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Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Odisha: Police recover part of 1.5 tonne explosives looted by Maoists from Saranda forests
Bhubaneswar: Three days after suspected Maoists looted around 1.5 tonnes of gelatin sticks from a truck near the Odisha-Jharkhand border, security forces have recovered a portion of the stolen explosives during a joint combing operation in the dense Saranda forests, police officers said on Friday. On Tuesday, eight armed persons had hijacked a truck laden with gelatin stocks near a forested stone quarry at Banko, within K. Balang police limits of Rourkela, and drove the vehicle to a nearby forest where they unloaded the explosives and allowed the truck driver to go. The truck driver told the police that another 10–15 people waiting inside the forest then looted at least 150 packets of explosives, each weighing 15 to 25 kg. Nine teams of the special operations group of the Odisha police, Jaguar team of the Jharkhand police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) started a joint operation in the area, resulting in a few encounters. Also Read:NIA probes suspected Maoist links in loot of gelatin sticks in Odisha The police said that the looted gelatins, meant for the stone quarry, were in slurry form. The gelatin sticks can be used as IEDs if there are enough detonators with them. 'From our investigation, it is certain that Maoists from Saranda forest did it. That's why the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started probing the loot,' a senior police official of Rourkela said. The police suspect the loot to be a retaliatory move by the Maoists after their top commanders, including Maoist leader Basavaraju, were killed in Narayanpur forest of Chhattisgarh last week. 'The amount that they have looted is too much for them to handle and carry around. Besides, they normally burn down the vehicles after looting, which they have not done in this case. We are working in coordination with the NIA team,' an officer said. Also Read: Forces raze memorials in Maoist citadels In one of the biggest-ever loot incidents, Maoists in April 2009 had looted about 25 tonnes of explosives, including ammonium nitrate and detonators, from the explosive warehouse of Nalco, manned by CISF jawans. 11 CISF jawans were killed in that attack.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man convicted in armed carjacking, murder of Chicopee woman
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Chicopee woman. Officer-involved crash in stolen vehicle leads to three arrests in Springfield Kaysone Walters was found guilty in the killing of 25-year-old Brianne Boiselle back in August of 2021. On August 11th, Boisselle was found on Baldwin Street in Springfield with several stab wounds and died from her injuries. An investigation led Springfield Police to apply for an arrest warrant for Walters, who was believed to be the suspect in the alleged murder and armed carjacking. Springfield police along with the U.S. Marshals Service, State Police and the Hampden County Sheriff's Department later learned that Walters left the state and was in Lakeland, Florida. On October 7th, the U.S. Marshals Florida Task Force went to Lakeland and spotted Walters attempting to run away. He was caught and arrested by the officers. Walter was charged with Fugitive from Justice Warrant and was brought back to Massachusetts to face murder charges. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Gambling debt prompts Faridabad driver to flee with Rs27L cash van, held
Faridabad: Ten days after the driver of a security company fled with a cash van carrying Rs 27 lakh, the Faridabad CIA team nabbed him from Palla. The accused allegedly lost money in gambling and intended to repay his debt with the stolen funds from the May 19 theft. He had been hired by the company just 15 days prior to the incident, cops said. The arrested driver has Malkit Singh (41) is from Gurdaspur in Punjab. According to police, the SIS Security Company, for whom Malkit worked, deals in the delivery of cash of private companies to assigned destinations and also ensures the safe delivery of cash to ATMs. "The accused had a gambling addiction that resulted in substantial debt. He was only employed with the company for 10 to 15 days," a police officer said. Shashank Shekhar, a manager at the security company, who resides in Greater Noida, filed complaint at Sector 31 police station on May 19. He reported that their route no. 8120 vehicle's driver disappeared with the van containing Rs 27.3 lakh cash collected from 18 different companies. The authorities registered a case at Sector 31 police station under BNS Section 316 (3) (criminal breach of trust). During police interrogation, Malkit disclosed that whilst working as a driver for SIS Security on May 19, he was collecting money with two cash officers and two armed guards. They collected Rs 27,32,750 from 18 locations. He seized an opportunity to escape with the vehicle and money when both cash officers and one armed guard entered a company premises to collect cash and the other guard went to drink water.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Kannappa' hard drive containing crucial movie VFX visuals gets 'stolen': The perpetrator's identity is known, say producers
An executive producer of the highly anticipated movie Kannappa filed a complaint at the Film Nagar police station in Hyderabad, alleging the theft of a hard disk containing the movie's VFX visuals. Kannappa is a mythological epic that narrates the story of the legendary devotee of Lord Shiva. It stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role. The officials at the Film Nagar police station have filed the case after Kannappa's producer alleged theft of a hard disk by unknown individuals. As per an Inspector at the Film Nagar police station, the unknown individuals allegedly entered the office and stole a hard disk containing VFX visuals of Kannappa. "Yesterday, we received a complaint from Vijay Kumar Reddy, executive producer, alleging that unknown persons entered the office and stole a hard disk containing VFX visuals of the movie Kannappa. We have registered a case and are currently investigating the matter," said an Inspector of Film Nagar police station. The film is produced by 24 Frames Factory and AVA Entertainments. The production house posted a statement about the controversy on social media. 'A hard drive containing a pivotal action sequence between two lead characters of Kannappa, along with critical VFX work, was stolen during transit. The drive was shipped from Hive Studios, Mumbai, and intended to be delivered to our official production office. ALSO READ:'Kannappa': First look of Prabhas from Vishnu Manchu's film out 'Shockingly, the package was unlawfully intercepted and signed for by an individual named Mr. Raghu, who acted under the instructions of a woman named Charita. Neither of them are employees, representatives, or associates of 24 Frames Factory. Their act constitutes impersonation and theft,' read the statement from 24 Frames Factory. 'More disturbingly, credible intelligence has recently emerged that these individuals, under guidance from the same source, are planning to leak over 90 minutes of unreleased footage online in a desperate attempt to derail the release of Kannappa. In response, the Executive Producer has formally escalated the matter to Cyber Crime authorities to take swift and firm action.' OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM 24 FRAMES FACTORY REGARDING THE THEFT OF CRUCIAL KANNAPPA FOOTAGE In response to circulating rumours and speculation, 24 Frames Factory is issuing this official statement to bring clarity to the situation. A hard drive containing a pivotal action… — 24 Frames Factory (@24FramesFactory) May 27, 2025 In the movie, Vishnu Manchu takes centre stage as Thinnadu, a fearless warrior who transforms into Lord Shiva's ultimate devotee. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar appears in the role of Lord Shiva. Mohanlal plays Kirata, while Prabhas essays Rudra. Kajal Aggarwal and Preity Mukhundhan are the actors in the movie. Mukesh Kumar Singh is the director while the film is produced by Mohan Babu, Vishnu's father.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Michigan police say Ford worker made millions stealing parts from plant to sell on eBay in years-long scheme
Millions of dollars of brand-new Ford hoods, bumpers and taillights recently disappeared straight off the assembly line into an online market before Dearborn police cracked the case. According to Fox 2 Detroit, a former Ford Motor employee slipped the parts out of three plants in Wayne, Dearborn and Flat Rock over more than two years, then funneled the loot to a Detroit‑area auto shop that resold it on eBay. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) 'When we executed a search warrant … from the floor to the ceiling, it was stacked with brand‑new auto parts,' Police Chief Issa Shahin told Fox 2. The suspect and several associates are now in custody, facing potential charges of grand theft auto, racketeering and running a criminal enterprise. According to Shahin, the ex‑employee removed factory‑fresh components during shifts and drove them to a third‑party shop on West Chicago Street, where they were then sold online. Detectives believe the parts were listed online within days, generating a big payday for all parties involved — until police stepped in and shut the entire enterprise down, reports Fox 2. Any item confirmed as stolen violates eBay's Stolen Property Policy, which states the company 'will work with law enforcement in any attempts to sell stolen property on eBay' and permanently remove offending listings. Since the federal INFORM Consumers Act took effect in 2023, high‑volume online sellers must verify their identities and provide contact information, which gives police an additional paper trail if goods are suspected to have been stolen. The warehouse‑style storefront and two locations related to the theft ring have been closed while officers sort and catalog thousands of items. Shahin said the department is 'working with all of our partners to see if we can shut them down permanently.' Ford's global investigations unit is also assisting officials. Many of the details of this investigation are still under wraps while police continue to investigate, but Fox 2 reports all suspects are currently in custody. Read more: This is how American car dealers use the '4-square method' to make big profits off you — and how you can ensure you pay a fair price for all your vehicle costs Buying discounted car parts online can be tempting, but stolen inventory creates headaches for drivers and body shops alike. If Ford invalidates the component's warranty — or law enforcement seizes the part during an investigation — owners may be stuck with a repair bill and no restitution. Plus, you can be charged with receiving stolen property, depending on which state you live in. So, how do you avoid stolen goods? Check the price against the MSRP. A new bumper listed at half the dealership cost is a red flag unless the seller can document overstock or liquidation. Look for original packaging and intact barcode labels. Missing boxes or scratched‑off serial numbers can signal hot goods. Vet the seller. Reputable merchants post business addresses, clear return policies and years of positive feedback. Beware of brand‑new accounts or profiles that hide contact info. Ask for paperwork. Legitimate dismantlers and surplus dealers should provide a receipt showing where the part came from, such as an auction lot, insurance salvage or OEM close‑out. Use protected payment methods. Paying with a credit card — rather than debit or cash — may make it easier to claw back funds if law enforcement later flags the item as stolen. If you spot a suspicious listing, you can report a concern on eBay and forward the URL and any screenshots to the local police. While you likely won't be able to trace the validity of smaller parts, larger parts like doors or engines may still have the car's original VIN number on them. If so, you can verify whether the vehicle was reported stolen using the National Insurance Crime Bureau's free VINCheck Service. Stolen parts rings thrive on speed and anonymity, moving inventory before factories even notice it's missing. A few minutes of due diligence — plus a healthy dose of skepticism about 'too‑good‑to‑be‑true' prices — can steer you clear of the financial and legal headache of buying stolen parts. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? 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