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First Body Recovered from SLBC Tunnel Accident in Telangana

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11 months ago

March 10, 2025

In a significant development, the body of one of the eight workers trapped in the tunnel boring machine (TBM) at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) site in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, has been recovered 16 days after a roof collapse left the area waterlogged and filled with sludge. The Kerala police’s cadaver dogs were called in again today, leading to the discovery of the remains.

The body has been sent for a postmortem examination at Nagarkurnool Hospital. According to officials, it is believed that the remains belong to Gurpreet Singh, identified by a bracelet on his wrist, though a DNA test will be conducted to confirm his identity. An ambulance is on standby near the tunnel for the transport of the remains. Families of the trapped workers are anxiously gathered in Achampet, a nearby town in Nagarkurnool.

Searches have indicated that three additional workers could still be buried in the vicinity, as suggested by both the cadaver dogs and images obtained from ground-penetrating radar. However, the retrieval of these remains is fraught with challenges, including advanced decomposition and the instability of the last 50 meters of the tunnel due to water seepage. Experts from the Geological Survey of India have cautioned the rescue team regarding the potential hazards in the tunnel. The presence of metal debris, sludge, and insufficient oxygen complicates the rescue efforts.

Rat miners and Singareni Colliery workers are actively involved in the effort to recover the bodies trapped beneath the sludge and metal debris of the TBM. The accident, which occurred on February 22, trapped two engineers and six workers within the 14-kilometer-long tunnel.

This morning, two Belgian Malinois cadaver sniffing dogs, Maya and Murphy, along with 157 rescue team members and technical experts, entered the tunnel. The dogs were airlifted from Kerala on March 7, following failed previous attempts to locate the trapped workers, as they excel at detecting decayed remains buried deep underground.

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

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1 week 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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1 week 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.