Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: IAS officer Santosh Verma has sparked widespread outrage in Madhya Pradesh after making a highly controversial statement regarding Brahmin daughters and the continuation of caste-based reservation. The remark, made while addressing members of the AJACS (All India Junior Administrative Cadres Society) after his appointment as the state president of the organization, has gone viral on social media and triggered protests. Statement Sparks Outrage During the event, Verma reportedly said, “Reservation should continue until my son is married to a Brahmin’s daughter or is offered a daughter in marriage by a Brahmin family.” The statement has been widely criticized as insensitive and indicative of a questionable mindset. Community Reacts Strongly The Brahmin com...

Raisen, Madhya Pradesh: Tensions have escalated in Raisen district as the accused in a heinous sexual assault case against a six-year-old girl continues to evade arrest three days after the incident. The accused, identified as Salman (23), remains at large despite continuous police efforts, prompting furious locals to block National Highway-46 in protest. Incident Details The crime occurred early Wednesday morning around 8:00 AM in the Gauharganj police jurisdiction. According to police reports, Salman brutally assaulted the six-year-old child, sparking widespread outrage across the area. Despite intensive search operations over the past 72 hours, the suspect has not been apprehended. Public Anger and Protests Outraged residents, particularly women and children, staged a sit-in...

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: A family’s joyous return from festivities turned into a tragedy in Khargone when a road accident claimed the lives of three members spanning three generations. A collision between a university bus and a two-wheeler resulted in the instantaneous death of a mother, her son, and her grandson. The accident occurred on Monday evening in the Gogawa police station area when a private university bus, transporting students home, collided head-on with the two-wheeler carrying family members returning from a local celebration. The impact was so severe that 50-year-old Badal Bai, her 22-year-old son Arun, and her 9-year-old grandson Raj died on the spot. Another young relative, 7-year-old Tappu, was seriously injured and rushed to the district hospital for treatment. Po...

Badwani, Madhya Pradesh: During the intensive monitoring of the special voter list revision program, Badwani District Collector and District Election Officer, Jayati Singh, was spotted in a display of simplicity and dedication that has won widespread appreciation on social media. A photo circulating online shows her sitting on the floor of a makeshift hut-like shop, reviewing documents alongside a Booth Level Officer (BLO). Collector Singh, known for her proactive approach, has been personally inspecting both urban and rural areas under Assembly Constituency No. 190 (Badwani) to ensure the voter list revision progresses efficiently. During her visits, she conducted house-to-house surveys, physical verification, document collection, and assessed the digitization process while interacting...

Jabalpur: The Jabalpur Police have arrested three young women associated with the notorious ‘Killer Queen’ gang after a video showing them assaulting another girl went viral on social media. The video, which circulated on Instagram under the handle “Killer Queen,” depicted a shocking act of violence near a cremation ground, prompting swift police action. Video Shows Brutal AssaultThe gang, known for creating fear through viral reels, targeted a girl in the video. One of the women is seen grabbing the victim’s hair, slamming her to the ground, and striking her neck and chest with kicks. A second girl is seen shouting, while a third records the assault. The caption on the post read: “We’ll give wounds in a day… but they will be deep.” The bio of the account ominously stated: “Don says dar...

Indore: A minor incident at Gautam Bus Travels depot turned violent when three men attacked a passerby, leaving him seriously injured. The entire episode was captured on CCTV, aiding police in their investigation. The Incident The victim, Suresh, son of Chinkak Chaudhary from Manjharia, Uttar Pradesh, had just gotten off a bus to get breakfast. As he walked past, his hand accidentally brushed against Harsh Sonkar, who immediately reacted with verbal abuse. Within moments, Harsh’s companions Sachin and Shakti alias Chhotu joined in, surrounding and assaulting Suresh. Stabbing Injury During the attack, Sachin drew a knife and stabbed Suresh in the abdomen, causing serious injuries. Two friends accompanying Suresh, Hitesh and Vikas, managed to help him reach MY Hospital for urgent...

Mandsaur: In a swift and decisive operation, Mandsaur Police have solved a brutal murder case within 48 hours, arresting two accused, including the victim’s husband-in-law and his friend. The incident took place in Bhuniyakhadi village under the Vaidyanagar police station jurisdiction. Suspicious Death Turns Out to Be Murder On November 19, authorities received information from Dharmendra Dhangar regarding the suspicious death of Kamal alias Bheru Dhangar (24), whose body was found at his father-in-law’s residence. Examination revealed deep injuries on the body, confirming it was a premeditated murder. Investigation Leads to Arrest A special team led by Sub-Inspector Vinay Bundela and Kapil Sauratiya, with technical support from the cyber cell, conducted a thorough investigatio...

Balaghat: In a major operation, the Balaghat Forest Department has apprehended nine individuals involved in a superstition-based ritual claiming to bring wealth using turtles. Acting on a tip-off, the forest team intercepted a Scorpio carrying two live turtles, a Schedule-1 protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, intended for ritualistic use. Caught Red-Handed The arrest took place on the Kosmara-Lanji route, where the forest squad had received intelligence about a suspicious vehicle. The team stopped the Scorpio (MP 39 BB 1128) and, upon inspection, found the turtles concealed in a bag. The nine accused were identified as Ashish Mandlekar, Chainlal Thakre, Komal Bisen, Rajaram Meshram, Vishnu Bisen, Rajesh Bavne, Sasendra Chandel, Deepak Chauhan, and Shriram Nageshwar, ...