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News18
5 days ago
- News18
'Tortured' in police custody, Odisha man attempts suicide
Agency: Last Updated: August 06, 2025, 19:30 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Jajpur (Odisha), Aug 6 (PTI) A 28-year-old man attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance after he was allegedly tortured in police custody in Odisha's Jajpur district. Police said that the victim Rabindra Mallik, a resident of Mahipur village in Barachana block, is currently being treated at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. His condition is stated to be critical. The police, however, rejected the allegation. Mallik alleged that he was beaten up and stripped naked by the police personnel in custody which led him to take such a drastic step. According to a police complaint, Mallik's physically challenged father Maheshwar and a neighbour were allegedly attacked with a sword by his cousin Badal on Sunday. Mallik then threw hot water at Badal to save his father. Badal and Mallik filed complaints with the police against each other. Acting on Badal's complaint, police picked up Mallik from his house and detained him in the police station for interrogation when he was allegedly beaten up and forced to strip. Mallik alleged that his family was also not allowed to meet him. Unable to bear the torture, he took a bottle of poisonous substance he found in the lockup room and consumed it, according to the complaint. Mallik also claimed that one of the police personnel had kept the poison bottle in the lockup room, and despite seeing him consume it, no one tried to stop him. Mallik's family members accused the police of not even informing them that their son was admitted to a hospital and is undergoing treatment. They claimed that the family got to know about him three days after his hospitalisation in a critical condition in Cuttack. 'From the day Rabindra was picked up by the police for questioning in connection with the incident, we had been requesting the police to meet him, but they did not allow it for two days," said Maheswar, father of the victim. Finally, the police took them to SCB Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday night, he said. Swipe Left For Next Video View all 'My son was brutally assaulted by police in custody and admitted to the hospital in critical condition but we were not informed," alleged Maheswar. However, Balichandrapur police station Inspector-in-Charge Samarjit Nayak denied allegations of assault and clarified that Mallik was admitted to the hospital after he suddenly fell ill at the police station. PTI COR BBM BBM NN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments News agency-feeds Tortured in police custody, Odisha man attempts suicide Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More
Time of India
7 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Drilling for innovations, IISER-Bhopal pioneers India's first CO2 storage well
Bhopal: IISER Bhopal and CSIR-NGRI launched a well-drilling initiative in India as part of the DeCarbFaroe programme, exploring CO₂ mineralisation in basalt for carbon storage purposes. The collaboration encompasses nine countries across Europe and Asia, facilitating the exchange of scientific expertise and advancing sustainable energy transitions. India serves as a key participant in broadening these endeavours. The department of science and technology, govt of India provides financial support for both PERBAS and DeCarbFaroe initiatives. "Our lab was at the forefront of understanding the science of CCS in basalt formations," said Dr. Jyotirmoy Mallik, the lead researcher of this project. "Our recent studies reveal that factors like temperature, porosity, and local mineralogy are pivotal for rapid and secure CO₂ mineralisation, and our models help optimise site selection for future storage projects," added Dr. Mallik. The world faces pressing concerns regarding rising greenhouse gas concentrations, with temperatures nearing the crucial 2°C threshold. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover the AI-powered language app that's changing how everyone learns Talkpal AI Undo The Energy Information Administration (2009) projects that developing nations will account for 59% of global energy growth and 94% of coal usage increases by 2030, leading to 91% of worldwide greenhouse gas emission growth. CO₂ emissions, primarily from fossil fuel use, remain the main driver of climate change, impacting weather systems and biodiversity. As India becomes the third-largest carbon emitter globally, with significant coal reliance, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) offers a vital solution, allowing continued coal usage until 2060. The Geodynamics and Petroleum Geology Lab, led by Dr. Jyotirmoy Mallik at IISER Bhopal's department of earth and environmental sciences, is establishing India's first CO₂ injection well in the Deccan Traps basalt. "CCS technology extracts CO₂ from industrial emissions before release into the atmosphere. The captured CO₂, mixed with water, is injected deep underground for permanent storage in geological structures, specifically saline aquifers or Deccan trap basalt rocks," said Dr Malik. The Deccan Basalt, covering 500,000 sq. km with considerable depth, presents distinctive CCS opportunities in India. Compared to traditional storage in porous sandstones, basalt enables swift CO₂ mineralisation when combined with water, creating stable carbonate minerals within years. This mineralisation ensures minimal escape risk, securing carbon storage for millennia. The Deccan Trap's mineral composition, abundant in plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene, supports effective CO₂ transformation, although regional basalt properties require detailed assessment. This project extends PERBAS, an international programme evaluating carbon storage safety in flood basalts. PERBAS incorporates lessons from successful trials in Iceland and the United States, where CO₂ mineralisation occurred within two years, applying this knowledge to improve storage approaches in the Deccan Trap. IISER Bhopal and CSIR-NGRI are commencing well drilling under DeCarbFaroe, concentrating on basalt CO₂ mineralisation for scalable carbon sequestration. "This multinational partnership promotes knowledge exchange and supports clean energy adoption, positioning India as a crucial partner," said Dr Mallik.
NDTV
04-08-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Bangladeshi Criminal Hid As Monk In Bengal For 30 Years, BJP Blames Trinamool
A Bangladeshi criminal, who had been hiding in West Bengal under the guise of a monk, was arrested on Saturday night - bringing out similarities straight out of the Bollywood movie 'Jolly LLB'. Mohammed Hashem Mallik had been living in Bengal's Nadia district for the last 30 years, officials said. The 60-year-old man, also known as Hashem Ali Mallik, is wanted in many criminal cases in Bangladesh. A manhunt was underway to arrest Mallik after Sub-Inspector Mohammed Abdun Noor Chowdhury of the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) had filed a complaint, triggering an investigation. Acting on a tip-off, the STF and the local police conducted a raid in the Tehatta area and arrested him. During preliminary investigation, Mallik admitted that he had crossed the border to escape legal proceedings in Bangladesh for the crimes he committed there, police sources said. The accused has been sent to a three-day police custody. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) blamed the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool government for making the state a "safe haven" for terrorists. "Bengal has become safe haven for terrorists. They are trying to make it Bangladesh. Mamata Banerjee's police did not know about this? What was their intelligence unit doing? Such cases show why Mamata Banerjee does not want Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bengal. It is to shield its vote bank," BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
NCB nabs 2 with cocaine from Kenya
Kolkata: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a major international drug trafficking operation, seizing cocaine worth Rs 2 crore and arresting two individuals in Kolkata, officials announced on Wednesday. The suspects,Anirban Mallik and Jayita Saha, were apprehended following an investigation into suspicious parcels received at the Foreign Post Office in central Kolkata. The packages, originating from Kenya, contained approximately 2.2 kg of cocaine. NCB officials said the operation began when postal workers flagged four suspicious parcels arriving from Kenya. Each parcel was addressed to different recipients within Kolkata. Upon examination, investigators discovered the cocaine concealed within the packages. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "This is a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to combat international drug trafficking," said a senior NCB official, adding that orders were likely placed through the dark web. "The sophistication of the smuggling operation suggests the involvement of an organised international criminal network, especially since the two other main suspects managed to escape despite our coordinated crackdown. The suspects were using multiple delivery addresses to evade detection," said one investigator. The investigation revealed a technique in use for some time now where traffickers used the international postal system to transport drugs from Kenya to India. The seized cocaine, reportedly of high purity, was to be used for high-end customers, suspect investigators. Law enforcement officials are currently pursuing two additional suspects linked to the remaining parcels. The NCB has intensified surveillance at postal facilities and is working with international agencies, including Interpol, to trace the source of the drugs in Kenya. If convicted, the suspects face severe penalties under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and can be lodged in jail for years. The NCB has urged the public to report any suspicious postal deliveries and emphasised their commitment to disrupting drug trafficking networks operating through international mail channels.
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Indian Express
Kolkata: In chargesheet, ED says Pak man ran hawala network, forged papers
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet under the anti-money laundering law against a Pakistani national, Ajad Mallik, who had been illegally living in Kolkata using forged Indian and Bangladeshi identity documents. In a statement released by the ED on June 13, it said a Prosecution Complaint (PC) was filed before the Special Court under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Kolkata. The agency began investigating Mallik after an FIR was lodged by the West Bengal Police under Sections 14 and 14A of the Foreigners Act, 1946. According to the ED, Mallik, also known by aliases Ahammed Hossain Azad and Azad Hossain, had fraudulently acquired multiple Indian government IDs, including an Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, Indian passport, and driving licence. The ED initially suspected Mallik to be a Bangladeshi national, but a Pakistani driving licence recovered from his mobile phone, dating back to 1994 revealed his actual identity. The licence bore the name 'Azad Hossain', listed his father's name as Mumtaz-ul-Haque, and provided a permanent address in Hyderabad, Pakistan. His date of birth was recorded as August 14, 1971. ED officers arrested Mallik on April 15, 2025, following a search operation that revealed his role in creating fraudulent identity documents for illegal immigrants in exchange for money. He was taken into ED custody for 14 days and is currently in judicial custody. The ED found that Mallik ran a 'hawala network' facilitating illegal cross-border payments between India and Bangladesh. He collected payments through cash and UPI in India and transferred equivalent amounts to Bangladesh using mobile payment platforms like Bkash. He was also allegedly involved in forging documents for Bangladeshi nationals seeking visas and passports to travel to countries such as Dubai, Cambodia, and Malaysia. 'He collected payments in Bangladeshi Taka, US Dollars, or Indian Rupees and either deposited these into his own bank accounts or those of his associates engaged in fraudulent visa/passport processing,' the ED said. Investigators also found that Mallik was connected to certain Kolkata-based forex firms (FFMCs), where large sums of cash were deposited under the guise of legitimate foreign currency exchanges. In reality, these were proceeds of crime linked to illegal identity creation for Bangladeshi nationals. In an earlier update, the ED revealed that Mallik's wife, Maymuna Akhter, and two sons,Osama Bin Azad and Omar Faruk,live in Bangladesh. He reportedly made frequent visits to meet them despite lacking valid travel documents. The ED said that further investigation is underway.
