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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ghaziabad: 14 held, no clue who shot constable from close range
Constable Saurabh Kumar, who was shot dead during a police raid in Ghaziabad's Nahal village on Sunday night, sustained a single gunshot wound to the head from what appeared to be close range, according to the Ghaziabad police. Fourteen people have been arrested so far in connection with the case, police said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rural) Surendra Nath Tiwary said the autopsy confirmed a single entry-and-exit bullet wound, with the bullet not recovered. 'The autopsy revealed that constable Saurabh Kumar was shot from a firearm, from what appears to be close range… A single casing was found at the spot. The distance of the shot is yet to be determined and will be part of the forensic analysis. The casing has been sent to Agra for examination,' he said. Kumar was part of a seven-member Noida police team that had gone to Nahal village around 11pm to arrest one Qadir in a theft case registered in Noida earlier this month. According to the FIR lodged by Noida police, the team was attacked twice by a mob, which opened 'indiscriminate fire' on them during the raid. Kumar sustained a gunshot wound during the attack and was later declared dead at a local hospital after rushed by his team. Ghaziabad Police have yet to determine who fired the fatal shot. 'There were no indications of multiple shots being fired, as only a single casing was recovered from the scene. Of the total 14 persons arrested in the case till Tuesday night, we have not yet come across evidence to establish that they fired the shot. Those arrested were seen in CCTV footage as part of mob which pelted stones at the police team,' DCP Tiwary added. The police said that five arrests were made till Monday night and nine persons were arrested on Tuesday. The men arrested on Tuesday were identified as Mohammad Javed, Mursaleen, Mohammad Inam, Mehtab, Mehraj Jamshed, Javed Abbas, Haseen Ahmad, another Mursaleen, and Abdul Rehman. Tiwary added that the available CCTV footage has not helped establish the exact sequence of events. 'We have different CCTV footage. But they have hardly helped us establish the sequence of events on late Sunday night. During interrogation, none of the 14 arrested suspects have admitted to firing the shot. More suspects are being questioned,' the DCP added. Qadir, the man named in the original theft case, was arrested during the raid by Noida police team and handed over to Ghaziabad police.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ghaziabad: Streets in Nahal village go empty after constable shot dead
Nearly 48 hours after a police constable from Noida was shot dead in Ghaziabad's Nahal village during a Sunday night raid, the village wore a deserted look. Many families—especially young men—have fled, fearing a police crackdown, the village head said. Located about 3km off National Highway 9, along the Upper Ganga Canal, Nahal is home to an estimated 15,000-20,000 people and is predominantly Muslim. Around 11pm on Sunday, the village became the site of a violent encounter in which constable Saurabh Kumar was shot in the head during a raid by Noida Police. 'Since the incident, most shops haven't opened and locals are afraid to step outside,' said Haji Tassuvur, gram pradhan of the village. 'From late Monday night till early Tuesday morning, police were all over the village. Around 50-60 men were picked up. On Tuesday, more families left—many waited for autos and other vehicles to take them out of Nahal.' While villagers say 'dozens' of men have been picked up, Ghaziabad Police said 14 arrests had been made by Tuesday evening. 'The law and order situation is under control in Nahal, and we have deployed police and PAC personnel as precautionary measure,' DCP (rural) Surendra Nath Tiwary, said. The incident in question unfolded during a raid to arrest a man named Qadir, wanted in a recent theft case involving car music systems and other auto parts reported about three weeks ago. According to the FIR filed at Ghaziabad's Masuri police station, the Noida Police team was allegedly attacked by a mob in Nahal and fired upon 'indiscriminately' at least twice. Constable Kumar died after a bullet struck his head. Noida Police did manage to arrest Qadir and handed him over to Ghaziabad Police for further action. 'The incident has stained our village's name,' said Tasuvvur. 'A young policeman has died, and his family has lost a son. It's true some people here have criminal backgrounds, but not everyone is a criminal. Qadir is known here for his criminal activities. I spoke to several people who said they heard only one gunshot that night. But now, fearing police action, young men have left the village.' An HT team visiting Nahal on Monday and Tuesday found streets empty, shops shuttered, and several houses locked. At a lone cycle repair shop, an elderly man—around 70 years old—sat quietly. 'For two days now, no one's stepped out. Everyone is scared. Families are leaving however they can—autos, rickshaws, anything—to go stay with relatives. They'll return only when things calm down,' he said, declining to share his name. Meanwhile, police officers were seen posted throughout the village. A contingent of 20-25 policemen was stationed outside the two-storey house of Qadir, described by police as the prime suspect. Ghaziabad Police said he has 22 criminal cases—mainly theft and robbery—and a history sheet against his name. As the investigation intensifies, police are trying to establish who fired the fatal shot. So far, five people have been arrested: Qadir and four other male residents of Nahal. The officials said that apart from Qadir, they arrested Abdul Salaam, Nanhu Iliyaas, Mushahid Mehraj, and Abdul Khaliq till Monday night. 'Qadir was arrested by Noida police and handed over to us. Rest four are local residents of Nahal, and they were part of mob as revealed in some CCTVs. We are also trying to identify more people who were part of the mob that gathered in Nahal when police team was attacked. People from the village are being questioned to trace who fired the shot that killed the constable,' said Surendra Nath Tiwary, Ghaziabad's deputy commissioner of police (Rural Zone). 'Anyone not found involved will be released. We are also reviewing CCTV footage to reconstruct the sequence of events from Sunday night.'
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Indian Express
Noida police constable shot dead, another cop injured during raid in Ghaziabad to arrest wanted man
A constable with the Noida police was allegedly shot dead while another police officer was injured during a raid late Sunday night to arrest a wanted man living in Ghaziabad's Nahal village, officers said. The deceased was identified as Saurabh Kumar, 26. He was posted at the police station in Noida's Phase 3. According to the Ghaziabad police, the incident occurred at around 11 pm when a team from the station went to arrest Qadir, who is wanted under the Gangster Act and in connection with 16 cases of theft and robbery. 'When the police went to arrest him in Nahal village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Mussoori police station in Ghaziabad, Qadir and his associates opened fire and started pelting stones at the team,' said an officer with the Noida police, adding that Qadir was taken into custody later. 'Saurabh was shot in the head and was admitted to Yashoda Hospital where he was declared dead by the doctors. Another police officer was also injured and is currently under treatment,' an officer said. Surendra Nath Tewari, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Ghaziabad Rural, said he received information that constable Saurabh Kumar was shot dead when the police team had gone to arrest Qadir. 'We have received a complaint from the sub-inspector of Noida Phase-3 police station at the Mussoori station. We are registering an FIR and taking all necessary action,' he said. Soon, Laxmi Singh, Police Commissioner, Noida, announced that she will provide an amount of Rs 1 lakh from her salary as financial assistance to the family of the late constable, and all officers and employees posted in the Commissionerate will extend an ex gratia amount of one day's salary for the same. 'Late Constable Saurabh Kumar posted at Police Station Phase-3 of Commissionerate Gautam Buddha Nagar, lost his life while performing his duty in the unfortunate incident that took place on the night of May 25. He showed indomitable courage and bravery by catching the accused and made the supreme sacrifice of his life. All the policemen of the Commissionerate are hurt by this incident and pay their tributes to him and express their condolences,' read an official statement issued by the Noida police.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Paryavaran Bhawan gets 5-star rating for energy efficiency & net zero status, a 1st for any govt building in UT
Chandigarh: Paryavaran Bhawan, located in Sector 19B, has got five stars under the Star Rating for Buildings programme initiated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, ministry of power. It is the first existing govt office building in the UT to get this energy efficiency rating, setting a benchmark for sustainable retrofitting of public infrastructure. To achieve superior energy efficiency and reduce dependency on conventional power sources, the building is supported by a robust solar power setup. There is an in-house rooftop solar plant of 116 kWp, its off-site solar plant allocation capacity is 160kWp, and the total solar capacity is 276kWp. Saurabh Kumar, chief conservator of forests and environment director, said, "With this integrated solar capacity, Paryavaran Bhawan successfully achieved net zero energy status in terms of electricity consumption, making it a model green building within the UT. This recognition reflects the Chandigarh administration's strong commitment to energy conservation, renewable energy integration, and sustainable building. It sets a replicable example for other govt buildings and institutions across the country."
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Quantum Health Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Strategic Appointments
DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quantum Health, the leading healthcare navigation and care coordination company, today announced key additions to its executive leadership team —strategic moves aimed at accelerating growth, driving innovation and enhancing client and member outcomes amid rising healthcare costs and transformative industry trends. 'Together, these accomplished leaders bring the strategic vision, operational excellence and innovative mindset to propel Quantum Health's continued growth,' said Dayne Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Health. Share With healthcare expenses — including pharmacy and GLP-1 therapies — projected to reach record highs in 2025, and AI poised to reshape the healthcare experience, Quantum Health is sharpening its focus on delivering proactive, insight-driven solutions that improve care, reduce costs and streamline navigation. Saurabh Kumar joins as Chief Financial Officer Quantum Health proudly welcomes Saurabh Kumar as its new Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned leader in healthcare finance, Saurabh brings deep experience in driving strategic growth, operational excellence and financial transformation across some of the industry's most respected organizations. In his role as CFO, he will oversee all financial functions and work closely with teams across the organization to ensure Quantum Health continues to meet its financial goals and long-term vision. Saurabh brings an impressive background in healthcare and finance, having held leadership roles across health insurance companies, risk-bearing medical groups and financial sponsors. Prior to joining Quantum Health, he served as Head of Finance at Triple Aim Partners, a venture capital firm focused on building health services companies from the ground up. He previously served as CFO of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, and earlier as CFO of UnitedHealth Group's Employer & Individual division, where he managed financial performance for one of the largest commercial health insurance businesses in the country, overseeing a multibillion-dollar portfolio. Saurabh also held leadership roles at HealthCare Partners and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Mike Cooper named Chief Transformation Officer In addition to Saurabh's appointment, Quantum Health has named Mike Cooper as Chief Transformation Officer. In this pivotal role, Mike will advance the organization's strategic priorities around growth, client retention, member experience and internal 'Warrior®' experience. He will lead transformation initiatives that bring together teams and strategies to ensure Quantum Health remains at the forefront of the evolving healthcare navigation landscape. He will work cross-functionally to drive enterprise-wide innovation and operational agility. Mike brings over 30 years of leadership experience and a strong track record of driving growth, profitability and operational excellence across high-growth organizations. His cross-functional expertise includes finance, accounting, product, technology, operations and go-to-market strategy, with deep experience in human capital management, benefits, insurance, healthcare and technology. Before joining Quantum Health, Mike served as Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives at Dayforce and as President and CFO at eloomi, which was acquired by Dayforce in February 2024. He has also held senior leadership roles at transformative companies such as ParcelShield, PlanSource, Filtration Group, Empower Software Solutions, Connextions and PSS World Medical. He began his career at Ernst & Young and is a licensed CPA. Nancy Sansom appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Completing the expansion of the executive team, Nancy Sansom joins Quantum Health as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Nancy leads all aspects of marketing, including growth marketing, brand strategy and client and member communications, reinforcing Quantum Health's position as the leader in healthcare navigation. Nancy brings more than a decade of experience as a CMO and CCO at high-growth B2B SaaS companies, and over 20 years of experience in the HR, benefits and insurance technology ecosystem. Prior to joining Quantum Health, she served as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Versapay and PlanSource, where she scaled marketing operations and built strategic partnerships with financial institutions, HCM providers and insurance carriers. Earlier in her career, she spent a decade at Benefitfocus, a benefits technology pioneer, where she held senior leadership roles in product, marketing and design. 'Together, these accomplished leaders bring the strategic vision, operational excellence and innovative mindset to propel Quantum Health's continued growth,' said Dayne Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Health. 'Their expertise will be instrumental in advancing our mission to deliver exceptional client and member experiences and reinforcing our position as the trusted partner in healthcare navigation. We're excited to welcome them to the team.' About Quantum Health Quantum Health is the industry-leading consumer healthcare navigation and care coordination company that delivers an unparalleled consumer experience to its members, as well as validated claims savings and high satisfaction rates for its self-insured employer and payer clients. Quantum Health's proprietary Real-Time Intercept ® capability identifies opportunities for early intervention in a member's healthcare journey, resulting in better engagement, outcomes and cost efficiencies. Founded in 1999 and based in Dublin, Ohio, Quantum Health has earned numerous awards and honors, including being named among the Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000, a Great Place to Work by FORTUNE Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine, and one of FORTUNE'S Best Workplaces in Healthcare. The Women Presidents' Organization has also ranked Quantum Health as one of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies for over 15 years. To learn more about the company, visit and connect with us on LinkedIn and X.
