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Odisha CID Apprehends Delhi Woman in Investment Fraud Scheme

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11 months ago

March 6, 2025

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Odisha Police has apprehended a woman from South Delhi for allegedly defrauding numerous investors across the state, amounting to a whopping Rs 87 lakh. Following a written complaint, a case was registered and an investigation was initiated.

The inquiry revealed that the complainant, who works for a private company, was added to a mysterious WhatsApp group titled “101 Stock Discussion Group.” This group was supposedly managed by an individual impersonating a professor and other accomplices.

The fraudsters, under the guise of offering stock trading advice, IPO insights, and investment strategies, manipulated the victim into signing up on two shared web links. They gradually gained his trust and convinced him to transfer Rs 87 lakh into their bank accounts through a series of transactions over several dates. Deceived by their false representation, the victim transferred his hard-earned savings, believing he was making a legitimate investment, according to CID officials.

After analyzing transaction details and other digital evidence, the investigation team traveled to New Delhi, where they verified local details and successfully identified and arrested the suspect, identified as Mrs. Vandana Bawa from South Delhi.

The accused has been presented before a local court in Saket, New Delhi, and is being brought to Odisha on transit remand. Law enforcement officials have confiscated various incriminating items, including a mobile phone, two Indian SIM cards, an Aadhaar card, and a PAN card.

According to the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), the accused’s account is also linked to two additional cybercrimes in Kerala and Gujarat.

The Odisha CID has issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution regarding unsolicited investment offers on social media and messaging apps. It is recommended to thoroughly verify any investment opportunities to avoid falling victim to cyber fraud. Such incidents should be reported to the 1930 Cyber Helpline or the nearest police station.

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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.