Madhya Pradesh

Guna: Panic erupted in Khejrachak village of Dharanavada police station area on Wednesday when gunfire broke out at a crematorium during a funeral. A woman was shot in the chest in the incident, sparking widespread fear in the locality. Police have rushed to the scene. Violence During Funeral CeremonyThe incident occurred during the funeral of 70-year-old Jhummar Bai Pardi, who passed away earlier Wednesday morning due to illness. According to the victim’s family, around 12–1 pm, as the family was preparing for the last rites at the crematorium, 15–16 armed assailants allegedly from the Rampujan Pardi gang launched a sudden attack. Using 315-bore rifles, the attackers opened indiscriminate fire. In the attack, 50-year-old Morbai Pardi, wife of Khezrabai, was shot in the chest and fel...

Barwani, January 7, 2026: In a shocking incident early Tuesday morning, an unknown animal attacked residents of Mojali village in the Palsud area of Barwani district, leaving three people seriously injured, including two children. The victims, 9-year-old Manisha, 6-year-old Sajwan, and 60-year-old Raziya, sustained deep facial injuries and were referred to Indore for advanced medical treatment after initial care. According to Ashish Bansod, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Barwani, the attack occurred while some villagers were sleeping inside their homes and others near the entrance gates. The incident caused panic and fear among the local population. Leopard Attack Suspected InitiallyWhile some villagers suspected a leopard attack, the forest department believes that a dog may hav...

Indore: The Madhya Pradesh government has disbursed compensation to families affected by the recent water contamination tragedy in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area, which led to several deaths due to diarrheal illness. A total of 18 families received compensation checks of ₹2 lakh each on Tuesday. Indore Collector Shivam Verma stated that while only six deaths could be directly linked to the contaminated water, the government decided to provide compensation to all affected families in light of the severity of the situation. Earlier, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had announced the compensation of ₹2 lakh for the victims’ families. However, the Congress party raised questions about the adequacy of the amount. On Tuesday, a Congress delegation led by state president Jeetu Patwari and Leader of ...

Indore: In the wake of a public health crisis in Bhagirathpura, Indore, caused by contaminated water, the district health department has launched a comprehensive digital response. For the first time, advanced digital tools like the Kobo Tool were deployed, enabling 61 teams to conduct a real-time survey of 5,013 households in the affected area. Ongoing HospitalizationsDespite the survey and relief measures, the outbreak continues to impact residents. Currently, 99 patients remain hospitalized, with 16 in intensive care. Six new cases showing symptoms of diarrhea were admitted recently. The initiative marks a significant step in proactive disease management and early intervention. Digital Door-to-Door SurveyChief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Madhav Hasani explained that, unde...

An incident of alleged high-handedness by the son of a village sarpanch has come to light in Jangru village of Madhusudangarh tehsil in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, where a cricket pitch was dug up using a tractor. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. According to villagers, the incident took place at a government school playground, where several children were playing cricket. The sarpanch’s son allegedly arrived at the ground with a tractor, abused and threatened the children, and then used the tractor’s bucket to destroy the cricket pitch. Children Allegedly Threatened Eyewitnesses claimed that when the children objected to his actions, the accused allegedly attempted to run the tractor towards them, forcing the child...

Bhopal: A terrifying incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon in Bhopal’s TT Nagar area, as a speeding SUV, driven by an intoxicated driver, wreaked havoc across a stretch of nearly 1.5 kilometers. From Apex Chowk to Rang Mahal Square, the vehicle collided with e-rickshaws, motorcycles, and cars, leaving several people injured. Rampage on the RoadsThe incident occurred around 2 PM near Apex Chowk. The SUV, coming from Link Road No. 1, first rammed into an e-rickshaw before hitting three motorcycles and two cars. Eyewitnesses said the driver was visibly drunk and completely lost control of the vehicle. Failed Attempts to Stop the VehicleThe SUV struck its first target near Apex Chowk. When bystanders tried to intervene, the driver accelerated further, heading towards the TT Nagar Police...

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – In an alarming incident, murals depicting women practicing yoga, part of the Smart City project in Gwalior, were defaced with obscene marks by miscreants. The incident came to light when an 11th-grade student, Aashi Kushwaha, shared a video on social media questioning the “smartness” of the city’s mindset. The Defacement and Its Aftermath:The murals, painted on walls along roadsides as part of the Smart City initiative, were marred by vulgar symbols, sparking public outrage. The issue gained traction after Aashi posted a video on social media, which quickly went viral. In the video, she expressed her anger and disappointment, stating that the act was a clear reflection of a deeper societal problem. Aashi's Post and Outrage:Aashi Kushwaha wrote in her post, “...

Protestors Warn of Unconditional Strike If Demands Are Not MetBhopal, MP: In a strong show of dissent, over 2,000 selected candidates for teacher recruitment staged a protest in Bhopal, demanding an increase in the number of teacher vacancies. The protestors surrounded the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Department of Tribal Affairs, holding a unique demonstration by reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, seeking the government's attention. They issued a stern warning that if their demands were not addressed, the protest would escalate into an indefinite hunger strike. Discontent Over Vacancy Numbers The candidates’ frustration stems from the disparity between the official vacancy numbers and the actual recruitment. According to the state government’s Gazette notification date...

Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh – After months of relentless efforts, the body of Anil Kushwaha, a truck driver who tragically drowned in a collapsed coal mine pit, was recovered on January 6, 2026. His body, which had remained submerged for 87 days, had turned into a skeleton due to prolonged exposure to water and mud. The incident took place on October 11, 2025, in the closed Amli Open Cast Mine (OCM) located under the Dhanpuri police station area in the Shahdol district. Anil Kushwaha, employed by the SECL (South Eastern Coalfields Limited) subcontractor RKTC, was driving a tripper truck to dump earth at the site when heavy rainfall caused the soil to collapse, plunging both the truck and Anil into the mine’s 90-feet-deep pit filled with water and sludge. Rescue Operations Fail to Yield I...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: In a tragic incident, 35-year-old Avinash Jain, an employee at the State Bank of India (SBI) in Bhopal, took his own life by lying on the railway tracks. Avinash, who worked as a clerk at the SBI branch in Maida Mill, was reportedly involved in a domestic dispute with his wife, Roli Jain, also an employee at the same branch. The dispute occurred at work, after which Avinash left the office and did not return home. A Final Message to Loved Ones Before taking the extreme step, Avinash sent a suicide note via WhatsApp to his father, brother, and wife. In the message, he stated, "I will never return, and I am responsible for my own death." He further mentioned that upon his death, an insurance amount of ₹75 lakh should be given to his wife and two daughters, ₹5 la...