DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:31:33 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/crime/juvenile-among-seven-held-in-punjab-15-pistols-seized-645908.html Chandigarh Oct 31 In a major intelligenceled operation Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a crossborder arms smuggling module linked to Pakistanbased smugglers with the arrest of its seven operatives including a juvenile and recovered 15 sophisticated pistols from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Friday Those arrested have been identified as Shamsher Singh alias Sima 30 and Amandeep Singh alias Bobby 23 both residents of Fakir Singh Colony in Amritsar Balwinder Singh alias Kaka 26 Gurdev Singh 40 Karanpreet Singh 19 and Harman Singh 19 all residents of Kakkar village in Amritsar Rural and one 17yearsold juvenile The recovered weapons include nine 9MM Glock pistols and six 30 bore pistols DGP Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused were in contact with a Pakistanbased handler through social media and were actively involved in procuring and supplying illegal weapons across Punjab The DGP said that further investigation is underway to expose and dismantle the entire network including its backward and forward linkages Commissioner of Police Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said a juvenile who was in contact with Pakistanbased handlers and was picking up consignments due to his villages proximity to the international border to further deliver within Punjab was first arrested with two pistols Based on the juveniles questioning Shamsher Singh and Amandeep Singh were arrested with three pistols including one Glock he said adding that the duo were assisting the juvenile in delivering weapons Following technical and forensic leads the accused Balwinder Singh was arrested with two Glock pistols and one 30 bore pistol He said during technical analysis of the juveniles mobile phone the role of Gurdev Singh also surfaced with both found to be in each others contacts and connected to a common Pakistanbased handler through various social media platforms On the handlers directions they distributed weapons through their local associates he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/juvenile-among-seven-held-in-punjab-15-pistols-seized-645908.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-mbbs-student-commits-suicide-hours-before-his-exam-645912.html Jaipur Oct 31 Aviral Saini 23 a thirdyear MBBS student at Jagannath Pahariya Medical College gave up just hours before his exams on Friday He hanged himself in his PG hostel room Aviral a resident of Alwar was shocked by his actionsFriends described Aviral as cheerful and responsible saying that he had breakfast with his friends Abhishek Sharma Lavesh Vitesh Sahu and Devesh Jain at around 730 am and then went to his room An official said that Aviral asked his friend to wake him up at 830 During the conversation he asked a friend about the rope but no one took him seriously he saidHe added that when his friends knocked on the door some time later there was no response When the door was broken open Aviral was found hanging from a noose He was immediately taken to RBM Hospital where doctors declared him dead he said The official said that upon receiving the information Hospital Superintendent Dr Nagendra Singh Bhadoria CMHO Dr Gaurav Kapoor and police officers arrived at the scene took custody of the bodys custody and kept it in the morgue for a postmortem examination Sewar Police Station incharge Satish Bhardwaj stated that the FSL team investigated the scene As of now no clear clues regarding the cause of suicide have been found he saidAvirals tragic death has raised many questions about the mental state of medical studentsThe long course constant pressure exam anxiety and uncertainty about the future are all factors that often break young people from within IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-mbbs-student-commits-suicide-hours-before-his-exam-645912.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/retired-ias-official-12-others-get-jail-term-in-delhi-group-housing-society-scam-645924.html New Delhi Oct 31 A Special CBI Court in Delhi on Friday sentenced 13 convicts including a retired IAS official to jail terms varying from two to five years in the multicrore rupee Cooperative Group Housing Society CGHS scam involving forgery and corruption to revive defunct societies to dupe thousands of prospective homebuyers in the Capital The 13 accused were punished in connection with wrongdoing related to the Safadarjung Cooperative Group Housing Society Case the CBI said in a statementConvicts Karamvir Singh Narender Kumar Maha Nan Sharma Pankaj Madan Ahawni Sharma Ashutosh Pant Sudershan Tandon Manoj Vats Vijay Thakur Vikas Madan and Poonam Awasthi were sentenced to 5 years imprisonment with a fineRetired IAS official Gopal Dixit and Narender Dheer 90 have been sentenced to two years imprisonment with fine the statement saidThe case pertains to irregularities and criminal conspiracy in the revival of the defunct society from the office of Registrar of Cooperative Societies by using false and fabricated documentsThe investigation revealed that the convicts including public servants and private individuals entered into a criminal conspiracy to fraudulently revive the society on the basis of forged documents and obtained allotment of land from the Delhi Development Authority DDA through deceitful meansAfter the land was allotted the proposed flats were sold off to new members or agents at exorbitant rates The conspirators allegedly created fake membership lists impacting thousands of prospective homebuyersAfter the investigation CBI filed a charge sheet in the case on February 13 2008 After the trial the Special Court convicted 13 accused and sentenced them to imprisonment on FridayThe CBI filed multiple FIRs against alleged conspirators developers officials and builders for charges including criminal conspiracy cheating forgery and corruption under IPC and the Prevention of Corruption ActWith over 135 fake societies uncovered the scam left many without homes and facing persistent financial liabilities such as mounting EMIsIn one of the cases the CBI managed to secure one years imprisonment for the then Registrar of Cooperative Societies Narayan Diwakar The then Assistant Registrar Yogi Raj Dealing Assistant Niranjan Singh and other staff in the registrars office were also sentenced to imprisonment IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/retired-ias-official-12-others-get-jail-term-in-delhi-group-housing-society-scam-645924.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-263-arrested-in-cyber-fraud-crackdown-rs-300-cr-scam-uncovered-645685.html Kochi Oct 30 In a sweeping operation to curb the rising menace of online fraud Kerala Police on Thursday arrested 263 people across the state under Operation Sai Hunt a coordinated action aimed at dismantling cybercrime networks Announcing the details ADG of Police S Sreejith who led the crackdown said that police teams registered 382 cases during the operation which targeted those acting as conduits for fraudsters either by renting or selling their bank accounts or withdrawing scam proceeds through cheques and ATMsIn all the loss to people has been around Rs 300 crores While the victims include people from outside the state the accused are all from Kerala We will not stop with this instead we will extend our probe outside Kerala said SreejithThe raids which began at 7 am on Thursday and continued late into the night covered multiple districtsIn Ernakulam Rural police made 43 arrests the highest among all districtsThe largest numbers were reported from Kothamangalam and Muvattupuzha with eight arrests each followed by Aluva Edathala and Perumbavoor four each and Thadiyittaparambu threeSearches were carried out at 102 locations in totalIn Kalady police arrested Aneesh 40 of Kavalangattuthara House Srimoolanagaram whose account received Rs 7638 lakh through 24 transactions from multiple sourcesInvestigators said the account functioned as a mule account through which money was withdrawn both via cheques and electronic transfers for organised cybercrimeIn Kothamangalam Mohammed Yaseen 22 of Vattakkudi Inchur was arrested and remanded after Rs 297 lakh was found routed into his account through fraudulent meansIn Muvattupuzha the arrested include Ajnas 35 of East Vazhapilly Sajjad 20 of Mulavoor Arshad 20 and Musthafa Davood 22 of Peraykkappilly Shefees 35 of Vazhapilly Muhammad Rizwan 20 of Peraykkappilly and Muhammad Shameem 22 of MulavoorPolice said these individuals were part of a larger network aiding organised cybercriminals by providing access to local bank accountsThe ADGP added that similar statelevel drives will continue until cybercrime mule networks are completely neutralised IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-263-arrested-in-cyber-fraud-crackdown-rs-300-cr-scam-uncovered-645685.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-sharpshooter-among-seven-arrested-three-foreign-pistols-recovered-645691.html Jaipur Oct 30 In a joint operation the newly formed AntiGangster Task Force AGTF and the Gogamedi police arrested seven accused including a sharpshooter from the gang of gangsters Rohit Godara and Virendra Charan Three foreign pistols 70 cartridges and five magazines were recovered from their possession A minor has also been detained ASP Geeta Chaudhary stated that information was received that Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan a historysheeter associated with the gang was buying and selling weapons in preparation for a major crimeActing on this information the police and AGTF team raided near Ramgarh village Upon seeing the police the suspects began running but were captured after a siege The search for other gang members is ongoing A parade of the arrested accused was held in Netrana village to raise awareness The main accused Vikas is a historysheeter with the Gogamedi police station He has more than a dozen serious cases registered against him including murder extortion robbery and the Arms Act The police team has arrested Vikas a resident of Ujjalwas Rajesh a resident of Sirsa Rajuram Parth Rathod and Roopendra residents of Noida Chak Jaitpur Bikaner Mukesh a resident of Purbasar police station Pallu and a minor Additional Superintendent of Police ASP Geeta Chaudhary said that Constable Monu of Gogamedi police station received a tipoff that Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan alias Shooter a resident of Ujjalwas was in touch with gangsters Rohit Godara Virendra Charan and Mahendra Saharan and planning a major criminal act Acting swiftly on the information a team from Gogamedi police station along with the DST incharge conducted a raid in Ramgarh villageOn spotting the police the suspects attempted to flee but the team managed to surround and apprehend seven accused Those arrested include Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan alias Shooter 29 son of Nihal Singh resident of Ujjalwas Gogamedi Rajesh 22 son of Dharampal resident of Chaharwala Nathusari Chaupata PS Sirsa Haryana Rajuram 22 son of Kishanlal resident of Noida Chak Jaitpur Mahajan PS Bikaner Rupendra 20 son of Pawan Kumar resident of Ward No 3 Jaitpur Mahajan PS Bikaner Mukesh 19 son of Hanuman Nayak resident of Ward No 6 Purbasar Pallu PS Hanumangarh and Parth 20 son of Bhagwan Singh Rajput resident of Jaitpur Mahajan PS Bikaner One minor has also been detained Police said further interrogation is underway to uncover the gangs plans and links with organised crime networks IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-sharpshooter-among-seven-arrested-three-foreign-pistols-recovered-645691.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-court-awards-20-years-ri-to-man-in-pocso-case-645693.html Bhubaneswar Oct 30 A local court in Bargarh district on Thursday sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly sexually abusing a 16yearold girl under the pretext of marriage in the Paikamal police station area in 2022 The convict identified as Saroj Bariha 21 was found guilty under Section 3762n of the Indian Penal Code IPC and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act As per reports on February 21 2022 the minor victim appeared at Paikmal Police Station along with her parents and lodged a written report alleging that one Saroj Bariha of his village had committed sexual assault on her repeatedly for over one year between February 2021 and January 2022 giving false assurances of marriage It was further added that when the victim became pregnant the accused Saroj fled away from the village and also switched off his mobile phone Later the victim told the matter to her mother and a village meeting was held on this issue but the parents of the accused Saroj did not take any step for the shelter of the victim so she reported the matter at Paikmal Police Station for taking necessary legal action against the accused Saroj Following the registration of FIR the Bargarh police arrested the accused Saroj on June 27 2022 Following examination of various exhibits and other evidence the court on Thursday awarded 20 years RI to Saroj holding him guilty of sexually abusing the minor girl The court also directed the District Legal Services Authority to provide financial compensation of Rs 11 lakhs to the victim under the victim compensation scheme In another significant judgment in a POCSO case a local court in Angul district on Wednesday sentenced a 20yearold youth to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his sisterinlaws eightyearold daughter on August 19 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-court-awards-20-years-ri-to-man-in-pocso-case-645693.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-woman-killed-by-minor-school-drop-outs-daughters-role-suspected-645764.html Bengaluru Oct 31 A complaint has been lodged with the police suspecting the involvement of a daughter and her friends in the murder of her mother The complaint was filed by the deceased womans sister at the Subramanyapura Police Station in Bengaluru on Friday and the police have begun an investigation The deceased is identified as 34yearold Netravathi a resident of Uttarahalli near Subramanyapura in Bengaluru Anita K a resident of KTM Layout sister of the deceased has lodged a complaint in this regard against five people including the deceased womans daughter and her friendsAll accused are minors aged between 16 and 17 year and all are school drop outs The deceased woman Nethravathi worked as a helper in V Nest loan recovery companyA case has been registered under Sections 1031 read with 35 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS According to police the incident had taken place between 1030 pm on October 25 and 12 noon on October 27 The complaint was lodged in this regard on the night of October 30According to police the complainant Anita appeared at the station and lodged a complaint stating that on October 27 her younger sister Netravathi was found dead by hanging She expressed suspicion regarding the circumstances of her sisters death Based on her complaint a case was registered at Subramanyapura Police Station as unnatural death under Section 1943iv of BNSSLater on October 29 the complainant again appeared at the station and reported that since the day of her sisters death the deceaseds daughter had been missing Based on this a case was registered under Section 1372 of BNS2023Police stated on October 30 around 130 pm Netravathis daughter returned home and stated that on October 25 around 1030 pm while she and her mother were at home her friends had come over When Netravathi said she would call the police about their visit they strangled her mother with a towel dragged her into another room and hanged her with a saree from the ceiling fanThe daughter claimed that her friends then threatened her with a knife warning her not to tell anyone and left She said she was very frightened and went to stay at her friends house After learning of her mothers death she returned home that dayTherefore it appeared that the deceaseds daughter had left home on last Saturday night and had been hiding somewhere for 34 daysBased on her statement the complainant expressed suspicion that the daughter along with her friends had murdered her sister Netravathi for some reason and hanged her to make it appear as suicide the police statedThe complainant requested that legal action be taken against the accused and justice be given to her sister The police have taken up the case for investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-woman-killed-by-minor-school-drop-outs-daughters-role-suspected-645764.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-afghan-nationals-arrested-in-kolkata-with-fake-indian-identity-documents-645774.html Kolkata Oct 31 Three Afghan citizens who were residing in Kolkata for some time with fake Indian identity documents have been arrested the city police informed on Friday Based on a complaint registered by the Security Control Organisation the cops arrested the three Afghan citizens identified as Jalat Khan Abdullah Khan and Saheb Khan on Thursday a city police official saidAll of them were presented at a lower court in Kolkata on Thursday and the court remanded them to police custody till November 6It is learnt that all three of them came to Kolkata with valid Indian visas some time back But they did not go back to Afghanistan after the term of their visa to stay in India expired Instead they arranged fake Indian identity documents for them like an Aadhaar card an EPIC card and a PAN card All three of them came to Kolkata at different times with Jalat Khan being the latest to come to the city in 2019 a city police official saidThe police are currently interrogating the trio to squeeze information from them on what prompted them to stay back in Kolkata even after the expiry of their visa terms The investigating officials are also trying to find out from them about the persons who arranged fake Indian identity documents for themEarlier this year the officials of the Enforcement Directorate ED arrested a Pakistani national Azad Mullick from a rented accommodation in the northern outskirts of Kolkata Mullick originally a Pakistani citizen first acquired fake Bangladeshi identity documents to assume a Bangladeshi identity He then used forged Indian documents to become an Indian citizen after which he began running hawala operations and the fake passport racket from his rented accommodation in KolkataEarlier this month ED officials also arrested Mullicks close associate Indu Bhusan Halder who was one of the key technical operators in the fake passports syndicate ED officials are trying to trace the whereabouts of seven suspected Pakistani nationals who allegedly obtained fake Indian passports through the same racket IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-afghan-nationals-arrested-in-kolkata-with-fake-indian-identity-documents-645774.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/former-bangalore-university-registrar-arrested-for-sexually-harassing-widow-645790.html Bengaluru Oct 31 Karnataka Police arrested former Bangalore University Registrar Prof BC Mylarappa on Friday on charges of allegedly sexually harassing a widow and threatening her life The Basaveshwaranagar police made the arrest following two complaints filed by the victim An FIR has been registered under Sections 74 75 78 352 and 351 of the BNS Act Mylarappa has been taken for a medical examination and the police are preparing to produce him before the court by the end of the dayAccording to the police the woman whose husband had passed away came into contact with Mylarappa in 2022 and worked at his institutionThe woman has alleged that taking advantage of her being alone the accused began behaving inappropriately with her He allegedly started sending her messages and demanded that she cooperate with himShe further alleged that Mylarappa came to her house repeatedly knocked on her door and demanded that she open it and entertain him Unable to bear the harassment the woman lodged a complaint at the Basaveshwaranagar Police StationWhile the police were investigating the case the woman filed another complaint at the Kamakshipalya Police Station stating that she was being threatened to withdraw her complaint against Mylarappa She alleged that a group of people threatened her saying that if she did not withdraw the complaint her life would be in danger and they also threatened her with an acid attackFollowing these developments and considering the seriousness of the case the police arrested Mylarappa Further investigation is underwayBC Mylarappa is a former registrar of Bangalore University who was removed from the position by the Karnataka High Court in 2012 due to issues like alleged plagiarism and misappropriation of funds After his removal he continued to hold other roles at the university though his appointments have faced challenges and scrutiny including a 2019 directive to the university to remove him from positions like Director of Distance Education and Head of SociologyIn 2019 the Higher Education Department directed Bangalore University to remove him from his positions as Director of the Directorate of Distance Education and Chairman of the Department of Sociology calling his appointment illegal and stating he was not fit to hold any top positionProf Mylarappa a former Chairperson of the Sociology Department was appointed Registrar Administration in November 2011 He was noted as the first Registrar of BU from the Scheduled Caste category and one of the youngest at the timeAfter being forced to quit as Registrar Mylarappa also pursued a political career seeking a ticket to contest in the state Assembly elections from parties like the INC or the JDS IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/former-bangalore-university-registrar-arrested-for-sexually-harassing-widow-645790.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/fan-murder-case-court-adjourns-framing-of-charges-against-darshan-others-till-november-3-645820.html Bengaluru Oct 31 The trial court hearing the sensational fan murder case on Friday adjourned the process of framing charges against jailed Kannada superstar Darshan his partner Pavithra Gowda and others till November 3 The court issued the order after considering a plea by Darshans counsel who argued that the actor needed to be informed about the process of framing chargesDarshans counsel Sunil submitted to the court that his client had not been properly informed about the procedure for framing chargesHe stated that if Darshan were to agree to the charges without being adequately informed it could create legal complications in the future He therefore requested the court to fix another date for the framing of chargesThe court directed the counsel to visit Darshan in prison and brief him about the matter It also noted the absence of two accused and warned that if they fail to appear warrants will be issued against them as the presence of all accused is mandatory during the framing of chargesDarshan his partner Pavithra Gowda and the other accused were produced before the court through video conferencing on FridayThe court has adjourned the hearing to November 3Once the charges are framed the court will begin the trial and examine the witnesses After the conclusion of this process the court will pronounce its verdictDarshan Pavithra Gowda and 15 others were arrested on June 11 2024 on charges of kidnapping and brutally murdering Renukaswamy a fan from Chitradurga Renukaswamy allegedly sent derogatory and obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda which infuriated DarshanThe actor was shifted to Ballari Prison after photos of his alleged royal treatment at Bengaluru Central Prison surfaced He currently faces three FIRs related to the case The police submitted a 3991page charge sheet on September 4 2024 along with an additional charge sheet to the courtDarshan was released from prison on October 30 2024 after spending 131 days in custody Following the appeal by Karnataka Police the Supreme Court cancelled the bail and Darshan his partner Pavithra Gowda and others were arrested againSources said that Pavithra Gowda competed with Darshans wife Vijayalaxmi over jewellery and luxury cars She allegedly pressured Darshan to make public appearances with her after he had been seen with his wifePavithra Gowda and Vijayalaxmi also had spats on social media which led Darshans fans to take sides and attack one of the women Renukaswamy who supported Vijayalaxmi criticised and sent vulgar messages to Pavithra Gowda which ultimately led to his brutal death according to police findings IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/fan-murder-case-court-adjourns-framing-of-charges-against-darshan-others-till-november-3-645820.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-court-extends-custody-of-suspended-punjab-police-dig-bhullar-by-14-days-645834.html Chandigarh Oct 31 A Central Bureau of Investigation CBI court in Chandigarh on Friday extended the judicial custody of suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar who was caught redhanded for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from a scrap dealer by 14 days He has also been booked for allegedly amassing disproportionate assetsBhullar was virtually produced before the court from Burail jail after his 14day judicial custody ended on FridayThe CBI arrested Bhullar who was serving as Ropar Range DIG on October 16 along with a middleman Krishanu Sharda for allegedly accepting the bribe from scrap dealer Akash Batta who is also the complainantDuring searches at Bhullars residence in Chandigarh the CBI seized cash worth over Rs 736 crore jewellery worth over Rs 232 crore 26 branded and expensive watches besides documents of nearly 50 immovable properties in the names of family membersSharda was arrested in Chandigarh while DIG Bhullar was arrested from his office in Mohali a few minutes laterThe additional FIR for amassing disproportionate assets was registered against DIG Bhullar based on a complaint by Inspector Sonal MishraThe complaint details allegations stemming from a previous case where Bhullar was arrested for demanding and accepting an illegal gratification of Rs 5 lakh said the CBIThe CBI seized documents of two properties in Chandigarh and agricultural land measuring around 150 acres in Mohali Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana besides commercial propertiesThe complaint alleged that the recovery of these assets which are disproportionate to his known sources of income prima facie reveals that Bhullar illicitly enriched himself during the provisional check period of August 1 to October 17The CBI found that as per the income tax return filed by Bhullar for the assessment year 202425 his total declared annual income from all known sources is to the tune of Rs 4595 lakh However the value of assets recovered and properties linked to his family are estimated to run into several crores says the FIR IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-court-extends-custody-of-suspended-punjab-police-dig-bhullar-by-14-days-645834.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-of-key-kingpins-of-major-illegal-drugs-trade-held-in-tripura-police-looking-for-others-645836.html Agartala Oct 31 Tripura Police Crime Branch has arrested one of the main kingpins involved in the seizure of drugs worth Rs 54 crore recovered from a goods train arriving here from Delhi officials said on Friday A senior police official said that in connection with the recovery of 107800 bottles of banned ESkuf cough syrup from a goods train at Jirania railway station on October 17 the AntiNarcotics Wing of the Tripura Police Crime Branch TPCB arrested Rajib Dasgupta 42 on Thursday nightDasgupta is one of the key figures in a major drug trafficking racket operating across the Northeastern states Another major drug peddler involved in the case is currently absconding TPCB sleuths are continuing raids to nab the fugitive Further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend others involved in the illicit transportation and supply network the official told the mediaThe official said that acting on specific Intelligence a joint team of security forces conducted a search of a goods train stationed at Jirania railway station in West Tripura district and recovered 107800 bottles of banned ESkuf cough syrup on October 17The ESkuf cough syrup banned in India contains Codeine Phosphate and Triprolidine Hydrochloride substances commonly misused as narcotics in India neighbouring Bangladesh and other countriesThe estimated value of the seized drugs is approximately Rs 54 crore in the illegal market the official addedIn one of the major successes against drug trafficking the Tripura Police Assam Rifles Government Railway Police GRP Special Task Force STF and the Customs Department jointly conducted the operation and seized the consignment of illegal pharmaceutical drugs the official statedAfter the goods train carrying chicken feed rice and other items arrived at Jirania railway station from Delhi on October 16 the search operation commenced and continued into the early hours of October 17 The seized items were found unclaimed and hidden in two wagons alongside other cargoThe consignment has been handed over to the Customs Department for further investigation and necessary legal actionPolice suspect that the banned ESkuf cough syrup was intended to be smuggled into Bangladesh through clandestine routesAssam Rifles in coordination with other enforcement agencies continues to remain vigilant and committed to curbing the menace of drug trafficking in the Northeast and safeguarding the region from illegal activitiesWith the latest seizure narcotics worth over Rs 136 crore have been confiscated in separate operations in Tripura in less than three weeksTripura which shares an 856kmlong border with Bangladesh is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country making the northeastern state vulnerable to crossborder migration crime illegal trade and smugglingExcept for some stretches most parts of the frontier have been fenced to prevent smuggling transborder crimes and illegal infiltrationAnother senior police official said that drugs are often smuggled from Myanmar transported through Mizoram and southern Assam and brought to Tripura for further smuggling into neighbouring Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-of-key-kingpins-of-major-illegal-drugs-trade-held-in-tripura-police-looking-for-others-645836.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/2nd-t20i-abhishek-hits-68-as-australia-bowl-out-india-for-125-645850.html Melbourne Oct 31 Lefthanded opener Abhishek Sharmas 68 off 37 balls was the lone bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming Indian batting display as the visitors were bowled out for 125 in 184 overs in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday Indias innings never quite recovered from a toporder collapse triggered by Josh Hazlewood who picked a sensational 313 by extracting seam movement and bounce and maintaining a probing length that left the visitors reeling in powerplayAmidst all this Abhishek mixed power with placement and found gaps with ease in his counterattacking knock laced with eight fours and two sixes He also stitched a 56run stand with Harshit Rana who was promoted to number seven and made it count by making 35 off 33 ballsIndias innings began with a burst of intent from Abhishek who flicked and lofted Xavier Bartlett for four and six respectively But Australia managed to halt Indias momentum as Shubman Gill miscued a loft to midoff against Hazlewood while Sanju Samsons stay was shortlived as Nathan Ellis got one to seam back in and trap him lbwWith the wicket offering movement Indias batters struggled to settle as Suryakumar Yadav edged behind off Hazlewood while Tilak Varma miscued a flick to deep square leg and handed Hazlewood his second scalp of the over as India lost four wickets in powerplayA mixup leading to Axar Patels runout added to Indias woes and with their innings in disarray Rana and Abhishek hit a couple of boundaries each to help India regain some rhythm Abhishek continued to bat with flair and got his halfcentury off just 23 ballsBut Ranas dismissal caught by Tim David off Bartlett ended a vital stand that kept India afloat After that Indias innings nosedived as Shivam Dube nicked behind off Bartlett while Kuldeep Yadav holed out to midon off Marcus StoinisAbhisheks innings ended when he was trapped lbw by Ellis while Jasprit Bumrahs run out ensured Indias innings wrapped up quickly where batters minus Abhishek and Rana made only 19 runsBrief Scores India 125 in 184 overs Abhishek Sharma 68 Harshit Rana 35 Josh Hazlewood 313 Nathan Ellis 221 against Australia IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/2nd-t20i-abhishek-hits-68-as-australia-bowl-out-india-for-125-645850.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-operatives-of-sikhs-for-justice-in-punjab-police-net-645854.html Chandigarh Oct 31 IANS Punjab Police apprehended three operatives of the banned Sikhs for Justice SFJ for writing proKhalistan slogans on walls of schools in Punjab said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on FridaynbspNew Yorkbased SFJ is backed by mastermind Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a dual USCanadian citizen designated a terrorist by the Indian government Those arrested have been identified as Navjot Singh alias Jota 24 and Gurpreet Singh 26 both residents of Kaliaewala village in Ferozepur and Harjinder Singh a resident of Mananwala in BathindanbspThe Police have also recovered four mobile phones and one dongle device from their possessionnbspnbspAs per information ProKhalistani slogans were found written on the walls of two schools including a school at Mananwala village on the intervening night of October 19 and 20nbspDGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused painted inflammatory slogans aimed at inciting public unrest and promoting antinational sentimentsnbspnbspEvidence indicates they were receiving foreign funding for these unlawful activities he saidnbspThe police acted swiftly and ensured that no antinational activity goes unchecked said the DGP adding the Counter Intelligence of Bathinda and Bathinda Police jointly carried out the investigation in a professional and scientific manner to bring the culprits to justicenbspnbspSharing operational details Senior Superintendent of Police Bathinda Amneet Kondal said following technical leads police teams had managed to apprehend two accused Navjot and Gurpreet Singh who are main accused in writing slogan at the PM Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bhissiana villagenbspShe said following the further investigations police teams have also arrested accused Harjinder Singh who wrote slogans at wall of a School at Mananwala villagenbspThe SSP said during questioning the accused revealed that they had written the slogans on the walls following the directions of foreignbased individual identified as Pawanpreet Singh alias Deep Chahal a close aide of Pannun in lieu of moneynbspnbspSharing more details Assistant Inspector General Avneet Kaur Sidhu said accused Harjinder has revealed that accused Navjot had introduced him to Pawanpreet Singh alias Deep Chahal who directed him to write the slogan for which he was paid Rs 2000nbsp https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-operatives-of-sikhs-for-justice-in-punjab-police-net-645854.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-rs-1273-cr-shares-linked-to-alchemist-group-in-pmla-case-645868.html New Delhi Oct 31 The Enforcement Directorate ED has provisionally attached shares worth Rs 1273 crore linked to two hospitals Alchemist Hospital and Ojas Hospital in Panchkula as part of an ongoing money laundering probe involving the Alchemist Group the agency said on Friday   The properties are beneficially owned by businessman Karan Deep Singh The order was issued by the EDs Delhi Zonal Office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 on October 30 2025The action is connected to a probe into alleged largescale financial fraud and misappropriation of public funds by the groups promoters and associated companiesThe ED initiated its investigation based on an FIR registered by Kolkata Police which was later taken up by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI ACB Lucknow under Sections 120B and 420 of the IPC against Alchemist Township Pvt Ltd Alchemist Infra Realty Pvt Ltd their directors and former Rajya Sabha MP and group chairman Kanwar Deep SinghThe case pertains to a largescale criminal conspiracy to defraud investors by illegally raising funds through fraudulent Collective Investment Schemes CIS offering unusually high returns and or making false promises of allotting plots flats and villas ED said in its press noteThe agency claims that Alchemist Holdings Ltd and Alchemist Township India Ltd raised approximately Rs 1848 crore through these schemes siphoning the money for unauthorised useED investigation revealed that the misappropriated funds were systematically layered through complex financial transactions involving group entities of the Alchemist Group with the intent to conceal the illicit origin of the funds the agency saidThese tainted proceeds were ultimately used for the acquisition of shares and the subsequent construction of Alchemist Hospital and Ojas Hospital The transactions were deliberately structured to project these assets as legitimate thereby disguising the Proceeds of Crime POC it further addedAccording to the ED the shares of Alchemist Hospital and Ojas Hospital are held to the extent of 4093 per cent and 3723 per cent respectively by Ms Placid Estate Pvt Ltd a company beneficially owned by Kanwar Deep SinghThe assets of Alchemist Hospital and Ojas Hospital as held by Ms Placid Estate Pvt Ltd valued at Rs 1273 crore has been attached in the current provisional attachment order it saidIn addition the ED noted that it had previously arrested Kanwar Deep Singh on January 12 2021A prosecution complaint was filed on March 2 2021 followed by two supplementary complaints in July 2024 and September 2025 So far assets worth Rs 36542 crore have been attached in the case through earlier orders including shares held by Sorus Agritech Pvt Ltd in the same hospitalsFurther investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-rs-1273-cr-shares-linked-to-alchemist-group-in-pmla-case-645868.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mokama-violence-sparks-political-storm-in-bihar-tejashwi-slams-ec-demands-action-645886.html Patna Oct 31 The ongoing Bihar Assembly elections took a violent turn with the alleged murder in Mokama which has now snowballed into a major political controversy The killing of strongman Dularchand Yadav and subsequent attacks on political convoys have heightened tensions in the region drawing sharp reactions from political leadersRashtriya Janata Dal RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Friday condemned the violence and questioned the Election Commission EC and the administration over their handling of the situationWithout naming anyone directly Tejashwi targeted JDU candidate Anant Singh known for his influence in the Mokama areaThere should be no place for violence in a democracy the RJD leader said How can a convoy of 40 vehicles with weapons move freely during elections without being stopped What are the Election Commission and the administration doing Criminals are being protected while democracy is being mocked The EC should take suo motu cognisance and act immediatelyAccording to the police the incident occurred on Thursday near Khushhal Chak in Mokama when Jan Suraaj Party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi alias Lallu Mukhiya was campaigning with his supportersStrongman Dularchand Yadav who was once associated with the RJD was accompanying himAt the same time JDU candidate Anant Singh and his supporters were passing through the same routeA heated argument broke out between the two groups which soon escalated into stone pelting and violenceDuring the clash Dularchand Yadav was killedPolice have registered an FIR naming five people including Anant Singh and his two nephews Ranveer Singh and Karmveer Singh for murderNo arrests have been made yetFollowing the incident tensions ran high in Mokama and on Friday violence erupted again when the convoy of RJD candidate Veena Devi wife of former MP Surajbhan Singh was attacked with stones while she was campaigning in the Pandarak areaAccording to eyewitnesses unidentified assailants surrounded her convoy and began pelting stones damaging vehicles and injuring one personPanic spread in the area as locals fled for safetyPolice rushed to the spot to control the situationThe administration has since tightened security across Mokama and surrounding regions deploying additional police forces and increasing surveillancePolitical observers say the Mokama violence has become a flashpoint in an already heated election with parties trading accusations of criminalisation and misuse of powerThe Election Commission is yet to issue an official statement on the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mokama-violence-sparks-political-storm-in-bihar-tejashwi-slams-ec-demands-action-645886.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/trinamool-expels-birbhum-councillor-accused-of-raping-woman-on-false-promise-of-marriage-645669.html Kolkata Oct 30 The Trinamool Congress on Thursday expelled a party councillor from Birbhum district after he was accused of raping a woman on the false promise of marriage The decision came within 24 hours of the filing of a police case against him According to the party Priyanath Sau the accused councillor and vicepresident of the Rampurhat city Trinamool committee was expelled following directions from Abhishek Banerjee Trinamool Congress national general secretary and leader of the party in the Lok SabhaAn FIR was registered against Sau on Wednesday based on a complaint lodged by a young woman who alleged that he concealed his marriage and entered into a physical relationship with her under the false pretext of marrying her only to later renege on his promiseDeputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly and Rampurhat Trinamool Congress MLA Ashish Banerjee announced the disciplinary action at the party office in Rampurhat on Thursday afternoonThe decision to expel him was taken after a thorough review by Abhishek Banerjee Our leader does not believe in rash decisions After verifying all aspects of the matter he instructed us to expel the councillor from the party for an indefinite period Banerjee told reportersAccording to the police complaint the victim said she met Sau in 2015 while preparing her voter identity card She alleged that although he was already married and had a child he hid this fact from her and repeatedly raped her over the years on the promise of marriageWhen her family later approached Sau for marriage he refused claiming he was already married the complaint statedA senior officer of the Birbhum district police confirmed that a case had been registered and investigation had begun A case has been registered We have started an investigation and are looking into all aspects of the allegations the officer saidAs of Thursday evening the police had not arrested the accused councillorThe expulsion comes amid a series of imagesensitive disciplinary measures by the Trinamool Congress in recent months with the party leadership stressing that individuals facing criminal charges would not be shielded or tolerated IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/trinamool-expels-birbhum-councillor-accused-of-raping-woman-on-false-promise-of-marriage-645669.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/after-justice-for-rg-kar-its-trinamools-justice-for-pradeep-kar-cry-now-645680.html Kolkata Oct 30 After the ghastly rape and murder of a lady junior doctor at the staterun RG Kar Medical College amp Hospital in Kolkata within the hospital premises last year the slogan that reverberated across the state and indeed the nation was Tomar Swor Amar Swor Justice for RG Kar Sara Banglar ektai Swor Justice for RG Kar Your call my call Justice for RG Kar Entire Bengal has just one call Justice for RG Kar Maintaining a rhythmic semblance with that earlier slogan the Trinamool Congress has now coined a new one Sara Banglar ektai Swor Justice for Pradeep Kar Entire Bengal has just one call Justice for Pradeep Kar as the tagline for its ongoing protest demonstrations over the suicide of 57yearold Pradeep Kar at Panihati in North 24 Parganas district earlier this week after his name was reportedly excluded from the National Register of Citizens NRCOn Thursday the Trinamool Congress held its first protest rally at Pradeep Kars locality where party leaders and supporters were seen carrying placards bearing the new slogan written in BengaliParticipants in the rally were also heard chanting the same slogan as they walked through the neighbourhood protesting against what they described as a tragic outcome of the NRC exercise The rally was led by Partha Bhowmik Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Barrackpore constituency and Nirmal Ghosh the party MLA from Panihati among othersAt the conclusion of the rally Bhowmik said this was just the beginning of a wider movement and that protest demonstrations will be organised across West Bengal in the coming days against what he called the BJPs attempt to instill fear among the people using the Special Intensive Revision SIR and NRC as toolsOur party and the state government stand firmly beside Kars family Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the partys national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee have assured them of all possible assistance Bhowmik saidOn November 4 the day the first stage of the threephase SIR process is scheduled to begin in West Bengal the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly is expected to lead a counterrally in the same area demanding a thorough investigation into Kars deathThe Leader of the Opposition has the freedom to hold that rally However his rally will be political in nature Our rally today was a rally of the common people Bhowmik said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/after-justice-for-rg-kar-its-trinamools-justice-for-pradeep-kar-cry-now-645680.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-road-rage-couple-arrested-for-deliberately-ramming-bike-killing-gig-worker-645493.html Bengaluru Oct 30 Bengaluru police have arrested a couple on charges of ramming their car into a bike and killing one of the riders in a road rage incident The case was reported from the Puttenahalli police station limits in Bengaluru The deceased has been identified as 24yearold Dharshan N a gig worker His friend 24yearold G Varun sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital The accused have been identified as Manoj Kumar a Kalaripayattu martial arts instructor and his wife Arti SharmaDCP South Lokesh Jagalasar said On October 25 in Srirama Layout near Puttenahalli a car hit a bike carrying two youths One of the riders died on the spot while the pillion rider was admitted to a hospital Initially JP Nagar Traffic Police registered a case of accidental deathHowever CCTV footage later revealed that the car driver had deliberately rammed into the bike from behind Further investigation showed that the two bikers had earlier broken the mirror of the car before leaving the spot the DCP statedEnraged by this the car driver reportedly took a Uturn chased the bike and intentionally rammed into it before fleeing the scene Following these findings a murder case was registered at the Puttenahalli police stationAfter committing the crime the car driver allegedly returned to the spot wearing a mask and collected broken car parts to conceal evidence Both the accused husband and wife were later seen their faces covered retrieving parts of the car from the site Police have also added charges of destroying evidence to the murder case the DCP saidThe couple has been arrested and produced before the court The deceased was a gig worker while the accused husband worked as a physical arts teacher police saidThe case has been registered under Sections 1031 109 238 3245 and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita BNS The CCTV footage regarding the incident has gone viral on social media raising concerns Police sources stated that the accused driver Manoj chased the bike for nearly 2 kilometres before ramming into the vehicle The impact was such that both riders on the bike sprang into the air and fell downThe accused couple had stated to police that the bike riders deliberately came in front of their car and broke the mirror and sped away and this had enraged them The incident had taken place at 1130 pm on October 25 Further investigation is on IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-road-rage-couple-arrested-for-deliberately-ramming-bike-killing-gig-worker-645493.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-road-rage-couple-chases-biker-after-minor-accident-and-kills-him-arrested-645501.html Bengaluru Oct 30 Bengaluru police have arrested a couple on charges of ramming their car into a bike and killing one of the riders in a road rage incident The case was reported from the Puttenahalli police station limits in Bengaluru The deceased has been identified as 24yearold Dharshan N a gig worker His friend 24yearold G Varun sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital The accused have been identified as Manoj Kumar a Kalaripayattu martial arts instructor and his wife Arti SharmaDCP South Lokesh Jagalasar said On October 25 in Srirama Layout near Puttenahalli a car hit a bike carrying two youths One of the riders died on the spot while the pillion rider was admitted to a hospital Initially JP Nagar Traffic Police registered a case of accidental deathHowever CCTV footage later revealed that the car driver had deliberately rammed into the bike from behind Further investigation showed that the two bikers had earlier broken the mirror of the car before leaving the spot the DCP statedEnraged by this the car driver reportedly took a Uturn chased the bike and intentionally rammed into it before fleeing the scene Following these findings a murder case was registered at the Puttenahalli police stationAfter committing the crime the car driver allegedly returned to the spot wearing a mask and collected broken car parts to conceal evidence Both the accused husband and wife were later seen their faces covered retrieving parts of the car from the site Police have also added charges of destroying evidence to the murder case the DCP saidThe couple has been arrested and produced before the court The deceased was a gig worker while the accused husband worked as a physical arts teacher police saidThe case has been registered under Sections 1031 109 238 3245 and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita BNS The CCTV footage regarding the incident has gone viral on social media raising concerns Police sources stated that the accused driver Manoj chased the bike for nearly 2 kilometres before ramming into the vehicle The impact was such that both riders on the bike sprang into the air and fell downThe accused couple had stated to police that the bike riders deliberately came in front of their car and broke the mirror and sped away and this had enraged them The incident had taken place at 1130 pm on October 25 Further investigation is on IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-road-rage-couple-chases-biker-after-minor-accident-and-kills-him-arrested-645501.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/drunken-rage-leads-to-gruesome-matricide-by-ex-coast-guard-officer-in-thiruvananthapuram-645536.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 30 In a chilling act of violence a retired Coast Guard officer allegedly murdered his 76yearold mother at their home in Kalliyoor late on Wednesday night after a drunken quarrel with her The victim Vijayakumari was found dead with deep cut injuries all over her body at her residence Lakshmi Nivas in PakaloorHer son Ajayakumar who has a long history of alcohol addiction was arrested by the Nemom Police after the shocking incidentAccording to the police only the mother and son lived in the houseAround 11 pm Ajayakumar consumed a bottle of liquor and reached for another prompting a heated argument with his old mother who tried to stop him from drinking furtherEnraged by this he reportedly grabbed a kitchen knife and attacked her while she was eating an appleVijayakumari ran out of the house to save herself but Ajayakumar chased her into the courtyard near the well in the house and stabbed his mother multiple timesHe allegedly slit her throat and cut the tendons in her hands and legs before attempting to pour liquor over the body and set it ablazeNeighbours alerted by the elderly womans screams rushed to the spot and informed the policeWhen they tried to intervene the accused hurled a liquor bottle at them before being subduedThe police later collected CCTV footage showing parts of the incidentInvestigators said Ajayakumar had undergone several rounds of treatment at deaddiction centres and was staying with his mother following strained relations with other family membersAs a retired Coast Guard officer he had access to liquor through military canteens and had stocked multiple bottles at homePolice believe the immediate provocation was his mothers warning against opening a second bottle of liquor after the firstVijayakumari a former employee at the Commissioners Office is survived by two other childrenThe Nemom Police have registered a case of murder and taken Ajayakumar into custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/drunken-rage-leads-to-gruesome-matricide-by-ex-coast-guard-officer-in-thiruvananthapuram-645536.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warns-intelligence-agencies-645543.html New Delhi Oct 30 In recent months the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB has been cracking down heavily on the Dawood Ibrahimlinked drug network in India The arrests of Danish Chikna and Mohammed Salim Sheikh have dealt major blows to the Dawood network and this has prompted the syndicate to look for newer avenuesAs Intelligence agencies continue to focus heavily on the networks in Maharashtra and neighbouring states the DSyndicate is looking to expand its networks in the northeastern and southern states of IndiaAction would be taken similarly in these parts of the country However it is necessary to bust the networks in states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat which have been the traditional playground of the syndicate for a longWhile Dawood Ibrahim has diversified his business in various parts of the country the command centre remains in MaharashtraThe people working for the network in this sector control the businesses across the country and hence breaking their backs first is important This would eventually lead to the weakening of the networks in other parts of the countryOperations in the northeastern and southern states are currently overseen by Haji Salim an ISI stooge and a member of the Dawood networkSalim has been playing a big part in the DSyndicate after Dawoods righthand man Chhota Shakeel has gone mysteriously quietWith Dawoods brother Anees Ibrahim put in charge of the International wing which does business mostly in African nations the onus of the Indian markets has largely fallen upon SalimAccording to Intelligence agencies the ISI and syndicate have now instructed Salim to focus entirely on the southern and northeastern sector as they feel that there is a major potentialThe syndicate sees potential in the northeast owing to the existing routes from Myanmar With Bangladesh opening up completely to the ISI the syndicate sees further potential in this sectorIn the South the syndicates network exists However this network has largely focused on smuggling drugs out of the country The narcotics would first be smuggled into the southern states especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu and later to the international markets such as Thailand through the Sri Lanka routeAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the syndicate is also looking to bring in more drugs through Sri Lanka before distributing it in the Indian marketWhile the international market is huge for the syndicate it is not ready to let go of India as demand is hugeThe syndicate not just wants to cover its losses in Maharashtra but also the ones it is incurring in PunjabSeveral attempts to bring in drugs through the Punjab route using both couriers and drones are failing owing to heavy scrutiny and security Hence the Dawood network wants to take maximum advantage of the southern route so that it can smuggle drugs in huge quantities and then distribute them to the Indian marketTo bring in drugs from the international market the syndicate would use the route from Sri Lanka The network would look to smuggle the consignment into Tamil Nadu and Kerala before supplying it into the Indian marketAccording to officials the network feels that this would be an easier route as most of the consignments in the Indian market will be transported via land routeThe scrutiny at the southern international borders is relatively less when compared to the borders along Punjab or Jammu and Kashmir Further using the land route to smuggle drugs into India would also attract less scrutiny and the syndicate hopes there would be more hits than missesAnother official also pointed out that the DSyndicate is also tapping into the illegal immigrants who have settled in South India in huge numbers They could be used as carriers to supply the drugs into the Indian markets officials also warned IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warns-intelligence-agencies-645543.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warn-intelligence-agencies-645544.html New Delhi Oct 30 In recent months the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB has been cracking down heavily on the Dawood Ibrahimlinked drug network in India The arrests of Danish Chikna and Mohammed Salim Sheikh have dealt major blows to the Dawood network and this has prompted the syndicate to look for newer avenuesAs Intelligence agencies continue to focus heavily on the networks in Maharashtra and neighbouring states the DSyndicate is looking to expand its networks in the northeastern and southern states of IndiaAction would be taken similarly in these parts of the country However it is necessary to bust the networks in states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat which have been the traditional playground of the syndicate for a longWhile Dawood Ibrahim has diversified his business in various parts of the country the command centre remains in MaharashtraThe people working for the network in this sector control the businesses across the country and hence breaking their backs first is important This would eventually lead to the weakening of the networks in other parts of the countryOperations in the northeastern and southern states are currently overseen by Haji Salim an ISI stooge and a member of the Dawood networkSalim has been playing a big part in the DSyndicate after Dawoods righthand man Chhota Shakeel has gone mysteriously quietWith Dawoods brother Anees Ibrahim put in charge of the International wing which does business mostly in African nations the onus of the Indian markets has largely fallen upon SalimAccording to Intelligence agencies the ISI and syndicate have now instructed Salim to focus entirely on the southern and northeastern sector as they feel that there is a major potentialThe syndicate sees potential in the northeast owing to the existing routes from Myanmar With Bangladesh opening up completely to the ISI the syndicate sees further potential in this sectorIn the South the syndicates network exists However this network has largely focused on smuggling drugs out of the country The narcotics would first be smuggled into the southern states especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu and later to the international markets such as Thailand through the Sri Lanka routeAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the syndicate is also looking to bring in more drugs through Sri Lanka before distributing it in the Indian marketWhile the international market is huge for the syndicate it is not ready to let go of India as demand is hugeThe syndicate not just wants to cover its losses in Maharashtra but also the ones it is incurring in PunjabSeveral attempts to bring in drugs through the Punjab route using both couriers and drones are failing owing to heavy scrutiny and security Hence the Dawood network wants to take maximum advantage of the southern route so that it can smuggle drugs in huge quantities and then distribute them to the Indian marketTo bring in drugs from the international market the syndicate would use the route from Sri Lanka The network would look to smuggle the consignment into Tamil Nadu and Kerala before supplying it into the Indian marketAccording to officials the network feels that this would be an easier route as most of the consignments in the Indian market will be transported via land routeThe scrutiny at the southern international borders is relatively less when compared to the borders along Punjab or Jammu and Kashmir Further using the land route to smuggle drugs into India would also attract less scrutiny and the syndicate hopes there would be more hits than missesAnother official also pointed out that the DSyndicate is also tapping into the illegal immigrants who have settled in South India in huge numbers They could be used as carriers to supply the drugs into the Indian markets officials also warned IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warn-intelligence-agencies-645544.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rg-kar-convict-sanjoy-roys-sister-brother-in-law-booked-for-murder-of-his-minor-niece-645573.html Kolkata Oct 30 In the mysterious death of the 11yearold niece of Sanjay Roy the convict in the R G Kar case a murder case has been filed against his sister and brotherinlaw said the police on Thursday According to police sources the deceased minors grandmother Pratima Singh who is a resident of Vidyasagar Colony in south Kolkatas Alipore area could not accept the untimely death of her granddaughterShe filed a complaint against her son Bhola Singh and daughterinlaw Pooja Singh at the Alipore police station in connection with the murder of her granddaughterHowever apart from the grandmother some residents of Vidyasagar Colony on DL Khan Road in Alipore have also filed a written complaint against Bhola and Pooja for the murder of their daughterA police official said that since the complaint is of murder a case under the relevant sections has been registered against Bhola Singh and Pooja SinghThe investigation is being carried out with great seriousness We are looking into all possible angles said a senior officer of Kolkata PoliceAccording to the police Sanjoy Roys niece 11 was found hanging inside a cupboard in Vidyasagar Colony on October 19She was rushed to SSKM Hospital where she was undergoing treatment On October 20 the sixthgrade student diedIt is learnt that no one was at home at the time of the incidentThe police came to know that the deceaseds own mother and Sanjoy Roys sister had committed suicide a few years ago After that Roys father married off another daughter Pooja to Bhola SinghPooja had gone out to buy firecrackers on Sunday evening when the incident took placeResidents of the area told the police that domestic quarrels were frequent in Bholas houseMeanwhile the preliminary postmortem examination report of the 11yearold indicated that she died by suicideThe autopsy report indicated suicide after seeing evidence including marks of hanging on her neck However neighbours alleged that the father and stepmother killed the minorPratima Singh alleged that her granddaughter often came to her secretly and complained about her father and stepmother beating herShe alleged that Pooja often thrashed her stepdaughter Even before Kali Puja and Diwali the father had beaten up the minor with a beltHer grandmother and neighbours alleged that the girl died due to the torture of her stepmother and fatherBased on her complaint the police have now registered a case However no one has been arrested so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rg-kar-convict-sanjoy-roys-sister-brother-in-law-booked-for-murder-of-his-minor-niece-645573.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-for-broad-daylight-murder-in-chennai-645588.html Chennai Oct 30 In a shocking case of broad daylight murder three persons including two women have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of a youth from Puducherry in the heart of the city A senior police officer said the three accused were being questioned for further details about their connection with the remaining members of the gangOne more suspect is believed to be absconding and efforts are on to nab himThe deceased identified as Prakash was engaged in government contract work and had come to Chennai for businessrelated activitiesAccording to police the incident occurred on the 4th Main Road in Ashok Nagar where Prakash was sitting inside a luxury car conversing with his girlfriendSuddenly a fourmember gang riding two motorcycles intercepted the vehicle dragged Prakash out and hacked him to death with machetes before fleeing on WednesdayThe gruesome attack carried out in full public view sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood as terrified onlookers screamed and ran for coverPolice from the Ashok Nagar station rushed to the spot upon receiving informationPrakashs body found lying in a pool of blood beside his car was sent to the Government Royapettah Hospital for postmortem examinationBased on CCTV footage from the area police tracked and arrested three suspects Dhananchezhiyan 42 his wife Sukanya 37 and her friend Gunasundari 27 on Wednesday evening all from Vandavasi in Tiruvannamalai districtThe couple is employed with the Cuddalore Transport Department Initial investigation revealed that Sukanya had known Prakash earlier and a personal dispute is suspected to have led to the murderPolice said the assailants had trailed Prakashs vehicle for some distance before attacking him The daylight killing has created tension in the area with residents expressing fear over the brazenness of the attackSenior police officials have reviewed the spot and additional personnel have been deployed to maintain order while investigations continue IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-for-broad-daylight-murder-in-chennai-645588.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-crime-branch-busts-inter-state-charas-network-four-held-315-kg-contraband-seized-645594.html New Delhi Oct 30 In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking under the DrugsFree Delhi drive the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an interstate drug supply network arresting four accused and recovering 3150 kg of finequality charas valued at approximately Rs 12 crore in the international market A Santro car used to smuggle the contraband was also seized  According to Delhi Police the AntiRobbery and Snatching Cell ARSC team intercepted a vehicle near Mukandpur Chowk on October 22 following a tipoff about a supplier arriving from Mandi Himachal PradeshThe car driven by Chunni Lal was chased for nearly five kilometres before being stopped Despite searches yielding nothing initially a dog squad was called and K9 unit dog Amro detected the charas concealed inside a speciallydesigned cavity in the vehicleDog Amro from dog squad K9 arrived at the spot and did a wonderful job and traced out the contraband which was hidden in a cavity of the car The said cavity was specially designed by the accused for the transportation of contraband Total 2060 Kg Charas having international market value of Rs 80 Lakh was seized from their possession the police said in its press notePolice said Chunni Lal had earlier been convicted in a Himachal Pradesh NDPS case and spent 10 years in jail before being released in 2023He allegedly resumed drug trafficking soon after Based on his interrogation the supplier Prakash Chand of Kullu Himachal Pradesh was also arrested on October 28In a separate operation on October 24 the same team apprehended Mumbai resident Yogesh Kolambekar from Mukarba Chowk with 1092 kg of charasKolambekar a tile showroom employee and parttime bhajan singer allegedly sourced the contraband from Himachal and was planning to transport it to MumbaiPolice said he is a habitual charas consumer for the past 20 years and also supplied it to acquaintances in a bhajan groupDuring questioning the accused revealed a surge in demand for charas in DelhiNCR and Mumbai during the festive seasonPolice said the contraband was traced back to suppliers in the upper forest belts of Kullu allegedly cultivated by Nepalese groupsFurther investigation of both the cases is continued to trace out the other suppliers and receivers of the contraband said DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-crime-branch-busts-inter-state-charas-network-four-held-315-kg-contraband-seized-645594.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/raja-raghuvanshi-murder-case-meghalaya-police-to-file-supplementary-chargesheet-naming-3-more-645622.html Shillong Oct 30 Meghalaya Police are set to file a supplementary chargesheet in the highprofile murder case of Indorebased businessman Raja Raghuvanshi naming three additional individuals accused of destroying or concealing key evidence officials confirmed on Thursday East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police SP Vivek Syiem said the supplementary chargesheet will name Silome James Lokendra Singh Tomar and Balbir Ahirwar as persons allegedly involved in tampering with crucial materials linked to the investigationThe upcoming chargesheet will not be extensive it mainly pertains to the destruction of evidence The main chargesheet has already been filed Syiem saidEarlier the police had submitted a comprehensive 790page main chargesheet copies of which were handed over to the legal aid defence counsel on October 28 The primary chargesheet names five key accused Sonam Raghuvanshi Raj Kushwaha Vishal Chauhan Anand Kurmi and Akash Rajput under sections related to murder criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidenceAll the five accused are currently in judicial custody and their bail plea moved on October 17 was rejected by the court Officials confirmed that none of the families of the accused have so far appointed private legal representatives with the District Legal Services Authority DLSA providing legal aid as mandated under law Copies of the chargesheet have already been shared with the courtappointed defence counselGovind Raghuvanshi brother of the prime accused Sonam Raghuvanshi said the family has not yet decided whether to engage a private lawyer We will review the chargesheet and decide our next course of action There has been no communication with Sonam since her arrest he said denying any external influence on their decisionsSources added that the charges framed against the five main accused have been clearly explained to them following the formal filing of the main chargesheet Police officials reiterated their commitment to ensuring accountability for all individuals involved directly or indirectly in the killing of Raja RaghuvanshiThe murder of Raja Raghuvanshi a young businessman from Indore had sent shockwaves across Meghalaya earlier this year exposing a complex web of alleged conspiracy betrayal and personal enmity According to investigators Raghuvanshi was killed following a series of personal and financial disputesThe case gained widespread public attention due to the alleged involvement of his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi who has been named the prime accused in the case Police have maintained that the evidence against the main accused is watertight while further investigation into the destruction of key materials led to the identification of three additional suspects who are now likely to be named in the supplementary chargesheet IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/raja-raghuvanshi-murder-case-meghalaya-police-to-file-supplementary-chargesheet-naming-3-more-645622.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-extends-online-cyber-fir-to-cases-of-rs-1-lakh-and-above-645624.html New Delhi Oct 30 In a major step towards citizenfriendly policing and digital transformation of law enforcement services Delhi Police has decided to launch the registration of cyber eFIR with effect from November 1 on complaints of cyber financial frauds involving an amount of Rs 1 lakh or more which is presently in prevalence for cyber financial frauds involving an amount of Rs 10 lacs or more According to a press note issued by Delhi Police on Thursday From November 1 2025 a complainant can visit any police station where staff at the Integrated Help Desk will register hisher complaint and eFIR in case if amount is more than Rs 1 lakh immediatelyAll these eFIRs will be investigated at par with regular FIRs in their respective jurisdictional cyber police stations Crime Branch and Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations IFSOSuch registration of eFIR at Police station level is likely to ensure prompt and thorough investigation by the police within 72 hours leading to enhanced seizure and recovery of defrauded amount the police saidThis initiative aims to provide a faster more transparent and convenient mechanism for victims of online financial scams ensuring that prompt legal action is initiated even in cases of cyber financial frauds where the amount is less than Rs 10 lacsPresently citizens register their complaints by calling National Cyber Helpline 1930 or through the portal httpscybercrimegovin only it saidThis service aims to facilitate residents of Delhi by simplifying the process of registration of cybercrimes such as online investment frauds UPI scams identity thefts and other financial deceptionsThis initiative integrates digital verification and realtime acknowledgement features to enhance accountability and eliminate delays in the FIR registration processBesides Delhi Police once again urge all residents to remain extra alertvigilant against online frauds the note saidIt also added that Cyber Safety Awareness Campaigns and Cyber Safety Workshops both physically and online for all sections of society particularly children women and senior citizens will continue to be conducted across the city to keep citizens informed IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-extends-online-cyber-fir-to-cases-of-rs-1-lakh-and-above-645624.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-bajrang-dal-files-police-complaint-over-wi-fi-name-pakistan-zindabad-645448.html Bengaluru Oct 29 Bajrang Dal has filed a police complaint regarding a WiFi username Pakistan Zindabad at the Jigani Police Station on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Wednesday The police have registered a NonCognisable Report NCR in this regard and initiated an investigationAccording to the police the incident was reported from Kallubalu village near Jigani on the outskirts of BengaluruThe complaint states that while checking available WiFi networks to access the internet one of the visible WiFi usernames was found to be Pakistan ZindabadBajrang Dal activists have alleged that antinational elements may be operating in the area The complainant stated that when WiFi options are searched on a mobile device the IDs of nearby users are displayed and what was shocking was the appearance of the ID named Pakistan ZindabadThe complaint further alleged that someone using such a name indicates the possible presence of a person with extremist intentions in the vicinity raising serious concerns about their activitiesThe Jigani Police have registered an NCR and are investigating the matterEarlier in February 2024 an incident of Pakistan Zindabad slogans in the premises of Vidhana Soudha being raised by supporters of Congress leader Syed Nasir Hussain after his Rajya Sabha election victory had sparked a major controversyThe BJP had demanded an investigation by the National Investigation Agency NIA The situation had escalated to the point where members of the Congress and the BJP nearly came to blows in the Legislative CouncilSubsequently on March 4 2024 the Vidhana Soudha Police arrested three people for allegedly raising Pakistan Zindabad slogans in the corridors of Vidhana Soudha during the victory celebrations of Rajya Sabha member Syed Nasir HussainThe arrests were made based on a Forensic Science Laboratory FSL report circumstantial evidence and witness statements gathered at the event The accused were identified as Iltaz from Delhi Munawar from RT Nagar in Bengaluru and Mohammed Shafi Nashipudi from Byadagi in Haveri district Karnataka IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-bajrang-dal-files-police-complaint-over-wi-fi-name-pakistan-zindabad-645448.html Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-culprit-of-will-be-spared-mp-cm-on-farmers-murder-in-guna-645153.html Guna Oct 27 In a swift midnight post on X Chief Minister Mohan Yadav broke the silence on a farmers daylight murder in Guna his words carrying the weight of both grief and command I express my condolences to the family he wrote before issuing an ironclad directive No culprit will be sparedWithin hours a case against 14 accused was filed one arrest made and the states lawenforcement machinery jolted into high gearWhat began as a land dispute in Ganeshpura village had ended in a fathers brutal deathand now the Chief Minister had made it a test of governanceAnkit Soni superintendent of police Guna has said that the police have arrested an accused Hukum Singh and have launched a manhunt for others including Mahendra Nagar Jitendra Nagar Kanhaiyalal Nagar and othersA longsimmering land dispute erupted into unimaginable brutality in Ganeshpura village under Fatehgarh police station limits claiming the life of 40yearold farmer Ramswaroop Dhakad and leaving his family shatteredAccording to police on Sunday afternoon as Dhakad walked to his fields with his wife Vindo Bai they were ambushed by a mob led by local BJP booth committee president Mahendra Nagar and his relatives including his sons Nitesh and Devendra wife Kamlesh Bai nephew Jitendra and around a dozen others among them womenEyewitnesses recounted a scene of sheer savagery The attackers armed with sticks rods and guns surrounded Dhakad and unleashed a frenzied assault pummeling him until he collapsed with multiple fractures across his bodyIn a final act of cruelty Nagar allegedly drove a Thar jeep over Dhakads limp form crushing him fatally When Vindo Bai and their two 17yearold daughters Tanisha and Krishna rushed to intervene the mob turned on them slapping the women viciously tearing the girls clothes and firing shots into the air to terrorise villagers from approachingPolice accounts also reveal that Dhakads maternal uncle Rajendra Nagar who joined the fray to help was also beaten For nearly an hour the assailants held the village hostage at gunpoint blocking locals from rushing Dhakad to a nearby health centreOnly after persistent pleas did they relent allowing the gravely injured family to be ferried to Guna District Hospital Dhakad succumbed en route or upon arrival his body riddled with trauma However SP Ankit Soni said victim died during treatmentThe survivorsVindo Bai Tanisha Krishna and Rajendraremain under treatment for fractures lacerations and emotional scars with the daughters particularly traumatised by the molestationThe trigger was a festering feud over six bighas of farmland in neighbouring Pachlavara village Baran district of Rajasthan owned by Dhakads maternal uncle Pappu NagarNagars relative Kanhaiya had been pressuring the family to relinquish it but Dhakads steadfast refusalamid allegations of Nagars yearslong reign of intimidationforces at least 25 small farmers to sell holdings at throwaway prices and flee GaneshpuraChief Minister Mohan Yadav who also holds the home portfolio condemned the unfortunate murder as a stain on the states law and orderNo one indulging in criminal acts will be spared he asserted directing police and district authorities to expedite the probe with utmost seriousnessAn FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder conspiracy assault and outraging womens modesty has been registered against 14 named accused including the Nagars and four unidentified personsHukum Singh Mahendras elder brother was arrested late Sunday while the seized Thar jeep yielded bloodstains linking it to the crime Raids continue for the absconders with SubDivisional Police Officer Vivek Asthana vowing forensic sweeps and witness protectionThe BJP district unit acknowledging Mahendra Nagars role as a former Kisan Morcha officebearer who defected from Congress in 2020 has urged his immediate expulsionState BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal echoed the CM stating Our government will punish every criminal regardless of affiliation Yet the opposition Congress led by Bamori MLA Rishi Agrawal decried the incident as a Lakhimpur Kheri rerun accusing the ruling party of shielding land mafia and fostering impunityViolence looting and assaults are rampant under this regime Agrawal charged demanding a highlevel judicial inquiry and Scindias intervention given Gunas status in his Lok Sabha turfVillagers living in fear of reprisals whispered of Nagars unchecked dominance where defiance meant ruinAs Dhakads body was cremated amid wails his daughters tearful accountsThey sat on me tore my cloths and fired at usamplified calls for justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-culprit-of-will-be-spared-mp-cm-on-farmers-murder-in-guna-645153.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-culprit-will-be-spared-mp-cm-on-farmers-murder-in-guna-645154.html Guna Oct 27 In a swift midnight post on X Chief Minister Mohan Yadav broke the silence on a farmers daylight murder in Guna his words carrying the weight of both grief and command I express my condolences to the family he wrote before issuing an ironclad directive No culprit will be sparedWithin hours a case against 14 accused was filed one arrest made and the states lawenforcement machinery jolted into high gearWhat began as a land dispute in Ganeshpura village had ended in a fathers brutal deathand now the Chief Minister had made it a test of governanceAnkit Soni superintendent of police Guna has said that the police have arrested an accused Hukum Singh and have launched a manhunt for others including Mahendra Nagar Jitendra Nagar Kanhaiyalal Nagar and othersA longsimmering land dispute erupted into unimaginable brutality in Ganeshpura village under Fatehgarh police station limits claiming the life of 40yearold farmer Ramswaroop Dhakad and leaving his family shatteredAccording to police on Sunday afternoon as Dhakad walked to his fields with his wife Vindo Bai they were ambushed by a mob led by local BJP booth committee president Mahendra Nagar and his relatives including his sons Nitesh and Devendra wife Kamlesh Bai nephew Jitendra and around a dozen others among them womenEyewitnesses recounted a scene of sheer savagery The attackers armed with sticks rods and guns surrounded Dhakad and unleashed a frenzied assault pummeling him until he collapsed with multiple fractures across his bodyIn a final act of cruelty Nagar allegedly drove a Thar jeep over Dhakads limp form crushing him fatally When Vindo Bai and their two 17yearold daughters Tanisha and Krishna rushed to intervene the mob turned on them slapping the women viciously tearing the girls clothes and firing shots into the air to terrorise villagers from approachingPolice accounts also reveal that Dhakads maternal uncle Rajendra Nagar who joined the fray to help was also beaten For nearly an hour the assailants held the village hostage at gunpoint blocking locals from rushing Dhakad to a nearby health centreOnly after persistent pleas did they relent allowing the gravely injured family to be ferried to Guna District Hospital Dhakad succumbed en route or upon arrival his body riddled with trauma However SP Ankit Soni said victim died during treatmentThe survivorsVindo Bai Tanisha Krishna and Rajendraremain under treatment for fractures lacerations and emotional scars with the daughters particularly traumatised by the molestationThe trigger was a festering feud over six bighas of farmland in neighbouring Pachlavara village Baran district of Rajasthan owned by Dhakads maternal uncle Pappu NagarNagars relative Kanhaiya had been pressuring the family to relinquish it but Dhakads steadfast refusalamid allegations of Nagars yearslong reign of intimidationforces at least 25 small farmers to sell holdings at throwaway prices and flee GaneshpuraChief Minister Mohan Yadav who also holds the home portfolio condemned the unfortunate murder as a stain on the states law and orderNo one indulging in criminal acts will be spared he asserted directing police and district authorities to expedite the probe with utmost seriousnessAn FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder conspiracy assault and outraging womens modesty has been registered against 14 named accused including the Nagars and four unidentified personsHukum Singh Mahendras elder brother was arrested late Sunday while the seized Thar jeep yielded bloodstains linking it to the crime Raids continue for the absconders with SubDivisional Police Officer Vivek Asthana vowing forensic sweeps and witness protectionThe BJP district unit acknowledging Mahendra Nagars role as a former Kisan Morcha officebearer who defected from Congress in 2020 has urged his immediate expulsionState BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal echoed the CM stating Our government will punish every criminal regardless of affiliation Yet the opposition Congress led by Bamori MLA Rishi Agrawal decried the incident as a Lakhimpur Kheri rerun accusing the ruling party of shielding land mafia and fostering impunityViolence looting and assaults are rampant under this regime Agrawal charged demanding a highlevel judicial inquiry and Scindias intervention given Gunas status in his Lok Sabha turfVillagers living in fear of reprisals whispered of Nagars unchecked dominance where defiance meant ruinAs Dhakads body was cremated amid wails his daughters tearful accountsThey sat on me tore my cloths and fired at usamplified calls for justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-culprit-will-be-spared-mp-cm-on-farmers-murder-in-guna-645154.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-culprit-will-be-spared-mp-cm-on-farmers-murder-in-guna-645155.html Guna Oct 27 In a swift midnight post on X Chief Minister Mohan Yadav broke the silence on a farmers daylight murder in Guna his words carrying the weight of both grief and command I express my condolences to the family he wrote before issuing an ironclad directive No culprit will be sparedWithin hours a case against 14 accused was filed one arrest made and the states lawenforcement machinery jolted into high gearWhat began as a land dispute in Ganeshpura village had ended in a fathers brutal deathand now the Chief Minister had made it a test of governanceAnkit Soni superintendent of police Guna has said that the police have arrested an accused Hukum Singh and have launched a manhunt for others including Mahendra Nagar Jitendra Nagar Kanhaiyalal Nagar and othersA longsimmering land dispute erupted into unimaginable brutality in Ganeshpura village under Fatehgarh police station limits claiming the life of 40yearold farmer Ramswaroop Dhakad and leaving his family shatteredAccording to police on Sunday afternoon as Dhakad walked to his fields with his wife Vindo Bai they were ambushed by a mob led by local BJP booth committee president Mahendra Nagar and his relatives including his sons Nitesh and Devendra wife Kamlesh Bai nephew Jitendra and around a dozen others among them womenEyewitnesses recounted a scene of sheer savagery The attackers armed with sticks rods and guns surrounded Dhakad and unleashed a frenzied assault pummeling him until he collapsed with multiple fractures across his bodyIn a final act of cruelty Nagar allegedly drove a Thar jeep over Dhakads limp form crushing him fatally When Vindo Bai and their two 17yearold daughters Tanisha and Krishna rushed to intervene the mob turned on them slapping the women viciously tearing the girls clothes and firing shots into the air to terrorise villagers from approachingPolice accounts also reveal that Dhakads maternal uncle Rajendra Nagar who joined the fray to help was also beaten For nearly an hour the assailants held the village hostage at gunpoint blocking locals from rushing Dhakad to a nearby health centreOnly after persistent pleas did they relent allowing the gravely injured family to be ferried to Guna District Hospital Dhakad succumbed en route or upon arrival his body riddled with trauma However SP Ankit Soni said victim died during treatmentThe survivorsVindo Bai Tanisha Krishna and Rajendraremain under treatment for fractures lacerations and emotional scars with the daughters particularly traumatised by the molestationThe trigger was a festering feud over six bighas of farmland in neighbouring Pachlavara village Baran district of Rajasthan owned by Dhakads maternal uncle Pappu NagarNagars relative Kanhaiya had been pressuring the family to relinquish it but Dhakads steadfast refusalamid allegations of Nagars yearslong reign of intimidationforces at least 25 small farmers to sell holdings at throwaway prices and flee GaneshpuraChief Minister Mohan Yadav who also holds the home portfolio condemned the unfortunate murder as a stain on the states law and orderNo one indulging in criminal acts will be spared he asserted directing police and district authorities to expedite the probe with utmost seriousnessAn FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder conspiracy assault and outraging womens modesty has been registered against 14 named accused including the Nagars and four unidentified personsHukum Singh Mahendras elder brother was arrested late Sunday while the seized Thar jeep yielded bloodstains linking it to the crime Raids continue for the absconders with SubDivisional Police Officer Vivek Asthana vowing forensic sweeps and witness protectionThe BJP district unit acknowledging Mahendra Nagars role as a former Kisan Morcha officebearer who defected from Congress in 2020 has urged his immediate expulsionState BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal echoed the CM stating Our government will punish every criminal regardless of affiliation Yet the opposition Congress led by Bamori MLA Rishi Agrawal decried the incident as a Lakhimpur Kheri rerun accusing the ruling party of shielding land mafia and fostering impunityViolence looting and assaults are rampant under this regime Agrawal charged demanding a highlevel judicial inquiry and Scindias intervention given Gunas status in his Lok Sabha turfVillagers living in fear of reprisals whispered of Nagars unchecked dominance where defiance meant ruinAs Dhakads body was cremated amid wails his daughters tearful accountsThey sat on me tore my cloths and fired at usamplified calls for justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-culprit-will-be-spared-mp-cm-on-farmers-murder-in-guna-645155.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-give-clean-chit-to-main-suspect-in-delhi-acid-attack-case-645166.html New Delhi Oct 28 The man accused of throwing acid on a 20yearold girl near Laxmi Bai College in Delhi has been given a clean chit by the police after officials reviewed evidence showing that he was not present at the crime scene In her complaint the acid attack victim had alleged that the accused was involved in the acid attack However during police questioning the accused claimed that he was not present at the crime scene and was instead in Karol Bagh for workAccording to the police officials CCTV footage from the Karol Bagh area shows the accused riding a motorcycle when the incident happened near the Laxmi Bai College Based on this footage the police have so far given a clean chit to the manAdditionally the acid attack victims father Akil Khan has been arrested for sexually assaulting the accuseds wifeThe arrest confirmed late Monday evening by senior officials at Bharat Nagar police station marks a pivotal shift in an investigation already mired in contradictions family vendettas and competing narratives of harassment and revengeKhan a 45yearold factory owner from Mukundpur was located hiding in a relatives residence in neighbouring Ghaziabad after a tipoff from local intelligence networksAccording to police sources he is being transported back to Delhi under heavy escort for intensive questioning expected to commence early Tuesday at the stations interrogation cellAuthorities suspect his involvement in orchestrating elements of the incident or fabricating details to bolster the initial complaint though no formal charges have been filed against him yet in the acid attack FIRThe case erupted on October 26 around 1052 am when the victima secondyear NonCollegiate Womens Education Board student affiliated with Delhi Universitywas admitted to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital with severe burns on both hands and minor splashes to her stomachForensic analysis by the Forensic Science Laboratory confirmed the liquid as a potent acid causing five per cent burns primarily from her instinctive shielding of her face with her bagA case under Sections 1241 and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered as FIR No 6052025 with crime scene teams scouring the area near the college gate for residue and eyewitnesses IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-give-clean-chit-to-main-suspect-in-delhi-acid-attack-case-645166.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-college-student-working-part-time-with-blinkit-misbehaves-with-brazilian-model-arrested-645180.html Bengaluru Oct 28 A student enrolled in a reputed private college and working as a Blinkit delivery staffer has been arrested on charges of misbehaving with a Brazilian model in the RT Nagar police station limits Bengaluru The accused identified as Kiran Rao Pawar has been arrested by the police on charges of sexual harassmentKarthik the owner of the firm where the victim worked lodged a police complaint in this regardConsidering the seriousness of the case the police acted swiftly and arrested the accusedThe complaint was lodged on October 25 while the incident occurred on October 17According to the FIR the victim had not revealed the traumatic experience earlier due to fearThe police have booked the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita They have also obtained CCTV footage of the incidentAs per the FIR the victim a Brazilian national was provided accommodation by the firm in an apartment in RT Nagar Bengaluru Two other models also stayed with herOn October 17 the victims friend ordered food through the Blinkit app and at about 320 pm the accused delivery staffer arrived at their flat to deliver the order The victim went to receive the foodAccording to the FIR the accused behaved inappropriately with the Brazilian woman and offensively touched her The victim pushed him away rushed inside the flat and locked the door However she did not immediately share the incident with her friendsLater the victim and the two other women both foreign nationals informed the complainant about the incident The complainant verified the CCTV footage and confirmed the assault following which he lodged a complaint with the policeEarlier Basaveshwarnagar Police arrested a Zepto delivery executive for allegedly assaulting a customer over providing a wrong address for delivery After a video of the executive allegedly assaulting the customer went viral police tracked down the accused Vishnuvardhan a resident of Vijayanagar arrested him and let him go on station bailThe accused studied in class 12 and worked as a delivery executive in his free time The complaint in this regard was filed on May 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-college-student-working-part-time-with-blinkit-misbehaves-with-brazilian-model-arrested-645180.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-bjp-leader-arrested-in-assault-case-645192.html Kolkata Oct 28 Bengal BJP leader Rakesh Singh and his children were arrested allegedly for going on a rampage inside a housing complex in the Kasba area of Kolkata police said on Tuesday According to the police the incident occurred on Monday during which Rakesh and his daughter and son allegedly assaulted the owner of a flat and his childrenThe police said that the BJP leader has a flat in a multistoreyed building in Kasba However he was accused of forcibly occupying another flat in the same residential complexWhen the owner of the flat went to remove things from the place along with his workers Rakesh Singh and his children allegedly attacked himThe victim alleged that the attackers had firearmsThe owner of the flat Chandu Khan was injured in the attack and was admitted to a hospital Chandus sons Saptarshi Khan and Rajarshi Khan were also injuredThey alleged that the BJP leader his son and daughter beat them up with the butt of a gun and knivesBased on their complaint the Kasba Police arrested Rakesh Singh his children Shivam and SimranRajarshi Khan said Rakesh Singh has a flat on the fourth floor He has forcibly occupied our flat on the third floor He has kept his belongings there I have repeatedly asked him to remove the belongings But he did not remove them We were taking the workers today and putting their belongings down because we were paying rent Then eight to nine people came and beat my father and brother They had firearms in their hands They beat them with gun butts My father had to be admitted to the hospital They also attacked me with a knifeA senior officer of Kolkata Police said The BJP leader and his son and daughter have been arrested A case has been registered against them Investigation is onOn September 3 Kolkata Police arrested Rakesh Singh on charges of vandalism at the headquarters of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee in Kolkata The BJP leader had been absconding since he led the vandalism at the state Congress headquarters in Kolkata on August 29On September 1 the police arrested Rakesh Singhs elder son Shivam Singh for allegedly aiding his fathers escape who is the main accused in the vandalism Singh was arrested based on an FIR lodged by the Congress against the alleged attack and defacement of posters of its leaders Rahul Gandhi and others IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-bjp-leader-arrested-in-assault-case-645192.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-smuggler-arrested-gold-valued-more-than-rs-245-crore-seized-645266.html Kolkata Oct 28 The Border Security Force BSF foiled a major gold smuggling attempt across the IndoBangladesh Border by arresting a smuggler and seizing gold worth more than Rs 245 crore from him in the North 24Parganas district of West Bengal A senior BSF official stated that troops of the 145 Bn BSF South Bengal Frontier posted at the Integrated Check Post ICP in Petrapole received intelligence inputs indicating an attempt to smuggle gold from Bangladesh into India and were maintaining a close watch on the movement A BSF vehicle checking party intercepted an inbound empty truck entering India from Benapole Bangladesh A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of two green packets that contained eight gold pieces he said The official stated that the packets contained six gold bars and two biscuits with a total weight of 1974540 grams of gold The gold was valued at nearly Rs 2457907390 During questioning the driver of the vehicle confessed that he had agreed to transport the consignment across the border in his truck for money he saidHe further pointed out that the smuggler along with his truck and the gold has been handed over to the concerned authorities for further legal actionThe official said that the BSF continues its unwavering commitment to preventing crossborder crimes along the IndiaBangladesh border This operation once again underscores the alertness and operational excellence of BSF troops deployed at ICP Petrapole We have strengthened our intelligence network and there is complete coordination between all branches hence the successes he added The official said that the BSFs South Bengal Frontier has made a series of gold seizures over the last few weeks adding that several smugglers have been apprehended and vital information gathered regarding the networks operating along the border While applauding the effort of the troops the official said that they remain committed to protecting the border and stopping all kinds of smuggling he said He urged residents of border areas once again to report any information regarding gold smuggling or other unlawful activities to the Seema Sathi Helpline Number 14419They can also send text or voice messages to the WhatsApp number 9903472227 Those providing credible information would be suitably rewarded and their identity would be kept confidential he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-smuggler-arrested-gold-valued-more-than-rs-245-crore-seized-645266.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-court-dismisses-petition-challenging-scs-historic-ayodhya-verdict-644961.html New Delhi Oct 25 The Patiala House Court of Delhi has dismissed a petition challenging the Supreme Courts historic Ayodhya verdict Lawyer Mahmood Pracha had filed a petition seeking to declare the 2019 decision of a fivejudge bench of the Supreme Court null and voidIn his petition the lawyer also challenged the lower courts order refusing to hear his civil suitPracha claimed in his petition that former Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud was part of the fivejudge bench that decided the Ayodhya dispute but Justice Chandrachud in a speech last year acknowledged that the Ayodhya verdict was in accordance with the solution provided to him by Bhagwan Shri Ram Lalla Virajman It is also true that Shri Ram Lalla was one of the litigants in the Ayodhya disputeDistrict Judge Dharmendra Rana of Patiala House Court dismissed Prachas petition stating that it was frivolous fallacious and an abuse of the judicial processDismissing the petition the court also imposed a fine of Rs 6 lakh on Pracha while the trial court had imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on himThe court stated that it is clear that the fine imposed by the lower court has failed to have any effect Therefore the court believes that a reasonable increase in the fine is necessary to effectively curb the tendency of those who file such cases with a frivolous mentalityIn the English translation of former Chief Justice Chandrachuds speech which was included in the court order Justice Chandrachud did not mention Ram Lalla He stated that he had prayed to God for a resolution to the Ayodhya caseLawyer Mahmood Pracha had also made Bhagwan Ram Lalla Virajman a party in his lawsuit The petition also included the name of then Chief Justice Dhananjay Yashwant Chandrachud as the next friend of Ram Lalla VirajmanIn fact the lower court had dismissed Prachas petition in April 2025 and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakhPracha challenged the lower courts decision of October 18 in the district court District Judge Rana citing both the Ayodhya verdict and the former Chief Justices speech concluded that Justice Chandrachuds prayer to God was a statement made out of spiritual sentiment and not a sign of bias or external influenceThe court stated that appellant Pracha failed to grasp the subtle distinction between the Supreme God and the legal personality representing the litigant in court He appears to have a misunderstanding of religion and law It appears the appellant did not carefully read the Ayodhya judgment Otherwise such a misconception would not have arisenJudge Rana also stated that seeking guidance from God based on personal faith cannot in any way be considered fraud or manipulation of the judicial processThe court also found that Prachas petition is also barred by the Judges Protection Act 1985 It prohibits any civil or criminal proceedings against judges during judicial duties Pracha wrongly included former CJI Chandrachud as a close friend of Bhagwan Shri Ram Lalla Virajman but excluded other essential parties to the original Ayodhya caseIn his conclusion Justice Rana expressed concern that there is a growing trend of targeting public functionaries after retirement Consequently the judiciary and its associated legal community need to be vigilant against such propaganda and malicious attacks The situation becomes even more tragic when the protector himself turns predator Here too the appellant is experienced lawyer but he chose to support the wrong side Instead of participating in the solution he opted to augment the problem The appellant not only filed a false and frivolous suit but also filed an absolutely frivolous and luxurious appealThe District Court dismissed Prachas appeal upholding the lower courts order The fine imposed on him was increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 6 lakh IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-court-dismisses-petition-challenging-scs-historic-ayodhya-verdict-644961.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/maha-doctor-suicide-case-accused-cop-arrested-after-surrender-644989.html New Delhi Oct 26 In a significant development in the Maharashtras female doctors rape and suicide case in Satara district police arrested SubInspector Gopal Badane after he surrendered at the Phaltan Police Station Badane who had been absconding since his suspension is accused of repeatedly raping a woman doctor and driving her to suicide He will be produced before the court on SundayEarlier on Saturday police arrested another accused Prashant Bankar the son of the deceased doctors landlord Bankar has been charged with mentally harassing the doctor whose name appeared alongside Badanes in her fourpage suicide note and in a message written on her palm before her deathAccording to officials the deceased was a government medical officer posted at the Phaltan subdistrict hospital in Satara A native of Beed district she was found hanging in a hotel room late Thursday night under mysterious circumstancesHer suicide note accused SubInspector Gopal Badane of raping her four times and Prashant Bankar of continuous mental harassment She also mentioned that a Member of Parliament MP and his personal assistants had pressured her to falsify medical reports for accused individuals in criminal casesPolice confirmed that both accused have been booked at the Phaltan Police Station under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code Satara Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi stated that a detailed investigation is underway into the rape allegations the harassment claims and the possible involvement of political figuresThe deceased doctors note revealed that she had been subjected to physical and mental torture for over five months It also mentioned that she had lodged as many as 21 complaints with various authorities but no effective action was taken In one incident described in her note the doctor claimed she was threatened by an MP over the phone for refusing to issue a false medical certificateHer cousin also made similar allegations about the doctor being made to falsify medical certificates IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/maha-doctor-suicide-case-accused-cop-arrested-after-surrender-644989.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-brutally-killed-with-rod-near-kolkata-mayor-firhad-hakims-residence-645003.html Kolkata Oct 26 A man was killed with a sharpedged weapon on a public road near Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakims residence in south Kolkata the police said on Sunday The incident happened in front of Chetla 17A17B bus stand at around 1130 pm on SaturdayAccording to the police a rod was inserted into the mans throat and one person has been detained in connection with the murderThe incident in a posh locality and especially in the mayors neighbourhood raised questions about the safety and security on public roadsIt is learned that the name of the deceased is Ashok Paswan 42 He was sitting with his friends near the bus stand at around 1130 pm and was having a chat when a quarrel suddenly broke outIt is alleged that someone suddenly attacked Paswan with a rod and inserted it into his throat Injured and bleeding the man ran about 100 metres along the road towards his sisters house However he could not make it and fell on the roadside Local residents saw him covered in blood and took him to a nearby hospital The doctors at the hospital declared him brought deadSoon after the incident officers from Chetla police station reached the spot immediatelyOne person has already been detained and is being questioned Efforts are also being made to find out from the local residents who were present at the time of the incident and who committed this crime and how the murder was committed Investigation into the matter is on said a senior officer of Kolkata PoliceFurther details were awaitedThe incident spread a wave of panic in the area The place where the murder took place in Chetla is Mayor Firhad Hakims own ward The mayor and his daughter often go there for various eventsThe residents said that they have complained many times about people having drinking sessions near the bus stand in the evening They said that antisocial activities are carried out till late at night in the area where the attack took place IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-brutally-killed-with-rod-near-kolkata-mayor-firhad-hakims-residence-645003.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bsf-seizes-pistols-drones-heroin-in-border-areas-of-punjabs-ferozpur-amritsar-645009.html Chandigarh Oct 26 In a severe crackdown against crossborder smuggling of arms and narcotics the Border Security Force BSF has seized pistols drones and heroin in separate incidents along the IndiaPakistan border in Punjabs Ferozpur and Amritsar On Sunday the BSF troops recovered a packet of heroin weighing 553 grams from an agricultural field near the village Bhaini Rajputana AmritsarOn Saturday acting on a tipoff provided by its intelligence wing BSF troops on duty recovered one DJI AIR 3S drone near Daoke village in AmritsarThe BSF troops neutralised and recovered one DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone carrying one pistol with a magazine from a farming field near Kahangarh village in Amritsar an official statement saidIn another operation the BSF troops recovered a pistol with a magazine and two live rounds from a farmland near Bahadurke village in the Ferozepur borderThese remarkable operations by the alert BSF troops mark their resolute action in devastating the nefarious attempts of crossborder Pakistani smugglers the statement readThe BSF on Wednesday apprehended a minor boy with 11 gold biscuits along the IndiaBangladesh Border IBB in West Bengals North 24ParganasAccording to an official the weight of the seized gold was 128617 grams valued at around Rs 164 croreDuring interrogation the boy revealed that he was sent by his mother to deliver the gold The boy has been handed over to the concerned authorities along with the gold for further legal processingEarlier this month the BSF seized a gold bar weighing 579 grams from West Bengals North 24 Parganas and arrested a person in possession of the precious metal The gold was valued at Rs 7650 lakh The suspected smuggler was interrogated to extract information related to the gold smuggling racket in the area and handed over to the concerned department IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bsf-seizes-pistols-drones-heroin-in-border-areas-of-punjabs-ferozpur-amritsar-645009.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-polices-i-pragati-keeps-people-updated-on-case-progress-via-sms-645024.html Gandhinagar Oct 26 Citizens in Gujarat no longer need to make repeated visits to police stations to know the status of their complaints Through the IPRAGATI initiative Intelligent Progress Reporting and Grievance Addressing through Technology Initiative the state government is providing realtime case updates directly to complainants via SMS Since its launch on May 14 IPRAGATI has sent millions of SMS updates to citizens across the state ensuring timely and accurate information The system not only saves citizens from multiple police station visits but also helps officers focus more on investigation rather than administrative queries according to official information shared on SundayLaunched in May by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and DGP Vikas Sahay the system aims to make the police process more transparent efficient and citizenfriendlyThe initiative automatically sends SMS alerts to complainants at every key stage of their case including FIR registration panchanama notices arrests bail updates recovery of property and chargesheet filingOfficials said the initiative has strengthened public trust in the police by introducing transparency and accountability at every stage of the legal process It also creates a digital record of all updates allowing senior officials to monitor cases more effectivelyAccording to the government the IPRAGATI initiative offers several tangible benefits to citizens It promotes greater transparency and trust by providing direct updates that enhance public confidence in the police system The system also improves time efficiency saving citizens the effort and inconvenience of repeatedly visiting police stations for caserelated informationThrough automatic SMS alerts complainants receive timely notifications at every key stage of their case ensuring that no development goes unnoticed Moreover the consistent flow of updates instils a sense of security among citizens reassuring them that their cases are being actively pursued by the authorities The IPRAGATI initiative marks a major step towards citizencentric governance and technological innovation in policing IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-polices-i-pragati-keeps-people-updated-on-case-progress-via-sms-645024.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/13-million-children-forced-to-work-as-labourers-in-pakistans-sindh-645032.html Islamabad Oct 26 As many as 13 million children aged between five and 17 years are trapped in child labour in Pakistans Sindh province with 65 per cent of them compelled to work in the agriculture sector local media reported quoting a government survey Notably Pakistans Labour Department has launched the Sindh Child Labour Survey 20232024 in collaboration with UNICEFAccording to the survey around twothirds of 13 million children were engaged in the agriculture sector followed by 124 per cent in manufacturing while 108 per cent in wholesaleretail trade a report published on the website of Pakistan daily Dawn saidThe first survey conducted in nearly 30 years has provided evidence to implement stronger policies for ending child labour revealing details regarding the educational status living conditions and work responsibilities of children in 29 districts of Sindh provinceAccording to the survey the number of children engaged in work in the province has reduced by nearly 50 per cent since the survey was conducted in 1996 when it stood at 206 per cent The survey found that 103 per cent of children aged between five17 years were involved in child labour which comprised 137 per cent of boys and 66 per cent of girlsIt revealed that 443 per cent of parents let their children work so that they could increase family income while 435 per cent of those caught in child labour reported fatigue or injury from workrelated tasksAccording to the survey child labour was highest in Sujawal 351 per cent and Tharparkar 256 per cent while Malir 27 per cent and Karachi South 3 per cent reported less number of casesThe survey revealed that 504 per cent of children involved in work aged between 1017 years are subjected to hazardous conditions including carrying heavy loads 298 per cent facing extreme temperatures 281 per cent and workplace abuse 175 per centIt found that only 412 per cent of children caught in the labour studied in schools compared to 699 per cent of children who were not working The children going to schools witness a decline with age as only 291 per cent of working adolescents aged between 1417 years study in schoolsThe survey revealed that 337 per cent of the poorest households have a child involved in labour in comparison to 38 among the wealthiest households As per the survey families who receive Benazir Income Support Programme BISP support or are facing economic issues have higher child labour ratesDuring the launch of the survey Labour Secretary Asadullah Abro said the surveys findings were a stark reminder of the work they need to do in futureHe expressed the provincial governments commitment to strengthening the implementation of the Sindh Prohibition of Employment of Children Act 2017 and making policies that address the root causes of this issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/13-million-children-forced-to-work-as-labourers-in-pakistans-sindh-645032.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rave-party-serving-liquor-in-dry-state-gujarat-raided-15-detained-644874.html Ahmedabad Oct 25 Police raided a rave party in Gujarats Ahmedabad leading to the detention of 15 people who were consuming alcohol in the dry state The Bopal Police acted after receiving a tipoff about the party at Zephyr Farmhouse near Shilaj where both liquor and drugs were reportedly being usedUpon reaching the venue police found 15 individuals including 13 foreign nationals from Nigeria Mozambique Kenya and other African countries alongside two Indians intoxicatedInvestigations revealed that the organisers had printed special passes for the party advertising unlimited alcohol showing the scale and planning behind the eventAll 15 attendees have been detained a case has been registered and further inquiries are underway to identify the main organisers the farmhouse owner and the source of the liquor in a state where alcohol is bannedGujarat has maintained a strict prohibition on alcohol since 1960 under the Gujarat Prohibition Act 1949 which bans the sale consumption and manufacture of liquor across the stateThe law applies to all forms of alcoholic beverages including Indianmade foreign liquor IMFL countrymade liquor and spirits Exceptions exist only for medicinal industrial and export purposes subject to government permission Violations of the Act carry severe penalties including imprisonment fines and seizure of property involved in the illegal tradeDespite Gujarats strict prohibition laws the illegal liquor trade remains a significant issueIn 2024 authorities seized approximately 82 lakh bottles of liquor valued at Rs 144 crore across the state Ahmedabad alone accounted for over 438 lakh bottles with 2139 cases involving IMFL and 7796 cases related to countrymade liquor Notably the State Monitoring Cell SMC registered 455 cases confiscating liquor worth Rs 225 crore and total items valued at nearly Rs 52 croreIn a significant operation the SMC seized over 8500 bottles of foreignmade liquor worth Rs 119 crore in Chotila taluka SurendranagarAdditionally in a midsea raid off Una Rajkot authorities intercepted a boat carrying liquor worth Rs 25 lakhThese seizures reflect ongoing efforts to combat the illegal liquor trade which often involves smuggling from neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rave-party-serving-liquor-in-dry-state-gujarat-raided-15-detained-644874.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/accused-should-be-shot-in-front-of-hospital-rg-kar-victims-father-on-mumbai-doctor-suicide-644880.html Kolkata Oct 25 The father of an RG Kar victim on Saturday reacted to the Satara doctors suicide in Maharashtra saying the accused should be shot in front of the hospital so that such incidents do not recur Speaking to IANS he said What the accused have done is wrong and there should be strict action against them Wherever the incident happened outside that hospital the accused should be shotHe added A clear message must be sent that such acts will not be tolerated and should not be repeated in the future There should be an encounter in this caseHe also criticised the Womens Commission which filed a suo motu case saying They do nothing they only come and file cases They visited our case as well but nothing happenedMeanwhile police in Maharashtras Satara district arrested one accused on Saturday in connection with the death of the female doctor who allegedly committed suicide after being repeatedly raped by a police officer and being pressurised by an MP to falsify medical reports of the accused in casesAccording to officials the arrested person has been identified as Prashant Bankar the son of the doctors landlord whose name was mentioned in her fourpage suicide noteThe deceased doctor a native of Beed district was posted as a medical officer at a government hospital in Phaltan Satara On Thursday night she was found hanging in a hotel room under mysterious circumstances Shockingly she had written a suicide note on her palm naming SubInspector Gopal Badane and Prashant Bankar accusing the police officer of rape and Prashant of mental harassmentAfter Prashants arrest police said he will be produced before the court and his custody will be sought for further investigation Meanwhile SubInspector Badane has been suspended and a detailed enquiry is underway Both accused have been booked at the Phaltan Police Station Satara SP Tushar Doshi confirmed that the rape allegations and Prashants role are being thoroughly investigatedThe female doctor who allegedly committed suicide left behind a detailed fourpage suicide note apart from the inked note on the palm of her hand stating that a police officer raped her four times and exerted pressure on her to issue fake fitness certificates for accused persons in police cases It has now emerged in her note that she was allegedly under pressure not only from police officials but also from a Member of Parliament MP and his personal assistantsShe had complained 21 times to various authorities but no action was taken against her tormentorsRecounting a particular instance in her note the doctor said she had refused to issue a certificate and two personal assistants of an MP had come to the hospital and made her speak to him over the phone She stated in her note that during that conversation the MP had threatened her indirectlyHer cousin also made similar allegations about the doctor being made to falsify medical certificates IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/accused-should-be-shot-in-front-of-hospital-rg-kar-victims-father-on-mumbai-doctor-suicide-644880.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/deeply-painful-mpca-condemns-molestation-of-australian-women-cricketers--644892.html Indore Oct 25 Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association MPCA on Saturday expressed profound dismay over the alleged molestation involving two Australian women cricketers in Indore No woman should have to endure such inappropriate behaviour We extend our deepest condolences to the affected players This incident is deeply painful not only for the players but for the entire sports community as well as for our state and city Mahanaaryaman Scindia President of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association MPCA posted on his XA shocking incident of alleged molestation involving two Australian women cricketers has sent ripples through the cricketing world and local community prompting swift arrests and strong condemnations from officials Scindia said that Madhya Pradesh especially Indore has always been renowned for the respect and safety of its guests The players staying at the premium Hotel for the Womens World Cup Cricket were reportedly harassed while walking to a nearby cafe casting a shadow over Madhya Pradeshs reputation for hospitality Scindia further lamented the damage to the citys image The inappropriate behaviour of one individual has tarnished this prestigious image leaving us all deeply saddened We commend the swift and firm action of the local administration and police who promptly identified and arrested the accused The MPCA stands in complete solidarity with the affected players and the Australian team during this difficult time and is committed to providing all possible cooperation to the investigating agencies According to police officials the incident occurred on Thursday when the two cricketers were approached by two young men on a motorcycle The suspects allegedly began harassing them verbally and physically before fleeing the scene Distressed the players immediately sent an SOS call to the hotel and team security Danny Simmons who alerted local authorities Police responded promptly identifying and arresting one of the accused 28yearold Aqueel Khan on Friday Investigations are going on to apprehend the second suspect Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya echoed the sentiment stating If this has happened it is shameful Strict action will be taken against those involved as this concerns the honour of our country He assured that the government would ensure justice and prevent such occurrences in the future The Australian team management has acknowledged the incident but declined further comment focusing on player welfare Cricket Australia is reportedly in touch with local organisers to bolster security measures for the remainder of the tournament This episode has sparked broader discussions on womens safety in public spaces particularly during highprofile international events Local residents and cricket enthusiasts in Indore have voiced support for the victims with many praising the rapid police response The MPCA has pledged enhanced protocols to safeguard all participants The arrested suspect faces charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code with a court appearance scheduled soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/deeply-painful-mpca-condemns-molestation-of-australian-women-cricketers--644892.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-cracks-robbery-case-in-seelampur-two-held-stolen-items-recovered-644933.html New Delhi Oct 25 In a swift breakthrough the Delhi Police team of Police Station Seelampur has successfully solved a robbery case reported earlier this month The police have arrested the robber along with the receiver of the stolen items and recovered both the robbed mobile phone and the scooter used in the commission of the crimeAccording to a statement from the police On the night intervening 13141025 a robbery incident was reported at PS Seelampur The complainant Ashraf 50 years So Mehar Ro JMC Welcome stated that after midnight while he was charging his mini tempo at a Charging Hub near Welcome Metro Station three persons on a scooty robbed him of his mobile phoneFollowing the complaint a case under Sections 309635 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS was registered at Police Station Seelampur and a detailed investigation was initiatedA dedicated team led by Inspector Pankaj Kumar SHOPS Seelampur developed vital leads in the case and managed to trace one of the suspects The accused was identified as Dinesh 23 years So Kallu Ro Kishan Colony Prahladpur Bangar Delhi During the search police recovered the robbed mobile phone from his possessionDuring interrogation Dinesh revealed that he had purchased the stolen phone from an acquaintance Acting on his disclosure police conducted a raid and apprehended Paras 29 years So Kanhaiya Lal Ro Jheel Khuranja Geeta Colony Delhi The team also recovered the scooty No DL5SDA1878 used in the robberyPolice said During sustained interrogation both accused admitted to their involvement in the robbery Verification revealed that the accused Paras has a previous criminal record and was earlier involved in three cases including theft and Arms Act violationsBoth accused have been taken into custody and further investigation is underway to identify and arrest the third accomplice who remains at largeThe prompt action of Seelampur Police under the supervision of senior officers demonstrates the departments continued efforts to ensure public safety and bring habitual offenders to justice Authorities stated that more arrests are likely as the probe progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-cracks-robbery-case-in-seelampur-two-held-stolen-items-recovered-644933.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/aaps-greatest-failure-bjp-on-former-woman-athlete-selling-her-son-for-drugs--644939.html Chandigarh Oct 25 Expressing concern over an alleged incident in which a former woman athlete who fell into the grip of addiction sold her own son for just Rs 180 lakh Punjab BJPs working President Ashwani Sharma slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government over the incident saying this reflected the governments greatest failure BJP leader Sharma said the states antidrug campaign has remained confined only to papers and photo opportunitiesHe said the woman athlete had become addicted to drugs and due to financial distress she took this horrifying stepAbout two and a half months later when she realised her mistake her maternal instincts resurfaced and she applied to the Bareta Police Station to get her son back leading to the exposure of the caseThe BJP legislator said the drug trade has now spread to every village and town yet the governments policies are trapped in advertisements and false claimsJoining the issue Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of wilfully ignoring the drug menace that is ravaging Punjab and leaving an indelible stain on its historyCongress lawmaker Bajwa highlighted that in a gutwrenching incident that exposes the horrifying depths of Punjabs drug crisis a drugaddict couple from Mansa district sold their fivemonthold son to a family in Budhlada for Rs 18 lakh just to fund their addictionA fivemonthold baby was sold like an object An innocent life was reduced to a transaction because drugs have eaten away the soul of our society said Bajwa in a statementHe said the mother was once a statelevel wrestler She and her husband both enslaved by drugs sold their baby to keep their next high goingThis is not fiction This is the reality of Punjab in 2025 he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/aaps-greatest-failure-bjp-on-former-woman-athlete-selling-her-son-for-drugs--644939.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-lover-arrested-for-forcing-girl-to-convert-to-islam-for-marriage-644942.html Bengaluru Oct 25 Karnataka Police on Saturday arrested a man for allegedly forcing a girl to convert to Islam in order to marry her The accused Mohammad Ishaq has been arrested in Amrutalli police station limits in BengaluruThe case came to light after the victim filed a complaint against her lover and his family alleging that they were pressuring her to convert to Islam for marriage The complaint was registered at HSR Layout police station in Bengaluru on ThursdayAccording to police the victim and Mohammad Ishaq were introduced via Instagram on October 17 2024 After some interaction they began a relationship On October 30 2024 they met at a mall in the Thanisandra locality of Bengaluru where the accused allegedly promised to speak to her parents and marry herLater that day he booked a room in Dasarahalli and reportedly sexually exploited her The victim claimed that he repeatedly abused her physically under the pretext of marriage Over time she became suspicious of his behaviour and discovered that he had multiple affairs with other girls When she insisted on marriage he allegedly kept postponing it with excusesIt was further revealed that the accused had gotten engaged to a Muslim girl on September 14 2025 When confronted about this he allegedly threatened the victim warning that she would be killed if she contacted him again and told her to move on The victim also stated that she was verbally abused in vulgar languagePolice said the victim attempted suicide after which Mohammad Ishaqs family contacted her family suggesting that the matter could be resolved amicably However Ishaqs elder brother and brotherinlaw reportedly told the girl that she must convert to Islam if she wanted to marry him They allegedly instructed her to learn to perform namaz prayers within 40 days and stated that marriage discussions would only proceed after her conversionThe case has taken a controversial turn with Hindu organizations approaching the victims family claiming it as a case of love jihad and demanding justice The police are treating the matter seriously and continue to investigateIt may be recalled that the BJP has alleged that cases of love jihad are on the rise in Karnataka due to the appeasement policies of the Congressled government Former minister and BJP MLC CT Ravi had urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to form a Special Investigation Team SIT to comprehensively investigate all cases of love jihad land jihad and vote jihadBJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra also stated that love jihad cases are increasing in the state which he claimed is following a Kerala model due to the minority appeasement politics of Siddaramaiah Those who commit crimes against women and other antisocial activities believe that the state government will support them because it hesitates to arrest accused individuals even in cases such as raising Pakistan Zindabad slogans at Vidhana Soudha This policy is destabilizing law and order and creating fear among Hindu families and women Vijayendra said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-lover-arrested-for-forcing-girl-to-convert-to-islam-for-marriage-644942.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-ieds-seized-from-man-in-punjab-644945.html Chandigarh Oct 25 Punjab Polices Special Operation Cell of Amritsar has apprehended an operative of a terror network and recovered two improvised explosive devices IEDs weighing around 25 kg each packed with highgrade RDX and equipped with timers for detonation said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday The accused has been identified as Manpreet Singh alias Tiddi a resident of Kotla Tarkhana village in Amritsar He has a criminal history being previously involved in two criminal cases registered in police stations of Batala and Kalanaur After spending around one and a half years in Gurdaspur and Amritsar jails he was released in February 2025 and he subsequently resumed his criminal activitiesDGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused was working on the directions of his handlers based in Armenia Britain and Germany who are further receiving instructions from a Pakistanbased mastermind of a banned terrorist organisationSharing operational details Assistant Inspector General Amritsar Sukhminder Singh Mann said acting swiftly on a specific intelligence input the police arrested suspect Manpreet Singh and recovered a pistol of 30 bore along with ammunition from his possession Following his disclosure two IEDs packed in metal containers with highgrade RDX and equipped with timers for detonation are also recovered from the area of Kotla Tarkhana village he saidThe AIG said probe further indicated that around two weeks back the Pakistanbased handler facilitated a dronedropping of the seized consignment in the Ajnala sector which was retrieved by the arrested person and further concealed by him near a canal close to his Kotla Tarkhana villageHis handlers had instructed him to remain on standby and await further orders to hand over the IEDs to another contact for intended use he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-ieds-seized-from-man-in-punjab-644945.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/hyderabad-cell-phone-thief-injured-in-firing-by-dcp-644949.html Hyderabad Oct 25 A Deputy Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad opened fire injuring a mobile phone thief who was fleeing after trying to attack police with a knife The incident occurred in broad daylight in the Chaderghat area around 5 pm on SaturdayThe incident near Victory Playground on the banks of the Musi River sent panic through the busy areaSai Chaitanya Deputy Commissioner of Police South East who was returning to his office after attending a meeting at the Police Commissioners Office spotted a rowdy sheeter and a property offender committing a mobile phone theft The DCP along with his gunman tried to catch the offendersThe accused tried to attack the gunman with a knife Police Commissioner C V Sajjanar told media persons after a visit to the spot that on seeing the constable getting injured in the attack the DCP opened two rounds of fire injuring one of the offendersThe accused who sustained injuries on the hand and near the stomach was taken to a private hospital while the other accused managed to escapeDCP and the gunman also sustained minor injuries in the scuffle and they were also shifted to a private hospitalThe injured offender was identified as Omer Ansari a rowdy sheeter of Kalapatthar police station in the city He is said to be involved in 20 casesPolice teams were working to catch the absconding accusedThe Police Commissioner defended the DCPs action in opening fire in a crowded area saying a constable was under attackThe incident in the busy area triggered a sensation One of the eyewitnesses said that when the police were chasing the accused they entered the playground and mingledSultan Bazar Police registered a case and took up an investigation The team collected clues from the sceneDCP South Zone Sneha Mehra DCP Central Zone K Shipavalli and other officials also visited the Victory playground IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/hyderabad-cell-phone-thief-injured-in-firing-by-dcp-644949.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pentagon-sending-aircraft-carrier-to-latin-america-644814.html Washington Oct 25 The US military is sending the Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the US Southern Command area of responsibility Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on social media The US Southern Command area of responsibility includes the land mass of Latin America south of Mexico the waters adjacent to Central and South America and the Caribbean SeaThe deployment was made in support of the Presidents directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organisations TCOs and counter narcoterrorism in defence of the Homeland Parnell said on XThese forces will enhance and augment existing capabilities to disrupt narcotics trafficking and degrade and dismantle TCOs he saidLocal analysts view the move as an indication that the Trump administration intends to broaden its anticartel campaign shifting from targeting small vessels in international waters to potentially striking landbased operations across Latin America Xinhua news agency reportedThe US military buildup in the Caribbean is already the largest in the region in more than three decades since the American invasion of Panama according to a Wall Street Journal reportEarlier on Friday US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said the military sank a suspected drugsmuggling vessel overnight in international waters of the Caribbean killing all six people on boardIt was the first nighttime strike on a suspected narcotics vessel and the 10th such operation since September bringing the total death toll from these US strikes to more than 40On October 2 the Trump administration notified Congress in a memo that the US is in a noninternational armed conflict with drug cartels it has designated as terrorist organisations and will treat their members as unlawful combatantsThe strikes have drawn sharp criticism from Congressional DemocratsSenator Jack Reed from Rhode Island the top Democrat on the US Senate Committee on Armed Services said the US government offered no credible legal justification evidence or intelligence for the strikesVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has repeatedly accused the United States of invoking cartel threats as a pretext for pursuing regime change and expanding its military presence in Latin AmericaColombian President Gustavo Petro accused the US government of murder for killing drug suspects at sea IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pentagon-sending-aircraft-carrier-to-latin-america-644814.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-doctors-suicide-maharashtra-resident-doctors-launch-protest-threaten-to-strike-work-if-action-against-culprits-not-taken-644847.html Mumbai Oct 25 Following the tragic suicide by a 26yearold female doctor in Satara after being repeatedly raped by a police officer and being pressurised by an MP to falsify medical reports of accused in jail there has been a wave of anger in the medical fraternity over the issue Resident doctors under the banner of the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors MARD staged protests at KEM Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday over the issue As part of their demonstration doctors wore black armbands to express grief and anger over the incident More than 8000 resident doctors across the state participated in the protest demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the case by either the CID or a Special Investigation Team SITSeveral female doctors at KEM Hospital expressed fear and insecurity stating that they worry such incidents could happen again if action is not takenSpeaking to IANS resident doctor Sameer Warge said After this incident we have tied black ribbons and are carrying out a working protest OPD and emergency services have not been stopped However if our demands are not met we will intensify the protest We are demanding the immediate arrest of the accused and proper functioning of the POSH committee so that there is a sense of accountability and deterrence For now we are continuing our duties but if this situation persists we will be forced to stop workAnother protesting doctor said What is most painful is that despite repeated complaints no one listened to her and no action was taken In the end she took her own life Its deeply unfortunate There must be strict action and a transparent investigationpreferably by the CBI or an independent agency Womens grievances must be heard and the POSH Act must be properly implementedResident doctor Bhumika said This is our silent protest We are tying black ribbons on our arms to condemn the incident We have not stopped medical services but we demand a transparent timebound investigation and the arrest of those responsible There should also be a committee to monitor the pressure faced by doctors POSH must be implemented effectively so that doctors especially women can feel safeAnother resident doctor Seenam added Its a very unfortunate incident We want our demands to be met If no action is taken we will be compelled to stop work As doctors we are here to serve but we also deserve a safe and respectful workplaceMeanwhile the female doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtras Satara district left behind a detailed four page suicide note apart from the inked note on the palm of her hand stating that a police officer raped her four times and exerted pressure on her to issue fake fitness certificates of accused in police cases It has now emerged in her note that she was allegedly under pressure not only from police officials but even from a Member of Parliament MP and his personal assistantsThe woman doctor who worked as a medical officer at the Phaltan subdistrict hospital in Satara also wrote in the note on her palm of her hand that she had been raped four times by SubInspector Gopal Badne and was subjected to mental and physical abuse for over five monthsThe woman doctor who hails from Beed district had been serving in the hospital for 23 months and was just a month away from completing her bond period for service in a rural area when she took the extreme step out of frustrationIn her fourpage suicide note she wrote that police officers pressured her into issuing fake fitness certificates for accused many of whom would not even be brought in for a medical examination When she refused to comply she would be harassed by SubInspector Gopal Badne and others she added in her noteThe reason for my death is SubInspector Gopal Badne who raped me and Prashant Bankar who tortured me mentally and physically for 4 months she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-doctors-suicide-maharashtra-resident-doctors-launch-protest-threaten-to-strike-work-if-action-against-culprits-not-taken-644847.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/elderly-woman-beaten-up-in-kolkata-for-protesting-against-bursting-firecrackers-644611.html Kolkata Oct 23 An elderly woman on Thursday lodged a complaint against five men for beating her up after she objected against bursting of firecrackers late at night The incident took place in Bhawanipur area in south Kolkata in the early hours of Tuesday The elderly woman alleged that she had gone to the police on the same day but the officers refused to register a complaint as it happened to be the night of Kali Puja when it is common for people to burst firecrackersHowever the woman went to the police station again on Thursday accompanied by a lawyer to lodge the complaint This time the police have registered an FIR against five persons based on her complaint However no one has been arrested so far in connection with the incidentIt has been learnt that Anupama Chowdhury a resident of 4B Asutosh Mukherjee Road alleged that some youth from the neighbourhood were bursting firecrackers at around 130 am on the day of Kali Puja which was beyond the permitted hours for bursting crackersThe elderly woman alleged that she had gone to protest against the bursting of firecrackers with such loud noise She alleged that her house had caught a minor fire from the firecrackers The boys however beaten up the woman and her brother for protesting against bursting of firecrackersSpeaking to a section of media persons the elderly woman said I was sleeping at night Suddenly I saw that the house was filled with smoke I could not breathe I went downstairs and asked the boys to stop bursting firecrackers They forcibly grabbed me and beat me up Locals did not come to my rescueShe feels that she may be attacked again At the same time she raised allegations of noncooperation from the police The police however said that an investigation has started into the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/elderly-woman-beaten-up-in-kolkata-for-protesting-against-bursting-firecrackers-644611.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-nab-kingpin-of-inter-state-drug-syndicate-operating-from-thailand-644709.html New Delhi Oct 24 In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the kingpin of an interstate drug syndicate that smuggled hybrid ganja marijuana into India from abroad the police said on Friday   The accused identified as Zamjith KP alias Samjhu 38 a native of Calicut Kerala was detained at Mangaluru Airport on October 21 after arriving from DubaiAccording to the Crime Branch Zamjith had been absconding for months and was the prime mover behind a sophisticated drug network operating across several statesDuring the course of investigation continuous efforts were made to trace and apprehend the accused Zamjith Samjhu and he was successfully detained at Mangaluru Airport on October 21 2025 upon his arrival from Dubai the police saidHis arrest comes months after three of his associates Fahim Ahmad KM Deepak Sharma alias Deepu and Sameer were nabbed on July 9 with 413 kg of hybrid ganjaA case FIR No 17525 was registered under sections 20 and 29 of the NDPS Act at the Crime Branch police stationInvestigations revealed that Zamjith who previously lived in Cambodia for nearly nine years dealing in the tobacco trade later shifted to Thailand where he allegedly ran his narcotics operationsHe is accused of smuggling highgrade hybrid ganja into India through international cargo consignments routed via Mumbai and Delhi airports using a network of couriers and distributorsSo far a total of four persons have been arrested and further investigation is in progress to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in this interstate drug syndicate Efforts are also being made to dismantle the entire network and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice said DCP Pankaj KumarThe Crime Branch is now probing financial transactions and communication trails to uncover the wider network and identify overseas links involved in trafficking hybrid ganja into India IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-nab-kingpin-of-inter-state-drug-syndicate-operating-from-thailand-644709.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-health-dept-seeks-report-on-molestation-of-minor-at-kolkata-hospital-644711.html Kolkata Oct 24 The West Bengal Health Department has sought a detailed report from the authorities of staterun SSKM Medical College amp Hospital in South Kolkata over the molestation of a minor girl within the hospital premises on Wednesday afternoon Insiders from the state health department said that an explanation had also been sought from the hospital authorities on how the accused identified as Amit Mallik could freely move around within the hospital premises despite no longer being attached to the hospital as an employeeAmit Mallik a contractual staff member attached to another Kolkatabased staterun hospital NRS Medical College and Hospital was previously attached to SSKM and by virtue of his old association he frequently visited SSKMIt is learnt that the state health department had directed the SSKM authorities to submit a report in the matter within 72 hours The report from the hospital authorities will be personally examined by the state Health Secretary and thereafter necessary actions in the matter will be taken a health department official saidThe main charge against Mallick who had been framed under various Sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act 2012 is molestation of a 15yearold minor girl at a washroom within SSKM premises The victim came to the Outpatient Department of SSKM for some treatmentThe victims family members claimed that the accused posed as a doctor took the victim to the washroom at the trauma care centre of the hospital and molested her there The victim rushed out of the washroom in a state of shock and revealed her ordeal to her parentsSubsequently the Bhabanipur Police Station was informed after which a team of cops arrested the accused on Wednesday nightEarlier this week a traffic homeguard was arrested for beating a female junior doctor attached to a staterun hospital at Uluberia in Kolkataadjacent Howrah district The accused home guard also gave a rape threat to the woman doctor IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-health-dept-seeks-report-on-molestation-of-minor-at-kolkata-hospital-644711.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/inside-canadas-violent-underworld-gang-wars-isi-links-are-fuelling-transnational-violence-644726.html New Delhi Oct 24 The shooting of Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon in Canada signals the rise of gang wars in the country Over the last couple of years multiple incidents such as the shooting have been reported indicating that these wars have become a nightmare for the security officials in Canada The gang wars are not just playing out in Canada but in the United States as well Officials say that one of the main reasons for these wars escalating is the split between gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar Earlier this month owing to the split Harry Boxer who was running the Bishnoi gang from abroad was shot at in CaliforniaBoth the shootings in Canada and the US were claimed by Goldy Brar gang member Rohit Godara Central Intelligence agencies say that these wars are only going to escalate as the rivalry between the two gangs that once worked together has only worsenedThese gangs continue to thrive for multiple reasons First and foremost most gangsters have the backing of the ISI which uses them to further its Khalistan agenda The National Investigation Agency NIA during its probe learnt that these ISIbacked gangs work in tandem with these Khalistani elements who have managed to find a safe haven in Canada For years Canada has avoided dealing with the problemHowever after Mark Carney became Prime Minister ties with India have been reset Both countries are working towards solving this problem It is a good start says one official while also adding that these things however take timeThe nexus between these gangs and the ISI dates back a long time The ISI had been using these gang initially only to further their narcotics and arms trade It was later on that they were roped in to help the Khalistan movement The gangsters who are living under the patronage of the ISI in countries such as Canada arrange for men to carry out terror attacksFurther the ISI advises these gangsters who are wanted in India to leave the country and take refuge in Canada To ensure that they are protected the ISI has roped in the proscribed Sikhs for Justice SFJ to do the job For these gangs to operate abroad it is impossible to do so without the patronage of the SFJ The members of the SFJ are politically wellconnected and this helps the gangstersIn a recent chargesheet the NIA accused the Canadabased Goldy Brar Ankit Bhawish and USbased Randeep Singh of orchestrating bomb attacks on the Warehouse Club and Human Club in Gurugram Haryana The NIA noted that this was part of a larger conspiracy and the accused persons have carried out the act at the behest of the Babbar Khalsa International BKIWhile these persons are a major menace for India they have started becoming extremely problematic for Canada and the US too These gangsters are no longer carrying out operations covertly but are currently out on the streets The recent shootings in Canada and the US and also the fact that the Kaps Cafe had been attacked twice is proof of how the violence has spilt out on to the streetsIndian officials say that the gang wars are only set to intensify and there is a lot that Canada would need to do More importantly this issue would need to be dealt with an iron fist in the interest of Canadas security Unlike in the past these gangsters are not just using Canada as a safe haven Earlier they would take shelter in Canada and run their narcotics trade and extortion rackets in India Today it has hit the streets of Canada and the fact that there is a full blown rivalry between the Bishnoi and Brar gangs has only made matters worse in terms of internal security IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/inside-canadas-violent-underworld-gang-wars-isi-links-are-fuelling-transnational-violence-644726.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/poverty-surges-to-39-pc-pakistan-moving-faster-towards-destitution-644748.html London Oct 24 Pakistan is facing a deepening poverty crisis that reflects the convergence of economic mismanagement structural inefficiencies and environmental devastation The poverty rate which had been declining for nearly two decades has now surged to 39 per cent pushing an estimated 125 million additional people below the poverty line according to an article in Lens Asia a Bangladesh media outletBetween fiscal years 2020 and 2025 the country has experienced severe volatility in inflation GDP per capita growth and sectoral performance all of which have contributed to a sharp rise in poverty the article statesPersistently high energy costs and elevated core inflation continued to squeeze vulnerable families many of whom were already struggling to meet basic needs Human capital development has also suffered with over onethird of children out of school in 202425 The exclusion is most severe among female students and the youngest age cohorts threatening longterm productivity and perpetuating cycles of poverty the article points outOne of the most crippling contributors to Pakistans economic distress is the circular debt crisis in the power sector which has ballooned to Rs 24 trillion as of September 2025 equivalent to 21 per cent of the countrys GDPThis debt represents unpaid dues to electricity companies for power that has already been consumed but not compensated for creating a vicious cycle that stifles growth and drains public resourcesAt the heart of this crisis are Independent Power Producers IPPs private entities operating under contracts signed since the 1990s that guarantee profits in US dollars while shielding them from business risksThese contracts include capacity charges which require payments for simply keeping power plants operational and takeorpay clauses that obligate the government to purchase electricity regardless of actual demandA government inquiry revealed that IPPs earned Rs 1000 billion in excess profits through inflated costs and guaranteed payments Yet instead of recovering these funds the government chose to pass the burden onto citizensFiscal consolidation measures have further exacerbated poverty Indirect tax hikes have disproportionately impacted the poor while realterm reductions in the Public Sector Development Programme PSDP have curtailed infrastructure spending and limited labour income opportunitiesNatural disasters have compounded these economic challenges particularly in floodaffected districts across Balochistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh Over 118 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity during the winter lean period with 22 million classified in Emergency IPC Phase 4These regions continue to grapple with reduced crop and livestock production due to heavy monsoon rains that submerged farmland and triggered disease outbreaks among animalsAmid this backdrop of economic fragility Pakistans currency appears deceptively stable As of September 2025 the USDPKR exchange rate stands at 28201 having strengthened slightly over the past month while declining 194 per cent over the past yearThis apparent stability however is the result of one of the most aggressive currency manipulation campaigns in emerging market historyThe State Bank of Pakistan has purchased 9 billion from the interbank market over the past nine months to artificially boost reserves and create demand for the rupee despite market fundamentals suggesting otherwisePakistans foreign exchange market is particularly vulnerable due to its shallow structure with a daily turnover of just 200300 millionCentral bank interventions now account for 3040 per cent of daily volume distorting price discovery and making stability exponentially more expensive to maintain as pressures mountWithout urgent reforms Pakistan risks entrenching poverty for millions more undermining its development goals and destabilising its social fabric The illusion of stability cannot mask the reality of growing deprivation and the time for corrective action is rapidly running out the article added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/poverty-surges-to-39-pc-pakistan-moving-faster-towards-destitution-644748.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-aims-to-become-model-state-in-combating-human-trafficking-dgp-khurania-644755.html Bhubaneswar Oct 24 Director General of Police DGP Odisha YB Khurania on Friday said that the primary objective of the Odisha Police in the coming days is to dismantle the human trafficking network in the state through the advanced use of information technology digital tracking data analytics and monitoring While inaugurating a statelevel workshop on human trafficking DGP Khurania said In the current scenario human trafficking is a very serious and worrisome issue not only for Odisha but for the entire country With the coordinated efforts of the judiciary police women and child safety units Labour Department voluntary organisations and all individuals in society we will be successful in controlling this shameful actKhurania also urged all stakeholders to work together to transform Odisha into a model state in the fight against human trafficking He stated that human trafficking is not merely a crime but also a violation of basic human rightsHuman trafficking is not merely a crime it is a grave violation of human rights It particularly deprives women children and youth of their dignity freedom and future In Odisha instances of human trafficking are seen in the form of sexual exploitation forced labour domestic child labour and the trafficking of young women under the pretext of providing jobs or marriage Khurania addedThe DGP emphasised that the role of Integrated AntiHuman Trafficking Units IAHTUs and District Labour Officers is crucial in combating human trafficking He described IAHTU officials as the backbone of efforts related to investigation and victim rescueKhurania said that the Odisha Police plan to further strengthen the IAHTUs by augmenting human resources providing specialised training and enhancing technical knowledge and professional skillsIn addition the State Police are maintaining close coordination with other states to implement effective measures for curbing human traffickingIt is worth noting that the Odisha Police under its special drive Operation Anweshan has rescued 1209 children including 131 boys and 1078 girls IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-aims-to-become-model-state-in-combating-human-trafficking-dgp-khurania-644755.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/dri-seizes-drugs-valued-at-rs-108-crore-arrests-26-foreigners-644769.html New Delhi Oct 24 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI has busted a major narcotics manufacturing and distribution network operating across the National Capital Region arresting 26 foreign nationals and seizing large quantities of heroin cocaine and amphetamine valued at Rs 10881 crore in the illicit international market according to an official statement issued on Friday In total 1627 kg of amphetamine 79 kg of cocaine 18 kg of heroin 213 kg of ganja and 11542 kg of precursor chemicals collectively valued at approximately Rs 10881 crore were seized during the course of the operationThe coordinated multiday operation was conducted between October 21 and 23 Acting on specific intelligence inputs DRI officers raided a clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing facility located on an isolated farm near highrise residential buildings in Greater Noida The search led to the seizure of 1140 kg of amphetamine and 110923 kg of precursor chemicals used for its manufacture the statement saidSimultaneously the main handler of the syndicate was apprehended from his residence in Gurugram and 133 kg of amphetamine was recovered from his possessionIn a swift followup operation DRI officers identified additional premises in West Delhi suspected to be used for storing and distributing contraband The premises situated in a densely populated area with narrow lanes posed significant logistical and security challengesDuring the raid officers encountered a large number of individuals who attempted to obstruct official proceedings Despite the hostile environment and the risk of evidence destruction the DRI team assisted by Delhi Police displayed restraint and tactical acumen successfully securing the premises and completing the search the statement addedThe operation resulted in multiple arrests and the recovery of 779 kg of cocaine 187 kg of heroin 354 kg of amphetamine 2 kg of ganja 015 kg of methaqualone and 450 kg of precursor chemicals used in drug production along with Rs 37 lakh in cash suspected to be proceeds from drug traffickingFurther investigation is underway to identify the wider network and possible international links of the syndicateThis complex operation executed across multiple jurisdictions and under challenging field conditions exemplifies the DRIs commitment to intelligenceled enforcement interagency coordination and its unwavering resolve to combat the threat of narcotics smuggling and synthetic drug manufacture the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/dri-seizes-drugs-valued-at-rs-108-crore-arrests-26-foreigners-644769.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rs-4-300-crore-loan-fraud-ed-seizes-rs-67-crore-assets-of-power-company-officials-644773.html Nagpur Oct 24 The ED attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 6779 crore in the form of bank balances lands buildings and flats linked to a businessman and a coalbased power project company involved in a Rs 4300 crore bank loan fraud said an official on Friday The Nagpur zonal unit of the ED took action against properties situated across Maharashtra Kolkata Delhi and Andhra Pradesh in the name of Manoj Jayaswal his family members and othersThe operation on October 16 was conducted under the provisions of PMLA 2002 in the case against Corporate Power Limited and others The total attachmentsseizurefrozen bank assets in this case now stand at Rs 571 croreThe money laundering case against the company and its officials is linked to a proposed coalbased power plant in Jharkhand of 1080 MW power for which a loan was taken from a consortium of 20 banks led by the Union Bank of IndiaThe ED initiated its PMLA investigation based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI against Corporate Power Limited its promoters directors and others for criminal conspiracy cheating and forgeryThe federal agency probe revealed that the accused created a network of 800 shell companies and 5000 bank accounts to misappropriate the loan funds that were declared nonperforming assets NPA in 201314Earlier the agency had conducted searches in Kolkata Nagpur and Visakhapatnam in the case and recovered cash documents and seized movable assets like mutual funds securities and term depositsThe CBI after registering an FIR said in a statement in 2022 that the Union Bank of India the lead lender of the consortium declared the account as nonperforming assets NPA on September 30 2013 and subsequently the other member consortium banks also classified the said account as NPAThe accounts of the said borrower company were declared as fraudulent on October 25 2019 the CBI said in a statementShedding light on the modus operandi used in the Rs 430787 crore loan fraud the CBI said It was further alleged that between the years 2009 to 2013 the said borrower had submitted manipulated project cost statements and also diverted the bank fundsIt was also alleged that the trade receivables mainly including transactions to related parties and funds were diverted to a web of various companies that were dummy accounts accordingly the borrower was able to siphon off the funds the CBI statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rs-4-300-crore-loan-fraud-ed-seizes-rs-67-crore-assets-of-power-company-officials-644773.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/hanging-in-room-kota-student-commits-suicide-after-failing-exams--644777.html Jaipur Oct 24 A 21yearold MBBS student of Kota Medical College died by suicide after reportedly falling into depression over failing in her exams The incident took place in Akashvani Colony which falls under the Nayapura police station area of Kota said officials on Friday According to SHO Vinod Kumar the deceased Prachi Meena 21 was a thirdyear MBBS studentHe said that she lived with her father Kamal Prasad and three siblings in a government quarterHer mother had passed away a few years ago and since then Prachi had been living with her family in Kota while pursuing her studies SHO Kumar saidHe said that Prachi had been deeply upset ever since she failed her medical exams adding that her father Kamal Prasad stated that she had been depressed for the past few daysOn Thursday while her elder sister was at home in another room Prachi ended her life by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in her room he saidSHO Kumar added that her sister upon discovering the tragic scene screamed for helpHearing her cries neighbours rushed in untied the noose and immediately took Prachi to a nearby private hospital Doctors there referred her to MBS Hospital where medical staff declared her dead after examination he saidSHO Kumar said that preliminary investigations suggest the cause of the suicide was depression related to academic failureNo suicide note was recovered from the spot However statements from family members and neighbours indicate that she had been mentally disturbed over her exam results he saidHe said that Prachis father Kamal Prasad works at All India Radio Jhalawar and commutes daily from Kota for his job adding that on learning about the tragedy he rushed home immediatelyPolice later conducted a postmortem at MBS Hospital and handed over the body to the family for the last rites he saidThe incident has once again highlighted the growing pressure and mental health challenges faced by students in Kota which is known as the countrys coaching hubThe police have registered a case under Section 174 of the CrPC and initiated further investigation said officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/hanging-in-room-kota-student-commits-suicide-after-failing-exams--644777.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sahiti-infratec-case-ed-attaches-rs-12-crore-assets-for-duping-homebuyers-644783.html Hyderabad Oct 24 The ED attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 1265 crore belonging to Sahiti Infratec Ventures India Pvt Ltd SIVIPL its former director Sandu Purnachandra Rao and his family members in a PMLA case related to fraud with homebuyers an official said on Friday The Hyderabad Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate attached the movable and immovable properties under PMLA 2002 taking the value of seized assets in this case so far to Rs 17415 crore said the official in a statementBoodati Lakshminarayan Managing Director of SIVIPL was arrested by the ED in September last year under provisions for money laundering involving over Rs 1000 croreIn December 2023 the ED had attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 16150 crore belonging to SIVIPL its Managing Director its former director S Purnachandra Rao their family members and related entities and Omics International LtdIn January 2024 the Hyderabad Police registered a case against Lakshminarayana and 21 others for allegedly conspiring to dupe 1752 customers The accused had collected Rs 111993 crore from the customersDuring the investigation into the complaint filed by M Yashwanth Kumar and 240 others police found that Lakshminarayana along with other directors authorised signatories and the marketing team lured the victims with the promise of providing highrise apartments at the Sahiti Sarvani Elite project in Ameenpur village of Sangareddy districtThey were booked for alleged fraudulent activities carried out from June 2019 to 2022According to the complaint the accused made a prelaunch offer even before acquiring land for the project and obtaining necessary permissions and started collecting deposits from customers in June 2019Investigations revealed that the accused applied to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority HMDA for permission in May and June 2022 and approval was granted on August 1 2022The investigators said that after collecting Rs 504 crore for the Sarvani Elite project the accused initiated several other projects but failed to complete them The total amount collected from customers for nine projects including Sarvani Elite is approximately Rs 1119 croreIn May another case was registered against Sahiti Infra and Lakshminarayana following a complaint by a victimVictims of Sahiti Sarvani Elite had also staged a protest in May demanding that the police expedite the investigation into what they called the biggest real estate scam in Telangana IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sahiti-infratec-case-ed-attaches-rs-12-crore-assets-for-duping-homebuyers-644783.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/law-and-order-completely-collapsed-in-karnataka-claims-bjp-644784.html Bengaluru Oct 24 Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday alleged that the law and order situation in Karnataka has completely collapsed under the Congressled government Addressing the media at the BJP office here he said Yesterday seven men broke into a house and raped a woman they were arrested later If there were any fear of the law or the police would such a thing have happenedHe referred to other incidents alleging a pattern of administrative failure During Dussehra a nomadic woman came to Mysuru to sell balloons An 89yearold girl was raped and killed no one has been punished They were from Kalaburagi but the minister in charge hasnt even enquired about the incident he said targeting Minister Priyank KhargeHe further said In Vijayapura an 11yearold Dalit girl was raped and killed Yet no one has raised their voice The Congress government is turning a blind eyeNarayanaswamy also criticised the government over unpaid staff Anganwadi workers havent been paid for three months Librarians havent received salaries for 20 months A mother in Sedam unable to run her household took her own life In Chamarajanagar a waterman died by suicide after not getting his salary for 27 monthsHe claimed citizens have lost faith in the administration Ever since the Congress government came to power misfortune has befallen the state People are angry and disheartened he remarkedHe also slammed the condition of roads Theres not a single road in Bengaluru without potholes Pregnant women cant reach hospitals and end up giving birth on the way he said adding that even hospital staff are frustratedAccusing Congress of deflecting public attention he said You won 136 seats Where is the vote theft you talk about You raise different issues just to cover up your failuresNarayanaswamy also mocked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying The Chief Minister doesnt even know the difference between a new moon and a full moon For this government it seems Amavasya has covered the state in darkness IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/law-and-order-completely-collapsed-in-karnataka-claims-bjp-644784.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/anyone-attacking-the-police-will-get-appropriate-response-warns-haryana-dgp-644787.html Chandigarh Oct 24 Haryana Director General of Police DGP OP Singh on Friday said the working style of the police would be completely transformed but also underlined that indiscipline or misconduct would not be tolerated and warned that if anyone retaliates or attacks the police they will receive an immediate and appropriate response The police must now become proactive solutionoriented coordinated and citizencentric Simultaneously the living and working conditions of police personnel will also be improved the DGP said while chairing a meeting with all Commissioners of Police CPs Superintendents of Police SPs and Station House Officers SHOs in Panchkula near hereThe DGP directed officers of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation HPHC to ensure that within two weeks all police stations and posts are upgradedKitchens washrooms electrical wiring and safety systems should be repaired and improved He emphasized that every police station should appear clean safe and organisedMy foremost objective is to keep Haryana Police fighting fit and in working order an official statement quoting DGP Singh saidMistakes during duty are natural but indiscipline or misconduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances He added that Haryana Police remains on duty 247 365 days a year in service of the public I cannot see any of my police personnel in harms way we are here not to die but to serve and protect the peopleIf any criminal breaks the law they will be sent behind bars as per legal procedure but if anyone retaliates or attacks the police they will receive an immediate and appropriate response Haryana Police stands as a strong shield between the citizens and criminalsThe DGP directed that the families of martyred police personnel must receive immediate help as per rulesNo delays should occur and a report on their status should be submitted every 15 days No work related to martyr families should be left pendingThe DGP instructed all district officers to conduct regular field visits interact with police personnel and boost their morale He emphasized that polite behaviour with the public is crucialPolice officials should use simple courteous words like Please Sorry Thank You this will improve the image of the police and strengthen public trustThe DGP said the police must now remain active on social media Officers should monitor those spreading rumours or misinformation against the police right from the initial stage All police stations and posts must work together and formulate joint strategies to reduce crime in their surrounding areasDirector of Haryana Police Academy Arshinder Chawla has been directed to provide practical training to new subinspectors so that they learn reallife policing instead of adopting a filmy approach The DGP instructed that officers posted in sensitive areas must not take leave without prior intimationThe SHOs must inform the IG before taking leave and SPs must inform the ADG Law and Order DGP Singh concluded by saying that the goal of Haryana Police is clear every policeman must remain safe every citizen must live without fear and every police station must stand as a symbol of public trust IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/anyone-attacking-the-police-will-get-appropriate-response-warns-haryana-dgp-644787.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/foiled-is-terror-bid-2-suspects-sent-to-delhi-police-custody-till-oct-27-644789.html New Delhi Oct 24 Two suspected IS operatives arrested before they could plant a bomb in Delhi were on Friday sent to three days police custody till October 27 by a city court an official said Md Adnan Khan alias Abu Muharib 19 a resident of Sadiq Nagar in south Delhi and Adnan Khan alias Abu Mohammad 20 a resident of Karond Bhopal MP were arrested on October 16 and 18 respectivelyOn Friday the Delhi court sent the two to police custody to pave the way for their interrogation on the data recovered from their mobile phones and pen drives seized from themThe Delhi Police through the public prosecutor had sought an extension in the two accuseds custody by four days but the court at Patiala House complex allowed only a threeday extension in their custodyWhile seeking their custody the police said the gadgets seized from the two had been sent for lab analysis and they wanted to interrogate the two over their social media accountsThe police also informed the court that they were yet to question some other suspects involved in the foiled attempt to strike terror in the national CapitalBoth suspects allegedly communicated with a Syriabased IS handler identified as Abu Ibrahim alQureshi according to the policeThe defence lawyer told the court that they had not yet been given a copy of the first information report FIRPramod Singh Kushwah Additional Commissioner of Police Special Cell said the interstate module of IS was disseminating jihadi videos on social media and had progressed to an advanced stage of planning attacks at crowded locations in Delhi during the festive seasonThey had started procuring materials for improvised explosive devices IEDs he saidAfter their arrest the Delhi Police have recovered a pen drive containing the video of Md Adnan Delhi taking the Bayʿah while dressed in IS attire black clothing and scarf an IS flag mobile phones containing radical videos and related material hard disks and a laptopEarlier surveillance showed that Md Adnan Delhi and Adnan Khan Bhopal were active on multiple social platforms using them to spread extremist content recruit followers and coordinate activities the police saidDuring a search of Md Adnans Delhi residence investigators recovered three mobile phones containing incriminating IS material images and manuals detailing remote detonation systems instructions on making plastic bombs and Molotov cocktails a pen drive hard disks an IS flag the clothing used during the Bayah and a timer clock intended for use in an IEDThe suspect from Bhopal had previously been arrested by Uttar Pradesh ATS under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and after obtaining bail in 2024 he resumed terroristrelated activity chiefly through online recruitment and propaganda dissemination In June 2024 he was arrested by UP ATS for threatening an Additional Session Judge in connection with the videographic survey of GyanvapiThe police said Md Adnan from Delhi admitted to taking the Bayah pledge of allegiance to the current IS Caliph Abu Hafs alHashimi alQurayshi through a Syriabased handlerThe Bayah was recorded on video while the suspect was dressed in IS attire said a police statementThe investigators said the Bhopalbased suspect regularly sent radical jihadi videos and instructed Md Adnan is in Delhi to edit and disseminate them IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/foiled-is-terror-bid-2-suspects-sent-to-delhi-police-custody-till-oct-27-644789.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-armed-robbers-killed-four-ak-47-rifles-seized-in-northern-afghanistan-644790.html Kabul Oct 24 Afghan police gunned down two armed robbers and seized four AK47 rifles during a confrontation in northern Balkh province the provincial police office announced in a statement on Friday The incident took place late Thursday night in the Chahi district where the robbers ambushed a passenger vehicle looting all the belongings from its passengers The victims promptly reported the crime enabling a rapid police response the statement said Xinhua News Agency reportedWhen police attempted to arrest the suspects the robbers resisted triggering a brief firefight that resulted in both assailants deathsA search of their possessions uncovered four Kalashnikov assault rifles two belonging to the robbers and two previously stolen from security forcesIn a related incident police killed another armed robber in a clash in neighbouring Sari Pul province on WednesdayNo additional casualties were reported and investigations are ongoingOn October 6 provincial police spokesman Mullah Ezatullah Haqqani said police discovered and seized nearly 400 pieces of firearms and military equipment during a series of operations in the southern Afghanistan Helmand province over the past five monthsThe weaponry which includes 41 stocks of Kalashnikovs 188 pieces of pistols one piece of RPG7 two stocks of M16 more than 170 pieces of other types of arms and thousands of bullets and projectiles has been confiscated from the provincial capital Lashkar Gah and adjoining districts the official assertedPolice have also taken into custody 75 individuals on charges of keeping and carrying arms illegally the official further saidAs part of efforts to ensure viable peace in the postwar Afghanistan the Afghan governments security organs have collected thousands of arms and ammunition including battle tanks since taking over power more than four years agoEarlier on September 14 the provincial police office said police had discovered arms and ammunition in operations in eastern Afghanistans Kapisa provinceThe weaponry which included eight pieces of hand grenades and firearms has been discovered and seized by police in a series of operations over the past couple of days IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-armed-robbers-killed-four-ak-47-rifles-seized-in-northern-afghanistan-644790.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-hc-upholds-divorce-over-repeated-verbal-abuse-by-wife-644792.html New Delhi Oct 24 The Delhi High Court has upheld a decree of divorce granted to an advocate against his wife holding that her repeated verbal abuse and derogatory messages amounted to grave mental cruelty A Bench of Justices Anil Kshetrapal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar dismissed the wifes appeal against the Family Courts 2023 judgment that had dissolved the couples marriage under Section 131ia of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955The Justice Kshetrapalled Bench said that the wifes conduct including sending abusive messages that questioned her husbands legitimacy and insulted his mother caused grave mental agony The most compelling evidence comprises the series of text messages sent from the Appellants mobile number which contained vile derogatory and scandalous language it observedSpecific messages dated 09052011 15052011 and 27062011 which included terms such as bastard son of a bitch and suggestions that his mother should earn through prostitution are by themselves sufficient to constitute mental cruelty of the gravest kind added the Delhi High CourtRejecting the wifes argument that the husband must have sent those messages to himself from her wifes phone the Justice Kshetrapalled Bench held that the explanation was inherently improbable and an afterthoughtIt said The appellants explanation that the respondent husband must have sent these messages to himself from her phone is inherently improbable and was rightly rejected by the learned Family Court as an afterthought particularly since this defence was never pleaded in the written statement and no corroborative evidence was adduced to support itWords and communications of the sort proved in this case are not innocuous observed the Delhi High Court adding that the Family Court had correctly regarded them as causing grave mental agony to the respondent husband The appellant wife habitually used derogatory epithets such as janwar son of a bitch haramzada kutta and kamina in daily interactions the Justice Kshetrapalled Bench recordedShe slapped the respondent husband for merely expressing a desire to accompany her to Mumbai and from the inception of the marriage refused conjugal relations it added The Delhi High Court agreed with the Family Court that the marriage had irretrievably broken down noting that the parties had been living separately for over 14 yearsWhile it acknowledged that the husbands conduct in filing multiple complaints was not entirely desirable the Delhi High Court held that two wrongs do not make a right Such conduct by the Respondent husband could not justify or erase the independently established cruelty inflicted by the appellant wife through her unabashed verbal and textual abuse the Justice Kshetrapalled Bench statedRejecting the wifes appeal the Delhi High Court said We find no merit in the present appeal The Family Courts decision to grant a decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty is based on a cogent and balanced appreciation of the evidence and a correct application of legal principles IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-hc-upholds-divorce-over-repeated-verbal-abuse-by-wife-644792.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/surprise-inspections-at-hyderabad-gyms-to-check-steroid-abuse-644802.html Hyderabad Oct 24 Drugs Control Administration of Telangana carried out surprise inspections of gyms on Friday under a special drive to detect illegal stocking and sale of anabolicandrogenic steroids and cardiac stimulants such as Mephentermine Sulphate injections to gymgoers for abuse in bodybuilding The Drug Control Administration DCA said that abuse of prescription medicines such as anabolicandrogenic steroids and Mephentermine Sulphate Injections for bodybuilding can lead to various adverse effects including cardiovascular disorders and may even result in death if misusedAs part of the special drive the DCA conducted surprise inspections at 20 gyms across Hyderabad in coordination with the local police authoritiesThe inspections were carried out at gyms located in Secunderabad Mehdipatnam Tolichowki Malakpet Punjagutta Narsingi Banjara Hills Jubilee Hills Madhapur Kothapet Kukatpally and Suraram said Shahnawaz Qasim Director General DCAAccording to the DCA the abuse of anabolicandrogenic steroids poses significant health risks These drugs often misused by bodybuilders to enhance muscle growth can lead to a range of adverse effects including cardiovascular issues liver damage mood swings and hormonal imbalances Moreover longterm abuse can result in severe health complications such as infertility kidney failure and psychiatric disordersMephentermine Sulphate Injection is a cardiac stimulant primarily used to normalise decreased blood pressure hypotension that may arise from administering anaesthesia in spinal procedures during surgery Only a doctor should determine the appropriate dose and duration of this medicine for each individualHowever Mephentermine Sulphate injection with its cardiac stimulatory action is being misused to enhance endurance in bodybuilders The DCA said that certain gyms are illegally selling Mephentermine Injection to gymgoers who misuse it to improve physical performance in competitive sports or bodybuildingAny gym found illegally stocking or selling prescription medicines will face strict legal action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 Gym owners and staff are warned to refrain from such illegal practices and ensure full compliance with the lawThe illegal stocking and sale of such prescription drugs to gymgoers constitute a violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and individuals involved are liable for imprisonment of up to five years said Shahnawaz Qasim IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/surprise-inspections-at-hyderabad-gyms-to-check-steroid-abuse-644802.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-court-directs-social-media-platforms-to-remove-videos-targeting-cm-mann-644803.html Chandigarh Oct 24 A Mohali court in Punjab on Friday directed major social media platforms including Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram YouTube X Corp and Telegram to remove objectionable videos targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann within 24 hours of the receipt of the court order The court attached a list of 166 specific URLs from these platforms Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Manpreet Kaur in her order directed the platforms to remove the content with respect to the specific URLs as mentioned The alleged offensive material is directed to be removed forthwith and in any event within 24 hours of the receipt of the court order The court acted on an application filed by the State Cyber Crime Department Mohali which argued that the fabricated content potentially AIgenerated was vulgar and had the tendency to disturb public order The court also issued a specific direction to Google search engine to ensure the offensive content becomes nonsearchable by deindexing and dereferencing it Furthermore all platforms have been directed to preserve all information and records associated with the offending material to prevent the destruction of evidence The fake video was reportedly circulated from the account of Jagman Samra a Canadian resident After the videos went viral a case was registered against Samra Meanwhile the content was initially taken down from the account of Samra the court noted that certain mischievous persons have started reuploading or circulating the same or substantially similar objectionable content across various other platforms leading to the comprehensive list of 166 links submitted to the court The order warned the intermediaries that failure to comply with the directions would lead them to forfeit their exemption from liability under the IT Act paving the way for legal action against them IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-court-directs-social-media-platforms-to-remove-videos-targeting-cm-mann-644803.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-for-attack-on-gau-rakshak-dal-activist-in-hyderabad-644574.html Hyderabad Oct 23 Rachakonda Police on Thursday arrested three accused for the attack on a Gau Rakshak Dal activist on the outskirts of Hyderabad Bidla Prashanth Kumar alias Sonu Singh 28 was injured when a man who is into the cattle transport business opened fire on him near Yamnampet Ghatkesar on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Wednesday eveningMohammad Ibrahim Qureshi 24 who had opened fire Kuruva Srinivas 29 and Hassanbin Mosin 22 were arrested in the early hours of Thursday at Shamshabad Another accused Mohammad Haneef Qureshi 34 is abscondingWhile Ibrahim and Mosin are in the cattle transport business Srinivas is a farmerRachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu told media persons that they arrested the accused within 12 hoursPolice seized one countrymade pistol a car and three cell phones from the accused Two cartridges 5 mm diameter were recovered from the crime scene A pellet removed from the injured mans body at a hospital was also recoveredA case under sections 109 612 rw 35 BNS and section 251a 27 of the Arms Act has been registered at Pocharam IT Corridor Police StationPrashanth told police that he was called to the location by his friend Srinivas Prasant said he met Srinivas along with Ibrahim Haneef Qureshi and Hassan bin MosinThe accused confronted him for exposing their illegal cattle transportation and in the ensuing argument Ibrahim took out a gun from his car and shot Prashanth in the right side of the chest before fleeingInvestigation revealed the motive was dual retaliation against the victim who caused an estimated Rs 1 crore loss to Ibrahim by intercepting his cattletransporting vehicles and potential conflict arising from the victims alleged demand for Rs 5 lakh to cease his activitiesThe swift action by the police in shifting the injuredvictim to the hospital by the Patrol Mobile and Blue Colt officers has helped the injured person save his life and also the accused were arrested within no time by the formation of special teams in coordination with all the wings the Police Commissioner saidDue to Prashanths intervention five cases were registered against the accused previously which led to the seizure of vehiclesThe cases were registered at different police stations under the Telangana State Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ActAn extortion case was also registered against Ibrahim in 2022 at Kamatipura Police StationMeanwhile BJP leaders led by the partys state unit president were detained by police when they staged a protest outside the office of the Director General of Police The BJP staged a protest against the firing on a Gau Rakshak Dal activistThe police whisked away the BJP leaders and workers in vehicles IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-for-attack-on-gau-rakshak-dal-activist-in-hyderabad-644574.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bsf-apprehends-minor-with-11-gold-biscuits-along-india-bangladesh-border-644584.html Kolkata Oct 23 The Border Security Force BSF has apprehended a minor boy with 11 gold biscuits along the IndoBangladesh Border IBB in the North 24Parganas district of West Bengal The incident has brought to light how smugglers are now using minors as couriers to evade arrest Troops of the 143 Bn BSF South Bengal Frontier deployed at the Bithari Border Outpost had received intelligence inputs of an attempt to smuggle gold in their area of jurisdiction During checks they came across an Indian minor carrying a briefcase During a search a black packet with the 11 gold biscuits were found in his possession a senior BSF official said According to an official the weight of the seized gold is 128617 grams It is valued at around Rs 164 crore During questioning the boy said that he is a resident of Daharkanda village in the Swarupnagar police station area of North 24Parganas He also said that he had been sent by his mother to deliver the packet to a designated point The boy has been handed over to concerned authorities along with the gold for further legal processing A search has been launched for the boys mother and others involved in the racket This recovery once again underscores the alertness professionalism and commitment of BSF troops in curbing crossborder smuggling along the IndiaBangladesh border despite attempts by criminal networks to exploit minors for such illegal activities the official said While stating that the BSF personnel are fully capable of preventing all kinds of illegal activities along the border he urged the border population to report any information regarding gold smuggling or other crimes to ensure peace in the area They can call the Seema Sathi Helpline Number 14419 or send a WhatsApp text or voice message to 9903472227 Those providing credible information would be suitably rewarded and their identities kept confidential he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bsf-apprehends-minor-with-11-gold-biscuits-along-india-bangladesh-border-644584.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/devasom-minister-should-resign-tdb-members-should-be-kicked-out-lop-satheesan-644352.html Palakkad Oct 22 The political storm over the Sabarimala gold scam intensified on Wednesday with the Leader of Opposition LoP Satheesan demanding the resignation of the current Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan and the dismissal of the Travancore Devaswom Board TDB Satheesan said based on the latest observations of the Kerala High Court which have underlined the seriousness of the allegations VN Vasavan should quit and the TDB should be dismissedElaborating on the scam Satheesan said the fraud dates back to 2019 when original goldplated Dwarapalaka plates were allegedly replaced with fake copper sheets and the originals sold to private partiesThe then TDB leadership along with sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti presently under arrest was already under the scanner The current Board acted with full knowledge of this earlier scam when it reassigned work to the same Potti in 2025 said SatheesanHe also highlighted contradictions in the the Devaswom Commissioners actionsOn July 30 the Commissioner had reportedly objected to assigning gold plating work to outsiders and warned against trusting a private agency However just a week later the position was reversed and the work was given to Potti again allegedly after intervention from the current TDB President added LoP SatheesanThe High Court in its recent interim observations noted that the Board violated both Devaswom manuals and earlier court orders while allowing the plates to be moved outThe court also pointed out that had it not intervened the Dwarapalaka plates taken out in 2025 might also have been soldThis is not negligence it is an organized looting of temple gold The Minister must resign immediately and the entire Board must be kicked out added SatheesanHe further alleged that the President of the Devaswom Board played a direct role in overruling the Commissioners objectionsIf officials are accused why is the President still in office the leader askedIncidentally PS Prasanth the present TDB President is a CPIM leaderEarlier he was a top district leader in the Congress party and had unsuccessfully contested in the 2021 Assembly polls from his home constituency in the capital districtSoon after Prasanth lost the polls he dumped the Congress party and joined the CPIM Soon thereafter he was made the President of the TDB IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/devasom-minister-should-resign-tdb-members-should-be-kicked-out-lop-satheesan-644352.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/court-nixes-bail-pleas-sends-durgapur-gang-rape-accused-to-judicial-custody-ti-parade-on-oct-24-644371.html Kolkata Oct 22 A Durgapur court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of the four accused in the gangrape of a secondyear medical student and sent them to judicial custody It also ordered the Test Identification TI parade of all the accused on October 24 Four of the six arrested accused were produced before the judge on Wednesday afternoon and the judge ordered fivedays judicial custody of the four accusedOn Tuesday two other accused in the same case were produced before the court which had similarly rejected their bail plea and sent them to judicial custody as wellThe court has also ordered the TI parade of all the accused on October 24 after which all six accused will be produced before the court on October 27 when their judicial custody endsOn the other hand the court on Wednesday also checked the WhatsApp chats of the victim and her classmate Public Prosecutor Bibhas Chatterjee said There is no more confusion in this case Those who are really involved will be punished The court heard the statements of two people on Tuesday The applications of the remaining four people were heard today However the government has opposed their bail applicationHe further said that the victims classmate who was arrested claimed that he was not involved in the crime in any way However we have given a lot of information to the court We hope that the case will be decided soon said ChatterjeeSources said the police have added several sections against two of the six accused people in the caseEarlier a case was registered against the six arrested people under sections of gangrape criminal conspiracy common intention and extortion by force of money property or benefit by intimidation According to police sources in addition to those sections sections of extortion wrongful confinement and outraging the modesty of a woman have been added against two of themOn October 10 the secondyear medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped by five people in a forested area outside a private medical college and hospital in West Burdwan districts DurgapurBased on the complaint lodged by the victim the police earlier arrested all five accused in the case The police said that only one person was involved in the physical sexual assault of the medical student Later the police arrested the male friend of the victim The male friend was arrested after investigators found inconsistencies in his response during interrogation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/court-nixes-bail-pleas-sends-durgapur-gang-rape-accused-to-judicial-custody-ti-parade-on-oct-24-644371.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-police-rescue-6-month-old-kidnapped-near-kalol-644378.html Gandhinagar Oct 22 On Diwali day a sixmonthold infant Shahrukh was kidnapped from the outskirts of Panot village near Chhatral Road in Kalol Gandhinagar district in Gujarat However the Gandhinagar police cracked the case within hours tracing the accused and safely rescuing the child According to police sources Kala Mir and her family had gone shopping in Kalol and were sitting near a lassi stall close to Chhatral Bridge around 230 pm on October 20 Kala Mir briefly stepped away to buy balm from a nearby medical store leaving her infant son with the family In that short span an unidentified woman dressed in a green saree walked off toward the bridge carrying the babyWhen Kala Mir returned she found her child missing and immediately raised an alarm Responding swiftly teams from Kalol Taluka Police Local Crime Branch LCB Special Operations Group SOG and Cyber Surveillance units launched a coordinated investigation CCTV footage and local intelligence led officers to identify the suspect as Madhi Nayak a 40yearold woman who previously resided in Galaxy Society ChhatralAfter an 18hour search using technical surveillance and informant networks police traced and apprehended Madhiben Nayak in MedaAdaraj village The kidnapped Shahrukh was found unharmed and safely reunited with his parents During interrogation the accused reportedly confessed that she had abducted the baby out of a deep desire to have a child of her ownFollowing her arrest Gandhinagar Police handed the infant back to his family who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the officers for their swift and effective actionIn 2023 Gujarat reported a significant increase in child abduction cases with the National Crime Records Bureau NCRB documenting a total of 734 abductions including both minors and adults Notably 296 of these cases were registered in Ahmedabad marking a sharp rise from 182 cases in 2021 The majority of victims were girls aged between 12 and 16 years often abducted for purposes such as forced marriages human trafficking and sexual exploitation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-police-rescue-6-month-old-kidnapped-near-kalol-644378.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/attacks-on-doctors-not-acceptable-in-civilised-society-bengal-governor-644390.html Kolkata Oct 22 West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday reacted strongly to the assault of a lady junior doctor at a staterun hospital in Kolkataadjacent Howrah district by a home guard earlier this week and claimed that the attack on doctors was simply unacceptable in a civilised society Doctors are the lifeline of our society and dedicate their whole lives to treating us when required Violence against doctors is neither a civilised behaviour nor is it desirable read a media statement issued by the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon quoting the GovernorThe Governor at the same time had urged everyone to be aware of the sterling role that doctors play in ensuring treatment and care of those in needThe principal accused in the assault of the lady junior doctor attached to Uluberia Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College and Hospital at Uluberia in Howrah district on Monday afternoon was Sheikh Babulal a traffic home guard posted with Uluberia Traffic Guard in Howrah district and he was also known as a local Trinamool Congress strongmanHe is currently in police custody and has also been relieved from his duty as a traffic home guardTo recall the female junior doctor was working in the maternity ward at the time she was attacked on Monday evening After examining the traffic home guards relative she went to the hospital restroom and was sitting there when Babulal along with the others attacked herThe junior doctor alleged that one of the attackers twisted her hand while the other allegedly slapped her on the neck It is alleged that some of the group reportedly Babulal even threatened to rape her and kill her Later the ward nurse and other staff rescued her from the attackersThe junior doctor lodged a written complaint with the Uluberia police station on Monday night Based on her complaint the police started investigating the incident After the initial investigation three persons including Babulal were arrested on Tuesday morning IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/attacks-on-doctors-not-acceptable-in-civilised-society-bengal-governor-644390.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-horror-five-men-gang-rape-west-bengal-woman-assault-son-3-arrested-644398.html Bengaluru Oct 22 In a shocking and disturbing incident a gang claiming to be police informers barged into a residence and gangraped a woman from West Bengal after assaulting her son and others The incident took place within the limits of the Madanayakanahalli police station on the outskirts of BengaluruThe arrested accused have been identified as Karthik Glen and Siyog Police have launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects The gang had also robbed Rs 50000 in cash and the victims mobile phone after committing the crimeBengaluru Rural SP CK Baba stated on Wednesday The incident occurred on Tuesday night A gang of five men barged into the victims residence tied up and assaulted two men and then committed gang rape After the matter came to light police rushed to the spot and conducted an inspection A case of gang rape and robbery has been registeredSP Baba added that the two men assaulted by the accused are currently being treated at NIMHANS Three accused have been arrested and three special police teams have been formed to trace the two others The case is being treated seriously and the Deputy SP of Nelamangala Division is supervising the probeAccording to police the fivemember gang forcibly entered the rented house of a family from West Bengal on Tuesday night Claiming to be informers of Peenya police station they said they were conducting a raid based on a tipoff that the family was involved in selling ganja and prostitutionThe gang assaulted the son of the victim and also attacked her female friend They then dragged the victim into another room and gangraped her During the assault the victims son managed to call the police By the time officers arrived the accused had fled the sceneBased on the victims statement police were able to identify two of the accused Acting swiftly they arrested three suspects Further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-horror-five-men-gang-rape-west-bengal-woman-assault-son-3-arrested-644398.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bjd-bjp-engage-in-war-of-words-after-former-mlas-arrest-in-murder-case-644399.html Bhubaneswar Oct 22 The arrest of the opposition Biju Janata Dal BJD leader Bikram Kumar Panda and his associates in the BJP leader Pitabasa Panda murder case has sparked a sharp exchange of words between the two parties Senior BJD leaders in a press conference here on Wednesday alleged that the arrest of exMLA and the current Ganjam district BJD president Bikram Panda in the murder case is purely driven by political motives Alleging the involvement of Gopalpur MLA and state Mines minister in the murder case the BJD leaders accused that the exMLA was deliberately framed in the case to save the state government and the minister They alleged that the Berhampur police failed to present any concrete evidence in support of Bikram Pandas involvement in the case Speaking at the press conference senior BJD leader Pramila Mallik on Wednesday stated that during the past 16 months of BJP rule law and order in the state has deteriorated significantly with Ganjam district topping the list in terms of incidences of crime Mallik claimed that during the 152 rape cases and 128 murder cases were registered in Ganjam alone during the above period She further alleged that in the recent past illegal sand mining has peaked in Ganjam leading to multiple violent incidents Mallik claimed that allegations have also been raised multiple times regarding the involvement of Gopalpur MLA and State Minister for Steel and Mines Bibhuti Bhushan Jena in the illegal sand trade Mallik stated that in the aftermath of BJP leader Pitabash Pandas murder initial discussions pointed to the illegal sand mining trade as a possible motive with Minister Jenas name emerging in connection with the case Meanwhile State Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari termed the allegations made by the BJD as very unfortunate He said that the Berhampur Superintendent of Police had clearly explained the entire conspiracy behind the murder along with detailed information about the attempts to shelter those involved in the killing of the BJP leader If the BJD is still denying the involvement of its leaders in the case then I believe they are denying the truth By attempting to shield their leaders the BJD is also encouraging criminal activity alleged Pujari Notably the Berhampur police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested 12 individuals including BJD leader Bikram Panda and his close aides in connection with the assassination of BJP leader Pitabash Panda who was shot dead near his residence in Berhampur on October 6 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bjd-bjp-engage-in-war-of-words-after-former-mlas-arrest-in-murder-case-644399.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mobile-jacket-found-on-river-bank-rajasthan-medical-student-goes-missing-in-russia-644410.html Jaipur Oct 22 A 21yearold youth from Alwar Ajit Chaudhary has gone missing in Russia where he was pursuing an MBBS degree at Buxar State University in Ufa His family had sold three bighas of land to fund his educationOn October 20 Russian Police recovered his jacket and mobile phone from a riverbank in Ufa Four hours later his shoes were also found nearbyAccording to reports Ajit a resident of Kafanwada village in Laxmangarh has been missing since 11 pm on October 19His roommate informed police that Ajit had gone to get milk from the warden but never returnedDue to language barriers most communication between the family and local authorities has been through Ajits roommateAjits uncle Bhoom Singh said On October 20 the family received a call from the Russian Police We were confused initially but later Ajits roommate spoke to the warden and informed us about the incident Now even the warden is not responding properly We tried to contact the college administration but have received no reply We have no idea what happened to AjitThe family suspects something is amissAfter speaking to the warden it seems he is trying to indicate that Ajit jumped into the river but no one is confirming this said the uncleJust an hour before his disappearance Ajit had spoken to his mother Santara Devi and sister Geeta via video call around 10 pm on October 19 wishing them a happy DiwaliThe family said he was scheduled to return to India next monthAjits disappearance has left the family devastated His father Roop Singh and other relatives remain inconsolableRussian Police continue to search for him but no concrete leads have emerged so far said his family membersFollowing the incident the family has written to Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav requesting helpThe letter states Our son Ajit Singh has been missing in Russia since October 19 We suspect something is wrong Please help us find him soonAjit was the familys hope for a better future His elder brother is preparing for competitive exams while Ajit had been sent to Russia for medical studies after the family sold 3 of their 20 bighas of land to cover his expenses IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mobile-jacket-found-on-river-bank-rajasthan-medical-student-goes-missing-in-russia-644410.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/37-arrested-in-greece-over-eu-farm-subsidy-fraud-644417.html Athens Oct 23 The Greek police have arrested 37 people in a nationwide operation targeting a criminal network accused of defrauding the European Unions EU agricultural subsidy system authorities said According to the Hellenic Police on Wednesday the operation was carried out by the Organised Crime Division in Thessaloniki Pella Ioannina Attica and CreteThe suspects allegedly obtained EU farm subsidies through false declarations submitted to OPEKEPE a public agency responsible for managing and disbursing agricultural aid schemes funded by the EUs Common Agricultural Policy Xinhua news agency reportedAccording to the European Public Prosecutors Office EPPO in the course of the preliminary investigation 324 individuals were identified as subsidy recipients causing an estimated cost of more than 196 million to the EU budgetOf these 42 are believed to be involved in this case and are considered current members of the criminal group the EPPO saidInvestigators estimate that the network illegally acquired between 5 million euros 58 million and 10 million euros out of more than 20 million euros in total subsidiesMost suspects are not connected to farming and the core group is believed to consist of about 10 individuals Greek national broadcaster ERT reportedThe operation was conducted in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutors Office which began investigating the case about 18 months ago the report added 1 euro 116 US dollarGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis under pressure due to his familys political ties in Crete vowed to imprison those guilty and recover the misappropriated fundsHe claimed the fraud began in 2016 before his 2019 tenure and warned that Greeces EU subsidies could be at risk if the issue isnt resolvedWhatever the political cost I am not backing down Mitsotakis told Skai radioGovernment Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis echoed the sentiment stressing that public resources must not be embezzled for personal gainSeveral Ministers and Deputy Ministers have resigned over their alleged involvement in the scandalThe EU has already fined Athens 400 million after finding evidence of systemic failings in the handling of farm subsidies from 2016 through to 2023Greece also risks losing its EU farm subsidies unless it provides an improved action plan on how it will stop funds being siphoned off into corruptionThe original deadline was October 2 but this has now been pushed back to November 4 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/37-arrested-in-greece-over-eu-farm-subsidy-fraud-644417.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/us-military-sinks-alleged-drug-trafficking-vessel-in-pacific-killing-2-644423.html Washington Oct 23 The US military has sank its eighth alleged drugtrafficking vessel in international waters the first such strike in the Pacific killing two people aboard US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Yesterday at the direction of President Trump the Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel being operated by a Designated Terrorist Organisation and conducting narcotrafficking in the Eastern Pacific he wrote on Wednesday on XHegseth accused the vessel of carrying narcotics and transiting along a known drugtrafficking transit route Xinhua news agency reportedJust as Al Qaeda waged war on our homeland these cartels are waging war on our border and our people There will be no refuge or forgiveness only justice he wrote calling the killed narcoterrorists but offering no evidence or group nameHegseth said the strike was conducted in international watersA daily US media daily reported it happened near Colombias Pacific coastThe Pentagon launched seven previous operations in the southern Caribbean international waters from September mainly against boats accused of trafficking drugs from Venezuela to the USThe total death toll from recent US attacks on alleged drugtrafficking vessels has risen to at least 34 as of WednesdayRelations between the US and Colombia have worsened recentlyEarlier this month Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused US President Donald Trumps administration of murder for killing drug suspects at seaTrump responded by cutting US aid to Colombia while threatening to impose new tariffs on the South American countryTuesdays attack brings the confirmed death toll from Trumps bombing campaign to 34 according to government statementsThe air strikes began on September 2 when Trump announced on his social media account that he had ordered a kinetic strike that morning on a small boat travelling through international watersEleven people whom Trump identified as terrorists were killed in the attack Their identities were not disclosed nor was any evidence provided about their destination or cargoPlease let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America Trump said accusing the boats passengers without proof of being linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de AraguaMore attacks followed On September 15 another strike occurred in the Caribbean killing three people Then a third strike took place on September 19 also killing threeThe bombing campaign spilled over into the following month On October 3 Hegseth announced a new strike had claimed the lives of four people Six more people were killed on October 14The seventh known strike however was a departure from the Trump administrations routine for announcing attacksGenerally Trump and his associates had been among the first to reveal the attacks sharing them on social media paired with grainy aerial footageBut on October 16 US media broke the news that a strike had taken place and that there were two survivors a firstThe Trump administration confirmed the attack a day laterThe survivors were quickly repatriated to their home countries Ecuador and ColombiaEcuador has since released its survivor saying there was no evidence he was involved in a crimeBut Trump doubled down describing the men as riding in what he called a very large DRUGCARRYING SUBMARINETwo additional people he confirmed were killed in the attack IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/us-military-sinks-alleged-drug-trafficking-vessel-in-pacific-killing-2-644423.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/louvre-director-admits-security-failures-proposes-new-measures-644426.html Paris Oct 23 Louvre Museum Director Laurence des Cars has admitted failures in the museums external surveillance system and announced a series of new security measures Appearing before the French Senate des Cars said on Wednesday that the museums external CCTV coverage was insufficient and that late last weeks jewellery theft had exposed several weak pointsWe are facing a terrible failure at the Louvre for which I take my share of responsibility she said adding that she had offered her resignation but the French Culture Minister Rachida Dati declined the offerDes Cars outlined several measures to enhance security including reinforcing perimeter protection with antivehicle barriers expanding and upgrading surveillance systems across the museum complex and requesting the Interior Ministry to set up a police station inside the museum Xinhua news agency reportedMeanwhile she defended the museums existing 80millioneuro 9289 million security plan rejecting a recent report that cited persistent delays in the implementation of the planFrench President Emmanuel Macron called for an acceleration of the Louvres security upgrades during Wednesdays Cabinet meetingThe museum reopened to visitors on Wednesday morning three days after the spectacular theft of jewellery estimated at about 88 million euros 102 million 1 euro 116 US dollarInterior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Monday that the museums alarm was triggered when the window of the Apollo Gallery was forcedPolice officers arrived on site two or three minutes after they were called by an individual that witnessed the scene he said to a television channelOfficials said the heist lasted less than eight minutes in total including less than four minutes inside the LouvreNunez did not disclose details about video surveillance cameras that may have filmed the thieves around and in the museum pending a police investigationThere are cameras all around the Louvre he saidSundays theft focused on the gilded Apollo Gallery where the Crown Diamonds are displayedAlarms brought Louvre agents to the room forcing the intruders to bolt but the robbery was already overEight objects were taken according to officials a sapphire diadem necklace and single earring from a matching set linked to 19thcentury French queens MarieAmelie and Hortense an emerald necklace and earrings from the matching set of Empress MarieLouise Napoleon Bonapartes second wife a reliquary brooch and Empress Eugenies diadem and her large corsagebow brooch a prized 19thcentury imperial ensemble IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/louvre-director-admits-security-failures-proposes-new-measures-644426.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-scam-case-ex-official-murari-babu-detained-by-sit-644437.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 23 Former Sabarimala Administrative Officer Murari Babu has been taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team SIT in connection with the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case He was taken into custody from his residence in Kottayam district around 10 pm on WednesdayHe was the responsible official at the Sabarimala temple when the alleged scam took place in 2019 He was suspended by the Travancore Devasom Board under which he is a top officialBabu after his detention was brought to the SIT camp office in the state capital city It will only be known during the day whether the SIT will go forward with other proceduresBabu is an accused in cases related to the theft and illegal transport of goldplated panels and frames from the templeThe SIT first registered two separate FIRs and named 10 people as accused including the prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti who has been arrestedBabu is also an accused in both the FIRsThe SIT by now after their probe believes Babu was a key link in the conspiracy that spanned from 2019 to 2024It was during his tenure as Administrative Officer in 2019 that the practice of replacing gold plating on the Dwarapalaka plates and wooden frames with copper plating allegedly beganAllegations against him also include the forging of records started under his supervisionEver since his name surfaced Babu however has repeatedly denied wrongdoingHe maintained that the mention of copper plating in the mahazar official record was based on a letter from the Tantri chief priestBabu has always claimed that he only submitted a preliminary report while the final approval came from higher authoritiesMeanwhile the SIT continues recording statements of witnesses The SIT has begun questioning security and temple staff who were on duty when the gold panels were removed from SabarimalaThe local court has given custody of the first accused Potti to the SIT until October 30Even as the SIT continues its questioning the SIT officials are likely to reach Bengaluru Hyderabad and Chennai for evidence collection IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-scam-case-ex-official-murari-babu-detained-by-sit-644437.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/blast-on-railway-track-in-assams-kokrajhar-train-services-disrupted-644453.html Guwahati Oct 23 Train services were thrown out of gear after a powerful explosion ripped through a section of railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in Assams Kokrajhar district officials said on Thursday The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday according to officialsAs per the preliminary information an improvised explosive device IED detonated around five kilometres east of Kokrajhar railway station causing extensive damage to the track and forcing the suspension of train movement on both up and down linesRailway authorities immediately halted traffic as a precautionary measure stranding several trains at nearby stations and leaving hundreds of passengers stuck for hoursPanic and confusion gripped travellers as news of the explosion spread while emergency announcements advised passengers to remain calm and await further instructionsTeams from the railway department security agencies and bomb disposal units rushed to the spot shortly after the blast The site was cordoned off as experts examined the cratered track and collected forensic evidenceSenior police and railway officials also reached the area to supervise repair work and oversee the investigationWhile no casualties have been reported so far the impact of the explosion severely disrupted train schedules along the busy routeAuthorities have not yet identified those responsible for the incidentSecurity has been intensified across Kokrajhar and adjoining districts with patrols stepped up on key railway stretches as investigators work to trace the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the blastA senior police official said There was a blast on the railway tracks which caused disruption in the train services At least one metre of track suffered damage due to the blast The track has been repaired and train services have resumed on the route We have launched a probe to find the details behind this incident At this point we can not conclude anything about the blast whether it was an IED or not Once we complete the investigation we will be able to provide further information IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/blast-on-railway-track-in-assams-kokrajhar-train-services-disrupted-644453.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/driver-arrested-for-kidnapping-murder-of-employers-5-year-old-son-in-delhis-narela-644467.html New Delhi Oct 23 The Delhi Police on Thursday said it has arrested a man accused of kidnapping and murdering a fiveyearold boy in the Narela area in what appears to be a revenge killing The accused identified as Neetu who worked as a driver for the childs father a local transporter was arrested on Wednesday a day after the gruesome crimeAccording to officials Neetu allegedly killed the boy to avenge being reprimanded by his employer a few days earlierPolice said the incident came to light on Tuesday afternoon when the child went missing while playing outside his house in Narela Around 330 pm a call was received at the Narela Industrial Area police station reporting a suspected kidnappingUpon enquiry it was revealed that the 5yearold son of the complainant was playing outside his house when he went missing Later the childs body was found in the room of Neetu who is the complainants driver and resides in a nearby house the police saidInvestigations revealed that the complainants two drivers Neetu and Wasim had a fight while drunk during which Neetu assaulted Wasim When Wasim reported the matter to their employer the complainant slapped and scolded NeetuEnraged by the humiliation Neetu allegedly lured the victim away took him to his rented room and killed him using bricks and a knife The police later rushed the child to the hospital where he was declared deadA case under Section 1031 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS was registered at PS Narela FIR No 70025 dated October 21 2025 Acting on the instructions of the DCP Outer North District a joint team comprising officials from PS Narela AATSOND and Special StaffOND was formed to trace the accused on priority considering the brutal nature of the crime involving a minorPolice teams were deployed at bus stands railway stations and interstate terminals Through technical surveillance CCTV footage analysis and secret informants the accuseds movement was traced to the Malkaganj area of Delhi The joint team soon zeroed in on his exact location and apprehended him During interrogation Neetu confessed to committing the crimeThe accused identified as Neetu Sahay a resident of Bihar revealed that he was earlier employed to drive the complainants Mahindra Champion DL1LU2151 but was dismissed about a month ago due to lack of workA habitual drinker known for his quarrelsome behaviour Neetu had recently quarrelled with the complainant and threatened revenge which according to police became the motive behind the killingPolice have also recovered the bloodstained clothes of the accused No previous criminal record has been found against him so far Further investigation and recovery proceedings are underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/driver-arrested-for-kidnapping-murder-of-employers-5-year-old-son-in-delhis-narela-644467.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-dgp-doing-late-night-patrolling-workouts-to-stay-tough-against-criminals-644469.html Chandigarh Oct 23 Firmly believing in decentralisation of authority to promote community policing Haryana Director General of Police O P Singh is doing latenight patrolling to assess police operational efficiency besides workouts in a gym even at night to stay tough against criminals The DGP has asked the Superintendents of Police SP the police chief in a district to become the face against crime and should remain in uniform and armed round the clockHes also reaching out to the grassroots of the police administration by talking to the heads of police stations to ensure public safety The DGP said he is also committed to improving the living and working conditions of police personnelIn a post on X Singh posted a video saying Late night no excuse for missing your daily exerciseIn another post late Wednesday he wrote I am on night patrolling for the next four hours I would like to know about the presence work status and issues faced by the police personnel deployed at the 112 vehicle emergency response vehicles police posts police stations and interstate and interdistrict checkpointsAlso the DGP spoke with the Station House Officer SHO of a police station in Saha in Ambala district for about 70 minutes It was decided that the district officers should remain in uniform and armedThe Superintendent of Police should conduct a group chat daily with the CIA Crime Investigating Agency incharge and SHOs and assess which criminal might commit a serious crime in the next weekAssign a team of four to five personnel for mantoman marking behind each one The idea is to increase the operational difficulties for criminals They should be caught The SP was also told to become the face of the police against crime Keep informing people about anticrime actions through the media and other means Capacity building DGP Singh saidIn another post the DGP said the SHO of the City Shahabad police post talked about the auction of the seized motorcycles lying in the police station and spoke about the shortage of the police force in the station and frequent interference by farmer unions in KurukshetraThe DGP assured him of providing additional personnel after the passingout parade of 2000 police constables Earlier this week the DGP shared that he had recently received a latenight call which turned out the callers child had dialled by mistakePhones teach quick swipes not slow smiles he told the child before hanging upDGP Singh shared screenshots of the WhatsApp chat he had with the childs father and a YouTube link of the impact of too much screen time for kids by Dr Rachael SharmanLet kids grow with mud on hands not glass in palms he said warning that excessive screen time is directly linked to increased risks of depression and anxiety particularly linked to video gaming and nighttime screen use which disrupts sleep and activates brain reward pathways associated with attention deficithyperactivity disorder ADHD behaviours IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-dgp-doing-late-night-patrolling-workouts-to-stay-tough-against-criminals-644469.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-for-attack-on-gaurakshak-near-hyderabad-644486.html Hyderabad Oct 23 Police have arrested three accused in connection with the attack on a gaurakshak on the outskirts of Hyderabad Sonu Singh alias Prashant was injured when one of the accused opened fire on him in the Pocharam IT corridor under Rachakonda Police Commissionerate limits on Wednesday eveningRachakonda police arrested Ibrahim who is said to be the main accused Masin and Srinivas The police were on the lookout for another accused Haneef QureshiIbrahim intercepted Sonu Singhs car near Yamnampalli They had an argument during which Ibrahim allegedly opened two rounds from his pistol injuring Sonu Singh The accused had escaped after the attackPolice rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital He was later shifted to a private hospital in Secunderabad Doctors removed the bullet from his body and he is stated to be out of dangerThe attack was reportedly related to the transport of cattle The accused allegedly hatched a plan to attack Sonu Singh as he was providing information about the movement of vehicles carrying cattle to certain organisations which used to free the livestockUnion Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao and MP Eatala Rajender visited the hospitalThey enquired with the doctors about his condition and the medical treatment being provided to himThe BJP leaders claimed that Sonu Singh is a gaurakshak who was shot by MIM leaders after he stopped them from transporting cowsThis rowdyism of MIM under the patronage of Congress is most shameful and highly condemnable Such blatantly violent acts in the capital city of Hyderabad completely expose the utter collapse of law and order and fuel insecurity among people posted Kishan Reddy on XRamchander Rao said such communal attacks prove that the lawandorder system in the state has completely collapsedI demand that the government immediately arrest the culprits and punish them severely If the government cannot assure the safety of Hindus it will lose the moral right to continue in power Ramchander Rao saidThe BJP leader said it was tragic that an attack was carried out on an individual who was working to maintain peace The BJP will never tolerate such violent actions I am demanding that the government immediately take strict action against the accused he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-for-attack-on-gaurakshak-near-hyderabad-644486.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/now-nurse-assaulted-in-west-bengal-accused-arrested-644491.html Kolkata Oct 23 A man has been arrested on the charges of assaulting a female nurse in West Bengals Birbhum district said the police on Thursday The incident occurred in Kaijuli Block Primary Health Centre BPHC located in the Mohammad Bazar area on Wednesday eveningThe accused was identified as Rajib KaharAccording to police the incident occurred when the nurse was returning home after finishing her work at BPHCPreliminary investigation revealed that Kahar entered the primary health centre and started asking the nurse for various medicines and later suddenly attacked her with stonesThe accused kept hitting her on the head after which locals rushed to the spot and caught the youthLater the officers of Mohammad Bazar Police Station arrested the accusedThe victim was identified as Rina Mondal She has been admitted to Suri Super Speciality Hospital where she got 22 stitches on her headThe nurse received serious injuries to her head She required 22 stitches The accused has been arrested An investigation is on to find out why the accused attacked the female nurse said a senior officer of Birbhum district police The incident created a sensation in the areaA few days ago a female doctor at Uluberia Sarat Chandra Chatterjee Medical College and Hospital was assaulted in Howrah districtThe female junior doctor was working in the maternity ward at the time of the attackThe incident drew widespread condemnation including from West Bengal Governor CV Ananda BoseThe junior doctor alleged that one of the attackers twisted her hand while the other allegedly slapped her on the neck It is alleged that some of the group even threatened to rape her and kill her Later the ward nurse and other staff rescued her from the attackersThe junior doctor lodged a written complaint with the Uluberia police station after which four accused including a traffic home guard have been arrested IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/now-nurse-assaulted-in-west-bengal-accused-arrested-644491.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/west-bengal-minor-raped-in-state-run-hospital-accused-arrested-644493.html Kolkata Oct 23 A youth has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl within the premises of staterun SSKM Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata police said on Thursday According to a city police official the crime occurred within the hospital premises on Wednesday afternoon and the cops arrested the accused persons the same nightThe accused youth has been booked under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act 2012 and he will be presented at a lower court in Kolkata on Thursday The public prosecutor will seek his police custodyAlthough the cops refused to divulge the exact identity of the arrested youth till he is presented in the court city police sources said the accused is a contractual staff member attached to another Kolkatabased staterun hospital NRS Medical College and Hospital in KolkataIt is learnt that earlier the accused youth was attached to SSKM and used to visit the hospitalThe main charge against him is molestation of a 15yearold minor girl at a washroom within SSKM premises The victim came to the outpatient department of SSKM for some treatment purposesThe victims family members claimed that the accused posed as a doctor took the victim to the washroom at the trauma care centre of the hospital and molested her there The victim rushed out of the washroom in a state of shock and revealed her ordeal to her parentsThe Bhabanipur Police Station was informed after which a team of cops arrested the accused on the same night Now questions are being raised on how the accused could move around within SSKM freely even as he was no longer attached to the hospitalEarlier this week a traffic homeguard attached to West Bengal Police was arrested for assaulting a lady junior doctor attached to a staterun hospital at Uluberia in Kolkataadjacent Howrah district The accused home guard also gave a rape threat to the woman junior doctor IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/west-bengal-minor-raped-in-state-run-hospital-accused-arrested-644493.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/youth-held-for-sexual-assault-on-minor-in-state-run-hospital-in-kolkata-644510.html Kolkata Oct 23 A youth has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl within the premises of staterun SSKM Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata police said on Thursday According to a city police official the incident occurred within the hospital premises on Wednesday and the cops arrested the accused the same dayThe accused youth has been booked under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act 2012 and he will be presented at a lower court in Kolkata on ThursdayEven as the exact identity of the arrested youth is not available city police sources said the accused is a contractual staff member attached to another Kolkatabased staterun hospital NRS Medical College and Hospital in KolkataIt is learnt that earlier the accused youth was attached to SSKM and used to visit the hospital The main charge against him is molestation of a 15yearold minor girl at a washroom within SSKM premisesThe victim came to the outpatient department of SSKM for some treatment purposesThe victims family members claimed that the accused posed as a doctor took the victim to the washroom at the trauma care centre of the hospital and molested her there The victim rushed out of the washroom in a state of shock and revealed her ordeal to her parentsThe Bhabanipur Police Station was informed after which a team of cops arrested the accused on the same night Now questions are being raised on how the accused could move around within SSKM freely even as he was no longer attached to the hospitalEarlier this week a traffic homeguard attached to West Bengal Police was arrested for assaulting a lady junior doctor attached to a staterun hospital at Uluberia in Kolkataadjacent Howrah district The accused home guard also gave a rape threat to the woman junior doctor IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/youth-held-for-sexual-assault-on-minor-in-state-run-hospital-in-kolkata-644510.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/asked-to-convert-for-marriage-bengaluru-girl-lodges-police-complaint-against-lover-644545.html Bengaluru Oct 23 A girl on Thursday filed a police complaint against her lover and his family who allegedly forced her to convert to Islam for marriage The case was reported at the HSR Layout police station in Bengaluru and a complaint has been registered against Mohammad IshaqAccording to police the victim and Mohammad Ishaq came into contact through Instagram on October 17 2024 After interacting for some time they entered into a relationship On October 30 2024 they met at a mall in the Thanisandra locality of Bengaluru The accused promised the victim that he would speak to her parents and marry herThe victim in her complaint said that Ishaq booked a room in Dasarahalli and allegedly sexually exploited herShe stated that Ishaq repeatedly exploited her physically under the pretext of marriage Meanwhile she became suspicious of his behaviour and discovered that he had multiple affairs with other girls When the victim insisted on marriage he kept postponing it with excusesIt was also revealed that the accused got engaged to a Muslim girl on September 14 2025 When questioned about this he allegedly threatened the victim saying that if she contacted him again she would be killed and told her to move on The victim further stated that she was verbally abusedPolice said the victim attempted suicide after which Ishaqs family contacted the victim suggesting that the matter could be resolved amicably However Ishaqs elder brother and brotherinlaw reportedly told the girl that she must convert to Islam if she wanted to marry the accusedThey allegedly instructed her to learn to perform namaz prayers within 40 days and stated that only after conversion marriage discussions will proceedThe case has taken a controversial turn with Hindu organisations approaching the victims family claiming it to be a case of love jihad and demanding justice The police are treating the matter seriously and continue to investigateThe BJP alleged that love jihad cases are on the rise in Karnataka due to the Congressled governments appeasement politicsFormer minister and BJP MLC CT Ravi had urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to form a Special Investigation Team SIT to comprehensively investigate all cases of love jihad land jihad and vote jihadKarnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra had also stated that love jihad cases are increasing in the state which is going into the Kerala model in this issue due to the minority appeasement politics of SiddaramaiahThose who commit the crime against women and also antisocial elements have a feeling that the state government would support them due to the attitude of the government which hesitates to arrest the accused even in cases like raising Pakistan Zindabad slogans at Vidhana Soudha premises itself This policy is troubling the law and order situation and has created a fear among Hindu families and women Vijayendra stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/asked-to-convert-for-marriage-bengaluru-girl-lodges-police-complaint-against-lover-644545.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-four-month-old-boy-dies-due-to-malnutrition-in-satna-probe-underway-644343.html Bhopal Oct 22 A malnourished fourmonthold boy Hussain Razas death at Satna district hospital has once again raised questions over Madhya Pradeshs health system a crisis which refuses to die Hussain who is the latest victim of malnutrition in the state was hardly two and a half kilograms during his birth while a healthy child of his age should weigh at least five according to doctors at Satna district hospitalA disturbing photograph of the victim surfaced on social media showing Hussains skin stretched over bones sunken eyes and lips that had long lost their colour The heartwrenching video shows a story of neglect that no statistic can softenHussain was born in July this year and his weight was around 25 kg but as he was suffering from pneumonia his weight continued to decreaseHe was finally admitted to Satna district hospital on October 18 however his condition was very critical A senior doctor told IANS on Wednesday that Hussain was not administered the mandatory vaccine after the birthSatna district health officer Dr S P Srivastava has issued notices to block health officials and sought an explanation for the negligenceEarlier in August this year a 15monthold girl named Divyanshi died in Shivpuri weighing just 37 kilograms Before that oneandahalfyearold Radhika from Sheopur died at only 25 kilograms even though children her age typically weigh 10 to 115 kilogramsA similar case was reported in July from Bhind where the family blamed malnutrition for their childs death Each incident follows the same pattern and each time the blame is settled on system failureGovernment data tabled in the Assembly underlined the scale of the crisis Between 2020 and June 2025 85330 children were admitted to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres in tribal development blocks with annual admissions rising sharply from 11566 in 202021 to 20741 in 202425More than one million children in Madhya Pradesh are classified as malnourished while 136 lakh fall under the severe wasting categoryIn April 2025 the national average for severe and moderate malnutrition among children under five was 540 per cent In Madhya Pradesh it stood far higher at 779 per centEven more alarming 45 out of 55 districts in the state were in the red zone as per central government data from May where over 20 per cent of children are severely underweight for their ageOn paper the state spends Rs 980 per child at NRCs while anganwadis are allocated Rs 8 per day per child and Rs 12 per day for severely malnourished children On the ground however children continue to slip through the cracks IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-four-month-old-boy-dies-due-to-malnutrition-in-satna-probe-underway-644343.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jharkhand-hc-raps-acb-over-delay-in-211-corruption-probes-seeks-report-from-dg-644351.html Ranchi Oct 22 The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over the pendency of more than 200 preliminary inquiries PEs at the states AntiCorruption Bureau ACB The court directed the agencys Director General to submit a detailed affidavit explaining why there is so much delay and when the probes will be completedA division bench headed by Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan while hearing a suo motu public interest litigation observed that it was a matter of serious concern that out of 613 preliminary inquiries registered with the ACB 480 have been disposed of while 211 cases remain pending for a long periodThe bench said the states premier antigraft agency cannot cite workload or shortage of staff as excuses for delays in corruption investigationsIt also remarked that the ACB was created precisely to handle such inquiries and ensure swift action against corruption adding that any delay undermines public confidence in the systemDuring the hearing a Deputy Superintendent of Police submitted an affidavit on behalf of the ACB claiming that the bureau was burdened with confidential verifications intelligence gathering and a large number of ongoing investigations which had caused delays in disposing of pending casesThe court however rejected this explanation It said that such justifications cannot be acceptedIt further noted that arguments citing the retirement or death of officials under investigation were equally untenableThe court said the responsibility of the ACB does not cease merely because the concerned officer has retired or passed away Each inquiry must reach its logical conclusion to ensure transparency and accountabilityThe High Court has directed the ACB Director General to personally file an affidavit detailing the timeline for completion of the pending inquiriesThe matter has been posted for the next hearing on November 6 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jharkhand-hc-raps-acb-over-delay-in-211-corruption-probes-seeks-report-from-dg-644351.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-polls-cash-liquor-valued-at-rs-7157-crore-seized-644238.html Patna Oct 21 Since the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct MCC for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 various enforcement agencies have seized cash liquor drugs and other contraband worth Rs 7157 crore according to data released by the Election Commission of India ECI on Tuesday October 21 The Commission said multiple agencies including the District Administration Police Excise Department Income Tax Department Narcotics Bureau Customs and Flying Squad teams are conducting extensive surveillance and joint operations to curb attempts to influence voters through illegal inducementsJamui police in association with Bihar STF and CRPF seized a loaded magazine of an AK47 rifle and 12 live cartridges on Monday nightOn Tuesday alone seizures amounted to Rs 257 crore comprising Rs 313 lakh cash Rs 1326 crore worth of liquor Rs 85 lakh worth of narcotics Rs 20 lakh worth of precious metals and Rs 82 lakh in freebies and other itemsCumulatively since the MCC came into force officials have confiscated Rs 5741 crore in cash Rs 2726 crore worth of liquor Rs 1774 crore in drugs and narcotics Rs 5509 crore worth of precious metals and Rs 1532 crore in freebies and other materialsThe ECI emphasised that these measures aim to ensure free fair and transparent elections free from coercion or inducementAccording to the Election Commissions statement as part of law and order enforcement during the election period 313136 bail bonds have been executed under BNS sections 126 127 and 129 841 arrests have been made under NSA PITNDPS and other Acts 14707 nonbailable warrants have been executed and 1036 check posts are currently active across BiharThe Office of the Chief Electoral Officer CEO has directed all districts to strengthen monitoring and ensure swift action on complaints received through platforms like CVigil and ECINETThe Commission reiterated that its primary objective is to guarantee that voters can exercise their franchise freely without any fear or temptation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-polls-cash-liquor-valued-at-rs-7157-crore-seized-644238.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-case-all-6-accused-to-be-produced-in-court-today-644258.html Kolkata Oct 22 All six accused in the Durgapur gangrape case will be produced before a court on Wednesday with the police likely to seek an extension of their custody for further investigations in the case According to the police the arrested male friend of the victim Wasif Ali will be produced before the court along with the other accused in the caseSources said there are discrepancies in statements provided by the accused persons including the male friend of the victim which posed challenges before investigators in conducting the probe Therefore there is a need to extend the custody of the accused to fill the gaps in the investigation process sources saidOn Tuesday the statements of two of the six accused in connection with the rape case of the secondyear medical student were recorded before the judicial magistrate at a courtInsiders from the AsansolDurgapur Police Commissionerate said the statements of two were recorded under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS 2023 which allows a judicial magistrate to record confessions and statements from an accused person or witness during an investigationAfter the statements were recorded in front of the judicial magistrate on Tuesday the two accused persons were sent back to custody Now with the statements of two of the six accused persons being recorded in front of the judicial magistrate there is a possibility that the two might turn approvers in the caseDuring the sixday questioning the police have found discrepancies in the statements of the Durgapur gangrape victims male friend and five arrested youths from the local village The police are trying to find some missing links in this gangrape case officials saidOn October 10 the secondyear medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped by five persons in a forested area outside a private medical college and hospital in West Burdwan districts DurgapurBased on the complaint lodged by the victim the police earlier arrested all five accused persons in the case The police said that only one person was involved in the physical sexual assault of the medical student Later the police arrested the male friend of the victim The male friend was arrested after investigators found inconsistencies in his response during interrogation He is also currently in police custodyThe victims father meanwhile has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe into the incident to punish the culprits quickly IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-case-all-6-accused-to-be-produced-in-court-today-644258.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-police-arrest-bangladeshi-infiltrator-indian-broker-in-murshidabad-644316.html Kolkata Oct 22 A Bangladeshi infiltrator and an Indian broker were arrested from the IndiaBangladesh border area in West Bengals Murshidabad district early on Wednesday The arrested Bangladeshi youth has been identified as Maruf Ali His home is in the Chapainawabganj area of Bangladesh The arrested broker was identified as Ansar Ali a resident of the Ramnagar area under the Lalgola police station in Murshidabad districtIt is learned that the police of Raninagar police station received information that an attempt was being made in the border area to smuggle a Bangladeshi into the country Acting on the information the officers conducted a raid at the Katlamari gram panchayat area under the Raninagar police station in the early hours of the dayIt was at that time that the police arrested the two people During interrogation it was learned that one of them lives in Bangladesh and the other lives in IndiaThe police said that the arrested Bangladeshi was constantly helped by the Indian broker who lives in the Lalgola area which is located near the international border The arrested will be produced in court today where the police will seek their custodyTwo persons have been arrested One of them is a Bangladeshi while the other is Indian The Bangladeshi had entered the country with the help of the Indian broker Both have been interrogated following their arrest An investigation into the matter has started said a senior officer of Murshidabad Police DistrictIt is worth mentioning that recently the jawans of the 143 Battalion of the Border Security Force BSF foiled an attempt to smuggle gold across the borderIt is learnt that in an operation conducted at the Hakimpur border post in North 24 Parganas district the BSF personnel arrested a smuggler redhanded A gold bar weighing 579 grams was recovered from the accused The estimated market value of the recovered gold is around Rs 7650 lakh The BSF jawans later handed the arrested person over to the local police station IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-police-arrest-bangladeshi-infiltrator-indian-broker-in-murshidabad-644316.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-rape-complaint-lodged-against-police-inspector-644337.html Bengaluru Oct 22 A 36yearold woman has filed a rape complaint against DJ Halli Police Inspector HB Sunil on Wednesday with Karnataka DGP and IGP MA Saleem seeking legal action against him The woman belonging to a minority community has alleged that Inspector Sunil committed the crime after promising to marry her The complainant has also stated that the accused has been issuing life threats and blackmailing her with private videosSpeaking to the media the victim said I had gone to the DJ Halli police station in Bengaluru oneandahalf years ago Inspector Sunil attended to my complaint and assured me that I would get my money back soon He also informed Assistant SubInspector Prakash about the case I could not get along with officer Prakash so I requested the Inspector to assign another officer The accused agreed and later we became closeWe started exchanging messages and pleasantries and he asked about my background I told him that many years ago I was in love with someone and after that breakup I had not thought about marriage she saidThe victim further stated He promised to marry me through a registered marriage and also asked me to look for a house for us in the police station area A month after we got to know each other he told me that his wife was not at home and invited me to his house He sent me the location and when I went there he had arranged liquor and a small party He asked me not to look for any other partner and said that we would be together and cheated meIn her complaint the victim stated During our first meeting he took my personal number The next day he saw my phone status and sent me a nice message I replied with a thank you After that he kept texting me continuously Although I was reluctant I replied to his messages He started inviting me to drink and party He sent me his house location again saying his wife had gone out for 10 days I took a cab and went to his placeHe forced me to drink took me to his bedroom and had physical relations with me Around 5 am he booked a cab and sent me home Later in the month of February Sunil asked me to come to a hotel opposite Manyata Tech Park I went there in an auto Inside the room he made me drink alcohol and again had physical relations with me He was in his police uniform when I met him in the hotel she allegedSince I needed his help to resolve my complaint I agreed to whatever he said He used to message me every day and make video calls she addedDuring this period he promised to open a beauty parlour in my name buy me a flat worth Rs 50 to 60 lakh and marry me Later he went to Belagavi on duty but continued to call text and video call me After returning he asked me to come to his flat located on the 14th floor she statedA few days later I reminded him that he was not keeping his promises He neither married me nor bought a flat or set up a parlour for me Instead he was just using me as he wished The accused threatened me with life if I disclose the matter she said in her complaintThe victim has also attached screen shots of conversations between her and the accused Inspector IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-rape-complaint-lodged-against-police-inspector-644337.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-murder-accused-who-died-in-police-encounter-buried-644153.html Hyderabad Oct 21 Shaik Riyaz an accused in the murder of a constable who was killed in an alleged encounter by the police at a government hospital in Telanganas Nizamabad town was buried on Tuesday amid tight security The body of Riyaz was handed to his family members late on Monday night after autopsy at Government General HospitalHe was buried at a graveyard on Bodhan Road on Tuesday Police had made tight security arrangements to prevent any untoward incidentThe 28yearold was undergoing treatment at Government General Hospital for the injuries he had received during the scuffle with police on Sunday while being arrestedAccording to police the accused snatched a weapon from one of the policemen on duty at the hospital and was trying to open fire Director General of Police B Shivadhar Redddy said Riyaz died in the attempt by the police to stop himRiyaz had stabbed E Pramod Kumar 42 to death when he escorting him to a police station in Nizamabad on October 17The DGP had ordered a manhunt for the accused who had escaped after killing the constableRiyaz attacked a man named Asif near Sarangapur under Nizamabad Town 6 Police Station limits on October 19 Asif who was helping the police in apprehending him suffered serious injuries during the scuffle Both men were shifted to hospital for treatment and Riyaz was later taken into custodyThe DGP said that Telangana Police remain committed to maintaining law and order and cracking down on hardened criminalsAccording to police Riyaz was involved in 61 cases including three attempts to murder robbery and snatching There were 50 theft cases against him including six in MaharashtraPolice had recovered six tolas of gold and 38 twowheelers from RiyazThe DGP on Monday announced an exgratia of Rs 1 crore to constable Pramods family along with the last paid salary till retirement a government job for one family member and a 300yard housing plot Additionally Rs 16 lakh from the Police Security Welfare fund and Rs 8 lakh from the Police Welfare fund will be provided to the familyThe state police chief stated that the government and Police Department will extend full support to Pramods wife Pranitha and their three young sons IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-murder-accused-who-died-in-police-encounter-buried-644153.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/moral-policing-curbed-credit-goes-to-police-karnataka-cm-644156.html Bengaluru Oct 21 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed appreciation that unconstitutional and unethical moral policing which was a hindrance to the states dignity development and progress has now been curbed He stated that the credit for this achievement goes to the police department He was speaking after paying tribute to martyred police officers and personnel on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day on TuesdayHe emphasized that the development of the state is possible when the police department maintains peace and law and order Therefore curbing unethical police practices is a commendable stepLikewise a significant check has been placed on the menace of narcotics and this effort needs to be carried out more effectively He reiterated that the credit for these accomplishments goes to the police department CM Siddaramaiah statedTo prevent atrocities against people belonging to Scheduled Caste Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement DCRE police stations have been made operational in the state He said that these should function effectively to protect constitutional rights and values CM Siddaramaiah statedIn the past year eight personnel from the state and a total of 191 across the country have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty Their sacrifice and dedication are invaluable Remembering and honouring them is the responsibility of every citizen he saidHe further noted that police personnel play a leading role in maintaining the countrys peace and order Their role in suppressing communal and antisocial forces is significant he addedHe also stated that the police department bears the responsibility of protecting the rights given to the people by the ConstitutionHe said 116 individuals have been given compassionate appointments through official orders The annual medical reimbursement under the retired police health scheme has been increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 15 lakh he saidThe health checkup expense for all police personnel has been increased from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/moral-policing-curbed-credit-goes-to-police-karnataka-cm-644156.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-cms-economic-advisor-raises-voice-against-sand-mafia-urges-action-644173.html Bengaluru Oct 21 Chief Ministers Economic Advisor and senior MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy has raised his voice against the sand mafia in Karnataka and urged CM Siddaramaiah to take immediate action In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister Rayareddy appealed for serious consideration of the issue and urged the government to take concrete steps to prevent the ongoing loss of revenue in Koppal districtThe development is likely to trigger controversy in the stateRayareddy pointed out that Koppal district has over 85 kilometres of the Tunga Bhadra riverbank where a large quantity of loose sand is naturally available throughout the year Every day around 100 to 150 truckloads of this loose sand are being illegally transported to Gadag Ballari Hubballi Dharwad Chitradurga and Bengaluru without proper documentation or permitsHe emphasized that this illegal transportation is causing a significant loss of revenue to the state government in the form of uncollected royaltiesThe public has raised concerns about a nexus between officials from the Department of Mines and Geology and local authorities alleging widespread corruption Rayareddy claimed that a sand mafia gang consisting of more than 200 individuals is operating in Koppal district and the rampant corruption among department officials is a matter of public discussionHe warned that such developments are tarnishing the image of the state government In light of this he demanded an immediate halt to the illegal transportation of loose sand and jelly stonesRayareddy also called on the Chief Minister to transfer corrupt officials from the Department of Mines and Geology in Koppal districtHe specifically named Senior Geologist Puspalata S Kavaluru who has been serving in Koppal for the past five months alleging that she is working under the influence of junior officers and lacks knowledge of ground realities He claimed that reports suggest she is involved in illegal mining activities through her relatives In this context he demanded her transfer to another districtSimilarly he accused officer Sukanya Hosamani who has been posted in Koppal for the past five years of engaging in corrupt practices CCTV footage and media reports have reportedly surfaced further substantiating the allegationsRayareddy stated that this situation is a major embarrassment for the state government and urged it to send a strong message by initiating strict action IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-cms-economic-advisor-raises-voice-against-sand-mafia-urges-action-644173.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-bodies-found-in-pool-of-blood-in-jaisalmer-644203.html Jaipur Oct 21 Two bodies were found in a pool of blood in Mohangarg town of Rajasthans Jaisalmer district on Tuesday triggering panic in the region The bodies of a local grain trader and his accountant were found about six kilometres from the Mohangarh MandiThe deceased were identified as trader Madanlal and his accountant Revantram According to reports they were killed on MondayThe incident came to the fore on Tuesday morning when temple priest Poker Puri on his way back after performing morning aarti at a nearby Hanuman temple spotted the bloodsoaked bodies near Madanlals shopI came to wish Madanlal a Happy Diwali and saw several goats outside his shop When I went closer to remove them I saw the bodies of Madanlal and his accountant I immediately informed the police the priest saidAfter the incident panic and outrage gripped the trading community in MohangarhLocal shopkeepers and market associations have demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and stricter night patrols in the areaUpon receiving information the Mohangarh Police Station team reached the scene along with the Forensic Science Laboratory team which collected evidencePolice have sent the bodies for postmortem examination and are examining nearby CCTV footage to trace the sequence of eventsA large crowd of villagers gathered at the spot as news of the murders spread Additional police personnel have been deployed in Mohangarh to maintain law and orderNachna Police Station Inspector Bhuta Ram told IANS that he and his team were investigating the entire detail to know who was there at the time of the incident and what could be the reason for the gruesome murder on a festive nightAuthorities are probing all angles including personal enmity and business rivalry to determine the motive behind the crime he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-bodies-found-in-pool-of-blood-in-jaisalmer-644203.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/traffic-home-guard-among-two-held-for-slapping-female-junior-doctor-in-bengal-hospital-644212.html Kolkata Oct 21 A traffic home guard and another person accused of harassing and slapping a female junior doctor at a hospital in West Bengals Howrah have been arrested police said on Tuesday The incident took place at the Uluberia Sarat Chandra Chatterjee Medical College and Hospital on Monday eveningThe traffic home guard has been identified as Sheikh Babulal who works in UluberiaAccording to police sources he went to the maternity ward of the hospital with a relative and 1012 others The female junior doctor was working in the maternity ward at that time After examining the traffic home guards relative she went to the hospital restroom and was sitting there when Babulal along with the others attacked herThe junior doctor alleged that one of the attackers twisted her hand while the other allegedly slapped her on the neck It is alleged that some of the group even threatened to rape her and kill her Later the ward nurse and other staff rescued her from the attackersThe police learnt that the attackers claimed that the relative of the home guard was not treated with due care in the maternity ward An altercation started from there and the female junior doctor was targeted for alleged negligenceThe junior doctor lodged a written complaint with the Uluberia police station on Monday night Based on her complaint the police started investigating the incident After the initial investigation two people including the accused home guard were arrested in the morning Superintendent of Police Howrah Rural Subimal Paul said Two people have been arrested and are being questioned An investigation into the entire incident has started IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/traffic-home-guard-among-two-held-for-slapping-female-junior-doctor-in-bengal-hospital-644212.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ttp-iskp-lej-and-others-eye-escalated-attacks-amid-pakistan-armys-vulnerability-644236.html New Delhi Oct 21 The Pakistan army has been caught in several embarrassing situations in recent times While Operation Sindoor exposed the fault lines within the Pakistan army it has suffered huge casualties at the hands of terrorist groups all of which it created Pakistan may have entered into a delicate truce with the Taliban but many question how long it will last The rate at which the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP has created losses for the army has now emboldened other terror groups to take on the establishmentPakistan watchers and security experts say that there are many outfits which want the establishment thrown out The TTP LashkareJhangvi LeJ and the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP want the rule of Islam established in Pakistan and the establishment to be overthrownThe LeJ has focused largely on sectarian violence and has targeted the religious minority It is not in the good books of the establishment and in the near future it could expand the scope of its attacksIt has in the past carried out attacks against the Pakistan establishment and the worry for Islamabad now is that the LeJ could go back to aligning either with the ISKP or TTP The LeJ has in the past aligned with both these groups separately and hence a repeat of this cannot be ruled out The ISKP which was roped in Pakistan to fight against the TTP and Afghan Taliban may not take a backseat due to the prevailing truceThe ISKP had primarily joined hands with the Pakistan establishment to battle against the Afghan Taliban However if both sides have made peace then the ISKP may back out It is more likely that the ISKP may join hands with the LeJ rather than the TTP The TTP is perceived to have the support of the Afghan TalibanMoreover the ISKP was formed by former members of the TTP and hence the two coming together is difficult Whether or not these groups come together or not they are well aware of the weakness within the Pakistan armyIntelligence Bureau officials say that as per their assessment even if these groups fight individually they are in the days to come scale up attacks against the establishment Pakistan is not even in a position to seek the support of the LashkareTayiba or JaisheMohammad to battle against these groups The JaisheMohammad has had a blowhot blowcold relationship with the establishment Further if it is asked to fight against the TTP the outfit may witness a splitThe JaisheMohammad is sympathetic towards both the Afghan Taliban and TTP and hence may not join the establishment The case of the LashkareTayiba is similar While this outfit has never rebelled against the establishment there was a chance of a major split when Pakistan was helping the US in the war in Afghanistan Many cadres were unhappy with this stance and had even threatened to walk away and join the Taliban in AfghanistanWhile the threat of these groups spiralling out of control looms large the Pakistan army has other problems and that is in BalochistanThe Baloch groups are driven by ethnic nationalism and secular separatism They are seeking an independent proving The Baloch groups in recent years have caused immense embarrassment to the Pakistan army They have primarily targeted Chinese nationals and investments apart from the army These groups too have realised that the army is weak and with Pakistan battling on many fronts it would gear up for a bigger fight in Balochistan also IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ttp-iskp-lej-and-others-eye-escalated-attacks-amid-pakistan-armys-vulnerability-644236.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-caught-with-firearms-arrested-in-bengals-murshidabad-643960.html Kolkata Oct 20 The police have arrested a woman in possession of arms in Raghunathganj area of West Bengals Murshidabad district officials said Five semiautomatic 7 mm pistols and 24 rounds of cartridges were found in the womans bag on SundayThe woman was arrested from the Farakkabound bus stand in Umarpur areaPolice said that arrested woman has been identified as Sadhana HalderHer home is located in Krishnapur village under Lalgola police stationAccording to police sources Sadhana had planned to collect the weapons from National Thermal Power Corporation NTPC area in Farakka and smuggle them to the Sagarpara area of MurshidabadThe Raghunathganj Police Station was already on the lookout after receiving information from a credible sourceAs per the plan the police surrounded her while she was changing cars in UmarpurSadhana was arrested after the weapons were recovered from herActing on a tipoff we were looking for this woman Today she was supposed to carry out the arms smuggling She came out of a car and was about to get into another car when our officers caught her Pistols and cartridges were recovered from her shoulder bag She has been arrested A case has started under relevant sections of Arms Act We are investigating the matter said a senior officer of Jangipur policeThere are allegations of arms smuggling increasing in different parts of the state ahead of 2026 Assembly pollsThe Raghunathganj police have described the recovery of five firearms as a huge successThe officers are investigating whether the arrested woman is involved in any arms smuggling gang or notThe police will try to find out after questioning herThe police said that the arrested woman will be produced before the Jangipur court on MondayThe police took the arrested woman into their custodyThe police are investigating whether the woman had an accomplice IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-caught-with-firearms-arrested-in-bengals-murshidabad-643960.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mother-kills-two-children-before-ending-life-in-telanganas-nalgonda-644036.html Hyderabad Oct 20 In a shocking incident on festival day a woman killed her two children and later died by suicide in Telanganas Nalgonda district officials said The incident occurred at Kondamallepally early Monday According to police Kanchala Nagalaxmi 27 strangled to death her daughter Avantika 9 and son Bavan Sai 7 She later died by hangingPolice rushed to the spot and shifted the bodies for autopsy Police suspect that family disputes led to the tragedyThe family hailed from Bapatla district in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and had migrated to the Nalgonda district for livelihood a few years ago Nagalaxmis husband was working as a construction worker while she was also working as a dailywage labourerPreliminary investigation by police revealed that the woman killed her children and later died by suicide after her husband left the house following an argument with herPolice registered a case and took up an investigation and informed Nagalaxmis relatives in Bapatla districtThis is the latest in a series of such incidents in Telangana in recent months Last week a 27yearold woman killed her twin toddlers before ending her life at her residence in Balanagar in HyderabadChallari Sailakshmi smothered her twoyearold twins Chetan Karthikeya and Lasyata Valli before jumping from the fourth floor of her apartmentAccording to police frequent quarrels between Srilakshmi and her husband Anil Kumar over the childrens health problems led to the incident Chetan had a speech impairment and the family had been taking him for regular speech therapy sessionsIn August a woman pushed her two sons into a water sump before attempting to end her life While both the children drowned the woman was rescued by a passerby The elder child was three years old while the younger one was only eight months oldAccording to police frequent disputes between the woman and her husband over family planning issues and financial stress led to the incidentIn April a woman killed her two sons with an axe and then jumped to her death from the fifth floor of their apartment building in Gajularamaram The woman was depressed as she was battling a longstanding eye condition and passed on the hereditary illness to her two children There were also constant quarrels between the woman and her husband IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mother-kills-two-children-before-ending-life-in-telanganas-nalgonda-644036.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/trinamool-leader-escapes-murder-attempt-on-kali-puja-day-in-kolkata-644045.html Kolkata Oct 20 A former Trinamool Congress TMC councilor narrowly escaped a murder attempt on Monday morning coinciding with Kali Puja celebrations Miscreants opened fire at Nirmal Dutta TMCs Bidhannagar trade union leader and former councilor in the Duttabad area of Salt Lake The bullet missed the target and his head was smashed with the butt of the gun injuring him on the head Dutta bleeding profusely was taken to a nearby hospital and later discharged after initial treatmentThe police have launched an investigation into the matter Nirmal Dutta is a former Trinamool councilor of ward number 38 of the Bidhannagar Municipal CorporationAccording to police he came to the ward office of the Duttabad area in Salt Lake at around 730 am to supervise the work At that time a young man wearing a Tshirt came and fired at him He fired two shots but both missed the target Then Dutta was caught by the miscreant A scuffle broke out between them Then the miscreant hit him with the butt of a gun and smashed his head Following the attack the miscreant fled the spotThe Bidhannagar South Police Station has launched an investigation and is examining the CCTV footage to identify the miscreantAfter initial treatment at a local hospital Dutta told media persons I had come to the ward office for work Suddenly a young man wearing a pink shirt and a mask pulled out a gun He fired two shots but missed When he tried to shoot the third time I got hold of him He hit me on the head with the butt of the gun As soon as the people of the neighborhood came out he fled through the road beside Bengal ChemicalsWhen asked whether he recognised the accused the former councilor said He was wearing a mask so I could not recognise him but his eyes and face are still clear in my memory There was a similar attack on me eight to nine months ago I do not suspect anyone I work for people that is why I am being targeted Duttabad area over the years has transformed Earlier there were liquor shops Now there are roads electricity and water IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/trinamool-leader-escapes-murder-attempt-on-kali-puja-day-in-kolkata-644045.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/suspect-who-killed-telangana-constable-shot-dead-at-hospital-644053.html Hyderabad Oct 20 An accused in the killing of a police constable in Telanganas Nizamabad town was shot dead by police on Monday when he allegedly tried to escape from a hospital where he was undergoing treatment Shaik Riyaz who was undergoing treatment at the Government General Hospital in Nizamabad allegedly snatched a weapon from policemen on duty and tried to escapeDirector General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy said that as per the information received from the local police Riyaz tried to escape by attacking the police again He had snatched a weapon from the police and tried to open fire on the police dying in the attempt by the police to stop him he said in a statementThe DGP said Riyaz on Sunday attacked a citizen named Asif who was helping the police in arresting him and seriously injured him Asif is undergoing treatment in a hospital in HyderabadNizamabad Police Commissioner P Sai Chaitanya and senior officials visited the hospitalRiyaz a habitual offender who had escaped after stabbing to death a police constable two days ago was arrested on SundayHe was captured near Sarangapur under the limits of Nizamabad Town 6 Police Station by a police team with the help of AsifThe Nizamabad Police Commissioner had stated that the accused was caught alive He denied that there was any encounterThe official clarified there was no truth in reports being circulated on social media that police fired on RiyazA police team had reached Sarangapur following a tipoff that Riyaz was hiding there in a shed On seeing the police he tried to escape However Asif who was present nearby tried to catch himRiyaz tried to attack Asif with a knife The police team managed to capture Riyaz after surrounding him Both Riyaz and Asif sustained injuries in the scuffle and they were taken to the hospital for treatmentA constable was allegedly stabbed to death by Riyaz after the latter was caught in connection with a bike theft case in Nizamabad on the night of October 17Constable E Pramod 42 along with his nephew went to arrest Riyaz Pramod was riding the bike while his nephew was pillionriding and the accused was made to sit between themThe 24yearold accused suddenly attacked Pramod with a knife When the latters nephew tried to prevent him the accused stabbed him as well Two aides of Riyaz came on a bike and took him away Though a subinspector tried to stop them they attacked him as wellAn injured Pramod was shifted to a hospital where he was pronounced dead by doctors His nephew was undergoing treatmentTaking a serious note of the incident the DGP had ordered a manhunt for the accusedPolice subsequently launched a massive hunt for Riyaz Nine teams were formed to track him down IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/suspect-who-killed-telangana-constable-shot-dead-at-hospital-644053.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/poppy-seeds-areca-nuts-smuggled-from-myanmar-seized-by-assam-rifles-in-mizoram-644056.html Aizawl Oct 20 Assam Rifles have seized 90 bags of poppy seeds and 120 bags of areca nuts betel nuts worth Rs one crore in Mizoram officials said on Monday A defence spokesman said that based on specific intelligence Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at Farlui road areas Ruantlang in Mizorams border Champhai district and recovered the contrabandThis significant recovery underscores the Assam Rifles zerotolerance approach towards illicit activities in the region and its continued commitment to ensuring the law and order situation is maintained an official statement saidThe seized consignment has been handed over to the Customs Preventive Force Champhai for further investigation and prosecution under relevant lawsThis operation highlights the Assam Rifles ongoing dedication to securing the northeastern regions borders and preventing illegal trade that adversely impacts the socioeconomic stability of the region the statement saidAn official said that the poppy seeds and areca nuts were smuggled from Myanmar and intended to be ferried to other states in IndiaSecurity forces in Manipur and Assam often destroy illegal poppy cultivation in these states as part of the governments War on Drugs missionPoppy cultivation has been identified as a key source for the production of illicit opium It is estimated that three to four kilograms of opium are produced per acre of poppy cultivation with one kilogram valued between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 5 lakh in the clandestine marketOn the other hand the smuggling of areca nuts also known as Burmese Betel Nuts from Myanmar has had a negative impact on local farmers in the northeastern states as they have to struggle to sell their produce at competitive pricesAreca nut farmers in Tripura and Assam have organised agitations in the recent past against the smuggling of areca nuts from MyanmarThe Manipur government on several occasions said that the ethnic strife in Manipur since May 2023 is a creation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar adding that these migrants after illegally settling in the state started the cultivation of illicit poppies Myanmar which shares a 1643 km unfenced border with four northeastern states Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Nagaland and Mizoram serves as a key transit point for drugs particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets entering India The Mizoram districts that border Myanmar are Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip These six districts share a combined border of 510 km with Myanmars Chin state which is a hub for smuggling of varied drugs exotic wildlife animals and many other contraband through the Northeastern states IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/poppy-seeds-areca-nuts-smuggled-from-myanmar-seized-by-assam-rifles-in-mizoram-644056.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/unable-to-face-harassment-by-husband-and-in-laws-woman-commits-suicide-644088.html Bengaluru Oct 20 A woman committed suicide on Monday an official said adding the incident has been reported from the Visvesvaraya Pickup Dam in Doddaballapur taluk near Devanahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru The deceased has been identified as 30yearold Puspavati a resident of Tapassihalli Before taking the extreme step she recorded a video messageAccording to police the woman who was working as a lecturer was married to a man named Venu 11 months ago and was allegedly tortured for dowry and land by him and his family Earlier her family had lodged a missing complaint at the Doddaballapur Womens Police StationIn her video Puspavati alleged that her husband had been torturing her since the day of their marriage and deliberately kept his distance Whenever she tried to talk to him he refused to respond When she brought up the matter with her inlaws they told her to wait and assured her that things would improveShe further stated that whenever she discussed family life and having a child her husband reprimanded her asking whats the urgency When she suspected he might have a medical issue and questioned him he abused her using vulgar languageShe also alleged that whenever she tried to touch him he kicked her on the chest Her inlaws advised her to have a baby with their younger son while her brotherinlaw also made inappropriate remarks causing her severe mental trauma police saidPuspavati also alleged that despite her parents raising objections to the harassment it continued She claimed she was assaulted and abused by her husbands family during quarrels On one such occasion she was injured taken to a hospital for treatment and threatened by her fatherinlaw that if she lodged a police complaint she would not be allowed to returnThe harassment persisted and during another quarrel when she warned her husbands family that she would file a police complaint they allegedly grabbed her by the neck and threw her out of the house When her brother intervened he was also assaulted Following this a complaint was lodged at the Doddaballapur Police Station police saidFurther details regarding the incident are awaited an official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/unable-to-face-harassment-by-husband-and-in-laws-woman-commits-suicide-644088.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-woman-arrested-in-bengal-with-rs-150-crore-banned-narcotics-644095.html Kolkata Oct 20 A woman from Bihar was arrested with Rs 150 crore banned narcotics in her possession at Kaliachak in Malda district of West Bengal on Monday an official said The police have identified the accused as Kanchan Devi a resident of Bhagalpur in Malda district of West BengalShe was presented at a district court in Malda on Monday afternoon and the court remanded her to police custody The cops suspect that she is a part of a major interstate narcotics smuggling racket operating in the regionAn official said that the accused would be interrogated further in police custody to get the details of her associates in the racketIn the face of initial interrogation she had confessed that she procured the narcotics consignments from Malda and was supposed to take it to BiharPolice source said that the cops of Baishnabnagar Police Station were informed on Sunday about the attempt to smuggle a huge consignment of narcotics from the area to outside the stateThe cops started an investigation into the matter and on early Monday they found the accused woman loitering around mysteriously at a particular crossing in the area She was apprehended and questioned by the copsAfter the cops found her statement contradictory they frisked the handbag she was carrying There they recovered 134 kilograms of banned brown sugar whose estimated market value is about Rs 15 croreShe was first detained and brought to the local police station where another round of integration followed In the face of questioning she confessed that she was a resident of Bhagalpur in Bihar and she had come to Malda just to collect the narcotics assignment and take them to Bihar We suspect that she is just a cog in the wheel of a major interstate narcotics smuggling racket with Malda being on its base a district police official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-woman-arrested-in-bengal-with-rs-150-crore-banned-narcotics-644095.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/attack-on-mp-raises-serious-questions-about-mamata-banerjees-intentions-bjp-643878.html Kolkata Oct 19 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday targeted the Mamata Banerjee government over the attack on its MP Raju Bistas convoy accusing the state government of disturbing peace in North Bengal The BJPs IT cell chief and central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya in a post on X said the repeated attacks on BJP MPs reflect the growing fear of the ruling Trinamool Congress over its impending defeat in the 2026 Bengal Assembly pollsAfter the attack on Tribal MP Khagen Murmu in Jalpaiguri BJP MP Raju Bistas convoy was targeted today in Masdhura near Sukhia Pokhari Darjeeling Though the attack narrowly missed the MPs vehicle and hit the car behind its timing coming right after the announcement of an interlocutor for the region raises serious questions about Mamata Banerjees intentions said MalviyaOn Saturday evening BJP MP Raju Bistas convoy was attacked by miscreants in the Sukhia Pokhari area in Darjeeling district while returning from Rimbik after undertaking relief workReacting to the attack Malviya said the Mamata Banerjee government has neglected the North Bengal region and treated the people there unfairlyIt is clear she wants to disrupt peace in North Bengal a region her administration has consistently neglected and treated unfairly The repeated attacks on BJP MPs reflect Mamata Banerjees growing fear and paranoia over her partys impending defeat in the upcoming Assembly electionsThe incident comes weeks after BJP MP Khagen Murmu and party MLA Shankar Ghosh were attacked by miscreants in Jalpaiguri districts Nagrakata areaMurmu and Ghosh faced protests when they went to provide relief to the floodaffected area in Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district Some miscreants attacked the BJP leaders with sticks and stones Their cars were vandalisedKhagen Murmu sustained serious injuries to his face Both leaders were later admitted to a hospital for treatment Prime Minister Narendra Modi had condemned the attack Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had visited the injured BJP MP at the hospital A total of six persons were arrested in connection with the attack on Khagen Murmu IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/attack-on-mp-raises-serious-questions-about-mamata-banerjees-intentions-bjp-643878.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-hc-allows-rss-march-in-chittapur-on-november-2-643895.html Kalaburagi Oct 19 The Karnataka High Court on Sunday granted permission for the centenary march of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS in Chittapur town on November 2 Asking the event organisers to submit a fresh application the court also instructed the government to consider the plea and adjourned the matter to October 24The Kalaburagi Bench of the High Court passed the order while taking up the petition on an emergency basisAshok Patil the Kalaburagi District RSS leader had filed the petition challenging the denial of permission by government authorities to conduct the march in Chittapur despite submitting an application and completing the required proceduresThe bench headed by Justice MGS Kamal while examining the petition asked which authority is legally empowered to grant permission for such a marchSenior counsel Arun Shyam appearing for the petitioner stated that the application was first submitted to the police on Monday and later to the Executive Magistrate on Friday However permission was denied on October 19The bench further questioned whether permission is required for a march when it is not a protest It also sought clarity on the legal provisions that mandate such permission Counsel for the petitioner argued that there is no clear law governing this matterOn behalf of the government counsel submitted that the permission was denied keeping law and order concerns in mind as other organisations such as the Bhim Army and Dalit Panthers had also sought permission to stage processionsThe High Court directed the government to allot different timings for processions by various organisations The court also recorded that the RSS has conducted marches at 250 locations across the state without any untoward incidents being reportedThe RSS has approached the Kalaburagi Bench of the High Court challenging the Chittapur Tahsildars order denying permission for its centenary procession in Chittapur town The centenary march was scheduled for October 19RDPR IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge represents the Chittapur constituency He had recently sought a ban on RSS activities triggering a row IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-hc-allows-rss-march-in-chittapur-on-november-2-643895.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bullet-recovered-from-passenger-at-hyderabad-metro-station-643913.html Hyderabad Oct 19 A bullet was recovered from a passenger at Hyderabad Metro Station here police said A 9 mm bullet was found in the bag of a youth at Moosapet Metro Station on Saturday night The passenger was identified as Mohammed a native of Bihar who works in a fabrication unit hereThe incident came to light when Mohammed placed his bag for screening before boarding the metro Security personnel at the station noticed the bullet during the screening of the luggage and immediately alerted the higher officialsThe passenger was detained and handed over to police On a complaint by the Metro security officials a case was registered at Kukatpally Police StationPolice launched an investigation to determine how the bullet came into the passengers possession A police officer said they were questioning the youth who resides in PragathinagarMoosapet Metro Station last month witnessed a stabbing incident A 19yearold girl was injured in an attack by her boyfriendThe accused 20 allegedly stabbed the woman in the stomach with a blade in a fit of rage Police investigations revealed that the accused was upset as she was avoiding him because of his alcohol addictionAccording to police the two had studied together at a government school in Moosapet until Class 10 and had got into a relationship Even after discontinuing their studies due to financial reasons they continued their friendship Recently the relations turned sour when the accused developed alcohol addiction and she started avoiding him because of the addictionMeanwhile police in Nizamabad town of Telangana continued the hunt for the accused who allegedly killed a police constableThe constable was allegedly stabbed to death by a habitual offender after being caught in connection with a bike theft case in Nizamabad on the night of October 17Constable E Pramod 42 along with his nephew went to arrest Riyaz Pramod was riding the bike while his nephew was pillionriding and the accused was made to sit between themThe 24yearold accused suddenly attacked Pramod with a knife When Pramods nephew tried to prevent him the accused stabbed him as well Two aides of Riyaz came on a bike and took him away Though a SubInspector tried to stop them they attacked him as wellWhen Pramod was shifted to a hospital he was pronounced dead by doctors Pramods nephew was undergoing treatment IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bullet-recovered-from-passenger-at-hyderabad-metro-station-643913.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/liquor-worth-rs-206-crore-seized-ahead-of-diwali-in-ahmedabad-643941.html Ahmedabad Oct 19 In a crackdown ahead of Diwali the Ahmedabad Police on Sunday have launched a strict enforcement drive to ensure compliance with the Gujarat Prohibition Act as more than Rs 206 crore worth of foreign liquor seized from two city zones was destroyed by bulldozers According to police sources Zone 5 of Ahmedabad East recorded seizures worth Rs 169 crore during raids conducted in areas including Ramol Nikol Odhav Rakhial Gomtipur Bapunagar and AmraiwadiMeanwhile police stations under Zone 7 comprising Sarkhej Vasna Satellite Bodakdev Vejalpur Ellisbridge and Anandnagar confiscated liquor worth Rs 37 lakhOverall the seized liquor stock amounted to Rs 206 croreThe confiscated liquor was destroyed in two separate locations under official supervisionIn an act of enforcement liquor bottles were laid out on the ground and flattened under the weight of bulldozersSenior police officials including the Deputy Commissioners of Police Assistanyt Commissioners of Police and representatives from concerned government departments were present during the demolition driveThrough this move the Ahmedabad Police reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order during the festive season and ensuring that the city remains free from illicit liquor tradeDespite Gujarats longstanding prohibition under the Gujarat Prohibition Act 1949 the scale of illicit liquor trafficking and seizure remains substantial For example government data shows that during the last two years up to December 2022 the state seized liquor including Indianmade foreign liquor IMFL countrymade liquor and beer valued at around Rs 212 croreThis includes IMFL worth around Rs 19756 crore countrymade liquor worth about Rs 399 crore and beer bottles worth around Rs 1051 croreIn the year 2024 alone official records indicate that Gujarat Police seized around 82 lakh bottles of liquor IMFL valued at nearly Rs 144 croreIn another incident for the year 2024 the State Monitoring Cell registered 455 cases across Gujarat confiscating liquor worth about Rs 2251 crore and total items including liquor valued at nearly Rs 52 crore IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/liquor-worth-rs-206-crore-seized-ahead-of-diwali-in-ahmedabad-643941.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/over-150-fall-ill-after-eating-prasad-in-bengals-west-midnapore-643955.html Kolkata Oct 19 More than 150 people fell sick after eating prasad during a puja in the Daspur area of West Bengals West Midnapore district the police said on Sunday According to police sources there was a community manasa puja in the area on Saturday night and a large number of people had assembled to consume the puja prasadAfter consuming the prasad people started vomiting and had diarrhoea since Saturday nightMany women and children were among those who fell sickA medical camp has been set up since Sunday morning to treat the peopleThe block administration officials rushed to the spot However there was a large commotion in the Suratpur village within the Daspur police stationA senior officer of West Midnapore district police said that the manasa puja has been taking place in the village for several yearsOn Saturday night the puja committee organised a khichri meal which is the puja prasad for the devoteesMore than three hundred people ate the prasad However more than half of the people started vomiting and having diarrhoea The administration was immediately informed regarding the incident the police officer saidDaspur Block Development Officer Dipankar Biswas made arrangements for treatment of the victims who fell ill since Saturday nightA medical camp was set up in the area by the health departmentPrimary treatment is being provided thereBiswas visited the village on sunday morning and reviewed the situation on the groundDaspur Panchayat Samiti President Sukumar Patra also rushed to the spotAccording to the police five people have been sent to the hospital as their condition is reported to be criticalWater samples have also been collected from the areaIt is being investigated whether there is any issue with the waterOn the other hand Patra said that the situation is now under control IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/over-150-fall-ill-after-eating-prasad-in-bengals-west-midnapore-643955.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/belekeri-iron-ore-export-case-ed-raids-20-locations-in-ktaka-attaches-asset-valued-at-rs-1280-crore-643711.html Bengaluru Oct 17 The Enforcement Directorate EDs Bengaluru Zonal Office has conducted search operations under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 at 20 premises located and attached properties worth Rs 1280 crore in connection with Belekeri iron ore export case the official statement said on Friday The raids were conducted in Bengaluru on Thursday in Hospet and Gurugram in connection with illegal iron ore export through Belekeri Port in Karwar district of KarnatakaDuring the search operation various incriminating documents related to illegal export of iron ore has been found and seized from the various premisesThe proceeds of crime to the tune of Rs 1284 crore have been attached as per Section 171A of the PMLAAdditionally proceeds of crime to the tune of Rs 42 lakh in cash has also been seizedThe documents with respect to the immovable properties obtained out of money generated from business in illegal iron ore has also been recoveredThe ED initiated investigation on the basis of multiple FIRs registered and chargesheets filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation on the directions of the Supreme Court in the cases of illegal export of iron ore from the Belekeri Port for quantity exceeding 50000 MTThe modus operandi revealed a welloiled chain of excavator trader transporter and exporter who worked with common objectives in complete collusion with each other to cheat the state exchequer of its due royalty and other statutory taxesThe illegally obtained iron ore was further exported through a network of these intermediaries for the ultimate benefit of the exportsIn many cases iron ore were procured from the dummy or fictitious entities making it a complex money laundering schemeThe exporters have failed to submit complete documents with respect of exported iron oreThe illegal profit generated out of this activity was used for the benefits of the exporting entities and their key management personsIt has been projected as untainted and part of general business activityThe following entities along with their key management persons who were major beneficiaries of the illegal iron ore export through Belekeri port has been covered MSPL Ltd Narendra Kumar Baldota Greentex Mining Industries Ltd Ajay Kharwanda Srinivasa Minerals Trading Co Y Srinivas Rao Arshad Exports Md Asghar Khan SVM Nett Project Solutions Pvt Ltd Basavaraj B and Alphine Minmetals India Private Ltd Gagan ShuklaFurther investigation is under progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/belekeri-iron-ore-export-case-ed-raids-20-locations-in-ktaka-attaches-asset-valued-at-rs-1280-crore-643711.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-theft-probe-tightens-as-sit-prepares-for-more-arrests-643745.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 18 The probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case is gathering momentum as the Special Investigation Team SIT is reportedly gearing up for more detentions in the coming days With the prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti already in custody and nine others named in the First Information Report political and legal tremors are being felt across the stateThe SIT has filed two separate FIRs naming ten accusedWhile Potti listed as accused No 1 remains under interrogation the remaining accused are reportedly facing mounting anxiety over possible arrestsSources indicate that investigators are preparing for the next phase of action making further detentions likely in the coming days and it could put the Pinarayi Vijayan government in a spot of botherThis legal escalation is playing out against an increasingly volatile political backdropBoth the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have intensified their demand for the resignation of Devaswom Minister and CPIM leader V N Vasavan along with board members of the Travancore Devaswom BoardThe Vijayan government has drawn criticism for the alleged misappropriation of temple gold and offeringsAdding to the pressure the BJPs state leadership is lobbying its national leadership to push for a central agency probeSuch a move if it materialises could deepen the crisis for the ruling front and widen the scope of the investigation beyond the current set of accusedWith local body elections on the horizon the opposition sees an opportunity to turn the scandal into a political flashpointThe coming weeks could determine whether the fallout remains confined to the accused or extends deeper into the states power structureRecently the Kerala High Court gave six weeks to complete the investigation and submit findings in a sealed coverLast week the Kerala High Court urged the media to exercise caution and avoid sensationalising the gold row IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-theft-probe-tightens-as-sit-prepares-for-more-arrests-643745.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-nenmara-sajitha-murder-case-court-sentences-chenthamara-to-double-life-imprisonment-643752.html Palakkad Oct 18 In a landmark verdict in the highprofile Nenmara Pothundi Sajitha murder case the Kerala court on Saturday sentenced the sole accused Chenthamara to double life imprisonment The sentence covers the murder of Sajitha 2019Alongside the life terms the court imposed fines totalling Rs 475 lakhThe Fourth Additional Sessions Court of Palakkad noted that Chenthamaras crimes murder destruction of evidence and unlawful entry were proven beyond doubtHe was also sentenced to five years and a Rs 50000 fine for tampering with evidence The sentences will run concurrentlyChenthamara had attacked Sajitha at her home in Nenmara in August 2019 reportedly believing she and a neighbour had caused discord in his familyAt that time Sajithas children were at school and her husband was away in Tamil NaduAfter getting bail in the case Chenthamara committed a double murder on January 27 After that the court revoked his bailSajithas children Atulya and Akhil who were present in court said they were happy with the verdictWe were in the court and seeing the sight of him was scary We wish that he would not be given bail again said the two young girlsThe trial spanning six years included testimonies from 50 witnesses including Chenthamaras wife who confirmed that the murder weapon had been kept at home and that he had subjected her to prolonged mental and physical abusePhysical evidence forensic reports and over 30 official documents were critical in securing the convictionFamily members had earlier expressed fears for their safety if the accused were released and demanded the maximum punishmentFollowing this ruling authorities are preparing to initiate a separate trial for Chenthamaras Nenmara double murder casePalakkad SP of Police Ajithkumar said the trial in the double murder is progressing rapidlyChenthamaras violent spree sent shockwaves through the local community and the verdict brings a sense of relief to the victims families while reinforcing the legal frameworks accountability in cases of premeditated and repeated violent crimes IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-nenmara-sajitha-murder-case-court-sentences-chenthamara-to-double-life-imprisonment-643752.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/counterfeit-currency-valued-at-rs-43-lakh-seized-in-jaipur-643776.html Jaipur Oct 18 In a major operation the Special Operations Group SOG has seized counterfeit currency valued at Rs 43 lakh from the Narayan Vihar area in Jaipur Acting on intelligence developed over 15 days the SOG raided a flat on Friday evening and arrested two suspects in possession of fake Rs 500 notes ADG SOG VK Singh saidADG SOG VK Singh stated that such crimes typically spike during festivals prompting heightened surveillanceUpon receiving specific inputs the SOG team in coordination with Narayan Vihar Police conducted the raid and recovered the counterfeit currencyThe case is now under investigation by the South District PoliceAmong the recovered items were counterfeit notes valued at Rs 26 lakh and Rs 17 lakh in uncut printed sheets indicating that some of the fake notes were still in the process of being preparedAuthorities suspect these sheets were brought in from another state and were meant for distribution across Rajasthan and possibly beyondWhat alarmed officials was the level of sophistication in the fake currency For the first time watermarks and security features such as embossing commonly found in genuine Rs 500 notes were detected in the counterfeit ones This suggests that the operation was highly organised possibly involving advanced printing techniquesDuring interrogation the arrested suspects revealed that the counterfeit notes were being sold at a ratio of 41 Rs 4 lakh in fake currency for just Rs 1 lakh in genuine moneyA key link in the operation is reportedly a criminal based in Bikaner who was distributing the fake currencyBased on this information police teams have launched raids at multiple locations to apprehend other members of the racketAuthorities continue to investigate the networks reach and the origin of the fake currencyThe operation marks a significant breakthrough in curbing the circulation of counterfeit money during the festive season IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/counterfeit-currency-valued-at-rs-43-lakh-seized-in-jaipur-643776.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cambodia-deports-64-south-korean-online-scam-suspects-643777.html Phnom Penh Oct 18 Cambodia deported 64 South Korean online scam suspects including five women to their birth country said a news release from Cambodias AdHoc Committee to Combat Online Scams on Saturday The suspects were expelled from the kingdom through the Techo International Airport in southern Kandal province the news release said adding that the group would face legal action in South KoreaThey were deported to their birth country after the authorities found that they were involved in online fraud the news release saidIt was not the first time the Southeast Asian country sent South Korean nationals back to their home country the news release said adding that in the recent past the kingdom also deported 180 South Korean nationalsCambodia has launched an unprecedented nationwide crackdown on cyber scam networks aiming at maintaining and protecting security public order and social safetyAccording to Cambodias AdHoc Committee to Combat Online Scams the kingdom had arrested a total of 3455 online scam suspects in 20 nationalities in nearly four months Xinhua news agency reportedAn online scam is a deceptive practice over the internet to steal money or personal information Common types include phishing where fake emailswebsites trick you into giving up data and various social engineering tactics like romance scams fake job offers and tech support scams To protect yourself avoid sharing personal information be wary of unsolicited messages or toogoodtobetrue offers and use strong unique passwordsOn Thursday Cambodia pledged to solve the online scam crime issue with South Korea vowing to continue to enhance cooperationCambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met South Korean Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina in Phnom Penh where they discussed ways to combat violent organised crime in Cambodia after a South Korean university student was found dead after being tortured by criminal groupsWe also discussed joint efforts in combating transnational crimes particularly online scams emphasising that cooperation between the Cambodian and Korean authorities over the years has yielded many fruitful outcomes Hun Manet wrote on the US social media company XThe Prime Minister pointed out that the two nations would continue to strengthen collaboration to prevent suppress and combat online scams more effectively contributing to the maintenance of peace public order and social securityPark Minho a 22yearold South Korean university student was found dead in August in Cambodias Kampot province after being tortured by criminals A South Korean woman was also found dead on October 7 in Vietnam near the Cambodia borderDuring her meeting with the Cambodian Prime Minister Kim had expressed strong regret about the increasing online job scams targeting South Koreans in Cambodia urging cooperation and efforts to put an end to the crime according to Yonhap News IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cambodia-deports-64-south-korean-online-scam-suspects-643777.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/seven-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-south-africas-cape-town-643811.html Cape Town Oct 18 Seven men were killed in a mass shooting in Cape Town Western Cape Province of South Africa on Friday night local police confirmed on Saturday The incident occurred on Road R53 in Philippi East a suburb in Cape Towns Cape Flats area where seven men aged between 20 and 30 were fatally shot in what authorities described as a senseless act of violenceAccording to a statement issued Saturday morning by the South African Police Service SAPS police in the Western Cape have launched a largescale manhunt following the shootingDetectives attached to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have been assigned to the case and are pursuing every available lead to identify and apprehend those responsible for this brutal attack the statement saidThe Western Cape police management has strongly condemned this senseless act of violence and confirmed that the investigation has been prioritized to ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice it added Xinhua news agency reportedIn the statement Provincial Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile expressed concern about the level of violence and appealed to community members to assist the police by sharing any information that could aid the investigationCommunity cooperation is crucial to bringing those responsible to book and restoring safety to our neighborhoods Patekile saidThe motive behind the shooting remains unclear and no arrests have been madeCape Town has seen a surge in gun violence and gangrelated killings in recent months prompting warnings from civil society that the Western Cape Province of which Cape Town is the capital city is facing a fullblown crisisIn September mounting gun violence in Cape Town which had claimed at least a dozen lives across the metropolis in over one week prompted the local government to shut down selected minibus taxi routes for 30 daysAmid the escalating violence the South African National Taxi Council SANTACO Western Cape said that it received the provincial governments decision to invoke Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act allowing for extraordinary interventions in the taxi industryThe closure had hit thousands of daily commuters Minibus taxis are the primary form of public transport in South Africa carrying millions of passengers every day IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/seven-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-south-africas-cape-town-643811.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-cpi-m-councillor-arrested-for-snatching-gold-chain-from-elderly-woman-643832.html Kannur Oct 18 A sitting councillor of the Communist Party of India Marxist was arrested for allegedly snatching a gold chain from a 77yearold woman at Koothuparamba in Kannur on Saturday The accused P P Rajesh who serves as the councillor of the fourth ward of the Koothuparamba municipality was taken into custody on Saturday after a twoday police investigationAccording to the police Rajesh has confessed to the crimeThe incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the victim Janaki was alone at homeThe front door of the house had been left openWhile she was working in the kitchen an unidentified man wearing a helmet suddenly entered snatched the onesovereign gold chain from her neck and fledNeighbours rushed to the house on hearing her cries but the thief had already escapedInitially no one recognised the suspect who had concealed his identity with a helmetInvestigators relied on CCTV footage from nearby houses and shops to trace the vehicle used in the crimeThe crucial footage led them to Rajesh a sitting councillor stunning both the local community and political circlesKoothuparamba Police said the stolen gold chain was recovered from the accusedJanaki and her family members reached the police station and identified her chain and it was given back to herThe case has triggered sharp reactions locally with residents expressing disbelief that an elected representative was involved in such an offenceThe incident also comes at a politically sensitive time in Kannur district considered a key bastion of the CPIMRajesh is currently in police custody and is expected to be produced before the court shortlyFurther investigation is underway to determine whether the accused was involved in any other similar incidentsThe arrest has sparked a political row with opposition parties demanding stern action against the councillor and accountability from the ruling party IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-cpi-m-councillor-arrested-for-snatching-gold-chain-from-elderly-woman-643832.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/clash-at-university-rajasthan-hc-grants-bail-to-state-nsui-chief-vinod-jakhar-643591.html Jaipur Oct 17 The state High Court has granted bail to three accused including NSUI State President Vinod Jakhar in connection with the ruckus during the Shastra Poojan event of RSS at Rajasthan University The bench of Justice Anoop Dhandh granted the bailEarlier both the trial court and the Additional District Magistrates Court had rejected their bail pleasSubsequently Vinod Jakhar Kishore Chaudhary and Kamal Chaudhary approached the High Court seeking reliefJakhar alleged that he was implicated in the case due to a political vendetta stating that his protest was conducted in a Gandhian and peaceful manner against what he termed a politically motivated event held at an educational institution The incident took place on September 30 during the Shastra Poojan ceremony of RSS at Rajasthan UniversityNSUI workers reportedly entered the venue to protest and began vandalising the stage leading to a clash between members of both groupsPolice intervened and conducted a lathi charge in heavy rain to disperse the crowd Following the disturbance 12 NSUI workers were detained for disturbing public orderA case was later registered against nine individuals under various sections related to hurting religious sentiments damaging government property and obstructing government workEarlier condemning the incident former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot It is highly irresponsible and condemnable that the university administration allowed a politicallyaffiliated organisation like the RSS to conduct a Shastra Poojan programme inside the campusUniversities are meant to be centres of learning not grounds for political and ideological aggression he saidGehlot stated that the university authorities including the Vice Chancellor appear to be working under pressure from the RSS and this incident reflects growing attempts to saffronise educational spaces in the stateFollowing the event when NSUI workers raised objections to the RSS activity they were met with violence Several NSUI members including State President Vinod Jakhar were arrested Videos from the scene reveal that police officials themselves were involved in vandalising vehicles belonging to NSUI workers Gehlot alleged IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/clash-at-university-rajasthan-hc-grants-bail-to-state-nsui-chief-vinod-jakhar-643591.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-ips-officer-sanjays-judicial-custody-extended-643627.html Vijayawada Oct 17 The ACB Special Court on Friday extended the judicial custody of senior Indian Police Service IPS officer N Sanjay in the case registered against him for alleged misuse of government funds The ACB produced him before the court which further extended his judicial custody till October 31 He was subsequently shifted back to Vijayawada District JailThe court had dismissed the IPS officers bail petition on October 13Sanjay a 1996batch IPS officer served as Director General DG of the AP State Disaster Response amp Fire Services and Additional DG of the Crime Investigation Department CIDHe is accused of manipulating tender processes for awarding contract work on developing and maintaining the AGNI NOC Governance amp NOC Integration web portal and mobile app as well as supplying hardware to a private company in violation of procedures in 2023There are allegations that the IPS officer ordered the procurement of some equipment without calling tenders The AntiCorruption Bureau ACB is also probing allegations of irregularities in payments to private companies and execution of projectsSanjay had surrendered to the ACB Court on August 26 following the Supreme Courts directionsThe Supreme Court on July 31 dismissed the anticipatory bail granted to Sanjay by the Andhra Pradesh High CourtThe High Court granted conditional anticipatory bail to Sanjay in January 2025 noting that as an IPS officer the question of his fleeing was remoteThe State had filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order While faulting the grounds on which the anticipatory bail was granted the Supreme Court had directed Sanjay to surrender within three weeksDuring the previous regime of the YSR Congress Party Sanjay as the chief of CID supervised the probe into the cases related to the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation scam and alignment of Amravati Inner Ring Road against the then Leader of the Opposition and Telugu Desam Party TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu These cases resulted in the arrest of Naidu who spent nearly two months in jailAfter Chandrababu Naidu assumed office as the Chief Minister in June 2024 following the electoral victory of the TDPled NDA Sanjay was transferred and was asked to report to the office of the DGPThe coalition government also ordered a probe by the Vigilance amp Enforcement VampE Department into the allegations against the IPS officerThe Vigilance report recommended that the government take appropriate legal measures against Sanjay under the Central Services Conduct RulesThe government suspended Sanjay on December 4 and the ACB registered a case against him on December 24 for alleged misuse of funds IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-ips-officer-sanjays-judicial-custody-extended-643627.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-files-charge-sheet-in-rs-354-crore-payment-fraud-in-phe-dept-643681.html Srinagar Oct 17 The Enforcement Directorates ED zonal office in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar said on Friday that it has filed a prosecution complaint in the court in connection with the Rs 354 crore payment fraud in the Public Health Engineering Department A press statement by the EDs Srinagar Zonal office said The ED Srinagar Zonal Office has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special PMLA Court in the city against Ghulam Mohammad Bhat the then Chief Engineer of Jammu and Kashmirs Public Health Engineering Department PHED and four others Rajnish Bal Mohammad Amin Wani Nisar Ahmad Bhat and Imran Baba a partner in Ms Baba Enterprises under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002The special PMLA court has issued a precognisance notice to all the accused persons in connection with the fraud case the statement addedThe ED initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by the AntiCorruption Bureau in Srinagar against Ghulam Mohammad Bhat and four others for misappropriation of government funds the statement saidThe ED investigation revealed that the accused officials of PHED in criminal conspiracy with Ms Baba Enterprises misappropriated government funds during procurement of spare parts for water filtration plants thereby causing wrongful loss to the public exchequer The ED investigation revealed that Ghulam Mohammad Bhat and other members of the Departmental Procurement Committee with the connivance of Imran Baba a partner of Ms Baba Enterprises awarded tender to Ms Baba Enterprises without following due procedure and undue favours were given by the Departmental Procurement Committee for awarding tender ie separate tender was not floated for the additional procurement of spare parts worth Rs 23078597 and security deposits two per cent of the tender value were not taken from the contractor the ED statement addedInstead Earnest Money Deposit of Rs 1 lakh was converted into security deposits In second order security deposit two per cent of the value of second supply order was again not takenThe total security deposits were to be taken as Rs 7 lakh however only Rs 1 lakh was taken as security deposit Also in the allotment order the supplydelivery period of the material was modified from 30 days beginning from the date of issuance of supply order to 90 days etc the statement saidThe ED investigation further revealed that Ms Baba Enterprises received Rs 354 crore from PHED and paid only Rs 155 crore to the original supplier ie Ms Industrial Devices India Private Limited New Delhi and diverting the remaining Rs 156 crore which was utilised for acquisition of immovable properties in Srinagar such as 18 marla land in Barinambal and 275 marla land in Hyderpora Srinagar and the ED has attached these immovable properties worth Rs 156 crore the statement addedDuring the peak years of terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir the rule of law and accountability in public service had become the first casualtyAfter the rule of law was reestablished and accountability fixed for frauds committed in the heydays of terrorist violence several frauds and scams committed during that period are now coming to light IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-files-charge-sheet-in-rs-354-crore-payment-fraud-in-phe-dept-643681.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-searches-at-five-money-changers-in-hyderabad-cash-seized-643696.html Hyderabad Oct 17 The Directorate of Enforcement ED conducted searches at the premises of five Full Fledged Money Changers FFMCs in Hyderabad an agency statement said on Friday The ED Hyderabad Zonal Office said that the searches were conducted under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act FEMA 1999 at the premises of Prism Forex Private Ltd Garuda Forex Services Private Ltd Sree Vimal Nath Forex Private Ltd Victory Forex amp Travel Services Private Ltd and Digital Forex Private Ltd on ThursdaySearch operations revealed that these FFMCs were operating illegally without any valid licence from the Reserve Bank of India RBIEarlier the RBI Hyderabad had conducted an inspection at such FFMCs and found several irregularities such as KYC documents without corresponding travel tickets falsefictitious traveller names fakeforged flight tickets manipulation in date of flights and flight numbers mismatch in signatures of customers etc the ED said in a statement Also multiple copies of the same travel ticket were recovered with key details forged therein Sale was shown mostly against travel to common destinations like Indonesia the Maldives Thailand and Sri Lanka where a visa is not requiredRBI inspection led to the surrender of RBI licences by the FFMCs in JuneJuly this year ED investigation revealed that even after the surrender of RBI licence some FFMCs namely Prism Forex Victory Forex amp Travel Services and Digital Forex Private Limited were continuing to operate and engage in illegal money changing business displaying fakeforged RBI licence in their premisesSearches under FEMA resulted in the recovery of incriminating documents mobile phones and laptops containing records of illegal foreign currency dealings Searches also led to the seizure of unaccounted Indian currency to the tune of Rs 1199 lakh and foreign currency of various countries in various denominations equivalent to approximately Rs 2677 lakhFurther investigation is in progress said the ED IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-searches-at-five-money-changers-in-hyderabad-cash-seized-643696.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jail-sentence-for-two-more-convicts-in-visakhapatnam-navy-spying-case-643704.html Visakhapatnam Oct 17 A special National Investigation Agency NIA court here has sentenced two more accused in the Visakhapatnam navy espionage case taking the total convictions so far to four Mohammad Haroon Haji Abdul Rehman Lakdawala of Mumbai has been sentenced to simple imprisonment SI of five and a half years under each of sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act Imran Yakub Giteli of Godhra has been sentenced to six years of simple imprisonment for each of the same offencesThe NIA said in a statement that the accused have also been imposed a fine of Rs 5000 each and will have to undergo an additional oneyear simple imprisonment in the event of default in payment of the fineThe case relates to spying activities carried out at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spiesagents operating in the countryLakdawala was arrested by the NIA in May 2020 and Giteli in September 2020 in the case registered in 2019 They were nabbed from their respective home statesThe two accused were found to be agents of foreign intelligence agencies and involved in espionage activities in India threatening the countrys unity integrity security and sovereignty The men were in regular contact with the Pakistan spiesagents through WhatsApp the NIA saidBoth had relatives in Pakistan and had come in contact with Pakistani intelligence agencies during visits to the neighbouring country investigations had revealed They were engaged in illegal clothes and other multiple businesses with Pakistan through unlawful channels and the money derived from these businesses was used to fund espionage activities in India The accused had deposited various amounts into the accounts of accused Navy personnel through online money transfer Points of Sale PoS and other banking channels from Mumbai and Godhra on the directions of Pak agentsThe NIA which took over the investigation from the Counter Intelligence Police Station Intelligence Department Andhra Pradesh Police Vijayawada in December 2019 had arrested a total of 15 accused including 11 Navy personnel over the course of the investigationIn June 2020 the agency had chargesheeted 14 accused followed by a supplementary charge sheet against one accused in March 2021Further investigation and trial in the case continue the NIA added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jail-sentence-for-two-more-convicts-in-visakhapatnam-navy-spying-case-643704.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-submits-charge-sheet-against-8-accused-in-land-fraud-case-643532.html Srinagar Oct 17 The Economic Offences Wing of JampK Crime Branch Kashmir said on Friday that it has presented the charge sheet in the court against the accused in the major land fraud case A Crime Branch statement said The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in FIR No 232019 related to a major land fraud case The charge sheet was submitted before the Honble Court of Special Judge AntiCorruption SrinagarThe charge sheet was filed against eight accused individuals including four revenue officials three retired and one serving involved in the fraudulent occupation and manipulation of land records by misusing their official positionsThe case originated from a complaint alleging that Nadeem Ahmad Mayer and Shafiq Ahmad Mayer residents of Iqbal Colony Shalteng Srinagar illegally encroached upon 52 Kanals of land at Ehel Danihama by fabricating revenue recordsFake and forged mutation Numbers 13 1617 18 and 30 3134 were executed under the guise of an oral gift Hiba Zabani from the complainants uncle despite no lawful or familial basisInvestigation revealed multiple irregularities including the absence of the official mutation record Parti Sarkar missing treasury voucher numbers and dates and unauthorised mutation by only one coowner disregarding the rights of the other Additionally 40 Kanals of State land were also found to be illegally occupiedThe fraud was allegedly committed in active connivance with revenue officials who played a key role in manipulating records and circumventing legal proceduresThose chargesheeted include Nadeem Ahmad Mayer son of Shafiq Ahmad Mayer resident of Iqbal Colony Shalteng Srinagar Irfan Ahmad Mayer son of Shafiq Ahmad Mayer resident of Iqbal Colony Shalteng Srinagar Ab Hamid Kathu son of Ali Mohammad Kathu resident of Tailbal Srinagar the then Pathwari now retired Ghulam Jeelani Rather son of Late Ab Salam Rather resident of Dara Harwan Srinagar the then Patwari Ali Mohammad Dar the then Patwari now retired Nazir Ahmad Palla son of Ghulam Ahmad Palla resident of Harwan and Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Ab Gani Dar resident of Mufti Bagh Harwan at present New Theed Srinagar the statement mentionedThe accused have been booked under Sections 420 447A 467 468 471 120B of the RPC read with Section 52 of the Prevention of Corruption ActThe Crime Branch Kashmir remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring accountability Further legal proceedings are in progress the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-submits-charge-sheet-against-8-accused-in-land-fraud-case-643532.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bjp-seeks-ncw-intervention-on-rising-sexual-assaults-on-girls-in-karnataka-643545.html Bengaluru Oct 17 The Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka has written a letter to the National Commission for Women NCW on Friday citing the rising number of sexual assaults on girls in the state and demanding urgent intervention He also urged the NCW to send a factfinding committee urgently to the stateAshoka stated The law and order in Karnataka has collapsed In just 4 months 979 incidents of sexual assaults on girls were reported In Bengaluru alone more than 114 cases have come to light Our women and children are living in fear due to the Congressled governments criminal inactionFrom the brutal rape and murder of a tribal girl in Mysuru to the tragic suicide of a librarian in Kalaburagi due to harassment this is a moral and administrative failure I have written an urgent letter to the National Commission for Women demanding immediate intervention We need a factfinding team in Karnataka now Ashoka statedAshoka stated BJP will not stay silent while our sisters and daughters are unsafe The government must answer for this breakdown and act swiftly to ensure a guarantee of safety and security to our women and childrenThe letter states I write to you in the gravest of terms as the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly deeply anguished and alarmed by the surge in heinous crimes against women and minors across the state The recent spate of incidents reflects a collapse of law and order and an alarming erosion of the safety of women children and marginalised communitiesAccording to official data and media reports 979 cases of sexual assaults and atrocities against minors have been reported in just the last four months across Karnataka Bengaluru alone accounts for over 114 such cases indicating that the crisis has reached alarming proportions and that deterrence has failed completely Ashoka underlinedAmong the many tragic incidents that have shaken public conscience are the brutal rape and murder of a juvenile girl in Mysuru belonging to the Hakki Pikki nomadic tribal community who had migrated from Kalaburagi to sell balloons during the Dusshera festivities This horrifying act expresses the vulnerability of migrant and tribal families and the complete absence of preventive policing even in highsecurity areas The tragic suicide of a woman librarian in Kalaburagi reportedly following sustained workplace harassment and humiliation This heartbreaking episode underlines the growing crisis of womens safety and dignity even within educational and institutional spaces Ashoka notedThese incidents combined with the shocking statewide statistics represent a deep moral and administrative failure Women in Karnataka today are forced to live in fear not of the law but of its absence The governments silence and inaction in the face of such atrocities are unacceptable Ashoka slammedIn this context I urge the NCW to take immediate suo motu cognisance and initiate the action Constitute a highlevel factfinding delegation to visit Karnataka particularly Mysuru Kalaburagi and Bengaluru to assess the situation on the ground interact with victims families and evaluate institutional lapses he demanded He has also asked NCW to seek a comprehensive report from the Government of Karnataka IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bjp-seeks-ncw-intervention-on-rising-sexual-assaults-on-girls-in-karnataka-643545.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threat-at-vice-president-radhakrishnans-chennai-residence-turns-out-to-be-hoax-643567.html Chennai Oct 17 The Chennai Police on Friday received a bomb threat targeting the residence of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan in the city which subsequently turned out to be a hoax The Estate Police Station in the city received an email claiming that a bomb had been planted at the Vice Presidents residence in the Mylapore areaSenior police officials along with the sniffer dog squad and bomb detection experts immediately mobilised in response to the highsecurity alertPolice sources confirmed that C P Radhakrishnan who assumed the office of Vice President in September this year had vacated the Mylapore property over a year agoHe is currently residing in a rented apartment in the highprofile Poes Garden area in ChennaiFollowing the protocols for VIP security threats the security teams proceeded to the Poes Garden residence However the premises were found locked upon arrival preventing the bomb experts from conducting a physical search inside the apartmentAfter a preliminary inspection of the area and its surroundings the police suspected that the threat was likely a hoaxAuthorities are now investigating the origin of the bomb threat email which is the latest in a series of similar hoax threats aimed at highprofile individuals and establishments in ChennaiMore than 150 schools across Delhi and Bengaluru received hoax bomb threat emails since July this year triggering mass evacuations and widespread panic among students and parentsSeveral hospitals in the two cities were also targeted in separate incidentsPolice said the threats began on July 18 when over 100 schools including several private institutions in both cities received identical emails warning of explosives planted on their premises Bomb disposal squads and dog units were deployed and classes were suspended in many places However no explosives were foundAccording to officials Delhi alone has recorded over 150 such email threats this year while Bengaluru reported at least 25 between July and August Most of the messages were traced to servers located outside India and sent through encrypted email servicesThe Ministry of Home Affairs directed cybercrime units to strengthen coordination and identify those responsible Officials said several suspects including minors are under investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threat-at-vice-president-radhakrishnans-chennai-residence-turns-out-to-be-hoax-643567.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-engineering-student-raped-in-college-washroom-victims-friend-arrested-643580.html Bengaluru Oct 17 In a shocking incident an engineering student was allegedly raped on the premises of her college within the limits of Hanumanthanagar police station in Bengaluru The incident came to light on FridayThe police have arrested the accused identified as 21yearold Jeevan Gowda He was later produced in a court which remanded him to judicial custodyAccording to the police the accused and the victim were friends studying in the same college The accused was a classmate and became junior to the victim by one year after failing the examPolice stated that the accused took the victim to the sixth floor of the college building dragged her into a washroom and committed the crimeThe victim initially confided in her friends about the trauma On their advice she informed her parents who subsequently lodged a complaint with the police Acting swiftly the police arrested the accusedSince the accused was well known to her the victim did not suspect foul play and unsuspectingly went to the sixth floor with him Further details are yet to emerge and the investigation is ongoing The incident has raised concerns about the safety of studentsThe alleged incident took place on October 10 between 130 pm and 150 pm and a complaint was filed on October 15 The police have registered a case under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita BNS for committing rapeOn the day of the incident the victim had met the accused to collect belongings He later called her repeatedly and came to the 7th floor When she came he forcibly tried to kiss her She resisted and tried to come down from the lift The accused followed her to the sixth floor dragged the victim into a mens washroom and committed the crimeDuring the assault when her phone rang he had snatched it After the assault the accused called the victim and asked her if she wanted pills The police have collected statementsMeanwhile the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka has written a letter to the National Commission for Women making an urgent appeal seeking its intervention on rising crimes against women and minors and the deteriorating law and order situation in KarnatakaHe has stated that in just 4 months 979 sexual assault cases against girls have been reported in the state In Bengaluru alone more than 114 cases have taken place Our women and children are living in fear he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-engineering-student-raped-in-college-washroom-victims-friend-arrested-643580.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/24-transgenders-attempt-suicide-in-indore-two-critical-643400.html Indore Oct 16 In a disturbing incident that has rocked Madhya Pradeshs Indore city 24 transgender individuals from the Nandlalpura area attempted en masse suicide by consuming phenyl a toxic household cleaning agent The incident happened on Wednesday night Police have arrested one Sapna the leader of transgender community and launched a hunt for Raja Hashmi who has fled the scene Also names of two scribes have surfaced in the entire incidentThe desperate act stemming from deepseated disputes and allegations of sexual assault within the community has thrust Indores transgender population into the national spotlight highlighting their vulnerability and cries for justiceAccording to a senior police officer and Additional District Magistrate Roshan Rai all 24 individuals were rushed to Maharaja Yeshwantrao MY Hospital where medical teams are working to stabilise themAccording to Chief Medical Health Officer CMHO Dr Madhav Hasani the victims conditions have largely improved with 22 now out of danger However they have been admitted to different wards of the hospital according to their condition two remain in critical condition and are under intensive observation in the ICUThey ingested a significant quantity of phenyl leading to severe deterioration initially Dr Arvind Ghanghoria dean of the hospital saidOur staff is providing roundtheclock care and we expect full recovery for most he saidThe incident occurred amid escalating tensions between two factions within the local transgender community reportedly triggered by a heated disputePolice investigations reveal that the conflict escalated into a darker nightmare Indore Police have responded detaining community leader Sapna for questioning in connection with the suicide attempt police officials saidTwo journalists names have also surfaced in the entire episode However police have yet not confirmWe are probing all claims thoroughly including forensic evidence and witness statements once the victims are in a situation to speak said Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Rajesh SinghAs the two critical patients fight for life Indore stands at a crossroads Will this suicide bid catalyse real change or fade into another forgotten headline The transgender community waits wounded but unbowed for answers IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/24-transgenders-attempt-suicide-in-indore-two-critical-643400.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/object-throwing-attempt-at-cji-attorney-general-grants-consent-to-initiate-contempt-proceedings-643404.html New Delhi Oct 16 Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Rakesh Kishore for allegedly scandalising the Supreme Court through his conduct and utterances Last week advocate Kishore reportedly attempted to throw an object at a Bench led by Chief Justice of India CJI BR GavaiWhile being escorted out by security personnel he was heard shouting slogans referring to Sanatan Dharma Although CJI Gavai had initially decided that no action would be taken against advocate Kishore who had approached the dais and allegedly attempted to remove his shoe the matter took a turn after the Attorney General upon reviewing the incident found sufficient grounds to initiate contempt proceedingsUpon careful consideration of the material placed before me I am satisfied that the conduct of Mr Rakesh Kishore amounts to criminal contempt of Honble Supreme Court within the scope of Section 2c of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 His acts and utterances are not only scandalous but also calculated to demean the majesty and authority of the Supreme Court AG Venkataramani said in a letter addressed to the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association SCBAThe Attorney General added that such behaviour strikes at the very foundation of the justice delivery system and has a clear tendency to lower public confidence in the institution of the judiciary and more so of the highest CourtNo person can have any reason whatsoever to scandalise the Court Throwing or attempting to throw any object aimed at the Honble Judges or shouting at judges to find fault with the conduct of proceedings will be scandalous said AG Venkataramani dismissing justifications offered by advocate Kishore for his conductThe Attorney General further noted the absence of remorse on the part of the advocate and said From the materials placed on record I find Mr Rakesh Kishore has not shown any repentance as regards the conduct in question as is evident from his subsequent utterancesUnder Section 15 1 b of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 the Supreme Court may initiate criminal contempt proceedings a motion only with the prior written consent of the Attorney General or the Solicitor General unless the court acts suo motuOn Thursday SCBA President and senior advocate Vikas Singh mentioned the matter before a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi urging the apex court to urgently list the contempt proceedings for hearing on FridayThis shoethrowing incident cannot go unnoticed like this This person has no remorse The criminal contempt plea be listed tomorrow submitted SinghSimilarly Solicitor General Tushar Mehta the secondhighest law officer of the Centre stated that institutional integrity is at stake and emphasised the need for actionSG Mehta further flagged that several individuals on social media were glorifying the incident In response the Justice Surya Kantled Bench remarked that CJI Gavai had been magnanimous indicating that the institution was not affected by such incidentsWe will treat this matter uninfluenced by anything else the apex court saidIt may be recalled that CJI Gavai had stated that he and his fellow judge were very shocked at the time of the incident but have since regarded it as a forgotten chapterMy learned brother and I were very shocked by what happened on Monday For us it is a forgotten chapter CJI Gavai had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/object-throwing-attempt-at-cji-attorney-general-grants-consent-to-initiate-contempt-proceedings-643404.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-held-with-posters-of-banned-terror-outfit-in-jampks-baramulla-643410.html Srinagar Oct 16 The JampK Police said on Thursday that they have arrested two persons with posters of the banned terrorist outfit The Resistance Front TRF during checking in Budran Magam area of Baramulla district Police said that the two persons were first detained during a check at Naka Checkpost in Budran Magam and posters belonging to the banned organisation were found in their possessionThe two had over 18 posters of the banned organisation said the officialsThe duo was identified as Muzamil Ahmad Bhat and Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar both residents of Aripanthan MagamA case has been registered and further investigation has been taken up police saidThe JampK Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations in the hinterland in the union territory against terrorists their overground workers sympathisers drug smugglerspeddlers and those engaged in hawala money racketsIn its revised strategy the security forces are carrying out these operations in a coordinated manner to dismantle the complete ecosystem of terror in Jammu and Kashmir instead of merely focusing on the gunwielding terroristsThe Army guards the 740kmlong Line of Control LoC and the Border Security Force BSF guards the 240kmlong International Border in Jammu and KashmirThe LoC is situated in Baramulla Kupwara and Bandipora districts of the Valley and in parts of Jammu district while the International Border is situated in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu divisionOn Wednesday police in Srinagar district raided 18 locations belonging to terror sympathisersassociates in the city as part of continuing efforts to make the Valley terrorfreeTogether with these operations police are also attaching the properties of terrorists or those who created such assets from terrorismSuch properties are attached by the police after obtaining proper permissions from the courts of lawEarlier the police busted a major drug racket in Kashmir and confiscated 325 kg of contraband IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-held-with-posters-of-banned-terror-outfit-in-jampks-baramulla-643410.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-cong-slams-selective-activism-as-bengal-governor-sends-report-to-prez-643423.html New Delhi Oct 16 A major political row broke out on Thursday after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a detailed report to President Droupadi Murmu and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs MHA on the alleged gangrape of a Dalit medical student in Durgapur The move sparked criticism from the Opposition as the Congress and Samajwadi Party accused the Centre and Governors of showing selective activism in states ruled by nonBJP partiesA Raj Bhavan insider confirmed that the Governors report contains his observations from a recent visit to Durgapur where he met the victims family though specific details of the report remain undisclosedCongress leader Udit Raj alleged stepmotherly treatment towards Oppositionruled statesSpeaking to IANS he said Why hasnt this been done in Odisha Their government is in power there and two such heinous crimes against girls occurred there The Governor there showed no urgency Such steps are taken only where the Opposition is in power A crime was indeed committed but is stepmotherly treatment meted out to the Opposition a democracyCongress MP Imran Masood also backed the statement and told IANS The same thing should be done in other states too Why is only the West Bengal Governor so active What about the rape cases in BJPruled statesSurendra Rajput the Congress spokesperson stated that if the Governors in BJPruled states were as active as those in Oppositionled ones the situation would have been very differentSpeaking to IANS he said Anandiben Patel from Uttar Pradesh should wake up from her sleep According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau NCRB Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of crimes against women She could have submitted a report on this issue Additionally the Governor of Haryana should have submitted a report regarding the suicide case involving an IPS officer and the Madhya Pradesh government should have reported on the plight of farmers in the stateThe BJP is using its Governors to target the nonBJPruled states Its an attack on the countrys federal structure he added The Samajwadi Party also accused the Centre of political bias Party leader Azam Khan questioned the inaction of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel in similar casesIn Bengal the Governor becomes very serious and active because Trinamool is in power there However if a similar case happens in Uttar Pradesh our Governor does not seem to care Just a few days back a gangrape happened in Lucknow what action was taken The BJP can only see crime in Bengal not in states ruled by it he saidThe incident which occurred on the night of October 10 involved a secondyear student from Odisha enrolled at a private medical college and hospital in DurgapurAccording to preliminary reports the victim was assaulted after leaving the college premises around 8 pm to buy food She was allegedly dragged into a nearby forested area and gangraped IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-cong-slams-selective-activism-as-bengal-governor-sends-report-to-prez-643423.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-dig-caught-red-handed-by-cbi-for-taking-rs-5-lakh-bribe-643428.html Chandigarh Oct 16 IANS The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on Thursday caught redhanded Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General Ropar Range Harcharan Singh Bhullar from Mohali for accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakhnbspnbspIts learnt that the CBI had laid a trap to arrest him redhandednbspSources said the 2007batch Indian Police Service IPS officer Bhullar was accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh every month from a businessmannbspHe was arrested on a bribery complaint Official sources said the police officer was receiving instalments of bribes from various individuals or companies on a monthly basis and this arrest was related to one of the bribery complaintsThe police official will be produced in a CBI court in Chandigarh later in the daynbspAfter the arrest of the DGI the CBI has initiated extensive searches at various locations connected to the accused These searches are expected to unearth further evidence related to him and the bribery allegationsnbspAccording to sources Bhullar was extorting a monthly bribe of 5 lakh in connection with a case involving a scrap dealernbspUpon receiving a complaint the agency laid a trap and apprehended the officerThe incident occurred at a hotel in Mohali near herenbspA scrap dealer had filed a complaint with the CBI alleging that Bhullar had demanded a monthly bribe in exchange for allowing his illegal car business to continue The dealer stated that the DIG initially demanded Rs 2 lakh but later increased the amount to Rs 5 lakhA case has been registered against him under several sections of the Prevention of Corruption ActnbspBhullar previously served as Senior Superintendent of Police in various districts During his tenure in the Ropar Range several cases of illegal car trade were uncovered where scrap vehicles were being sold after having their chassis numbers changed https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-dig-caught-red-handed-by-cbi-for-taking-rs-5-lakh-bribe-643428.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-rape-case-youth-arrested-sent-to-police-custody-in-bengals-murshidabad-643437.html Kolkata Oct 16 A youth was arrested and sent to police custody for seven days in connection with the rape of a sixyearold girl in the Suti Police Station area of Murshidabad district The accused allegedly took the girl behind a bush and raped her during a power outage in the village on Tuesday eveningThe accused was produced before the Jangipur subdivisional court which remanded him to seven days police custody the police said on ThursdayRegarding the incident Farakka Subdivisional Police Officer Sk Shamsuddin said The accused has been arrested and is presently in police custody He is being interrogated The victim has been sent for a medical examination Efforts are being made to complete the investigation quicklyThe police said that the initial interrogation revealed that the arrested youth was addicted to various drugsAccording to the police the child was admitted to a local hospital following the incident on Tuesday nightPolice sources said that there were scratch marks on the face and various body parts of the accused Police personnel took the accused to the spot on WednesdayAccording to police and local sources the child was playing in the neighbourhood when the incident occurredAt that time a sudden power outage occurred in the area The accused youth took advantage of the darkness and dragged the child to a bamboo grove in the village under the Suti police station It is alleged that the accused youth raped the child inside that bamboo groveLater hearing the childs screams the villagers rushed towards the spot They rescued the girl who was profusely bleeding The villagers also caught the accused redhandedAfter receiving the news of the incident the officers from the Suti Police Station reached the spot arrested the youth and took him awayThe incident had created tension in the area IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-rape-case-youth-arrested-sent-to-police-custody-in-bengals-murshidabad-643437.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rss-ban-row-karnataka-police-arrest-man-for-threatening-priyank-kharge-643467.html Bengaluru Oct 16 The Karnataka Police have arrested the man who threatened Priyank Kharge the Minister for RDPR IT and BT over his proposal to ban the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS in public places The accused was arrested in Latur Maharashtra on ThursdayThe accused has been identified as Danappa Naroni also known as Danesh a resident of Solapur district in Maharashtra The arrest was carried out in a joint operation by the Kalaburagi district police and Bengaluru Police According to officials after making a threatening and abusive phone call to Minister Kharge the accused left his native place and was staying in LaturThe police are bringing him to Bengaluru for further investigation and he is likely to reach the state capital by tonightAn FIR was registered at the Sadashivanagar police station in Bengaluru following the threat call Claiming to be affiliated with the RSS the accused questioned Minister Kharge on whether he had the right to speak about the organisation He also boasted that while he had 30 to 40 years of experience the RSS had existed for hundreds of years Further he ridiculed Kharges father AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge saying that he would one day address Rahul Gandhi as Priyanka GandhiMinister Kharge had released a 212minute clip in this regard Kharge is heard asking him whether he got trained to use abusive language in the RSS meetingsThe Minister said If they think threats and abuses will unsettle me it is only their illusionResponding to Minister for RDPR IT and BT Priyank Kharges claim of receiving threat calls over his proposal to ban activities of the RSS in public places BJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra stated that Kharge is merely trying to gain publicitySpeaking to reporters in Chitradurga Vijayendra when asked about the threat calls to Priyank Kharge had said that such statements are being made only to attract attentionIt is foolish to claim that the RSS can be banned today I want to respectfully ask Minister Priyank Kharge what are your achievements in the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj RDPR portfolio that you hold What reforms have you introduced that you can present to the people Vijayendra questioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rss-ban-row-karnataka-police-arrest-man-for-threatening-priyank-kharge-643467.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rs-60-crore-fraud-case-actress-shilpa-shetty-drops-plea-in-hc-seeking-nod-to-visit-us-643495.html Mumbai Oct 16 Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty the coaccused in a Rs 60 crore fraud involving her businessman husband Raj Kundra has dropped plans to travel to Los Angeles and withdrawn a petition from the Bombay High Court seeking relaxation in the Look Out Circular LOC issued against her a lawyer said on Thursday The High Court will now hear the couples plea seeking the quashing of the LOC on November 17 he saidThe actresses advocates on Thursday told Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam A Ankhad that Shilpa shettys trip to appear in an event with US influencer Mr Beast has been cancelledThe case against Kundra and Shetty who were directors of nowdefunct Best Deal TV Private Limited a home shopping and online retail platform was registered in Mumbai on August 14 for allegedly duping businessman Deepak Kothari of nearly Rs 60 crore in a loancuminvestment dealOn Thursday Kotharis advocates alleged perjury by the actress and claimed during the court hearing that an affidavit filed in court by Shilpa Shetty seeking permission to fly out of the country had many infirmities including absence of her signature on one of the pagesKotharis lawyers even alleged forgery while preparing the affidavit and its notary processThe court gave Kotharis advocates the liberty to pursue the matter and seek action against the actress for the alleged wrongdoings in connection with the affidavitShilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra last month filed a petition in the High Court seeking suspension of the LOC issued against them by the police in the case so that they could travel for their professional commitments and leisure trips abroadThe court last week however said it cannot permit leisure trips when the duo is accused in the cheating and fraud caseThe couples petition had sought suspension of the LOC from October 2025 to January 2026On October 10 Raj Kundra claimed during police questioning that his business faced financial loss due to demonetisationDuring the questioning Raj Kundra told Mumbai Polices Economic Offences Wing EOW that his company traded in electrical and household appliances however the company incurred significant losses after demonetisationHe said that due to the financial crisis the company was unable to repay the borrowed fundsThis is the second time Kundras statement was recorded in the matterOfficials told that he will be summoned again in the coming weeksThe EOW also questioned Shilpa for nearly fourandahalf hours in the matterBusinessman Kothari alleged that Rs 60 crore given to Shilpa shetty and Raj Kundra in the name of business expansion between 2015 and 2023 was actually squandered on personal expenses IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rs-60-crore-fraud-case-actress-shilpa-shetty-drops-plea-in-hc-seeking-nod-to-visit-us-643495.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/family-of-ips-officer-puran-kumar-gives-consent-for-autopsy-cremation-today-643104.html Chandigarh Oct 15 The family of 2001batch Indian Police Service IPS officer Y Puran Kumar who committed suicide in Chandigarh last week gave consent to conduct the autopsy the ninth day after the incident The officer will be cremated at around 4 pm at the Chandigarh cremation ground officials said The police said Additional Director General of Police Puran Kumar shot himself with a service pistol and died on the spot The officer left behind a ninepage final note that named 15 serving and former officers put the state polices top brass under the lens for casteism and biasIn a twist to the incident a Haryana Police assistant subinspector was found dead with a gunshot wound along with a purported suicide note accusing the late Puran Kumar of corruptionHours after Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur was sent on leave amid the controversy surrounding Puran Kumars suicide Om Parkash Singh was given additional charge of the Director General of Police on Tuesday The government had sent State DGP Kapur on leave amid the demand of Kumars family for action against him and other officers for harassing him Puran KumarFor over a week a stalemate continued between Puran Kumars wife Amneet P Kumar a senior IAS officer in the state and the government over the demand for the arrest of DGP Kapur and the ousted Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra BijarniyaDescribing it as a tragedy and sensitive matter Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to fulfil commitments to the family and act against the officers responsible for castebased discrimination with Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar who committed suicide on October 7 in ChandigarhAfter meeting the family of Puran Kumar here Congress MP Gandhi said It is a tragedy He was an IPS officer Haryana CM assured the family that justice would be done but three days have passed with no action Y Puran Kumar has two daughters who have lost their father and are under immense pressure It sends a wrong message to crores of Dalits that no matter how successful or intelligent you are you can be suppressed My message as LoP Leader of Opposition to the PM and Haryana CM is to fulfil the commitment given to the daughters allow the funeral end this drama and act against the officers exerting pressure on the family he saidGandhi said the couple is a Dalit and one thing is clear that there was systematic discrimination for years to demoralise this officer and to damage his career and his reputation by other officersGandhis visit to the family was followed by Union Minister Chirag Paswan who assured them that their demands would be fulfilled and action would be taken without delay IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/family-of-ips-officer-puran-kumar-gives-consent-for-autopsy-cremation-today-643104.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-daughter-held-for-stealing-newborn-from-govt-hospital-in-west-bengal-643123.html Kolkata Oct 15 A woman and her daughter have been arrested for stealing a newborn from Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal police said on Wednesday Rinki Khatun alias Rumki Khatun and her mother Minira Bibi were arrested on Tuesday nightActing on information that an 18yearold boy had been stolen from Burdwan Medical College and Hospital the police sprang into action and started an investigationDuring preliminary investigation it came to the fore that the incident occurred when the babys mother Selefah Khatun had brought him to the outdoor childrens ward for a doctors visitSelefah Khatun and her mother were sitting along with the child on the veranda of the maternity ward At that time a woman came to them and asked to caress the child Suddenly the woman took the child in her arms and fled the sceneThe mother of the child panicked by the incident raised a hue and cryAfter media outlets showed the news of the child theft the residents of the area where the woman lived became suspicious about the baby in Rinki Khatuns lap Some neighbours went to Rinki Khatuns house a rented place in Uttarpara near Khagragarh area of East Burdwan districtA senior officer of Burdwan district police said Khatun tried to fool the neighbours but they grew suspicious Then the neighbours informed the police about the matter On receiving the news officers from Burdwan police station went to Khagragarh and rescued the baby Both women were arrested on charges of child theft the officer saidThe police said that they are investigating why the two women stole the childAlong with the arrest of the accused the child was admitted to the maternity ward of Burdwan Medical College and Hospital The family was happy to reunite with the child IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-daughter-held-for-stealing-newborn-from-govt-hospital-in-west-bengal-643123.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-case-victims-father-demands-cbi-probe-643170.html Kolkata Oct 15 The father of the Durgapur gangrape victim on Wednesday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe into the incident Speaking to a section of media persons here the victims father said the central agency probe will help mete out exemplary punishment to the accusedI have repeatedly demanded punishment for the culprits Exemplary punishment should be given The police investigation into the incident has made progress But I also have doubts If there is a CBI investigation there will be a better probe into the incident It would help give exemplary punishment to the accused I feel that if there is a CBI investigation the culprits will be punished quickly said the fatherThe development comes after the National Commission for Women NCW in its factfinding report on the Durgapur gangrape case flagged security lapses and gross negligence on the part of West Bengal Police in conducting the investigationIn its factfinding report which was made available on Tuesday the NCW said It was further observed that the police had not cordoned off the crime scene even by October 12 creating a high possibility of evidence tampering No proper forensic examination at the place of occurrence POC was conducted These serious procedural lapses indicate gross negligence on the part of the local investigating authoritiesIt may be noted that Commissioner of Police of AsansolDurgapur Police Commissionerate Sunil Choudhary on Tuesday said the victims father is being assisted in every way The investigation is also progressing in the right directionA total of six persons have been arrested including Wasif Ali the male friend of the victim with whom she had gone out that fateful night Ali will be produced in a court later in the day The police will seek his custody According to the police the male friend was arrested after investigators found inconsistencies in his response during interrogationLast Friday the secondyear medical student from Odisha was gangraped by five persons in a forest area outside a private medical college and hospital in West Burdwan districts Durgapur Based on the complaint lodged by the victim the police earlier arrested five accused persons in the case They are currently in police custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-case-victims-father-demands-cbi-probe-643170.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/video-of-trinamool-leader-thrashing-man-at-kangaroo-court-goes-viral-643198.html Kolkata Oct 15 A purported video of a Trinamool Congress leader mercilessly thrashing a young man at Burdwan town in West Bengals East Burdwan district has gone viral The accused has been identified as Sheikh Kaloo a local Trinamool Congress leader from Ward Number 26 of Burdwan Municipality The victim has been identified as Amit Roy a local youthIn the video Roy was seen desperately pleading for mercy with Kaloo continuing to thrash him using multiple items including the blunt side of a swordHowever IANS has not verified the authenticity of the videoThe Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari had shared the video on his social media handle and claimed that Trinamool Congress leaders assaulting and torturing people at Kangaroo Courts has become a trend in West BengalThere is no rule of law the rule of the ruling Trinamool continues unabated Adhikari saidI am drawing the administrations attention and requesting appropriate action against those seen in the said video taking the law into their own hands If this continues West Bengal will surpass even the barbarity of British and Mughal rule Adhikari addedTo recall in June last year a similar video went viral wherein a local Trinamool Congress leader from Chopra in North Dinajpur district of West Bengal Tejemul Islam aka JCB was seen thrashing a local woman and youth mercilessly at a similar Kangaroo Court there over allegations of an extramarital affair between themIn his social media post Adhikari referred to the Chopra incident to substantiate his point that Trinamool leaders are habitual of taking the law into their own hands at such arbitration meetingsHe also cited two other examples of excesses by Trinamool Congress leaders at such Kangaroo Courts the first at RajarhatBishnupur in North 24 Parganas and the second at Harishchandrapur in Malda district IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/video-of-trinamool-leader-thrashing-man-at-kangaroo-court-goes-viral-643198.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-cops-suspended-for-extorting-money-in-west-bengals-birbhum-643202.html Kolkata Oct 15 Two Assistant SubInspectors ASIs of Mohammad Bazar Police Station in West Bengals Birbhum district have been suspended following allegations that they were extorting money from truck owners police said on Wednesday The action was taken after a truck owners association president released a video of policemen taking money from truck driversOn Tuesday Birbhum District Truck Owners Association President Anas Ahmed said Our truck owners are victims of police extortion and oppression Such incidents are happening every day We want this to stop Otherwise we will go on a strikeHe alleged that the police seized two sandladen trucks and demanded Rs 70000 per vehicle for release and collected a total of Rs 140000 After that the Truck Owners Association protested the incidentAhmed also held a press conference in Mohammadbazar in Birbhum district on Tuesday and released the video slamming the police for taking bribes to release stoneladen trucksFollowing the development Birbhum SP Amandeep said that two videos went viral on social media on Tuesday evening and reached him shortly afterwards In those videos two Assistant SubInspectors Shafiul Alam and Kiran Mondal were seen in police uniform taking money from some individuals Immediately both officers were suspended and a departmental inquiry has been initiated against themThe SP said that the police never support such misconduct A public notice regarding this matter was also posted on the official Facebook page of Birbhum District Police assuring citizens that strict legal action will be taken against the two officers for their actionsThe Birbhum District Police has no involvement whatsoever with the money taken by the two officers said the SP IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-cops-suspended-for-extorting-money-in-west-bengals-birbhum-643202.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-permits-sonam-wangchuks-wife-to-amend-plea-challenging-activists-detention-643206.html New Delhi Oct 15 The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Gitanjali J Angmo wife of Ladakhbased climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to amend her writ petition challenging her husbands detention under the National Security Act NSA A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria noted the submission made by senior advocate Kapil Sibal who appeared on Angmos behalf that the plea required amendments since the Central government had furnished the grounds of detention to the detaineeIll amend the petition so that the matter can continue here Sibal said after which the apex court listed the matter for further hearing on October 29The writ petition filed by Angmo challenged Wangchuks detention on the ground that the authorities had failed to furnish the grounds of detention as required under Section 8 of the NSA However the Leh administration in its affidavit filed through the District Magistrate Romil Singh Donk maintained that the grounds had been duly communicated to the detainee within the prescribed periodThe affidavit pointed out that Wangchuk and his family were promptly informed of the detention and his transfer to Jodhpur Central Jail on the same day The authorities duly informed the wife of the detainee about the detention and the place of his detention the affidavit said adding that authorities also issued a press statement regarding the detention on September 26It further stated that the grounds of detention were communicated to Wangchuk on September 29 within the mandatory fiveday period as stipulated under Section 8 of the NSA and that the detainee acknowledged receipt with his signatureDuring the hearing Sibal also expressed concern that Wangchuk was not being allowed to share certain notes he had prepared about his detention with his wifeHe Wangchuk has made certain notes on the detention which he wanted to pass to the lawyer for his wife Whatever notes he prepares he is entitled to the assistance of the lawyer All that we want is that the notes be passed Sibal submittedIn response Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Union government submitted that the authorities had no objection to the notes being shared with Wangchuks wife He has had a consultation with the lawyer twice Additionally if he wants to share notes with his wife we have no problem SG Mehta saidHowever the Centres law officer flagged that such permission should not be used to create fresh grounds of challenge and said Sometimes even a delay of two days is taken as a ground for challenge Now they may say there was a delay in the right to make representation That is my apprehension This should not be used as a ground to challengeIn its order the Supreme Court said that it would not express any opinion at this stage on the issue of notes being shared and directed that the matter be relisted on October 29The Union Ministry of Home Affairs held Sonam Wangchuk responsible for inciting violence in Leh town Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike since September 10 and when violence started in the town he broke his fast and escaped from the spot in an ambulanceThe activist was later detained under the NSA and shifted to Jodhpur jail in RajasthanWangchuk has been widely respected for his work in education environmental conservation and other social causes He has been a vocal advocate for education reforms and sustainable development in Ladakh Over the years Wangchuk has received national and international recognition for his efforts in creating lowcost schooling models promoting environmental conservation and encouraging scientific innovation among students IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-permits-sonam-wangchuks-wife-to-amend-plea-challenging-activists-detention-643206.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-officer-puran-kumar-cremated-after-nine-day-stalemate-643220.html Chandigarh Oct 15 After the nineday stalemate over the postmortem of senior Haryana cadre Indian Police Service IPS officer Y Puran Kumar who allegedly died by suicide the body was cremated with the consent of his wife and IAS officer Amneet P Kumar The impasses ended with the Haryana governments assurance to the family of a fair and impartial probe besides a commitment that action will be taken against erring officials Puran Kumars family members his colleagues comprising OP Singh who has been given the additional charge of Director General of Police by replacing Shatrujeet Kapur bureaucrats politicians and scores of sympathisers attended the funeral hereFollowing the familys consent an autopsy was carried out at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research PGIMER The PGIMER in a statement said the postmortem examination of Puran Kumar was conducted on Wednesday by a constituted medical board following all due procedures The postmortem report will be submitted to the investigating officer of the Special Investigation Team SIT The mortal remains of Y Puran Kumar have been respectfully handed over to the family members said the PGIMER The police said Additional Director General of Police Puran Kumar shot himself with a service pistol and died on the spot The officer left behind a ninepage final note that named 15 serving and former officers and put the state polices top brass under the lens for casteism and bias The government had sent DGP Shatrujeet Kapur on leave amid the demand of Puran Kumars family for action against him and other officers for harassing him For over a week a stalemate continued between Puran Kumars wife Amneet P Kumar and the government over the demand for the arrest of DGP Kapur and the ousted Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya In a twist to the incident a Haryana Police assistant subinspector was found dead with a gunshot wound on Tuesday along with a purported suicide note accusing the late Puran Kumar of corruption In a statement Puran Kumars wife Amneet Kumar said Chandigarh Police had assured her of a fair and impartial investigation The Haryana government too has promised that any official found guilty would face legal action she said Considering the evidentiary importance of a timely postmortem and in the larger interest of justice I have agreed for the same to be carried out as per the prescribed procedure by the constituted board of doctors with the presence of a ballistic expert under the supervision of a magistrate and with videography of the entire process to ensure complete transparency she said In view of the ongoing investigation no further public statement shall be issued at this stage she added A day earlier Chandigarh Police which is investigating the IPS officers suicide case had filed a petition before the Chief Judicial Magistrates Court in Chandigarh seeking permission to conduct the postmortem and identification of the body The court had issued a notice to the family directing them to submit a response by Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-officer-puran-kumar-cremated-after-nine-day-stalemate-643220.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-case-victims-male-friend-sent-to-seven-days-police-custody-643230.html Kolkata Oct 15 A court in West Bengals Durgapur on Wednesday sent the arrested male friend of the gang rape victim to seven days police custody According to sources no lawyer appeared for the accused male friend Wasif Ali when he was presented in the Durgapur court As per the Supreme Court rules a lawyer from the Durgapur Subdivisional Legal Aid Centre represented him Meanwhile the police have conducted DNA tests on five people who were arrested earlierOn Tuesday AsansolDurgapur Police Commissioner Sunil Kumar Choudhary informed that only one person was involved in the physical sexual assaultHe also said that the role of the victims male friend is also being investigated Ali was arrested after investigators found inconsistencies in his response during interrogationOn Tuesday the police took the arrested accused persons and the male friend to the forest area for reconstruction of the crime sceneThe secondyear medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangrape by five persons in a forest area outside a private medical college and hospital in West Burdwan districts Durgapur on Friday Based on the complaint lodged by the victim the police earlier arrested all five accused persons in the case They are currently in police custody With the arrest of the male friend a total of six persons have been arrested in the gang rape caseMeanwhile according to hospital sources the victim is now much better than before She is slowly recovering and is in stable condition On Tuesday she recorded her statement before a judicial magistrate under section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure CrPCMeanwhile the victims father has demanded a CBI investigation into the matter to punish the culprits quickly He also expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation carried out by the Bengal Police IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-case-victims-male-friend-sent-to-seven-days-police-custody-643230.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-surgeon-kills-dermatologist-wife-with-anaesthesia-overdose-arrested-643231.html Bengaluru Oct 15 A surgeon has been arrested on the charges of killing his dermatologist wife with an overdose of anaesthesia in Bengaluru police said on Wednesday The incident was reported from the Marathahalli police station limitsThe victim has been identified as Kruthika M Reddy a 29yearold dermatologist The accused was identified as her husband a practising surgeon Mahendra Reddy GSHe was arrested on Tuesday in Udupi within hours of the FIR being registeredThe incident occurred on May 26 2024 A complaint in this regard was initially filed by Nikita M Reddy the victims sister The police registered it as an unnatural death case Following a fresh complaint by the victims father Muni Reddy K on Tuesday the police reregistered an FIR under Section 103 of the BNS ActThe family of Kruthika Reddy has alleged in the complaint Postmortem analysis confirmed the presence of Propofol a controlled anaesthetic agent restricted to operationtheatre use in multiple organs of the deceased Investigative findings indicate that the drug was deliberately administered intravenously causing fatal respiratory depressionThe family further charged that Mahendra Reddy misused his professional access to procure and administer the drug He allegedly attempted to cover up the act by projecting it as a natural death and pressuring the family not to file a police complaint or insist on a postmortem examinationThe family also alleged that the accused had a criminal history which was concealed at the time of marriageVictims father Muni Reddy said Kruthika trusted her husband completely and believed him The medical knowledge of her husband which should have saved lives was used to destroy hers Our family seeks the harshest punishment for this premeditated act and justice for our daughterHe added Kruthika was about to launch her own clinic in Marathahalli The accused was demanding that we set up a hospital for him We had already arranged a clinic for him When she asked him to make payments for the equipment it angered him We are also now learning about his past affairAfter her death the accused almost convinced us not to lodge a police complaint or request a postmortem examination My elder daughter Nikitha who is also a Radiologist insisted that her 28yearold sister could not have died naturally and pressed for the postmortem examination At the hospital the accused even tried to enter the autopsy room but the police did not allow him he saidMohan Reddy brotherinlaw of the deceased stated that Kruthikas death was a loss to societyBy ensuring the harshest punishment for the accused we want to make sure no other woman is subjected to such grave injustice he said also thanking police inspector Anil Kumar and SubInspector Ravichandra for their swift actionThe police have taken up further investigation in the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-surgeon-kills-dermatologist-wife-with-anaesthesia-overdose-arrested-643231.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/will-never-visit-bengal-again-father-of-durgapur-gang-rape-victim-643255.html Kolkata Oct 15 The father of the Durgapur gangrape case on Wednesday said that they will soon leave West Bengal and will never come back again Speaking to a section of media persons the victims father requested Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to ensure that his daughter gets justiceMay Sonar Bangla golden Bengal remain golden We are leaving for Odisha We will never come back again I will request Mamata Banerjee to ensure my daughter gets justice he saidHowever he did not say when they would return to Odisha Sources said as soon as the victims health gets better the family will leave for the neighbouring statePolice have arrested six people in connection with the gangrape of the secondyear medical student Among them is the classmate and male friend of the victim with whom she had gone off the campus of the private medical college and hospital on that fateful nightThe father of the victim has been raising allegations against his classmate and male friend since the beginning After being arrested on Tuesday the male friend was produced in court on Wednesday The judge ordered seven days of police custody for himEarlier in the day the father demanded a CBI investigation into the incident to punish the culprits quicklyI came here with a lot of hopes and dreams of making my daughter a doctor My daughters future has been ruined We will not come here again If I have done anything wrong please forgive me Please try to give justice to my daughter This is my request he saidLast Friday the secondyear medical student from Odisha was gangraped by five persons in a forest area outside a private medical college and hospital in West Burdwan districts Durgapur Based on the complaint lodged by the victim the police earlier arrested all five accused persons in the case They are currently in police custody With the arrest of the male friend a total of six persons have been arrested in the gangrape case IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/will-never-visit-bengal-again-father-of-durgapur-gang-rape-victim-643255.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/arms-narcotics-smuggling-module-linked-to-pakistan-busted-in-punjab-three-held-643263.html Chandigarh Oct 15 In a major intelligencebased operation Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted a crossborder organised arms and narcotics smuggling module linked to Pakistan by arresting three of its operatives said Punjabs Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday The police have recovered 10 sophisticated pistols along with 500 grams of opium from their possession The weapons include four 9MM Glock pistols and six 30 bore pistolsThose arrested have been identified as Rajan alias Sagar 28 a resident of Faizpura in Amritsar Surinder Singh alias Pali 24 a resident of Tali Wala village in Fazilka and Jagjit Singh 25 a resident of Cheema Kalan in Tarn TaranDGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused were running an interdistrict gang of smuggling and were connected to a Pakistanbased handler The recovered arms were meant to be supplied to gangsters and criminals to fuel unlawful activities in Punjab he saidSharing operational details Commissioner of Police Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that the accused Rajan was initially arrested with one 30 bore pistol and a quantity of opium and his interrogation led to the unearthing of the entire networkDuring the investigation Surinder was subsequently arrested leading to the recovery of three 30 bore pistols and one 9mm pistol from his possession the police commissioner said adding further investigation has resulted in the arrest of the third accused Jagjit from whom five pistols including three Glock 9mm and two 30 bore were recoveredBhullar said the accused Jagjit Singh had returned from Dubai four months ago Surinders village is located close to the international border in Jalalabad in Fazilka district while Jagjits native village lies near the border in Tarn Taran districtThe accused were retrieving dronedelivered consignments from Amritsar to Fazilka and Tarn Taran sectors and were further supplying these consignments directly and through locationbased delivery systems he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/arms-narcotics-smuggling-module-linked-to-pakistan-busted-in-punjab-three-held-643263.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/south-korean-woman-found-dead-in-vietnam-near-cambodian-border-police-643264.html Seoul Oct 15 A South Korean woman was found dead in Vietnam near the border with Cambodia last week under unclear circumstances police said Wednesday The woman in her 30s was found dead near the VietnamCambodia border on October 8 local time prompting local police to look into the cause of death Yonhap News Agency reportedThe womans body reportedly underwent an autopsy before being referred to her family No signs of foul play were reportedly found on the body according to officialsThe Seoul foreign ministry said it requested local public security officials in Vietnam to look into the whereabouts of the woman after receiving a tipoff from a South Korean national who escaped from a phishing scam gang in CambodiaThe informant claimed the woman had been confined at a local hotel for an extended period of timeSouth Korean police who suspect the woman may have been linked to a local voice phishing group have launched an internal probe into the casePolice and the foreign ministry officials suspect the woman may have died in the process of returning to Cambodia after her visit to Vietnam at the order of a criminal organizationA surge in crimes targeting South Koreans in Cambodia who fell victim to job scams has made national headlines in recent weeks with Seoul officials making efforts to bring back some 60 Koreans detained in Cambodia over their involvement in such cases by this weekendPolice said they plan to look into the exact cause of the death after receiving the autopsy results from Vietnamese officialsMeanwhile two South Korean nationals detained in a crackdown on job scams in Cambodia returned home this week police said WednesdayThey were among 63 South Koreans detained at Cambodias immigration offices following a crackdown on job scams behind a series of disappearances and abuse cases involving Koreans including one deathPolice initially announced four South Korean suspects returned home but later sent out a revised notice that two had returnedThe suspects were repatriated on a flight operated by a national flag carrier on Tuesday the police said Some had been placed on the Interpol Red Notice wanted list after police obtained warrants for their detention IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/south-korean-woman-found-dead-in-vietnam-near-cambodian-border-police-643264.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/property-of-detained-drug-peddler-attached-in-jampks-kulgam-643315.html Srinagar Oct 15 Police in JampKs Kulgam district on Wednesday attached the property of a detained drug peddlersupplier under the Prevention of Illegal Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances PIT NDPS Act In a major action against drug trafficking Kulgam police today attached property belonging to Ghulam Rasool Dar son of Late Abdul Rehman Dar resident of Vidoe Mishipora Police station Qaimoh under the provisions of Section 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act 1985 a police statement saidIt said that Dar is involved in the case FIR No 622021 US 81529 NDPS Act at Police Station Qaimoh in which 520 kg of poppy straw were recovered Already detained under the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in NDPS Act PITNDPS he is presently lodged at Central Jail Kot Bhalwal JammuThe attached property having a market value of about Rs 61 lakh has been identified as illegally acquired from the proceeds of narcotics trafficking The attachment order was executed by a police team in the presence of local residents and the executive magistrate the statement said adding that the action followed a detailed investigation conducted by Police Station QaimohThis action forms part of the ongoing drive of Kulgam Police against drug trafficking aimed at dismantling the narcotics network and curbing its sources of financing in the districtSSP Kulgam Anayat Ali Choudhary had said that Kulgam police is committed to completely eradicating the menace of drugs from society the statement saidHe stated that strict action will continue against all individuals involved in drug trafficking including the attachment of properties acquired through proceeds of narcotics to effectively break the drug supply chain and protect the youth from its harmful effectsThe statement said that locals of the area have appreciated the efforts of Kulgam police for taking strong action against drug peddlers and safeguarding the community from the menace of drugsKulgam Police has appealed to the general public to cooperate and share information regarding drug peddlers or related activities assuring that the identity of informants will be kept confidential it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/property-of-detained-drug-peddler-attached-in-jampks-kulgam-643315.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-police-seizes-vehicles-used-for-off-roading-inside-forest-area-in-budgam-642981.html Srinagar Oct 13 Police in JampKs Budgam said on Monday that they have seized several vehicles used for offroading deep inside the protected forest area of the district Budgam police said that it has registered an FIR and seized several vehicles after a group of social media influencers was found driving inside the protected Brainwar forest area violating forest protection lawsThe group had made the videos of their offroading in the forest viral on social mediaOfficials said that the incident came to light after videos surfaced on social media showing influencers recklessly driving vehicles through the ecologically sensitive Brainwar forestThe footage drew sharp criticism from locals and environmentalists prompting swift action by the Forest Department and the district administrationForest officials said the area is strictly classified as a protected zone under the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Act and unauthorised entry or vehicular movement is prohibited Reports here said the matter was taken seriously by the authorities and vehicles seen in the video have been seized while an FIR has been lodged against those involved for damaging forest property and disturbing wildlife habitatsOffroading performing stunts reckless driving and road rage are some of the major traffic offences committed by youth that have come to light during the last five yearsParental indiscretion disobedience and rebellious behaviour towards social norms and laws by youth are the major reasons for almost all road accidents occurring in JampK in which the younger generation is involvedRegional transport officers have widely publicised laws being invoked against such offencesCancellation of driving licences and vehicle registration in addition to imprisonment for parents allowing their minor children to drive vehicles are some of the punishments prescribed for traffic violationsoffencesPetrol filling stations have been given strict directions not to give petrol to motorcycliststwowheeler drivers who are not wearing helmets IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-police-seizes-vehicles-used-for-off-roading-inside-forest-area-in-budgam-642981.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ramdas-athawale-meets-late-haryana-ips-officers-family-seeks-action-against-dgp-642994.html Chandigarh Oct 13 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale along with Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday met the family of the late Haryana Indian Police Service IPS officer Y Puran Kumar here and the former said he told the family that we are with them action should be taken against both the DGP and the former SP Athawale said antiDalit mentality continues in the country I met the victims family who alleged that Kumar was harassed by his senior They said someone else did wrong and the blame was put on KumarHe said the Dalit community across the country is enraged over the IPS officers death Even after 75 years of independence the Constitution drafted Bhimrao Ambedkar is still being insulted said AthawaleHe added that he has sought time to meet Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and will be talking to him about thisI met Y Puran Kumars brothers one lives in Hyderabad and another in Mumbai I met Amneet P Kumar and her father too Y Puran Kumar comes from the Dalit community The family is claiming that Y Puran Kumar was subjected to casteist remarks and humiliation for a long time Others used to do wrongs and he was being accused of those wrongs After a lot of struggle he got into the IPS cadre He was under so much pressure that he was forced to take the extreme step he told the media after coming out of Kumars official residence in Sector 24I have told the family that we are with them There are allegations against DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and former SP Rohtak Action should be taken against both Athawale addedBittu also met the family members of Kumar After the meeting he said Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini had a conversation with him on the case The CM has said the Haryana government will take a major decision on the caseIn a fastchanging political developments Leader of Opposition LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will pay a condolence visit at the residence of the late Haryana IGP officer Y Puran Kumar in Chandigarh on Tuesday eveningSeven days after IPS officers suicide the body still in mortuaryRahul Gandhi will arrive at 515 pm on October 14 and meet Amneet P Kumar the widow of the deceased IPS officerThe family had refused to permit a postmortem examination or last rites until the arrest of Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur ousted Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya and other officers named in Kumars final noteInspector General of Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself dead at his Chandigarh residence on October 7 with his service revolver and left behind a final noteThe police officer has not been cremated even seven days after his suicideStalemate continues between Puran Kumars wife IAS officer Amneet P Kumar and the Haryana government over arrests of DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra BijarniyaThe victims spouse Amneet P Kumar a Haryana cadre senior bureaucrat in a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini who has also visited her residence to express grief has sought justice for her husbandThe letter marked urgent and confidential three days ago expressed anguish over what she described as a grave injustice and complete administrative inaction even after more than 48 hours of her husbands death In a ninepage suicide note Puran Kumar reportedly accused nine serving IPS officers of the Haryana Police a retired IPS officer and three retired IAS officers of castebased discriminationThe serving officers included DGP Kapur and Superintendent of Police Bijarniya Describing the death as very heartbreaking state Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Hooda said in Rohtak Our only demand is that the guilty be punished Delivering justice is the responsibility of the government The government should not deviate from its responsibility IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ramdas-athawale-meets-late-haryana-ips-officers-family-seeks-action-against-dgp-642994.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/burglar-disguised-as-house-painter-arrested-in-delhi-stolen-item-recovered-643042.html New Delhi Oct 14 The AntiBurglary Cell of SouthWest District Delhi Police has arrested a 20yearold man in connection with a theft case reported from Kishangarh area The accused identified as Nasir a resident of Laxmipur Basantpur in Araria district of Bihar was arrested through technical surveillance A stolen mobile phone was recovered from his possessionAccording to a press release issued by the SouthWest District Police the arrest was made by a team comprising SubInspector Bachchu Singh Head Constable Kantilal HC Vinod Kumar HC Ajay Kumar Constables Mahesh Anshu and Sanwariya under the leadership of Inspector Ram Kumar in charge of the AntiBurglary Cell The operation was closely supervised by ACP Operations Vijay Pal TomarThe burglary was reported on June 30 at the Kishangarh police station As per EFIR No 8006162225 registered under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS the complainant Narendra Singh alleged that a mobile phone had been stolen from his residence during whitewashing workOn 30062025 a burglary case vide case EFIR no 8006162225 us 305 BNS was registered at PS Kishangarh by the complainant Narendra Singh regarding theft of one mobile phone from his house the police statedThrough technical surveillance the suspect was identified as Nasir who had been temporarily residing at Motilal Nehru Camp near JNU Delhi On October 12 the police team tracked down and apprehended Nasir During interrogation he confessed to the crime and revealed that he had stolen the phone while working as a whitewash labourer at the complainants home in Budh Vihar Munirka VillageHe used to do white wash work in the houses In June 2025 he did white wash work in the house of Narender Singh and stole one mobile phone and after some time he started using the said mobile phone the statement addedThe accused and the recovered mobile phone have been handed over to PS Kishangarh for further legal action A case has been successfully worked out with this arrest IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/burglar-disguised-as-house-painter-arrested-in-delhi-stolen-item-recovered-643042.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-arrest-fifth-accused-in-durgapur-gang-rape-case-642836.html Kolkata Oct 13 West Bengal Police on Monday arrested the fifth accused in the Durgapur gangrape case taking the total number of arrests to five officials said The accused has been identified as Sheikh Safiqul a local resident who was nabbed from DurgapurAccording to the police Safiqul had been hiding at a relatives house in the area He and Sheikh Nasiruddin who was arrested on Sunday night will be produced before the Durgapur SubDivisional Court later in the day where police will seek their custodyEarlier on Sunday three other accused Sheikh Reajuddin Firdos Sheikh and Apu Bauri were arrested and remanded in 10day police custody One more accused was later arrestedWith all five named accused now in custody investigators plan to interrogate them together and conduct a crime scene reconstruction in the forested area near the private medical college and hospital where the incident took placePolice said DNA tests will be conducted on all the accused and arrangements are being made for the sameThe case was registered based on a complaint lodged by a secondyear medical student from Odisha who was allegedly gangraped on Friday night outside her college campus in DurgapurAccording to the complaint the student had gone out for dinner with a male friend when a group of men on motorcycles accosted them and passed lewd remarksThe men allegedly chased away the friend dragged the student into a nearby forested area and gangraped her They also snatched her mobile phone and threw it away before fleeingThe students friend later returned to the spot with other students and found her lying injured She was rushed to a local hospital where she is undergoing treatmentPolice said the male friend remains under detention and is being questioned to verify his statements and establish the sequence of events IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-arrest-fifth-accused-in-durgapur-gang-rape-case-642836.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/six-african-nationals-detained-by-delhi-police-over-illegal-stay-to-be-deported--642855.html New Delhi Oct 13 Stepping up its operation and crackdown on illegal immigrants the Delhi Police on Monday apprehended six African nationals staying illegally in the city The foreign nationals apparently exceeded their permit and overstayed in the national capital leading to action and the subsequent initiation of deportation proceedingsThe foreign nationals were nabbed by the Nihal Vihar unit of Delhi Police in routine patrolling during the weekendDuring patrolling the police team received a tipoff about foreign nationals illegally residing in a house in Chander Vihar Acting swiftly on the intel inputs the team reached the designated spot where six foreign nationals were residing On sensing the police presence they tried to escape in a bid to evade their arrest Displaying alertness and prompt action the team chased down and successfully apprehended all of them on the spotThe six African nationals were identified as Frank Fotching Romeo Lucien Malk Faraday Samunel Evans Danso and InnousaDuring interrogation they were asked to produce travel documents including their passports and visas which they failed to provide Upon further questioning the individuals admitted that their visas had expiredVerification confirmed that all six had overstayed their visas and were residing in Delhi in violation of immigration regulations They failed to provide any valid justification for their unauthorised stayA case under Section 14c of the Foreigners Act was registered at Nihal Vihar police station against the house owner for illegally harbouring the foreign national and legal deportation proceedings were initiated in accordance with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office FRROAt present all six individuals are lodged at the Detention Centre Sewa Sadan Lampur Narela Delhi for further deportation proceedingsSimilar drives by dedicated police teams are being conducted across the national capital to conduct field verification gather actionable intelligence and implement preventive measures to identify detain and deport such individuals who are staying without valid documentation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/six-african-nationals-detained-by-delhi-police-over-illegal-stay-to-be-deported--642855.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/shameful-to-blame-women-bjd-slams-mamata-banerjee-on-durgapur-gang-rape-remarks-642919.html Bhubaneswar Oct 13 Senior BJD leader Lekhashree Samantsinghar on Monday condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees remarks on the Durgapur gang rape incident involving an Odia girl Speaking to IANS Lekhashree Samantsinghar said It is highly unfortunate that an innocent Odia girl from my Lok Sabha constituency Balasore specifically from the Jaleswar Assembly segment was gangraped in West Bengal Instead of ensuring justice and womens safety the Chief Minister made a careless statement suggesting that women should not go out at night Such remarks are unacceptable in a civilised societyShe added It is the governments duty to provide security to women at all timesnot to question their attire or restrict their movement Every woman has the right to live freely and safely just as any man does It is shameful that a woman Chief Minister of Bengala land known for Goddess Durga and female empowermenthas essentially admitted her inability to ensure womens safetyDemanding exemplary punishment for the culprits the BJD leader said The safety of women is nonnegotiable Whether in Odisha or West Bengal every government must ensure strict action against those who commit crimes against women and create an environment where they can live and work without fearOn Sunday Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that girls should not be allowed to go out at nightAt the same time the CM asserted that her government has adopted a zerotolerance policy against such heinous crimes and asked the police to take stringent action against the accused personsIn Bengal we have a zerotolerance policy against such crimes Students from outside come here to study I would request them not to go out at night because the police dont get to know who is going out at night The police cannot keep a watch on everyone by going to their doorstep The private medical college also has a responsibility to take care of its students said CM Banerjee while speaking to media persons outside Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportThe CM further said If anyone goes out at 1230 am and something happens We condemn what happened We do not support the incident Everyone is free to go anywhere But everyone especially those who live in hostels must exercise caution I have asked the police to take stringent action Nobody will be spared IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/shameful-to-blame-women-bjd-slams-mamata-banerjee-on-durgapur-gang-rape-remarks-642919.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/congress-was-right-about-sabarimala-gold-scam-kerala-lop-642933.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 13 Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan on Monday said the report submitted by the Devaswom Vigilance to the Kerala High Court largely confirms opposition allegations regarding the Sabarimala gold heist and the sale of the Dwarapalaka idol to a billionaire According to Satheesan the report reveals that in 2019 gold plates from Sabarimala were sent to Chennai in violation of the Devaswom manualThe items sent were fake moulds while the original Dwarapalaka idol was sold to a billionaire with the knowledge and backing of both the Devaswom Board and the political leadership he saidThe Devaswom Board is currently under scrutinyFormer Devaswom President A Padmakumar was a CPIM MLA Satheesan alleged that the political leadership played an active role in both the gold theft and the idol sale adding that thenDevaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran was fully aware of the activitiesJust as the Devaswom Board is accountable the then minister is also responsible he saidThe report also states that in 2025 the Devaswom Board called in Unnikrishnan Potti bypassing instructions from the Thiruvabharanam Commissioner Despite clear directions not to send the gold plates to Chennai the Board president handed over the keys to the individual who eventually sold the idolSatheesan said the opposition has demanded the resignation of Minister VN Vasavan and the dissolution of the Devaswom Board Satheesan who first raised the issue of the gold plates sale to a billionaire led the opposition in the Assembly last week where the House was adjourned early on all four days due to the protestWith the current Assembly session concluded the Congressled UDF has announced it will continue pressing for accountabilityA statewide protest march is planned culminating in a mega convention at Pandalam on October 19The party has reiterated that it will not relent until Minister VN Vasavan and Devaswom Board President PS Prasanth step down IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/congress-was-right-about-sabarimala-gold-scam-kerala-lop-642933.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/will-take-her-back-to-odisha-after-she-records-statement-durgapur-gang-rape-victims-father-642936.html Kolkata Oct 13 The father of the secondyear medical student said on Monday that he will take the victim back to Odisha once she records her statement before a judicial magistrate The father of the victim also met the West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday afternoonAdhikari told the victims father that he would arrange the transport facility for the victim A video of the conversation between the two was also shared on Adhikaris official Facebook accountIn the video Adhikari first inquired about the physical condition of the victim The father said that his daughter was more stable than before Then the BJP leader advised him that if there was a need for better treatment then the victim should be taken to Odisha The father responded by saying that he plans to take the victim to Odisha once she records her statement before a judicial magistrate under section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure CrPCAdhikari told him that he would talk to the Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other BJP leaders and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made in OdishaThe BJP leader further asked the victims father whether West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had called himIn response the victims father said We spoke to the Chief Minister of Odisha But there was no talk with the Chief Minister of West BengalMeanwhile Governor CV Ananda Bose expressed concern over the Durgapur incident On Monday he left Howrah station for Durgapur in a carAt the station he said I have taken stock of the entire incident I am going to talk to the victim Strict action will be taken against those who did thisOn Friday the secondyear medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped outside the campus in Durgapur after she went out with her male friend for dinnerThe police have arrested all five accused in the Durgapur gangrape case IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/will-take-her-back-to-odisha-after-she-records-statement-durgapur-gang-rape-victims-father-642936.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-woman-gang-raped-in-chikkaballapur-two-arrested-642953.html Bengaluru Oct 13 A shocking incident of a young woman being gangraped by two men on the pretext of offering her a drop on a twowheeler has come to light in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka on Monday Police have arrested the two accused in connection with the case The accused have been identified as Sikandar Baba and Janardhanachari both residents of Chikkaballapur cityThe victim is currently undergoing treatment at the Swadhar Institute of Development for Women and Children The incident took place on the Manchenahalli stretch of road leading to Chikkaballapur cityAccording to the police the young woman had come to Chikkaballapur city in search of a job and after making enquiries was walking towards Manchenahalli One of the accused Sikandar who was riding a bike spotted her and offered her a lift under the pretext of helping her He then took her to an isolated place and raped herLater Sikandar called his friend Janardhanachari to the spot and both of them raped her again The accused also robbed her gold earrings before dropping the victim at a nearby petrol bunk and fleeing the sceneLocal residents who noticed the victim sitting in shock for a long time approached her and after learning about the incident took her to the womens police station Chikkaballapur Womens Police registered the case launched an investigation and collected CCTV footage showing the accused on the road After establishing their identities police tracked and arrested themThe accused have reportedly confessed to selling the gold earrings stolen from the victim Police have taken up further investigationEarlier on July 10 the Parappana Agrahara police in Bengaluru arrested four men for allegedly gangraping a 34yearold woman who was at her friends house and later robbing both the victim and her friend The accused were identified as 23yearold Raghu aka Appu 26yearold Kenchegowda 27yearolf Madesha and 24yearold Shashikumar On August 9 a mentally challenged woman was allegedly gangraped in Hassan district of Karnataka and video recorded the act The incident came to light when the brother of the victim registered a complaint with Hassan police The complainant stated that he received the video clip of the sexual assault on his sister he further stated that the accused had circulated the video clip IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-woman-gang-raped-in-chikkaballapur-two-arrested-642953.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/12-members-of-prince-khans-gang-arrested-in-jharkhand-arms-cash-seized-642959.html Dhanbad Oct 13 The Police in Jharkhand have arrested 12 associates of fugitive gangster Prince Khan who runs a criminal network in the state while operating from Dubai officials said on Monday According to Dhanbad SSP Prabhat Kumar the arrests followed a specific intelligence input that members of Khans gang had arrived in Dhanbad to execute a major crimeActing on the tipoff he said a special police team was constituted which apprehended several suspects from the Rajganj police station area of the cityQuestioning of those detained led to the arrest of other gang members including operatives responsible for executing crimes handling weapons and managing financesAmong those arrested is Khans close aide and key lieutenant Saifi alias MajorThe arrested include shooter Suraj Tandi Sambalpur Ashish Kumar Singh Jamshedpur Tauqeer Raja Wasseypur and Lucky Vishal JamshedpurThe other gang members who have been arrested include conspirators and financial handlers Afridi Raja Wasseypur Pawan Kumar Singh Wasseypur Hrithik Kumar Vishwakarma Katras Vikram Kumar Saw Aman Kumar Gupta Akash Kumar Varnwal Tauqil Ansari and Abhishek PandeyPolice have recovered two countrymade pistols three live cartridges two country bombs Rs 31970 in cash two motorcycles and seven mobile phones from their possessionSSP Kumar said multiple FIRs are already registered against the arrested individuals in various police stationsHe added that their interrogation has yielded vital information about the gangs operations including details of extortion networks targeting businessmen and the modus operandi of crimes carried out under Prince Khans directionPrince Khan originally from Wasseypur in Dhanbad is considered Jharkhands most wanted gangster He has been hiding in Dubai for the past four years and continues to control his criminal enterprise from thereAt the request of the Jharkhand Police Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against him Khan frequently releases videos from abroad boasting of his involvement in murders and extortion rackets across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/12-members-of-prince-khans-gang-arrested-in-jharkhand-arms-cash-seized-642959.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/baseless-allegation-comprehensive-probe-must-rss-on-kerala-mans-death-642961.html Kochi Oct 13 The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS Dakshin Kerala unit in a statement issued on Monday has demanded a comprehensive probe into the unnatural death of their activist Anandhu Aji RSS Dakshin Kerala demands for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances leading towards the unnatural death of Anandhu Aji The suicide note which appeared on Instagram and some social media platforms soon after his death It contains some dubious and baseless allegations against the Sangh which he claims as cause of his suicide the RSS statement said signed by KB Sreekumar RSS Sah Pranth KaryavahThe statement also added The unnatural death of Aji one of our Swayamsevaks from Elikulam gram panchayat in Kottayam district is very much sad and unfortunate Since several years his family is associated with the Sangh Anandus father late Sri Aji was an RSS Karyakarta At this unfortunate moment we firmly stand with the family and pray to the Almighty to give solace to his soulIn a written petition filed with the RSS Kottayam district police calls for a thorough and impartial enquiryWe are of the firm opinion that an independent enquiry will not only bring out the real cause of his unnatural death but also ensure the innocence of RSS in this unfortunate incident as well the statement saidIncidentally 26yearold software engineer Anandhu Aji was found dead in a lodge room in the state capital city of Thiruvananthapuram last weekIn his Instagram account which went live on the same day Anandhu said that he decided to end his life after fighting severe mental health disorders including depression for yearsThese disorders he allegedly were caused by the horrific sexual abuse he was subjected to in his childhoodAnandhu who joined the RSS as a child alleged that the organisation was responsible for his mental illnesses which was caused by repeated sexual and physical abuse he suffered in his childhoodIm not angry with anyone except one person and an organisation The organisation is RSS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh which my father a very good person made me join Thats where Ive suffered lifelong trauma from the organisation and that person he wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/baseless-allegation-comprehensive-probe-must-rss-on-kerala-mans-death-642961.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-secures-life-term-for-2-killers-of-noida-techie-killed-in-2015-642974.html New Delhi Oct 13 A Special CBI Court on Monday sentenced two convicts to life imprisonment for the murder of software engineer Ankit Chauhan in Noida in 2015 an official said The Special CBI Court accepted the CBIs charges against Shashank Jadon and Manoj Kumar and sentenced them to life imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 70000 and Rs 50000 respectivelyThe sentencing by the Special Court follows its decision on September 20 to hold the two guilty of murdering Chauhan on April 13 2015 in Noida Sector 76 The victim was fatally shot in his Fortuner car by unidentified personsThe CBI took over the investigation into the gruesome murder at the direction of the Allahabad High Court and registered a fresh case on June 14 2016After a detailed investigation the CBI unearthed the crime and arrested the accused persons Shashank Jadon and Manoj Kumar on June 1 2017 and June 2 2017 respectivelyA chargesheet was filed against the accused for the offences of murder attempted robbery criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence before the Jurisdictional Court at Ghaziabad on August 29 2017The trial of the case was transferred from Ghaziabad to New Delhi by the Supreme Court on August 2 2019Jadon an alumnus of Delhi College of Engineering had claimed before Nodia police that he had been given a car robbery contract by a man identified as SatyapalThe techies killing just about 34 days after his marriage had led to the floating of conspiracy theories about an alleged role of his kin in the gruesome murder on a Noida roadDuring the investigation the CBI had announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh to anyone providing clues on the murderAnkits father Dharamveer Chauhan had alleged lapses in the investigation by the state police and filed a petition in the High Court for transferring the case to the federal probe agency IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-secures-life-term-for-2-killers-of-noida-techie-killed-in-2015-642974.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/governor-cv-ananda-bose-says-bengal-not-safe-for-women-anymore-642975.html Kolkata Oct 13 West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday met the Durgapur gangrape victim and her parents and claimed that Bengal is no longer safe for women Speaking to mediapersons after meeting the victim Governor Bose said that a second renaissance is needed to make Bengal safe for women This is not a first of its kind In the recent past we had similar experiences really bad experiences That is not honourable for Bengals society Bengals society is one which led the renaissance of this nation We want a second renaissance here Bengals should be made a place which is safe for the girl child Now I cannot say that with confidence that Bengal is safe We have to own up our responsibility and see that justice is given to the victim said BoseThe strong reaction from the Governor came after the secondyear medical student from Odisha was gangraped by five persons in a forest area outside a private medical college and hospital in West Burdwan districts Durgapur on last Friday Based on the complaint lodged by the victim the police have arrested all the five accused persons in the caseGovernor Bose said what has happened is outrageous and has shock the public consciousI am convinced that it is high time that the entire society must stand against the system and make it stop We will do everything to give justice to the family I talked to the victim I talked to the parents What we discussed will remain confidential he saidHe further appealed to the people of Bengal to stand against such crimes and ensure they do not take place in futureWhat has been done here is something that will shock anyone If you have tears to shed shed them now Do everything possible to give justice to the victim and ensure that such things do not repeat in Bengals society in future he saidRegarding his visit to Durgapur on Monday Governor Bose said I wanted to come to the ground zero and understand for myself the feelings of the people who are affected That has been done I talked to the parents I talked to the victim and I talked to the doctors Now I have made an idea of what exactly happened and how it should be tackled We will certainly take more steps to see that justice is done and this is not repeated in the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/governor-cv-ananda-bose-says-bengal-not-safe-for-women-anymore-642975.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cm-mamata-banerjee-lied-about-the-girl-being-out-at-1230-am-bjp-on-durgapur-gang-rape-case-642776.html Kolkata Oct 13 The BJP has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of lying about the timing when a secondyear medical student left the private medical college premises in Durgapur West Burdwan district and later became a victim of gangrape On Sunday CM Mamata Banerjee besides advising that girls should not go out at night also quoted the time when the victim went out of the college premises at 1230 am which contradicted the exit timing recorded with the private medical collegeBJP Information Technology cell chief and the partys central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya made a social media post on Monday accusing the Chief Minister of lying about the victim girl going out at 1230 amThe medical college authorities quoting their records claimed that the victim student stepped out of the college premises at 8 pm to have food and thereafter was raped by three men in a nearby forested areaThe girl student a Dalit was not gang raped inside the college campus Hence the responsibility of ensuring her safety rests with the police and state administration The Chief Minister tried to put the blame on the medical college Malviya said in his statementHe said that the nearby forest area where the victim was reportedly gangraped lacked proper streetlighting and had long been known as a hub of criminal activityHe accused the police of ignoring this fact although the local people of Durgapur had long been aware of itTherefore the horrific gang rape of the secondyear MBBS student represents a complete breakdown of law and order under Mamata Banerjees government Malviya saidThe BJP leader attacked the CM saying It wont be a surprise if she negotiates with the Muslim community leaders in the region to botch the investigation and let the accused boys free for their support in the upcoming electionFor Mamata Banerjee every womans life and dignity have a price and are secondary to her political interests She even tried to buy the silence of the parents of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital victim She is abominable Malviya addedAccording to officials the student was allegedly gangraped late Friday evening in a forested area behind the hospital after she stepped out of the campus with a male friend around 8 pm The survivors father alleged that her male companion fled during the assaultThe West Bengal Police have arrested three men Sheikh Riaz Uddin 31 Sheikh Firdaush 23 and Appu Bouri 21 all local residents in connection with the case They have been remanded in police custody for 10 days while two other accused are still absconding IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cm-mamata-banerjee-lied-about-the-girl-being-out-at-1230-am-bjp-on-durgapur-gang-rape-case-642776.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cough-syrup-deaths-ed-raids-7-locations-in-chennai-linked-to-sresan-pharma-642781.html Chennai Oct 13 The Enforcement Directorate ED on Monday was carrying out searches at seven locations across Chennai including the residence of S Ranganathan owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals and offices of senior officials from the Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department as part of a money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA The searches come days after a major breakthrough in the Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy in which at least 22 children in Chhindwara district died after consuming the companys Coldrif cough syrupThe EDs investigation follows the arrest of Sresan Pharmaceuticals owner G Ranganathan 75 who was nabbed by a Special Investigation Team SIT from Madhya Pradesh with the help of Chennai Police on October 9 Ranganathan who had been absconding since the deaths were reported was traced through electronic surveillance and arrested during a latenight operation around 130 am at his Kodambakkam residenceFollowing the arrest police teams raided the companys Kancheepuram manufacturing facility seizing crucial production records drug samples and regulatory documentsInvestigations revealed over 300 safety and regulatory violations at the plant including the use of nonpharmaceutical grade chemicals Laboratory tests in Chennai confirmed that the cough syrup contained 486 per cent diethylene glycol DEG a highly toxic industrial solvent known to cause irreversible kidney failure when ingestedOfficials suspect that substandard ingredients were deliberately used to cut costs leading to the contaminationThis marks the third major ED action against pharmaceutical firms in Chennai recentlyIn September the agency raided multiple premises linked to Arvind Remedies Ltd over a Rs 637crore bank loan fraud Earlier in April 2024 the ED had searched 30 locations across Tamil Nadu in connection with the Jaffer Sadiq drug trafficking and money laundering case exposing an international narcotics networkThe latest raids are aimed at uncovering possible financial irregularities fund diversions and regulatory collusion between Sresan Pharmaceuticals and state drug control officialsSources said the ED is also examining whether illegal proceeds were laundered through shell companies and benami accounts linked to Ranganathans networkWith the ED tightening its probe more arrests are expected as investigators piece together the financial and administrative failures that led to one of the countrys worst recent pharmaceutical tragedies IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cough-syrup-deaths-ed-raids-7-locations-in-chennai-linked-to-sresan-pharma-642781.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cant-find-a-country-where-this-doesnt-take-place-trinamool-mp-on-durgapur-gang-rape-case-642786.html Kolkata Oct 13 Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar speaking about the Durgapur gangrape case on Monday said that there isnt any society or nation where such cases do not happen This statement came a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee advised that girls should refrain from going out at night She also questioned why the victim was outside the college premises at 1230 am a time that contradicted the exit records of the private medical collegeSpeaking to the reporters Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar said There will be one or two such cases in a society you cannot find any country in the world where this really doesnt take placeShe also mentioned that the West Bengal government has passed the Aparajita Bill however it has yet to receive approval from the PresidentWe think this is a heinous crime We want the perpetrator to be punished We have passed the Aparajita Bill in the West Bengal Assembly and then it has gone to Delhi but the Central government has not allowed it It is lying with the President Whatever the government says the President does Despite our demand it has not been passed So the onus lies on the Central government Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar addedThe secondyear medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped outside the campus in Durgapur on October 10 after she went out with her male friend for dinnerThe arrested persons in the Durgapur rape case have been identified as Sheikh Reajuddin Apu Bauri and Firdos Seikh Additionally one more person was arrested on Monday morningAccording to police the student had stepped out of the campus with a male friend for dinner when a group of young men on motorcycles began stalking them and making lewd commentsThe men allegedly chased away the friend dragged the student to a forested area behind the campus and gangraped her They also snatched her mobile phone and threw it awayThe male friend returned with others from the college and found the injured student on the ground She was admitted to a local hospital Police confirmed she is a resident of Jaleswar OdishaMeanwhile the BJP has launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister calling her habitual of victim blaming citing the previous such incidentsReacting to CM Banerjees remarks BJPs Information Technology Cell Chief and the partys central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya issued a social media post on Sunday afternoon citing examples of how the Chief Minister has resorted to victimblaming in similar cases earlier IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cant-find-a-country-where-this-doesnt-take-place-trinamool-mp-on-durgapur-gang-rape-case-642786.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/drugs-worth-rs-16-crore-seized-from-tripura-womans-kitchen-arrested-642815.html Agartala Oct 13 The Border Security Force BSF and the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB in a joint operation have seized drugs worth Rs 16 crore in Tripura and arrested a woman drug peddler in Tripura on Monday officials said A BSF spokesman said that on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday the BSF and the NCB jointly seized 16 kg around 160000 tablets highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at around Rs 16 crore from the bordering area of Boxanagar under Sepahijala DistrictHe said that based on specific information regarding the stocking of huge methamphetamine tablets also known as Yaba tablets at the residence of one Lipiyara Khatun 33 years a resident of Madhya Boxanagar the joint operation conducted by BSF troops along with NCB Agartala led to the recovery of the drugsThe drugs wrapped in 16 packets with brown tape were found buried inside the kitchen areaDuring the operation the house owner Lipiyara Khatun was arrested for further questioning and legal action The seized narcotics along with the woman were handed over to NCB Agartala for further legal proceedings This successful joint operation once again underscores BSFs firm commitment to curbing crossborder smuggling and drug trafficking in the state of Tripura in coordination with sister agencies an official statement saidA drug seizure on Monday occurred within a week after a similar one in Tripura On October 6 in one of the major drug hauls the Assam Rifles in close coordination with the Customs officials seized contraband valued at Rs 70 crore in Tripura and arrested four drug peddlersA defence spokesman had said that in a major strike against drug trafficking Assam Rifles in close association with Customs officials intercepted two trucks carrying cement as coverup cargo for trafficking narcotics and recovered 6961 kg methamphetamine tablets valued at around Rs 70 croreThe spokesman said that the October 6 operation was a followup to the successful operation conducted on September 29 in the bordering Mohanpur in the West Tripura districtAn operation on September 29 led to the recovery of 6077 kg of banned methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 60 crore A senior police official said that the drugs might have been smuggled from Myanmar and through Mizoram and southern Assam were brought to Tripura to be smuggled to neighbouring BangladeshTripura which has an 856 km border with Bangladesh is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country making the Northeastern state vulnerable and sensitive to crossborder smuggling and illegal trades migration various crimes infiltration and movement issues IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/drugs-worth-rs-16-crore-seized-from-tripura-womans-kitchen-arrested-642815.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-gang-raped-in-lucknow-two-of-5-accused-in-police-custody-642657.html Lucknow Oct 12 A 16yearold girl was allegedly gangraped by five unidentified men in Lucknow and two accused in the case have been arrested the police said on Sunday The officials said that the girl had left home around 12 pm on Saturday to visit her sister and was travelling on a motorcycle with an acquaintanceThe two stopped near a mango orchard close to a petrol pump when five men approached them and beat the acquaintance After this the men raped the girlSpeaking about the case DCP South Nipun Agarwal told IANS Late on October 11 the Banthra Police received information that a girl had been raped by some men Immediately based on a complaint from the victims father a FIR was registered against the named accused and a team was formed to apprehend themLate Saturday night one of our teams was conducting a check near Harauni railway station when two persons riding a bike were asked to stop but they suspects opened fire In defence the police also opened fire and one of the accused was shot in the leg He is injured and was taken to the hospital During interrogation he was identified as Lalit Kashyap an accused in the above case Kashyap said that he has also been to jail in the past in cases of gambling and theft DCP South Agarwal saidOne person has escaped from the spot We are trying to arrest him The combing operation is continuing Our second team has arrested 20yearold Miraj the secondnamed accused in this incident a little distance away near the railway station We are taking further action in this matter he addedDCP Agarwal announced that a motorcycle was recovered from the location along with a countrymade pistol belonging to the accusedCurrently the police team is searching for three other individuals who are still at large and plans to arrest them soonBahujan Samaj Party BSP chief Mayawati also condemned the incident and called on the government to take effective measures to prevent crime against womenIn a post on X she said The incident of gang rape with a teenage girl in the Banthara area of the capital Lucknow is extremely distressing and shameful Incidents of womens harassment along with rape and murder etc in various states of the country including UP show no signs of stoppingThere is an urgent need for the government to take effective steps to prevent this Forget about womens respect womens safety is the first and utmost necessity she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-gang-raped-in-lucknow-two-of-5-accused-in-police-custody-642657.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bsf-arrests-smuggler-with-gold-biscuits-valued-at-rs-282-crore-near-bangladesh-border-642668.html Kolkata Oct 12 A gold smuggler was apprehended by the Border Security Force BSF at the IndiaBangladesh border and the precious metal was handed over to the concerned authorities officials said on Sunday Troops of the 32 Battalion of the South Bengal Frontier of the BSF deployed at the Horandipur Border Outpost on the IndiaBangladesh international border in West Bengal achieved a significant success by apprehending an Indian smuggler redhanded the BSF said in a statementBased on precise and reliable intelligence the troops recovered 20 gold biscuits weighing a total of 233266 grams The estimated value of the seized gold is approximately Rs 282 crore according to the officialsOn Saturday night the troops of the 32 Battalion deployed at Horandipur BOP received credible intelligence from confidential sources that a person from Muslimpara village near the IndiaBangladesh border was planning to smuggle gold brought from Bangladesh through the Horandipur areaUpon receiving the information the officials on duty were put on extra alert and a special ambush was laid at the suspected location to catch the smuggler redhandedAt around 6 am on Sunday the ambush party noticed a suspicious individual moving cautiously behind a dense bamboo grove the officials saidThe person was immediately surrounded and apprehended Upon searching him a plastic packet was recovered which when opened was found to contain 20 gold biscuits The smuggler was taken into custody on the spot and brought to the Horandipur BOP for further questioning they addedThe seized gold biscuits and the arrested suspect were handed over to the concerned authorities for further legal actionThe Public Relations Officer of BSF South Bengal Frontier appealed to the residents of border areas to share any information related to gold smuggling by contacting the Forces Seema Saathi helpline number 14419 or sending a message or voice note via WhatsApp on 9903472227The officials also mentioned that suitable rewards will be given for credible information and the identity of the informant will be kept strictly confidential IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bsf-arrests-smuggler-with-gold-biscuits-valued-at-rs-282-crore-near-bangladesh-border-642668.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/absconding-criminal-and-mphil-degree-holder-arrested-in-delhi-robbery-case-642674.html New Delhi Oct 12 An MPhil degree holder and an proclaimed offender has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a jewellery shop in Delhi police said on Sunday The accused was identified as 32yearold Deep Shubham hailing from Chorout in Bihars Sitamarhi district DCP Crime Delhi Harsh Indoora said in a statementActing on information concerning Shubham that he would come to Hari Nagar a police team mounted technical surveillance and laid a trap after which the accused was nabbedInterestingly Shubham who was raised by his grandmother Nani moved to Delhi in 2009 and graduated in BSc Hons Chemistry from Kirori Mal College and MSc and MPhil Chemistry from Delhi University After that he cleared CLAT and got enrolled for LLB at Damodaram Sanjeevaya National Law University Visakhapatnam Andhra PradeshBut he left LLB after one year and came back to Delhi and got enrolled in MA English from KMC DU Thereafter he worked at Genpact Call Centre for two years However Shubhams financial conditions remained poor as his family did not support him the statement readIn 2017 he robbed the Bank of India in Purpi village in Bihars Sitamarhi by exploding a smoke bomb he made using firecrackers and mixing Methyl acetate and BenzineShubham was arrested in the case from Burari by the Bihar Police While in prison in Sitamarhi Shubham met Ritesh Thakur another criminal When Shubham was released from jail he met Ritesh Thakur in Delhi and both committed robberies at Model TownThe police arrested both the accused During the trial Shubham was released on bailHowever after getting bail in the above cases of Model Town police station the accused went into hiding and frequently changed his locations to evade arrest and avoid the due process of law Presently Shubham was working as an interior designer in Glossy Gaze firm at Sohna Haryana the police statement saidShubham has two robbery cases registered against him in the Police Station Model Town On September 17 2021 Shubham looted a shop at gunpoint and decamped with Rs 606000Before fleeing the accused snatched the phones of the complainant and the guard and locked them insideOn October 25 2021 Shubham committed robbery at a jewellery shop at gunpoint The complainant said that the accused pushed the guard at the gate saying Give me all the cash you have otherwise I will shoot youThe complainant said that she kept Rs 70000 at the counter out of fear after which the accused fled the spot brandishing a gun IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/absconding-criminal-and-mphil-degree-holder-arrested-in-delhi-robbery-case-642674.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/shocking-police-brutality-in-bhopal-two-cops-arrested-to-face-murder-charges-642695.html Bhopal Oct 12 In a swift crackdown fuelled by viral CCTV evidence and seething public outrage Bhopal authorities arrested constables Santosh Bamaniya and Saurabh Arya on the charges of thrashing 22yearold BTech student Udit Gayki to death In a chilling display of alleged police misconduct the 22yearold engineering student Udit Gayki the brotherinlaw of Balaghat Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP Chetan Adlak was brutally beaten to death by two constables in Bhopals Indrapuri area late Thursday nightThe incident captured on CCTV footage that has since gone viral has ignited widespread outrage over custodial violence and corruption within the ranks of the Madhya Pradesh PoliceThe Madhya Pradesh Home Department on its social media handle X posted In Madhya Pradesh the law applies equally to all ensuring justice without exception Following the directives of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav a murder case has been registered against two policemen in connection with the death of a man in Bhopal due to a brutal police assault Authorities have assured that action is certain against the culprits regardless of their positionThe duo previously suspended upon the footages emergence now faces a stringent murder charge under Sections 1031 1152 and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita invoking common intention and voluntarily causing grievous hurtThey are slated for a court appearance on Sunday via a special requisition as investigations intensify with witness testimonies and digital forensicsDeputy Commissioner of Zone2 Vivek Singh briefed reporters on the probes breakthroughs revealing As per investigations by ASI assistant subinspector Ajay Vajpayee Udit and his friends were sitting in a red car in Indrapuri when the two patrolling policemen approached The CCTV camera footage showed constable Saurabh Arya hitting Udit on the leg with a baton while running after himThe preliminary autopsy confirmed death from traumatic haemorrhagic pancreatitis as a result of blunt trauma underscoring the assaults lethality with multiple tram track injuries from lathi blowsAn ACPled inquiry is delving into call detail records and eyewitness accounts to unravel the full brutalityAccording to eyewitness accounts from Udits friends the group was returning from a casual party when their vehicle was intercepted by patrolling constables near CSector Indrapuri under the Piplani police station jurisdictionThe constables allegedly stripped Udit of his shirt and repeatedly struck him with sticks against a wall inflicting severe internal injuries Udit a finalyear BTech student at Technocrats Institute of Technology TIT College in Bhopal was rushed to AIIMS Bhopal by his friends but succumbed to his injuries en route or upon arrival with doctors declaring him dead on the spotA preliminary postmortem examination report revealed that the cause of death was a haemorrhage in the pancreas resulting from blunt force trauma to the abdomen along with 16 external injuries across his body The footage which shows one constable restraining Udit while the other delivers repeated blows with a lathi has been described as horrifying by netizens and activists alike IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/shocking-police-brutality-in-bhopal-two-cops-arrested-to-face-murder-charges-642695.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-accused-sent-to-10-day-custody-bjp-holds-protest-642722.html Kolkata October 12 A court on Sunday sent three youths involved in the gangrape case in West Bengals Durgapur to police custody for 10 days The arrested persons were produced before the Durgapur Subdivisional CourtThe judge ordered the accused persons to be remanded in police custody for 10 daysThe accused allegedly snatched the mobile phone and Rs 5000 from the bag of a medical student while torturing herAccording to police sources the mobile phone of the girl has been recovered from the arrested personsPolice sources also claimed that they have found direct evidence against the three arrested personsMeanwhile a forensic team reached the crime spot and collected the evidenceThe arrested persons in Durgapur gangrape case have been identified as Seikh Reajuddin Apu Bauri and Firdos SeikhThe police are looking for two other accused persons and started a search in this regardOn Friday the secondyear medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped outside the campus in Durgapur after she went outside with her male friend for dinnerAccording to the police the medical student had stepped out of the campus with a male friend for dinner when a group of young men on motorcycles accosted them and passed objectionable remarks at themThe men allegedly chased away the male friend dragged the medical student to a forest area behind the campus and gangraped herThe accused also snatched the victims mobile phone and threw it awayThe male friend returned with others from the medical college and found the injured medical student on the groundShe was taken to a local hospital where she is undergoing treatmentA complaint was lodged at the Durgapur New Township Police against five personsAfter the incident came to light the police detained the male friend of the medical student and started questioning himAccording to police sources Deputy Magistrate Ranjana Roy also spoke to the medical student and recorded her statementAccording to police sources after arresting the three accused persons they were presented before the male friend of the victimThe classmate of the medical student identified three of the accused personsThe victim was also shown the photographs of the three accusedPolice sources claim that she also identified the three accusedMeanwhile the father of the Durgapur rape victim appealed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to allow him to take his daughter back to Odisha saying her safety is at risk in the stateMy daughter is in pain She cant walk right now She is bedridden I am concerned about her safety here They could kill her here any moment Thats why we want to take her back to Odisha We dont want her to stay in Bengal She will pursue her education in Odisha he told media personsThe West Bengal Doctors Forum called the incident a chilling reminder that women remain unsafe even within educational institutions and demanded justice for the victim and a judicial inquiry into the matterThe members of the outfit along with representatives of Abhaya Mancha also visited the hospital in Durgapur where the victim is receiving treatmentMeanwhile Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leaders including Locket Chatterjee were stopped from visiting the hospital in DurgapurAfter being stopped by the police the BJP leaders held a protest outside the hospital fought with the police personnel and asked why they were not being allowed to meet the victimChatterjee asked why the police were inside the hospitalThis hospital building is called Emergency building but it is closed It is supposed to remain open 24 hours The police are inside due to the Chief Ministers instructions Why should the police be inside The doctors are outside the police are inside Mamata Banerjees rule is going on here A Taliban or Pakistanlike rule is going on here she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/durgapur-gang-rape-accused-sent-to-10-day-custody-bjp-holds-protest-642722.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/hyderabad-police-arrest-59-cyber-fraudsters-from-8-states-642727.html Hyderabad Oct 12 Cybercrime Police of Hyderabad arrested 59 cyber fraudsters from across India and refunded Rs 8664 lakh to victims during the month of September The Cybercrime Police received 320 NCRP complaints out of which 222 FIRS were registered at the Cybercrime Police Station and 106 FIRs were registered at Zonal Cyber Cells of Hyderabad City PoliceDuring the special operations Cybercrime Police arrested 59 individuals from eight states According to police 28 of them were involved in investment frauds six digital arrests four parttime Investment two matrimonial fraud four credit card fraud and three movie piracyThese accused were found to be involved in a total of 257 cases across India including 74 cases identified within TelanganaThey were also involved in 53 cases in Maharashtra 38 cases in Karnataka 15 in Gujarat 12 in Delhi nine each in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh six in Kerala four each in Bihar Rajasthan and Haryana three each in Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal two each in Assam Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Odisha Punjab and UttarakhandThe police seized 43 mobile phones nine cheque books eight passbooks 23 ATMDebit Cards four laptops one shell company stamp and 21 SIM CardsOut of the refunded amount Rs 5847 lakh pertains to investment fraud Rs 521 lakh to OTP Fraud Rs 13 lakh impersonation fraud Rs 1243 lakh trading fraud Rs 50000 APK fraud Rs 258 lakh credit card fraud and Rs 334 lakh job fraudThe Cybercrime Police busted a major network of movie piracy and arrested five accused In June a complaint was filed by Yarra Manindra Babu representing the AntiVideo Piracy Cell of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce TFCC Hyderabad that Telugu films Single and Hit have been pirated and illegally circulated online on the very first day of their releaseFive accused residents of Bihar Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were arrestedCybercrime Police also arrested two persons from Maharashtra for digital arrest which led to the victims death The victims son had lodged a complaint that his mother a retired CSRMO from MN Area Hospital Malakpet passed away on September 8 due to cardiac arrest after falling prey to a digital arrest cyber fraudShe was harassed through WhatsApp calls from unknown fraudsters impersonating Bangalore Police and other agencies who falsely implicated her in a human trafficking caseThey shared fabricated documents from the Supreme Court ED RBI and others and extorted Rs 660543 from her Union Bank pension account into an ICICI Bank accountContinuous intimidation threats and psychological harassment caused her immense mental agony leading to a massive cardiac arrest Even after her death the fraudsters continued sending messages and making calls IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/hyderabad-police-arrest-59-cyber-fraudsters-from-8-states-642727.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/deliberate-attempt-to-suppress-democracy-rights-body-condemns-jail-hearing-of-baloch-activists-in-pakistan-642728.html Quetta Oct 12 The Baloch Yakjehti Committee BYC has criticised the Pakistani authorities for holding hearing of BYC leaders Mahrang Baloch Beebow Baloch Gulzadi Baloch Beebarg Baloch and Sibghatullah Shahjee in prison terming it a grave and deliberate attempt to suppress transparency exclude public scrutiny and further institutionalise the criminalisation of peaceful political dissent in Balochistan On Saturday the BYC said that the judicial remand of all detained BYC leaders was further extended for 10 days It said that the BYC activists since their arrest in March have been subjected to continuous unjustified extensions of remand and repeated denial of access to their legal representativesIn a statement shared on X the BYC stated In yet another disturbing display of institutionalised repression the hearing of Baloch Yakjehti Committee BYC leadership including Dr Mahrang Baloch Beebow Baloch Gulzadi Baloch Beebarg Baloch and Sibghatullah Shahjee was held inside prison premises today instead of an open courtroom In this closed proceeding the judicial remand of all detained BYC leaders was further extended for ten days This shift to jail hearings marks a grave and deliberate attempt to suppress transparency exclude public scrutiny and further institutionalize the criminalization of peaceful political dissent in BalochistanBy moving the proceedings behind prison walls the state effectively bars families journalists and neutral observers from witnessing the process which is a direct violation of Pakistans own constitution and international standards on fair trial and due process Since their arrest in March 2025 following a peaceful protest demanding justice for victims of enforced disappearances BYC leadership has been subjected to a continuous chain of illegalities unjustified extensions of remand and repeated denial of access to their legal representatives it addedMahrang Baloch and other BYC members were arrested on March 22 on allegations of attacking the Quetta Civil Hospital and inciting people to violenceBYC leaders faced arrests a day after police crackdown on the group while they were holding protest against enforced disappearances Pakistans leading daily Dawn reportedBYC chief was arrested under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order MPO a law that enables authorities to arrest and detain people suspected of posing a threat to public order for a period of 30 days first term Later in April Balochistan Home Department extended her detention for an additional 30 days second term The provincial government issued a fourth extension order after the BYC leaders had completed three months in detention in JuneAfter their arrest under the MPO cases were also lodged against Mahrang Baloch and other BYC leaders under different sections of the AntiTerrorism Act and the Pakistan Penal Code The remand of BYC leaders has been extended several times while they remained in custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/deliberate-attempt-to-suppress-democracy-rights-body-condemns-jail-hearing-of-baloch-activists-in-pakistan-642728.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-aap-slams-congress-after-chidambarams-1984-remarks-642732.html Chandigarh Oct 12 Punjab Aam Aadmi Party AAP Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang and legislator Inderbir Singh Nijjar on Sunday reacted to Congress leader P Chidambarams statement regarding the 1984 Sikh genocide The AAP leaders asked why the Congress continues to repeatedly hurt the sentiments of Sikhs and why Rahul Gandhi still keeps Jagdish Tytler one of the culprits of the Sikh massacre by his sideThey said that the Congress is still honouring the main accused Sajjan Kumar Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath by giving them key positions and recognitionIn a statement the AAP leaders said that the atrocities committed by Congress can never be forgottenKang asked This is the same Congress that openly honoured those involved in the mass killings of Sikhs in Delhi Sajjan Kumar Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath by giving them ministerial and Chief Ministerial positions Rahul Gandhi should tell the nation for how long will he continue to reward and protect such peopleHe warned Chidambaram that merely admitting that what happened was wrong does not erase Congress crimes and sinsHe said that the wounds inflicted on Sikhs in Punjab and Delhi are still fresh in the hearts of the Sikhs across the worldKang added that the Sikhs can never forget Congress atrocities and the genocide committed against them and that the Congress can never be forgiven for these crimesAAP MLA Nijjar reacting to Chidambarams remarks about Operation Bluestar said that trying to share the blame with the Army and Intelligence agencies instead of placing full responsibility on the then former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a clear attempt to shield the Congress leadershipHe clarified that everything that happens in the country is done with the consent of the head of the stateDuring Operation Bluestar Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister and she was fully responsible for the entire incidentHe said that the Sikhs in Punjab and across the world can never forgive Indira Gandhi and the Congress for the attack on Sri Harmandir SahibAAP leader Nijjar also questioned Congress continued defence of the culprits of the 1984 Delhi riots saying that Sajjan Kumar Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath had played a direct role in instigating violence and killing SikhsYet Congress rewarded them with Ministries and Chief Ministerial posts clearly showing that the partys intentions were never sincere he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-aap-slams-congress-after-chidambarams-1984-remarks-642732.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/eight-maoists-arrested-with-explosives-propaganda-material-in-chhattisgarh-642744.html Raipur Oct 12 Security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district arrested eight active Maoists during a joint operation conducted on Sunday The operation was carried out by personnel from the District Reserve Guard DRG Basaguda Police Station and the 168th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPFThe arrests took place near Polampalli along the route from Putkel to Polampalli under the jurisdiction of Basaguda Police StationActing on intelligence inputs the joint team intercepted the group and recovered a cache of explosives and Maoist propaganda material Among the seized items were tiffin bombs detonators safety fuses Cordtex wire batteries electrical wire earthdigging tools and banners bearing antigovernment slogans Of the eight arrested three were carrying monetary rewards for their capture Kosa Sodi had a bounty of Rs 2 lakh while Jai Singh Madvi and Madkam Anda both members of the Kamalapur RPC Revolutionary Peoples Committee CNM Chetna Natya Manch carried rewards of Rs 50000 each The other five individuals Sodi Hidma Muchaki Budhra alias Bhadra Madvi Raju Madvi Hidma and Deva Madvi were affiliated with various militia and economic branches of the banned Maoist organisation All eight individuals hail from Kamalapur Jonnaguda Para and Gottum Para villages in Bijapur district Following their arrest legal proceedings were initiated at Basaguda Police Station and the accused were subsequently presented before the Court under judicial remand This operation marks a significant success in the going on counterinsurgency efforts in the Bastar region which has long been a hotbed of Maoist activity The Maoist insurgency also known as the Maoists movement has been active in central and eastern India for decades with Chhattisgarh being one of its most affected states The movement which claims to fight for tribal rights and land redistribution has often resorted to violence targeting security forces and infrastructure The DRG and CRPF have been at the forefront of antiMaoist operations particularly in the dense forested areas of Bastar Arrests like these not only weaken the operational capabilities of Maoist cadres but also help in gathering intelligence to prevent future attacks and dismantle their networks IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/eight-maoists-arrested-with-explosives-propaganda-material-in-chhattisgarh-642744.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ysrcp-leader-roja-demands-cbi-probe-into-spurious-liquor-642746.html Amaravati Oct 12 Former minister and YSR Congress Party YSRCP leader RK Roja on Sunday demanded an immediate CBI inquiry into the spurious liquor mafia that has devastated families across Andhra Pradesh She told media persons in Nagari that all evidence in the spurious liquor case clearly points to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his son Minister Nara Lokesh as the mastermindsRoja asserted that largescale illegal liquor production is impossible without government support and political protectionShe said spurious liquor has been manufactured across the state for the last 16 months after the NDA coalition came to powerAccording to her excise department records show that spurious liquor ganja and drugrelated crimes increased by 21 per cent during this period Instead of acting against the culprits Chandrababu and TDP are using diversion politics by falsely branding the arrested accused as YSRCP coverts to protect TDP leadersRoja said Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra must resign immediately for failing to prevent the fake liquor tragedy and for misleading the public She demanded a criminal investigation against Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena stating that his role must be probed for administrative failure and possible complicityThe YSRCP leader revealed that the TDP inducted international liquor dealer Jayachandra Reddy who owns four liquor factories in Africa only to implement the Africa model of spurious liquor trade in Andhra Pradesh Roja said it is now evident why TDP gave him the Tamballapalle ticket and later retained him as constituency incharge Convicted criminals and liquor smugglers were appointed by TDP to operate this illegal network she saidThe former minister appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order a CBI inquiry immediately so that justice is delivered to the families destroyed by spurious liquor She called upon women across the state to join YSRCPs statewide agitation demanding the closure of all belt shops and permit rooms and action against those responsible for the deaths caused by toxic liquorMeanwhile YSRCP General Secretary MVS Nagi Reddy criticised the coalition government for what he called its complete failure in the agriculture sector stating that the state is witnessing a severe cultivation crisisSpeaking at the YSRCP Central Office in Tadepalli Nagi Reddy said the decline in cultivation and government negligence have pushed lakhs of farmers and agricultural labourers into distressHe said that due to the governments failures the total cultivated area in Andhra Pradesh has fallen drastically During YS Jagan Mohan Reddys fiveyear tenure an average of 3294 lakh hectares was cultivated every kharif season However in the last two years of coalition rule it has dropped to just 2819 lakh hectares a fall of 1173 lakh hectares leading to a loss of over Rs 3000 crore in agricultural employment and production valueNagi Reddy said the governments withdrawal of free crop insurance has caused huge losses to farmers hit by drought and floods Crops like paddy chilli tobacco mango onion and tomato suffered badly but the government provided no reliefHe recalled that during Jagans administration all farmers received input assistance on time price stabilisation funds were created and even tenant farmers were supported IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ysrcp-leader-roja-demands-cbi-probe-into-spurious-liquor-642746.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-pradesh-cm-announces-sit-to-probe-spurious-liquor-case-642753.html Amaravati Oct 12 Andhra Pradesh government has formed a Special Investigation Team SIT to probe the Mulakalacheruvu spurious liquor case Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced that the SIT will be headed by Eluru Range Inspector of Police GVG Ashok Kumar SIT members are IPS officers Rahul Dev Varma Mallika Garg and K Chakravarthi An expert from the Excise Department will also be a member of the SITThe Chief Minister told a press conference that SIT will conduct a thorough investigation of the case and total revamping of the systemThe Chief Minister said 23 accused have been identified in this case and of them 16 persons have been arrested including the main accused JanardhanChandrababu Naidu said that he suspended one Telugu Desam Party TDP leader also immediately for his alleged role in the issue The Chief Minister made it clear that the government will act tough on the accused irrespective of their political affiliations and there is no question of shielding anyone who tried to escape in a political guiseThe Chief Minister said that the spurious liquor is said to be rooted in Africa and some people are conspiring to implement the same pattern in Andhra Pradesh He claimed that the TDP leaders are the first ones to highlight the spurious liquor case in MulakalacheruvuThe Chief Minister expressed surprise over some parties demanding a CBI inquiry into the spurious liquor case to escape from the case He said during the previous government own brands were promoted and the entire system was legalised by owning shops transport and distilleries forcefullyHe said the ganja cultivation was made as a commercial crop and the drug menace increased during 201924 He said those who are resorting to crimes in the guise of politics are now resorting to false campaign on spurious liquor blaming the government Naidu said action will be taken against those who resort to false campaign He said the previous government failed to react even though 27 people died in Jangareddygudem and is now blaming the state government for a false campaignThe Chief Minister also strictly warned Excise department staff and officials to act as per law or else they will face action for their wrongdoingsHe said the state government introduced the AP Excise Suraksha App to curb the spurious liquor menace The app will help trace the manufacturing and selling details of the liquor bottleA liquor shop owner should scan the bottle before selling the bottle to a consumer The consumer can also scan the bottle to know whether it is a real one or spurious liquor He said the app will help curb the belt shop menace as the shop will be geotagged IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-pradesh-cm-announces-sit-to-probe-spurious-liquor-case-642753.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-elderly-man-hacks-wife-to-death-for-neglecting-him-surrenders-642585.html Kolkata Oct 11 An elderly man brutally hacked his wife to death with a sharp weapon and surrendered before the police in West Burdwan districts Durgapur the police said on Saturday The incident took place last night in the Dhobighat area of the Durgapur police station The police have arrested the accused who has been identified as Durgadas Kar 75 He is a tutor by profession The name of the deceased woman is Mukul Kar 65 The couples only child is Shantanu KarThe police recovered the body and sent it to the Durgapur Subdivisional Hospital for an autopsy The Durgapur police station has started an investigation to find out the reason for this brutal murderAsansolDurgapur ACP Durgapur Subir Roy said that the accused himself said that his wife used to neglect him and did not take care of him adding that she did not even feed him properly Once the autopsy report comes it will be ascertained how the murder was committed We are conducting a full investigation into this We are interrogating the accused An investigation is on to find out whether anyone else was involved in this incident said ACP RoySon of the accused elderly man Shantanu Kar said My father has tried to kill me and my mother many times before We were able to save ourselves in previous incidents My father would get angry at the drop of a hat He would scold my mother if there was a small stain on the bread My father could not tolerate me either I heard that my father had married another woman before I dont know where he got marriedAccording to him he was out giving a tuition when neighbours called him and informed him about the incidentWhen I came home I saw that my mother had glass fragments all over her body My mother was first beaten up with a photo frame then my father hacked her to death with a sharp weapon I dont know if anyone else was with my father in this I want exemplary punishment for my father said the son IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-elderly-man-hacks-wife-to-death-for-neglecting-him-surrenders-642585.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-suicide-punjab-scheduled-caste-panel-seeks-report-from-chandigarh-dgp-642588.html Chandigarh Oct 11 The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on Saturday took suo moto notice in the suicide case of Haryanas ADGP Y Puran Kumar in Chandigarh and sought a report from the Chandigarh Director General of Police Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi said this matter has come to his notice through the media on which he has taken action and he has instructed the Director General of Police of Chandigarh to submit a report regarding this matter and the action taken so far on the suicide note and the complaint given by his wife Amneet Kaur through an ADGPlevel officer to the commission on October 13Also the Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman will visit the victims familys house on October 13Meanwhile Jai Narayan a spokesperson for the 31member committee for justice for Puran Kumar told the media here that they formed this 31member committee on Friday to sustain the movement across all over Haryana with key members from various regionsThe government has not conducted any meaningful investigation and we demand that at the very least those responsible be terminated only then will the postmortem be performed he saidMeanwhile protests were held in Rohtak demanding arrest of the accused in the suicide case Inspector General of Puran Kumar who allegedly shot himself dead at his Chandigarh residence on October 7 with his service revolver left behind a final noteThe victims spouse Amneet P Kumar a Haryana cadre senior bureaucrat in a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has sought justice for her husbandThe letter marked urgent and confidential two days ago expressed anguish over what she described as a grave injustice and complete administrative inaction even after more than 48 hours of her husbands deathIn a ninepage suicide note Puran Kumar reportedly accused nine serving IPS officers of the Haryana Police a retired IPS officer and three retired IAS officers of castebased discriminationThe serving officers included DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra BijarniyaMeanwhile the government has removed Bijarniya from his post and has been replaced by Surinder Singh Bhoria as the Superintendent of Police of RohtakNo posting has been given to Bijarniya as of now Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to the wife of late Haryana IPS officer saying the incident reveals that even the highestlevel officers can be denied social justice on account of discriminatory attitudeThe passing away of Mr Y Puran Kumar reveals that even the highestlevel officers can be denied social justice on account of the discriminatory attitude and the preconceived notions of the powers that be Crores of Indians stand with you in your fight for justice she wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-suicide-punjab-scheduled-caste-panel-seeks-report-from-chandigarh-dgp-642588.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-bust-cross-border-weapon-smuggling-module-three-held-642592.html Chandigarh Oct 11 In an intelligenceled operation Counter Intelligence CI Amritsar has busted a crossborder weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered eight sophisticated pistols from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday Those arrested have been identified as Mahesh and Angrej Singh both residents of Marhi Megha village in Tarn Taran and Arshdeep Singh a resident of Bhikhiwind in Tarn TaranThe recovered weapons include three 9MM pistols and five 30 bore pistols along with magazines Besides police have also impounded their motorcycle being used for transporting consignmentsDGP Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were acting upon the directions of Pakistanbased arms smuggler who has been using drones to drop the contrabands from across the borderThey were supplying arms and ammunition to criminals and gangsters in Punjab with the intention to fuel criminal activities in the state he saidSharing operation details he said that CI Amritsar had received a specific intelligence about the retrieval a huge consignment of illegal weapons from IndiaPakistan border which was delivered from across the border with the help of drones in the area of Marhi Kamboke village in Tarn Taran districtActing swiftly a police team intercepted three suspects near Bhoose village in Amritsar Rural and recovered the consignment of illegal weapons which they were going to deliver to the next party in the area he saidThe DGP said the accused persons Mahesh and Angrej Singh were also wanted in previous cases registered under the Arms Act at a police station in Amritsar in which five pistols were earlier recoveredFurther investigation is underway to establish linkages in this case to expose and dismantle the entire network the DGP added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-bust-cross-border-weapon-smuggling-module-three-held-642592.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Raipur Oct 11 In a major breakthrough against Maoists security forces in Chhattisgarhs Narayanpur district successfully foiled a Maoists plot to target personnel with deadly improvised explosive devices IEDs Acting on precise intelligence inputs a joint team of the District Police and the IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP 53rd Battalion recovered and safely defused three Command Cooker IEDs each weighing approximately 5 kgThe explosives were strategically planted between Kodliyar Bichpara and Neecheppara villages under Kohkameta police station jurisdiction a region known for sporadic Maoists activityOfficials confirmed that the devices were intended to inflict maximum damage on patrolling security forcesRobinson Guria Superintendent of Police Narayanpur Akshay Sabdra additional SP and Ajay Kumar additional SP Naxal Operations have led the antiLWE campaign in the districtThe operation was launched on early Thursday morning after reliable sources tipped off authorities about possible IED placements in the forested terrainThe joint demining team comprising district police and ITBPs B Company conducted a meticulous search operation Upon locating the devices the Bomb Disposal Squad BDS employed technical charges to neutralize the threat while strictly adhering to safety protocolsCommand Cooker IEDs are a favoured tool among Maoists insurgents due to their concealability and high lethalityThese pressurebased devices are often camouflaged in household items and triggered by movement or remote signals posing grave risks to security personnel and civilians alikeThe successful defuse marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to make Narayanpur a Maoistfree districtAuthorities emphasised that proactive intelligence gathering and swift action were key to averting potential casualtiesThis operation reflects our commitment to safeguarding the region and dismantling extremist networks said SP Robinson GuriaInvestigations are going on to trace the perpetrators and prevent future sabotage attemptsOfficials noted that increased trust between villagers and law enforcement has led to more actionable inputs enabling preemptive strikes against insurgent activitiesAs part of the broader counterinsurgency strategy awareness campaigns and civic outreach programs have been ramped up to encourage public participation in maintaining peace and security across Narayanpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-bjp-slams-govt-over-rape-and-murder-of-balloon-selling-girl--642601.html Bengaluru Oct 11 Karnataka BJP on Saturday criticised the state government over the rape and murder of a 9yearold balloonselling girl in Mysuru saying that there is no law and order in the state Speaking at a press conference Opposition Leader in the Assembly R Ashoka said Even during the Dusshera celebrations in Mysuru the police were unable to prevent the rape of a girl The law and order in the state have completely deterioratedAshoka said that the rape of a girl from a family selling balloons in Mysuru is a major tragedy adding that the government has completely failed in maintaining law and order There is no situation where children can roam fearlessly in the state Despite all this it is unknown where the police patrol at night he said He added that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara have not even spoken about thisHe said that police from four to five districts were deployed in Mysuru during Dusshera Shivakumar can find potholes in Delhi but preventing rape is not possible Siddaramaiah celebrated Dusshera with grandeur in his home district However such a tragedy occurred during Dusshera itself Birthday parties are happening inside Bengaluru Central Prison Drugs are being supplied inside the jail Law and order have sunk to such lows Ashoka saidThe body of a girl selling balloons was found in Karnatakas Mysuru city on Thursday The police managed to track the movements of the killer through the CCTV footage The police said that the girls family is one among the 50 HakkiPikki tribal families residing near the Doddakere Grounds in front of Mysuru Palace and opposite the Exhibition GroundsOn Wednesday night the victim had sold balloons at the Chamundeshwari Teppotsava a religious event and slept with her parentsOn Thursday morning the girls parents could not find herAfter searching they discovered her body lying in a nude state about 50 metres from their tentThe police sources revealed on Saturday that the accused after committing rape unleashing the brutality had stabbed her 19 times with a knife and killed her IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-bjp-slams-govt-over-rape-and-murder-of-balloon-selling-girl--642601.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-man-gets-capital-punishment-for-brutal-murder-642604.html BhopalKhandwa Oct 11 In a landmark verdict a Khandwa Court of second additional sessions Judge Anil Chaudhary in Khandwa sentenced 23yearold Champalal alias Nandu son of Jalam Mehar to death The accused a resident of Chhanera village Pandhana was convicted for the gruesome murder of Ramnath Bilotia on December 12 2024 The case stemmed from a chilling incident reported by the victims wife Shanti Bai Bilotia to Pandhana Police Station According to her statement on the night of December 12 2024 at around 230 am her husband Ramnath stepped outside their home to urinate Hearing shouts Shanti Bai rushed out to find Nandu accusing Ramnath of witchcraft and attacking him with an axe Despite her screams Nandu continued the assault ultimately beheading Ramnath Terrified Shanti Bai fled inside as Nandu threatened onlookers including neighbours Ramdayal Dhanak and Narayan with the axe SubInspector Ramprakash Yadav in charge of Borgaon police station responded swiftly apprehending Nandu at the scene and seizing the murder weapon A first information report FIR was filed at Pandhana Police Station charging Nandu under Section 1031 of BSN The investigation led by SubInspector Yadav was conducted scientifically The team recovered Ramnaths head and torso separately and a DNA report confirmed that the blood on Nandus clothes and the axe belonged to the deceased Assistant district prosecution officer Vinod Kumar Patel argued the case presenting compelling evidence including the DNA report and SubInspector Yadavs testimony The court deemed the evidence conclusive leading to Nandus death sentence Superintendent of Police Manoj Rai classified the case as a marked crime maintaining close oversight He announced a cash reward for SubInspector Yadavs exemplary investigation The verdict underscores the judiciarys commitment to justice in heinous crimes delivering closure to the victims family Besides Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Rai Deputy Superintendent Anil Singh Chauhan and the stationincharge inspector Dilip Devda also supervised the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-man-gets-capital-punishment-for-brutal-murder-642604.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-bjp-accuses-jailed-mla-veerendra-for-sending-over-rs-300-crore-funds-to-cong-for-bihar-polls-642607.html Bengaluru Oct 11 The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Saturday alleged that jailed Congress MLA KC Veerendra aka Veerendra Pappi has already sent more than Rs 300 crore funding for the upcoming Bihar elections The Congress legislator has been arrested in connection with the illegal betting case under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLAThe Enforcement Directorate ED sleuths also uncovered Rs 2000 transactions and seized hundreds of crores worth gold bars and cash from his residence and offices so far across the countryThe Karnataka Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader R Ashoka while commenting on the issue said Congress MLA Veerendra Pappi has sent gold bars and more than Rs 300 crore rupees for the Bihar elections Karnataka has become an ATM for Congress They calculate how much money each MLA gives and allocate positions accordingly Entrepreneur Mohandas Pai has said how much scam is happening in each departmentBJP leader Ashoka also added The change in Chief Ministerial post is likely to take place in Karnataka The Congress MLAs themselves are saying it Ramanagara Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain has also spoken about it Due to the change in CM post likely to take place in November CM Siddaramaiah is hurriedly conducting a caste survey in the stateThe Karnataka BJP had launched an attack on the Congressled state government over the alleged offer of Rs 300 crore funds for the upcoming Bihar polls by jailed MLA KC Veerendra in exchange of a ministerial postThe Congress has also asked how much more the Chief Minister the Deputy Chief Minister and Ministers are looting to send funds to the partys high commandBJP leader Ashoka on Friday said How much money have CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar promised to send money for the upcoming Bihar elections to send as donations to Congress leader Rahul GandhiLooking at the actions of Congress MLA KC Veerendra who is reportedly trying to secure a Ministerial berth from the party high command by offering Rs 300 crore for the upcoming Bihar elections one can only imagine how much more CM Siddaramaiah Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other Ministers might loot to protect their positions and send funds to the high command he addedThe ED sleuths seized 40 kg of gold worth Rs 5044 crore from his residence on ThursdayIn a previous raid the ED had seized gold and luxury vehicles worth Rs 103 croreIn total the ED raids have uncovered illegal betting transactions amounting to Rs 2000 crore Congress MLA KC Veerendra was ready with funds However the ED action against the MLA has shocked him and the Congress ED sources said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-bjp-accuses-jailed-mla-veerendra-for-sending-over-rs-300-crore-funds-to-cong-for-bihar-polls-642607.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-ncw-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-durgapur-medical-student-rape-case-642612.html Kolkata Oct 11 The National Commission for Women NCW has taken a suo motu cognisance of the gangrape of a secondyear medical student from Odisha The gagarape took place outside a private medical college at Durgapur in the West Burdwan district of West Bengal on Friday night where the student is studyingThe NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar seeking the immediate arrest of all accused a swift and transparent investigation and medical and psychological support for the survivorTo ensure effective monitoring Chairperson Archana Majumdar will visit Durgapur to meet the survivor and review police action The Commission has sought an Action Taken Report within 5 days reads a NCW statementWest Bengal Police has also issued a statement cautioning people against sharing any unverified information in the matterWe are deeply saddened by the sexual assault on a medical student from Odisha in Durgapur and wish to assure all that the culprits shall not go unpunished The pain of the victim is as much ours as it is Odishas and we shall leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators to justice the police said The state police added that the victim is recovering well and all kinds of assistance are being provided to the family We urge everyone to refrain from sharing any unverified information in this regard West Bengal Police remains committed to its zero tolerance policy in respect of offences against women said the policeMeanwhile Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has not reacted to a social media statement issued by her counterpart in Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi where the latter urged her to take exemplary action against those involved in the matterHowever Trinamool Congress had issued a statement saying that while heinous crimes like rape demand the harshest condemnation and the toughest laws the Union government had chosen delay over duty in the Aparajita AntiRape Bill Trinamool Congress had said that although more than a year had passed since the Aparajita AntiRape Bill was proposed the Union government had done nothing to convert words into law This is a political choice with deadly consequences the part said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-ncw-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-durgapur-medical-student-rape-case-642612.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/manipur-emerges-as-transit-hub-for-human-trafficking-women-panel-642434.html Imphal Oct 10 Manipur emerged as a source and transit for human trafficking in the past few years the Manipur State Commission for Women MSCW said here on Friday The MSCW said that the concept of human trafficking deals with an act of recruiting transporting transferring harbouring or receiving a person through coercion deception or abuse of vulnerability for exploitation Anyone can fall victim to human trafficking The most vulnerable people in the context of human trafficking are those minority tribes and communities with little social and legal protection The majority of the trafficked victims are girls and women the womens panel body said In view of the growing threat of human trafficking the MSCW under the sponsorship of the National Commission for Women organised an awareness programme on Anti Human Trafficking in Jiribam Municipality Hall in Manipur on Friday While speaking at the event MSCW Chairperson Tiningpham Monsang mentioned that human trafficking is different in Manipur from human trafficking in any other state Manipur emerged as a source and transit for human trafficking in the past few years Most of the trafficked women reveal that hundreds of the victims especially tribal girls and women with traumatic experiences are often silenced and disregarded with shame and stigma she said Monsang further mentioned that the program aims to give awareness to the women and girls of Jiribam educate the public on recognising the signs of human trafficking empower communities to report suspicious activity and foster a collaborative effort to end this form of modern slavery so that they are well informed about the trafficking knowledge and can combat it easily The awareness programme was organised to identify the traffickers raise awareness of the community strengthen prevention efforts strengthen collaboration among stakeholders including government NGOs Law enforcement agencies enhance prevention efforts through education and training and policy advocacy for stronger legal frameworks and protective measures against traffickers During the technical session four resource persons spoke on different topics Over 150 participants comprising vulnerable populations facing the most risk such as migrants and internally displaced persons rural and tribal communities children and youth law enforcement health care workers prosecutors lawyers NGOs and social workers attended the program as participants The MSCW also organised a oneday sensitisation programme on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Prevention Prohibition and Redressal Act 2013 at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioners Office in Jiribam in collaboration with the District Administration MSCW Chairperson Monsang in her speech highlighted the commissions role in ensuring the welfare of women and addressing issues concerning their rights and safety She maintained that a workplace should be a safe and secure environment for women employees and urged them to familiarise themselves with the Act which empowers them and to prevent and address harassment at the workplace A technical session on the topic Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Prevention Prohibition and Redressal Act 2013 was conducted by Mordecai Kamei Advocate as part of the programme IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/manipur-emerges-as-transit-hub-for-human-trafficking-women-panel-642434.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/illegally-stored-firecrackers-seized-in-hyderabad-one-arrested-642435.html Hyderabad Oct 10 Hyderabad police on Friday seized illegallystored firecrackers worth Rs 18 lakh and arrested a person in this connection Acting on a tipoff sleuths of the Commissioners Task Force East Zone team along with the Afzalgunj police raided a warehouse in Siddamber Bazar and apprehended a person who had illegally stored firecrackers in the residential premises and seized firecrackers of different brands worth Rs 18 lakhAccording to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Ande Srinivasa Rao the arrested man was businessman Shyam Kumar Sugandhi who was illegally storing the firecrackers without having any valid license from the authorities concerned and knowing that storing of firecrackers in a residential area may cause severe damage to human lives and property of the residents if any untoward incident occursMeanwhile in view of the forthcoming Deepawali festival Deputy Commissioner of Police Central Zone K Shilpavalli held a meeting with all applicants and licensees of temporary firecracker shops within the zone and emphasised strict compliance with safety norms under the Explosives Act 1884 and Explosives Rules 2008Heavy public footfall is expected over the weekend preceding the festival and all licence holders must ensure that fire electrical and crowd safety measures are strictly followed she saidApplications for temporary firecracker shop licences must be submitted on or before October 15 along with all required documents including a selfdeclaration NOC from the Divisional Fire Officer land permission from the GHMC or competent authority NOC or consent from the landowner if private property previous years licence if any and a detailed site planOnly green crackers approved by the PESO and permitted under Supreme Court guidelines may be sold The Central Zone Police in coordination with Fire Services GHMC and Revenue officials will conduct regular inspections Any violation of licence conditions or the Explosives Rules 2008 will result in cancellation of the licence and prosecution under relevant lawsEarlier Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar made it clear that prior permission from the police is mandatory for a firecracker shop He issued a notification in this regardDeputy Commissioners of Police will issue licenses for temporary firecracker shops in accordance with the guidelines prescribed Any contravention would attract penal provisions and other action as stipulated under the Act and the Rules says the notification IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/illegally-stored-firecrackers-seized-in-hyderabad-one-arrested-642435.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-silver-valued-at-rs-64-crore-recovered-3-arrested-642438.html Jaipur Oct 10 The Jhunjhunu police in a joint operation with the AntiGangster Task Force AGTF and Pilani police have seized 3657 kg of stolen silver worth nearly Rs 64 crore and arrested three accused in connection with the case The silver believed to have been stolen from Chennai was recovered from a house at Pilani in Rajasthans Jhunjhunu districtActing on the instructions of Superintendent of Police SP Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay and under the supervision of Assistant Superintendent of Police Devendra Singh Rajawat and Circle Officer Vikas Dhindhwal the operation was executed by the AGTF Incharge SHO Ranjeet Singh SevdaThe accused have been identified as Vikas Jangid 33 a resident of Keharpura Khurd Jhunjhunu Nikhil Jangid 24 resident of Keharpura Khurd Jhunjhunu and Rajbir Jangid 31 resident of Badi Thirpali ChuruOn the instructions of SP Upadhyay the AGTF and Pilani police conducted this operation in utmost secrecyUpon receiving information from the Chennai police the AGTF team started pursuing the suspects and scanned several CCTV cameras from Jaipur to Pilani and relied on technical intelligence to track the criminals locationAfter tireless efforts the AGTF team pinpointed the house of Dharampal Jangid in a colony on Rajgarh RoadWhen the team raided the house they recovered a cache of silver hidden insideThe recovered silver includes utensils bricks and decorative itemsOfficials said that the Chennai Police provided intelligence on the suspects movement prompting AGTF and Pilani police to act swiftlyInvestigators scanned dozens of CCTV cameras along the route from Jaipur to Pilani and used technical surveillance to track the suspectsFollowing the trail police raided the house on Rajgarh Road at Pilani where the stolen silver was found hiddenAt present the three suspects have been arrested under preventive charges related to disturbing public peaceThe Jhunjhunu police are awaiting the arrival of a Chennai police team after which formal handover and further legal action will follow IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-silver-valued-at-rs-64-crore-recovered-3-arrested-642438.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-officers-anguished-over-suicide-of-puran-kumar-642444.html Chandigarh Oct 10 The IPS Officers Association Haryana Cadre on Friday expressed deep grief and condolences over the sudden and untimely demise of senior police officer Y Puran Kumar IPS The association prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family A delegation led by Hardeep Singh Doon IPS Additional Director General of Police Telecom Highways and Traffic visited the residence of the late officers wife Amneet P Kumar IAS to personally convey their condolences On this occasion senior police officers assured the family of all possible support and assistance Members of the IPS Officers Association gathered to pay homage to the departed soul by observing two minutes of silence The association stands firmly with the bereaved family in this hour of grief and prays to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss Haryanas Inspector General of Police IG Y Puran Kumar an IPS of the 2001 batch allegedly shot himself on Tuesday at his residence in Sector 11 in Chandigarh Police said Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself with his service revolver and his body was found by his daughter in the basement Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur told the media that information regarding a reported suicide was received from House No 116 Sector 11 Chandigarh around 130 pm As per reports Kumar took the gun from a gunman on Monday Last month Kumar was transferred to Sunaria Jail in Rohtak the same jail where Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim is serving his sentence in the case of sexual exploitation of sadhvisPreviously Kumar had raised questions over the promotion of certain IPS officers belonging to the 1991 1996 1997 and 2005 batches An engineering graduate he was born on May 19 1973 and was due to retire on May 31 2033 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-officers-anguished-over-suicide-of-puran-kumar-642444.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-kmc-launch-drive-against-unauthorised-rooftop-restaurants-in-kolkata-after-durga-puja-642498.html Kolkata Oct 11 The Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC and the Kolkata Police will jointly conduct surprise inspections of rooftop restaurants across the city that allegedly operated without requisite civic permission and supervision during the recent festive season a KMC official confirmed on Saturday A senior KMC official said that the joint enforcement drive aims to identify and take strict action against establishments that flouted the regulationsThe licensing departments information shows that only 21 out of 83 rooftop restaurants had applied online to open But there are reports that others also opened without paying a bond and bypassing the rules Strict action will be taken against such restaurants the official saidAccording to the official the KMC allowed rooftop restaurants to open during the festive season on humanitarian grounds so that they would not suffer financial losses during Durga PujaThe joint action follows a major fire that broke out at a rooftop restaurant in the Mechua market area in April this year killing 14 people Following the tragedy the KMC had imposed stringent restrictions on the operation of all commercial rooftop establishments including hotels and restaurants in KolkataAs a relief measure to ensure that businesses do not suffer during the Durga Puja festival the civic body has permitted certain rooftop restaurants to operate for three months after they submitted a bond with the fire department the police and the KMCIn a bid to streamline the process the KMC opened a separate counter in its licence department Out of the 83 rooftop restaurants in Kolkata only 21 were able to open before Durga Puja after furnishing the bondHowever it was learnt that several other establishments continued their business during the festive season without the KMCs permission or supervisionAs a result the police and KMC have begun collecting information to identify such restaurants Civic body officials will also conduct surprise inspections checking whether the restaurants are open reviewing their logbooks and digital transactions and verifying the presence of gas cylinders to determine if they were operating during Durga PujaA civic official alleged that some rooftop restaurants may be attempting to avoid paying the bond or are using their influence to bypass the rulesA team comprising selected officials from the KMC police and fire department has been formed Surprise inspections will begin today and if any irregularities are found action will be taken as per the rules the official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-kmc-launch-drive-against-unauthorised-rooftop-restaurants-in-kolkata-after-durga-puja-642498.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-student-gang-raped-outside-west-bengal-medical-college-accused-at-large-642521.html Kolkata Oct 11 A secondyear student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped outside a private medical college in West Burdwan districts Durgapur on Friday night police confirmed on Saturday A case has been registered against several people in connection with the incident though no arrests have been made so farThe police reported that the student a resident of Jaleswar in Odisha had left the college premises with a classmate to eat outsideIt is alleged that miscreants started harassing them at that time They also chased their friend who ran away in fear Finding the girl alone the miscreants dragged her to a nearby forest where the crime was committed a senior officer of the AsansolDurgapur Police Commissionerate statedThe college authorities have already filed a complaint with the policeAccording to family sources the student had left the college premises at around 830 pm on Friday for dinner At that time several youths blocked the path of the student After that she was allegedly taken to a forest behind the private medical college campus and allegedly gangrapedAfter the gang rape the students mobile phone was also allegedly taken away by the accused The student is currently admitted to a hospitalThe family members said that they do not want to keep her in this state for educationMy daughter is not safe here I will not let her continue her education here anymore I will take her home her parents told the mediaAlthough officers of the New Township Police Station in Durgapur have begun an investigation the identities of the accused are yet to be knownThe local BJP leadership has already staged a protest against the incident alleging that there was an attempt to suppress several details related to the RG Kar rape and murder case of a junior doctor They demanded that no such coverup should happen in this caseNational Commission for Women NCW member Archana Majumdar also expressed strong anger over the incident Referring to the RG Kar case she said Incidents of sexual assault and rape are increasing because the culprits are not being caught and punished promptly We have not seen any rapist or murderer receive the ultimate punishment in West Bengal No one has been hanged Despite continuous protests justice is being delayed and no culprits are being punished as they should be possibly due to some invisible influenceOn August 9 last year the body of a postgraduate trainee was found in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and HospitalThe incident sent shockwaves across the country and beyond sparking widespread and sustained protests by doctors ordinary citizens and women from households alike While the sole convict Sanjoy Roy has already been sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has still not completed its probe into the larger conspiracy behind the crime even after a year IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-student-gang-raped-outside-west-bengal-medical-college-accused-at-large-642521.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mayawati-terms-igs-tragic-end-a-national-reckoning-on-caste-bias-demands-impartial-probe-642526.html New Delhi Oct 11 The suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar in Haryana has sparked widespread grief and outrage across the country particularly among Dalit and Bahujan communities Mayawati National President of the Bahujan Samaj Party BSP and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh expressed deep concern over the incident calling it a national shame and a reflection of the castebased discrimination still prevalent in Indias administrative systems Kumar who held the rank of Inspector General reportedly died by suicide on October 7 2025 at his residence in ChandigarhHis wife Amneet P Kumar a senior IAS officer in Haryana has accused top officials of orchestrating a sustained campaign of castebased harassment and mental torture against her husbandIn an eightpage suicide note Kumar allegedly named senior officers including Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya detailing years of humiliation and professional sabotageFollowing the allegations the Chandigarh Police registered an FIR and formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the matterCivil society groups and rights activists have joined the chorus demanding a transparent and impartial investigation warning against any attempt to reduce the probe into the tragedy to a bureaucratic formalityMayawati in a statement posted on her official X handle said Kumars death had jolted the conscience of the nationShe emphasised that the incident was not merely a personal loss but a systemic failure exposing the deeprooted casteism embedded in institutions meant to uphold justice and equalityShe called for swift and strict action against those responsible urging the Haryana government to act with integrity and seriousnessMayawati also appealed to the Supreme Court and the Central Government to take cognisance of the case stressing that their intervention could ensure the investigation remains free from political interference and addresses the broader implications of casteism in public serviceThe tragedy has reignited debate around the creamy layer concept in reservation policiesKumars highranking position did not shield him from castebased persecution underscoring that discrimination persists regardless of economic status or professional achievementHis death stands as a stark reminder that castebased exploitation continues at every level of society As the investigation proceeds the nation watches closely hoping that justice will be served and that Kumars death will lead to meaningful reforms in how caste discrimination is addressed within Indias governance structures IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mayawati-terms-igs-tragic-end-a-national-reckoning-on-caste-bias-demands-impartial-probe-642526.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ips-officers-suicide-sonia-gandhi-slams-biased-attitude-of-those-in-power-642531.html New Delhi Oct 11 The alleged suicide by a senior Haryana Police official Y Puran Kumar continued to remain in political focus on Saturday with Congress leader Sonia Gandhi offering condolence to the family and criticising the prejudiced and biased attitude of those in power In a letter addressed to the police officials wife the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party CPP said The news of the tragic death of your husband and senior IPS officer Mr Y Puran Kumar in a tragic accident is both shocking and deeply saddening My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family in this time of immense difficultyThe IPS officers wife Amneet P Kumar a senior IAS officer in Haryana has accused top officials of orchestrating a sustained campaign of castebased harassment and mental torture against her husbandIn her letter in Hindi Sonia Gandhi said The passing of Y Puran Kumar will remind us that even today the prejudiced and biased attitude of those in power deprives even the most senior officials of social justice I and millions of our countrymen stand with you on this path to justiceI pray to God to grant you patience courage and strength in this difficult situation said the chairperson of CPPEarlier reacting to the developments surrounding the suicide Mayawati National President of the Bahujan Samaj Party BSP and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh drew attention towards the grief and outrage across the country particularly among Dalit and Bahujan communities over the incidentIn a post on X she expressed concern over the incident calling it a national shame and a reflection of the castebased discrimination still prevalent in Indias administrative systemsY Puran Kumar who held the rank of Inspector General reportedly died by alleged suicide on October 7 at his residence in Chandigarh A final note left behind by him sparked a controversy surrounding his alleged castebased harassment by senior colleagues IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ips-officers-suicide-sonia-gandhi-slams-biased-attitude-of-those-in-power-642531.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-police-crack-cyber-crime-gang-arrest-one-freeze-rs-18-crore-642533.html Davanagere Karnataka Oct 11 The Karnataka police have cracked a gang of cyber criminals involved in siphoning off Rs 150 crore in Davanagere city and arrested one of the accused on Saturday officials said The authorities have frozen Rs 18 crore in the case Preliminary investigations have revealed that between July 27 and August 19 deposits amounting to Rs 150 crore were made into the account of the arrested accused Syed Arafat 28 a resident of Shantinagar in Belur taluk of Hassan district The gang had withdrawn Rs 132 crore while the police have frozen the rest amount Rs 18 croreA hunt has been launched for the other two accused The case was taken up for investigation following a complaint by HN Pramod who reported that Rs 5416 lakh had been siphoned off from his account in a reputed bankA special team led by Dy SP of Davanagere Cyber Crime Police Station Bankali Nagappa was formed to investigate the case Based on information provided by the arrested accused the team is making efforts to nab the other two culpritsThe gang was found to be involved in cyber fraud in Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir Eluru Andhra Pradesh Mumbai Maharashtra Davanagere and Bengaluru Karnataka Police suspect that the gang has been carrying out cyber crimes across the countryDavanagere District SP Uma Prashanth appreciated the efforts of the police team for cracking the caseTalking to IANS Davanagere SP Uma Prashanth stated Constant followup and technical analysis helped arrest the accused The accused is a resident of Hassan district in Karnataka and we were able to apprehend himShe further appealed We are observing Cyber Crime Awareness Month and have taken steps to educate people about cyber crimes Awareness is always important as 90 per cent of cybercrime victims are educated It is crucial to ensure safety measures and use technology responsibly Last year a higher number of digital fraud cases were reported but this year it has reduced quite a bitIt is not always true that money lost in online fraud is gone forever Although there are difficulties our sleuths are welltrained to track such cases We have recovered money in cybercrime cases and have now successfully arrested the accused We are working hard as the accused often operate through private networks sometimes across states or even from international borders The police department is putting in its best efforts she statedSP Uma Prashanth also stated that the complainant HN Pramod will be refunded the full amount Rs 5416 lakh that was siphoned from his account IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-police-crack-cyber-crime-gang-arrest-one-freeze-rs-18-crore-642533.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/former-nda-leader-arrested-from-bihar-in-bengal-multi-crore-fraud-case-642537.html Kolkata Oct 11 The police arrested a former National Democratic Alliance leader from Bihar for allegedly operating a fraud ring worth crores of rupees in Bengal said a police officer on Saturday The intelligence unit of the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate arrested the accused identified as Rajeev Ranjan Kumar from BiharRajeev Ranjan who had contested unsuccessfully the 2020 Bihar assembly elections from Sasaram constituency as a candidate of Bhartiya Sablog Party was apprehended in connection with two separate fraud cases filed at the Salt Lake East Police Station here in September according to the Bidhannagar policeA senior officer of the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate said The officers arrested him earlier this week after conducting a raid in Bihar There are two fraud cases against him An investigation has startedOver the past few months he had been residing in a house in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata He had set up a base there and run a business that allegedly defrauded people and embezzled crores of rupeesThe police are investigating two cases registered against him On September 7 it was reported that Rs 45 crore had been embezzled from a Salt Lake resident and former Calcutta High Court judge Indrajit Chatterjee Rajeev has been identified as one of the accused in the caseOn September 14 a second case was lodged by a resident of AJ Block alleging that Rajeev had forged documents and records to fraudulently sell a house worth Rs 1 crore in CD Block in Kolkatas Salt LakeAccording to police sources Rajeev had committed these two major frauds in the Bidhannagar East police station area and had fled to Bihar sensing trouble After receiving this information the police formed a team to investigate and arrest the former NDA leader from BiharOfficers from the Bidhannagar police arrested him earlier this week following a raid in his Bihar hideout There are two fraud cases registered against him and an investigation has begun said a senior officer of the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/former-nda-leader-arrested-from-bihar-in-bengal-multi-crore-fraud-case-642537.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/need-to-differentiate-unintentional-financial-crimes-from-greed-driven-ones-ex-cji-sanjiv-khanna-642549.html New Delhi Oct 11 Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday said there is probably a need to treat unintentional financial offences differently from the premeditated ones that are driven by greed Addressing the TPFDayitva National Legal Conference on Combating WhiteCollar Crime organised by the Terapanth Professional Forum TPF at Bharat Mandapam Former CJI Khanna said while ignorance of law cannot be a defence against committing a financial crime offences committed without malicious intent cannot be equated with offences that are motivated by greed and premeditatedCategorising financial offences in different categories the Former CJI said that the most serious of the white collar crimes are the ones motivated by greed and include cases of fraud embezzlement insider trading money laundering and bribery or corruptionHe said there is a prevailing perception that law enforcement agencies exist to harass rather than help and this fear prevents people from approaching them allowing cybercriminals to exploit the situation and harass individuals digitallyInstead of seeking justice many end up paying the harassers out of fear he said adding its time law enforcement became more approachable and public awareness increased a twoway process that can truly help address the issueHe described whitecollar crime as an evolving threat that corrodes the moral fabric of society and called for greater sensitivity in applying financial lawsEvery act or failure to act that has financial implications cannot be painted with the same brush he said urging lawmakers to distinguish between intentional fraud unintentional error and procedural lapseHe added The strength of the justice system lies not in the severity of punishment but in the certainty of justiceRaj Kumar Nahataa National Convenor TPF said White collar crime is not a victimless offence Every scam robs us of opportunity every fraud delays our developmentHe said in this wake there is an urgent need for the professional class to get ready to shoulder new responsibilities by becoming collective whistleblowers guardians of ethics and protectors of our nations moral wealthBringing a public health perspective Dr Poonam Khetrapal IAS Retd and Regional Director Emeritus WHO SouthEast Asia Region said whitecollar crime in healthcare is not about money alone it is about life and trustWhen poorquality care is knowingly delivered when the poor are denied treatment despite entitlement and when safety rules are ignored for profit it ceases to be negligence It becomes a whitecollar crime she saidCiting a landmark global study Dr Khetrapal noted that 86 million preventable deaths occur globally every year due to poorquality healthcare including 16 million in India She called for robust forensic auditing health outcome tracking regulatory performance indicators and judicial oversight adding that accountability must follow the money from boardrooms to approval desksOffering an economic perspective Ashish Kumar Chauhan Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange NSE observed that as societies become more prosperous crimes turn more whiteCiting a senior judges observation he noted that the ratio of violent to commercial crimes had reversed over two decades from 80 per cent physical offences to 80 per cent financial or cybercrimes Today money is no longer stolen from pockets but from systems UPI may have removed cash but not corruption It has only made the thefts digital he remarkedThe TPFDayitva Conference attended by over a thousand professionals from law finance medicine and academia featured discussions on ethics compliance governance and the evolving statutory framework to address financial crimes aligning with Indias vision of Viksit Bharat 2047As the day concluded a unifying message echoed across the sessions Indias journey towards development will remain incomplete without restoring public faith and integrity in institutions As Justice Khanna summed up whitecollar crime challenges not only the boundaries of law but the conscience of governance itself IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/need-to-differentiate-unintentional-financial-crimes-from-greed-driven-ones-ex-cji-sanjiv-khanna-642549.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-rape-and-murder-case-accused-stabbed-minor-19-times-reveals-autopsy-report-642557.html Mysuru Oct 11 Disturbing details are emerging after the postmortem examination of the nineyearold girl who was found dead near Exhibition Grounds in front of Mysuru Palace The accused after raping the minor girl stabbed her 19 times leading to her death the police saidThe minor girl was stabbed in neck chest and abdomen and private parts the police addedThe medical test on the accused confirmed that he was in an inebriated state at the time of committing crimeThe body of the girl a balloon seller was found in Karnatakas Mysuru city on ThursdayThe police tracked the movements of the killer through the CCTV footage and arrested him on FridayThe police said that the girls family is one among the 50 HakkiPikki tribal families residing near the Doddakere Grounds in front of Mysuru Palace and opposite the Exhibition GroundsOn Wednesday night the victim had sold balloons at the Chamundeshwari Teppotsava a religious event and slept with her parents On Thursday morning the girls parents could not find her and lodged a complaintThe preliminary probe had revealed that the accused was out on bail in a rape and attempted murder case involving a female government employeeThe police shot the accused in the leg after he allegedly tried to escapeMeanwhile BJP leaders have slammed the Congressled government for its failure to maintain law and order in Mysuru cityThe accused has been identified as Karthik a native of Kollegal town in Chamarajanagar districtKathik had abducted the girl while she was sleeping with her parents in a tentEarlier in the 2019 Karthik had attempted to rape a government employee and tried to kill her by pushing her into a lakeHe was convicted in the case in February 2020 and sentenced to four years imprisonment After being granted bail instead of returning home he had been roaming the streets IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-rape-and-murder-case-accused-stabbed-minor-19-times-reveals-autopsy-report-642557.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-bank-manager-found-dead-at-pubs-bathroom-police-probe-underway-642330.html Bengaluru Oct 10 A bank manager was found dead in the bathroom of a pub in Bengaluru police said on Friday The police have booked a case of unnatural death and are investigating the caseThe deceased was identified as 31yearold Megharaj a bank manager with Jana Small BankDCP West S Girish stated on Friday that Last night Thursday October 9 in 1522 Bar located in RR Nagar police station limits a person by name Megharaj aged 31 years went to a pub along with his three friendsAfter finishing their meal and paying the bill Megharaj went to the bathroom and the three friends stepped out of the barAfter waiting for a while the three friends went up again looking for Megharaj After seeing the CCTV it was found that he had gone to the washroom and had locked himself inside After breaking open the door it was found that he had died DCP Girish saidThe Scene of Crime Officers SOCO visited the spot along with local policeA case of unnatural death under the Section 174 C of the BNS Act has been registered based on the complaint of deceaseds brother Vinay After postmortem examination the exact cause of death will be ascertained DCP Girish statedThe deceased is survived by his wife and six montholdbaby Further investigation is under progressOn June 22 2019 a marketing manager and his female friend died after they accidentally fell out of the window of Beir Pub on Church Street while walking down the stairs The deceased were identified as Pavan Attavar marketing manager at a media house and Veda R Yadav a software engineer with an IT company The incident had occurred when then Bengaluru Police Commissioner Alok Kumar along with senior officials were inspecting the pub as part of the night rounds and taking stock of the situation The police found the duo in a pool of blood and rushed them to hospital where the doctors declared them dead IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-bank-manager-found-dead-at-pubs-bathroom-police-probe-underway-642330.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-challenging-ban-on-prisoners-voting-rights-642332.html New Delhi Oct 10 The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a public interest litigation PIL challenging the blanket ban on voting rights for approximately 45 lakh pretrial undertrial and nonfinally convicted prisoners across India Issuing notice a Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran sought responses from the Centre and Election Commission of India ECI in the matterThe plea filed through advocate Prashant Bhushan argued that the blanket disqualification under Section 625 of the Representation of the People RPA Act 1951 violates constitutional guarantees and international commitmentsThe PIL said that the constitutional right to vote flows from inclusion in the electoral roll and under Article 326 read with the RPA disqualifications can only be imposed on grounds of nonresidence unsoundness of mind or crime corrupt and illegal practicesSection 161c of RPA 1950 disqualified from voting solely on these three grounds 1 is not a citizen of India or 2 is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court or 3 is for the time being disqualified from voting under the provisions of any law related to corrupt practices amp other offences in connection with elections the plea addedIt argued that Section 625 of the RPA 1951 which was originally meant to apply to members of legislative bodies inadvertently imposes a blanket ban on all incarcerated individuals who are otherwise qualified electorsThe PIL contended that applying this provision to voters fails to meet essential legal standards including constitutional consistency nonarbitrariness clarity precision completeness and fairness and undermines public confidence in the rule of lawIt also referred to the principle of presumption of innocence pointing out that over 75 per cent of prisoners in India are pretrial or undertrial detainees many of whom remain incarcerated for decadesIn 80 to 90 per cent of cases such individuals are ultimately acquitted yet they are denied the fundamental democratic right to vote for decades the petition submittedWhen a prisonerconvicted individual is permitted to contest elections then how can ordinary citizens who have not been declared or adjudicated as convicted be denied the right to vote and to choose their own representative the PIL questionedGiven the logistical capacity of the government the plea argued that facilitating prisoner voting is both feasible and constitutionally imperative and proposed establishing polling stations in approximately 1350 jails nationwide and using postal ballots for interstate electorsIt noted that neither the Indian Penal Code IPC nor the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS provides for taking away voting rights in the impugned manner It pointed out that globally no blanket ban exists on voting rights and the same could be curtailed pursuant to an individualised judicial determination final conviction for specified offences and tenure of sentence or where such disqualification forms part of a judicial sentenceWherever blanket bans were imposed the PIL stated blanket bans have often been struck down as unconstitutional by competent courts of those countries It highlighted that even in Pakistan undertrial and pretrial prisoners retain their voting rights IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-challenging-ban-on-prisoners-voting-rights-642332.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cm-sangma-appeals-for-peace-after-clash-near-assam-meghalaya-border-642353.html Imphal Oct 10 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday appealed to people to maintain peace and restraint following a violent clash along the AssamMeghalaya border that claimed one life and left several injured Speaking to reporters in Imphal during his twoday visit to Manipur CM Sangma termed Thursdays incident deeply unfortunate and said it reflected the longstanding border differences between the two neighbouring statesThe Lapangap area has been one of the points of contention between Assam and Meghalaya We have been in constant dialogue with Assam to find a resolution It is very unfortunate that such an incident occurred I appeal to everyone not to resort to violence and to resolve issues through dialogue the CM saidThe clash took place in Assams West Karbi Anglong district after residents from Meghalaya allegedly began harvesting paddy in an area claimed by both statesVillagers from Tapat under Hamren police station objected to the activity leading to a confrontation that turned violent One person from the Karbi community was killed and several others were injuredCM Sangma said both state governments had anticipated possible unrest during the harvesting season and had deployed security forces in the area Police from both sides had requested people to maintain restraint Unfortunately despite that a scuffle broke out resulting in the tragic loss of life he notedThe Chief Minister said similar tensions have often arisen during the farming season as cultivators from both sides work on disputed landsEvery year farmers from both states face difficulties during cultivation or harvesting We try to address such issues locally through dialogue and by involving community leaders and peace committees he addedThe Chief Minister reiterated his governments commitment to peacefully resolving the decadesold border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya which involves a dispute in 12 areasWe have already resolved six of them through mutual understanding No government in the past five decades had taken such steps We are working to resolve the remaining six he saidCalling for restraint CM Sangma urged citizens to maintain peace and cooperate with authorities If people engage peacefully the government will be in a better position to bring lasting solutions he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cm-sangma-appeals-for-peace-after-clash-near-assam-meghalaya-border-642353.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-rape-and-murder-accused-out-on-bail-in-another-case-arrested-in-karnataka-642359.html Mysuru Oct 10 A man who was out on bail in a rape case involving a government employee has been arrested on the charges of raping and murdering a nineyearold balloon seller in Karnatakas Mysuru The accused was identified as Karthik a native of Kollegal town in Chamarajanagar districtThe police shot the accused in the leg after he allegedly tried to escapeMysuru Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said On October 9 in the Nazarabad Police Station limits a rape and murder case of a minor girl was reported from Jwalamukhi Circle in front of the Exhibition Centre The case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act and for rape and murder The accused was later arrestedDuring the investigation while establishing his identity the accused did not provide any documents He initially claimed to be a resident of Siddalingapura When police took him there he refused to disclose his identity On the way back to Mysuru the accused assaulted the police and attempted to escape He attacked an officer with a bottle The police first fired in the air and later shot him in the leg Commissioner Latkar saidShe further stated that Karthik was facing two casesIn 2023 a case was lodged against him for quarreling with neighbours in which he was acquittedIn 2019 he was convicted in the rape case involving a female government employee in Kollegal town He was sentenced to four years in prison and was recently released on bailGiving more details the police said the accused was tracked and arrested through CCTV footage He had abducted the nineyearold girl while she was sleeping with her parents in a tent and committed the crimeIn the 2019 case Karthik had attempted to rape a government employee and tried to kill her by pushing her into a lake He was convicted in February 2020 and sentenced to four years After being granted bail instead of returning home he had been roaming the streetsMysuru and Kodagu BJP MP Yaduveer Wadiyar stated that such a heinous incident had not taken place in Mysuru before The rape and murder of a minor girl brings disrepute to society as a whole This should not be politicised and strict action must be taken immediately he saidFormer BJP MP Pratap Simha expressed outrage saying the incident which occurred just after Dussehra festivities had shocked the peopleRecently a murder was reported from the same spot in Mysuru Now the rape and murder of a minor girl has been reported What is happening in Mysuru People of this city feel a deep sense of belonging and they are pained by these events he saidIt may be noted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also hails from Mysuru districtThe police had recovered the body of a girl selling balloon in Karnatakas Mysuru city on ThursdayThe police said that the girls family is one among the 50 HakkiPikki tribal families residing near the Doddakere Grounds in front of Mysuru Palace and opposite the Exhibition Grounds IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-rape-and-murder-accused-out-on-bail-in-another-case-arrested-in-karnataka-642359.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-row-probe-may-expose-secretive-lucrative-racket-kerala-sculptor-642363.html Alappuzha Oct 10 A veteran sculptor in Kerala Mahesh Panikkar has claimed that the probe into the Sabarimala gold controversy may expose a massive and highly lucrative racket which has been going on secretly for a long time Speaking to the media on Friday Panikkar claimed that the gold embedded in the temples Dwarapalaka door guardian idols and other sacred parts could have been sold for sums far exceeding their mere metal value possibly reaching as high as Rs 100 croreAs per reports Panikkar is connected to the artisan family that originally created the idol at SabarimalaFollowing the High Court order it is clear that a huge theft has occurred The real worth is in the divine energy of Sabarimala not just the gold Selling the idols with their sacred copper sheets intact increases their value manifold Panikkar saidHe stressed that Unnikrishnan Potti currently under scrutiny was just a minor figure in a much larger networkGold from Sabarimala may have even entered the film industry Buyers including production houses could easily have paid hundreds of crores Selling the original and returning a duplicate is a common tactic he addedPanikkar also alleged that the racket exploited devotees faith promoting the false notion that preserving parts of the idols could cure astrological ailments like Shani DoshaSabarimala is an ancient temple with immense heritage the divine value of its idols is immeasurable This makes the scam far more significant than mere theft of gold he saidThe revelation comes amid an ongoing High Courtordered investigationThe Special Investigation Team SIT is probing the alleged sale of goldplated copper coverings which were sent to Smart Creations for repair without prior court approvalThe Kerala High Court has itself constituted a fivemember Kerala Police team led by Additional Director General of Police H Venkatesh to complete the probe and submit its report in a sealed cover in six weeksThe case has captured nationwide attention not only for the financial magnitude but also for the cultural and spiritual violation it represents highlighting the scale of exploitation possible when religious faith intersects with material greed IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-row-probe-may-expose-secretive-lucrative-racket-kerala-sculptor-642363.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/tripura-jailbreak-one-more-fugitive-re-arrested-hunt-for-others-continues-642364.html Agartala Oct 10 With one more fugitive arrested from neighbouring Assam on Friday three of the six jailbreakers who escaped from a jail in Tripura last week have so far been apprehended officials said An official said that six inmates five undertrial prisoners and one serving life imprisonment escaped from the Dharmanagar SubJail in north Tripura district in the early hours of October 1 after assaulting a guard with sharp weaponsHe said that a Tripura police team led by SubInspector Biswajeet Das of Dharmanagar police station in north Tripura on Friday rearrested Rahim Ali from Sribhumi district formerly Karimganj district of adjoining southern AssamThe Assam Police helped the Tripura police team in rearresting Rahim Ali the official addedThe official said that Abdul Patta and Narayan Chandra Datta were apprehended on October 1 and October 2 respectively from the Dharmanagar police station areasNorth Tripura district Superintendent of Police Avinash Kumar Rai said that several teams have been conducting intensive search operations in north Tripura and adjoining Unakoti districts to nab the remaining three absconding fugitivesThe fleeing undertrial prisoners are Abdul Pata Rahim Ali Narayan Chandra Dutta Rosan Ali and Nazim Uddin while Sunil Debbarma accused of serious crimes including murder has been serving life imprisonmentNarayan Chandra Dutta is a Bangladeshi national who was earlier arrested in Tripura under the Passport and other Acts while Abdul Pata is a resident of Nilambazar in Assams Sribhumi districtAbdul Pata was earlier arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act 1985 for his involvement in illegal drugrelated casesA Jail Department official said that the Inspector General of Prisons has suspended Jailor Dhananjoy Bhattacharya and Pallab Kanti Bhowmik Prashikhan Jamatia Mohammad Gedu Mia and Notan Lodh all warders in connection with the jailbreak of six inmates from the Dharmanagar SubJail on October 1 morningThe disciplinary proceedings would be taken against all five jail staff the official saidOfficials said that immediately after the jailbreak a massive search operation was launched by various teams of security forces and the hunt for them is still onNorth Tripura District Superintendent of Police also led one of the search teamsAll police stations and security posts in north Tripura and adjoining Unakoti districts were alertedWe have also requested the Border Security Force BSF to maintain a strict vigil along the IndiaBangladesh border so that the fleeing jail inmates cannot cross the border the official addedNorth Tripura district shares interstate borders with Assam and Mizoram besides an International Border with BangladeshThe official said All the exit points along Assam Mizoram and Bangladesh have been sealed following the incident to prevent the fleeing jail inmates from leaving the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/tripura-jailbreak-one-more-fugitive-re-arrested-hunt-for-others-continues-642364.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/chirag-paswan-seeks-probe-into-ips-officers-suicide-case-citing-caste-based-harassment-642368.html Patna Oct 10 IANS Union Food Processing Minister and Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas Chief Chirag Paswan on Friday has written a letter to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urging a fair transparent and timebound investigation into the alleged suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran KumarnbspThe 1997batch Haryanacadre officer was found dead at his government residence in Chandigarh on October 7 in what officials have described as a case of suicidenbspHis death has sent shockwaves through the administrative fraternity and sparked a debate about institutional pressure and castebased discrimination within the bureaucracyIn his letter to Chief Minister Saini Paswan described the incident as deeply saddening and disturbing saying it had shaken the entire administrative system and societynbspThis is not just the demise of an officer but a terrible sign of the mental and castebased oppression prevalent in our administrative structure which still exists like poison in society today the Union Minister saidnbspHe noted that the contents of the suicide note allegedly left by the IPS officer shook the very soul of the administrative system and called it a matter linked not only to Haryanas image but to the Constitutional dignity of the entire nationPaswan emphasised that the case should not become a political or bureaucratic debate but a test of justice equality and humanitynbspStrict transparent and fearless action will send a message across the country that no one is above the law neither position nor prestige nor influence he saidnbspThe Union Minister urged the Haryana government to ensure swift and impartial action to protect the dignity and safety of honest officersJustice for an officer in this case will demonstrate that the Haryana government is committed to protecting its administrative officers regardless of how powerful or influential the accused may be Paswan addednbspHe concluded by expressing hope that Chief Minister Saini would give the matter top priority and ensure justice for the officers family https://dailyworld.in/crime/chirag-paswan-seeks-probe-into-ips-officers-suicide-case-citing-caste-based-harassment-642368.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/chandigarhs-dgp-constitutes-6-member-sit-to-probe-suicide-by-ips-officer-of-haryana-cadre--642373.html Chandigarh Oct 10 IANS Chandigarhs Director General of Police DGP Sagar Preet Hooda on Friday constituted a sixmember special investigation team SIT to probe the alleged suicide by 2001cadre Indian Police Service IPS officer of Haryana cadre Y Puran Kumar on October 7nbspnbspA day earlier the Chandigarh Police registered a first information report FIR with charges of abetment to suicide and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 based on a final note by the IPS officer who named Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya among 11 serving and retired officials for allegedly harassing himEarlier in the day on Friday Kumars wife Amneet P Kumar who is also a senior bureaucrat in the state wrote to Senior Superintendent of Police SSP Kanwardeep Kaur questioning incomplete information in the FIR and demanded it be corrected to accurately reflect the names of all accusedShe said diluted sections of the SCST Act have been added in the FIR and it needed to be amendedAlso Haryana officials representing of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities led by D Suresh Resident Commissioner posted in Delhi met senior officials of the Chandigarh Police seeking a fair and timebound investigation into the caseAccording to DGP Hoodas orders the SIT has been formed to investigate FIR registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and SCST Prevention of Atrocities ActThe SIT will be headed by IGP Pushpendra Kumar with SSP Kanwardeep Kaur SP City KM Priyanka DSP Charanjit Singh Virk SDPO South Gurjit Kaur and Inspector Jaiveer Singh Rana as membersThe SIT will collect evidence examine witnesses seek expert opinions and prepare a final report in a timebound manner Interestingly he did not mention the deadline for the SIT to submit its report But the DGPs directive emphasised that the investigation must be prompt impartial and comprehensive given the seriousness of the matter https://dailyworld.in/crime/chandigarhs-dgp-constitutes-6-member-sit-to-probe-suicide-by-ips-officer-of-haryana-cadre--642373.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-syrup-tragedy-court-sends-pharma-proprietor-to-10-day-police-custody-642407.html Chhindwara Oct 10 A district court in Madhya Pradesh on Friday sent Sresan Pharma proprietor Govindan Ranganathan to 10day police custody in the deadly cough syrup case which has left 25 children dead in the state On Thursday the pharma proprietor was arrested in Tamil Nadu and brought to Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara and was produced before the district court amid tight security by police on FridayRangnathan who has manufactured Coldrif cough syrup killed 23 children so far in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara Shocked by the deaths locals present at the court premises demanded death punishment for himThe Special Investigation Team SIT of Madhya Pradesh demanded 10day custody of Rangnathan for further investigation which the court granted advocate Shyam Shahu told media persons outside the courtEarlier Ranganathan was flown from Chennai to Nagpur by a Madhya Pradesh SIT team From Nagpur Airport Ranganathan was brought to Chhindwara by car under tight police security at around 7 amAccording to police Ranganathan went underground and was trying to flee abroad However after an intensive search the Madhya Pradesh Special Investigation Team arrested Ranganathan in Chennai To arrest Ranganathan Chhindwara police formed a 12member Special Investigation TeamTwentythree children died in Madhya Pradesh after drinking the adulterated cough syrup As many as 23 children were from Chhindwara district two from Betul Five children affected by the adulterated syrup are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals in NagpurTaking serious note of the childrens deaths the government has suspended three officials Shobhit Kosta deputy drug controller Drug Administration Bhopal Sharad Jain drug inspector Jabalpur and Gaurav Sharma drug inspector ChhindwaraOn Thursday a Special Investigation Team SIT from Madhya Pradesh assisted by the Chennai police arrested Ranganathan in the caseThereafter Ranganathan was produced before the Saidapet magistrate court which granted a transit remand before he was taken to Chhindwara by Madhya Pradesh police officialsThe Tamil Nadu government which ordered the closure of the firm after the spurious cough syrup Coldrif claimed lives announced that it would decide soon on permanently cancelling the companys licence IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-syrup-tragedy-court-sends-pharma-proprietor-to-10-day-police-custody-642407.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-files-charge-sheet-against-three-in-cghs-meerut-bribery-case-of-rs-50-lakhs-642416.html New Delhi Oct 10 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on Friday charge sheeted three accused involved in a bribery of Rs 50 lakhs The accused Dr Ajay Kumar Addl Director CGHS Meerut Lavesh Solanki office supdt CGHS Meerut and Raees Ahmad private personAccording to the CBI it registered the instant case on August 12 2025 on the basis on the basis of a complaint made by a private Hospital Meerut UP against the two accused public servantsThe complainant Medical Group runs various hospitals in and around Meerut with different names It was alleged by the complainant that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs 50 lakh for not deempanelled the hospitals from the list of CGHS empanelled hospitals the CBI said in its press noteIt further said that after negotiation the accused public servants agreed to accept the part payment of Rs 5 lakh first instalment of bribe money of Rs 50 lakh on August 12 2025CBI laid a trap and caught the accused public servants and a private person redhanded with the bribe money of Rs 5 lakhAfter searches at the residential premises of the accused the CBI recovered Rs 2950 lakhsSearches were conducted at the residential premises of the accused which led to the recovery of the cash amount of Rs 2950 lakh along with several other incriminating documents from the residential premises of the accused Ajay Kumar the agency saidDuring the investigation various oral documentary and digital evidence were collected which established the criminal conspiracy abetment and demand of illegal gratification by the accused personsThe central agency earlier this week arrested a Superintendent and an Inspector of the Central Goods and Services Tax CGST in Mumbai for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 25000 from a businessmanThe agency reiterated its zerotolerance policy towards corruption in government departments and urged citizens to report any instance of demand for bribes through its dedicated helpline and online portal IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-files-charge-sheet-against-three-in-cghs-meerut-bribery-case-of-rs-50-lakhs-642416.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-in-himachals-solan-642424.html Shimla Oct 10 The Himachal Pradesh Police on Friday arrested an individual on alleged charges of sexual assault of a 25yearold woman in his ayurvedic clinic in Solan town this week on the pretext of treatment The woman alleged that during the consultation the accused Ram Kumar held her hand and asked her about sexual healthAfter she shared her concerns he assured her of a complete cure and showed her a medical bookSuperintendent of Police Gaurav Singh told the media that the woman filed a complaint at the womens police station on October 8The woman visited the clinic located close to the old bus stand on October 7However Kumar allegedly insisted on examining her private parts which she refusedDespite her objection Kumar allegedly sexually assaulted the woman under the pretext of a medical examinationThe Superintendent of Police said that a team from the state Forensic Science Laboratory inspected the crime scene and collected evidenceBased on the victims statement forensic findings and technical evidence the police arrested Ram Kumar he addedIn the complaint to the police the victim said that she was ill for a long timeOn October 7 she went to the clinic to get treatmentAfter asking for her address Kumar made her sit for examinationThe woman said that the doctor held the womans hand and started pressing her veinsLater Kumar started asking about her about sexual problemsAfter that Kumar assured her that he would cure her 100 per cent and also showed her a related bookExpressing shock over the incident the brother of the alleged accused described allegations against his elder brother disturbing for the familyHe said that his 80yearold brother who has grandchildren is a respectable ayurvedic doctor practitioner in the stateCalling the incident a conspiracy he urged the police to consider whether an octogenarian was capable to perform such act IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-in-himachals-solan-642424.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-aap-mp-wants-fair-probe-into-haryana-ips-officers-suicide--642427.html Chandigarh Oct 10 Punjab Aam Aadmi Party AAP Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang on Friday met the family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar and offered his heartfelt condolences over the tragic death of the decorated officer He expressed sorrow over the loss of a committed officer who had risen from a modest Dalit family to a distinguished position in the Indian Police Service IPS Speaking to the media here Kang said The manner in which he died raises serious questions about the system itself and my question to the government of India is in which direction are you taking the country It is extremely unfortunate that a decorated IPS officer who had reached this position purely through merit and dedication was driven to suicide The questions his death raises are immense both for the Haryana BJP government and for the system as a whole Kang highlighted systemic issues exposed by the case and emphasised the need for accountability On one hand the Chief Justice of India a member of a Dalit family is targeted with a shoe and on the other a competent IPS officer from Haryana who worked tirelessly for the country is subjected to unbearable pressure This raises serious concerns about governance the treatment of Dalits in positions of responsibility and the functioning of our system The MP urged both the Haryana government and the Central administration to take urgent and transparent action to ensure justice for the officer and to prevent such tragedies in the future Kang also assured the family of his support and commitment to raising this issue at all appropriate forums It is a sad day for the country when our officers are not safe even in service and systemic neglect forces them to take extreme steps The system must reflect fairness justice and dignity for every individual irrespective of caste or background Kang said in a statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-aap-mp-wants-fair-probe-into-haryana-ips-officers-suicide--642427.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/historic-redlands-building-razed-in-shillong-triggers-outrage-in-manipur-meghalaya-642428.html ImphalShillong Oct 10 The demolition of Shillongs iconic Redlands Building on Friday has triggered widespread shock and outrage both in Manipur and Meghalaya The controversial Manipur Merger Agreement was signed on September 21 1949 between Maharaja Bodhachandra and representatives of the Union of India in this historic Redlands Building also called Manipuri Rajbari constructed in the 1940s After the merger agreement the erstwhile princely state of Manipur merged with the Indian Union in October 1949 Coincidentally the demolition took place at a time when Meghalaya Chief Minister and President of the National Peoples Party NPP Conrad K Sangma was visiting Imphal to assess the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur Sangma while talking to the media in Imphal categorically denied any involvement of his government stating that no permission had been granted by the Meghalaya government for the demolition As far as information collected through telephonic conversation it is confirmed that the Meghalaya government is not involved in any way and no permission was given Sangma said before departing for Dimapur in Nagaland to hold meetings with KukiZo tribal community leaders Noting that the Meghalaya government had always stood for preserving heritage sites the visiting Chief Minister announced that conduct a highlevel probe to determine how the demolition occurred We have been clear that such a memorial which has historical significance must be preserved I will definitely inquire into it since it happened in my state Sangma said The Redlands Building constructed in the 1940s was once the Shillong residence of the erstwhile king Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh Despite repeated appeals from heritage groups and former Union Minister Minister of state for External Affairs and Education Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh to preserve the site the building was torn down reportedly to make way for a new Manipur Bhavan The move has triggered widespread condemnation from various organisations including Meitei Heritage Society historians scholars and citizens and experts who describe the demolition as an irreparable loss to Manipurs political and cultural heritage Many people in Manipur have demanded accountability from both state governments for allowing the destruction of what they term a monument of historical betrayal and remembrance Congresss Lok Sabha Member from Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency Angomcha Bimol Akoijam expressed his deep concern over the demolition of the historic Redlands Building termed it a direct assault on the dignity and history of ManipurIts very sad I visited that place long ago and even then I felt that we did not know how to take care of our historical heritage The Redlands Building is a part of Manipurs history even though it is located outside the state Akoijam told the media He recalled that the building holds immense significance as it was the residence of Maharaja Bodhachandra and the site where the Manipur Merger Agreement was signed on September 21 1949 That destruction is shocking to me It feels as if someone is trying to obliterate a certain historical moment to remove any evidence of our past the academician turned politician remarked He further said that the site should have been protected under heritage laws and developed as a tourist attraction It is related not only to the history of Manipur but also to the history of India and how the nation came into being in 1947 as a postcolonial state the parliamentarian said and demanded the restoration and reconstruction of the Redlands Building in its original model The government of India should declare and preserve it as a National Heritage site he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/historic-redlands-building-razed-in-shillong-triggers-outrage-in-manipur-meghalaya-642428.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-killed-another-injured-in-clash-along-assam-meghalaya-border-642234.html Guwahati Oct 9 One person was killed and another injured on Thursday following a violent clash between two groups over paddy harvesting in Assams West Karbi Anglong district along the border with Meghalaya police said Tension has been simmering along the interstate border for the past week with both sides claiming ownership of the agricultural land where the incident took placeAccording to police the clash broke out when a group of people from Meghalaya allegedly began harvesting paddy on the disputed land triggering opposition from residents of Tapat village under Hamren police station in AssamThe altercation soon escalated leading to a violent confrontation between villagers from Lapangap in Meghalaya and Tapat in AssamIn the melee one person belonging to the Karbi community died a senior Meghalaya police officer told IANSThe deceased was identified as 48yearold Oriwell Timung Another person sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment officials saidAssam Police used tear gas shells to disperse the crowd and bring the situation under control The body of the deceased has been sent for postmortem examinationOfficials said a meeting of the InterState Border Peace Committee was held on October 6 where it was decided that agricultural and developmental activities in the sensitive area would remain suspended until peace was fully restoredHowever Thursdays incident took place despite that agreement Following the clash the Meghalaya government imposed a night curfew at Lapangap village in West Jaintia Hills district to prevent further escalationDeputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said additional police forces have been deployed and both district administrations are in constant touch to maintain peace and orderAssam and Meghalaya share an 8849kmlong interstate border with disputes persisting in 12 areas Lapangap falls within one of the six sectors still awaiting resolution Both state governments had earlier resolved six other disputed sectors through a memorandum of understanding signed in New Delhi in March 2022Efforts are ongoing to reach a permanent settlement in the remaining areas to prevent the recurrence of such violent incidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-killed-another-injured-in-clash-along-assam-meghalaya-border-642234.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/drug-manufacturing-racket-busted-in-hyderabad-ephedrine-worth-rs-70-crore-seized-642235.html Hyderabad Oct 9 Telanganas elite antidrugs Task Force EAGLE has seized 220 kg of Ephedrine valued Rs 70 crore in the international market The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement EAGLE team busted the Ephedrine manufacturing racket at a residential flat in Jeedimetla on the outskirts of Hyderabad and arrested four personsAccording to EAGLE main accused Shiva Ramakrishna Parama Varma from whose flat the substance was seized is a former chemist and real estate entrepreneur from Kakinada in Andhra PradeshVarma who was previously arrested in 2017 and 2019 for drug offences had approached Dangeti Anil Production Manager at PNM Life Sciences with a proposal to produce Ephedrine at the companys facility in IDA Bollarum Anil roped in the company directors Venkata Krishna Rao and M PrasadVarma supplied key chemicals and provided Rs 8 lakh for additional raw materials The group produced 220 kg of Ephedrine and stored in Varmas flatPolice arrested Varma Anil Krishna Rao and Musini Dorababu production operator at Vignasai Laboratories Pvt Ltd who helped identify potential buyersM Prasad codirector of PNM Life Science is absconding EAGLE has seized the companys manufacturing unitIn another operation EAGLE along with Cyberabad Police have seized cocaine worth Rs 75 lakh and arrested two peddlers near Manchirevula on the outskirts of HyderabadPersonnel of EAGLE along with Narsingi police made the arrests when the accused were allegedly transporting the drugs from Mumbai to HyderabadThe accused had been supplying cocaine to consumers in the city mainly affluent sections and weekend party circlesActing on a specific intelligence a joint team of EAGLE officers and Narsingi Police laid a trap near Manchirevula in Ranga Reddy district and intercepted the two suspectsThe team found 1074 grams of cocaine in their possession and seized the same along with two mobile phones The total seizure is valued at Rs 75 lakhThose arrested have been identified as Siram Ananth Kumar 50 and Peruru Veerababu 32 both residents of HyderabadThe police were on the lookout for the third accused Karthikeya Shekar who is based in MumbaiPolice investigations revealed that Ananth Kumar has been addicted to cocaine since 2017 and turned to peddling to sustain his habit He along with his associate Veerababu were sourcing the drug from Karthikeya Shekar in Mumbai and selling it in HyderabadYogesh Goutam Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Rajendranagar Cyberabad said a case has been registered at Narsingi Police Staton under sections 8c rw 22c 27A and 29 of NDPS Act IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/drug-manufacturing-racket-busted-in-hyderabad-ephedrine-worth-rs-70-crore-seized-642235.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-held-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-legislator-manoj-oraon-in-bengals-alipurduar-district-642236.html Kolkata Oct 9 The police on Thursday arrested one person in connection with the attack on Bharatiya Janata Party BJP legislator MLA Manoj Oraon The arrested person identified as Ashutosh Mondal is said to be a Trinamool Congress supporter The arrest was made based on a complaint lodged by the BJP at Kumargram Police Station in Alipurduar district Manoj Oraon however was not satisfied with this arrest The police have only caught one of the attackers Rest are roaming free The police lack the courage to arrest the other accusedOn Tuesday the BJP legislator from Kumargram constituency in Alipurduar district was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress activists while he reached a village in his constituency to distribute relief materials to the people affected by the flood thereThe incident happened just a day after the vehicle of BJP Lok Sabha member Khagen Murmu and party MLA Shankar Ghosh was attacked in Jalpaiguri district while they were on their way to Nagrakata area with relief material for the floodaffected people there While Khagen Murmu was severely injured in that attack again allegedly by Trinamool Congress supporters Ghosh sustained minor injuriesLater while speaking to the media persons Oraon alleged that he and his aides were stopped from distributing relief materials among the floodaffected people there by a group of Trinamool Congress activistsAccording to BJP leader Oraon two of the vehicles in which he and his aides came were vandalisedHe also said that even his security personnel were attacked and attempts were made to snatch away their firearmsFollowing the attack the BJP had lodged complaint against five personsHowever Trinamool Congress Alipurduar District President Prakash Chik Baraik claimed that the event was a spontaneous protest by the local people aggrieved by the long absence of Oraon in the area IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-held-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-legislator-manoj-oraon-in-bengals-alipurduar-district-642236.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/court-hands-4-year-jail-to-ex-income-tax-dept-official-in-bribery-case-642242.html Jaipur Oct 9 A special CBI court in Jodhpur has sentenced former Income Tax Officer Shailendra Bhandari to four years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 27 lakh in a disproportionate assets case The verdict was delivered by judge Bhupendra Kumar Sanadhya on Thursday According to the court Bhandari illegally acquired 2646 per cent of his total assets during his tenure in the Income Tax Department While his known income was Rs 6125 lakh investigations revealed he owned assets worth Rs 157 crore with Rs 266 lakh deemed to be unaccounted and illegally acquired In his remarks Judge Sanadhya observed Corruption has spread across every sector and is eating away at the nations economy like termites Despite strict provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Act government employees continue to indulge in corrupt practicesIf leniency is shown to the accused it would encourage other corrupt officials and send a wrong message to society The case traces back to March 31 2015 when the CBI arrested Bhandari then Chief Commissioner PK Sharma and a jeweler in a bribery case Subsequent investigations revealed both officials had amassed assets disproportionate to their known sources of income Separate cases were filed against them CBI searches of Bhandaris home and office uncovered extensive documents and records indicating largescale asset accumulation in his and his familys names Based on the evidence the CBI filed a disproportionate assets case on March 2 2016 led by Inspector Mukesh Bansal As per CBI lawyer Bhagwan Singh Bhanwaria Bhandari began his career in the Income Tax Department on January 2 1978 starting as an LDC Lower Division Clerk Over the years he was promoted through various ranks serving as UDC Tax Assistant Inspector and eventually as Income Tax OfficerHe held the position of Inspector from 2001 to 2009 and Income Tax Officer from 2009 until his arrest in 2015 He was caught redhanded accepting a bribe from a jeweler on March 31 2015 leading to his immediate suspension Between April 1 2006 and March 31 2015 the total income made by Bhandari and his family was Rs 157 crore while their expenditure was recorded at Rs 5709 lakh The court found that Bhandari had illicitly earned Rs 266 lakh or 2646 of his total income during the review period which was declared as illegally acquired property In a separate bribery case Bhandari was previously sentenced on September 26 2025 to four years imprisonment and a fine of 110 lakh He had remained under suspension from 2015 until his retirement on September 29 2017 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/court-hands-4-year-jail-to-ex-income-tax-dept-official-in-bribery-case-642242.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/employee-arrested-within-24-hours-for-embezzling-nearly-rs-18-lakh-in-delhi-642262.html New Delhi Oct 10 Delhi Police have arrested a 38yearold man for allegedly embezzling over Rs 1765 lakh from his employer The accused identified as Sandeep Kumar Singh 38 a resident of Harsh Vihar and a native of Firozabad Uttar Pradesh was taken into custody near Gagan Cinema in East Delhi less than 24 hours after a complaint was filedAccording to the police Singh had been working for over 15 years at Chemical Centre a business located in the Rama Road Industrial Area Moti Nagar On October 3 he was entrusted with Rs 1825500 in cash to deliver to his employers brother in Ashok Vihar However he failed to reach the destination and soon became untraceable His mobile phone was later found switched offThe complaint was filed by the employer Ajay Satija a resident of DLF Phase1 Gurugram on October 6 at Moti Nagar Police StationA case was registered under FIR No 46425 Section 3164 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and an investigation was immediately launchedA team led by Inspector Varun Dalal SHO Moti Nagar police station in Delhi and supervised by ACP Shivam Punjabi Bagh SubDivision comprising ASI Deepak Saini ASI Rajender and Head Constables Pawan and Rajender was constituted to track down the accusedThe team first conducted raids at Singhs native village in Firozabad Uttar Pradesh before narrowing down his whereabouts to Harsh Vihar in Delhi Acting on local intelligence police apprehended him near Gagan Cinema in DelhiDuring interrogation Singh confessed to the crime and revealed that he had hidden the stolen money in a black bag at his residence A total of Rs 1765500 in cash was recovered from his homeThe press note issued by the office of Darade Sharad Bhaskar Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP West District said Thanks to the swift action of the police nearly the entire embezzled amount was recovered and the accused was arrested within 24 hours of the complaint being registeredPolice said further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/employee-arrested-within-24-hours-for-embezzling-nearly-rs-18-lakh-in-delhi-642262.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/hydraa-reclaims-government-land-worth-rs-750-crore-in-hyderabad-642294.html Hyderabad Oct 10 In another key operation Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA on Friday removed encroachment on five acres of government land to reclaim the property worth Rs 750 crore HYDRA officials removed encroachments on the land in upscale Banjara Hills in the heart of the city and took possession of the propertyThe land on Banjara Hills Road No 10 in Shaikpet Mandal was allegedly encroached by one Parthsatrthy who had even deployed bouncers and dogs to protect itAccording to HYDRAA officials the government had previously allocated 120 acres of the 5 acres to Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage BoardParthasarathi claiming ownership of the entire 5 acres including the 120 acres approached the court Parthasarathi fenced the area and stationed bouncers along with guard dogs for protectionWhile the case was pending in court Parthasarathi took control of the entire 5 acres and constructed shedsLocals had complained to HYDRAA that Parthasarathi set up a base on government land consuming alcohol and intimidating them He also obstructed the Water Boards efforts to build a water reservoir to supply drinking water to several residential areas The Water Board and Revenue officials also lodged a complaint with HYDRAAccording to HYDRAA Parthasarathi attempted to seize government land using a fake survey number 40352 Revenue and Water Board officials filed 4 criminal cases against Parthasarathi at the Banjara Hills Police StationIt was confirmed that while government land exists under survey number 403 Parthasarathi encroached using a subnumber 40352 HYDRAA confirmed that Parthasarathi claimed the 5 acres of government land using an unregistered sale deedBased on a letter from Shaikpet Revenue officials encroachments were cleared amid heavy security arrangements HYDRAA removed the fencing erected by Parthasarathi along with the sheds inside HYDRAA set up fencing around the 5 acres and installed boards identifying it as government landHYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath had announced last month that it reclaimed 923 acres of government land worth Rs50000 crore during the last one yearThe agency reclaimed 92314 acres of government land lakes parks nalas and roadsSince its formation on July 19 last year HYDRAA conducted 96 drives to remove about 581 encroachmentsThe reclaimed land include 424 acres of government land 233 acres of lakes and 218 acres of roads The agency also removed encroachment on 15 acres of nala and 25 acres of parksThe Commissioner said that HYDRAA so far received about 5000 complaints about encroachments of lakes parks roads nalas government land and illegal layouts IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/hydraa-reclaims-government-land-worth-rs-750-crore-in-hyderabad-642294.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-say-kanpur-scooter-explosion-triggered-by-firecrackers-642048.html Kanpur Oct 9 The explosion that rocked Kanpurs Mishri Bazar area was caused by firecrackers and a few people have been detained in connection with the incident police said on Thursday The blast which occurred under the Moolganj police station limits on Wednesday evening triggered panic in the densely populated market and left six people injured including a woman who remains in critical conditionThe explosion was so intense that both scooters were completely destroyed and several nearby shops suffered major damageSpeaking to the reporters Joint Police Commissioner Law and Order Ashutosh Kumar said It was initially suspected that a bomb had been planted in a scooty We informed the agencies and the ATS Seeing the damage to the front portion of the vehicle a bomb was suspected However after reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to people at the site we found that an illegal firecracker market was operating thereHe said that the forensic team conducted tests and the results confirmed that the explosion was caused by a lowintensity explosive typical of firecrackersWe learned that firecrackers were being sold illegally in the area Raids are being carried out and shopkeepers involved in the illegal sale are being detained he addedKumar further said Around half a dozen people who were standing near the vehicle at the time of the blast and fled when the police arrived have also been detained They claim to be bystanders but their actions have made them suspectsOf the six injured one woman sustained severe burns and remains in a critical condition All the victims have been admitted to nearby hospitals where their condition is being closely monitoredPolice teams are continuing to examine the debris and damaged scooters to rule out the presence of any other explosive materialThe incident has raised safety concerns ahead of the festive season as Mishri Bazar is a crowded commercial area with numerous shops selling toys decorative goods and firecrackersFurther investigation into the blast is underway and more details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-say-kanpur-scooter-explosion-triggered-by-firecrackers-642048.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-linked-to-bki-terror-module-held-in-punjab-25-kg-ied-seized-642104.html Chandigarh Oct 9 In a major breakthrough against Pakistans ISIbacked terror network Counter Intelligence Jalandhar busted a Babbar Khalsa International BKI terror module operated by UKbased handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday The police recovered 25 kg IED Improvised Explosive DeviceRDX and one remote control from BKI operatives Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh who were apprehended from JalandharPreliminary Investigation revealed that the IED was intended for a targeted terror attackA First Information Report FIR has been registered in Amritsar under relevant Sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA and the Explosives Substances ActLast month DGP Yadav chaired a statelevel law and order meeting with all senior officers up to the rank of Station House Officers SHOs to devise a comprehensive action plan to ensure a forthcoming peaceful festive seasonHe gave a free hand to the officers to fearlessly deal with gangsters and antisocial elementsAccountability of every officer from the rank of Constable to the SSP will be fixed and no laxity will be tolerated on the gangster and drug fronts he warned at the virtual meeting with officers on September 30He stressed the need for professional investigation to establish linkages to identify the source of consignments and reach the big fishHe directed that seized mobile phones of notorious suppliers should be sent for forensic analysis to expose the chain and make further arrestsHe also asked officials to identify associates of gangsters and put them behind barsYou have full protection and support from the department Deal with the gangsters fearlessly he saidThe DGP also reiterated the governments commitment of zero tolerance towards corruption stating that anyone irrespective of their rank found involved in corruption would be dealt with strictly and exemplary action would be taken IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-linked-to-bki-terror-module-held-in-punjab-25-kg-ied-seized-642104.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-kg-gold-worth-rs-2-crore-seized-from-howrah-kalka-mail-at-gaya-junction-642128.html Patna Oct 9 In a major breakthrough the Railway Police in Gaya seized two kilograms of smuggled gold worth approximately Rs 2 crore from a passenger aboard the HowrahKalka Mail on Thursday Officials described it as one of the biggest recoveries in the history of Gaya Railway StationAccording to Rajesh Kumar Singh SHO of GRP Police Station Gaya Junction the gold was recovered during a routine inspection of the 12311 Up HowrahKalka Mail which was stationed at Gaya JunctionWhile checking a coach the team noticed a passenger behaving suspiciously Upon searching his bag we found 4 gold biscuits weighing around two kilograms Singh saidDuring preliminary interrogation the accused confessed that he was smuggling the gold from Kolkata to KanpurHe was detained immediately and further questioning is underway to trace the source and destination of the consignmentOfficials suspect that the seized gold is part of a larger smuggling network operating between Eastern and Northern IndiaThe Income Tax Department and GST Intelligence Unit have been informed of a joint investigationThe Railway Superintendent of Police and other senior officers have also been apprised of the caseAuthorities have stepped up inspections at Gaya Junction following the model code of conduct imposed in Bihar after the announcement of the Assembly elections to curb illegal movements of cash liquor and valuablesThe Railway Police will continue intensive checks to completely stop illegal activities during the election period the SHO saidEarlier on October 7 the Excise Department team in Gopalganj recovered 131 cartons of foreign liquor from a pickup van near Jigna Dhala under the Mirganj police station areaOne person involved in the smuggling was arrested during the operationAccording to officials the liquor valued at around Rs 15 lakh was being smuggled from Punjab to Samastipur and was cleverly hidden under a bed to avoid detection IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-kg-gold-worth-rs-2-crore-seized-from-howrah-kalka-mail-at-gaya-junction-642128.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-man-strangles-wife-in-hospital-jumps-to-death-642130.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 9 A man allegedly killed his wife before jumping off a SUT Hospital building leading to his death in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday First the husband strangled his ailing wife to death and then jumped from the hospital building succumbing to his injuries hours later on Thursday police saidThe deceased have been identified as Jayanthi and Bhasuran residents of KarakulamJayanthi a kidney patient had been admitted to the hospital on October 1 for dialysis and other treatmentAccording to preliminary police findings Bhasuran used an electric bed charging cable to strangle her in the hospital room around midnightHe then jumped from the fifth floor of the hospital in an attempt to end his lifeCritically injured he was shifted to the intensive care unit of the same hospital but died during treatment on Thursday morningHospital authorities immediately alerted the police who have launched a full investigationPolice said financial strain linked to medical expenses appears to be the key motive behind the tragedyThe couples daughter who was present in the city told police that her parents were struggling to meet mounting hospital costsTheir elder son lives abroadRelatives told investigators that Bhasuran had been under severe emotional distress due to his wifes prolonged illness which may have triggered the incidentPolice added that a clearer picture will emerge once all witness statements are recordedThe shocking event has cast a shadow regarding the mental health and financial burden faced by families dealing with chronic illnessThe exact reason will be established after a detailed investigation police officials saidA case of murder and unnatural death has been registered Authorities are also examining hospital CCTV footage and other evidenceThe incident has sparked a wider debate on the need for stronger support systems for families under financial and emotional strain IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-man-strangles-wife-in-hospital-jumps-to-death-642130.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/nigerian-deported-after-being-caught-for-drug-peddling-in-hyderabad-642156.html Hyderabad Oct 9 Hyderabad Police arrested a Nigerian for drug peddling and deported him to prevent him from indulging in undesirable activities detrimental to national security Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing HNEW apprehended the Nigerian national named Onuorah Solomon Chibueze 46 who was found illegally overstaying in IndiaYVS Sudheendra Deputy Commissioner of Police Task ForceHNEW said the Nigerian was deported on ThursdayThe police investigation revealed that Solomon came to India in 2014 on a medical visa He landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi and worked in a restaurant in the national capital for three years He also used to export clothes to Nigeria He later moved to Bengaluru where he joined another restaurant and worked there until he shifted to HyderabadHe came to Hyderabad in September 2024 and started residing in the Attapur area in a rented house The DCP said he used to procure Ganja from Pune and Mumbai and sell it to consumers in Hyderabad at higher prices to earn easy money and live a lavish lifestyleWhen he was found wandering in a suspicious manner within the Toli Chowki Police Station limits he was apprehended During interrogation he failed to provide any proper explanation or valid documents pertaining to his stay in Hyderabad Upon thorough enquiry he admitted that he did not possess a valid visa or passport and had been overstaying in India even after the expiry of his visa and passportThe Nigerians visa expired in September 2014 and his passport also expired in 2016 Since then he had been staying illegally in India associating with drug peddlers and indulging in unlawful activitiesThe HNEW initiated the deportation process with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer FRRO Hyderabad His emergency travel document was obtained from the Nigerian High Commission New Delhi since both his passport and visa had expired An exit permit was also secured from FRRO Hyderabad and his travel ticket was booked from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport HyderabadA team of HNEW led by GS Daniel Inspector escorted and deported the foreigner to his native countryPolice in recent times have found that some foreigners coming to India from various countries on Medical Visa Student Visa and Business Visa etc do not return even after the expiry of the passport and visa and indulge in illegal activities like transporting supplying and selling various types of drugs in IndiaHNEW urged the public of Hyderabad to refrain from substance abuse and advised parents to keep a watch on the activities of their children to ensure they do not fall prey to drugs IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/nigerian-deported-after-being-caught-for-drug-peddling-in-hyderabad-642156.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-of-a-family-hacked-to-death-over-suspicion-of-witchcraft-in-jharkhands-lohardaga-642182.html Lohardaga Oct 9 In a shocking incident linked to superstition three members of a family were brutally murdered on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhands Lohardaga district officials said The killings took place late Wednesday night in Kekrang Bartoli village under the jurisdiction of the Peshrar police station The deceased have been identified as Laxman Nagesia 47 his wife Bifani Nagesia 45 and their nineyearold son Ramvilas NagesiaAccording to police the attackers used sharpedged weapons including an axe and a spade to slit the victims throats while they were asleep After committing the murders the assailants allegedly locked the house from the outside and fledThe incident came to light on Thursday morning when neighbours grew suspicious after the family did not open the door for a long timeThey informed the police following which SDPO Vedant Shankar and Peshrar Station House Officer Virendra Kumar reached the spot with a police team The bodies were recovered and sent for a postmortemAt the time of the incident four members of the family were present in the house The sole survivor Sukhmania Nagesia told police that the family had been facing harassment from some villagers who accused them of practising witchcraftA village panchayat had been convened earlier on the same issue she said in her statementOn Wednesday night my fatherinlaw motherinlaw and brotherinlaw were asleep when several men broke in and attacked them with an axe I was locked in my room from the outside and could not raise an alarm she addedSDPO Shankar said the exact motive is yet to be confirmed but superstition and witchcraft allegations appear to be the primary causeAll possible angles are being examined Police teams have been deployed to identify and arrest the culprits The case will be cracked soon he saidLocal sources said that rumours of witchcraft had been circulating in the village for months and tensions between the family and some residents had been simmeringThe brutal murders have triggered panic and outrage in Kekrang Bartoli and nearby villages Residents have demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible and stronger action against the spread of superstitionrelated violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-of-a-family-hacked-to-death-over-suspicion-of-witchcraft-in-jharkhands-lohardaga-642182.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mumbai-insurance-fraud-case-private-firm-proprietor-sentenced-by-cbi-642196.html New Delhi Oct 9 The CBI Court in Mumbai has convicted and sentenced an accused in an insurance fraud case involving Rs 25 lakhs According to the CBI the accuseds name is Pravin Dagha proprietor of Ms Pravin amp Co Navi Mumbai and the CBI court on October 9 2025 convicted and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment RI for a period of four years and to pay a fine of Rs 2500000 in an Insurance Fraud CaseThe agency in its press note issued on Thursday said that the instant case was registered by CBI ACB Mumbai on March 28 2018 against the accused in connivance with other officers of National Insurance Company dishonestly obtained a false claim of over Rs 21 lakhsThe instant case was registered by CBI ACB Mumbai on March 28 2018 on allegations that Pravin Dagha Proprietor of Ms Pravin amp Co having office cum Godown located at Kurla W Mumbai in connivance with officials of National Insurance Company Mumbai and unknown others during the period 20102011 fraudulently and dishonestly submitted forged documents and obtained a false claim of Rs 2196174 from National Insurance Company Limited NICL Mumbai against the Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy the agency saidAfter the conclusion of this meeting the CBI filed a charge sheet on December 29 2018 against the above convict and three officials of NICLThe CBI further added that after the trial the court convicted and sentenced the accused for four years RI with a fine of Rs 2500000 while the three public officials of NICL have been acquitted of all the chargesThis reflects the CBIs consistent efforts to nab those officials who misuse their position to gain money via dishonest means by targeting innocent customers IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mumbai-insurance-fraud-case-private-firm-proprietor-sentenced-by-cbi-642196.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-balloon-seller-girl-found-dead-in-mysuru-rape-and-murder-suspected-642211.html Mysuru Oct 9 In a disturbing incident the body of a girl selling balloon was found in Karnatakas Mysuru city on Thursday police officials said The police said that the girls body was found in a nude state and they suspect that she was first sexually assaulted and then killedThe police managed to track the movements of the killer through the CCTV footageSources said that the accused has been identified and a manhunt is underway to arrest himThe police also noted that the accused had previously been imprisoned for two years and is known to be a drunkardThe girls family members suspect that the case involves rape and murderThe police have also questioned the members of 50 HakkiPikki tribal familiesThe historic Dusshera festival concluded recently and the victim had come with her family from the Kalaburagi region in Karnataka to Mysuru to sell balloonsThe police said that the girls family is one among the 50 HakkiPikki tribal families residing near the Doddakere Grounds in front of Mysuru Palace and opposite the Exhibition GroundsThe girls family had been considering moving to another city to sell balloonsOn Wednesday night the victim had sold balloons at the Chamundeshwari Teppotsava a religious event and slept with her parentsOn Thursday morning the girls parents could not find herAfter searching they discovered her body lying in a nude state about 50 metres from their tentFurther details regarding the incident are yet to emergeEarlier a woman in Karnatakas Bidar has been arrested for killing her sixyearold stepdaughter by pushing her from the terrace of a threestorey building near their residence on August 27The incident came to light on September 13 more than two weeks after the crime when one of the neighbours came across the CCTV footage from the cameras installed near the buildingThe accused identified as Radha Siddhanth who is in her 20s made the family believe that the girl accidentally fell from the building and died IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-balloon-seller-girl-found-dead-in-mysuru-rape-and-murder-suspected-642211.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sex-cd-amp-rape-case-karnataka-high-court-takes-up-appeal-petition-by-prajwal-revanna-642216.html Bengaluru Oct 9 A division bench of the Karnataka High Court on Thursday heard the appeal petition filed by Prajwal Revanna the former JDS MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and directed his counsel to submit a summary of the sex CD and rape case Revanna a convict in the sex CD and rape case has filed an appeal challenging the life sentence by the trial court on September 29In his petition Revanna has claimed that the police has forced the victim to file a complaint against himRevenna is facing conviction of life imprisonment for offences of repeatedly raping the maid and recording videos of the sexual assaultThe appeal was filed through counsel Basavaraj SappannanavarThe division bench led by Justice KS Mudgal and Justice T Venkatesh Naik has also asked the Karnataka government to provide clarity on the matter of appointment of the Special Public Prosecutor SPP in the caseThe bench had adjourned the matter to October 28Revanna has said in his petition that there are contradictions between the complaint by the victim and testimony and questioned the decision to consider stains found on bed as evidence years after the incidentThe former JDS MP has sought quashing of the trial courts order and said that the charges made against him are of full of inconsistencies and procedural lapsesThe Special MPsMLAs court in Bengaluru sentenced Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment till death in the rape caseThe case involved an obscene video and the rape of a 47yearold womanAnnouncing the punishment in the case the special court Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on the convict on August 1Revanna was convicted for repeated rape and abusing his position of powerThe court also ordered a fine of Rs 7 lakh to be paid to the victimRevanna is also facing three additional cases of a similar natureThe case pertains to the sexual assault of a woman who worked as a maid at the guest house owned by the Revanna familyIn her testament the victim had said before the court that she was raped twicePrajwal Revanna has been in prison since May 31 last year when he was arrested on his return from Germany where he had fled after the videos of his sexual assaults became viral ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election in HassanJudge Santosh Gajanana Bhat announced the judgment in the caseThe court has convicted Revanna of life imprisonment till death under IPC Section 376 2 N for repeated rape and a Rs 5 lakh fineThe court has awarded life imprisonment and Rs 5 lakh fine under the IPC Section 376 2 k for being in a position of control or dominance over a woman and committing rape on such womanThe court has directed that the Rs 7 lakh fine amount be collected from Prajwal Revanna for the victimRevanna stood before the court by joining both his hands when the quantum of punishment was pronouncedRevanna is convicted under the IPC Sections 376 2 N for offence of committing rape repeatedly on the same woman and being a public servant committing rape on a woman in custody 376 2 K for being in a position of control or dominance over a woman and committing rape of a woman 354 B for use of criminal force to a woman with the intent to disrobe her 354 C for offence of voyeurism watching capturing images of woman and IT Act 66 E for violation of privacy IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sex-cd-amp-rape-case-karnataka-high-court-takes-up-appeal-petition-by-prajwal-revanna-642216.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/manipur-ed-attaches-three-immovable-properties-in-pmla-case-642224.html Imphal Oct 9 The Enforcement Directorate ED under the PMLA 2002 has provisionally attached three immovable properties totalling to the tune of Rs 71 lakh of two persons in Manipur the central probe agency said on Thursday The ED Imphal SubZonal office has provisionally attached three immovable properties totalling to the tune of Rs 71 lakh approx on September 30 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 Out of the three properties one residential property is held by Konsam O Sheityabati Devi who is the wife of K Jiban Kumar Singh the then Finance Officer incharge of the Manipur University to the tune of Rs 2395 Lakh the ED said in a statement It said that two other pieces of agricultural land are held by Lourembam Rameshwar Meitei Contractor Proprietor of Ms Lourembam Enterprises in Imphal to the tune of Rs 48 lakh ED initiated investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by the Anti Corruption Branch ACB CBI Imphal under various Sections of IPC 1860 and Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 alleging that the officials of Manipur University including K Basanta Singh K Jiban Kumar N Tejendro Singh and former ViceChancellor of Manipur University HNK Sarma and others entered into a criminal conspiracy with one another They also entered into a criminal conspiracy with contractor Lourembam Rameshwar Meitei proprietor of Ms Lourembam Enterprises to cheat Manipur University The ED said that by abusing their varsity officials official positions they had fraudulently and dishonestly shown undue favour to the contractor Lourembam Rameshwar Meitei in awarding the tender for the supply of various furniture items to the International Guest House IGH of Manipur University They falsely showed receipt of the furniture items in full quantities and paid the entire bill amount to Ms Lourembam Enterprises Further they tried to cover up the furniture items as burnt down in the purported fire incident at the Recreation Hall of the University and thereby causing huge wrongful loss to the higher educational institution and the corresponding wrongful gain to themselves ED investigation revealed that the officials of Manipur University awarded the tenders to Ms Lourembam Enterprises for the procurement of furniture items without following due procedures and norms and in gross violation of Rule 148 of General Financial Rules Further that Rameshwar Meitei Proprietor of Ms Lourembam Enterprises did not supply the furniture items worth Rs 6436502 as per the supply order and illegally raised the bills for the said amount and also claimed an installation charge of Rs 965476 Thus an amount of total Rs 7401978 was paid illegally to Rameshwar Meitei by the officials of Manipur University Therefore the amount of Rs 7401978 was misappropriated by Rameshwar Meitei in connivance with officials of Manipur University as a result of criminal activity related to a scheduled offence and thus this amount of Rs 7401978 is nothing but the Proceeds of Crime Further investigation is in progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/manipur-ed-attaches-three-immovable-properties-in-pmla-case-642224.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-bjp-yuva-morcha-leader-hacked-to-death-police-suspect-old-rivalry-641916.html Koppal Karnataka Oct 8 A BJP leader was hacked to death by a gang in the Gangavathi area in Koppal district in the early hours of Wednesday The deceased was identified as 31yearold Venkatesha Kurubara president of the Gangavathi town BJP Yuva Morcha Preliminary police investigation has revealed that personal rivalry was the reason behind the murder Further investigation was underwayAccording to police Venkatesha was hacked to death in front of Leelavathi Hospital on Koppal Road around 2 am The assailants arrived in a car Venkatesha was returning home on a bike after attending a dinner party with friends at Devi Camp The attackers chased his bike rammed into it from behind and then hacked him to death before fleeing the spotFriends of the victim who witnessed the murder told police that a gang of seven to eight members attacked Venkatesha with weapons and killed him During the course of the investigation police seized the car used by the killers from HRS Colony in Gangavathi townFamily members and friends of Venkatesha have suspected the involvement of a resident named Ravi in the incident They claimed that the two had been rivals for the past seven to eight years and had often clashed over asserting their leadership in Gangavathi townMore details are yet to emerge regarding the incidentEarlier a 40yearold BJP worker ended his life at an office in Nagavara Bengaluru where he was working on April 3 The deceased Vinay Somaiah allegedly posted a WhatsApp message before he took the extreme step which the BJP Karnataka unit had shared on social media alleging highhandedness of the Congress leaders He has also alleged that the Congress leaders tortured him by filing police cases against himBJP had strongly protested condemning the incident BJP state President and MLA BY Vijayendra had urged the Siddaramaiah government to conduct a fair enquiry to bring those responsible for the death of the BJP worker to justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-bjp-yuva-morcha-leader-hacked-to-death-police-suspect-old-rivalry-641916.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/west-bengal-no-arrests-yet-in-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-641917.html Kolkata Oct 8 No arrests have been made so far in connection with the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu in Nagrakata of West Bengals Jalpaiguri district The police investigation into the matter has not yielded a resultThe matter is being probed We are looking into the complaint No arrest has been made as of now said a senior officer of Jalpaiguri district police on WednesdayThe BJP had filed a complaint against eight people at Nagrakata Police Station in Jalpaiguri district demanding their immediate arrestBJP Maldaha Uttar MP Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were brutally attacked by miscreants on Monday while on their way to meet the landslidesaffected people and distribute relief materialsThe BJP MP was immediately rushed to a primary health centre for treatment At present the BJP MP is undergoing treatment at a hospital in SiliguriSources said the BJP MP will undergo surgery on the left side of his face as he suffered a fracture on his cheek bone The family is planning to take him to AIIMS DelhiAccording to hospital sources the MP may undergo surgery to have a metal plate fittedDoctors have already spoken to his son Animesh Murmu in this regardThe MP suffered a major injury from below his eye to his nose Seven stitches were required The MP has been prohibited from speaking for at least 15 daysWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the BJP MP on Tuesday and enquired about his healthOn Tuesday Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Leader of Opposition in state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari and others also paid the BJP MP a visit at the hospitalUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also slammed the Mamata Banerjee government over the attackLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has sought an urgent report from the Bengal government on the attack IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/west-bengal-no-arrests-yet-in-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-641917.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-row-tantri-denies-granting-permission-to-transport-items-to-chennai-641928.html Pathanamthitta Kerala Oct 8 The controversy surrounding the gold plating of the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala has deepened with Tantri priest Kandararu Rajeevar openly disputing claims made by Murari Babu The Tantri on Wednesday asserted that he had not given permission to transport the idols to Chennai for gold platingWhat Murari Babu said is not right I only permitted minor repair work at Sabarimala itself said Rajeevar Murari Babu was the Administrative Officer at Sabarimala when the episode happened and on Tuesday he was suspended by the Travancore Devasom BoardAccording to him the fading was confined to a small portion of the lower part of the idol and his written reply only allowed restoration onsiteAt no point did I grant permission to take the idols outside the shrine They were moved to Chennai without my consent he saidThe Tantri also clarified that the entire structure including the Dwarapalaka idols is coated with gold not copper as alleged in some quartersAll my communications clearly refer to gold Whether in 2019 or now I have never authorised sending the idols out for gold plating he statedMeanwhile serious questions have been raised over how the idols were transported and the process alteredThe Tiruvabharanam Commissioner had earlier found that Chennai Smart Creations the contractor lacked the technical expertise to remove the existing plating and reapply gold That finding was quietly revised within eight days allowing traditional gold plating at the Sannidhanam insteadA crucial email issued on July 30 to the Executive Officer was later withdrawn without explanationThe reversal reportedly came after discussions with sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty raising further suspicionThe latest statements from the Tantri have intensified the row over whether due process and temple tradition were bypassed in the handling of the Dwarapalaka idolsThe matter is now expected to draw closer scrutiny from the temple board and state authorities as calls grow for a transparent investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sabarimala-gold-row-tantri-denies-granting-permission-to-transport-items-to-chennai-641928.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-officers-death-day-before-committing-suicide-puran-kumar-was-booked-on-bribery-charges-641935.html Chandigarh Oct 8 A day before Haryanas Inspector General of Police IGP Y Puran Kumar an IPS officer from the 2001 batch was found dead with a gunshot wound at his residence in Chandigarh it is learnt on Wednesday that he was booked by the police on allegations of bribery The officer was reportedly perturbed over the inclusion of his name in a bribery case on the complaint of a liquor contractor without the permission of the state government The Rohtak Police on Monday registered a first information report FIR based on a complaint by the liquor contractor who alleged that Kumars aide Sushil Kumar had sought a bribe of Rs 25 lakh in the officers nameOn September 29 Kumar was transferred to the Police Training College in Sunaria in Rohtak Previously he was posted as the IG Rohtak Range The contractor in a complaint had submitted CCTV footage and audio recordings as evidence to substantiate his allegationsWhile the police had arrested Sushil Kumars name figured in the FIR However the FIR has not been uploaded online and officials linked to the case have been avoiding commenting on the matterSources said the IGP was purportedly upset about including his name in the FIROn Tuesday soon after the crime a will and a final note were recovered from Kumars official residence It is learnt that the IGP named at least 10 IPS officers serving and retired for abetment to suicide However the police have not disclosed its contentPolice said Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself with his service revolver and his body was found by his daughter in the basement His death has left police and administrative circles in shockChandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur had told the media that information regarding a reported suicide was received from House No 116 Sector 11 Chandigarh around 130 pmShe said the deceased has been identified as Puran Kumar The police have also taken custody of Kumars mobile phones and other documents from the spot Previously Kumar had raised questions over the promotion of certain IPS officers belonging to the 1991 1996 1997 and 2005 batchesAn engineering graduate he was born on May 19 1973 and was due to retire on May 31 2033The investigating agency is examining whether recent professional developments or personal reasons may have contributed to the tragic stepThe body has been sent for postmortem examinationEarlier Kumar wrote a letter to Chief Minister Saini questioning the promotions granted to IPS officers He alleged that these promotions were conducted illegally by overriding Union Home Ministry MHA guidelines based solely on the consent of the Finance DepartmentHis central argument stemmed from the discrepancy in the application of promotional benefits While some officers received their promotion to the rank of DIG with retrospective effect January 1 of the promotion year others including Kumar were given the promotion with immediate effect on the actual date of the order leading to significant financial losses and unfair treatment IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/haryana-ips-officers-death-day-before-committing-suicide-puran-kumar-was-booked-on-bribery-charges-641935.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sonam-wangchuks-wife-meets-him-in-jodhpur-jail-vows-legal-challenge-641939.html Jaipur Oct 8 Climate activist and social worker Sonam Wangchuk who has been in Jodhpur Central Jail for the past 11 days was visited by his wife Geetanjali for the first time since his arrest The meeting took place on Tuesday and she was accompanied by lawyer Ritam KhareGeetanjali shared an update on social media platform X saying Met Wangchuk66 today with RitamKhare and got the detention order which we will challenge His spirit is undaunted His commitment resolute His resilience intact He conveys heartfelt thanks to all for their support and solidarity SatyamevaJayate FreeSonamWangchukShe confirmed that Wangchuk remains strong in spirit and committed to fighting for Ladakhs rights She also expressed gratitude to supporters across the countryWangchuk was detained on September 24 under the National Security Act NSA after violence erupted in Ladakh during protests which resulted in four deaths and nearly two dozen injuries A BJP office was set ablaze and several police officers were injured during the clashes The Ladakh administration has accused Wangchuk of inciting violence promoting selfimmolation and financial irregularitiesBefore Geetanjalis visit his elder brother Tsetan Dorjay and Mustafa Haji legal advisor to the Leh Apex Body also met him in jailMeanwhile the Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and Ladakh administration questioning the grounds for Wangchuks continued detentionThe court asked why he could not be released immediatelySenior advocate Kapil Sibal representing Geetanjali in court requested that the arrest order be shared with the family and that permission be granted for a jail visitThe court stated that the matter would only be considered if a formal request to meet was deniedA longtime advocate for climate action and indigenous rights Wangchuks arrest has sparked national debate The next hearing is scheduled for October 14 while authorities maintain that tough action is necessary against those involved in the recent violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sonam-wangchuks-wife-meets-him-in-jodhpur-jail-vows-legal-challenge-641939.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-commits-suicide-after-killing-wife-minor-son-in-bengals-murshidabad-641948.html Kolkata Oct 8 In a shocking incident a man committed suicide by hanging himself after killing his wife and minor son at Beldanga in Murshidabad district of West Bengal police said on Wednesday The bodies of the three deceased persons Sanjit Halder 40 his wife Mousumi Halder 28 and his minor son Rayan Halder 7 were found by Sanjits mother on Wednesday morningAs per the statement given by the mother to the police she first noticed the body of her son hanging from the ceiling of his bedroom on Wednesday morningShe panicked and started shouting The neighbours rushed to the spot broke open the door of the bedroom and saw the bodies of Mousumi Halder and Rayan Halder lying in a pool of blood with their throats slitThe local police station was informed immediately The police recovered the bodies and sent them for a postmortem Initial investigation has suggested that first Sanjit killed his wife and minor son by slitting their throats on Tuesday night and then committed suicide by hanging himselfSanjits mother told the media person that for some reason tension was brewing between her son and daughterinlaw for quite some time At one time the tension became quite acute and my son even left the house However later we all convinced him to come back Probably the tension took a serious shape that prompted my son to take such an extreme step she saidSanjits sister Shibani Mondal told the media persons that her brother used to take care of his wife very much Whenever there was any internal difference between his wife and us my brother always took the side of his wife So such an action on his part was really unimaginable Shibani saidThe neighbours said that Sanjit was otherwise known in the locality as a softspoken and wellbehaved person He used to mainly work as a contractual mason to earn his livelihood As far as we know he had no addiction He was never seen quarrelling with anyone We heard that tension was going on between him and his wife But we never thought that a person like him could take such an extreme step a neighbour said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-commits-suicide-after-killing-wife-minor-son-in-bengals-murshidabad-641948.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-men-charged-after-alleged-organized-crime-assassination-intercepted-by-sydney-police-641957.html Sydney Oct 8 Three men have been charged after Sydney police intercepted an alleged organized crime assassination attempt in the citys southwest police said on Wednesday Detectives from a strike force targeting organized crime were conducting a routine surveillance operation in southwest Sydney on Tuesday when they identified the three men mobilizing to carry out an offense police in the Australian state of New South Wales NSW saidTactical operations officers the dog squad and aerial resources were deployed and two vehicles were subsequently stopped and the three men arrested in Revesby 20 km southwest of central Sydney around 350 pm local time Xinhua news agency reportedNSW Police Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook said that it will be alleged in court that the men aged 18 19 and 26 were on their way to carry out a planned killing in the vicinity of a childcare centerTwo firearms balaclavas body worn cameras and canisters containing fuel were located and seized during a search of the cars A third firearm was seized during further searches of vehicles and premises linked to the menThe two younger men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder possessing an unauthorized pistol and participating in a criminal groupThe 26yearold was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and participating in a criminal groupNSW Police said that investigations were ongoing IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-men-charged-after-alleged-organized-crime-assassination-intercepted-by-sydney-police-641957.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-nab-10-transgender-bangladeshi-illegal-immigrants-641811.html New Delhi Oct 7 Ten transgender Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Delhi have been apprehended by the Delhi Police in three separate operations officials said on Tuesday The operations were carried out by the Foreigner Cell of the NorthWest District Police with eight individuals detained in the jurisdiction of Police Station Shalimar Bagh and two in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mahendra ParkAccording to officials during verification it was discovered that the individuals were living in India without valid documents and were involved in begging during the day while engaging in objectionable activities at nightRecently information was received regarding the movement of some suspected Bangladeshi nationals near Haiderpur Metro Station and New Subzi Mandi Mahendra Park Acting on this input regular surveillance and area domination exercises were conducted in the said localities the officials statedBased on the gathered intelligence a dedicated team comprising SubInspector Sapan SubInspector Shyambir Assistant SubInspector Rajender Head Constables Vikram Kapil Kumar Vikash Yadav Parveen Tika Ram and Kapil along with Women Head Constables Poonam and Deepak Constables Nishant Mattoo Hawa Singh and Deepak Bangar was constituted under the close supervision of Inspector Chaitanya Abhijit incharge of the Foreigner Cell and overall supervision of Rajeev Kumar ACP Foreigners CellActing on actionable intelligence gathered during routine checks the team conducted raids with the help of informersDuring these operations eight suspicious individuals were intercepted near Haiderpur Metro Station within Shalimar Bagh jurisdiction while two others were caught near New Subzi Mandi in the Mahendra Park areaThe authorities further stated that during initial questioning the suspects claimed to be Indian citizens but their inconsistent responses and nervous behaviour raised doubts about their claimsA detailed investigation involving document verification analysis of digital footprints and examination of photographic evidence later revealed strong links to BangladeshCorroborating indicators such as online connections with Bangladeshi entities confirmed their identity as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants the police saidDuring further inquiry photographs recovered from their mobile phones and Instagram accounts depicted locations in Bangladesh On sustained interrogation the accused admitted their Bangladeshi nationality and even produced their Bangladeshi National ID cardsIt was further revealed that they had undergone GenderAffirming Surgery GAS to alter their physical appearance and resemble women To conceal their identity they regularly used heavy makeup sarees or salwar suits wigs and other feminine accessories They had also modified their voice and body language to imitate female mannerisms the police statement saidThe investigation confirmed that all ten individuals were Bangladeshi nationals living in Delhi without valid travel documents visas or permits in clear violation of the Foreigners Act 1946 and other relevant immigration laws IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-nab-10-transgender-bangladeshi-illegal-immigrants-641811.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/intolerance-in-our-country-has-reached-its-highest-level-ktr-641821.html Hyderabad Oct 7 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president KT Rama Rao has said that the intolerance in the country has reached its highest level The former minister on Tuesday condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice B R Gavai The intolerance in our country has reached its highest levels an outrageous sign of which was witnessed yesterday in Supreme Court when the CJI Gavai was attacked Strongly and unequivocally condemn the attempted attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai Rama Rao posted on XThis shameful assault on judicial dignity is not just an attack on an individual but on the institution itself No disagreement even on sensitive issues like faith justifies violence Such behavior threatens the foundation of democracy itself added the BRS leaderBRS leader and former IPS official RS Praveen Kumar strongly condemned the attackAttack on honble Chief Justice of India Justice BR Gawai in an open court by an alleged Sanatani advocate is utterly condemnable If this can happen to the Chief Justice in broad daylight imagine what kind of havoc such woke minds are playing with ordinary citizens in the country he wrote on XThis is a symptom of a deeper malaise in which vulnerable citizens are being constantly brainwashed by retrogressive and fundamentalist forces in various forms in this country This is a high time that all internal security agencies like IB NIA CBI and state intelligence agencies keep a tight check on such radicalisation in any religion If unchecked this virus polarises society and causes irreparable damage to all democratic institutions and throws India into dark ages again A diverse nation like India cant just afford this said Praveen KumarAnother BRS leader and former Minister Harish Rao condemned the attack on the Chief Minister and demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice immediatelyTelangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha also strongly condemned the attack on the Chief Justice of India An assault on the head of our judiciary is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy Such actions have no place in a democracy she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/intolerance-in-our-country-has-reached-its-highest-level-ktr-641821.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-arrests-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-yet-641824.html Kolkata Oct 7 Even after 24 hours since the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu no one has been arrested so far in this connection On Sunday night the BJP filed a complaint against eight people at Nagrakata Police Station in Jalpaiguri district and staged a protest outside the police station demanding action against the accusedThe police on Tuesday said the matter is being investigatedWe have received a complaint Based on that an investigation has started However no one has been arrested so far said a senior officer of Jalpaiguri district policeBJP Maldaha Uttar MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were brutally attacked by miscreants while on their way to meet the North Bengal landslidesaffected people and distribute relief materialsWhile Ghosh sustained minor bruises the twotime BJP MP sustained serious injuries to his face and headThe BJP MP was immediately rushed to a primary health centre for treatment At present the BJP MP is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Siliguri and his condition is stableFollowing the attack the BJP pointed fingers at the Trinamool Congress for the crime and slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her failure to ensure security to an elected MPIn the wake of that incident the BJP filed a complaint against Masum Akhtar Mohammad Milan Saibul Haque Mohammad Sanu Pinky Begum Rahul Ansari Ainul Ansari and Ramzan Alid at Nagrakata police station for allegedly attacking BJP leadersBJP Alipurduar MP Manoj Tigga and other party leaders staged a protest at Nagrakata police station demanding the immediate arrest of the accusedThey also held a torch rally in the area We are giving the police 24 hours If the Trinamoolaffiliated miscreants are not arrested we will not be responsible for the deterioration of the law and order situation in the district We are not here to indulge in any politics This time we have come to help the floodaffected people We have filed a complaint against eight people All are Trinamoolbacked miscreants said TiggaMeanwhile a political row has already erupted over the incident Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his anger over the attack on the MP and MLA on his X handle Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also responded and criticised the Prime Minister for his reaction IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-arrests-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-yet-641824.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/zubeen-garg-death-probe-pil-filed-in-gauhati-high-court-641852.html Guwahati Oct 7 A Public Interest Litigation PIL has been filed in the Gauhati High Court on Tuesday demanding an impartial and comprehensive probe into the mysterious death of Assams beloved cultural icon Zubeen Garg The petition filed by Abhijit Sharma and Palash Ranjan Baruah alleged serious irregularities possible criminal conspiracy and misuse of official power connected to the circumstances of the singers deathThe PIL urged the court to ensure that the investigation remains transparent free from external influence and conducted under judicial oversightThe move comes amid growing public demand for clarity and accountability in the ongoing investigationThe petitioners have particularly flagged concerns about the alleged involvement of Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP Sandipan Garg of the Assam Police in the North East India Festival where Zubeen was scheduled to performThe event primarily cultural and commercial in nature falls outside the purview of official police duties raising questions about the officers participationThe PIL questioned whether DSP Garg had formal approval or administrative sanction to attend the festival and sought details on the legal authority permitting such engagementObservers have noted that his involvement could present a conflict of interest and the petition calls for an independent inquiry into whether any official position was misusedAdding to the controversy are allegations surrounding Shyamkanu Mahanta the chief organiser of the festival and a figure with significant political and bureaucratic connections in Assam Mahanta is the younger brother of former DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta and current State Chief Information CommissionerThe petitioners have expressed apprehension that Mahantas influence could hinder or compromise the investigation into Gargs death They have urged the court to take cognisance of the potential for interference or undue pressure that might affect the independence of the probeMeanwhile mounting pressure continues to build on North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta who remains in police custody for his alleged involvement in the untimely death of singer Zubeen GargChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the Enforcement Directorate ED and Income Tax IT Department will soon begin a probe into alleged financial irregularities linked to MahantaThe Chief Minister had said the state government is already in touch with both central agencies to ensure a professional and transparent investigationI am confident that the ED and IT Department will look into the financial discrepancies connected to Shyamkanu Mahanta We are working closely with them to make sure that no one involved in Zubeen Gargs death can evade responsibility he saidThe Chief Minister also remarked that Mahanta was known for cultivating connections with influential individualsMahantas primary job seemed to be taking photographs with various people If the pictures stored on his mobile phone are made public they will include politicians journalists and many others However such photos have no relevance to the ongoing probe We also have records of several individuals who travelled with him to Bangkok but those details are unrelated to this case the chief minister added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/zubeen-garg-death-probe-pil-filed-in-gauhati-high-court-641852.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kannada-film-producer-arrested-for-sexually-harassing-actress-blackmailing-over-private-videos-641854.html Bengaluru Oct 7 Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested a Kannada film actor director and producer on charges of sexually harassing an actress and blackmailing her using private photos The arrested person has been identified as Hemanth Kumar The Rajajinagar Police in Bengaluru initiated action following a complaint filed by the actress Hemanth Kumar had acted in directed and produced the Kannada movie Richie According to the police the accused met the actress in 2022 and later offered her a role in his film Richie It is alleged that during a film promotion event in Mumbai on August 5 2023 the accused spiked a mocktail with liquorOnce the actress lost consciousness the accused allegedly took her private photos and videos He later allegedly exploited her physically and began blackmailing herPreliminary investigations revealed that Hemanth Kumar and the actress had previously argued after he accused her of skipping publicity events and ignoring his callsThe accused had also filed a complaint with the Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce alleging that the actress and her mother had assaulted him The film body had intervened in the matter at that timeIn her complaint the actress stated that the accused had agreed to pay her Rs 2 lakh for the role of which Rs 60000 was given as an advance She alleged that he forced her to wear revealing clothes and coerced her to come alone to a private hotel under the pretext of a publicity eventWhen she refused he allegedly threatened to release her uncensored photos on social media and issued life threats to her motherFurther details are awaited as the police continue their investigationEarlier Kannada TV serial actor Charith Balappa was arrested by RR Nagar police in Bengaluru following a complaint against him by a 29yearold actress over sexual harassment and blackmailThe complainant who has been acting in Kannada and Telugu serials since 2017 became acquainted with the accused in 2023 The accused allegedly insisted on being in a romantic relationship with the complainant and subjected her to mental harassment death threats and threats of murder the police stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kannada-film-producer-arrested-for-sexually-harassing-actress-blackmailing-over-private-videos-641854.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/drugs-valued-at-rs-70-crore-seized-in-tripura-four-held-641874.html Agartala Oct 7 In one of the major drug hauls the Assam Rifles in close coordination with the Customs officials seized contraband valued at Rs 70 crore in Tripura and arrested four drug peddlers officials said on Tuesday A defence spokesman said that in a major strike against drug trafficking Assam Rifles in close association with Customs officials launched a well planned operation in Singhichhara areas under Khowai districtActing on secret inputs the joint team intercepted two trucks carrying cement as coverup cargo for trafficking narcotics and recovered 6961 kg highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at around Rs 70 crore Four drug peddlers were also apprehendedThe spokesman said that this operation was a followup to the successful operation conducted on September 29 in the bordering Mohanpur in West Tripura districtThe September 29 operation led to the recovery of 6077 kg of banned methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 60 croreAccording to the defence spokesman acting on credible intelligence troops swiftly intercepted a major consignment on September 29 foiling an attempt by drug peddlers to exploit the festive atmosphere of Durga Puja for smuggling highly addictive methamphetamine tablets also known as Yaba tablets into the stateLeads and patterns emerging from the earlier seizure were closely monitored resulting in the identification of key smuggling routes and networks operating in the region he saidThe defence PRO said that the Sentinels of the North East remain steadfast in their mission to dismantle drug networks and build a drugfree societyThe methamphetamine tablets also known as Yaba or party tablets contain a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine and are commonly referred to as the crazy drug They are banned in IndiaA senior police official said that the drugs might have been smuggled from Myanmar and through Mizoram and southern Assam were brought to Tripura to be smuggled to neighbouring BangladeshTripura which has an 856 km border with Bangladesh is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country making the Northeastern state vulnerable and sensitive to crossborder migration various crimes illegal trade and movement issuesExcept for some patches most of the frontier had been fenced to prevent smuggling transborder crimes crossborder illegal movements by infiltrators and inimical elementsTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha had said that various lawenforcing agencies have arrested 248 people for illegal drug consumption and also apprehended 2729 drug peddlers during the last three financial yearsThe Chief Minister while replying to queries from Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman and CPIM legislator Sudip Sarkar in the just concluded state Assembly session had said that besides arresting 2729 drugs peddlers during the last three financial years 202223 202324 and 202425 the security agencies are now looking for 28 more illegal drugs sellers who are now abscondingCM Saha who also holds the Home Department portfolio in a written reply had said that under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act 1985 the conviction rate was 117 per cent in 2022 and 2023 and five per cent in 2024Following the order of the courts the HighLevel Drug Disposal Committee and State Level Drug Disposal Committee destroyed and burnt down the seized drugs in prenotified places the Chief Minister said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/drugs-valued-at-rs-70-crore-seized-in-tripura-four-held-641874.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/2-dead-12-injured-in-us-alabama-shooting-641694.html New York Oct 6 Two people were killed and 12 others injured as rival gunmen shot at each other in a crowded downtown district in Montgomery the capital city of the US southeastern state of Alabama local media reported Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys said three of the injured had lifethreatening injuries Police were called around 1130 pm local time to what Graboys described as a mass shooting according to CBS NewsThis was two parties involved that were basically shooting at each other in the middle of a crowd Graboys told reporters adding that the shooters did not care about the people around Xinhua news agency reportedGraboys said investigators were combing through evidence and interviewing potential suspects adding that we will do whatever we need to do to charge and hold the people responsible who were involved in this No one has been charged as of early SundayHe said seven of the gunshot victims are under the age of 17 and that the youngest is 16The deadly shooting happened on a busy night in the citys tourist district shortly after a football game between Tuskegee University and Morehouse College CBS News saidA group of people was gathered at the intersection when gunfire erupted according to policeWSFA 12 News cited the Montgomery Police Department MPD as saying that two juveniles were among those injured including one in a lifethreatening condition Authorities did not identify the deceased victims but at least one is a woman MPD said No details have been released on the second deathWere going to use every resource we have to bring all those involved in this injustice Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/2-dead-12-injured-in-us-alabama-shooting-641694.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/reward-announced-for-7-wanted-imc-leaders-linked-to-bareilly-violence-641698.html Bareilly Oct 6 A reward of Rs 15000 each has been announced for seven wanted accused linked to the IttehadeMillat Council IMC in connection with the recent Bareilly violence The clashes erupted on September 26 after tensions flared over the controversial I Love Muhammad slogan leading to unrest in the cityAccording to police officials the process of declaring rewards and issuing nonbailable warrants against the absconding rioters has been initiated Authorities have also warned that if arrests are not made soon property confiscation proceedings will be launched against the accusedBareilly Senior Superintendent of Police SSP Anurag Arya said that the rewards have been announced for IMC youth district president Sajid Saklani youth president Altamas Raza Afzal Beg Nayyab alias Nima Bablu Khan Nadeem and Adnan SaklaniPolice teams are conducting continuous raids to arrest themSo far 83 accused including IMC chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza have been arrested and sent to jail In total the police have filed ten cases related to the riots while several accused remain on the runTeams from the Bareilly Development Authority BDA and the Municipal Corporation have joined forces to take strict action against the accusedBulldozer action was carried out at two locations on October 4 during which the BDA demolished a wedding hall belonging to IMC spokesperson NafeesThis action was against the illegal properties linked to Maulana Tauqeer Raza and his close aidesThe demolition drive continued the next day as well Officials said the action was directed at removing permanent encroachmentsPolice sources confirmed that search operations are ongoing to trace and arrest the remaining accused involved in the September 26 violenceThe crackdown officials said will continue until all those responsible are brought to justiceFurther details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/reward-announced-for-7-wanted-imc-leaders-linked-to-bareilly-violence-641698.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/dalit-man-lynched-to-death-in-raebareli-family-demands-death-penalty-641738.html Raebareli Oct 6 A Dalit man was brutally lynched in Uttar Pradeshs Raebareli after being mistaken for a thief sparking outrage and political uproar across the state Police have arrested five people in connection with the incident so far The victim identified as Hariom was allegedly beaten to death with sticks and belts by a group of localsAccording to his family he was on his way to his inlaws house in Dandepur Jamunapur when a mob surrounded him and began thrashing him suspecting him to be a drone thiefRaebareli ASP Sanjeev Kumar Sinha confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is underwayIn the Unchahar police station area a case has been filed immediately and five people have been sent to jail in connection with the case of a man being beaten to death by some people who mistook him for a thief The remaining accused will soon be identified and arrested and efforts are underway to apprehend them he saidSinha also informed that three police officials including a subinspector have been suspended for negligenceHarioms wife Pinki demanded justice for her husbands killing The couple has a fouryearold daughterThey caught him and beat him to death The accused should be punished in the same way my husband was killed I want justice from the government she told IANSHarioms father also demanded the death penalty for the accused and called for bulldozer actionMy son was murdered We received the information on October 2 We demand that the killers be given the death penalty and their houses be demolished with bulldozers he saidThe incident has triggered a sharp political reaction with Opposition parties accusing the BJPled Uttar Pradesh government of failing to ensure the safety of Dalits and marginalised communitiesThe government however has assured that strict action will be taken against those responsibleDeputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak speaking to IANS said This is a very tragic incident and I strongly condemn it Strictest action will be taken against all those found guilty If any responsible police officers are found negligent strict action will be taken against them as well IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/dalit-man-lynched-to-death-in-raebareli-family-demands-death-penalty-641738.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-790-gm-of-drugs-valued-at-rs-16-crore-seized-four-arrested-641585.html Jaipur Oct 4 In a significant breakthrough against organised crime and drug trafficking the police in Rajasthans Jhalawar on Saturday have seized 790 gm of smack worth Rs 16 crore and arrested four persons in a meticulously planned operation The operation also led to the recovery of Rs 10 lakh in cash suspected to be used for purchasing the drugs along with a car used for transportationThe special operation was led by Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal narcotics under the NDPS ActThis successful bust marks the seventh major operation in Jhalawar under Section 30 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act which pertains to conspiracy in smuggling drugs in commercial quantitiesSimilar actions have previously been carried out in Kamkheda Jhalrapatan Dag and Kotwali police station areasThe latest action was executed jointly by the Pidawara police station and the District Special Team under the direct supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police Chiranji Lal Meena and CEO Sunil KumarOn Friday while patrolling the BanskhediDhabalbhoj route police intercepted a suspicious white carUpon inspection authorities found 790 gm of smack and Rs 10 lakh in cash concealed inside the vehicleFour suspects were arrested on the spot including Mohammad Anees alias Bunty 38 Shadab Khan 27 Mohammad Mazhar 22 and Arish Khan 19All four accused are residents of Pidawara in Jhalawar districtPreliminary interrogation revealed that the accused had procured the drugs from Alote in Madhya Pradesh and were en route to Jaipur for distributionInvestigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the smuggling network identify additional accomplices and trace supply and consumption locationsThe operation was spearheaded by Surendra Gurjar incharge of the District Special Team and Ramkaran Station House Officer of Pidawara Police StationHead Constable Niranjan Pidawara Police Station and Constable Rajesh District Special Team played pivotal roles in the successful execution of the operation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-790-gm-of-drugs-valued-at-rs-16-crore-seized-four-arrested-641585.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rg-kar-rape-victims-parents-dismiss-ncrb-report-calling-kolkata-safest-city-641587.html Kolkata Oct 4 The parents of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday have refuted the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau NCRB published where Kolkata has been termed as the safest city across the country As per the NCRB report Kolkata for 2023 latest available has recorded the lowest cognisable offences per lakh people which is the fourth time in a rowOn Saturday while speaking to the media persons the parents of the RG Kar victim rubbished this part of the NCRB report and claimed that these findings were not based on proper field research and probably the report was prepared to please anyoneWas my daughter secured and that too at her workplace Was the senior citizen at Kultali in South 24 Parganas district who became a victim of gangrape this week safe No one is secure here I do not know who prepared the report It seems that the report was prepared while sitting in the comfort of the office and without any proper fieldbased research the victims mother saidThe victims father expressed doubts over the credibility of those in the NCRB who have prepared the reportI do not know who in NCRB is responsible for preparing such reports Even if I believe that the report of Kolkata being the safest city in the country does that not mean the safety aspect in other Indian cities is unimaginable I doubt that the NCRB had been misled and hence the outcome was such a report the victims father saidAccording to him the only possibility is that the police personnel in Kolkata do not register most of the complaints filed by common people and hence the crime figures in the city are projected as lowWe can realise what the reality is since our daughter left Probably the experiences are the same he addedAs per the latest report of NCRB Kolkata recorded 839 cognisable offences per lakh people in 2023 the lowest among the 19 cities IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rg-kar-rape-victims-parents-dismiss-ncrb-report-calling-kolkata-safest-city-641587.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/semi-naked-body-of-woman-recovered-from-school-in-bengals-purulia-641596.html Kolkata Oct 4 The halfnaked body of an unidentified woman was recovered from the premises of a primary school in West Bengals Purulia district police officials said on Saturday The incident has created an unrest in the areaAccording to police sources the body was recovered from Alangidanga Primary School in ward number 21 of Purulia cityThe body was found in the area surrounded by a wall on one side of the schoolThe body was halfnaked which raised questions whether the woman was raped and murderedUpon receiving the information local police reached the school premises and sent the body for an autopsyAn investigation has been initiated in the matterThe police officers are trying to find out how did the body ended up in the school premises as staterun schools in West Bengal are closed for Durga puja vacationA case has started The process of identifying the body is on As schools are closed it is being investigated whether the woman was murdered somewhere else and the body was dumped in the school It is also being investigated whether the woman was raped That can only be confirmed once we receive the autopsy report a senior officer of Purulia district police saidThe investigation has been started by the Purulia Sadar police stationThe body was sent to the Purulia Government Medical College Hospital for the autopsySearches have been started at various placesThe police are also looking for any missing person complaint lodged in nearby areas to ascertain the identity of the deceased womanThe development came as a shock to the people of Purulia city who are soaking in the festive spiritEven on Saturday idol immersion is taking place while puja committees are taking out processions with idols before immersionSuch an incident has cast a shadow on the festive mood of the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/semi-naked-body-of-woman-recovered-from-school-in-bengals-purulia-641596.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-to-hear-on-monday-plea-challenging-sonam-wangchuks-detention-641599.html New Delhi Oct 4 The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo wife of Sonam Wangchuk challenging the detention of the Lehbased climate activist As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria will take up the matter for hearing on October 6In a tweet posted on social media platform X on Friday Angmo said I have sought relief from the Supreme Court of India through a Habeas Corpus petition against Sonam Wangchuks detention It is one week today Still I have no information about Wangchuks health the condition he is in nor the grounds of detentionThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs held Sonam Wangchuk responsible for inciting violence in Leh townWangchuk had been on a hunger strike since September 10 and when violence started in the town he broke his fast and escaped from the spot in an ambulanceThe activist was later detained under the National Safety Act NSA and shifted to Jodhpur jail in RajasthanBoth the Leh Apex Body LAB and the Kargil Democratic Alliance KDA spearheading the agitation for statehood and the UTs inclusion in the 6th Schedule have demanded unconditional release of Sonam Wangchuk and all others detained on September 24 in addition to fixing responsibility for the firing in which four civilians were killedFour locals identified as Jigmet Dorjey of Kharnak Rinchen Dadul of Hanu Stanzin Namgail of Igoo and Tsewang Tharchin of Skurbucha lost their lives in the firingThe UT administration has maintained that the security forces had to open fire in selfdefence when unruly protesters pelted stones and torched a CRPF vehicle with the intention of burning alive the jawans inside the vehicleThe mob also torched the local BJP office and the office of the LAB while the vehicle of DGP SD Singh Jamwal was smashed and the police chief escaped with bruisesWangchuk a prominent activist from Ladakh has been widely respected for his work in education environmental conservation and other social causes He has been a vocal advocate for education reforms and sustainable development in LadakhOver the years Wangchuk has received national and international recognition for his efforts in creating lowcost schooling models promoting environmental conservation and encouraging scientific innovation among students IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-to-hear-on-monday-plea-challenging-sonam-wangchuks-detention-641599.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/murder-convict-who-jumped-parole-arrested-in-delhis-anand-vihar-641622.html New Delhi Oct 5 A 36yearold man a murder convict who jumped parole has been arrested from Delhis Anand Vihar police said on Sunday The accused was identified as Deepak Kumar alias Sanjay a resident of Village Soop in Uttar Pradeshs Baghpat the police said in a statementThe police have also recovered a 32 bore sophisticated illegal pistol along with six live cartridges from the possession of the accusedBased on specific intelligence a swift and wellcoordinated operation was carried out by the team of Inspector Satendra KhariISC Crime Branch comprising Sub Inspectors Amit Kumar Sanjay Kumar ASI Randhir Head Constables Sanoj Brijesh Surender and Lalit under the supervision of Ramesh Lamba ACPISC on September 30 leading to the arrest of KumarThe team arrested the accused after mounting surveillance and laying a trap at Anand Vihar Bus TerminalMultiple Delhi courts have announced Kumar as a Proclaimed Offender POA case was registered under relevant sections of law at the PS Crime Branch and an investigation was initiatedDuring further investigation raids were conducted in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to arrest the source of arms and ammunitionKumar was involved in a murder case in Sukhpura Chowk in Haryanas Rohtak in which he was sentenced to 20 years imprisonmentWhen the accused was released on parole in 2023 he absconded and settled in Shivraj Park Nangloi Kumar also entered into a marriage in the national capitalEarlier in 2015 Kumar and his associates murdered two people near the Soop village canal Later in 2015 Kumar murdered his jail associate Sohanbir with an iron rod after a quarrel in the Baba Haridas Nagar areaThe accused was also involved in vehicle theft at the Nihal Vihar Police StationThe accused was involved in a total of nine cases including murder four robbery two Arms Act two and theft one in Delhi Haryana and Uttar Pradesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/murder-convict-who-jumped-parole-arrested-in-delhis-anand-vihar-641622.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-unearths-rs-469-lakh-consignment-fraud-in-kashmir-641634.html Srinagar Oct 5 The Economic Offences Wing of JampK Crime Branch Kashmir said on Sunday that a Punebased imposter has been booked in a Rs 469 lakh consignment fraud for allegedly duping a complainant on the pretext of supplying natural nuts A statement by the Economic Offences Wing EOW said that a written complaint was received wherein it was alleged that a person based in Pune claiming to be the proprietor of a firm named DK Enterprises contacted the complainant and assured the supply of natural nuts However despite receiving an advance payment the consignment was never delivered thereby cheating the complainant of Rs 4690 lakhUpon receipt of the complaint a preliminary enquiry was initiated at the Economic Offences Wing Crime Branch KashmirThe police in their statement said that during the course of the probe it prima facie surfaced that the alleged supplier by deceitful means placed a false supply order and misrepresented DK Enterprises as a legitimate supplier of natural nutsThe complainant was induced to part with the money on this pretext which later turned out to be fraudulent The acts on the part of the accused thus prima facie disclose the commission of cognizable offences punishable under Section 420 of the IPC read with Section 66D of the Information Technology Act the press note mentionedAccordingly cognisance has been taken and a formal case has been registered at the Police Station Economic Offences Wing Crime Branch Kashmir Further investigation into the matter is in progress the statement saidThe police said that the requirement was for a consignment of natural nuts from a particular brand dealing in certain edibles like nut butter etc mostly used during breakfastThe security forces and JampK Police are carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers OGWs sympathisers drug smugglers and economic offenders It is believed that to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror a holistic approach is necessary rather than merely targeting the gunwielding terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-unearths-rs-469-lakh-consignment-fraud-in-kashmir-641634.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:56:00 +0530