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The Print
15 hours ago
- The Print
MP bus tragedy that killed over 60: Rewa court acquits all three accused 19 years later
Judicial Magistrate First Class Panna Nagesh on Friday acquitted Ajay Pratap Singh (52), Ramesh Tiwari (42) and Shriniwas Tiwari (60), the owner and conductors of the bus, due to lack of evidence. On October 19, 2006, the bus with registration number MKA 3163 plunged into Govindgarh pond when it was on its way to Rewa from Jigna. Among those killed was the driver. Rewa, Jun 1 (PTI) A court in Rewa in Madhya Pradesh gave 'benefit of doubt' and acquitted three persons in connection with the 2006 Govindgarh bus tragedy in which more than 60 occupants of the vehicle were killed. The court observed that it could not be proved with the prosecution's evidence that the bus was being driven rashly and recklessly at the time of the incident. Furthermore, the driver of the bus too had died in the accident, the court pointed out. 'Under these circumstances, it could not be found that the accused had any role in running the bus without registration on the day of the accident,' the court said while acquitting the trio under Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act. Their lawyer Rajiv Singh Shera said the prosecution failed to prove whether the bus had valid fitness and permit documents. 'As a result, the court acquitted the owner and conductors,' he said. PTI COR LAL BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Watertown man charged with speeding down Bradley Street, menacing
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 50-year-old Watertown man is facing several charges after an incident late last week. According to the Watertown Police Department, Daniel Gilbert was allegedly recklessly operating his vehicle. Authorities allege that Bradley was operating his vehicle on Bradley Street at speeds allegedly over 70 miles per hour. Watertown FD battles Memorial Day blaze Police officials also state the Bradley allegedly tried to force a car with two occupants off the road. It was also alleged that Gilbert also parked in front of the victim's car, exited his vehicle and pointed a black, imitation KBG pistol at the victims. Police records indicate that Gilbert has a previous second-degree assault conviction from 2011 in Lewis County Court. This meant that Gilbert was in unlawful possession of the pistol. Authorities also stated that Gilbert allegedly was in possession of a white crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. Here are the following charges that Gilbert is facing: Two counts of second-degree menacing Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon Two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Reckless driving Driving without a license He was arrested and transported to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building, where Gilbert was processed and held prior to arraignement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Traffic Violations To Earn Negative Points On Driving Licence
The authorities have tried different ways to cut down on accidents and traffic violations, like imposing heavy fines. Unfortunately, these efforts haven't worked, leading to over 170,000 accidents in India each year. To improve road safety, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is planning to introduce a negative points system for driving licenses nationwide. Also Read: New-Gen Kawasaki Z1100 Under Works; Launch Soon? This initiative takes inspiration from countries like Australia, the UK, Germany, Brazil, France, and Canada. Its goal is to reduce traffic violations by imposing tougher penalties on repeat offenders. The authorities announced that the new points system will be implemented in the next two months, after the necessary amendments to the law are made. Also Read: Triumph Scrambler 400 XC Launch Soon; Details Leaked In the new system, drivers will earn negative points for traffic violations like speeding, running red lights, and driving recklessly. If they accumulate too many points, they could lose their driving license. The system will not only impose penalties but also reward responsible drivers. Good driving habits and encouraging safe driving can earn merit points. Also Read: As part of the new system, people who want to renew their driver's license and have committed any driving violations will need to take a mandatory driving test. Right now, there is no requirement for a driving test when renewing a license before it expires.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man learns sentence for death of 15-year-old girl; woman charged in attempted cover-up, deputies say
A man has learned how long he'll be behind bars for shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Harrison Twp. and a woman is now facing charges for trying to cover it up. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Tommy Moreland was sentenced to 37 to 46.5 years to life in prison on Wednesday. The sentencing happened nearly a month after Moreland was convicted of several charges, including murder and felonious assault, in connection to the November 2023 shooting death of Heaven Washington. Also on Wednesday, Denisha Taylor was indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury on three counts of tampering with evidence and one count of obstructing justice. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Taylor attempted to cover up the crime. TRENDING STORIES: Former base commander set for court-martial next week at WPFAB Cicada infestation: Where will Brood XIV emerge? Man charged in shooting that seriously injured 46-year-old As News Center 7 previously reported, deputies responded to a 'rolling shootout' near the intersection of Turner Road and Philadelphia Drive on Nov. 17. Washington, a passenger in one of the vehicles involved, was shot and killed. Deputies previously said that they did not believe Washington was the intended target of the shooting, 'but a tragic casualty of ongoing street violence.' Detectives were able to determine the other vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting, a maroon Toyota RAV4. The same day as the shooting, the SUV was spotted by detectives in unmarked patrol vehicles at the Englewood Meijer. As detectives were watching the SUV, it began to drive off at a high rate of speed. A chase ensured and the SUV continued to go around 70 mph, running red lights and nearly hitting other cars on the road. The SUV later got onto Interstate 70 and continued driving recklessly, going approximately 109 mph. Eventually, the SUV got off the interstate and was later found abandoned in a field in Farmersville. Surveillance video later reviewed by detectives showed Moreland getting into the driver's seat of the SUV before and driving the chase began. A warrant for Moreland's arrest was issued and he was arrested without incident in March 2024. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with shots fired leading to stand-off
S. ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man after they say he fired multiple shots, which led to a stand-off over the weekend. According to the South Abington Township Police Department, on March 8 around 10:00 p.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Layton Road for a man with a gun, threatening to harm himself. Police say the man, identified as 56-year-old George Frietto, fired one shot through the bedroom wall while officers were speaking with a woman who lives in the home with him. Officers said they went outside and took cover behind patrol vehicles after the shot was fired. Seven face various charges after deadly shooting at Airbnb Multiple police units were called to the scene, and officers attempted to get Frietto to exit the house, but they did not succeed. Police said they then learned that Frietto was having a mental health crisis after attending the Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade with friends. After several attempts to get Frietto to leave the home, officers said they called for the Lackawanna County SWAT team. As stated in the affidavit, shortly after calling for the SWAT team, a second shot was fired from inside the house. Eventually, investigators were able to arrest Frietto and charged him with discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and terroristic threats. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
