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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Second double murder within 24 hours stuns police
Patna: In a chilling repeat of violence, two youths were found shot dead in Patna district on Tuesday morning, marking the second double murder in the city within 24 hours. The incident has heightened fears and raised serious concerns about law enforcement in the state capital. The bullet-ridden bodies of the victims were found by villagers along the Majahuli-Singhada road under the jurisdiction of Bikram police station. The villagers, who were out tending to their farmland, immediately informed the local police, who rushed to the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Police recovered 13 spent cartridges, clothing and a motorcycle from the spot. The victims were identified as Sonu Kumar and Raushan Kumar, both residents of the same locality under Bikram police station. "Prima facie, it appears both were shot dead. We are investigating the case from all angles," said Patna SSP Awakash Kumar. He added that one of the victims, Sonu Kumar, was allegedly involved in the 2023 murder of a local chowkidar (village watchman). "We are probing whether the killings are connected to that incident," the SSP said, adding that the background of the second victim is also being examined. Paliganj SDPO Umeshwar Choudhary said police were conducting raids to arrest the absconding suspects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Classic Solitaire , Built for Desktop Play Solitaire Install Now Undo He said they received information about the incident around 6am. Forensic teams and dog squads have been deployed to assist in the investigation. This was the second double murder in Patna within a day. On Monday morning, a retired nurse from Nalanda Medical College and Hospital and her 22-year-old daughter were shot dead on the steps of their home. A video of the incident, which has since gone viral, shows two men on a motorbike – both wearing helmets – firing three shots into the air before fleeing the site.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Auto-cracy: Cops are gone, overloading back in Noida's Sector 52
Noida: A week after traffic police crackdown, auto-rickshaw drivers outside the Sector 52 metro station continue to overload passengers heading to Greater Noida West and nearby areas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A visit to the spot on Wednesday showed a long line of autos parked along the left lane between Sector 51 and Sector 52 metro stations, calling out to commuters heading to Gaur City, Surajpur, and other areas. Sumit Kumar, an auto driver, said that traffic police recently cracked down on overloading and seized several vehicles. "Earlier, we used to carry five passengers on a shared basis from Sector 52 to Gaur Chowk, charging Rs 40 each — three passengers in the back and two next to the driver - earning Rs 200 per trip. Now, the police have barred us from taking passengers in the front seat, which means we can only carry three people and earn Rs 120 per trip," he said. Auto drivers had raised the fare to Rs 60 per passenger in response to the drive, sparking protests last Friday evening and forcing police intervention. "Either we raise the fare or we overload. Plying on the route with the existing fare with three passengers is not viable for us," said Sonu Kumar, another auto driver. There are over 18,000 registered autos in the city but most do not follow metered fares, citing outdated tariff structures. Despite traffic police taking action previously, auto drivers have resumed overloading in the absence of consistent monitoring. The problem of overcharging has also persisted. Harsh Kumar, a resident of Gaur City, said that the fare hike is unjustified, especially when there is no bus or metro connectivity in Greater Noida West. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I travel daily from Gaur City to Nehru Place via Sector 51. The autos are the only viable mode for last-mile connectivity. Arbitrarily increasing the fare is not fair," he said. Several commuters heading to the 7x sectors also reported being overcharged by auto drivers as there is no fixed auto fare and drivers do not ply by meter. The Sector 50 and Sector 52 metro stations serve as crucial interchanges between Delhi Metro's Blue Line and NMRC's Aqua lines, and witness heavy footfall as people switch modes or take autos towards various parts of Noida and Greater Noida West. These stations are currently linked by a pedestrian walkway, with a skywalk expected to open later this year. In the meantime, pedestrians face considerable inconvenience navigating through a footpath encroached by hawkers, vendors, and other roadside sellers. When it began operations in Jan 2019, the Aqua Line's daily ridership was around 11,852. By April this year, the daily ridership had increased to 59,336. As per 2023 ridership data, Sector 51 metro station sees around 17,000 passengers daily, while Sector 52 caters to about 45,000 commuters daily. Data for 2024 was not available. DCP (traffic) Lakhan Singh Yadav said that over 1,000 challans were issued last week and 200 autos have been seized during this period for carrying extra passengers, including the illegal practice of seating beside the driver. A transport department official said that a meeting with the auto union is planned soon to address and resolve the ongoing issues.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Four held for firing at hotel owner
Garhwa: Police have arrested four criminals with arms and ammunition in connection with firing on a hotel owner Sonu Kumar alias Sunny in which no any casualty was reported, police said on Saturday. The arrested criminals included Sushil Kumar Tiwari alias Chhotu Tiwari, his associates Gyan Prakash Tiwari alias Ranjan Tiwari, Ravi Chandravanshi and Ritesh Ranjan alias Bampi Patwa. While the arrest of fifth criminal Deepak Tiwari is yet to be arrested. Police have also recovered from them a pistol, a loaded country made katta, some live cartridges and two motor cycles. Garhwa SP, Deepak Kumar Pandey on Saturday told media persons that the criminals had fired on Sonu Kumar owner of Virat Hotel on May 15 around 11 pm. On the following day Sonu filed a written complaint with the police station stating that Chhotu Tiwari and his associates had demanded Rs 50,000 extortion. "A case was registered in this connection on May 16 under section 308 (4)/109 (1)/3 (5) of BNS and 27 Arms Act," he said. He added, "We received input that the criminals had approached Sonu to buy wine which priced at Rs 600. But the criminals paid Rs 560 through PhonePe. The petty amount of only Rs 40 laid to a brawl between Sonu Kumar and Chhotu Tiwari while Chhotu Tiwari fired on Sonu Kumar. Acting on a tip of we formed a team led by SDPO, Neeraj Kumar. The team conducted a raid and arrested the four criminals on Friday night." Chhotu has criminal history with four cases against him Garhwa police station.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
1 criminal shot at, 5 held in STF-police operation
Patna: One criminal was shot in the leg and five others were arrested in a joint operation by Patna police and the Special Task Force (STF) in the Bikram police station area of the district on Thursday evening. Police said the arrested men are wanted in several criminal cases in Bikram and other police station areas. According to officials, police received a tip-off on Thursday night that a gang was planning a major crime. While conducting vehicle checks near Nisarpura village in Bikram, officers spotted six men on two motorcycles who attempted to flee. Police managed to detain three suspects from one motorcycle. The others opened fire, prompting police to return fire, injuring one suspect in the leg. He and another accomplice were then arrested. One criminal managed to escape. City SP (west), Sarath RS, said, "The arrested criminals were found with four pistols, two magazines, two cellphones and two motorcycles. The arrested people were identified as Ankit Kumar from Bihta, Jitendra Kumar from Parsa Bazaar, Sonu Kumar from Khagaul, Shubham alias Reyansh Kumar from Phulwari Sharif, Ritik Kumar Yadav alias Sujeet Kumar from Patna and Vishal Kumar from Bikram." Except for Sonu Kumar, all of the arrested have prior criminal records, including charges of murder and robbery, and have served time in jail. Investigations suggest they were operating as an organised gang. "They gathered to execute another major crime, but the police were alerted in time. There is a possibility that their network extends to the prison, which is also under investigation. The police are working to apprehend the one criminal who is still at large," the SP added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Gaur City to Sector 52: Overloaded autos, no meters and soaring fares
Representative Image NOIDA: Auto-rickshaw drivers outside Noida's Sector 52 metro station continue to overload passengers travelling to Greater Noida West and surrounding areas, seemingly undeterred by recent commuter protests and a police crackdown. A spot visit on Wednesday revealed a long queue of autos lined up along the left lane between Sector 51 and Sector 52 metro stations, calling out to commuters headed to Gaur City, Surajpur , and other parts of Greater Noida West. Sumit Kumar , an auto driver, said the traffic police had recently cracked down on overloading and seized several vehicles. 'Earlier, we used to carry five passengers on a shared basis from Sector 52 to Gaur Chowk, charging Rs 40 per person—three in the back and two beside the driver—earning Rs 200 per trip. Now, the police have barred us from taking passengers in the front seat, which means we can carry only three people and earn just Rs 120 per trip,' he said. Another driver, Sonu Kumar, said that in response to the new restrictions, auto drivers had raised the fare to Rs 60 per passenger, triggering protests last Friday evening and prompting police intervention. 'Either we raise the fare or we overload. Operating on the same route with only three passengers at the old fare isn't viable for us,' he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 【大正製薬】1日3粒目安でおなか脂肪対策 大正製薬 今すぐ購入 Undo While traffic police acted on the day of the protest, the practice of overloading has since resumed in the absence of consistent enforcement. Harsh Kumar, a resident of Gaur City, described the fare hike as unjustified, especially given the lack of alternative public transport. 'I travel daily from Gaur City to Nehru Place via Sector 51. Autos are the only viable option for last-mile connectivity. Arbitrarily increasing the fare is not fair,' he said. Commuters heading to the 7x sectors also reported being overcharged, citing the absence of fixed fares and the refusal of drivers to operate by meter. Sector 50 and Sector 52 metro stations serve as key interchanges between the Delhi Metro's Blue and Aqua lines. They witness heavy footfall as passengers switch modes or take autos towards various parts of Noida and Greater Noida West. While a pedestrian walkway currently links the stations, a dedicated skywalk is expected to open later this year. In the meantime, commuters face inconvenience navigating footpaths that are encroached upon by hawkers and roadside vendors. According to 2023 data, Sector 51 metro station sees around 17,000 daily passengers, while Sector 52 serves approximately 45,000. Noida has over 18,000 registered auto-rickshaws, but most do not follow metered fares, citing outdated fare structures. DCP (Traffic) Lakhan Singh Yadav said over 1,000 challans had been issued and 200 autos seized for carrying extra passengers, including the illegal practice of seating beside the driver. A Noida transport department official confirmed that a meeting with the auto union is planned soon to address and resolve the ongoing issues.
