Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, February 10, 2026: Congress workers staged a fierce protest at the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on Monday over issues of contaminated water supply and the ongoing cattle-related controversy. Despite heavy police deployment and barricades, protesters broke through and entered the premises, clashing briefly with the authorities. The demonstrators raised slogans demanding the resignation of the Mayor and MIC members. Following the submission of a memorandum, they burned effigies of the Mayor and MIC members, portraying them as “Ravana,” and displayed a cutout of the Mayor with eleven heads. Protest Led by Local LeadersThe demonstration began around 11:30 AM under the leadership of Ravindra Sahu, also known as ‘Jhumarwala’. Former corporators and party workers ...

Gwalior: A tragic stampede occurred during the Kalash Yatra in Gwalior, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to four others. The event was part of the consecration ceremony of Asia’s largest Navgrah Temple, taking place in the Dabra area of the city. The incident occurred on Tuesday, the first day of the consecration festivities scheduled from February 10 to 20. The Kalash Yatra had begun as planned in the morning, but panic broke out during the procession, leading to a stampede. The deceased, an elderly woman, was pronounced dead on the spot, while two to three women sustained injuries and were immediately admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Ceremony Overseen by Former Minister Narottam MishraThe consecration (Pran Pratishtha) of the Navgrah Peeth is being conduc...

Rewa: A shocking theft unfolded during a wedding in Rewa district, when a jewelry box belonging to a mother went missing—only to be revealed that the culprit was her own teenage son. The Chaurahata Police, using mobile tracking technology, traced the boy and uncovered the startling truth. Jewelry and Son Disappear Together The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon around 2 PM, when a woman visiting Rewa from Sidhi district for a family wedding noticed that her jewelry box was missing. Her suspicion intensified when she realized that her teenage son was also absent. Police immediately began searching for the boy after his mobile phone went offline. By late Saturday night, the teen was located in Sidhi. Initially, he denied involvement, even when questioned by his mother. However,...

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: A young man’s passion for creating social media content turned fatal at the Rihand Reservoir in Singrauli on Tuesday. Santosh Shah, along with his friends, was shooting a reel while standing on a boat in the middle of the dam when he slipped and fell into the deep waters. Despite immediate rescue attempts, his body has not yet been recovered. Incident Details The incident occurred in Baliyari area under the Kotwali police jurisdiction. According to eyewitnesses, Santosh, eager to make the reel more engaging, stood at the edge of the boat. Suddenly, he lost his balance and fell into the reservoir. Struggling to save himself, he was quickly overpowered by the strong current. Those present reported that Santosh could not swim, which made the situation even ...

Mumbai: In a serious allegation that has once again brought Mumbai’s dance bar industry into controversy, women working as bar dancers in Andheri have approached the Maharashtra State Women’s Commission, accusing local police officials of harassment and inappropriate behaviour. According to the complaint submitted by the women, police personnel allegedly forcefully take selfies without consent, enter changing rooms, and demand personal details such as home addresses and phone numbers. The women have claimed that such acts have created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in their workplaces. ‘Police Enter Bars After 9:30 PM, Misbehave With Women,’ Allegation The bar dancers stated that police officials frequently visit dance bars late in the evening, especially after 9:30 PM, and ...

Bhopal: After the much-discussed 90-degree Ashbagh bridge, another unusual and alarming example of poor urban planning has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh’s capital. In Bhopal’s Karond area, a public road has reportedly been constructed directly beneath a high-tension electricity tower, creating a serious safety hazard for residents. Locals have started calling the stretch the “Eiffel Tower Road”, as the tower standing above the road resembles the iconic structure from a distance. However, what looks amusing on social media is raising major concerns on the ground, especially due to the constant fear of electric shock and current leakage. Road Passes Directly Under High-Tension Tower The high-tension tower is located in Vinayak Colony, Karond, and has been standing there for several yea...

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: A minor road dispute in Ranjhi, Jabalpur, took a fatal turn on Saturday night when a furniture businessman was stabbed to death. The incident occurred near the Gokulpur Durga Temple around 11:30 PM after a car and motorcycle collision escalated into a violent attack. Victim Identified The deceased has been identified as Ekant Sahu (35), a local furniture trader. According to Ranjhi Police Station in-charge Umesh Golhani, Ekant was parking his Creta car along the roadside when it collided with a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. A verbal argument erupted immediately following the minor collision. Attack by Gang The motorcyclist reportedly called three to four accomplices, who arrived on two motorcycles and collectively attacked Ekant. Durin...

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: The Khargone police have solved a shocking murder case in the Kasrawad area, arresting a minor who allegedly killed a 41-year-old man after being refused when attempting an unnatural act. The victim, identified as Rakesh Chauhan (alias Raka, 41), a resident of Mutton Market, Kasrawad, was found dead in a secluded area near the local museum behind the Mutton Market. The body was discovered in a nude state with severe head and facial injuries, and blood-stained stones were found at the scene, indicating that the victim had been bludgeoned to death. Timeline of the Incident The crime occurred between the night of January 30 and 31, 2026. Police were alerted on January 31, and upon reaching the site, the forensic team collected evidence with the help of FSL, ...

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: The Sanawad police in Khargone district have uncovered a sophisticated honey-trap gang that blackmailed victims using intimate videos to extort money. The gang, comprising three women and two men, would lure victims, secretly record videos, and threaten to circulate them or implicate the victims in false cases to demand large sums of money. The LureAccording to the complaint filed at Sanawad Police Station, a victim from Satajana village stated that on 2 February, a woman identifying herself as Sapna repeatedly called him and invited him to her home in Padmavati Colony, Sanawad. Once he arrived, the woman led him into a room under the pretext of consensual interaction, when suddenly two men and another woman entered. Blackmail and ExtortionThe gang threatene...