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Fadnavis Links Nagpur Riots to Bangladesh Factor

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1 year ago

March 21, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday that investigations into the recent communal riots in Nagpur suggest a potential “Bangladeshi link.” He indicated that the police are exploring whether there were “larger designs” at play that were incited through social media.
“We have discovered that several social media posts were in Bengali—the dialect commonly spoken in Bangladesh. We will investigate whether this indicates a broader agenda,” he informed reporters.

He revealed that the alleged mastermind behind the riots, Fahim Khan of the Minorities Democratic Party, is from Malegaon in the Nashik district. “One of the key figures involved in the Nagpur riots is from Malegaon. A comprehensive investigation will be carried out, and those responsible for disturbing the peace will face consequences,” Fadnavis stated.

Additionally, he noted that cases have been filed against members of the VHP and Bajrang Dal. “If attacks on police personnel go unchecked, it could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Therefore, we will ensure that the offenders are dealt with harshly,” Fadnavis warned.

He emphasized that the Nagpur incident should not be categorized as an intelligence failure. “We cannot label this as an intelligence failure; however, monitoring of social media post-noon was lacking. Inflammatory content was circulated on social media. While we have the capability to monitor these platforms, we need to cultivate the habit of utilizing it effectively.
“Today, violence is less prevalent on the streets and more prevalent online. The police response was prompt, as can be seen in the CCTV recordings,” he added.

Fadnavis noted an ongoing investigation into whether there were broader motives behind the Nagpur riots. “We’ve observed a pattern in previous incidents of violence across the country, and we are investigating if a similar pattern is evident in Nagpur as well. To date, over 100 individuals have been arrested,” he stated.

Meanwhile, police have reported that the alleged mastermind, Fahim Khan, disseminated inflammatory and altered videos prior to the violence. “Khan actively shared provocative content that incited hatred against another community and law enforcement,” said Cyber Cell DCP Lohit Matani.

Khan had previously led a protest at the Ganeshpeth police station to lodge a complaint against VHP and Bajrang Dal members for allegedly burning an effigy of Aurangzeb along with a religious chadar. After departing the police station, he reportedly shared a video accusing law enforcement of protecting VHP and Bajrang Dal protestors, which subsequently went viral and incited further unrest in Nagpur.

According to authorities, a 250-member “troll army” played a crucial role in facilitating the viral spread of this video on social media. Some posts were reportedly manipulated to intensify tensions. “The cloth chadar burned near Gandhi Gate bore no holy inscriptions; the videos were altered,” stated a cyber investigator.

Cyber sleuths have also identified social media users from Bangladesh who contributed to amplifying hate speech. “The intensity of the troll army was comparable to that of the rioters on the ground,” a cyber cell official remarked.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 days ago

June 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

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Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.