Madhya Pradesh

Maihar, MP: A potential disaster was narrowly averted at Sardar HP Petrol Pump in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, when an unknown youth attempted to set fire to a parked motorcycle near a fuel tanker late Wednesday night. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the suspect igniting the bike while standing dangerously close to the petrol-laden tanker. Thanks to the vigilance of the tanker driver, a major explosion was avoided. The Incident According to local authorities, the incident occurred around 1:30 AM when the petrol pump was closed and staff had gone home. CCTV footage shows the unidentified youth entering the premises, pouring petrol on the motorcycle, and setting it ablaze. During the attempt, his jacket caught fire, but he extinguished it by throwing it to the ground before fleei...

Bhopal: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has elected its new national leadership for the 2024-2025 term. Professor Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari from Rewa has been appointed as the ABVP National President, while Dr. Virendra Singh Solanki from Indore has been re-elected as the National General Secretary. The elections were conducted at the ABVP Central Office in Mumbai. Leadership Responsibilities in UttarakhandBoth leaders are set to assume their official responsibilities during the 71st ABVP National Conference, scheduled from 28 to 30 November in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The conference also served as the platform for announcing the election results. Historic Moment for Madhya PradeshThe announcement of Professor Tiwari as National President has sparked celebrations in the Vin...

Bhopal, MP: The boldness of robbers in Bhopal appears to be escalating, now targeting even VIPs. On Tuesday evening, three unidentified bike-borne thieves snatched the mobile phone of Sudhir Kumar Dubey, Personal Assistant to Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, while he was on an evening walk near JP Hospital. The culprits fled the scene immediately. Incident DetailsThe incident occurred between 8:30 and 9:00 PM when Dubey, 51, a resident of Tulsi Nagar, was strolling near a medical store in front of JP Hospital. Before he could react, the thieves seized his mobile and sped away. Dubey raised an alarm and rushed to the police station to lodge a complaint. CCTV Footage Proves InconclusiveThe TT Nagar police, led by SHO Gaurav Singh, launched a search immediately after receiving the...

Gwalior, MP: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued interim directions to maintain law and order in Gwalior city and the High Court premises ahead of the proposed “Virodh Diwas” (Protest Day) on 16 November. Notices have been served to key individuals and organizations, including former Gwalior High Court Bar Association president Anil Mishra, Bhim Army’s Jai Bhim group, and others, instructing them to submit responses regarding the planned protests. Petition Filed by Public Interest GroupThe matter arose following a petition filed by Dr. P.G. Najpande of the Citizens’ Consumer Guidance Forum. The petition highlighted concerns over law and order, citing that Anil Mishra has declared 16 November as “Virodh Diwas” to protest amendments to the SC/ST Act. Senior advocate Sanjay Agrawal ar...

Balaghat, MP: In a major anti-corruption move, the Jabalpur Lokayukta conducted a raid in Balaghat and caught a Panchayat Secretary red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The accused, Yogesh Hirwane, allegedly demanded the bribe in exchange for issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a construction project. The operation has sent shockwaves through the district. Bribe Demanded for NOCAccording to reports, Ankush Choukse, a resident of Gram Panchayat Ukwa, had filed a complaint against Panchayat Secretary Yogesh Hirwane. Choukse had applied for permission to carry out construction on leased land and required an NOC from the Panchayat. Hirwane allegedly demanded a bribe for issuing the NOC. Complaint Leads to Lokayukta ActionFrustrated with the Panchayat Secretary’s behavi...

Shivpuri, MP: A 21-year-old man, Mohit Rawat, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a ninth-grade minor. The court also imposed a monetary fine along with additional jail terms under relevant sections of the law, including provisions of the SC/ST Act for protection against atrocities. Incident DetailsThe accused befriended the minor girl through social media. On 20 January 2025, Mohit Rawat persuaded the girl to accompany him to a fair in Gwalior. Taking her on a motorcycle at around 4 PM, he led her to a room where he sexually assaulted her multiple times. On 24 January, instead of returning her home, he took her to Narwar before letting her go. Evidence and InvestigationThe victim reported the crime to her parents on 25 January 2025. Police registered a ca...

Shivpuri/Indore, MP: Bhanu Pratap Singh Tomar, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted in Indore, has been dismissed from police service after being named the prime suspect in the murder of his brother, Ajay Singh, in Subhashpura police station area, Shivpuri. Authorities believe he may have fled abroad. According to Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotia, DCP Headquarters Prakash Parihar terminated ASI Bhanu Pratap Singh Tomar citing disciplinary violations, conspiratorial behavior, and misconduct. Investigations revealed that Bhanu Pratap’s name emerged in the Shivpuri shooting case, where his brother was killed, and a reward of ₹10,000 was announced for information leading to his capture. Suspicious Attendance After Brother’s MurderReports indicate that Bhanu Pratap took leave for five da...

Bhopal: In a shocking incident highlighting rising audacity among local criminals, three unidentified bike-borne assailants snatched the mobile phone of Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla’s personal assistant (PA) in Bhopal on Tuesday night. The police have launched a manhunt to track down the perpetrators. Incident DetailsThe incident occurred between 8:30 and 9:00 PM, near JP Hospital, when 51-year-old PA Sudhir Kumar Dubey was taking an evening walk. The attackers quickly snatched his mobile and fled before Dubey could react. Despite raising an alarm, the assailants disappeared into the night. CCTV Footage Proves IneffectivePolice efforts to identify the suspects were hindered due to poor visibility in CCTV footage. The stolen phone’s last recorded location was in the Karond an...

Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh: A shocking case of ATM fraud has come to light in Tikamgarh district, where a teacher lost ₹1.3 lakh after a man swapped his ATM card. The entire incident of the suspect withdrawing and spending the money has been captured on CCTV cameras. How the Fraud OccurredThe victim, Dharendra Kumar Srivastava, a teacher from Acharya village in Mohangarh police station area and resident of Chitransh Nagar Colony in Tikamgarh, went to withdraw money from an Indian Bank ATM near Jama Masjid on Wednesday morning. Around 10:25 AM, he withdrew ₹20,000 from his father’s account. During this time, a man present at the ATM noted his PIN and later replaced his ATM card, enabling the theft of the entire amount from the account within hours. Victim Realizes the Theft Through Mob...

Bhopal, MP: In a shocking revelation, a major job fraud racket has come to light in Bhopal, where a man allegedly swindled nearly Rs 20 lakh from unsuspecting people by promising them government jobs. The accused, Vijay Shankar Mishra, reportedly claimed that his sister-in-law was an IAS officer posted in a state ministry and that he could secure government positions for applicants. How the Scam UnfoldedThe case came to light when several victims realized that the joining letters handed to them were fake. The accused targeted residents of Ambah, Morena, including a farmer named Rajkumar Singh, who approached him on February 6, 2024, outside a government ministry. Over multiple meetings, Vijay Shankar Mishra assured Singh that he could get jobs for his family members in the Women and Chi...