Jharkhand

Jamshedpur: Voting for the Ghatshila Assembly by-election in Jharkhand concluded peacefully on Tuesday, with a robust 73.88% voter turnout recorded by 5 PM. Polling began at 7 AM, and long queues of voters were seen at several polling stations well before the scheduled start, reflecting the high public enthusiasm — particularly among women voters. According to the Chief Electoral Officer, K. Ravi Kumar, all 300 polling stations in Ghatshila were operational on time, and strict security measures were in place. CCTV cameras were installed both inside and outside polling booths, and the entire process was monitored live through webcasting, ensuring transparency and smooth conduct of the election. Key Highlights: By 11 AM, voter turnout stood at 34.32%. By 3 PM, it reached 69.07%,...

* Hazaribagh (Jharkhand): In a major breakthrough, Hazaribagh Police have arrested six criminals involved in two separate cases of extortion and intimidation. The accused had allegedly demanded ₹10 lakh from a local doctor and later opened fire outside his residence to spread fear when their demands were not met. According to Barhi Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ajit Kumar Vimal, the gang contacted the doctor on October 30, demanding ₹10 lakh as extortion money. On November 6, the miscreants allegedly fired at the doctor’s parked vehicle to threaten him. Following an intensive investigation, police conducted coordinated raids and arrested all six accused. During the operation, officers recovered one country-made pistol, eight live cartridges, a motorcycle, and six mobile pho...