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Festivals with Peace of Mind: Jharkhand CM Implements Strict Law and Order Measures

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11 months ago

March 12, 2025

Festivals should be celebrated in a spirit of harmony, not fear. Any efforts to undermine public order will be met with firm consequences, as emphasized by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren during a high-level meeting focused on law and order at the state secretariat on Tuesday. With significant festivals like Holi, Ram Navami, Eid, and Sarhul approaching, the CM instructed senior police officials to ensure comprehensive security measures, especially in sensitive areas. He reiterated the importance of enforcing a total ban on provocative songs, illegal liquor sales, and narcotics, warning that violators would face severe penalties.

This meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, Additional Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar, Home Secretary Vandana Dadel, DGP Anurag Gupta, and other senior police officials. While assessing security readiness, the CM urged officials to maintain a heightened state of alert in communally sensitive regions and implement proactive strategies to prevent any incidents.

Soren also directed the police to enhance collaboration with local peace committees and monitor potential troublemakers closely. The importance of monitoring social media was highlighted to prevent the spread of misinformation and inflammatory content that could lead to unrest. Additionally, the CM ordered the physical verification of procession routes, strategic placement of security forces, installation of CCTV cameras, implementation of drone surveillance, and the use of public address systems.

To prepare for emergencies, quick response teams (QRTs) will remain on high alert, with riot control measures, including water cannons and anti-riot procedures, being reviewed. Plans will be made for food, accommodation, and medical care for security personnel, while hospitals and emergency medical services will be on standby.

Given the challenges often faced during previous festival seasons, the administration is taking no risks this year. The government aims to balance cultural celebrations with rigorous security measures, ensuring that the people of Jharkhand can enjoy their festivals without fear.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

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.