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Pickpocket Gang Disguised as Goddess Kali, Durga and Lord Shiva Busted in Kolkata; Gujarat Link Found
State, West Bengal

Pickpocket Gang Disguised as Goddess Kali, Durga and Lord Shiva Busted in Kolkata; Gujarat Link Found

Kolkata: In a shocking revelation, the Kolkata Police have busted a pickpocket gang that used to disguise itself as Hindu deities such as Goddess Kali, Goddess Durga, and Lord Shiva to target unsuspecting people on city streets. The accused reportedly exploited public faith and sympathy by dressing up in religious costumes and roaming in crowded areas, where they allegedly stole valuables, particularly mobile phones, from devotees and pedestrians. Four Accused Arrested, All From Gujarat Police confirmed that four men have been arrested in connection with the case. The accused have been identified as: Elin Ramju Salat Dhiru Kalobhai Salat Samirbhai Salat Raju Kumar All four are residents of Anand district in Gujarat. Police officials stated that the men are habitua...
Wanted Shooter Injured in Police Encounter in Hathras; Linked to Murder of Soldier Over Love Marriage
State, Uttar Pradesh

Wanted Shooter Injured in Police Encounter in Hathras; Linked to Murder of Soldier Over Love Marriage

Hathras (Uttar Pradesh): Hathras witnessed intense gunfire early Monday morning as the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Sadabad Police engaged in an encounter with a wanted shooter carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, accused in the brutal murder of an Army man. The accused, identified as Hemant, allegedly opened fire on the police team during the operation. In retaliation, the police shot him in the leg, leaving him injured. He was immediately taken to a hospital and admitted for treatment. Soldier Shot Dead on February 5 The encounter is linked to the murder of Army personnel Akhilesh Chaudhary, who was gunned down on February 5 near Chandra Farm House on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway. According to police sources, Akhilesh was surrounded and shot at by assailants arriving in...
Multi-Crore Loan Fraud Using Over 100 Identities: UP STF Arrests Mastermind in Lucknow
State, Uttar Pradesh

Multi-Crore Loan Fraud Using Over 100 Identities: UP STF Arrests Mastermind in Lucknow

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and the Cyber Crime Police Station have arrested the alleged mastermind of a large-scale loan fraud racket that reportedly used the identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain loans worth crores of rupees illegally. The accused, identified as Aamir Ahsan, was arrested on Sunday morning near Sahara Homer locality on IIM Road in Lucknow. Investigators claim the gang, with the support of certain bank officials and employees, fraudulently sanctioned loans under fake documents and forged identities, leading to a massive financial scam. Bank Officials Allegedly Involved According to the STF, the fraud was carried out in collusion with bank staff. Earlier, the manager of Union Bank of India’s Jankipuram...
After Metro and Bullet Train, Gujarat Prepares for Rapid Rail Network; Five Satellite Towns to Get RRTS Connectivity
Gujarat, State

After Metro and Bullet Train, Gujarat Prepares for Rapid Rail Network; Five Satellite Towns to Get RRTS Connectivity

Ahmedabad: After introducing metro rail services and advancing the ambitious bullet train project, Gujarat is now preparing to launch a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), similar to the Delhi–Meerut model. The initiative aligns with the long-term urban mobility vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at transforming Gujarat into a modern, well-connected state with world-class infrastructure. The Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government is reportedly working on a plan to connect five satellite towns with major urban hubs through high-speed rapid rail corridors. If implemented, Gujarat would become the second region in India after Delhi-NCR to develop a dedicated RRTS network. Future-Oriented Planning to Reduce Urban Burden The move is being seen as part of Gujarat’s future-f...
Marksheet Sufficient to Prove Age of Rape Survivor, Ossification Test Not Mandatory: MP High Court
Madhya Pradesh, State

Marksheet Sufficient to Prove Age of Rape Survivor, Ossification Test Not Mandatory: MP High Court

Jabalpur: In a significant ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if reliable documentary evidence is available to establish the age of a rape survivor, there is no need to conduct an ossification test to determine her age. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Agrawal and Justice Ratnesh Chandra Singh Bisen dismissed an appeal filed by a convict who had been found guilty of raping a minor girl and sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the POCSO Act. Defence Plea Rejected The defence argued that the prosecution’s case was weakened because a doctor had advised a bone age test, but the investigating agency failed to conduct it. The convict claimed that th...
Do Not Depend Only on RSS, Work Within Your Communities for Larger Hindu Society: Mohan Bhagwat
State, Uttar Pradesh

Do Not Depend Only on RSS, Work Within Your Communities for Larger Hindu Society: Mohan Bhagwat

Gorakhpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday urged society members not to rely solely on the RSS for social transformation, and instead take responsibility at their own level by engaging in discussions within their caste and community groups for the welfare of the larger Hindu society. Addressing a Social Harmony Meeting organised as part of the RSS Centenary Year celebrations in Gorakhpur, Bhagwat said that expectations from the RSS have significantly increased in recent times, but society must understand that real work has to be done by the people themselves. “People should not remain dependent on the RSS. One must reflect on what we are doing for the Hindu society,” he said while responding to questions raised by representatives present at the mee...
Bihar Bhoomi Portal Revamped After Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Orders Major Technical Upgrade
Bihar, State

Bihar Bhoomi Portal Revamped After Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Orders Major Technical Upgrade

Patna: In a major step towards strengthening digital land services in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha** announced that the state government has carried out a comprehensive technical upgrade of the Bihar Bhoomi Portal, aimed at ensuring faster, safer and error-free services for citizens. The Deputy CM stated that the government is committed to providing all land-related services in an online and transparent manner. He said the recent scheduled server maintenance work marks an important move towards making digital land administration more secure, accountable and citizen-friendly. Eight-Hour Maintenance to Boost Speed and Data Security The maintenance work was conducted on Sunday, a public holiday, and continued for nearly eight hours. The primary objective of the oper...
Wanted Constable Picked Up by Rajasthan Police in Lucknow, Abduction Rumours Trigger Panic
State, Uttar Pradesh

Wanted Constable Picked Up by Rajasthan Police in Lucknow, Abduction Rumours Trigger Panic

Lucknow: Panic gripped the Gomti Nagar area of Lucknow after a constable of the Special Security Force was allegedly taken away in a black Scorpio SUV, triggering widespread rumours of kidnapping. However, police investigation later revealed that the action was carried out by the Rajasthan Police, who arrested the constable in connection with a fraud case registered in 2002. The arrested constable has been identified as Akhilesh Tripathi, a resident of Vikas Khand, Gomti Nagar, currently serving with the Special Security Force in Lucknow. Taken Away in Black Scorpio According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday morning around 9:00 am, when Tripathi had gone to a Shiva temple with his two sons, Amol and Agam, to offer prayers. While returning, near Gwari village, a man repo...
Tragic Incident in Bengaluru: 3-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Artificial Pond at Maternity Photoshoot Studio
Karnataka, State

Tragic Incident in Bengaluru: 3-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Artificial Pond at Maternity Photoshoot Studio

Bengaluru: In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the city, a three-year-old boy drowned in an artificial pond at a popular pre-wedding and maternity photoshoot location in Bengaluru. The incident took place at The Shayar Photo Studio, located in Giddenahalli village under the Madanayakanahalli Police Station limits. The victim has been identified as Lakshveer C, who had accompanied his mother Swathi to the studio while she attended a maternity photoshoot of her pregnant friend. Mother Busy in Photoshoot, Child Went Missing According to police, the tragedy occurred at around 2:30 pm when Swathi was engaged in the photoshoot activities while the child was reportedly playing within the studio premises. Investigators suspect that the boy wandered near one of the artificial pond...
History-Sheeter Dies While Making Bomb on Rooftop in Bhubaneswar, Mother Also Succumbs to Burns
Odisha, State

History-Sheeter Dies While Making Bomb on Rooftop in Bhubaneswar, Mother Also Succumbs to Burns

Bhubaneswar: A horrifying incident has been reported from Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar, where a history-sheeter criminal allegedly died after a crude bomb exploded while he was preparing it on the rooftop of his house. The blast left four people seriously injured, including his family members. The accused later succumbed to burn injuries, while his mother also died during treatment. The incident occurred in the Airfield area of Bhubaneswar on January 27, when the accused, identified as Shehnawaz Malik (26), was reportedly making a country-made bomb on the terrace, allegedly with the intention of taking revenge against someone. Blast Injures Four, Two Dead Police said the explosion injured Malik, his mother Lilaatun Bibi, his fiancée Triptimayi Mahal (23), and his friend Amiya Mall...