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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Forgotten toolkit trunk createspanic at Bengaluru Metro station
1 2 Bengaluru: A metal truck forgotten by a passenger created panic at KR Pura Metro station, leading to the arrival of a bomb detection squad, fire personnel and an ambulance. The heightened anxiety lasted for about 30 minutes till the anti-climax when the passenger returned to the station claiming the trunk, which contained toolkits. The high drama began around 4pm when Metro security staff alerted police about the trunk - large enough to create a scare - they thought was abandoned. Cops managed to get commuters away from the spot and prevented the students of an adjacent school from entering the station. However, before the arrival of the bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS), a man reached the Metro station to claim the trunk. He identified himself as Manjunath Jadav, an employee of HAL's aircraft division, and told police that he had forgotten the trunk on his way back to Bengaluru after a training stint in Haryana. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Jadav said he was carrying three pieces of luggage while travelling by Metro and forgot the trunk containing toolkits used for maintaining aircraft. He realised it was missing just before reaching his staff quarters. A senior police officer said, "We rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. We found the trunk was made of metal. So, metal detectors could not be used (to scan it). We alerted the fire and emergency service, ambulance, and the BDDS squad. A water tanker and ambulance reached the premises. Before BDDS reached the spot by 4.30 pm, a man walked to us and claimed the trunk." Police examined Jadav's claim and checked on his ID card, and then made him open the trunk after taking precautionary measures. He was allowed to take the trunk away only after police confirmed that it contained maintenance toolkits. The situation at the Metro station became normal within 30 minutes. City police are on a high alert due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Aug 10 visit to inaugurate the Namma Metro Yellow Line. "We request the public not to panic if they find anything suspicious and immediately alert the police helpline 112," the officer added.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
250-yr-old belief ties people to legend of Megh Raja
Surat: Bharuch is agog with activity. Here, at a special temple, days are marked by pujas, aartis and fervent prayers in a unique festival attended by thousands from across Gujarat. What makes this festival special is that an idol of 'Megh Raja' — or Lord Indra, the God of rain — is made afresh every year, and elaborately worshipped in a display of faith, devotion and dependence on blessings from the heavens. The legend of Megh Raja goes back 250 years, when Bharuch experienced a serious drought that threatened to suck the life out of land, rivers and livelihoods. "Our ancestors struggled for every drop of water," says Bhadresh Jadav, president of Bhoi Samaj, narrating how the belief was born. " by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The people were in despair. Their prayers were going unanswered, and the situation kept worsening as if the heavens were angry. When all seemed lost, a seer guided our ancestors to make an idol of Megh Raja and pray to it to appease Indradev. People believed it was nothing short of a miracle when, after the 25 days of ritual, rain clouds happened to start building, and the heavens showered their blessings," says Jadav. The Bhois, happy and grateful, and believing it to be Megh Raja's blessing, honoured him with his own temple in the city, visited by devotees all year round, and made the ritual an yearly tradition. Megh Raja's idol is sculpted using clay only from the Narmada on the last day of Ashadh month, and immersed in the Narmada on the 25th day of Shravan, after a 7km procession thronged by thousands from across the state, some of whom arriving to fulfil their maanata (wish), others, bringing their children and newborns to seek's Megh Raja's blessing for their good health. This year, the idol was installed on July 23 and will be immersed on Aug 18. During the festival, two aartis are performed each day, with devotees making offerings in gold, silver, and other theme-based 'shringar' to Megh Raja. Like every time, this year too, a colourful festival will be held during the four days preceding the idol's immersion, the biggest draw being the Chhadi Utsav wherein Bhoi, Kharwa, and Valmiki communities come with a 30 foot auspicious sticks to celebrate the deity. "Because water is the lifeline for farmers, fishermen and other communities, we have continued this tradition. People of Bharuch city have not faced a similar crisis since," says Jadav, adding, "The festival also teaches the importance of conserving precious resources to younger generations." Mention in Class 5 textbook This tradition of respecting water and worshipping the Megh Raja finds a mention in Class 5 textbook of the Gujarat board in a chapter named 'Pani Sathe Na Prayog' (Experiments with Water). The chapter has a paragraph on the Indian knowledge traditions under which Bharuch's Megh Raja festival's 250-year-old history has been covered.
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Indian Express
Gujarat: CRPF jawan kills live-in partner, turns himself in at police station where she was posted as ASI
A woman police officer in Kutch district of Gujarat was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner, a CRPF constable, on Friday night. The matter came to light Saturday morning after the man walked into a police station, the same where the victim was posted, and surrendered. The deceased, Aruna Natu Jadav, was posted as an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) at Anjar Police Station in Anjar Division of Kutch (East) police. On Friday night, Jadav and Dileep Dangachiya were at their home in Anjar when they allegedly had a fight following which the latter strangled the woman to death. In a statement on Saturday, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) of Anjar Division, Mukesh Chaudhary, said, 'Aruna and Dileep came in contact in 2021 through Instagram. They were in a live-in relationship. They had a fight at 10 pm on Friday night. He strangled her to death.' Chaudhary confirmed that Dangachiya walked into Anjar Police station, the same place where Jadav was posted, on Saturday and surrendered himself to the officer of duty. Police are now investigating the matter.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Tanishq store manager booked for Rs 17 lakh criminal breach of trust in Rajkot
Representational image RAJKOT: A Tanishq jewelers store manager in Rajkot faces charges for misappropriating cash and jewelry valued at Rs 17 lakh belonging to a customer. The Rajkot Taluka police station has filed charges against Nilesh Dhadhda under BNS section 316 (4), pertaining to criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant. According to the police complaint filed by Chetan Jadav, the store's liaison officer, Dhadhda had been transferred from their Gandhidham showroom in Kutch before the alleged incident occurred. The matter came to light on May 4 when a regular customer, Milan Pota, informed Jadav about his online payment of Rs 3 lakh made on January 10 and his deposit of old jewelry worth Rs 14 lakh, including a diamond ring, with Dhadhda on March 19. The customer had ordered new design jewelry in exchange for the cash and old jewelry, with Dhadhda being responsible for the delivery. The complaint states that Dhadhda allegedly retained the new jewelry, sold it in the market, and misappropriated the proceeds. Despite Jadav filing a police application and allowing Dhadhda time to return the money, he failed to reimburse the showroom. Subsequently, Jadav filed a formal complaint of criminal breach of trust on Tuesday.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Man arrested for cheating 178 of Rs 3.38cr
Surat: Chowk Bazar police arrested a man for allegedly cheating 178 investors of Rs 3.38 crore. The accused, Nilesh Jadav, opened an investment and real estate firm and lured people with promises of good returns. He collected money from them but stopped giving them returns in April 2024. According a complaint by Chetan Vaghela, Jadav owned a franchise of LKP Securities and Vaghela had his trading account with them in 2012. In 2020, Jadav told Vaghela that he opened a new firm named Nilesh Investment and Share Broking and Real Estate. Jadav also offered him a job, which Vaghela accepted. Jadav instructed Vaghela to bring people who wanted to invest in a scheme with 1.5% monthly return. Vaghela started with a Rs 60,000 investment in the firm. Vaghela's 178 friends and relatives, including Chandresh Rana, Vinod Rana, and Jayesh Rana, invested crores with the firm since 2020. Some of them also received returns. However, Jadav stopped giving returns in April 2024. When Vaghela's relatives raised the issue with him, he told them that Jadav would provide three months' returns together. Jadav also lured other investors with cheap apartments in his real estate projects and issued them share certificates. As he did not return the money as assured, Vaghela and other investors contacted Chowk Bazar police and filed a complaint on Tuesday. Inspector N G Chaudhary said: "We have nabbed Jadav after receiving the complaint. We are investigating if Jadav has cheated more people. Apart from BNS, we have also applied sections of the Gujarat Protection of Interest of Depositors Act in the case."
