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MP honour killing: Pregnant woman shot dead by teenage brothers in Indore's Betma
A 21-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly shot dead in Betma by her teenage brothers for marrying outside her caste, the police said.The victim has been identified as Bulbul, wife of Kuldeep Rajawat.The couple, who had eloped eight months back, visited the victim's marital home for the first time on Saturday.After meeting the victim's parents, the duo returned home where Bulbul's teenage brothers shot her in the head."We got married eight months ago and her family objected to our marriage. Today suddenly her brothers Karthik and Shubham came and shot her," Kuldeep told ANI.Soon after the incident, Bulbul was rushed to Indore Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MYH) where doctors declared her brought dead.The accused teens have surrendered at Betma police station.
Bargari scrilege case: Main accused murdered in jail, Punjab CM orders inquiry
The prime accused in the Bargari sacrilege case was killed allegedly by two inmates in a prison in Nabha on Saturday evening, police said.The incident occurred at around 5.15 pm when the accused Mahinderpal Bittu was attacked by some prison inmates.Bittu was rushed to Nabha civil hospital near Patiala, where he was declared brought dead.Police said that preliminary investigations have revealed that Bittu (49), a resident of Faridkot, was allegedly attacked by Gursewak Singh and Maninder Singh, who were lodged in the Nabha prison for a murder case.Soon after the incident, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh ordered an inquiry into the fatal assault on the Bargari sacrilege accused, warning of stringent punishment to the assailants.ADGP Prisons, Rohit Chaudhary, will head the fact-finding committee, which has been asked to submit a report within three days. The inquiry will be in addition to the mandatory judicial inquest into the murder of the accused, Bittu, who was arrested
Delhi: Couple stabbed to death at their Dwarka residence
A couple was stabbed to death by unknown assailants at their residence here in Mohan Garden Extension, Dwarka, on Saturday, police said."We received a PCR call stating that 51-year-old Hari Ballabh and his wife Shanti Singh, 47, have sustained multiple injuries on their neck and stomach at their residence in Mohan Garden. On reaching, the police team tried to shift the duo to a hospital but CATS ambulance declared them brought dead," a police statement read.The deceased couple is originally from Bihar. They are survived by a son and daughter, aged 22 and 27, respectively.There was no sign of forced entry or ransacking in the house, the police said."We have strong leads in the case. Entry seems to be friendly. It does not look like a murder done for robbery. Hari Ballabh was a teacher in a government school, while Shanti Singh was a housewife," Delhi Joint Circle Police Officer, Madhup Tiwari, said while speaking to media persons here.The PCR call was made by the couple's daughter ...
Assam: Drug peddler apprehended in Nagaon, 9 kg heroin seized
In a successful operation, Nagaon Police arrested an alleged drug peddler based on a tip-off on Saturday and seized 9 kg of heroin from his possession.Under the aegis of Nagaon Police Station, a led team led by DSP HQ, seized 9 kg of suspected heroin, one bag of tobacco leaves, 21 small plastic containers with suspected heroin, Rs 53,375 in cash, one small electronic weighing machine, silver ornaments, one bike, and some other items, the police said.The accused has been identified as Bablu Hazarika (19).A case has been registered and further interrogation is underway.
Two held for supplying illegal weapons to criminals
Two persons, allegedly belonging to the Naveen Khati gang, were arrested here for supplying illegal weapons to criminals in Delhi and the national capital region, police said Saturday. Govind (26), a resident of Issapur and Darvesh (27), a resident of Narela were held after police received a tip-off that they would be coming to Dwarka. Govind told police that he got the illegal weapons from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and supplied them to the members of his gang as well as other criminals in Delhi-NCR, police said. A total of 11 country-made pistols and 12 live cartridges were recovered from their possession, they said.
Mentally challenged boy dies after being sodomised, thrashed by three juveniles
Three juveniles were apprehended for sodomising and thrashing a mentally challenged boy who succumbed to his injuries here Saturday, police said. The victims' father informed the police that his 15-year-old son was assaulted on June 14 by the juveniles who live in their neighbourhood in Sector 5, Gurgaon Police PRO Subhash Bokan said. The victim was mentally challenged since birth, he added. "We have registered a case against the juveniles under POCSO act and apprehended them," Bokan said.
Ensure tough punishment in rape, killing of 9-month-old girl: T'gana Home Min to police
Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali Saturday directed Warangal police to take all steps according to law to ensure tough punishment to the guilty in the rape and murder of a nine-month-old girl in the town. He also told the Warangal Police Commissioner to make a proposal for conducting trial in the case by a fast-track court, an official release said. The nine-month-old girl died after a man apparently gagged her after allegedly raping her Wednesday, triggering protests by locals who demanded stern punishment to the accused. The 28-year old accused, identified as Praveen of the same locality and working in a hotel, was arrested after interrogation, police said. Preliminary investigation by police showed that the accused allegedly committed rape and murder of the baby after taking her (who was in sleep) away from her mother on the night of June 18, the release said. Warangal has witnessed protests since the incident came to light on June 19.
Former Thane corporator held for firing at man
A former Shiv Sena corporator, Mangesh Wagh, was Saturday arrested in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly firing at a man who had given him money for some work, police said. Wagh had taken Rs 10.50 lakh from Manish Gulve to facilitate some work and was not returning the amount after he failed to get it done, a Thane Anti-Extortion Cell official said. "After Gulve asked for his money, Wagh demanded another Rs 4 lakh. They had several altercations on this. On June 20, Wagh fired at Gulve who managed to duck and get saved," AEC Inspector Vikas Ghodke said. He said a case under sections 307 (attempt to murder) of the 384 (extortion) under IPC, as well as provisions of the Arms Act, has been registered against Wagh at Naupada police station.
"TRS leaders indulging in high-handedness against BJP workers"
BJP MP from Karimnagar Bandi Sanjay Kumar Saturday alleged that the ruling TRS in Telangana indulged in high-handedness and excesses against its workers after they bagged four of the 17 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. "Especially after the parliament elections, the high handedness and lawlessness of TRS leaders are rising in places where BJP won and from where it obtained a higher vote percentage," he told reporters. Referring to the murder of a youth, said to be a BJP activist, in Mahabubnagar, he alleged that the TRS regime was moving on the path of Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala, "harassing" BJP supporters. "Attacking BJP workers, attacking people who supported BJP, such situations (things) are happening in the state," he said. Students and youth are brought to police stations and threatened even "for small mistakes" for supporting BJP, he claimed. BJP would fight such excesses democratically, he added.
Hay stack in BJP worker's house set on fire
The hay stack of a BJP worker inside the premises of his house was set on fire in Nadia district of West Bengal by TMC workers, a charge the ruling party denied. China Mondal, whose husband Sambhu is a BJP activist, lodged a complaint with the Taherpur police station saying some Trinamool Congress workers set the hay stack afire in the wee hours of Saturday for political reasons. In her FIR, China said her son, an e-rickshaw driver, was entering their house in Maniktala village around 1 am when he found four persons who are known TMC workers fleeing from their premises. The fire was noticed the very next moment and local people and a fire tender doused to blaze. She alleged that they might also have a plan to set their house on fire. Local people said the fire could have spread to other houses. Sambhu Mandal alleged that he was earlier threatened by the TMC workers that he would be driven out from the village for supporting the BJP. Local TMC leaders said the party was ..
Woman, toddler son-daughter dead in tree collapse in Buldhana
A 28-year-old woman and her two children were Saturday killed after a neem tree collapsed on their tin-roofed home in Maharashtra's Buldhana district, police said. The incident happened at 7:15pm in Anand Nagar locality in Ghatpuri area of Khamgaon taluka here, an official said. Inspector Ravindra Deshmukh of Shivaji Nagar police station identified the victims as Shradha Gunvant Hiradar, her 3-year-old daughter Shruti and 2-year-old son Rishikesh. "The tree's foundation possibly got weakened due to rain and storm prevailing here. It fell on the tin-roof house inflicting grievous injuries on the woman and her two children. They were declared dead on arrival at Khamgaon sub- district hospital," he said.
Hyderabad: Candle march organised to condemn rape and death of 9 month old
Youth in Hyderabad organised a candle march on Saturday to protest and condemn the incident of rape of a nine-month-old girl in Warangal district."It is very sad that a 9-month-old girl was raped in Warangal District. Condemning the incident we have today taken out a candle rally here in Ashok Nagar. The accused should be hanged till death," Naresh, the organiser of the rally told ANI.Earlier on June 20, a 25-year-old man was held for allegedly raping and murdering a nine-month-old girl here in Hanamkonda area of Warangal district on Tuesday.While the accused was sent to judicial remand, the deceased body was shifted to a government hospital for post-mortem.A case was registered under IPC sections of 376 and 366 and 5 r/w 6 of POCSO Act. Further investigation is underway.
Bargari sacrilege main suspect killed by two inmates in Nabha prison
Prime suspect in the Bargari sacrilege case was killed allegedly by two inmates in a Nabha prison in Punjab Saturday evening, police said. The incident occurred around 5.15 pm, when Mahinderpal Bittu was attacked by other inmates. Bittu was rushed to Nabha civil hospital near Patiala, but he was declared brought dead, they said. Police said that preliminary investigations have revealed that Bittu (49), a resident of Faridkot, was allegedly attacked by Gursewak Singh and Maninder Singh, who were lodged in the Nabha prison in a murder case. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered an inquiry into the attack on the prime suspect in the Bargari sacrilege case at the New Nabha prison, warning of stringent punishment for the assailants, an official statement said. Bittu was accused in the case related to the desecration of Shri Guru Granth Sahib in Bargari, Faridkot in 2015. Additional Director General of PrisonsRohit Chaudhary will head the fact-finding committee, which has been asked
Armed Reserve constable found dead with stab injuries
An armed reserve constable was found dead with stab injuries in his house at Manamadurai in the district Saturday, police said. Prabhu, 32, was on a holiday, and his wife, who is a school teacher, found him dead when she reached home after work, the police said. Investigations have begun to ascertain whether it was a case of suicide or murder, they said.
IMA Jewels case: Interpol issues blue corner notice against founder Mansoor Khan
A blue corner notice has been issued by the international police (Interpol) against I Monetary Advisory (IMA) Jewels founder Mansoor Khan, who is accused of perpetrating financial fraud running into several crores of rupees.Khan's company, IMA Jewels, has allegedly cheated a large number of investors, mainly Muslims, after promising them impressive returns on their deposits.The firm allegedly has not paid interests on investments for the last three months.He disappeared earlier this month after sending an audio clip to some investors threatening to commit suicide due to what he alleged was "harassment" by some politicians and rowdies.In the clip, Khan alleged that MLA Roshan Baig, who was recently suspended by the Congress for his "anti-party activities," had taken Rs 400 crore and was not paying it back.Khan, however, was quick to refute the charge.A blue corner notice is an inquiry notice issued to locate, identify or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal ...
UP: Woman, man beaten up over illicit affair in Jaunpur
A married woman and her alleged boyfriend were allegedly beaten up by the woman's in-laws in full public view in Sirkoni area of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh.The incident came into light after a video of the incident went viral on social media. A group of people can be seen brutally beating up the man, who is seen wearing a helmet, on a road.After beating the man, they rushed to the woman and beat her up with sticks as scores of people watch the incident unfolding, the video shows.The man and the woman (both in 40s) are married and working together as teachers at a government school in Macchhlishar in the district. They have been in an illicit affair for quite some time, villagers claimed.On the day of the incident, the man (in his 40s) had come to her village, which falls under Zafarabad police limits, to drop her after the school when he was spotted by her husband, a farmer. On seeing his wife with another man, he got furious and caught the man."We are investigating the case. ..
American aid worker arrested for 'molesting' magistrate
An American aid worker was arrested for allegedly molesting a judicial magistrate at her home, police said on Saturday. "We have arrested the American national, Theodore M Moallem, on charges of molestation," Superintendent of Police (City) Steve Rynjah told PTI. Moallem and his organisation, Blind Lead Trust, have also filed a counter complaint against the magistrate for assaulting him inside the premises the family had rented out to the trust. Moallem was arrested on Friday after he went to the police station to report abuse by the magistrate. Another complaint was filed against the magistrate's mother by Blind Lead Trust's director Jitendra Dkhar. The magistrate and her mother own a five-storeyed building in the Lachumiere area of the city in which the ground floor was rented out to Blind Lead Trust and three blind persons were occupying the rented rooms. On June 20 night, according to Dkhar, a scuffle broke out when Moallem had gone upstairs, occupied by the magistrate, to switch .
Won't interfere in case against my son, police should ensure fair probe: CPM Kerala Chief
CPM Kerala Chief Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on Saturday called for a fair probe in connection with allegations of rape, criminal intimidation and cheating levveled against his son Binoy.The leader assured that neither him nor his party will interfere in the probe."The police complaint against my son Binoy has to be probed for the truth to come out. My party or I will not take any action to protect or help the accused. Binoy is a mature man who is staying with his own family, separately. It is the responsibility of the accused to prove his innocence in such cases. When issues like this emerge from the party, no one can stand in support of the family member," Balakrishnan said at a press conference here.Balakrishnan's son, Binoy Kodiyeri, was booked on charges of rape, criminal intimidation and cheating after a 33-year-old woman accused him of raping her repeatedly over a decade on the pretext of marriage.A case was registered against Binoy Kodiyeri at Oshiwara police station on June 18 in ..
Couple arrested for duping people on the pretext of getting them govt jobs
A couple has been arrested from New Delhi by the Rajasthan Police on Saturday morning for allegedly duping people of crores of rupees on the pretext of getting them government jobs, police said here Saturday. Nitin Gupta and his wife Shikha were arrested from an apartment in the national capital by the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police. According to police, Nitin Gupta used to pose as the principal advisor in the Law Ministry and his wife as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification and duped people in the name of getting them jobs in the railways, banks and admissions to medical colleges. Acting on a complaint, the SOG found that there is no principal advisor in the law ministry, New Delhi, in the name of Nitin Gupta following which a team nabbed the couple in Delhi, an official of the Rajasthan Police's SOG said. The couple have cheated people in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, New Delhi and Haryana. Fake visiting cards and an SUV were seized ...
Infant dies, mother injured after being hit by ambulance
An eight-month-old boy was killed and his mother severely injured after they were hit by an ambulance outside their house in Rajasthan's Kota district on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred around 7 am in Sarowar Nagar area in Itawa town, 80 km from the district headquarters. The boy, Ritesh Prajapati, was playing outside the house and his mother, Komal Prajapti (28), was sitting nearby. an officer said. Ramnarayan Sen, the driver of the ambulance and their neighbour, started the vehicle without realising that it was in gear. As a result, the vehicle started moving with speed and hit the child and the woman, Itawa police station incharge Anand Yadav said. The infant died on the spot and his mother was rushed to a nearby hospital, where the doctors referred her to another hospital in Kota town, Yadav said. Sen has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for negligent driving. The deceased's body has been handed over to the family after post-mortem, the ...
