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Man Assaults Devotees with Iron Rod at Golden Temple, Leaving 5 Injured

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1 year ago

March 16, 2025

On Friday, at least five devotees were injured when a man attacked them with an iron rod at the revered Golden Temple. According to police reports, the incident occurred near the community kitchen of Sri Darbar Sahib.

In a separate incident early Saturday morning, an explosion at the Thakur Dwara Temple in the Khandwala area of Amritsar caused panic among locals.

The police have arrested the assailant and an accomplice linked to the attack on the devotees, though their identities have not yet been made public. The injured individuals were quickly transported to the Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research in Vallah, with one reported to be in critical condition. Media sources indicate that two of the injured are temple attendants, while the remaining three are visitors from Mohali, Bathinda, and Patiala.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) expressed deep concern over these incidents, urging the police to take swift and decisive action against those responsible and to reveal their identities to the public. SGPC secretary Partap Singh called for a comprehensive investigation to determine the facts, emphasizing that these attacks aim to instill fear among Sikh devotees worldwide.

Regarding the explosion outside Thakur Dwara Temple, authorities confirmed that there were no injuries, and an investigation is currently underway.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on Saturday that the explosion in Amritsar is orchestrated by divisive forces seeking to undermine the state’s peace and prosperity. He assured that the state government would not allow these forces to succeed and would thwart their schemes.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the law and order situation in Punjab is more stable compared to other regions, as the Punjab Police maintains a vigilant watch over such events. He noted that Punjab has long been a target of cross-border terrorism and is actively combating the dual threats of drugs and terrorism.

Mann also remarked that there has been a notable reduction in drug smuggling via drones, particularly since the state initiated a mass movement against drug abuse called Yudh Nasheyan Virudh.

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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

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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.