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Four Die After Mistaking Dishwashing Liquid for Alcohol in Bhilwara
Rajasthan, State

Four Die After Mistaking Dishwashing Liquid for Alcohol in Bhilwara

Bhilwara (Rajasthan): A heartbreaking incident has been reported from Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district, where four people, including a woman, lost their lives after allegedly consuming dishwashing liquid, mistaking it for alcohol. The tragic घटना took place in Aloli village under the Gangapur police station area. According to preliminary information, the victims had recently worked at a wedding function, where they were engaged in washing utensils on a contract basis. After the ceremony concluded, they reportedly brought home the utensil-cleaning liquid used during the event. Later, assuming it to be liquor, they consumed it. Soon after drinking the liquid, their health deteriorated rapidly. Three of them were rushed to the Gangapur hospital late at night, where they died during treatme...
Lucknow Municipal Corporation Tax Inspector Goes Missing During Duty; Mobile Switched Off for 48 Hours
State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow Municipal Corporation Tax Inspector Goes Missing During Duty; Mobile Switched Off for 48 Hours

Lucknow: In a concerning incident, Ashish Kushwaha, a tax inspector posted in Zone-6 of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. His family has reported that his mobile phone has remained switched off for the past 48 hours, raising fears of an untoward incident. A missing complaint has been lodged at Gudamba police station. According to officials, Ashish Kushwaha had been posted at the Zone-6 office located in Thakurganj for the past eight months. He was last in contact with the zonal officer on February 10, after which all communication with him stopped. Family Expresses Fear of Foul Play The family stated that despite repeated attempts, they were unable to reach him. Concerned relatives also contacted the Zone office but failed to obtai...
Jaipur–Udaipur Vande Bharat Service Suspended Ahead of Holi; Railways Announces New Route Plan
Rajasthan, State

Jaipur–Udaipur Vande Bharat Service Suspended Ahead of Holi; Railways Announces New Route Plan

Jaipur: In a major decision taken just ahead of the Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced the suspension of the Jaipur–Udaipur and Udaipur–Agra Vande Bharat Express services due to low passenger occupancy. The move is being seen as a significant operational change aimed at reducing losses and improving revenue efficiency. According to railway officials, the Vande Bharat service will no longer operate between Udaipur and Jaipur from February 14, while operations on the Udaipur City–Agra route will be discontinued from February 15. The Jaipur–Udaipur–Agra Vande Bharat Express was launched in September 2023 and initially received an enthusiastic response. However, over time, the passenger load failed to meet expectations, leading to the present decision. Services Reduced Earli...
West Bengal SIR Drive Throws Up Bizarre Data: Woman “Gave Birth to Two Children Within a Month”, EC Concerned
State, West Bengal

West Bengal SIR Drive Throws Up Bizarre Data: Woman “Gave Birth to Two Children Within a Month”, EC Concerned

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has encountered highly unusual and questionable data during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Officials involved in the verification process have reported several cases where the birth dates mentioned in documents appear unreliable, delaying the scrutiny and verification work. The draft voter list in West Bengal is currently under the claims-and-objections stage, which is scheduled to conclude by February 21, 2026, while the final publication of the electoral roll is set for February 28. Two Children Born Within One Month According to a report, one such shocking case emerged from the Metiaburuz area in South Kolkata, where the third and fourth children...
Haridwar ‘Sadhu’ Sentenced to Two Years for Placing Stones on Railway Tracks
State, Telangana

Haridwar ‘Sadhu’ Sentenced to Two Years for Placing Stones on Railway Tracks

Hyderabad: A railway court has sentenced a 42-year-old man from Haridwar, identified as a ‘sadhu’, to two years of imprisonment for deliberately placing stones on railway tracks, an act that could have led to a major accident. According to South Central Railway (SCR) officials, the accused, Ramdas, placed stones at multiple locations on the Kacheguda route, posing a serious threat to passenger safety and railway property. Court Cites Serious Threat to Human Lives Ramdas was booked under Sections 153, 174C and 147 of the Railway Act, which relate to endangering passenger safety, trespassing into railway premises, and obstructing railway operations. In its order, the court observed that such actions create a grave risk to human lives and public property and must be dealt with str...
Class 12 Student Driving Swift Car in Lucknow Hit-and-Run; Girlfriend Was Also Present
State, Uttar Pradesh

Class 12 Student Driving Swift Car in Lucknow Hit-and-Run; Girlfriend Was Also Present

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking hit-and-run incident was reported from the Banthra area of Lucknow on Thursday evening, where a speeding Maruti Swift car rammed into an auto-rickshaw and several pedestrians, resulting in the death of a six-year-old child and injuries to five others. The accident took place around 6 PM near the Hanuman Temple on Kanpur Road. According to preliminary information, the Swift car was being driven by a Class 12 student who was returning from his school farewell function. The student was reportedly accompanied by his girlfriend, who was also a minor. Accused Flees After Dropping Girlfriend ElsewhereSources revealed that after the accident, the student allegedly dropped his girlfriend at another location and fled from the scene. Both teenagers are said to...
Bhopal Police Recover Three-Day-Old Corpse from Suspected Box in Septic Tank
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Police Recover Three-Day-Old Corpse from Suspected Box in Septic Tank

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: A shocking discovery in Kamla Nagar has put the city on alert. Police recovered the body of a woman from a tin box floating in a septic tank in an open ground near six shops on Thursday evening. Preliminary investigations suggest that the case may involve murder and an attempt to conceal evidence. Authorities are currently checking records of missing women in the area. Suspicious Box Found FloatingAround 5 PM, a local resident alerted police to a suspicious box floating in the water of a septic tank. Officers immediately reached the scene, retrieved the box, and were stunned to find the corpse of a woman inside. The body, estimated to be three to four days old, was badly decomposed, making identification difficult. Evidence Points to HomicidePolice stated that...
Ghaziabad Triple Suicide Case: Father’s Bank Accounts Under Police Scrutiny
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad Triple Suicide Case: Father’s Bank Accounts Under Police Scrutiny

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The investigation into the tragic deaths of three minor sisters in Trans-Hindon, Ghaziabad, has taken a significant turn. On the night of 3 February, the three girls reportedly jumped from the ninth floor of a building in Bharat City Society, leading to their deaths. Police have now obtained detailed records of the father’s three bank accounts and are scrutinizing the transactions to understand the family’s financial situation. Financial Records Could Reveal Key DetailsAccording to police sources, the complete record of the father’s three accounts—spanning thousands of transaction pages—was received on Thursday. Investigators are carefully examining each detail to assess the family’s economic condition. Authorities expect to obtain the mother’s bank account det...
Patna Teen Girl Falls from Fourth Floor; Family Spots Injuries, Sparks Investigation
Bihar, State

Patna Teen Girl Falls from Fourth Floor; Family Spots Injuries, Sparks Investigation

Patna, Bihar: A tragic incident in Patna’s Phulwarisharif area has left the city shaken. A 16-year-old girl, attending a coaching center on the first floor of Sumitra Heights Apartment in Harinagar, fell from the fourth-floor balcony under suspicious circumstances. Initially considered an accident, the case took a serious turn when her family noticed injuries on her body just before the funeral. They allege that she may have been assaulted and, in trying to escape, fell—or was pushed—from the balcony. Family Discovers Shocking EvidenceAfter the girl’s death, the coaching center operator claimed she had fallen due to dizziness. However, the truth emerged when her body was taken for cremation. The family found marks and bruises on her back, waist, and head, raising suspicion of foul play....
Key Revelation in Sadhvi Prem Baisa Case: FSL Report Rules Out Poison
Rajasthan, State

Key Revelation in Sadhvi Prem Baisa Case: FSL Report Rules Out Poison

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: A significant development has emerged in the mysterious death of popular storyteller Sadhvi Prem Baisa. Sixteen days after her demise, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report has been submitted to the Rajasthan Police. The report confirms that there is no evidence of poison or any unnatural cause of death. Authorities are now awaiting the opinion of the medical board to determine the exact cause. FSL Report Highlights Issued 16 days after death No trace of poison detected Final conclusion pending medical board review According to police sources, the FSL report was handed over to the Jodhpur Police Commissioner on Thursday evening around 7 PM. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Vineet Kumar Bansal, has forwarded the report to the medical board. O...