Madhya Pradesh

Morena, MP: Panic gripped the village of Nandupura in Morena district after a cheetah, reportedly straying from Kuno National Park, attacked the livestock in the dead of night. The wild predator reportedly killed 16 sheep and goats, leaving the villagers in shock when they discovered the aftermath in the morning. Footprints of the cheetah were found at the site. According to locals, the incident occurred in the Rampur area, where the cheetah entered livestock enclosures and attacked the animals. Local herders Mihipat Baghel and Bhagirath reported that Vasudev, while checking the animals, was horrified to see the carnage. In an attempt to escape, Vasudev fell and sustained a knee injury. The cheetah reportedly moved from one farmer’s enclosure to another, preying on their livestock. A...

Morena, Madhya Pradesh: A serious lapse in the mid-day meal scheme has come to light in government schools across Morena district, raising alarming concerns about child nutrition and safety. Reports reveal that the quality of the food served is so poor that children are forced to throw portions to stray dogs instead of eating them. Widespread Negligence Across SchoolsAt Suawalal Ka Pura Primary School, the mid-day meals served were reportedly substandard, with soybeans floating in watery curry and potato-tomato dishes appearing watery and undercooked. Rotis prepared using machines were half-baked. This incident is not isolated, with more than 100 primary and secondary schools in the municipal area reportedly facing similar issues. Responsibility and Accountability ConcernsThe municip...

Khandwa (MP): Administrative tension gripped several Muslim-majority wards in Khandwa as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of voter lists, underway since November 4 under Election Commission directives, faced significant issues. Residents reported missing names from the 2003 voter list, mismatches of ward assignments, and delays in receiving enumeration forms from Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Confusion and Frustration Among Residents Numerous families faced difficulties filling forms or locating their names in the updated lists. In some households, husbands were listed but wives were missing, while newly married women were absent from old records. In some wards, mixed-up enumeration forms left residents, especially uneducated individuals, searching for hours. Example: A...

Chhatarpur (MP): In a shocking incident in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, a Muslim youth was caught in a private hotel with a minor Hindu girl. The accused had been blackmailing the girl for a long time, pressuring her to meet him and demanding money. Following the capture, local Hindu organizations intervened, taking the accused to the police station. Blackmail and Coercion The minor girl alleged that the accused possessed some nude videos of her and had been using them to coerce her for money and physical meetings. Previously, he had extorted ₹10,000 and demanded an additional ₹30,000. He also repeatedly pressured her for personal meetings. Hotel Setup for Extortion The accused had lured the girl to a private hotel under the pretext of collecting the money. He brought b...

Khargone (MP): Tensions escalated in Khargone district after a tribal leader was assaulted, and the incident was captured on video. Following the circulation of the video, an angry mob vandalized a government liquor store, causing significant damage. Police have registered a case and taken three individuals into custody. Assault on Tribal Leader The incident occurred in Chainpur police station area, involving tribal leader Magan Yadav and another individual, Jagdish. According to SDOP Rakesh Arya, the confrontation arose over the alleged illegal transportation of liquor. During the altercation, Magan Yadav was physically assaulted. The assault was recorded and went viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Mob Attack on Liquor Store In retaliation, a mob of around 20 peop...

Jabalpur (MP): The police have solved a high-profile ₹19 lakh robbery case in the Vijay Nagar Agricultural Produce Market of Jabalpur. Both accused, two brothers, have been arrested. During interrogation, the accused revealed that the robbery was driven by financial hardships, including medical expenses for their father and grandmother, as well as the upcoming wedding of their sister. Police recovered ₹14.71 lakh in cash along with items used in the crime. Details of the Robbery The incident took place in the Vijay Nagar police station area at the agricultural market. The victim, Vikas Sahu, had worked as an accountant (munim) for grain trader Satish Kesharwani’s firm, MLG Sales, for the past 12 years. On the day of the incident, Vikas was returning from the bank after cashing a ₹...

Umaria (MP): The death of tigers continues to raise concern in Madhya Pradesh, famously known as the “Tiger State.” Yet again, a young tiger has been found dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR). The tiger, approximately two years old, was discovered at a single location for the past two days, under constant monitoring by the reserve team, and was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon. This marks the fourth tiger death in the past two months in the reserve. Monitoring and Discovery The tiger was located in the Kusmaha area of the Pataur Range within the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Rangers had spotted the tiger sitting in a lantana patch and began surveillance from a safe distance. The team continued to monitor the animal closely until its death on Friday afternoon. At present, the g...

Bhopal: Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned from office earlier this year, addressed his first public event on Friday in the Madhya Pradesh capital. Speaking at the launch of a book written by RSS Joint General Secretary Manmohan Vaidya, Dhankhar praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and lauded its ideology and nation-building vision. Dhankhar had unexpectedly resigned from the Vice President’s post on 21 July, ahead of the completion of his term. His appearance in Bhopal marks his first major public engagement since then. Dhankhar Praises RSS Vision, Calls Book a ‘Tonic for the Mind’ At the book launch, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of India’s cultural roots, institutional unity, and civilizational self-confidence. He highlighted the significance of ...