Madhya Pradesh

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...

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: Big news for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists: Kuno National Park is set to welcome eight more cheetahs from Botswana by 28 February 2026, as part of the state government’s ambitious plan to increase the cheetah population to 50 by the end of this year. Recently, the female cheetah Gamini gave birth to three cubs on 18 February, adding to the park’s growing cheetah population. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the ongoing cheetah reintroduction efforts, stating that the initiative exemplifies “progress through nature” and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the program. He called Project Cheetah one of the world’s most successful wildlife conservation projects. Three Years of Project Cheetah:The government issued an official stateme...

Bhopal: A recently constructed 1.8-kilometre cement road in Bhopal, built at a cost of ₹3 crore by the Public Works Department (PWD), has now become a serious environmental and safety hazard. During construction, concrete was poured directly around the roots of mature trees, restricting their ability to breathe and absorb water and nutrients. Experts warn that many of these trees could collapse within the next 2–5 years, posing a danger to pedestrians and motorists. Road Connects SoS to Awadhpuri:The road was intended to provide smoother connectivity between SoS and Awadhpuri. However, the construction methodology has caused irreparable damage to older trees. Trees like neem, peepal, and banyan, which take decades to mature, now face severe stress due to blocked access to oxygen, water,...

Bhopal: In a significant financial revelation, the Madhya Pradesh government has discovered ₹244.76 crore lying dormant in over 1.28 lakh forgotten government accounts. These accounts, many inactive for more than a decade, were recently identified during the state’s annual budget scrutiny by the Finance Department. One such account, initially opened by the Tribal Welfare Department to promote welfare schemes for tribal communities, had never been utilized and remained unnoticed for years. Upon review, officials realized the funds had been lying idle, prompting immediate recovery measures. Steps for Fund Recovery:The Finance Department has initiated the process to reclaim the dormant funds from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As per RBI regulations, funds in accounts inactive for ten...

Bhopal / Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh: Rumors of child abduction have once again sparked violent incidents in Madhya Pradesh. In Mandsaur, a mentally unstable elderly man was brutally beaten by a mob after being falsely accused of being a child thief. Meanwhile, Bhopal police have registered an FIR against an unknown individual for sharing a six-year-old fake video on Instagram, which reignited panic over child abductions. Viral Video Sparks PanicThe controversial video, originally from Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh, resurfaced on social media and fueled misinformation about child kidnappers in Bhopal. Authorities have initiated an investigation against the person responsible for circulating the misleading content. Bhopal police appealed to the public to exercise caution and not trust or...

Bhopal: A shocking incident of knife violence occurred at a snooker club in Ganesh Chowk, Tilak Jamalpura, Bhopal, involving minor students. According to police, two accused students attacked a peer, stabbing him 27 times within just 30 seconds. The incident has raised serious concerns about law and order in the city. Details of the Attack The victim, a student from Gautam Nagar, was playing at the snooker club when the accused entered and launched a sudden assault. In the attack, the victim sustained 10 cuts on his wrist, lost two fingers, and suffered injuries to his shoulder and back. He is currently undergoing treatment in hospital. Motive: Revenge for a Slap Police revealed that the accused, a 16-year-old tenth-grade student, shared the same coaching institute as the victi...

Bhopal, Feb 23, 2026: Two minor girls from Bhopal ran away from home after being scolded by their parents for not focusing on studies. The girls, both residents of the same colony and classmates at the same school, were traced and safely rescued from Lucknow by the police. They have since been reunited with their families. The incident came to light when the girls did not return home after school on February 20. Concerned about their sudden disappearance, the families filed a complaint at Habibganj Police Station, initially registering it as a potential kidnapping case. Technical Surveillance Leads to RescuePolice investigations revealed that the girls had boarded a train to Lucknow. Using CCTV footage, mobile phone tracking, and other technical surveillance methods, authorities were...