Imphal, July 7 (IANS) Massive joint operations by Central and state security forces continued for the second consecutive day on Tuesday to track down the perpetrators behind the killing of two Assam Rifles personnel — a Warrant Officer and a Havildar — in an ambush in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. A senior police official said that intensive operations are “underway to neutralise the militants responsible for the killing of two Assam Rifles personnel” — Warrant Officer Balwant Singh and Havildar…
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Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) The Indian Army’s Red Shield Division, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, on Wednesday organised a security conference in Assam’s Laipuli to strengthen coordination among security agencies and review preparedness for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, officials said. The conference, held under the Army’s Military-Civil Fusion initiative, brought together senior Army officers and officials of the Assam Police to chalk out a coordinated strategy for ensuring peace…
Vijayawada, June 30 (IANS) Speakers at a round-table conference here on Tuesday expressed concern over the complete collapse of law and order in Andhra Pradesh under the coalition government.The speakers felt that democratic values, constitutional rights and the rule of law were under unprecedented assault. They highlighted rising attacks on women, political violence, false cases against victims, custodial deaths and the shrinking space for democratic dissent.The round table on “Police Functioni…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided that no road-cutting permissions will be granted from July 1 to September 30 in view of the upcoming monsoon season and to avoid public inconvenience and ensure smooth traffic movement, an official said on Tuesday. The NDMC has decided that in exceptional cases involving urgent public utility services or emergency works, permissions may be considered on a case-to-case basis with the prior approval of Chairman Keshav Cha…
Indore, June 11 (IANS) At least four people were injured after a municipal corporation water tanker went out of control and rammed multiple vehicles on Patel Bridge in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on Thursday, the police said.The incident took place in the afternoon when the tanker, moving downhill on the bridge, allegedly lost control due to brake failure. Panic spread among commuters as the tanker hurtled towards traffic before colliding with several cars and motorcycles.“The preliminary invest…
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) With a view to strengthening regulatory frameworks in industries dealing with hazardous materials, the Maharashtra government is considering amendments to the Explosives Rules, 2008. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to deliberate on the proposed changes, aimed at enhancing safety standards and preventing accidents in explosives manufacturing companies.The Chief Minister emphasised that the amendments would be formally submi…
Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) With several districts in the Jodhpur Range sharing the international border, Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar Sharma on Saturday directed police officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen security mechanisms in border areas.He emphasised preventing illegal activities, criminal movement, and unauthorised infiltration through proactive policing, intelligence-based monitoring and greater community participation.Rajiv Kumar Sharma chaired a …
Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning, becoming the 34th officer to head the state police force.He took charge at 10.45 A.M. at the DGP Headquarters on Kamarajar Salai in Chennai.Aggarwal’s appointment comes in the aftermath of the recently-concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, which were held in a single phase on April 23.Following directives issued by the Election Commission…
Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) Bengaluru City Police on Friday issued a public advisory ahead of the Tata IPL 2026 final scheduled to be held on May 31, urging citizens and cricket fans to maintain law and order and avoid public celebrations after the match. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) reaching the final of the Tata IPL 2026 tournament, the police said strict safety measures and restrictions would be enforced across the city to prevent untoward incidents and ensure public safety.In the advi…
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) PMK founder Dr S. Ramadoss on Thursday urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately appoint a permanent Director General of Police (DGP), stressing that prolonged interim leadership in the police force could affect administrative stability and law-and-order management in the state.In a statement, Ramadoss said Tamil Nadu has been functioning for several months without a full-time DGP, with the police department continuing under temporary leadership.He said the delay in a…