Ahmedabad, April 9 (IANS) A Deputy Mamlatdar posted in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district has been booked by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, with investigators stating that the excess wealth is over Rs 1.22 crore, or 56.89 per cent above his legitimate earnings. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the ACB said that Chandrasinh Mori, a Class-3 officer in the Collector’s office in Surendranagar, has been …
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Ranchi, April 8 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has taken strong exception to the alleged transfusion of HIV-infected blood to minor children at the blood bank of Chaibasa Sadar Hospital, terming the matter “extremely serious”.The court sought a comprehensive status report from the state government on the matter.Hearing the case on Wednesday, a bench led by Justice Rongan Mukhopadhyay expressed dissatisfaction with the state’s response, observing that merely registering an FIR is not enough in…
Patna, April 7 (IANS) Prominent entrepreneur Varun Kumar Singh, son-in-law of former Bihar minister Sanjeev Prasad Tony, on Tuesday, demanded justice and security following the suspicious death of his sister, Khushboo Singh. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Varun alleged that his sister was murdered as part of a conspiracy in Muzaffarpur, just six months after her marriage.He further claimed that raising his voice has put his life and that of his family members at risk.He called on the …
Patna, April 7 (IANS) The spurious liquor tragedy in Bihar’s East Champaran on Tuesday claimed eleven lives so far, while several others remain under treatment in critical condition. In response, the police have swung into “action mode”, launching extensive raids across Bihar, particularly in areas surrounding Motihari.Large quantities of illicit liquor have been seized during these operations.Addressing the situation, Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar termed the incident deeply tragi…
Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of misusing personal information allegedly sourced from a social media post, terming it part of a “fake AI campaign”.In a post on X, Hazarika claimed that details related to a “Golden Card” were lifted from a Facebook group where a user had reported losing a wallet in Ajman, UAE. The original post sought public help to recover important documents, including Emirates ID cards, car registr…
Raipur, April 3 (IANS) Police have arrested five persons in connection with the gruesome murder of a 29-year-old man who was brutally assaulted and buried alive in a mining pit near Abhanpur a few days ago. The victim, a Pakistani citizen who had been living in Raipur in anticipation of citizenship, succumbed to his injuries five days later due to soil entering his mouth and windpipe.“One accused is still at large,” an investigation officer told IANS. The deceased, Nitesh Batra, a resident o…
Bokaro (Jharkhand), April 2 (IANS) In a major crackdown on organised crime in Jharkhand’s Bokaro, police have arrested seven operatives linked to the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday.These gangs are accused of running an extortion network and spreading fear among businessmen, police said.During the operation, the mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta alias ‘Bhatia’, sustained a bullet injury in an encounter with the police and has been admitted to Bokaro Gen…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare on Wednesday described the incidents involving self-styled godman Ashok Kharat as “extremely heinous and condemnable.” She emphasised that there is no room for supporting such actions and aligned herself firmly with the state government’s official position.“Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe this matter. The SIT is headed by an…
Patna, March 31 (IANS) In the aftermath of the tragic stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Maghra village of Nalanda district, in which 8 people were killed, the administration has taken strict action against police personnel for alleged negligence that led to the tragedy.Following preliminary findings of serious security lapses, Nalanda Superintendent of Police, Bharat Soni, suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) of Deepnagar Police Station, Rajmani, with immediate effect.Additionally, fou…
Patna, March 30 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a property dealer was gunned down in a broad daylight attack in Muzaffarpur on Monday, raising fresh concerns over law and order in the region. The victim has been identified as Prabhakar Singh, a resident of the Gaighat police station area.The incident took place on the busy Bazar Samiti Road under the jurisdiction of Ahiyapur police station, where bike-borne assailants carried out an attack in a brazen manner.According to police, Prabhaka…