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The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
At least two soldiers, two teachers killed in shooting stone, flash floods in Ladakh, J&K
Two soldiers, including a Lieutenant Colonel and two teachers, were killed in two separate incidents of shooting stones and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as the region witnessed a wet spell on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). Meanwhile, the annual Amarnath yatra was suspended for the day due to rains. An Army spokesperson said two soldiers died when an Army vehicle was hit by a boulder during a convoy movement between Durbuk to Chongtash around 11:30 a.m. The deceased were identified as Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh and Lance Dafadar Daljeet Singh. Those injured in the incident were identified as Major Mayank Shubham, Major Amit Dixit and Captain Gaurav. 'The injured have been shifted to an Army hospital in Leh for treatment,' officials said. In J&K's Batote, flash floods triggered by intermittent rains in the past 12 hours swept away a motorcycle near Jalebi Morh Nallah. Two teachers, Jagdev Singh Thakur and Sanjay Sharma, residents of Ghordi Block in Udhampur district, were killed in the floods, officials said. Amarnath yatra halted Meanwhile, rains forced suspension of the Amarnath yatra from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps on Wednesday. 'Due to continuous heavy rains since early morning , the yatra was not released on the tracks from both the base camps – Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari,' officials said. Over 3.93 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave shrine so far. In the Pir Panjal valley's Rajouri and Poonch districts, all educational institutes were closed due to rains, as the meteorological department predicted flash floods.
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Hans India
Patna Police arrest three for raping minor girl in Danapur
Patna: Patna Police have arrested three persons for allegedly raping a minor girl and blackmailing her with a video clip, an official said on Thursday. City SP (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh said that the police came to know about the incident on July 22 after the victim's parents lodged a complaint at the Danapur police station. 'The investigation revealed that four youths allegedly gang raped the victim, recorded a video of the incident, and used it to blackmail her. They extorted jewellery kept in the house,' Singh said, adding that the case was solved within 24 hours of the complaint. Danapur Police registered FIR number 767/25 on July 22, 2025, under Sections 70(2), 308(2), 351(2) of the BNS, along with relevant sections of the POCSO Act (4/6/12). Following directions from the Senior Superintendent of Police, an SIT was formed under the leadership of City SP (West) to investigate the case. According to Singh, the accused befriended the victim on Instagram, took her to a hotel, gang raped her, recorded the act, and later used the obscene video to extort gold jewellery, which they sold at a shop. Based on the statements of the three arrested youths, the police also arrested goldsmith Arvind Kumar for allegedly purchasing the stolen jewellery. During questioning, Kumar admitted that he had bought the jewellery from the accused. 'We have seized five mobile phones during the operation, and raids are underway to apprehend another individual involved in the incident,' Singh said. The investigation team included Sub-Inspector Ashish Kumar Chaudhary, Sub-Inspector Bittu Kumar Sharma, Sub-Inspector Preeti Kumari, Assistant Sub-Inspector Chandan Pratap Karna, and members of the Police Station armed force. The incident once again exposes the sad and grim reality of the society pertaining to safety and security of women. Crimes against women have been one of the most glaring challenges across the nation and the entire country has been struggling to deal effectively with it.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Elderly woman killed by robbers in city
Patna: Unidentified criminals killed a 75-year-old woman when she raised an alarm during a robbery at her home at Adarsh Nagar Colony under Phulwarisharif police station area in Patna, police said on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The matter came to light when the victim's son returned home and went to her room in the early hours of Saturday. The deceased was identified as Shanti Devi. She was alone at home at the time of incident. After killing her, the assailants allegedly looted jewellery from her body, including a chain and earrings. The cupboard in the room was also found open. According to the family, valuables worth over Rs 4 lakh were stolen in the robbery. City SP (West), Bhanu Pratap Singh, who rushed to the spot with a team of Phulwarisharif police station, said: "The body was sent to a govt hospital for an autopsy, and the FSL team was called to the spot. Prima facie, it appears to be a murder case. It seems the crime was committed in a planned manner, as the fibre on the door was cut and placed carefully, and the wardrobe remained intact." The SP said the attackers could be very close to the women and knew her daily routine. "Based on these observations, we are gathering evidence, and the postmortem report will specify the time of death. Further investigation will be conducted after arrival of forensic lab's report. The statement of the victim's family will be taken, and CCTV footage will be reviewed to determine the motive behind the killing," he said.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Human trafficking gang main accused held in Bhojpur
Patna: Police on Sunday arrested the main accused of a human trafficking gang from Ara in Bhojpur district. The accused was identified as Binda Kunwar, a resident of the Chauri police station area in Bhojpur district. The arrest came after five traffickers, including a woman, were previously apprehended and sent to jail in connection with a missing minor girl complaint at Danapur police station on May 19. The gang operated by targeting girls at railway stations, luring them with promises of a better life through marriage, and then selling them in other states, police said. City SP (West), Bhanu Pratap Singh, said the investigation began on May 19 with a complaint about a missing minor girl. "Investigation revealed that the gang was selling minor girls to buyers in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The arrested women trafficker confessed to selling two more minor girls in these states. The network, active in Patna, Ara, Rohtas, and other districts, maintained close connections with brokers in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Police are examining cellphone records of the arrested traffickers and coordinating with their counterparts in both states to apprehend remaining gang members," Singh said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutor: Manter a massa muscular após os 50 anos depende deste hábito noturno Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo On June 27, Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma exposed the racket during a press conference. The breakthrough came when a girl from Ara, who was sold in Rajasthan for Rs 1.50 lakh, escaped and reached Danapur police station. Her statement led to raids in Dinara in Rohtas, resulting in five arrests, including the owner of a marriage hall used for conducting fake marriages. According to police investigations, the gang had victimised at least 10 girls in the past six months. "Their modus operandi involved identifying vulnerable girls at railway stations, using women gang members to gain their trust, and temporarily housing them in Bhojpur. The victims were then married in staged ceremonies before being sold to buyers in other states," the SSP said. Ajay Kumar Gupta is the owner of the marriage hall where these fake wedding ceremonies were conducted. The SSP said the arrested kingpin was sent to judicial custody.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Time of India
Four arrested for attack on police
Patna: Four people were arrested on Saturday in connection with attack on the police team during a fire incident in a restaurant in Danapur police station area on July 2. During the firefighting operation, the restaurant owner, his family members, and staff allegedly attacked the police team, resulting in minor injuries to three officials. On Friday, the owner of the restaurant Irshad Alam, released a video on a social media platform appealing to the authorities for justice. He claimed he would die by suicide if justice was not served, police said. C ity SP West, Bhanu Pratap Singh, said: "The arrested suspects include Ashish Kumar, Mohammad Arman, Zakir Hussain, and Abu Bakar. Police recovered five knives and four cellphones from their possession." Singh further said, "Police have registered a case under sections 190, 191, 287, 126, 127, 221, 109, and 132 of the Indian Penal Code. The fire department is currently investigating the restaurant's NOC (no objection certificate) and examining the use of domestic gas in the kitchen. Additional charges may be filed if violations are found during the investigation." He added that all arrested suspects have been sent to judicial custody following interrogation. Police are conducting raids to arrest another accused. A case has been registered against 26 named people, including the owner and his son, along with 15 unidentified individuals, he said.
