Madhya Pradesh

In a major anti-drug operation, Narsinghpur police intercepted 152 kilograms of illegal ganja on National Highway-44, valued at approximately ₹50 lakh in the international market. The consignment was being transported from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, to Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, when police traced and apprehended the smugglers. The operation began after a tip-off alerted authorities about a large consignment moving along NH-44. Acting swiftly, the Kotwali police set up strategic checkpoints. A suspicious pickup vehicle bearing registration number CG 06 M 0931 was spotted speeding along the highway. Police pursued the vehicle and executed a precise ambush near Kapuri T-junction, successfully stopping it. Upon searching the vehicle, authorities discovered numerous empty crates. A closer in...

Agar Malwa: Devotees planning to visit the world-famous Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda, Agar Malwa, should note that the temple will remain closed for all worship and rituals on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, due to the lunar eclipse. The temple management has issued prior notice to avoid inconvenience to visitors. Timing of Sutak PeriodThe eclipse’s sutak period will begin at 6:20 AM on 3 March. From this time, all darshan (temple viewing), havan (fire rituals), poojas, and other religious activities will be completely suspended. Entry to the sanctum sanctorum will remain prohibited, and the temple doors will stay closed until the lunar eclipse ends. Regular worship and rituals, including havan, will resume on 4 March 2026 at 6:00 AM after the Mangala Aarti, when the temple gates reopen. ...

Bhopal: In a major decision favoring sports shooters, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Bhopal Collector to immediately issue 1,000 cartridges to each shooter affiliated with the Rifle Association of India. The order comes after a challenge to the administration’s reduction in cartridge allocation. The bench, headed by Justice Vishal Mishra, ruled in favor of the petitioners. Background of the Case Earlier, the Bhopal Collector had cut down the cartridge quota for 30 shooters, citing that the players were not participating in enough competitions. Under the Arms Act, specific quotas exist for shooters based on their category. Senior shooters can receive up to 1 lakh cartridges per year, keeping 50,000 at a time, while emerging players are entitled to 30,000 cartridges ann...

Dhar, Madhya Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded at a private examination center in Dhar district during the ongoing 10th board examinations, when a female student gave birth in the washroom. The minor, whose family was unaware of her pregnancy, was immediately admitted to the Community Health Center. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway. Sudden Labor During ExamThe student was appearing for her mathematics paper when she suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain. She proceeded to the washroom, where she delivered a baby. Emergency services (108 Ambulance) were called, and both the student and the newborn were taken to the Community Health Center. The incident occurred at a private school in Housing Board Colony, under Sector-1 police station jurisdiction. ...

Guna/Gwalior: Justice has finally been delivered for Alka Jain, a mother who was wrongfully accused of murdering her only son, Abhyuday Jain, after his tragic death. The police had initially named her the prime suspect, placing her in custody while she was still grieving. The Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has now quashed all charges against her, calling the lower court’s decision “entirely based on imaginary assumptions.” Tragic Death of a Young Boy Alka Jain, married to Anupam Jain on June 1, 2006, gave birth to their son Abhyuday on February 1, 2011. Due to her husband’s job transfer, she was living in Guna with her 15-year-old son. On February 14, 2025, she found Abhyuday hanging in their bathroom. She rushed him to the district hospital, but doctors declared him ...

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): The long-standing dispute over the Bhojshala complex in Dhar has intensified after Muslim representatives rejected the recent Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report, calling it “misleading” and announcing their decision to challenge it in the High Court on March 16. The ASI report, based on scientific examination and excavation, has concluded that the present structure—identified as Kamal Maula Mosque—was constructed using remnants of an ancient Hindu temple. The findings have reignited tensions between Hindu and Muslim groups over the historical character of the site. Muslim Side Rejects Temple-Origin Findings The petitioner in the case, Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society, has dismissed the ASI’s conclusions. Society president Abdul Samad stated that t...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, February 24, 2026: In a disturbing case from the state capital, Bhopal Police have exposed a criminal network led by two sisters, Aamrin and Aafrin, who allegedly lured Hindu women under the pretext of jobs, forced them to wear burqas, coerced them into converting to Islam, and presented them to male associates. Three people have been arrested so far, with investigations ongoing. Modus Operandi of the Network According to police, the sisters, along with their associates, promised employment to women and then subjected them to sexual exploitation. Victims were reportedly taken to locations in Mumbai and Ahmedabad where they were abused in the presence of the sisters’ male companions. Threats were also made to defame the women using photographs and videos. Th...

Gwalior: Panic gripped commuters and toll staff on Monday evening after two motorcycle-borne युवकों opened fire at the Baretha Toll Plaza on National Highway 719 under the Maharajpura police station limits in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. According to eyewitnesses, the accused arrived from the Bhind side on a motorcycle. One of them was wearing a helmet to conceal his identity. He approached Booth No. 7, where supervisor Rohit Kumar was on duty, and handed him a handwritten note, asking that it be delivered to the manager. Gunfire After Delivering the Note Before the staff could comprehend the situation, the helmeted युवक allegedly pulled out a pistol and began firing indiscriminately. Four to five rounds were reportedly fired within seconds, triggering chaos across the toll premises. ...

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking cybercrime incident, 90-year-old retired Air Force doctor Narayan Mahadev fell victim to a “digital arrest” scam, losing ₹2.5 crore from his bank account. The elderly doctor, a resident of Windsor Hill Township in Gwalior, lodged a complaint with the Superintendent of Police (SP) office on Monday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. According to police reports, Mahadev and his wife live alone, while their children reside elsewhere. On January 25, he received a phone call from a person claiming that Mahadev’s documents had been misused in fraudulent activities. The caller intimidated him by citing multiple agencies, creating fear and confusion. Believing the caller’s claims, Mahadev was effectively “digitally arrested” by the criminals...

Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh: In a heart-wrenching incident from Adwada village, 30-year-old Nuri Bai has died after a nine-day battle for life in Dahod Hospital, Gujarat, following a shocking act in which she allegedly gave her three children poison-laced tea and then consumed it herself. Tragically, all three children—Savitri (7), Kartik (5), and Divya (3)—had already died before her. The incident took place on February 13, while Nuri Bai’s husband, Mukesh Bhilala, was away in Gujarat for work. Reports indicate that Nuri Bai first served the tea mixed with pesticide to her children and then drank it herself. The children were immediately hospitalized, but despite medical intervention, all three succumbed to the poisoning. They were collectively cremated on February 14. Nuri Bai was ad...