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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
HC adjourns bail pleas in TTD ghee case to June 17
VIJAYAWADA: The High Court adjourned to June 17 the hearing on bail pleas filed in connection with the supply of adulterated ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) case. Several accused, including directors of Bhole Baba Dairy, Vaishnavi Dairy, and the managing director of AR Dairy, have sought bail, with the CBI-led SIT having filed a chargesheet. Advocates CV Mohan Reddy and S Sriram, appearing for the petitioners, argued that the accused have been in judicial custody for four months, and with all evidence collected, there is no risk of tampering. Bhole Baba and Vaishnavi Dairies had no direct role in the dairy supply agreement, they said. However, the CBI counsel contended that Bhole Baba Dairy was central to the scam, and claimed accused intimidated a key witness, accountant Ashish Rohilla, who was allegedly coerced at Tirupati airport and sent back to Delhi.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Uttar Pradesh: Ex-railway employee avenges dismissal, shoots CBI officer with arrow outside office in Lucknow
LUCKNOW: Cracking a railway scam in 1993 proved costly to a CBI officer in Lucknow's Hazratganj on Friday when an iron-tipped traditional arrow pierced his chest in broad daylight. The incident occurred in Lucknow's one of the busiest localities at Nawal Kishore Road in Hazratganj where the CBI office is located. As per the eyewitness account, a man, who emerged from behind a tree, aimed an iron-tipped arrow on a wooden bow, and released directly at CBI ASI Virendra Singh, piercing his chest and knocking him to the ground. The accused, identified as Dinesh Murmu, 45, a former railway employee from Khadagpur, Munger district in Bihar, was immediately overpowered by onlookers and handed over to police. As per the sources, Murmu, now 65, nurtured a grudge against Singh who had led the probe into a 1993 CBI-led railway trap case owing to which Murmu had to lose his job three decades ago. Murmu, reportedly from a tribal community and worked as a junior employee in Indian Railways, returned to his village after his dismissal and led a life in hardships. Preliminary questioning suggested that he spent months preparing for the attack and may have even practised using the weapon in isolated forested areas. According to police, the attacker used a handmade wooden bow and a sharpened metal arrow, reportedly crafted specifically for the assault. He waited behind a tree near the CBI gate, timing the attack for maximum impact as Singh stood momentarily alone.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
In revenge attack, CBI officer shot with arrow outside office
1 2 3 Lucknow: In a bizarre incident on Friday, a CBI officer in Lucknow's Hazratganj had to pay a hefty price for uncovering a railway scam in 1993 – when an iron-tipped traditional arrow pierced his chest in broad daylight. The incident occurred around 11:15am at the main gate of the CBI office located on Naval Kishore Road, Hazratganj — one of Lucknow's busiest areas. Eyewitnesses were stunned as a man emerged from behind a tree, aimed a wooden bow, and released an iron-tipped arrow directly at CBI ASI Virendra Singh, piercing his chest and knocking him to the ground. The accused, identified as Dinesh Murmu, 45, a former railway employee from Khadagpur, Munger district in Bihar, was immediately overpowered by onlookers and handed over to police. Sources say Murmu nursed a grudge for over three decades after losing his job in a 1993 CBI-led railway trap case that Singh helped investigate. Murmu is reportedly from a tribal community and worked as a junior employee in Indian Railways. After his dismissal, he returned to his village and largely lived off the grid. Preliminary questioning suggests he spent months preparing for the attack and may have even practised using the weapon in isolated forested areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dortmund: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo According to police, the attacker used a handmade wooden bow and a sharpened metal arrow, reportedly crafted specifically for the assault. He waited behind a tree near the CBI gate, timing the attack for maximum impact as Singh stood momentarily alone. Singh was rushed to Lucknow's Civil Hospital with a five-centimetre wound to the left side of his chest. Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Rajesh Srivastava confirmed Singh was in a stable condition and under continuous observation. "If the arrow struck just slightly to the right, it could have pierced a major artery or even the heart," he said. CBI officers are also reviewing whether Singh received any threats in recent months, or if there were signs of surveillance prior to the attack. He has now been booked for attempted murder and assault on a public servant, with further charges likely under the Arms Act and other relevant sections. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Time of India
CBI officer who exposed railway scam in 1993 shot with arrow
LUCKNOW: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer in Lucknow's Hazratganj on Friday had to pay a hefty price for uncovering a railway scam in 1993 - when an iron-tipped traditional arrow pierced his chest in broad daylight. The incident occurred around 11:15am at the main gate of the CBI office located on Naval Kishore Road, Hazratganj - one of Lucknow's busiest areas. Eyewitnesses were stunned as a man emerged from behind a tree, aimed a wooden bow, and released an iron-tipped arrow directly at CBI ASI Virendra Singh, piercing his chest and knocking him to the ground. The accused, identified as Dinesh Murmu, a former railway employee from Khadagpur, Munger district in Bihar, was immediately overpowered by onlookers and handed over to police. Sources said that Murmu nursed a grudge for over three decades after losing his job in a 1993 CBI-led railway trap case that Singh helped investigate. Murmu is reportedly from a tribal community and worked as a junior employee in Indian Railways. After his dismissal, he returned to his village and largely lived off the grid. Preliminary questioning suggests that he spent months preparing for the attack and may have even practised using the weapon in isolated forested areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo According to police, the attacker used a handmade wooden bow and a sharpened metal arrow, reportedly crafted specifically for the assault. He waited behind a tree near the CBI gate, timing the attack for maximum impact as Singh stood momentarily alone. Singh was rushed to Lucknow's civil hospital with a 5cm wound to the left side of his chest. Chief medical superintendent Dr Rajesh Srivastava confirmed that Singh was in a stable condition and under continuous observation. "If the arrow struck just slightly to the right, it could have pierced a major artery or even the heart," he said. CBI officers are also reviewing whether Singh received any threats in recent months, or if there were signs of surveillance prior to the attack.
