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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: 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...

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...

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...