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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Girl denied sexual assault or molestation by attackers: Puri SP
Bhubaneswar: Identities of three men, who allegedly set a 15-year-old girl on fire in Puri district on Saturday, and their motive are yet to be ascertained, even as the teen's testimony to police revealed that the assailants forced her to inhale a chemical substance, making her unconscious. Police, quoting her statement, also ruled out sexual assault. DGP Y B Khurania visited the girl's village on Sunday and promised swift progress in the investigation. "We recorded her statement at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Saturday. She said that three unknown suspects made her unconscious using a chemical-soaked handkerchief. She regained consciousness after being set on fire. We are verifying her allegations," Puri SP Pinak Mishra said. "When questioned about molestation or sexual abuse, she denied," he added. The girl's statement aligned with her mother's complaint on Saturday. The girl said she was walking to her uncle's house when three masked men intercepted her near a river embankment, covered her face with a chemical-laced handkerchief, and set her ablaze after dousing her with kerosene. She said she ran to seek help at a nearby villager's house. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo The villager provided her with water and clothing before alerting neighbours and local authorities. Police on Saturday registered a case under BNS Sections 109 (attempt to murder), 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 123 (causing hurt), and 3(5) (crime committed by several persons with common intention). DGP Khurania, accompanied by IGP (central range) S Praveen Kumar and Puri SP Mishra, inspected the crime scene and met the villager who assisted the victim. "We identified some leads and are gathering additional evidence. Two specialist teams — one from the state forensic laboratory and another from forensic medicine and toxicology (FMT) department, AIIMS Bhubaneswar — conducted a thorough scientific examination at the site," Khurania told reporters. BJD protested outside the local police station on Sunday, expressing dissatisfaction over police action and lack of arrests, as opposition parties continued to criticise the state govt over the alleged rise in crimes against women.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cops detain more than 400 in bid to detect illegal Bangladeshi settlers
Bhubaneswar/Jharsuguda: Police on Tuesday detained more than 400 individuals in Jharsuguda district in an attempt to identify illegal Bangladeshi settlers following a recent directive from the Union home ministry. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The move comes on a day a Bangladeshi family was also detained in Paradip based on intelligence inputs. Speaking to TOI, DGP Y B Khurania said the move is part of an ongoing process to identify foreigners who have settled illegally in the country. "We are following due process of law. As per guidelines, the suspects are asked for documents, and a district-level committee sends these credentials to their counterparts in India where they have been issued, to ascertain whether they are bona fide citizens of India," Khurania said. In Jharsuguda, the individuals have been kept in two designated holding centres — a private engineering college and a wedding venue. The detainees include masons and construction labourers among others. Inspector general (northern range) Himanshu Lal said so far, 444 suspected individuals have been brought to the centres, and verification process is ongoing. "Among them, those identified as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants will be dealt with as per law," Lal said. In a recent assembly statement, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi had revealed that 3,738 Bangladeshi infiltrators have been identified across the state, with the highest numbers being in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts. Jharsuguda superintendent of police Smit P Parmar said a special task force was constituted at the district level to identify suspected individuals. Since May, police have been preparing a list of suspects based on local intelligence inputs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Starting Monday night, police conducted multiple raids across Jharsuguda district. All 12 police stations in the district were involved in the raids. "The process of verifying their citizenship is currently underway, and further details will be shared in due course," Parmar said. In Paradip, four members of a Bangladeshi family were detained for allegedly residing illegally in the region. The operation was based on intelligence reports indicating the family's unauthorised status. The detained individuals — a 40-year-old man, his wife (38), daughter and son, aged 19 and 17 — were unable to produce valid Indian citizenship documents. "Instead, authorities found documents confirming their Bangladeshi citizenship," said Rashmi Ranjan Das, inspector in-charge of Paradip Lock police station. During interrogation, the family admitted to being natives of Dakop sub-district in Khulna district of Bangladesh. They reportedly entered India illegally through riverine routes in May, initially residing in West Bengal before moving to Jagatsinghpur district. The development comes even as West Bengal chief secretary Manoj Pant wrote to his Odisha counterpart Manoj Ahuja on July 3 alleging that Bengali-speaking people were being unjustly labelled as Bangladeshi infiltrators in Odisha. "This sweeping generalisation is not only unfair and discriminatory, but also deeply hurtful to citizens who have every right to dignity and protection under the law," Pant wrote. The West Bengal chief secretary noted that he had received reports of such individuals being detained without due legal process in regions around Paradip and across coastal districts such as Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Malkangiri, Balasore and Cuttack. He wrote that even when these persons produce valid identity documents including Aadhaar cards, ration cards, voter IDs, electricity bills, and PDS documents, their claims are being dismissed. DGP Khurania dismissed the allegations, saying there has been no violation of procedure. (With inputs from Ashis Senapati in Kendrapada)
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Rath Yatra: Thousands throng Puri's Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan'
Puri, Thousands of devotees lined up in front of Shree Gundicha Temple here on Friday for 'Sandhya Darshan' on the auspicious occasion of 'Navami Tithi', the last day to offer obeisance to the sibling deities — Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath — at their birthplace before 'Bahuda Yatra.' Rath Yatra: Thousands throng Puri's Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan' Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Saturday, marks the return journey of the deities to their original abode after the nine-day annual sojourn that began with Rath Yatra on June 27. DGP YB Khurania and top officials of the state administration supervised the proceedings to ensure a smooth darshan. "Devotees are entering the temple in queues and the process has been continuing smoothly since early morning. All arrangements have been made keeping the devotees' safety in mind. People are being advised to follow the norms," Khurania said. Besides Khurania, ADG Soumendra Priyadarshi, senior bureaucrat Aravind Agarwal, Puri Collector Chanchal Rana, SP Pinak Mishra and others were also present. All arrangements were made anticipating a massive turnout of devotees on the occasion, Mishra said. Security has been tightened following the tragic stampede incident near the temple on June 29, which left three people dead and around 50 injured. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration had earlier said that public entry to the temple would be permitted till 6 PM on Friday. "On the occasion of 'Sandhya Darshan' on Friday, public entry at the Singhadwar of Shree Gundicha Temple will remain closed from 6 PM onwards. This arrangement is being made in view of the necessary rituals and detailed preparations to be conducted ahead of the auspicious Bahuda Yatra of the deities," SJTA informed in an X post. Sandhya Darshan takes place on Asadha Shukla Paksha Navami tithi every year at Gundicha Temple. It is considered one of the most auspicious days during the nine-day Rath Yatra festival, said Pandit Suryanarayan Rathsharma. As part of the preparations, the chariots have been rotated southward, ready for the journey back to the 12th-century shrine. Meanwhile, Puri Police conducted hotel checks across the city to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of all guests, police said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
ARN News Center
29-06-2025
- ARN News Center
Three killed, 6 injured in stampede at Indian chariot festival
Three people were killed and six injured in a stampede during a festival in eastern India on Sunday, officials said. "Three people have died and six sustained injuries; none of them are serious and all are out of danger," Y.B. Khurania, director general of police in the state of Odisha, told Reuters. The incident occurred at dawn as thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at an annual chariot festival in Puri, said a senior administrative officer told Reuters. He asked not to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Stampedes occur routinely during large Hindu gatherings in the world's most-populous country, as huge crowds gather in tight spaces, often ignoring safety protocols. In January, at least 39 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, northern India.
MTV Lebanon
29-06-2025
- MTV Lebanon
Three killed, 6 injured in stampede at Indian chariot festival
Three people were killed and six injured in a stampede during a festival in eastern India on Sunday, officials said. "Three people have died and six sustained injuries; none of them are serious and all are out of danger," Y.B. Khurania, director general of police in the state of Odisha, told Reuters. The incident occurred at dawn as thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at an annual chariot festival in Puri, said a senior administrative officer told Reuters. He asked not to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Stampedes occur routinely during large Hindu gatherings in the world's most-populous country, as huge crowds gather in tight spaces, often ignoring safety protocols. In January, at least 39 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, northern India.
