Madhya Pradesh

A case of love marriage turned into high drama at a Khandwa police station on Monday, where the bride’s family accused the Station House Officer (SHO) of assaulting women inside the premises. The police, however, denied the allegations and claimed they were only preventing the family from forcibly taking away the adult woman. Family Alleges Assault Inside Police Station Tension escalated when the newly married couple — a young woman and her lover-turned-husband Vikas from Ahmedpur Khaigaon — arrived at the police station. Moments later, the woman’s family also reached the spot to meet her, leading to heated arguments and a scuffle. Rajni Mohe, the woman’s mother, accused TI Dheeresh Dharwal of “beating them with a pipe stick” and physically throwing them out. Rajni alleged:“My ...

A sudden wave of flight cancellations during the peak winter season has disrupted wedding plans, travel schedules, and tourism activities across Madhya Pradesh. Families preparing for major celebrations have been forced to postpone events, while hotels and wildlife tourism hotspots are experiencing an unexpected dip in bookings. Impact on Weddings at the Busiest Time of the Year Indore, which usually witnesses a surge in weddings and related events in December and January, is now struggling to cope with a barrage of last-minute postponement requests.A family hosting an engagement ceremony in the city had to defer the event after guests were unable to travel due to cancelled flights. Sumit Suri, Chairman of the MP Chapter, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India, said:“We...

Chhindwara, MP: A disturbing case of alleged forced religious conversion has come to light in Khapabhat village under Dharam Tekdi police station. Acting on complaints from local residents, police arrested three suspects who allegedly lured villagers into changing their faith using promises of financial aid, medical treatment, and education for children. The case has been registered under the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Act, 2021. Villagers Allege Coercion Through LuresAccording to locals, outsiders had been visiting homes in the area, offering money and other incentives to induce residents to convert their religion. Kamlesh Kavreti of Ward No. 10 filed the initial complaint, highlighting increased activity by these outsiders in recent days. Police Action and ArrestsThe police p...

Balaghat, MP: A special intelligence-led operation by the Hawk Force has delivered a significant setback to Naxal activities in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Following the martyrdom of Inspector Ashish Sharma, the joint campaign by MP Police, Maharashtra commandos, and Chhattisgarh police successfully dismantled key Naxal networks, weakening the Kanha-Bhormadev (KB) division and restoring a sense of peace in sensitive areas. Intelligence Strategy Cripples Naxal OperationsThe Hawk Force’s Special Intelligence Unit engaged in covert communications with forest guards and local contacts, gradually gaining the trust of Naxal operatives and limiting their influence across the state’s border regions. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the success as a result of “trust-building,” forming...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Aman Khan, a young man who had been forced to convert to Islam under the pretext of a romantic relationship, has officially returned to Hinduism and reclaimed his original name, Shubham Goswami. The ceremony was held at the Gufa Temple in Bhopal, following traditional Hindu rites. Background of the OrdealShubham Goswami, a resident of Bhopal, fell in love with a Muslim girl. Misled into the relationship, he was coerced into adopting Islamic practices, including attending religious congregations and consuming beef, and was sent to a religious group for 180 days. When he resisted permanent conversion, the girl allegedly filed a false rape case against him in 2022, resulting in Shubham spending several months in jail. During this period, his forced conversion was fo...

A tense situation erupted on Sunday evening at the MP-UP border near Semariya Jagannath Wasi village when locals and Bajrang Dal volunteers intercepted a suspicious pickup truck carrying 67 goats crammed inside. The animals were reportedly being transported in inhumane conditions, prompting immediate action. Suspicious Vehicle Stopped by Locals Villagers noticed the overloaded pickup and, alarmed by the goats’ cries, suspected illegal activity. They quickly called Bajrang Dal volunteers, and together they stopped the vehicle. Jurisdiction Confusion at the Border Upon receiving the report, Kohhi and Markundi police from Uttar Pradesh and the Chitrakoot police from Madhya Pradesh rushed to the scene. However, since the incident occurred on Uttar Pradesh territory, the Madhya Prad...

Inder, the blind leopard rescued in a critical condition from Indore’s Kamla Nehru Museum, has scripted an extraordinary story of survival and resilience at the Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal. Despite having 35–40 pellets lodged in his skull, total loss of vision, and severe depression, the big cat has now regained remarkable health and energy — even memorising every corner of his enclosure purely through smell. Found Critically Injured in Nayapura Inder was discovered in a severely wounded state in Nayapura village (Compartment 222) of Indore forest range. Blood was oozing from his body, and both eyes had lost vision completely. When he was brought to Bhopal for a CT scan on 21 September 2020, doctors found dozens of pellets embedded dangerously close to vital brain regions, maki...

Renowned flautist Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia faced a harrowing ordeal on Friday when IndiGo abruptly cancelled multiple flights without prior notice, leaving him stranded at Delhi Airport for 11 long hours. Chaurasia, who was scheduled to perform at the inauguration of the Hriday Drishyam Festival in Bhopal, missed his much-awaited recital due to the chaos. Stranded From Morning Till Evening Pandit Chaurasia left his Delhi residence at 5 AM, optimistic about reaching Bhopal in time for his performance. He arrived at the airport before 7 AM, checked in his flute and luggage, and waited for boarding instructions—unaware that the situation would soon spiral into confusion. By 6 PM, after hours of waiting and repeated delays, he finally retrieved his luggage, ending an exhausting 11-hour...

Bhopal: A shocking incident at Gandhi Medical College (GMC) in Bhopal has triggered widespread concern across the medical fraternity. A trivial argument over preparing Maggi noodles escalated into a violent clash between two groups of MBBS students, leading to multiple injuries and the suspension of 15 students. The fight broke out at the college’s Sudhamrit Café late on Thursday night. According to sources, two groups of junior doctors—who had just returned from an AIIMS Bhopal fest—got into a heated argument over whose Maggi would be prepared first. What began as a minor disagreement quickly spiraled into a full-blown brawl. Violence Erupts; Rods and Sticks Used Witnesses reported that some students involved in the altercation were under the influence of alcohol, further aggrava...