Madhya Pradesh

Khargone: Khargone police have cracked a major cyber fraud racket that was operating on WhatsApp by impersonating the district collector. The gang allegedly duped people using the collector’s display photo. A total of nine people have been arrested in connection with the case, including a woman from Mumbai and two minors. Gang Apprehended with Assistance from Rewa PoliceKhargone SP Ravindra Verma stated that with the help of Rewa police, the accused were arrested. The arrested include Gloria Fernandes (Adarsh Nagar, formerly Mumbai), Shivansh Singh Yadav, Shivendra Verma, Rohit Yadav, Vineet Chauhan, Pankaj Patel, and Deepak Patel (all residents of Rewa district). Preliminary investigation reveals that Pankaj Patel and Deepak Patel were the main operators of the gang. Police have also r...

Barwani: A sensational revelation has emerged from Barwani, where a Congress leader and his associate have been arrested for allegedly exploiting and blackmailing a 40-year-old woman for over two years. Police said several other accomplices in the racket are being investigated. Leaders in CustodyManish Goyal, a businessman and former Panchseml Block Congress President, along with his associate Bhagwan Solanki, were taken into custody by the police. They were produced before the court on Saturday, and Goyal was sent on a two-day police remand. Interrogation is expected to reveal the names of several other individuals involved in the operation. Congress Distances ItselfFollowing the arrests, the Congress party immediately suspended Goyal from all party positions. District Congress Pres...

Gwalior: A daring wife foiled her husband’s attempt at a second marriage in Gwalior. When she, accompanied by police, arrived at Mayur Garden, the groom, Zeeshan Mirza, jumped off the wedding stage and fled. Disappointed, the bride’s family returned home, and the wedding was called off. Marriage Troubles Emerge After One MonthThe woman, a resident of Kampoo Eidgah, revealed that she had married Zeeshan Mirza of Islampur on 17 December 2023. Initially, the marriage was peaceful, but conflicts arose after a month. She alleged that Zeeshan began physically abusing her and demanded a dowry of ₹1 lakh. After being unable to meet these demands due to her financial situation, she faced increasing harassment. The woman, who lives with her elderly mother following her father’s demise, finally lo...

Bhopal: Tensions continue to rise at VIT Bhopal’s Sehore campus following escalating unrest among students. Warden and Assistant Professor Prashant Pandey remains missing for the third consecutive day, despite multiple FIRs filed against him. The state’s Higher Education Department has taken serious note of the situation and is preparing stringent action against the university. Chaos and Unrest at VIT Sehore CampusEven on Saturday, efforts were underway to recover from incidents of vandalism and arson at the campus. Warden Pandey, who is accused of mistreatment and assaulting students along with other allegations, remains untraceable. In light of these events, the state Higher Education Department has initiated a thorough review of the campus situation. Strict Measures on the Horizon...

Balaghat: In a shocking incident, the bodies of a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, missing since Saturday, were found floating in a pond on Sunday morning. A bottle of pesticide was recovered near the site, suggesting the possibility of poisoning before the couple entered the water. Police are awaiting post-mortem reports to determine the exact cause of death. Bodies Discovered in PondThe incident occurred in the village of Salebardi under Rampayli police jurisdiction. The deceased have been identified as Prakash Rahangdale (45) and his daughter-in-law Seema Rahangdale (37), both residents of Salebardi. Locals spotted the bodies in the pond located between Salebardi and Yerwatola around 10 AM and immediately alerted the police. A large crowd gathered at the scene. Bike and Footwear ...

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s winter session begins today, December 1, promising to be a politically charged five-day event. The session will consist of four meetings, during which the government is expected to introduce several key bills. Meanwhile, the opposition is preparing to corner the government on critical issues such as law and order, healthcare, and public grievances. Four Meetings in Five DaysThe winter session will span five days with a total of four meetings scheduled. The opposition, led by Congress, has already strategized to challenge the government on various fronts. Congress has accused the ruling party of evading public accountability. Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar remarked, “The government continues to turn a blind eye to the issues of fa...

Balaghat, MP: In a major breakthrough, security forces have uncovered two significant Naxalite hideouts in Madhya Pradesh, marking one of the largest recoveries of explosives, advanced weaponry, and communication devices in recent years. This operation comes in the wake of Hawkeye Force Inspector Ashish Sharma’s martyrdom, intensifying efforts to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Weapons and Explosives Found in Forest HideoutsDuring a detailed search of the forests in Sirka-Mojadera and Alitola regions, security personnel recovered stockpiles of explosive materials, launcher rounds, live and spent cartridges, wireless sets, mobile phones, pen drives, memory cards, SIM cards, and Naxalite literature. Police officials described this as the largest seizure in recent years, delivering a sig...

Indore: A tragic incident in Indore claimed the life of 16-year-old Gulshan when a kite string, coated with glass and made of hazardous nylon, severed his neck. Gulshan was returning home with friends from the Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary when the fatal accident occurred. In a desperate attempt to save him, his friends also suffered injuries to their fingers. Fatal Incident on Bypass RoadAccording to Devendra Markam, in-charge of Tezaji Nagar Police Station, “Gulshan was riding his motorcycle on Bypass Road with friends when the kite string got entangled around his neck. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but succumbed to excessive bleeding.” Authorities have visited the site and are investigating all aspects of the incident. Chinese ‘Manja’ Linked to TragedyThe kite string i...

Ratlam, 29 November 2025: A Class 8 student at Bodhi International School, Ratlam, jumped from the third floor of the school building shortly after being allegedly threatened with suspension for bringing a mobile phone and recording reels on campus. The 14-year-old tribal student, a national-level skater, suffered severe injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in Ahmedabad. The incident has triggered widespread anger, leading to intense protests and a complete standoff between the school administration and members of the tribal community. Protest Erupts; School Surrounded by Angry Relatives and Tribal Organisations On Saturday, the situation escalated dramatically when the student’s family, grandmother, and tribal student organisations surrounded the school premises. Accusi...

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, 29 November 2025: In a major breakthrough, Shivpuri police have arrested six women from Uttar Pradesh who formed a “lady gang” and allegedly stole gold chains and mangalsutras during the ongoing religious discourse of Pandit Dhirendra Shastri (Bageshwar Baba). Police recovered stolen jewellery worth nearly ₹15 lakh from their possession. Modus Operandi: Mixed With Kalash Yatra in Red-Yellow Sarees The accused women, hailing from Azamgarh and Mau districts of Uttar Pradesh, blended into the Kalash Yatra on 23 November by wearing red and yellow sarees like devotees. Taking advantage of the dense crowd, they deliberately created chaos and pushed women from all sides. During the jostling, one of the gang members would swiftly cut and snatch gold chains and manga...