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In a sensational breakthrough, Khandwa Police have uncovered the real mastermind behind the massive fake currency racket linked to the Paithia madrasa case — not a hardened criminal, but an MBBS doctor who once served as a government medical officer. Using a rented flat in Bhopal as his secret base, he built an inter-state counterfeit currency empire that stretched across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Doctor-Led Fake Currency Network Busted Police have arrested three key accused from Bhopal — Dr. Pratik Navalakhe, his associates Gopal alias Rahul, and Dinesh Gore.This is the same gang responsible for the recovery of ₹19.78 lakh in fake notes from the Paithia madrasa on November 2. The accused were produced in Khandwa court on Sunday evening, where police secured three days’ rema...

In a historic and heartwarming development, Anarkali — a 57-year-old female elephant at Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) — has given birth to twin female calves, a phenomenon so rare that even wildlife experts are calling it a “miracle of nature.” This is the first recorded instance of twin elephant births in the reserve’s history. A Rare Wildlife Event The twin calves were born on Saturday, three hours apart.Wildlife veterinarian Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta described the event as “extraordinary and extremely uncommon, even in protected habitats.” PTR, globally renowned for its tiger population, is also home to a strong elephant workforce, and this rare birth has sparked excitement among wildlife researchers, forest officers and conservationists. Elephant Population Rises to 21 With th...

In a major breakthrough, Balaghat Police have busted a sophisticated racket involved in tampering with Aadhaar’s highly sensitive biometric system. The mastermind, Mohsin Khan (39), a software engineer from Mayol Nagar, Bharveli, has been arrested for cloning fingerprints and iris data to carry out illegal Aadhaar updation for years. Authorities believe more shocking revelations may follow as the investigation deepens. VPN Used to Mask Location, Operated Illegal Center Remotely According to the police, Khan cleverly used VPNs to mask the actual location of Aadhaar updation devices, making it appear as if operations were being done from authorised centres. In reality, he was running the entire illegal updation network from his residence in Bharveli. Illegal Network Active for 14 Ye...