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Over 55 Uttarakhand Madrasas Sealed and Erased in Just Two Weeks Following Chief Minister’s Directive

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11 months ago

March 12, 2025

The Pushkar Singh Dhami government is taking decisive action against illegal madrasas, having sealed and demolished over 55 minority institutions within the past two weeks. The chief minister emphasized that his administration will not tolerate any attempts to alter the demographic landscape of the hill state.

Following Dhami’s directive to target unlawful madrasas statewide, Uttarakhand officials and district authorities have shut down more than four dozen such establishments. In Dehradun, several madrasa structures were dismantled for unauthorized construction, as per reports from the Urban Development Department, which noted that these buildings were erected without the necessary permissions.

In the last week alone, 12 illegal madrasas were closed in the Vikasnagar block of Dehradun, and nine were sealed in Khatima, the chief minister’s hometown in the Udham Singh Nagar district. Prior to this, local district administrations had shuttered 31 unlawfully operated madrasas across various regions, including several hill towns. The chief minister remarked that he had been receiving consistent complaints regarding the proliferation of illegal madrasas throughout the state. “There are concerns about the growing network of unauthorized madrasas in Dehradun and other areas of Uttarakhand, which are perceived as efforts to create demographic imbalances under the guise of religious institutions. We are acting against verifiable illegal structures,” he stated, reaffirming his commitment to prevent demographic changes in the state.

Shadab Shams, Chairman of the State Wakf Board, noted, “The actions against illegal madrasas are intended to protect the futures of minority community children, particularly school-aged ones. If authorities are sealing illegal institutions, it is aimed at correcting the situation. Legal notices must have been issued to these establishments to align them with the rule of law in the state. There is a proper legal process in place, and officials are adhering to it.”

Sources within the state secretariat reported that the chief minister has made it clear that any efforts to disrupt the state’s original demographics will meet with strict resistance. Those who violate the law and engage in illegal activities will face severe consequences.

“The chief minister’s message is unequivocal: the crackdown on illegal madrasas, along with the enforcement of the law against other illegal activities, will continue in Uttarakhand,” stated a senior official in the chief minister’s office, speaking on condition of anonymity. They also indicated that further significant actions against illegal madrasas are expected in the future.

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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.