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Guna, MP, 18 November 2025: The aftermath of the Bihar Assembly election has reached Madhya Pradesh in a tragic incident, where a heated political debate escalated into murder. Two men, supporters of the Janata Dal (United), allegedly killed their nephew, a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supporter, following an argument over the Bihar election results. Incident in Guna DistrictAccording to police reports, the victim, Shankar Manjhi (22), had traveled from Bihar’s Shivhar district for work and was staying with acquaintances Rajesh Manjhi (25) and Toofani Manjhi (27) in Guna. The two accused were both uncles of Shankar and ardent JD(U) supporters, while Shankar supported the RJD. Argument Turns ViolentThe discussion reportedly began while all three consumed alcohol. The debate over the Bih...

Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh: A vigilant nursing officer at Ashoknagar District Hospital, Gayatri Chaudhary, has been commended by the District Collector for her exemplary conduct and dedication to duty after catching patients and their attendants consuming alcohol in the surgical ward. Incident in the Surgical WardOn 29 October 2025, during her night duty at 11 PM, Nurse Gayatri noticed several patients and their relatives drinking alcohol on the hospital beds. She immediately intervened, reprimanded them, and documented the incident on video, which was then submitted to senior hospital authorities. She also advised them to maintain discipline and respect the hospital as a place of care. Collector Recognizes Exemplary ConductDuring a recent review meeting, Ashoknagar District Collecto...

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: Despite being known as the “Energy Capital” of Madhya Pradesh and contributing significantly to the state’s revenue, Singrauli district continues to face severe infrastructure gaps. Recent incidents highlight the district’s lack of basic healthcare and funeral transport facilities. No Hearse Available for Post-MortemA shocking incident in Itawa village under Sarai police station revealed the grim reality. During a post-mortem of a murder victim, the authorities did not have a proper hearse. Forced to improvise, the Sarai Municipal Council used a garbage trolley—normally employed for waste collection—to transport the body to the mortuary. Relatives then returned the deceased home using the same trolley. The incident was captured on video, which quickly went vir...

Indore, 18 November 2025: The Indore Police have arrested Hamood Siddiqui, brother of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, owner of Al Falah University, from Hyderabad. Hamood, wanted in fraud cases and the Mhow riots of 1988–1989, had been on the run for 25 years. During police interrogation, he claimed he has no contact with his brother Jawad. Fugitive for 25 YearsRural SP Yogchen Dolkar Bhutia stated that Siddiqui, aged 50, was apprehended following precise location intelligence. The accused had been evading law enforcement since early 2000, when multiple FIRs were filed against him, including charges under Section 420 for fraud. Financial Investigations UnderwayAuthorities are examining Siddiqui’s financial dealings and any potential links to terrorist funding. SP Bhutia said that Siddiqui inve...

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: Despite being known as the “Energy Capital” of Madhya Pradesh and contributing significantly to the state’s revenue, Singrauli district continues to face severe infrastructure gaps. Recent incidents highlight the district’s lack of basic healthcare and funeral transport facilities. No Hearse Available for Post-MortemA shocking incident in Itawa village under Sarai police station revealed the grim reality. During a post-mortem of a murder victim, the authorities did not have a proper hearse. Forced to improvise, the Sarai Municipal Council used a garbage trolley—normally employed for waste collection—to transport the body to the mortuary. Relatives then returned the deceased home using the same trolley. The incident was captured on video, which quickly went vir...