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Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
STF nabs arms smuggler, weapons recovered
: Police arrested a 59-year-old arms smuggler near platform number 9 of Cantt railway station in Varanasi on Tuesday. A large number of illegal weapons were found with him. The accused, Mithailal, is originally from Bhuili Khas village in Mirzapur and currently lives in Sarnath. He was caught by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and Cantt police. During questioning, Mithailal told police he used to make weapons while living in rented houses in Mirzapur and Sarnath. (For representation only) On Wednesday, deputy commissioner of Police (Varuna), Pramod Kumar, said the police received a tip-off that someone was coming to the station to sell illegal arms. Based on this, the team reached the spot and arrested the accused. Police said that Mithailal had been arrested earlier as well for arms smuggling. This time, officers recovered three 9 mm pistols, a semi-made 32 bore revolver, eight live cartridges of various types including AK-47, over 10 used cartridges, 10 shells of 7.62 mm and 8 mm, five pistol magazines, tools for making arms, a train ticket, and ₹452 in cash. During questioning, Mithailal told police he used to make weapons while living in rented houses in Mirzapur and Sarnath. More than six criminal cases have already been filed against him in Cantt, Maduadih, and Sarnath police stations. These cases date back from 2005 to 2025.
Hindustan Times
19-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
CRPF jawan punched, kicked by Kanwariyas in UP's Mirzapur: Report
In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, seven Kanwariyas were arrested after allegedly assaulting a CRPF jawan at the Mirzapur railway station. The CCTV footage showed the saffron-clad pilgrims assaulting a CRPF jawan.(X) The video of the incident that went viral on social media has triggered widespread condemnation. The confrontation between the jawan and the kanwariyas began over a dispute regarding the purchase of train tickets, India Today reported. Also Read | Meerut: Over 11K CCTVs, AI surveillance to boost Kanwar Yatra security The CCTV footage showed the saffron-clad pilgrims pinning the jawan to the ground as they punched and kicked him in the presence of a huge crowd. Later, one of the passengers could be seen attempting to intervene, pulling one of the attackers away as shown in the video. The CRPF jawan was on his way to board the Brahmaputra Mail when he was attacked, the report said. The video, which is being widely shared across all social media platforms, is drawing public ire and raising questions about crowd control and law enforcement during the Kanwar Yatra. Also Read | Delhi-Meerut Expressway carriageway reserved for kanwariyas till July 24 The Railway Protection Force (RPF) acted swiftly after receiving information about the assault. A case was registered, and all seven assailants were taken into custody following an investigation, the publication reported. "Seven Kanwariyas have been arrested in the case of beating up a CRPF jawan," the official said. In another separate incident, police said on Wednesday arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly creating a nuisance on the Kanwar yatra route. Also Read | Uttarakhand CM welcomes Kanwariyas in Haridwar, washes feet of pilgrims Sonu Mainuddin, a resident of Lohiya Nagar, was intercepted Tuesday night near Baghpat Adda, speeding on a motorcycle and continuously shouting, police said. Sub-Inspector Pramod Kumar and Fateh Singh, who were on duty at the time, asked him to calm down, but he continued with his ruckus, police said. Also Read | Ghaziabad schools closed till July 23 for Kanwar Yatra The incidents posed serious questions about the security, law, and order situation, especially during Kanway Yatra, a major Hindu pilgrimage during which devotees collected sacred Ganga water and walked barefoot to offer it at Shiva temples. This year's Kanwar Yatra, which began on July 11, will conclude on July 23, aligning with the holy month of Shravan.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Technology essential to improve public services: Minister Sathya Kumar Yadav
Minister for Health Sathya Kumar Yadav on Friday (July 11) distributed digital tablets to Resource Persons (RPs) at a special event in Dharmavaram town of Sri Sathya Sai district. The Minister said the unique initiative is part of the government's push towards smart governance and improving service delivery at the grassroots. He highlighted the importance of technology in governance, stating that digital tools play an essential role in forging transparency, speed and accountability in public services. 'The tablets would help the staff collect data efficiently, report issues real-time and track the implementation of health, sanitation and welfare schemes,' he said. 'It is a fallacy to think that technology is a luxury. It's an important need to quickly redress public grievances and ensure greater accuracy in services,' he said, adding the technology would greatly cut down manual delays and result in better coordination among the departments. On this occasion, the Minister also launched the Mahila Akasham App, which is designed to augment efficiency in the functioning of self-help groups (SHGs). Dharmavaram Municipal Commissioner Pramod Kumar, officials from MEPMA and revenue and health departments were present.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EOU raids engr's locations, uncovers Rs3.5cr in assets
Patna: Land purchase documents worth over Rs 3.54 crore, bank deposits of Rs 18.84 lakh, a vehicle valued at Rs 11 lakh and Rs 5.29 lakh in cash were found during raids by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) at several locations linked to executive engineer Pramod Kumar of the Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation (BSEIDC) on Thursday. EOU officials said the seized documents, including bank passbooks, land deeds, papers related to new vehicle purchases, and insurance policies, suggest that Kumar's assets may far exceed the Rs 3.25 crore already identified in the FIR. Suspected benami properties in Jharkhand and other neighbouring states have also come to light. Additional director general (ADG) of EOU, Nayyar Hasnain Khan, said, "The engineer is accused of possessing assets that are 309.61% higher than his known sources of income. A case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, as amended in 2018." The Patna Special Court had issued a search warrant authorising EOU teams to carry out raids at Kumar's properties in Patna, his ancestral home in Sitamarhi, and his current residence in Saharsa. Raids were also conducted at two additional premises in Saharsa and one in Rajiv Nagar, Patna. Khan added, "Preliminary findings point to a significant mismatch between declared income and the value of assets. This includes substantial investments in real estate, luxury vehicles, and deposits in multiple bank accounts." The ADG added that Pramod was not present at any of the locations during the raids and is believed to be absconding. "Efforts are being made to take him into custody," he said.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
EOU raids Bihar executive engineer Pramod Kumar in disproportionate assets case
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to Pramod Kumar, Executive Engineer at the Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation (BSEIDC), in connection with a disproportionate assets case, officials said. Raids are underway at his premises in Patna, Saharsa, and Sitamarhi. Two EOU teams are searching separate locations in Patna, while three teams are conducting raids at different sites in Saharsa. One team is also operating in Sitamarhi. Kumar is facing charges under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(B) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Amended 2018). The FIR was registered on July 9 following verification of credible inputs by the EOU. Preliminary investigations suggest that Kumar has allegedly amassed assets over 300 per cent more than his known sources of income. Surveillance agencies had been monitoring his financial activities for several months, culminating in the current action. A search warrant was obtained from a special court in Patna, enabling the EOU teams to launch coordinated searches on Thursday morning across three districts. The agency is also probing potential accomplices and the modus operandi used to acquire the disproportionate wealth. The Nitish Kumar government has reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, especially within the state departments. All government officials, including ministers and legislators, are required to publicly declare their assets and income sources annually. As Bihar's nodal anti-corruption agency, the EOU continues to keep a close watch on public officials suspected of illicit wealth accumulation. Officials said further details will be shared after the completion of the raids later in the day. 'More detailed information will be shared post-completion of the raids in the evening,' an EOU official said.
