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A stampede at Bardhaman railway station in West Bengal injured 10–15 people after multiple trains arrived simultaneously during festive rush. Overcrowding on narrow staircases caused panic. Victims were treated at Bardhaman Medical College. Authorities launched an investigation and deployed extra forces for crowd control. The incident highlights urgent safety needs.
A 19-year-old B.Tech student, J Keerthana, died by suicide in Hyderabad. Struggling to understand her coursework and feeling homesick, she had expressed distress to her parents. They had decided to change her college. Tragically, she was found hanging at her home before she could return.
Six people were killed in two shootings in Mississippi, including four in Leland after a high school homecoming game. Twelve others were injured in the downtown shooting. State Senator Derrick Simmons confirmed the incident, saying four victims were flown to Jackson for treatment. The second shooting occurred in Heidelberg, adding to the tragedy in the […]
Raipur police solved a blind murder after 26-year-old Sonu Pal was found dead in a drain. Three men—Sumit Bande, Ajay Ratre, and Gulshan Gaikwad—confessed to killing him after a fight over a bidi. They lured him with drugs, then fatally assaulted him. The case was cracked through CCTV footage, local inquiries, and technical analysis.
Police busted a carjacking syndicate led by Pandey, linked to over 100 vehicle thefts and serious crimes like murder and ransom. Five members were arrested under MCOCA, while two aides remain at large. Luxury cars were trafficked to the Northeast, and Pandey funded property in Lucknow using criminal proceeds, officials confirmed.
A six-member SIT led by IGP Pushpendra Kumar is investigating IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s alleged suicide in Chandigarh. His wife, IAS officer Amneet Kumar, accuses senior Haryana officials of caste-based discrimination and abetment, demanding FIR amendments to include top cops. The case involves charges under abetment and SC/ST Act.
Telangana’s anti-narcotics unit and Hyderabad police seized 220 kg of ephedrine worth ₹72 crore during a raid in Jeedimetla. Four people were arrested, while a key suspect remains absconding. The drug was illegally manufactured at a pharmaceutical unit and stored in a flat. Officials sealed the unit and are probing international links and documentation fraud.
In Khammam, Telangana, police arrested three, including a woman, for murdering 40-year-old real-estate broker Gatla Venkateshwarlu on September 16. The prime accused, P. Ashok, slit his throat, stabbed him, and chopped the body after watching YouTube videos. Motive: Steal gold and cash to fund Oman trip amid debts. Body parts dumped in garbage; suspects remanded.
An explosion at the Ganapati Grand fireworks factory in Rayavaram, BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, has claimed seven lives. Several others were seriously injured, with four in critical condition. Around 40 workers were present during the blast. CM Chandrababu and Home Minister Anita have directed officials to ensure medical care for the injured.
Punjab has banned Coldrif cough syrup after it was linked to 14 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Tests found it substandard. Other states, including UP, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, have followed with bans or advisories. Two more syrups, ReLife and Respifresh TR, were also flagged for excessive toxic diethylene glycol levels.
Thirumangalam Police arrested two men for drug peddling near Padi Kuppam Main Road in Chennai. One accused, Abdul, is the son of BJP Minority Morcha national secretary Syed Ibrahim. Police found cocaine, ganja, and banned substances during the search after a tip-off, while another suspect fled the scene amid ongoing investigations.
A Bengaluru woman reported a frightening Uber auto ride. She alleged the driver refused to drop her at her destination. After an argument, he became aggressive and tried to hit her. She also noted the auto’s number plate differed from the app. Uber India and Bengaluru Police have responded, requesting details to investigate the incident.
Russia has launched fierce attacks on Ukraine, targeting nine regions with over 500 drones. At least five civilians were killed, including four in a single strike, and several others injured. Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians and vital infrastructure in the ongoing assault, escalating the humanitarian crisis.
Sukhwinder Singh Calcutta, son of a former sarpanch, was shot dead in Sehna village, Barnala. Police arrested three suspects—Harjinder Singh, Gurdeep Das, and Jagwinder Singh—recovering the weapon and vehicle used. A monetary dispute appears to be the motive. All accused have prior criminal records. Investigations continue, with no political angle found yet.
A six-year-old boy from Rajasthan’s Churu district died after reportedly consuming dextromethorphan-based cough syrup. His condition worsened after medication, leading to his referral to JK Lon Hospital in Jaipur, where he died. While doctors cite meningitis, the family blames the syrup. Officials have launched an investigation. The drug’s past blacklisting raises concern.