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Infant Dies in Rajasthan Police Raid; CPI(M) Calls for Accountability

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11 months ago

March 6, 2025

On Wednesday, the CPI(M) called for immediate action against the police officers involved in the tragic death of a month-old girl during a raid at her family’s home in Alwar district, Rajasthan.
A group of officers stormed into the thatched house of Imran, a daily laborer, where they forcibly ejected his wife, Razida, when she answered the door. One officer, attempting to apprehend Imran, jumped onto the cot where the sleeping infant, Alisda, was lying. The baby was crushed under the officer’s boots and died instantly.

The police, reportedly conducting raids on cyber fraudsters, acted recklessly without verifying any facts against this innocent household, which has no criminal history. Krishna Pareek, the state secretary of CPI(M) Rajasthan, expressed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Pareek described the incident as bizarre and highlighted the immense tragedy of a newborn losing her life due to the reckless actions of a policeman. To show their support for the grieving family and the local community, a delegation of senior party leaders, including Vrinda Karat, Sumitra Chopra, Raisa, and Pareek himself, visited Imran’s family on Tuesday.

According to family members and local residents who spoke to the delegation, the police raid occurred at 6:00 AM on Sunday. Officers forcibly broke down the outer wall of Imran’s modest home and physically removed Razida when she opened the door. The policemen, in their boots, jumped onto the cot where Alisda was sleeping, resulting in the infant’s immediate death, as stated by Pareek.

Initially, the police denied that the child had been killed under the officer’s boots, claiming she died long after their departure. However, villagers protested against this tragic incident, demanding accountability for the involved officers.

In response, five police personnel, including two head constables, were transferred to police lines, and an FIR was filed against these officers. The Communist Party is now demanding the suspension of the entire staff from the Matsya Industrial Area police station.

Meanwhile, the autopsy report did not conclusively determine the cause of death, revealing no external injuries or signs of internal harm on the child’s body. The viscera from the deceased infant is currently being sent for forensic testing.

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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.