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A major controversy erupted in Bhopal after former MLA R.D. Prajapati made a series of highly provocative and abusive statements during an OBC–SC–ST joint convention, drawing sharp criticism from political circles, religious groups, and civil society. The incident took place at the Dussehra Ground in the BHEL area, where the convention was organised in support of IAS officer Santosh Verma and to raise various social demands, including issues related to reservation. However, Prajapati’s speech overshadowed the event and shifted focus entirely due to its inflammatory content. Objectionable Remarks from the Stage R.D. Prajapati, a former MLA from the Chandla Assembly constituency in Chhatarpur district, allegedly lost his composure while addressing the gathering. Targeting religious ...

Indore: The Supreme Court has taken strict action against Indramani Patel, the SHO of Chandan Nagar Police Station in Indore, ordering his immediate removal from investigative duties and transfer to police lines. The court reprimanded the officer for repeatedly relying on a select group of witnesses, a practice it described as a “stain on the rule of law.” During a hearing on a special leave petition, the Supreme Court emphasized that repeatedly using the same witnesses in multiple cases undermines the principles of justice in a law-governed country. The court warned that if Patel interferes in police station matters in any capacity, the Commissioner of Police, Indore, will be held accountable. State Government to Submit Compliance AffidavitThe court directed the state government to ...