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India Today
2 hours ago
- India Today
Assam man clicks inappropriate pictures of Meghalaya schoolgirl, gets arrested
Meghalaya Police have arrested a man from Assam's Jorhat district for allegedly harassing schoolgirls in two separate incidents in Shillong. The accused, identified as 24-year-old Himan Gogoi, was tracked down in his native village after fleeing the arrest follows the circulation of a disturbing video on May 24, which showed a masked man inappropriately touching a schoolgirl and lifting her uniform while taking photos. The incident, which sparked outrage, reportedly occurred near the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Shillong's Umsohsun neighbourhood on the morning of May swiftly, police formed a special investigation team led by senior police official Ivan B Diengdoh on May 26. After locating the victim and verifying the incident, an FIR was registered at Lumdiengjri Police Station. The accused was booked under Sections 76 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 11 and 12 of the POCSO Act. Authorities revealed that a second case with a similar pattern of harassment had occurred earlier, on May 19, near Dreamland in Police Bazar. That case, reported by another schoolgirl, was registered at Sadar Police Station and includes sexual assault charges under Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act. Both cases have been designated as special reports due to their the registration of the cases, a police team headed by Woman Sub-Inspector Lavinia Kongwang was dispatched to Assam on May 28. In a joint operation with Lahdoigarh Outpost under Teok Police Station, the team raided a residence in Bamkukurachua village, where Gogoi was found hiding at a relative's house. Police seized his mobile phone and other digital evidence believed to be linked to the Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem also confirmed that the accused is involved in a separate case under investigation in Assam. The case, registered at Teok Police Station as Case No. 43(03)2025, carries charges under Sections 329(3) and 79 of the accused will be presented before a district court in Jorhat for transit remand before being brought back to Shillong to face trial.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
16 Jaw-Dropping, Soul-Sucking, Terrifying Photos That Made Me Say "Not Today, Satan"
Welp, another horrifying week is in the books, thanks to my addiction to r/oddlyterrifying. Here are 16 photos that sent chills down my spine: 1."This random lemon eyeball that's on a shelf at my airbnb." —u/Ayen_C 2."These are vulture bees. They make honey out of rotting flesh." —u/IVMVI 3."Normal spider?! Count the legs!" —u/Distinct_Release_638 4."Whales have fully formed, human-looking fingers inside of their fins, which can be exposed during a dissection." —u/geosunsetmoth Related: "I Know You Aren't Trying To Hurt Me." Doctors, Nurses, And First Responders Are Revealing The Most "Haunting" Last Words They've Heard From A Patient 5."One of the few access points to North Korea, the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, seen at night." —u/Saturn_Ecplise 6."The top floor of my workplace elevator opens to this." —u/UpDra 7."Her cat sneezed into a bowl of flour." —u/DesignHead9206 Related: 27 Grown-Ass Adults Who Threw Such Unbelievable Temper Tantrums, Even The Brattiest Toddler Couldn't Compete 8."A few years ago, at my grandparents' house." —u/LumberjackAndOkay 9."This man who brings his dog with him in abandoned buildings." 10."Stumbled upon this nightmare in Pasadena." —u/ninjaguy7 11."This is how flamingos feed their young." —u/n-chung Don't worry, that's not blood. Both these flamingos are trying to feed the chick crop milk, a red secretion parent flamingos produce in their digestive tracts and regurgitate to feed their young. 12."Can't make sense of this photo I found on Instagram." —u/6259masterjedic 13."This billboard outside of YWCA." —u/Yourdashinghost 14."This children's dentist's office has this showing at its public window." —u/TrueSkyDemon 15."This ominous ring in the night sky." —u/eli_liam finally, "A blood clot coughed up by my patient that perfectly shaped the lung cavity it filled." —u/android_pancake Also in Internet Finds: 51 Wildly Fascinating Photos Of Disorders, Injuries, And Variations In The Human Body That I Cannot Stop Staring At Also in Internet Finds: 23 People Who Tried Their Best, But Crapped The Bed So Bad Also in Internet Finds: 19 Things Society Glorifies That Are Actually Straight-Up Terrible, And We Need To Stop Pretending Otherwise
Buzz Feed
30-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
16 Jaw-Dropping Soul-Sucking Terrifying Photos
Welp, another horrifying week is in the books, thanks to my addiction to r/oddlyterrifying. Here are 16 photos that sent chills down my spine: "This random lemon eyeball that's on a shelf at my airbnb." "These are vulture bees. They make honey out of rotting flesh." "Normal spider?! Count the legs!" "Whales have fully formed, human-looking fingers inside of their fins, which can be exposed during a dissection." "One of the few access points to North Korea, the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, seen at night." "The top floor of my workplace elevator opens to this." "Her cat sneezed into a bowl of flour." "A few years ago, at my grandparents' house." "This man who brings his dog with him in abandoned buildings." "Stumbled upon this nightmare in Pasadena." "This is how flamingos feed their young." "Can't make sense of this photo I found on Instagram." "This billboard outside of YWCA." "This children's dentist's office has this showing at its public window." "This ominous ring in the night sky." And finally, "A blood clot coughed up by my patient that perfectly shaped the lung cavity it filled."
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Man from Assam held for harassing schoolgirls in Shillong
Shillong: A man from Assam has been taken into custody by Meghalaya police for allegedly harassing schoolgirls in Shillong before escaping to his village. The detained individual was identified as Himan Gogoi (24), a resident of Jorhat, Assam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem, investigations commenced after a video surfaced on May 24, showing a masked individual inappropriately touching a schoolgirl. The footage showed the perpetrator lifting the student's uniform while capturing photographs on a mobile device. A dedicated team, headed by additional SP (Operations) Ivan B Diengdoh, was established on May 26 to locate the suspect. The incident occurred near YWCA in Umsohsun on May 23 at 6:35am. After locating and examining the victim, authorities registered an FIR at Lumdiengjri Police Station under Case No. 55(05)2025, citing Sections 76 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), alongside Sections 11 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Syiem reported another incident from May 19, between 7:15 and 7:30am, near Dreamland in Police Bazar, where a schoolgirl faced similar harassment. A separate FIR was registered at Sadar Police Station under Case No. 140(05)2025, with charges under Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act. Both cases were designated as special reports due to their severity. On May 28, a police team led by woman police sub-inspector Lavinia Kongwang travelled to Jorhat. With support from Lahdoigarh Outpost under Teok Police Station, they conducted a raid in Bamkukurachua village, where the accused was found at a relative's house. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The authorities seized the mobile phone used in the offences and additional evidence during the operation. Syiem added that the accused is also connected to another case at Teok Police Station (Case No. 43(03)2025) under Sections 329(3) and 79 of the BNS. "The accused will be produced in the district court, Jorhat and after acquiring transit remand, he will be produced in court in Shillong," the statement said on Thursday.
Cision Canada
28-05-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Canada's Largest Women's Movement Charts a Bold Future as Hundreds from Across Canada Convene in Québec City Français
First national YWCA convening in Québec in 20+ years celebrates local legacy, unveils renewed direction under new CEO QUÉBEC CITY, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - YWCA Canada will host its Annual Members Meeting in Québec City from May 29 to 31, 2025, bringing together hundreds of staff and volunteers from 29 local YWCAs across the country—from Vancouver Island to Iqaluit to St. John's. The event marks a powerful moment and a major milestone: it's the first YWCA national gathering in Québec in over 20 years and coincides with the 150th anniversaries of YWCA Québec and Y des femmes de Montréal. The convening will also include the launch of YWCA Canada's new strategic plan, the first under National CEO Aline Nizigama, a bilingual, Black woman whose leadership signals renewed energy and direction for the country's largest and oldest women's rights organization. "At a time of global backlash against gender equity, including a gender-based violence epidemic right here in Canada, YWCA Canada is uniting voices from across the country to chart a bold, feminist path forward," said Nizigama. The national convening will spotlight the transformative work of the YWCA, from gender-based violence prevention to childcare, housing, and employment programs that reach over 330,000 women, girls, and gender diverse people each year. Dignitaries and equity leaders in attendance include: Denise Christopherson, Chair of YWCA Canada's Board of Directors, shared that: "We're coming together at a time of urgent need and immense possibility. This moment is about turning our collective resolve and rising momentum into bold action." "Hosting this gathering in Québec City during our 150th anniversary year is a tremendous source of pride for us," said Stéphanie Lampron, Executive Director of YWCA Québec. "It highlights how community organizations are creating lasting, sustainable change at a national scale." Follow the conversation online with #YWCAAM. About YWCA Canada YWCA Canada is the country's oldest and largest women's rights organization. A secular, registered charity, we directly impact the lives of more than 330,000 women, girls and gender diverse people each year, offering safe refuge to 1,200 people each night through our shelters.
