Madhya Pradesh

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...

Bhopal, MP: In a tragic incident from Badhjiri village, Rathibad, Bhopal, a 17-year-old girl reportedly took her own life after being scolded by her mother for skipping school. The shocking case highlights the vulnerability of teenagers to extreme emotional responses. Incident DetailsThe deceased has been identified as Payal Tilak, a Class 12 student and daughter of Suresh Tilak. According to family members, Payal had not attended school on Tuesday. When her mother asked for the reason, Payal did not respond. The mother’s subsequent scolding reportedly left the teenager upset and emotionally distressed. That night, Payal consumed poison in a desperate act, and despite immediate medical attention, she succumbed during treatment at a local hospital. Medical and Police ResponsePayal was...

Khargone, MP: A health scare has gripped Piparad village in the Bhikangaon sub-division of Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, as over 150 villagers have fallen ill due to suspected consumption of contaminated tap water. The local administration and health authorities have rushed teams to contain the situation and provide immediate medical assistance. Survey and ResponseAccording to SDM Akanksha Karothiya, officials from the Health, Public Health Engineering (PHE), Revenue, and Panchayat Departments conducted a door-to-door survey of affected households. Out of 464 homes surveyed, 167 residents reported symptoms including nausea, loose motions, and abdominal pain. Most patients received treatment on the spot, while 10 individuals with severe symptoms were admitted to the government hospi...

Pandhurna, MP: A mysterious outbreak in Hivar Prithviram village of Pandhurna district has put the local community on high alert. Following the sudden death of 15 cattle, five villagers—two children and three adults—fell ill after consuming milk from the infected cows. The Chhindwara Animal Disease Research Laboratory has confirmed that the deaths were caused by a Gram-positive cocci bacterial infection, a pathogen that spreads through contaminated milk, water, or fodder. Forensic FindingsForensic tests conducted on samples from the deceased animals revealed the presence of the harmful Gram-positive bacteria, which can be highly infectious. Health authorities have warned that consuming raw milk from infected cows can pose serious health risks. Villagers AffectedThe five affected vill...

Ashoknagar, MP: A violent dispute over land in Ashoknagar district turned deadly when two brothers clashed over farming rights on 8 bighas of land, resulting in the death of their father and nephew. Several others sustained injuries and were hospitalized, with one critically injured person referred to Bhopal for further treatment. Police have received complaints from both sides and are conducting a detailed investigation. Incident DetailsThe incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon around 3:00 PM in Karaiya Banet village under Rajpur police post. The conflict arose over farmland registered in the father’s name. According to witnesses, the elder brother, Khilan Singh Yadav, had already ploughed his portion of the land. However, the younger brother, Krishna Bhan, along with his accomplice...

Satna: In the wake of the recent car blast in Delhi, Satna police have heightened vigilance across the district. During this period, a fake video claiming terrorist activity in Satna went viral on social media, causing panic among residents. The Kolagwan police have arrested a 23-year-old youth in connection with the misleading post. The Incident:The accused, identified as Ravi Kumar Tiwari, posted a sensational claim on his Facebook story, asserting that “three terrorists are hiding in Satna” and suggesting that the next attack could target the city following the Delhi blast. The video was intended to create fear and confusion among the public. Police Action:Upon noticing the viral post, Kolagwan police promptly initiated a technical investigation to trace the source. The accused wa...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is witnessing record-breaking cold this season, with several districts experiencing temperatures well below normal. Kalyanpur in Shahdol district recorded a chilling 6.9°C, making it the coldest location in the country’s plains. Indore and Rajgarh also reported low temperatures of 7°C, ranking among the coldest cities in India, while the state capital Bhopal recorded 8°C, placing it eighth nationally. Severe Cold Wave Sweeps the StateThe past 24 hours have seen extreme cold envelop many districts in Madhya Pradesh. Indore registered 7°C, emerging as the coldest city in the plains, closely followed by Rajgarh at 7°C. Bhopal recorded a minimum of 8°C, experiencing a sharp drop in nighttime temperatures by nearly 7°C below normal. Other districts reported similar ...

Bhopal, MP: A new twist has emerged in the mysterious death case of model Khushbu Ahirwar. The police have arrested her boyfriend, Kasim Ahmed, and conducted a search of the flat where the couple lived. During the search, authorities discovered a hijab belonging to Khushbu and an Aadhaar card in which her photograph appeared in a burqa, raising questions about whether she was being forced to adopt Islam. Family AccusationsKhushbu’s family has alleged that Kasim pressured her to convert and marry, and physically assaulted her when she refused. Initially, Kasim befriended Khushbu under the name Rahul. Her sisters claimed that he subjected her to repeated physical abuse. Timeline of EventsAccording to her sister Tara Bai, Khushbu came to Bhopal in 2022 for college and lived in a rented ...