Madhya Pradesh

Chhindwara: In a major crackdown on synthetic drug trafficking, the Chhindwara Rural Police have busted an MD drug supply network operating across the district. Based on a tip-off, the police apprehended two peddlers who were attempting to deliver MD drugs while riding a grey, numberless Honda Activa. However, the mastermind of the operation, identified as Naushad Sheikh, remains on the run. Caught Red-Handed While Making a Deal on Activa Addressing the media, ASP Ashish Khare said that police received intelligence about two suspicious youths waiting near Rohna Bypass on Gangiwada Ring Road. The duo was reportedly scouting for customers and preparing to deliver MD drugs. Acting swiftly, a team led by TI Govind Singh Rajput reached the location, surrounded the suspects, and detained t...

In a sensational breakthrough, Khandwa Police have uncovered the real mastermind behind the massive fake currency racket linked to the Paithia madrasa case — not a hardened criminal, but an MBBS doctor who once served as a government medical officer. Using a rented flat in Bhopal as his secret base, he built an inter-state counterfeit currency empire that stretched across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Doctor-Led Fake Currency Network Busted Police have arrested three key accused from Bhopal — Dr. Pratik Navalakhe, his associates Gopal alias Rahul, and Dinesh Gore.This is the same gang responsible for the recovery of ₹19.78 lakh in fake notes from the Paithia madrasa on November 2. The accused were produced in Khandwa court on Sunday evening, where police secured three days’ rema...

In a historic and heartwarming development, Anarkali — a 57-year-old female elephant at Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) — has given birth to twin female calves, a phenomenon so rare that even wildlife experts are calling it a “miracle of nature.” This is the first recorded instance of twin elephant births in the reserve’s history. A Rare Wildlife Event The twin calves were born on Saturday, three hours apart.Wildlife veterinarian Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta described the event as “extraordinary and extremely uncommon, even in protected habitats.” PTR, globally renowned for its tiger population, is also home to a strong elephant workforce, and this rare birth has sparked excitement among wildlife researchers, forest officers and conservationists. Elephant Population Rises to 21 With th...

In a major breakthrough, Balaghat Police have busted a sophisticated racket involved in tampering with Aadhaar’s highly sensitive biometric system. The mastermind, Mohsin Khan (39), a software engineer from Mayol Nagar, Bharveli, has been arrested for cloning fingerprints and iris data to carry out illegal Aadhaar updation for years. Authorities believe more shocking revelations may follow as the investigation deepens. VPN Used to Mask Location, Operated Illegal Center Remotely According to the police, Khan cleverly used VPNs to mask the actual location of Aadhaar updation devices, making it appear as if operations were being done from authorised centres. In reality, he was running the entire illegal updation network from his residence in Bharveli. Illegal Network Active for 14 Ye...

Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh: On Wednesday evening, a group of tribal villagers entered Ratlam Medical College to perform rituals to “take the spirit” of a man who had died three months ago. The villagers played drums and cymbals, sang songs, and conducted traditional rites inside the hospital for about an hour. They intend to enshrine the spirit of Shantilal Jhodia, who died by consuming pesticide, as a deity in their village. Ritual Inside Hospital Around 4 PM, the tribal group from Jhavni Jhodia village entered the hospital carrying ritual items, including drums, cymbals, and a sword. Women sang traditional songs while a man waved a sword, and one person even had a head injury during the event. The group followed their community tradition of invoking the spirit of the deceased and takin...

Morena, MP: Panic gripped the village of Nandupura in Morena district after a cheetah, reportedly straying from Kuno National Park, attacked the livestock in the dead of night. The wild predator reportedly killed 16 sheep and goats, leaving the villagers in shock when they discovered the aftermath in the morning. Footprints of the cheetah were found at the site. According to locals, the incident occurred in the Rampur area, where the cheetah entered livestock enclosures and attacked the animals. Local herders Mihipat Baghel and Bhagirath reported that Vasudev, while checking the animals, was horrified to see the carnage. In an attempt to escape, Vasudev fell and sustained a knee injury. The cheetah reportedly moved from one farmer’s enclosure to another, preying on their livestock. A...

Morena, Madhya Pradesh: A serious lapse in the mid-day meal scheme has come to light in government schools across Morena district, raising alarming concerns about child nutrition and safety. Reports reveal that the quality of the food served is so poor that children are forced to throw portions to stray dogs instead of eating them. Widespread Negligence Across SchoolsAt Suawalal Ka Pura Primary School, the mid-day meals served were reportedly substandard, with soybeans floating in watery curry and potato-tomato dishes appearing watery and undercooked. Rotis prepared using machines were half-baked. This incident is not isolated, with more than 100 primary and secondary schools in the municipal area reportedly facing similar issues. Responsibility and Accountability ConcernsThe municip...

Khandwa (MP): Administrative tension gripped several Muslim-majority wards in Khandwa as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of voter lists, underway since November 4 under Election Commission directives, faced significant issues. Residents reported missing names from the 2003 voter list, mismatches of ward assignments, and delays in receiving enumeration forms from Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Confusion and Frustration Among Residents Numerous families faced difficulties filling forms or locating their names in the updated lists. In some households, husbands were listed but wives were missing, while newly married women were absent from old records. In some wards, mixed-up enumeration forms left residents, especially uneducated individuals, searching for hours. Example: A...