Sunday, March 22

Madhya Pradesh

Raisen in Uproar as Suspect in Child Sexual Assault Case Remains at Large
Madhya Pradesh, State

Raisen in Uproar as Suspect in Child Sexual Assault Case Remains at Large

Raisen, Madhya Pradesh: Tensions have escalated in Raisen district as the accused in a heinous sexual assault case against a six-year-old girl continues to evade arrest three days after the incident. The accused, identified as Salman (23), remains at large despite continuous police efforts, prompting furious locals to block National Highway-46 in protest. Incident Details The crime occurred early Wednesday morning around 8:00 AM in the Gauharganj police jurisdiction. According to police reports, Salman brutally assaulted the six-year-old child, sparking widespread outrage across the area. Despite intensive search operations over the past 72 hours, the suspect has not been apprehended. Public Anger and Protests Outraged residents, particularly women and children, staged a sit-in...
Three Generations Wiped Out in Tragic Road Accident in Khargone
Madhya Pradesh, State

Three Generations Wiped Out in Tragic Road Accident in Khargone

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: A family’s joyous return from festivities turned into a tragedy in Khargone when a road accident claimed the lives of three members spanning three generations. A collision between a university bus and a two-wheeler resulted in the instantaneous death of a mother, her son, and her grandson. The accident occurred on Monday evening in the Gogawa police station area when a private university bus, transporting students home, collided head-on with the two-wheeler carrying family members returning from a local celebration. The impact was so severe that 50-year-old Badal Bai, her 22-year-old son Arun, and her 9-year-old grandson Raj died on the spot. Another young relative, 7-year-old Tappu, was seriously injured and rushed to the district hospital for treatment. Po...
Badwani Collector Seen Sitting on the Floor with BLOs in Hut, Viral Photo Wins Praise on Social Media
Madhya Pradesh, State

Badwani Collector Seen Sitting on the Floor with BLOs in Hut, Viral Photo Wins Praise on Social Media

Badwani, Madhya Pradesh: During the intensive monitoring of the special voter list revision program, Badwani District Collector and District Election Officer, Jayati Singh, was spotted in a display of simplicity and dedication that has won widespread appreciation on social media. A photo circulating online shows her sitting on the floor of a makeshift hut-like shop, reviewing documents alongside a Booth Level Officer (BLO). Collector Singh, known for her proactive approach, has been personally inspecting both urban and rural areas under Assembly Constituency No. 190 (Badwani) to ensure the voter list revision progresses efficiently. During her visits, she conducted house-to-house surveys, physical verification, document collection, and assessed the digitization process while interacting...
Jabalpur Police Arrest Three ‘Killer Queen’ Gang Members Following Brutal Video at Cremation Ground
Madhya Pradesh, State

Jabalpur Police Arrest Three ‘Killer Queen’ Gang Members Following Brutal Video at Cremation Ground

Jabalpur: The Jabalpur Police have arrested three young women associated with the notorious ‘Killer Queen’ gang after a video showing them assaulting another girl went viral on social media. The video, which circulated on Instagram under the handle “Killer Queen,” depicted a shocking act of violence near a cremation ground, prompting swift police action. Video Shows Brutal AssaultThe gang, known for creating fear through viral reels, targeted a girl in the video. One of the women is seen grabbing the victim’s hair, slamming her to the ground, and striking her neck and chest with kicks. A second girl is seen shouting, while a third records the assault. The caption on the post read: “We’ll give wounds in a day… but they will be deep.” The bio of the account ominously stated: “Don says dar...
MP Leads in Voter List Digitisation, But BLO Deaths Raise Concerns
Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

MP Leads in Voter List Digitisation, But BLO Deaths Raise Concerns

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of the top-performing states in voter list digitisation, achieving 57.05% completion under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program. However, the process has also raised concerns as four Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) have died since November 11, reportedly due to work pressure and stress. Digitisation Progress The digitisation exercise, aimed at updating and error-proofing voter lists, is being carried out across 65,014 BLOs, covering 57.3 million voters in the state. As of 23 November, over 32.7 million forms have been digitised. This progress places Madhya Pradesh fourth among 12 states and UTs in SIR completion and second among large states with over five million voters, after Rajasthan. Tragic Losses Among BLOs Tragically, four BL...
Indore: Minor Clash Escalates into Brutal Stabbing at Bus Depot
Madhya Pradesh, State

Indore: Minor Clash Escalates into Brutal Stabbing at Bus Depot

Indore: A minor incident at Gautam Bus Travels depot turned violent when three men attacked a passerby, leaving him seriously injured. The entire episode was captured on CCTV, aiding police in their investigation. The Incident The victim, Suresh, son of Chinkak Chaudhary from Manjharia, Uttar Pradesh, had just gotten off a bus to get breakfast. As he walked past, his hand accidentally brushed against Harsh Sonkar, who immediately reacted with verbal abuse. Within moments, Harsh’s companions Sachin and Shakti alias Chhotu joined in, surrounding and assaulting Suresh. Stabbing Injury During the attack, Sachin drew a knife and stabbed Suresh in the abdomen, causing serious injuries. Two friends accompanying Suresh, Hitesh and Vikas, managed to help him reach MY Hospital for urgent...
Mandsaur Police Solve Murder Case Within 48 Hours; Husband-in-Law and Friend Arrested
Madhya Pradesh, State

Mandsaur Police Solve Murder Case Within 48 Hours; Husband-in-Law and Friend Arrested

Mandsaur: In a swift and decisive operation, Mandsaur Police have solved a brutal murder case within 48 hours, arresting two accused, including the victim’s husband-in-law and his friend. The incident took place in Bhuniyakhadi village under the Vaidyanagar police station jurisdiction. Suspicious Death Turns Out to Be Murder On November 19, authorities received information from Dharmendra Dhangar regarding the suspicious death of Kamal alias Bheru Dhangar (24), whose body was found at his father-in-law’s residence. Examination revealed deep injuries on the body, confirming it was a premeditated murder. Investigation Leads to Arrest A special team led by Sub-Inspector Vinay Bundela and Kapil Sauratiya, with technical support from the cyber cell, conducted a thorough investigatio...
Balaghat Forest Team Busts Superstition Racket; Nine Held With Two Protected Turtles
Madhya Pradesh, State

Balaghat Forest Team Busts Superstition Racket; Nine Held With Two Protected Turtles

Balaghat: In a major operation, the Balaghat Forest Department has apprehended nine individuals involved in a superstition-based ritual claiming to bring wealth using turtles. Acting on a tip-off, the forest team intercepted a Scorpio carrying two live turtles, a Schedule-1 protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, intended for ritualistic use. Caught Red-Handed The arrest took place on the Kosmara-Lanji route, where the forest squad had received intelligence about a suspicious vehicle. The team stopped the Scorpio (MP 39 BB 1128) and, upon inspection, found the turtles concealed in a bag. The nine accused were identified as Ashish Mandlekar, Chainlal Thakre, Komal Bisen, Rajaram Meshram, Vishnu Bisen, Rajesh Bavne, Sasendra Chandel, Deepak Chauhan, and Shriram Nageshwar, ...
Gwalior Police in Shootout With Notorious Criminal Kapil Yadav; Injured, Arrested After 10-Minute Fire Exchange
Madhya Pradesh, State

Gwalior Police in Shootout With Notorious Criminal Kapil Yadav; Injured, Arrested After 10-Minute Fire Exchange

Gwalior: A violent encounter unfolded on Monday morning near the Bandholi forests close to Mohanpur when Gwalior police confronted the city’s notorious criminal, Kapil Yadav. During the exchange of fire, Yadav was shot in the leg and subsequently arrested. He is currently undergoing treatment at Jayarogya Hospital under strict police security. Short Encounter Leads to Arrest Police had received confidential intelligence about Yadav’s movements, prompting a joint search operation by multiple police stations in the area. Upon detecting suspicious activity, the officers encircled the location. Realizing he was trapped, Yadav opened fire on the police team, who responded with controlled fire. During the confrontation, he sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and fell to the ground. Imm...
Extortion From Truck Drivers in Shajapur Caught on Camera; Police Seen Standing By, SP Orders Probe
Madhya Pradesh, State

Extortion From Truck Drivers in Shajapur Caught on Camera; Police Seen Standing By, SP Orders Probe

Shajapur: A video showing open extortion from truck drivers in front of Maksi police station has gone viral, raising serious questions over police negligence — and possible complicity. In the footage, a man can be seen collecting money from passing trucks while police personnel stand nearby without intervening. Extortion Happening in Front of Police Vehicle The 44-second video shows: A police patrol vehicle parked by the roadside One policeman sitting inside the vehicle Another policeman walking around the spot A man in plain clothes approaching passing trucks and receiving something from the drivers Although it is not clearly visible whether he is taking cash or something else, the exchange appears suspicious. SP Orders Investigation SP Yashpal Singh Rajput ha...