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Rajasthan Court Grants Relief to Police Officers in Notorious Anandpal Singh Encounter Case; IPS Rahul Barhat Among Those Cleared

13Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Court Grants Relief to Police Officers in Notorious Anandpal Singh Encounter Case; IPS Rahul Barhat Among Those Cleared

Jodhpur/Jaipur: In a major development in the high-profile Anandpal Singh encounter case, a court in Jodhpur has granted relief to police officers, including IPS officer Rahul Barhat, who were facing charges of murder. The decision overturns a previous order by the ACJM (CBI Cases) Court in Jodhpur, which had directed that a case be registered against the officers. Background of the EncounterOn the night of June 24, 2017, the police conducted an operation in a house in Malasar village, Churu district, targeting the notorious gangster Anandpal Singh. Prior to the encounter, police had arrested Anandpal’s brother, Rupinder Pal Singh, and his close associate Devendra Singh in Haryana. Based on their information, the team located Anandpal at the Malasar house. The police attempted to get...

Kanpur University Ragging Scandal: Two Students Suspended After Assault Complaint

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur University Ragging Scandal: Two Students Suspended After Assault Complaint

Kanpur, UP: A shocking case of ragging and assault has surfaced at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur. A first-year BSc Forestry student was reportedly beaten by senior students after resisting ragging. The victim subsequently filed a complaint on the UGC Anti-Ragging Portal, alleging that the university administration attempted to suppress the incident. Incident DetailsAccording to the victim, on the evening of 5th November, while walking from Karpuri Thakur Hostel to the mess, he was targeted by senior students stationed at Tilak Hostel, who began throwing stones. When he attempted to leave, the seniors physically assaulted him. The student contacted DSW Munish Kumar and the Dean via video call to report the incident. Shockingly, the victim alleges...

Sonbhadra: Five Accused Booked for Offering Money, Property, and Marriage to Force Religious Conversion

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sonbhadra: Five Accused Booked for Offering Money, Property, and Marriage to Force Religious Conversion

Sonbhadra, UP: In a disturbing case of attempted religious conversion, the police in Sonbhadra have registered a case against five individuals for allegedly trying to coerce an Adivasi girl to convert to Islam by offering money, property, and marriage. The incident occurred in Baghadu village under Dudhi police station jurisdiction, and the complaint was lodged by the victim herself. Victim’s StatementThe victim, Renu Kumari, daughter of Manoj Singh God, told police that she belongs to a Scheduled Tribe and comes from an economically weak family. Her father is disabled, and her mother works as a laborer to support the family. Renu alleged that village residents Bahadur Ali, Naseem Uddin, Azmat Ali, Raziya Panika, and Abdul Subhan repeatedly visited her home pressuring her and her family...

Bhopal: Model Khushbu Ahirwar’s Mysterious Death Raises Questions of Religious Conversion

13Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal: Model Khushbu Ahirwar’s Mysterious Death Raises Questions of Religious Conversion

Bhopal, MP: A new twist has emerged in the mysterious death case of model Khushbu Ahirwar. The police have arrested her boyfriend, Kasim Ahmed, and conducted a search of the flat where the couple lived. During the search, authorities discovered a hijab belonging to Khushbu and an Aadhaar card in which her photograph appeared in a burqa, raising questions about whether she was being forced to adopt Islam. Family AccusationsKhushbu’s family has alleged that Kasim pressured her to convert and marry, and physically assaulted her when she refused. Initially, Kasim befriended Khushbu under the name Rahul. Her sisters claimed that he subjected her to repeated physical abuse. Timeline of EventsAccording to her sister Tara Bai, Khushbu came to Bhopal in 2022 for college and lived in a rented ...

Who is Ritu Punia? UP Government Transfers Pilibhit ADM to Waiting List

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Who is Ritu Punia? UP Government Transfers Pilibhit ADM to Waiting List

Pilibhit, UP: The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred ADM (Finance & Revenue) Ritu Punia from her post in Pilibhit and placed her on the waiting list. She has been attached to the Lucknow headquarters. The move comes after Punia registered a case on 7 November at Sadar Kotwali against Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) organizational minister Prince Gaur, accusing him of defamation, extortion, and inciting attacks. Following her complaint, the police arrested Prince Gaur on 8 November. The arrest triggered political tension, with VHP provincial leaders Rajesh and Dhanvendra Singh visiting Pilibhit to raise allegations against the administration. Amid the escalating situation, Gaur was shifted from jail to the district hospital citing health reasons, and serious charges against him wer...

Saharanpur Caste Violence Case: HC Reserves Verdict on Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Ravan’s Plea

13Nov

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Saharanpur Caste Violence Case: HC Reserves Verdict on Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Ravan’s Plea

Saharanpur/Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Bhim Army chief and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad, also known as Ravan, seeking quashing of four criminal cases registered against him in connection with the 2017 caste violence in Saharanpur. The order was passed by a single-judge bench of Justice Sameer Jain. Background of the CaseOn 8 May 2017, communal clashes erupted in Ramnagar, Saharanpur. Following the violence, complainant Sunil Kumar Gupta filed a report against unidentified individuals. During the investigation, 14 people were named as accused, including Chandrashekhar Ravan. Four separate FIRs were lodged in connection with acts of incitement, attempted murder, arson, and other serious offenses. The police completed their investig...

Agra Man Allegedly Exploits Woman Under Marriage Pretense, Marries Elsewhere

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Agra Man Allegedly Exploits Woman Under Marriage Pretense, Marries Elsewhere

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking case from Agra, a man allegedly exploited a woman for five months under the pretext of marriage before marrying someone else. The victim, reportedly devastated, attempted suicide by consuming poison and is currently hospitalized in critical condition. Details of the CaseThe accused, identified as Salman, who is related to the victim’s family, allegedly maintained a romantic relationship with the woman by promising marriage. During this period, he reportedly coerced her into sexual relations, taking her to hotels on multiple occasions. When he decided to marry another woman, the victim was abandoned. The woman’s brother revealed that when the family intervened to formalize the marriage, Salman’s family demanded a dowry of ₹10 lakh. Unable to meet thi...

BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra Facilitates Return of 125 Hindus; One of Chhattisgarh’s Wealthiest Legislators

13Nov

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Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra Facilitates Return of 125 Hindus; One of Chhattisgarh’s Wealthiest Legislators

BJP legislator Bhawna Bohra from Pandaria has once again made headlines for her social initiatives. Recently, she facilitated the return of 125 Hindus from 41 families who had converted to other religions, during a ceremony held in Kabirdham district. On the occasion, Bohra personally welcomed the returning families. Who is Bhawna Bohra?Bhawna Bohra represents the Pandaria Assembly constituency in Kabirdham. She contested her first election in 2023 on a BJP ticket and won. Actively engaged in social work, she has been working to bring back people who had converted in the predominantly tribal areas of her constituency. One of the Richest MLAs in ChhattisgarhAccording to her 2023 election affidavit, Bohra owns assets worth over ₹33 crore, along with liabilities exceeding ₹6 crore. She ...

Akhilesh Yadav Dismisses Bihar Exit Polls, Confident Tejashwi Yadav Will Become CM

13Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Akhilesh Yadav Dismisses Bihar Exit Polls, Confident Tejashwi Yadav Will Become CM

Patna, Bihar: Despite exit polls predicting a return of the NDA government in Bihar, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is confident that Tejashwi Yadav will take oath as the state’s next Chief Minister. Speaking to the media, Akhilesh Yadav questioned the credibility of the exit polls, asserting that the people of Bihar have voted for change. Allegations Against BJP’s Exit Poll TacticsAkhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP is attempting to influence the results by commissioning biased exit polls among its supporters. He said, “The people of Bihar have voted for change. Tejashwi Yadav is going to become the Chief Minister. The BJP is deliberately using exit polls to mislead the public and prevent the Mahagathbandhan from forming the government.” Tejashwi Yadav Warns of Potential M...

Bihar Police Seize ₹4 Lakh Worth of Illegal Liquor During Election Crackdown

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Bihar Police Seize ₹4 Lakh Worth of Illegal Liquor During Election Crackdown

Ara, Bihar: In a major success for the Excise Department’s crackdown ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, police seized a large consignment of illegal foreign liquor on the Buxar-Patna four-lane highway. Acting on a tip-off, authorities intercepted an unregistered Hyundai Creta car transporting liquor from Uttar Pradesh to Vaishali. The recovered stock was valued at approximately ₹4 lakh, totaling 259.92 liters (1,368 bottles). Details of the SeizureUnder the supervision of District Magistrate Tanay Sultania, Excise Assistant Commissioner Rajnish received a confidential tip about the illegal transport. Inspector Prakash Chandra led a special inspection team to the site near Kayamnagar Overbridge (NH-922), in the Gidha police station area. During vehicle inspection, authorities di...