Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: The discovery of beef in a vehicle from Bhopal’s modern government-run slaughterhouse has triggered a political storm in the state capital. Reports confirmed that a container carrying 26 tons of meat, seized on December 17, included beef, sparking outrage across the city. In response, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) Chairman Kishan Suryavanshi issued a stern warning, saying, “No matter who is responsible, they will not be spared. Whether it is a small-time offender or a senior official, action will be taken, and justice will be served to the fullest extent.” He added that the slaughterhouse proposal had never been discussed in the council and that anyone attempting to protect those responsible would face strict consequences. Opposition Demands ResignationsLeader of the Opp...

Indore: The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a landmark directive regarding the use of Chinese manja (sharp nylon kite string). The court stated that if a minor is found using such hazardous kite strings, their parents can be held legally responsible. Additionally, sellers of Chinese manja could face action under charges related to death caused by negligent acts. The court took suo motu cognizance of the matter on December 11 last year, following multiple accidents and fatalities linked to Chinese manja. During the hearing on Monday, the bench directed the state government to strictly enforce the ban on these dangerous kite strings. State Government’s MeasuresDuring the proceedings, Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi were informed by the state govern...

Indore: In a shocking case from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife. During questioning, the accused revealed that he killed his wife because she had refused to maintain marital relations with him for the past eight years. The incident came to light on January 9, when a 40-year-old woman was found dead. Her husband brought her to the hospital, fabricating a story that she had fainted due to high blood pressure, fell, and sustained a head injury which led to her death. However, the post-mortem report contradicted his claim, revealing the horrifying truth behind her death. During a rigorous interrogation, the accused, identified as Madhav Chauhan, reportedly confessed that he had killed his wife out of frustration over her refusal to ...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: A remarkable act of courage and quick thinking by a police officer has saved the life of a young man in Bhopal. Sub-Inspector Vivek Sharma, posted at Hanuman Ganj police station, revived a man who collapsed immediately after getting off a battery-operated rickshaw near Nadra Bus Stand. The Incident While managing traffic and public safety at the bus stand on Monday, Sub-Inspector Sharma noticed a young man suddenly losing consciousness and falling onto the road. The youth’s friend panicked, fearing the worst. The man was later identified as Gulab Singh from Ludhiana-Jalandhar, Punjab. Life Restored with CPR Seeing that the young man had stopped breathing and showed no movement, Sharma realized that any delay could prove fatal. Without hesitation, he imme...

Barwani, Madhya Pradesh: Senior Police Superintendent Jagdish Dabar of Barwani district held a police chaupal in the village of Umarthi, notorious for illegal weapons manufacturing, to address the community directly and urge them to abandon unlawful activities. The Sikligar community, traditionally associated with local weapons craftsmanship, was warned that illegal weapon production is not only a crime but also poisonous for children’s futures. Direct Dialogue with the Sikligar Community During the session, SSP Dabar spoke specifically to the key elders of the Sikligar society, stressing the severe consequences of involvement in illegal weapons production and sales. He offered a strict but sensitive advisory, highlighting the threat these activities pose to individual futures, socia...

Ahead of Republic Day on January 26, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken a significant decision regarding the premature release of prisoners lodged in state jails. After a detailed review, the Jail Department has approved the release of only 87 prisoners, including seven women serving life sentences, while rejecting 394 out of 481 proposals submitted for consideration. The decision has come as a major setback for hundreds of inmates who were hoping for release on the occasion of the national festival. Officials said the approvals were granted strictly on the basis of good conduct, eligibility under the jail manual, and legal provisions. Decision Taken After Thorough Scrutiny According to the Jail Department, all 481 cases were examined in detail under the relevant provisions o...

In a significant relief for police officers in Madhya Pradesh, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jabalpur Bench, has strongly reprimanded both the Central and State governments for prolonged delays in conducting cadre reviews, calling such inaction “administrative apathy” and a violation of officers’ constitutional rights. Hearing a petition filed by the Madhya Pradesh Police Association, the Tribunal made it clear that conducting a cadre review every five years is not a mere formality but a mandatory obligation under the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954. 120-Day Deadline for Cadre Review The CAT has directed the Centre and the State government to complete the additional cadre review process within 120 days, stressing that delays cannot be justified on grounds of...

Gwalior, MP: In a shocking cyber fraud case, a 75-year-old retired sub-registrar, Bihari Lal Gupta, was tricked into transferring ₹1.12 crore to fraudsters posing as top government officials. The criminals allegedly kept him under “digital arrest” for 48 days, using fear and intimidation to extract sensitive personal and financial information. According to police, the scammers impersonated officials from TRAI, the IPS, and the CBI. They convinced Gupta that he was involved in a money laundering case and that “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s orders” prohibited any disclosure of the matter. The elderly victim was told that failure to cooperate could result in serious consequences, including the alleged flight of the accused abroad. The fraud began on 16 November 2025 when the scammers c...

Bhopal, MP: In a decisive move to tackle the menace of stray dogs and unattended cattle, the Madhya Pradesh government has issued its strongest directive yet to restore safety on city streets. The Urban Development and Housing Department has unveiled a new SOP aimed at transforming urban spaces and ensuring public safety. The decision comes in the wake of alarming statistics: during the first six months of 2025, 13,947 people across major cities—including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain, and Ratlam—fell victim to dog attacks. The SOP’s primary goal is to make these cities completely rabies-free. Under the new guidelines, sensitive areas such as schools, colleges, hospitals, and railway stations will be protected with high “fortified” boundary walls. Authorities have emphasi...

Rewa/Mauganj: A major controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh’s Mauganj district after allegations surfaced that police repeatedly used the same six individuals as “official witnesses” in hundreds of criminal cases. The revelations emerged following a complaint by RTI activist Kunj Bihari Tiwari and an examination of digital records under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). An analysis of FIRs registered at Lauri and Naigarhi police stations shows a striking pattern: the same six names appearing again and again as witnesses in more than 150 FIRs, raising serious questions about the credibility of police investigations and the alleged fabrication of cases. Former SHO Accused of Misuse of Power At the center of the controversy is Jagdish Singh Thakur, the ...