Madhya Pradesh

Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh: Joint Collector Rahul Chauhan of Mandsaur is facing serious allegations of dowry harassment and forced abortion from his wife, Nirmala Chauhan. Nirmala filed an FIR at the Indore Women’s Police Station, claiming that her husband subjected her to physical and mental abuse over dowry demands. Marriage in 2018Nirmala (32) and Rahul Chauhan got married on 16th December 2018, when Rahul was a trainee Deputy Collector. According to Nirmala, the abuse began immediately after the wedding, with her husband expressing dissatisfaction over the dowry and physically assaulting her. She further alleged that Rahul forcibly aborted a pregnancy during their marriage. Initially, due to Rahul’s position, she faced difficulties in filing a report. However, the police have now regi...

Indore: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a massive operation on 27 November across 15 locations in India, exposing a widespread medical college racket involving government officials, agents, and university chancellors. The crackdown followed a CBI chargesheet that revealed collusion in accepting bribes in exchange for favorable inspection reports. The raids spanned Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR. During the searches, the ED seized mobile phones, server data, and various other critical documents and evidence. CBI Had Already Initiated InvestigationsThe Indore-based Index Medical College has been under scrutiny for some time. Earlier, the CBI conducted raids at the college, as well as at the...

Gwalior: A tragic road accident claimed the lives of a mother and her son on Friday when a speeding dumper rammed into their motorcycle on the Gwalior-Morena highway. The accident was so horrifying that witnesses could only exclaim, “He Ram,” as they watched the scene unfold. The police have taken the dumper driver into custody. The incident occurred near Nirawali Chowk in the Purani Chhawni police station area. According to reports, 25-year-old Dharmendra Pal, son of Atar Singh Pal, from Krishna Nagar Pahadi, Motijheel, was riding with his mother, Chameli Devi, towards Gwalior from Morena. A dumper truck, driven recklessly at high speed, collided head-on with their motorcycle, instantly killing both. The impact of the collision created panic at the site, with locals rushing to help ...

Chhindwara News: Frustrated by the inaction of the police on a complaint of eve-teasing, the family of a college student in Chhindwara created a stir at the local police station. A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP personally arrived at the scene and demanded immediate action from the police officials. The Case: The incident occurred in the Kundipura police station area of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. According to the family, a local youth was harassing their daughter, a college student. The student’s parents lodged a complaint at the Dharamtekdi police outpost around 12 PM on Friday, but no FIR was registered, and no action was taken for several hours. Distressed by the delay, the father contacted BJP MP Vivek Bunty Sahu to apprise him of the situation. MP Takes Action: Upo...

Satna: The Food Department conducted a surprise raid near the Satna railway station, targeting a restaurant and an adjoining samosa factory serving unhygienic food to passengers. During the operation, approximately 200 contaminated samosas were seized and destroyed. Fearing action, the restaurant operators shuttered the premises and fled the scene. Unsanitary Conditions ExposedAuthorities had received repeated complaints regarding the preparation of samosas and sweets under filthy conditions. The three-member Food Department inspection team was appalled by the state of the factory, discovering garbage and unhygienic practices everywhere. Samples of samosas and sweets from the restaurant were also collected for further laboratory testing. Supply to Trains Raises Public Health Concerns...

Jabalpur: The Jabalpur High Court has rejected the petition seeking an abortion for a minor rape victim who is over 32 weeks pregnant. Medical experts reported that the fetus has a strong chance of survival, and the child’s mother has consented to carry the pregnancy to term. The court emphasized that, in the interest of both the mother and the unborn child, abortion cannot be permitted at this stage. Medical Report and Court ProceedingsThe case arose when the district court wrote to the High Court seeking permission for the abortion. The High Court took cognizance of the matter and directed the submission of the minor’s medical report. According to the report, the girl is 15 years and 5 months old, and her pregnancy has exceeded 32 weeks. The medical board confirmed that the fetus is a...

Ashoknagar: A convoy of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was involved in an accident when three vehicles in the convoy collided due to sudden braking. The vehicles included those of the SDOP, the Tehsildar, and the Mungawali MLA. Ashoknagar SDOP Vivek Sharma sustained serious injuries and was immediately admitted to the district hospital for treatment. Scindia on a Four-Day TourMinister Scindia, who is also the regional MP, is on a four-day tour of the region. On Friday, he attended the Eco Retreat Festival organized by the Tourism Department in Chanderi. According to the schedule, he was to return to Guna later that night. Around 9:30 PM, while passing near GK Marriage Garden in Ashoknagar, the convoy vehicles lost balance, leading to a collision. Vehicles and Officials InvolvedT...

Neemuch: In one of the largest operations under the “Strike Against Drugs” campaign, the Narcotics Wing of Madhya Pradesh Police has unearthed an illegal MD drug manufacturing factory in Neemuch district. Over ₹30 crore worth of MD drugs and chemicals used in production were seized, and three accused have been arrested. Details of the OperationThe clandestine factory was operating in a house built on farmland in Lasudiya Istamur village under the Rampura police station area. Acting on a tip-off, the Narcotics Wing conducted a raid on Friday, uncovering the illegal setup. During the operation, authorities seized 2.7 kilograms of solid MD drugs ready for sale, 16 kilograms of liquid MD, and over 70 kilograms of various chemicals used to manufacture the drugs. The raid also led to the c...

Chhindwara: In Chandanagar, Chhindwara district, police conducted a raid on a three-story building following repeated complaints of suspicious activities. During the operation, two young couples were found engaging in immoral activities. The building owner was also taken into custody, and all accused have been sent to jail by the court. Details of the RaidAccording to TI Ashish Dhurv, the building, owned by Anil Dwivedi and located near Krishna Tekri, had seen frequent visits from antisocial elements. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the premises and found two male and two female students in one of the rooms. During questioning, it emerged that rooms were being rented out without valid identification documentation. Temporary Room RentalsLocal residents alleged that the owner of the...