Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: Cybercrime in Madhya Pradesh has taken a frightening turn—beyond financial frauds, it is now claiming lives. In a shocking incident, a senior advocate from Bhopal died by suicide after receiving a threatening call from cyber criminals who falsely accused him of sending money to suspects involved in the recent Delhi blast. The victim, 68-year-old Advocate Shivkumar Verma, lived with his wife in Barkhedi, Jahangirabad. His children reside in Pune and Delhi. On Monday evening, while his wife was in Delhi for treatment, she tried calling him several times but received no response. Concerned, she asked a tenant to check on him. Around 10:30 PM, the tenant found the door locked from inside. When he looked through the window, he saw Verma hanging from the ceiling fan. Police were im...

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: A major police operation in Gwalior has uncovered a disturbing truth about two spa centers operating in the city’s posh areas. According to Female DSP Shikha Soni, customers were charged ₹1,600 per massage, while the girls performing the work received only ₹500. Police Raid Reveals Exploitation The raid targeted SS Ayurved Spa Center and Black Pearl Spa Center, both located in the City Center area under University Police Station jurisdiction. The operation exposed the use of spa facilities as a front for sex work. During the raid, police caught several men and women in compromising situations and seized a large amount of objectionable material. In total, seven women, two managers, and two customers were taken into custody. Girls Exploited via Social Media ...

Sehore, Madhya Pradesh: A massive student protest erupted at VIT College in Sehore on Tuesday night, triggered by poor food and drinking water quality. Approximately 4,000 students created chaos on campus, setting a bus, vehicles—including the Vice-Chancellor’s car—and even an ambulance on fire. The administration intervened and has now declared a holiday for the college until 30 November. Students Raise Alarm Over Poor Food and Water The protest began over allegations of substandard food and water at the college, which reportedly caused several students to fall ill with jaundice, and in some cases, resulted in fatalities. Around 100 students have been admitted to hospitals in Ashta, Sehore, and Bhopal. Videos surfaced showing hostel wardens and security guards allegedly assaulting s...

Sagar, Madhya Pradesh: The state of Madhya Pradesh celebrates the 156th birth anniversary of Dr. Hari Singh Gaur, a visionary educationist, legal luminary, and philanthropist who laid the foundation of Sagar University by donating his entire estate for the cause of education. Known for his extraordinary generosity, Dr. Gaur also served as Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University and Nagpur University during his illustrious career. A Legacy of Education and Philanthropy Dr. Gaur’s commitment to empowering Bundelkhand’s youth led him to dedicate over ₹2 crore worth of property and ₹20 lakh in cash through his will to establish Sagar University, now known as Dr. Hari Singh Gaur Central University. This monumental contribution, made in 1946 before India’s independence, was considered one of t...

Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh: A tragic incident has cast a shadow over what should have been a joyful wedding season in Rajgarh district. A bride from Lalitpur unexpectedly passed away just five days before her scheduled wedding, leaving both families in deep shock. According to police reports, the bride, Aarti, daughter of Ramdas from Bikana village, Lalitpur, was traveling with her family to Shujalpur to participate in pre-wedding rituals with the groom, Jaish Agrawal. The wedding was scheduled to take place on 30 November in Shujalpur. During the journey on Tuesday, the bride suddenly began vomiting in the car, and her condition rapidly worsened. Her family rushed her to Byawara Civil Hospital for medical treatment, but she tragically succumbed shortly after arriving. Shock and Sorr...

Indore: Madhya Pradesh police have busted a major gold fraud in Indore, arresting four conmen who allegedly duped a local jeweler of nearly half a kilogram of gold, valued at approximately ₹50 lakh. The accused were apprehended from Rishikesh and Jodhpur. According to police reports, the incident came to light when a jeweler approached Bhanwarkua police station, reporting that he had been contacted on WhatsApp by individuals posing as customers. The gang placed an order for five “Queen Necklaces.” When one of the accused visited the shop, he handed over fake gold-like pieces and fled with the real necklaces. An FIR was registered under BNS, and an investigation was launched immediately. CCTV Footage and Mobile Tracking Lead to Arrests Using CCTV footage, mobile location data, and ...

Gwalior: Protests have erupted in Gwalior following controversial remarks made by IAS officer Santosh Verma regarding Brahmin women. Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other organizations have strongly condemned his statements and submitted an application at Murar police station, demanding that an FIR be registered against him. The police have taken the matter under investigation. A video of Verma’s statement, made during a meeting organized by AZAXS at Dr. Ambedkar Maidan in Bhopal, has gone viral on social media. In the video, Verma, who is also Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture, reportedly said that the demand for reservation will continue “until a Brahmin gives his daughter in marriage to my son,” implying that social progress is incomplete without such personal alliance...

Jabalpur: Allegations have surfaced regarding the illegal settlement of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals in the Hinotiya Bhoy area of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Reports suggest that these individuals have occupied government land for several years and are allegedly using forged Aadhaar cards and voter IDs to avail benefits under government schemes. During verification for the SIR (Special Identification Report), local BLO (Booth Level Officer) reportedly found that no valid documents were being presented by the residents. Following these findings, Hindu nationalist organizations — Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal — have issued an ultimatum to the administration, demanding that the settlers vacate government land by 27 November. According to sources, hundreds of families, ...