Bhopal, April 21 (IANS) A political row erupted in Madhya Pradesh after three Congress IT cell workers were arrested by the Cyber Police in Bhopal on Tuesday for allegedly circulating a controversial letter on social media, purportedly linked to former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. The arrests have led to a sharp exchange between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with both sides levelling serious allegations over the police action, the authenticity of the letter, and…
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Patna, Feb 26 (IANS) Tension prevailed in the Kudra Police Station area of Kaimur district after people allegedly attacked police personnel who had reached a village to act on information about an illegal liquor party that was in violation of Bihar’s prohibition law.Several police personnel were injured, and police resorted to firing in what they termed as self-defence.According to police officials, a liquor party was organized late on Wednesday night in Kajhar Ghat village to celebrate the re…
Jabalpur, Feb 20 (IANS) The situation after the communal clash in Jabalpur’s Sihora in Madhya Pradesh has returned to normal, yet heavy police have been deployed to maintain calm in the area. Tensions flared in the sensitive Azad Chowk area of Sihora tehsil (Ward No 5) in Jabalpur district late Thursday night following an alleged vandalism at a “Durga Mata Temple” during an ongoing “aarti”, leading to stone-pelting between two groups and subsequent chaos.The District Collector posted on …
Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) In a significant development in the East Jaintia Hills coal mine tragedy, police have arrested two persons believed to be the owners of the illegal coal mine where a powerful explosion claimed at least 18 lives, officials said on Friday. Confirming the arrests, East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar said the accused were taken into custody in connection with the blast that occurred on Wednesday morning at Thangsko area. However, the police declined to rev…
Ujjain, Jan 23 (IANS) At least 20 people have been arrested following communal tension that erupted after a clash in Madhya Pradesh’s Tarana town, around 35 km from the district headquarters Ujjain, Superintendent of Police (SP) Pradeep Sharma said on Friday.The police official said heavy security has been deployed across Tarana and flag marches are being conducted to maintain peace. Several police vehicles are patrolling the streets.Meanwhile, the Ujjain district administration has issued pro…
Jaipur, Dec 27 (IANS) The situation remains tense in Chomu town near Jaipur on Saturday following violence triggered by a dispute over the installation of railings outside a religious place. To prevent the spread of rumours and maintain law and order, the administration has extended the suspension of WhatsApp and social media services for another 24 hours, till 7 a.m. on Sunday.Divisional Commissioner Poonam issued orders extending the internet shutdown after receiving a report from the Police C…