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Chhattisgarh: Bijapur Encounter Enters Third Day, Two Additional Maoists Neutralized
In the last two days, security forces successfully eliminated Sudhakar, a Central Committee member of the CPI (Maoist), who had a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head. His death represents a significant setback for Naxal leadership. Alongside him, Bhaskar, a senior Maoist cadre with a total bounty of Rs 45 lakh, was also killed. Known as Mailarapu Adellu, he was part of the Special Zonal Committee of the Telangana State Committee and served as the Secretary of the Mancherial-Komarambheem division.
His elimination is seen as a crucial victory in the ongoing campaign against Maoist insurgency. Mailarapu Adelu, who also went by the names Bhaskar, Jangu Dada, and Mahesh, held a prominent position within the banned CPI (Maoist) organization. As a key figure in the Telangana State Committee, he played an essential role as secretary of the Mancherial-Kumuram Bheem-Asifabad (MKB) divisional committee, an area vital for Maoist operations.
Aged 53, Bhaskar was from Pochera village in Telangana’s Adilabad district. He significantly influenced the Maoist movement’s outreach and organizational structure in Telangana.
The operation is ongoing, characterized by intense gunfire exchanges, with security forces maintaining their positions in the region. Reports suggest that clashes began Friday night, with sporadic firing from both sides.
In a separate development in Dantewada, seven Maoists—including two with bounties on their heads—have surrendered to authorities. Among this group are Juglu, alias Sundum Kowasi, and Dasha, alias Burku Podiyam, each with a reward of Rs 50,000 on their heads. Their surrender is viewed as a positive step in the larger effort to dismantle Naxal influence in the area.
The operation in Bijapur’s Indravati National Park remains robust, with security forces committed to eliminating remaining insurgents. So far, the operation has led to the deaths of four Maoists, including two high-ranking commanders, as authorities remain vigilant in their quest to restore stability to the region.
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
Jaipur: Eight patients died after a fire broke out at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night.
Officials said the blaze started in the storage area of the Neuro ICU, possibly due to a short circuit. There were 11 patients in the ICU at the time. Smoke quickly spread, causing panic among patients and staff.
Hospital workers and attendants tried to rescue patients, even moving them out on their beds. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about two hours.
Families of the victims alleged that hospital staff ignored early warnings about smoke and fled during the fire.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other ministers visited the hospital to review the situation and assured a detailed probe into the incident.
Uttar Pradesh: A 75-year-old man who remarried in search of companionship died barely hours after his wedding, sparking shock and speculation in his village.
The deceased, identified as Sangruram, a resident of Kuchhmuchh village in Jaunpur district, had been living alone after losing his first wife a year ago. With no children, he supported himself through farming. Despite advice from relatives against remarriage, Sangruram wed 35-year-old Manbhavati, a resident of Jalalpur area, on Monday, September 29.
The marriage was first registered in court, followed by traditional rituals at a local temple. According to Manbhavati, the couple spent most of the wedding night conversing, as Sangruram assured her that she would take responsibility for the household while he would “take care of the children.”
However, by the next morning, his health deteriorated suddenly. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The unexpected death has triggered varied reactions in the village. While some residents believe it to be a natural occurrence given his age, others have expressed suspicion about the circumstances.
Relatives, including nephews residing in Delhi, have halted funeral rites until their arrival. They have also raised questions about whether a police inquiry or post-mortem examination will be conducted before the cremation.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding further investigation.
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