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Kerala Church Backs BJP Leader’s Comments on Drug Issues and Love Traps

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11 months ago

March 13, 2025

The Syro Malabar Church has expressed support for senior BJP leader PC George amid widespread backlash regarding his remarks at an event organized by the KCBC Temperance Commission in Pala on Sunday.

The Public Affairs Commission of the Syro-Malabar Church stated that there is validity to George’s comments concerning issues such as drug addiction, love traps, and terrorist activities within the state. The commission condemned the attempts to create controversies around his statements and to interpret them through a religious lens.

“Reports of drug addiction and love traps reveal the tragedies that arise from such issues. A young man who recently overcame drug addiction disclosed in a leading news channel interview that love traps are indeed a reality. Additionally, the alarming discovery of substantial caches of explosives and weaponry in the state amplifies the seriousness of the situation,” the commission remarked.

Furthermore, the Syro Malabar Church encouraged all individuals to take stances that safeguard the nation’s internal security and the peaceful lives of its citizens, emphasizing that terrorist activities should not be justified for religious or political reasons. They also called on both the central and state governments to conduct a thorough investigation into the matters raised by George while ensuring the privacy and security of the victims and their families.

Recently, PC George sparked further controversy by advising Christian families to arrange marriages for their daughters before they turn 24 to mitigate the risk of “love jihad.” Speaking at the KCBC Temperance Commission event, he claimed that this approach would help prevent young women from becoming victims of what he views as an increasing threat.

He alleged that approximately 400 girls from Meenachil taluk had fallen victim to love jihad, with only 41 being rescued.

Meanwhile, Indian Union Muslim League legislator A K M Ashraf raised concerns in the Assembly over George’s alleged communal remarks, questioning why the state government had not taken action against him. He also queried why police had not arrested George for breaching his bail conditions, noting that the Karnataka government has previously jailed individuals for making communal statements.

Two weeks prior, George was detained for delivering a hate speech directed at a minority community during a TV discussion and had been granted bail following judicial remand on February 28.

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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.