PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Chandigarh: In a significant judgment reaffirming the right to safety in educational institutions, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed a private university in Punjab to pay ₹1.37 crore as compensation to a former student who was left permanently disabled after a wall collapsed on her inside the campus. The court observed that every student has the fundamental right to pursue education in a safe environment without physical danger, and this right is an essential part of Article 21 and Article 21A of the Constitution of India. The responsibility of ensuring such safety, the court noted, lies with the authorities entrusted with running the institution. The High Court held Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, and the society managing it, Aasra Foundation, accountable for ...

Gurugram, Haryana: When Dutch traveler and solo biker Mieke Hijman embarked on her journey through rural India, she did not anticipate experiencing such heartfelt hospitality. During her visit to a village in Haryana, Mieke approached an elderly woman working in the fields, asking if she could pitch her tent there for the night. Though the woman did not speak English, she called her son Tushar Gujjar to help with translation, turning a simple request into a touching gesture of Indian warmth. Mieke, who is exploring India on her motorcycle, explained she was looking for a safe spot to camp overnight. When the woman asked if she was alone, Mieke confirmed she was traveling solo. Concerned for her safety, the woman immediately invited her to stay at their home instead of spending the night...

Bathinda, February 14, 2026: In a chilling crime that has sent shockwaves through Haryana, the Bathinda Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his live-in partner, only identified as Sapna alias Malika, from Bagha Purana in Moga district. The accused, Prince Kumar, 35, reportedly killed the woman on February 10 and shockingly spent the next two days with her body. Disturbingly, he carved his name on her face and chest before taking selfies with the corpse. In an attempt to destroy evidence, he partially burned the body and later disposed of it in a suitcase. The suitcase was found on February 11 near Behman Diwana village along the Bathinda-Malout highway. Bathinda SSP Jyoti Yadav said, “The accused was a close friend of the deceased and had known her for several months. The...

Chandigarh, Haryana: A fiery confrontation unfolded on Friday between Haryana Minister Anil Vij and Kaithal’s Superintendent of Police (SP), Upasana Singh, over the suspension of a police officer. The tense exchange, captured on video, has made IPS officer Upasana Singh a topic of discussion across social media. The Dispute During a District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting in Kaithal, overseen by Vij—who holds the portfolios of Energy, Transport, and Labour—the minister instructed SP Upasana to suspend an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) involved in a pending land dispute investigation. Upasana clarified that the ASI in question belonged to a neighboring district, Karnal, and that she did not have the authority to suspend him. Vij insisted that she write to the Director General...

Karnal, Haryana: A shocking case has emerged from Karnal, where a woman has been accused of kidnapping a minor boy and forcing him into a live-in relationship. Astonishingly, she allegedly manipulated official documents to declare the boy as the father of her two children. According to police reports, the boy’s father, Rajbir Singh of Khedi Markanda village in Kurukshetra, stated that his 17-year-old son went missing in June 2019. A missing person report was filed with the police. Later, it was discovered that Meenakshi Devi, a resident of Bai village in Sonipat, had kidnapped the boy and was living with him in a live-in arrangement. Fraudulent Documentation to Falsely Age the Boy The woman reportedly tampered with the boy’s official documents, changing his date of birth from 2001...

Gurugram: A disturbing incident has emerged from Bhondsi, Gurugram, where staff at a private school are accused of physically assaulting a student and his mother. The mother alleged that she was informed by the school that her son had been injured. Upon arriving at the school, she claims that three teachers brutally beat both her and her son. Allegations of BrutalityThe victim’s mother stated that when she insisted on meeting her son, she found his face swollen and he was barely able to speak. She alleged that the student had been subjected to physical punishment since 9:00 AM that morning. Teachers Riya, Zia, and Anurag reportedly dragged the boy into a classroom and began hitting him without asking questions. The mother claimed that her son was choked, suffered a head injury, and may ...

Gurgaon, February 10, 2026: Gurgaon police have arrested two women in connection with a series of saree thefts at Meena Bazaar showroom in Central Mall. Authorities recovered two stolen sarees, ₹3,000 in cash, and a magnet allegedly used to remove security tags from the stolen merchandise. The investigation is ongoing. How the Theft Was Carried OutAccording to police, the accused women used magnets to remove the security tags from sarees, preventing alarms from sounding at the exit gates. The method allowed them to steal items without detection. The theft came to light after a showroom employee lodged a complaint at DLF Sector-29 Police Station on September 15, with a formal case registered on September 19. Arrests and InvestigationThe Crime Branch, Sector-43, traced and apprehended ...

Faridabad, Haryana: The Haryana government has transferred IPS officer Maqsood Ahmed, formerly serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Faridabad (NIT), with immediate effect. According to official orders, he has been posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) at Panchkula Police Headquarters. The transfer follows a tragic accident at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair, where a swing collapsed, resulting in the death of a police inspector on duty during rescue operations and injuring 12 others. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the incident. Opposition parties have criticized the state government, blaming administrative negligence for the tragedy. Maqsood Ahmed is a 2016-batch IPS officer serving in the Haryana cadre. First IPS Officer from the Meo CommunityMa...

Faridabad: Another serious lapse has come to light in the aftermath of the ride accident at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair. Reports suggest that the ride involved in the mishap was being operated without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the district administration, raising serious questions about oversight and accountability. Sources say that the Haryana Tourism Department had reportedly allowed the ride to operate on its own authority. After the accident, the department shifted the blame entirely onto the vendor, distancing itself from responsibility. Officials from the department had previously claimed that an expert committee conducted daily inspections of rides at the fair. Tourism Department’s Role Under ScrutinyThe incident has sparked criticism over how such a se...

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: A minor road dispute in Ranjhi, Jabalpur, took a fatal turn on Saturday night when a furniture businessman was stabbed to death. The incident occurred near the Gokulpur Durga Temple around 11:30 PM after a car and motorcycle collision escalated into a violent attack. Victim Identified The deceased has been identified as Ekant Sahu (35), a local furniture trader. According to Ranjhi Police Station in-charge Umesh Golhani, Ekant was parking his Creta car along the roadside when it collided with a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. A verbal argument erupted immediately following the minor collision. Attack by Gang The motorcyclist reportedly called three to four accomplices, who arrived on two motorcycles and collectively attacked Ekant. Durin...