Thursday, December 18

Madhya Pradesh

Daughter Dreaming of IAS Returns Home After High Court Intervention
Madhya Pradesh, State

Daughter Dreaming of IAS Returns Home After High Court Intervention

Jabalpur, MP: A young woman from Madhya Pradesh, aspiring to become an IAS officer, left her home after her father allegedly stopped her from pursuing further studies after class 12. Following a directive from the MP High Court, she has now agreed to stay with her father. High Court Steps InThe case came before a division bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf. The court advised the young woman to reconcile with her father, keeping her future in mind. Following the court’s guidance, she agreed to live with her family again. BackgroundThe young woman had left home to continue her civil services preparation independently. She moved to Indore, where she took up a private job while attending coaching classes for the IAS exam. Her father filed a habeas corpus peti...
Madhya Pradesh Surges in Stubble Burning Cases, Edges Closer to Punjab
Madhya Pradesh, State

Madhya Pradesh Surges in Stubble Burning Cases, Edges Closer to Punjab

Bhopal: Stubble burning incidents are rising sharply in Madhya Pradesh, pushing the state to the second spot nationally after Punjab. On 11 November alone, 1,052 cases were reported, taking the total to 3,569 incidents since 15 September. Authorities have begun taking action against offenders. Crisis Revealed Through Satellite DataThe alarming figures were highlighted by the CREAMS (Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modeling from Space) report, commissioned by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. The report shows that on 11 November, MP recorded the highest number of stubble burning incidents in the country on a single day. State-wise ComparisonBetween 15 September and 11 November: Punjab: 4,507 incidents Madhya Pradesh: 3,569 inc...
Massive Fake Teacher Scam Exposed in MP: 8 Arrested for Using Fake Degrees
Madhya Pradesh, State

Massive Fake Teacher Scam Exposed in MP: 8 Arrested for Using Fake Degrees

Bhopal: A major fraud has rocked the Madhya Pradesh education department, as the Special Task Force (STF) of Gwalior busted a gang of teachers who secured government jobs using fake degrees and diplomas. At least eight teachers have been registered in FIRs, while investigations continue into 26 other suspects. How the Scam WorkedAccording to STF sources, an organized group submitted forged D.Ed (Diploma in Education) mark sheets to obtain teaching positions in government schools. The fake documents were neither issued by the respective education boards nor matched any valid serial numbers. Some of the mark sheets were even previously issued in the names of other individuals. Teachers ImplicatedPreliminary investigations revealed that eight teachers from Gwalior had used counterfeit m...
Bomb Threat on Mumbai-Varanasi Train Sparks Security Alert, Abandoned Trolley Bag Found
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bomb Threat on Mumbai-Varanasi Train Sparks Security Alert, Abandoned Trolley Bag Found

H Narmadapuram, Maharashtra: A chilling message reading “Pak Zindabad” in the restroom of the 22177 Mahaanagari Express from Mumbai to Varanasi triggered a major security alert, sending shockwaves through the rail authorities and law enforcement agencies. The incident comes in the wake of recent bomb attacks in Delhi, which had already put the country on high alert. Train Thoroughly Searched Across Key StationsFollowing the discovery, the train underwent rigorous checks at Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Khandwa, and Itarsi. At Itarsi station, a bomb disposal squad, alongside GRP (Government Railway Police) and RPF (Railway Protection Force) teams, conducted an extensive search of the train. The message had been scrawled in the restroom of the general compartment, creating temporary panic...
armer’s Son Wrongly Imprisoned Under NSA for Over a Year; High Court Fines Shahdol Collector ₹2 Lakh
Madhya Pradesh

armer’s Son Wrongly Imprisoned Under NSA for Over a Year; High Court Fines Shahdol Collector ₹2 Lakh

F Shahdol, MP: In a case highlighting administrative negligence, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on Shahdol Collector Kedar Singh for wrongful imprisonment of a farmer’s son under the National Security Act (NSA). The victim, Sushant Bais, was confined for over one year and five days, causing immense mental and financial distress to his family. According to reports, Sushant, who returned to his village Saman, Shahdol, in September 2025, revealed the hardships his family endured during his incarceration. His pregnant wife faced severe mental stress, while his father Hiraman Bais had to take a loan of ₹2 lakh to fight for Sushant’s release. The family, primarily dependent on farming their three-acre land, struggled to manage the mounting expenses. Impact o...
P Crime Alert: Homes of Judge and Deputy Collector Targeted in Bold Thefts
Madhya Pradesh, State

P Crime Alert: Homes of Judge and Deputy Collector Targeted in Bold Thefts

M B Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a surge in bold burglaries, with even law enforcement officials’ residences coming under attack. In a shocking development, thieves struck the homes of a judicial magistrate in Anuppur and a deputy collector in Bhopal, stealing valuables worth lakhs of rupees. Theft at Judicial Magistrate’s Residence in Anuppur In Anuppur district, Judicial Magistrate Vinod Kumar Verma was away in Delhi for training when burglars broke into his home. The thieves stole gold and silver jewelry worth approximately ₹1.5 lakh along with cash of around ₹70,000. The incident occurred just a few steps away from the Kotwali police station, raising serious concerns about local security. Upon discovering the broken lock, a household staff member immediately informed the...
Chhindwara Cough Syrup Case: Medical Store Owner Arrested After 4-Year-Old Girl’s Death; Sold ‘Coldrif’ Without P
Madhya Pradesh, State

Chhindwara Cough Syrup Case: Medical Store Owner Arrested After 4-Year-Old Girl’s Death; Sold ‘Coldrif’ Without P

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking development, police have arrested the owner and pharmacist of Aashirwad Medical Store in connection with the suspicious death of a 4-year-old girl, Ambika Vishwakarma, in Chhindwara’s Kundipura area. The action was taken after laboratory tests confirmed that the cough syrup Coldrif (Batch No. SR-13) sold to the child was adulterated. According to police, the syrup was sold without a doctor’s prescription, violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The arrested individuals have been identified as Anil Kumar Mishra, the store owner, and Ashok Kumar Mishra, the pharmacist. This marks the ninth arrest in the ongoing toxic cough syrup investigation that has shocked the entire district. Toxic Syrup Confirmed in Lab TestsThe forensic test reports revea...
odel Khushbu Ahirwar Case: Boyfriend Accused Under Love Jihad and SC-ST Act; Police Probe Reveals Shocking Details
Madhya Pradesh

odel Khushbu Ahirwar Case: Boyfriend Accused Under Love Jihad and SC-ST Act; Police Probe Reveals Shocking Details

MBh The mysterious death of model Khushbu Ahirwar has taken several shocking turns. Police have now registered a case of Love Jihad and invoked sections of the SC-ST Act against her boyfriend, Kasim, who allegedly posed as a Hindu named Rahul to befriend and live with Khushbu. According to Khushbu’s sisters, Kasim deceived her by concealing his real identity and later pressured her to convert to Islam. They also alleged that he physically assaulted her. The family has accused him of exploiting Khushbu emotionally and financially, as she was the sole breadwinner of her family. Her father and brother had already passed away, leaving her mother and sisters dependent on her. Police Investigation and Autopsy Findings As per the short post-mortem report, Khushbu died due to internal ...
Who is Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, Owner of Al Falah University? From Doubling Money in Mahu to Establishing a University 773 km Away
Madhya Pradesh

Who is Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, Owner of Al Falah University? From Doubling Money in Mahu to Establishing a University 773 km Away

Indore: In the wake of the Delhi blasts, the spotlight is on Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, owner of Al Falah University. Originally from Mahu, Madhya Pradesh, Siddiqui has faced allegations of financial fraud, prompting him to leave Mahu and relocate. Authorities are now probing possible links between the university and the terror conspiracy. From Mahu to FaridabadJawad Ahmed Siddiqui hails from Mahu, a town near Indore that also hosts a significant army camp. He reportedly left Mahu over 25 years ago after allegedly defrauding investors through a company that promised to double their money but never did. Under pressure from investors, Siddiqui vanished overnight and eventually settled in Faridabad, around 773 km from Mahu, where he established his educational ventures. Educational VenturesS...
“I Won’t Stop Until the Mafia’s Backbone Is Broken”: Meet IG Gaurav Rajput, Who Declares All-Out War on Cough Syrup Drugs
Madhya Pradesh

“I Won’t Stop Until the Mafia’s Backbone Is Broken”: Meet IG Gaurav Rajput, Who Declares All-Out War on Cough Syrup Drugs

S Zero Tolerance Against ‘Korex’ Cough SyrupDuring the meeting, IG Rajput directed all police officers to take strict action against the sale of Korex, a narcotic-laced cough syrup, throughout the Vindhya region. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy, he instructed station heads to ensure that no sale or smuggling of this drug occurs under any circumstances. Operation Prahar 2.0 Under ReviewIG Rajput reviewed progress under Operation Prahar 2.0, calling for intensified efforts to uproot the drug trade completely. Police Superintendents from across the district reported on enforcement actions, including arrests and seizures of small and large-scale suppliers. IG Rajput warned that “any negligence at any level will not be tolerated.” Police Superintendent’s ReportSatna SP Hansraj Sing...