Madhya Pradesh

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Ranjeet Singh, popularly known as the “Dancing Cop” of Indore, has been demoted following departmental action after allegations of inappropriate interactions with a woman from Mumbai. The police headquarters has reverted him from the post of Acting Head Constable to his original rank of Constable. Background of the CaseRanjeet Singh, widely recognized across India for his engaging traffic management style, faced allegations from a woman named Radhika Singh, a resident of Mumbai. She claimed that Singh had offered friendship, suggested she visit Indore, and even offered to arrange her flight tickets and hotel stay. Feeling uncomfortable with his behavior, Radhika shared a video on social media expressing her objections. Departmental ActionCurrently posted at th...

Panna, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sharply criticized the state government and the prosecution for mishandling a dowry death case, calling their approach “intellectually dishonest.” A bench comprising Justice Vivek Agrawal and Justice Ram Kumar Chaube dismissed the state’s appeal challenging the acquittal of a husband accused of dowry harassment and involuntary manslaughter. Incident BackgroundThe case dates back to May 30, 2020, when Kavita Vishwas accidentally suffered burns after spilling hot tea on herself at home. She was hospitalized and later succumbed to her injuries on June 26, 2020. Prior to her death, Kavita had recorded a statement explicitly stating that her injury was accidental and that no one else was responsible for it. Despite this, a case was fil...

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a husband’s petition requesting a medical examination of his wife to determine her virginity. Justice Vivek Jain ruled that the petition, filed in a marital dispute, constituted an unnecessary and invasive intrusion into the wife’s privacy. Background of the CaseThe husband had filed for divorce on the grounds of cruelty, claiming that his wife refused to engage in sexual relations with him. The wife, in turn, denied the allegations and accused him of dowry harassment, physical and mental cruelty, and unnatural sexual acts. She also clarified that she was mentally fit and capable of making decisions. Husband’s Claim for Medical ExaminationIn family court, the husband argued that since his wife had accused him of un...

Bhopal: With the appointment of Nitin Naveen as the new national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the influence of Madhya Pradesh leaders is expected to grow within the party’s national team. Political circles suggest that several senior leaders from MP could be entrusted with key responsibilities at the national level, as the party gears up for “Mission 2029.” Current Representation from MPAt present, Satyanarayan Jatiya serves as a member of the parliamentary board, Om Prakash Dhurve is the national secretary, and Lal Singh Arya heads the Scheduled Caste Morcha. The upcoming national team may see the entry of new faces alongside these experienced leaders, reflecting a potential increase in SC and ST representation from the state. Vacant Positions Could Bring New Faces...

Bhopal: Unseasonal weather in Madhya Pradesh has caused widespread concern among farmers as heavy rains and hailstorms battered several districts on Tuesday night. The extreme weather has particularly affected wheat crops, with damage also reported to other standing crops. Bardwani, Khargone, and Shajapur Hit HardIn Bardwani district, heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds struck the district headquarters, while the Sendhwa subdivision also experienced downpours in the evening. Khargone district recorded rain in Khargone town, Kasrawad, Badwah, and Sanawad areas, with brief hail in Dogaon village causing worry among farmers. Shajapur district saw intermittent rainfall throughout the day. A sudden hailstorm in Shajapur city brought a sharp drop in temperatures. While some resident...

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: Shivpuri police have successfully busted an illegal arms factory in Papredu village, arresting two accused involved in manufacturing and planning the distribution of weapons in the region. Police Action Based on Tip-OffAccording to Additional SP Sanjeev Mule, the police received a tip-off on January 27 about illegal arms production being carried out in a small workshop (taperia) owned by Sukdev Rawat. Acting on the information, a police team conducted a raid. When confronted, Rawat attempted to flee but was apprehended by the police. Arrest and RecoveryInside the workshop, police found another individual, identified as Parshuram Jha from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, operating a grinder to cut iron rods—an essential step in the manufacture of firearms. Interrogatio...

Bhopal: In a notable statement promoting inclusive learning, senior IPS officer Raja Babu Singh has suggested that madrasa students should study the Bhagavad Gita alongside the Quran. The suggestion was made while addressing students of a madrasa in Dohra village, Sehore district, via video conference on the occasion of Republic Day. Message of Knowledge and EnlightenmentRaja Babu Singh, Additional Director General of Police (Training), encouraged students to broaden their horizons by studying the Gita, saying it could help illuminate their paths in life alongside the teachings of the Quran. “The madrasa’s Maulana is an old friend of mine and requested me to address the students on Republic Day. I congratulated the students on pursuing education and urged them and their teachers to cult...

Indore: In a disturbing incident in Indore, a police constable posted at ChhatriPura Police Station has been accused of molesting a minor schoolgirl. The 10th-grade student alleged that the constable repeatedly obstructed her path and attempted to harass her. Following her complaint, an FIR has been registered against the accused under the POCSO Act and other relevant sections. Constable Allegedly Grabs Student’s HandAccording to the police, the girl was on her way to a coaching class in the Chhatribag area on Tuesday when Constable Deepak, stationed at Dial-100 in Jayrampur Colony, allegedly blocked her path. The accused reportedly grabbed her hand and tried to coerce her into going with him. The terrified girl managed to free herself and safely reached her coaching class. Repeated ...