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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Missing man's body found in Moga canal, FB post blames wife, in-laws
A week after a man from the Tibba area went missing, his body was recovered from a canal in Moga district on Tuesday. The case, which began as a missing person complaint, has now taken a serious turn after the man's social media post hinted at suicide and blamed his wife and in-laws for pushing him to the edge. The man's social media post hinted at suicide and blamed his wife and in-laws for pushing him to the edge. (HT Photo) The deceased, a 28-year-old resident of Grewal Colony, had left home on July 8 and never returned. Just after midnight, a post appeared on his Facebook account stating his intention to end his life. In the same post, he held his wife and her family responsible for his decision. His disappearance triggered a police search, and his family registered a complaint at the Tibba police station. Initially, police registered an FIR under Section 127(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (wrongful confinement). However, following the recovery of the body and fresh statements by the victim's family, additional charges are likely to be added. According to assistant sub-inspector Rajinder Singh, the investigating officer, the man's photo had been shared across police stations in the region. On Tuesday, the Moga police informed Ludhiana police that a body had been recovered from a local canal, later confirmed to be that of the missing man. The body has been sent for autopsy. Police investigations reveal that the deceased was married six months ago in what was a second marriage for both partners. Despite setting up a salon for his wife at their residence, she often chose to stay at her parental home, which reportedly led to marital tensions. According to the family, these issues escalated shortly before his disappearance. The ASI said that they will now record the family's statements in detail before amending the FIR to include relevant sections based on the latest findings. Husband, mother-in-law booked after 35-year-old woman ends life The Tibba Police booked a man and his mother for abetment to suicide after his wife ended her life by jumping off from the first floor of the house in Gautam Colony, Rahon Road. The FIR has been lodged following the statement of father of the victim, 35. The complainant stated that the accused used to harass his daughter for dowry. The complainant added that he solemnized the marriage of his daughter 13 years ago to the accused. Soon after the marriage the accused started harassing his daughter for dowry. He used to fulfil the demands of the accused. She had two sons and one daughter from the marriage. Further the complainant added that giving up before the demand of dowry his daughter jumped off from the first floor of the house on Sunday evening. She was rushed to Christian Medical College and Hospital, where she succumbed to the injuries on Monday. ASI Ravinder Kumar, who is investigating the case, stated that an FIR under sections 108 and 61 (2) of BNS has been lodged against the accused. A hunt is on for their arrest.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Indian Express
No bail for Ghaziabad pastor, aide arrested for ‘religious conversion'
The Ghaziabad District Court on Tuesday rejected the bail application of a pastor and a Ghaziabad resident who were arrested for allegedly attempting to convert members of the Scheduled Caste by offering them inducements. Police had arrested two men, pastor Vinod Kunj Mohan (50) and Premchand Jatav (66), following a complaint filed by Bajrang Dal member Prabal Gupta on June 15. He had alleged that the pastor carried out religious conversions at Jatav's home. During Tuesday's hearing, Ghaziabad Additional Session Judge Rohit Aggarwal said that there is no relevant ground for releasing the pastor. 'Keeping in view all the facts and circumstances of the case and in the light of the gravity of the crime and various documentary and oral evidence collected during the investigation against the accused, Vinod Kunj Mohan, there is no relevant ground for releasing the applicant on bail,' read the order. 'Accordingly, the first bail application of the applicant is liable to be dismissed on merits,' it added. While rejecting Premchand's bail plea, too, the court said that there were no relevant grounds for his release. The two were booked under sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 351(3) (threats involving death), 352 (breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. During the hearing, Mohan's lawyer had submitted before the court that his client had never converted anyone. 'There is no proof of his involvement, and the complainant, who is an active member of the Bajrang Dal, has falsely implicated him in the case,' he had told the court. 'The FIR is to gain political benefits,' he had added. The lawyer had further submitted that no recovery of any item was made from the place where the alleged conversions took place. 'When anyone is converted, writings and readings are involved… but nothing was found,' the petitioner had told the court. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
New Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress MLA's son booked for attempting to run over on-duty cops with SUV in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: A Congress MLA's son has been booked for allegedly attempting to run over on-duty police personnel with his speeding SUV in Alirajpur district of western Madhya Pradesh. The FIR was registered on July 13 under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (attempt to murder) and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984, against Pushpraj Singh Patel – the son of first-time Congress MLA Sena Mahesh Patel. The Alirajpur district police superintendent Rajesh Vyas said that the FIR has been registered based on the complaint by a constable who sustained injuries in the July 12–13 intervening night incident. However, the accused Pushpraj Singh Patel's father, Mahesh Patel (former Alirajpur district Congress chief), claimed the incident was a mishap and alleged that the police had framed it as an attempt to murder case under political pressure. 'It was a mishap and not an intentional crime as alleged in the complaint. My son lost control of the vehicle while taking a turn. The constable sustained minor injuries only, and the Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP), who too was present at the spot, subsequently took the injured constable to the hospital from where the constable was discharged after primary treatment,' he said. 'My son is being targeted in a false case of attempted murder under political pressure. We'll soon petition the MP High Court and get the FIR quashed,' he added.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
4 held for thefts, items worth 13.5L recovered
Ahmedabad: Four persons were arrested on Tuesday by a Sola High Court police surveillance team in connection with a series of burglaries, and stolen items worth Rs 13.5 lakh recovered from them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrests come after a spate of burglaries reported at Sola High Court and Naroda police stations. A team patrolling near Chandlodia railway crossing received a tip-off, leading to the arrests. The team recovered luxury watches valued at Rs 12 lakh, cash amounting to Rs 1.5 lakh, and tools suspected to be used in the break-ins. They accused have been identified as Pawan Bhuvan, Sachin Dharam, Purshottam Bheema, and Sagar Harisingh, all residents of Madhya Pradesh's Guna district. Two other accused, Ramlal and Karan, are absconding, police said. Police said that during questioning, the accused admitted to committing burglaries in Chandlodia's Gopinathnagar, Naroda's Surthansh Villa, and Gota's Patel Vas. They reportedly used hydraulic cutters to break window grills, entered the houses at night, and stole valuables including cash, jewellery, and watches. Police added that the group would conduct reconnaissance during daytime to identify potential targets and commit thefts at night. After the thefts, stolen items were allegedly sold outside the state, and the proceeds were distributed among the accused. The group frequently changed locations to avoid arrest. Cases have been registered the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Sola High Court and Naroda police stations. Police have identified additional suspects and launched efforts to apprehend them.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
In one year, Chandigarh sees more than 200 immigration fraud cases, with total scam money worth more than Rs 40 crore
Since the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on July 1, 2024, Chandigarh has witnessed a spike in immigration fraud incidents, with 200 cases being registered till June, 2025, while nearly 60 FIRs have been registered in the last six months only, and an amount of more than Rs 40 crore has been reportedly involved in it. According to the Chandigarh Police website — as of now only 429 immigration companies are registered in the records of the UT police, whereas more than 500 companies are running illegally without permission. In 2024, the police identified 42 such firms involved in immigration fraud and most of them were set up in sectors 17, 22, 34, 36, 37, 39, and 40, and the Chandigarh Police had last year arrested around 100 owners of different immigration firms for running their businesses without obtaining valid permission from the UT administration. Investigations have revealed that most accused were running illegal immigration consultancies without mandatory licenses. Victims — often aspiring to go abroad for work or study — were lured with false promises and charged hefty fees. In several cases, individuals were defrauded of Rs 15–30 lakh. In some instances, more than 100 people were duped by a single racket. Many fraudsters accepted money on the pretext of sending people to countries like Canada, Australia, and European nations for jobs or higher education. The accused collected money in cash or through bank accounts and later disappeared, sold assets, or shut offices without informing the investors. To prevent future fraud, the UT police has launched a verification drive to identify unlicensed or fraudulent agents operating within Chandigarh. A police official said that action will be taken under the Immigration Act against those found violating norms. Police have also appealed to the public to verify immigration consultants through government portals before making any payments or signing documents.
