Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The man terrorizing women in Pipilani and Ayodhya Nagar, Bhopal, has finally been apprehended. Devendra Ahirwar, 37, dubbed the “Psycho Cutter Man,” allegedly attacked women after a series of personal setbacks, including a failed love affair and separation from his wife. Police caught him while he was planning a fifth attack. A Life of Betrayal and HatredDevendra, a resident of Sagar, reportedly struggled to cope with life’s disappointments. After marrying in an attempt to move on, his wife left him shortly thereafter. Feeling betrayed and embittered, Devendra developed a deep-seated hatred for women. Fuelled by this anger, he began targeting women in public spaces with a thermo-cutter, spreading fear throughout the community and forcing many women to stay off th...

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: A gas leak caused a major blast at the Railway Spring Factory in Sithouli, Gwalior, on Thursday, leaving five workers injured. The injured are currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Blast Occurs During Maintenance WorkAccording to reports, employees of M/s Taikisha Company were performing maintenance on a machine at the factory when LPG gas leaked from the equipment. A spark triggered an explosion and fire, engulfing five workers who were directly involved in the maintenance. Other workers nearby were unharmed. Fire Quickly Brought Under ControlEmergency fire-fighting equipment was used to control the blaze, but not before five workers sustained burn injuries. The injured employees have been identified as Hemant Chaubey, Yogesh, Amar Singh, Kau...

Sehore, Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh Revenue Minister Karan Singh Verma has sparked controversy with his remarks to beneficiaries of the “Ladli Behna Yojana.” During the inauguration of new sub-health centers in Dhamanda village, the minister openly threatened women on stage, warning that their names would be removed from the scheme if they failed to attend official programs. Minister Issues On-Stage WarningMinister Verma expressed his frustration at the low turnout of beneficiaries during the event. He told the gathering, “I will ask the CEO to call everyone on a single day. If they do not come, their names will be removed, and a report will be sent.” In Dhamanda village, 894 beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month under the scheme. The minister cited previous delays in payments durin...

Satna, Madhya Pradesh: During a Hanumant Katha in Shivrajpur, Satna district, Bageshwardham head priest Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri performed a remarkable act that left thousands of devotees in awe. He reportedly read the thoughts of an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) on duty and called him to the stage, revealing personal details about the officer’s daughter’s health and treatment. ASI Surendra Kumar Summoned from CrowdASI Surendra Kumar, posted at Dharkundi police station, was diligently performing his duties when he wondered whether Shastri would notice him amidst the large crowd. As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Shastri gestured for him to come forward. Smiling, Shastri addressed him: “You were thinking whether we would call you, weren’t you?” Surendra Kumar became emoti...

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: A dramatic incident occurred during the welcome rally of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) State President Shyam Tailor, when a hydrogen-filled balloon exploded on the stage. The loud blast caused panic among attendees, and several people, including President Tailor, fell to the ground. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. Blast Causes Chaos on StageThe accident took place as President Tailor made his first visit to Ujjain. Multiple welcome stages had been set up from Nanakheda to the BJP office to mark the occasion. As the presidential convoy reached the Sanwer Road area near Do Talab, an explosive incident shocked the crowd. According to reports, BJYM State Treasurer Jayant Rao Garud had prepared a welcome stage where Tailor was being felicitated. A ...

Baitul, Madhya Pradesh: The temptation of a fish almost cost a giant python its life. While trying to feast on fish trapped in a river net, the massive serpent, locally known as “Nagraj,” became entangled and struggled desperately to escape. The frantic scene caught the attention of a local fisherman, who quickly alerted wildlife rescuers. Caught in the NetIn the Ratamati village of Baitul, a fisherman had set up a net in the Machna River to catch fish. Upon checking the net later, he was stunned to find not just fish but a nearly 10-foot-long python trapped inside. The snake struggled violently, becoming more entangled with every movement. Rescue OperationRealizing the danger to the python’s life, the fisherman immediately contacted a local snake rescuer. Carefully and patiently, th...

Mandla, Madhya Pradesh: In a rare and astonishing case, the silent presence of two bulls helped crack a mysterious murder in Mandla. For the first time in the region, police successfully traced a killer thanks to the “testimony” of animals. The investigation revolved around the mysterious death of an elderly woman. Instead of high-tech clues, the key lead came from two bulls that had been tied in a field for two days. Their unusual behavior led police straight to the suspect. Mysterious Death Sparks InvestigationSuperintendent of Police Rajat Saklecha revealed that on 18 January, the body of a woman was found in a water-filled pit at a gravel quarry in Banjara Tola Khursipar, under Maharajpur police station. The deceased was later identified as Harauti Bai of village Kohri. Early inv...

Bundelkhand is gearing up for an ambitious wildlife initiative. The Veerangana Durgawati Tiger Reserve in Nauradehi is set to soon witness the graceful leaps of African cheetahs. Preparations are underway, including the construction of specialized enclosures such as “soft release bomas” and “quarantine bomas.” With this project, Nauradehi is poised to become the country’s first tiger reserve where big cats—tigers, leopards, and cheetahs—can be seen coexisting. Ground-Level Preparations UnderwayFollowing the success of the Cheetah Project in Kuno and Gandhi Sagar, the Veerangana Durgawati Tiger Reserve in Sagar district is now the focus for cheetah relocation. Ground-level work has commenced to set up enclosures and other essential facilities. Specific zones within the reserve have alrea...

Maihar: A chilling example of the dangers of online friendships has emerged from Maihar, Madhya Pradesh. A young man, working in Pune, fell victim to a honeytrap after befriending a woman on Instagram. The woman, along with her accomplices, lured him to Maihar, extorted money, and filmed him in a compromising situation. The IncidentShivshankar Gupta, a resident of Bhadnapur Pahad in Maihar, was approached by a woman identified as Mansi, also known as Goldy, on Instagram around 10 days prior. After building trust through chats and calls, Mansi convinced him to travel from Pune to Maihar to meet her. On 3 February, the two met at Ghantaghar Chowk at 7:30 pm, had dosas at the Indian Coffee House, and then she led him to her rented room in Ghurpura under the pretext of drinking water. Initi...

Ashoknagar: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia made a notable visit to the residence of Congress leader and former MLA Gopal Singh Chauhan on Wednesday, drawing attention in the local political scene. Gopal Singh, known to be a close associate of senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh, welcomed Scindia warmly, touching his feet as a mark of respect. Scindia, currently touring his parliamentary constituency of Ashoknagar, paid homage to the late mother of the former MLA at his residence in Chanderi assembly area. During his visit, he interacted with the Chauhan family, inquiring about their well-being and reminiscing about past political experiences. The arrival of Scindia at the Congress leader’s home sparked curiosity and drew a crowd, as Gopal Singh personally received him, touchin...