Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) A major development has emerged in the high‑profile Kamlesh Prajapat encounter case from Rajasthan’s border district of Barmer. After a detailed hearing, the Jodhpur Metropolitan Sessions Court has set aside an earlier order passed by the trial court. With this ruling, all allegations of a fake encounter and murder against 24 police personnel, including IPS officer Anand Sharma, have been dismissed.The Sessions Court on Thursday observed that Prajapat’s death was nei…
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Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has suspended senior IPS officer Dayal Gangwar, who is currently serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the state Home Department, according to the Chief Minister’s Office. Although the state government on Thursday has not yet disclosed the reason behind the disciplinary action against the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)-rank officer, it is suspected that the move is linked to Gangwar’s alleged involvement in …
Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) The first major reshuffle of the Kerala Police leadership after the Pinarayi Vijayan government was replaced by the V.D. Satheesan-led government has brought sweeping changes at the top, with several officers who had been kept away from crucial assignments during the previous regime returning to key positions. This reshuffle was expected after Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had met the other day.In one of the biggest shake-ups in recent years, a…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Actor Karan Tacker has shared his intense experience from shooting a high-octane action sequence at a 900-ft dam. Taking to Instagram, he offered a glimpse into the physically demanding conditions on set. The actor described the shoot as one of the most challenging phases of his work, involving multiple action setups, long hours, and extreme weather that tested his endurance throughout the schedule.Sharing his clip, Karan wrote, “BTS of one of the hardest days I’ve had…
Chennai, June 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Singappenn Special Task Force, a dedicated police unit established to strengthen the protection of women and children across the state, on Tuesday.The inauguration will take place at 5 p.m. at the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium in Chennai. The creation of the specialised force was among the first major announcements made by Vijay after assuming office as Chief Minister.The initiative reflects …
Hyderabad, June 8 (IANS) Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has successfully reclaimed and protected public assets worth over Rs 1.10 lakh crore in less than two years. With continued public support and determined action, HYDRAA is confident of moving towards the Rs 2 lakh crore protection milestone within the next year.The agency said on Monday that it reclaimed and protected lakes, nalas, parks, government lands, and blue-green resources. These priceless public …
Gandhinagar, June 8 (IANS) Newly appointed Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanender Singh Malik formally assumed charge on Monday and outlined an agenda centred on technology-driven policing, expanded CCTV surveillance, stronger action against narcotics networks, cybercrime prevention and faster resolution of public grievances.Malik, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who was serving as Ahmedabad Police Commissioner before his elevation, took charge at Police Bhavan in Ga…
Chennai, June 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Singappenn Special Task Force, a dedicated police unit established to strengthen the protection of women and children across the state, on Tuesday. The inauguration will take place at 5 p.m. at the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium in Chennai. The creation of the specialised force was among the first major announcements made by Vijay after assuming office as Chief Minister.The initiative reflects…
Hyderabad, June 7 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy triggered a row with the remark that he took inspiration from Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler to create Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), which has been carrying out demolitions in and around Hyderabad to remove encroachments on water bodies, parks and other government property. Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday came down heavily on the Chief Minister for…
Gandhinagar, June 5 (IANS) Gyanender Singh Malik, the newly appointed Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat, will lead the state’s police force, with a career spanning district policing, border security operations, intelligence assignments, international peacekeeping missions, and major administrative responsibilities. The state government on Saturday appointed Malik, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Gujarat cadre, to the vacant post of Director…