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Punjab Vigilance Detains ASI and Accomplice for Demanding Rs 40,000 Bribe

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2 years ago

February 13, 2025

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has continued its anti-corruption efforts by arresting Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Gurmeet Kaur, who is stationed at EVS South, along with her accomplice, Harpreet Singh, a private individual. They were caught demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000.

According to an official spokesperson from the VB, the arrests followed a complaint lodged by Sikander Singh, a resident of Wazir Bhullar village in the Baba Bakala tehsil of Amritsar district.

The complainant alleged that ASI Kaur had solicited a bribe of Rs 1,50,000 to assist him, his father, and his brother in a police case that was under her investigation. It was reported that she had already received Rs 10,000 through Google Pay and was now asking for an additional Rs 40,000.

After confirming the complaint, a VB team from the Amritsar range set up a trap and caught Harpreet Singh red-handed while he was accepting the Rs 40,000 bribe on behalf of ASI Kaur, with two official witnesses present. ASI Gurmeet Kaur was subsequently arrested.

A case has been filed against both accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act at the VB Police Station in the Amritsar range. They are scheduled to be presented in court on Friday, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Couple Uses Dupatta to Rescue Biker from Flash Flood

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2 weeks ago

September 1, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: A family in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba risked their lives to rescue a biker trapped in a flash flood following heavy rainfall.

The incident occurred on the Kakiara-Tunuhatti road in the Bharmala area of Bhatiyat. Heavy rain caused water to flood the road, creating a strong and dangerous current.

The biker struggled to stay safe as he was caught in the fast-flowing water. Two women, including a newlywed woman, quickly used a dupatta as a makeshift rope to rescue him.

The biker held onto the dupatta while the family members pulled him towards safety. Another person also joined the rescue effort.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The family’s courage and quick thinking have received widespread praise online.

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Two Arrested for Alleged Assault on Minor Girl in Moving Bus

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2 weeks ago

August 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Noida: Two men, including a bus driver and conductor, have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl on a moving sleeper bus in Greater Noida.

Police said the incident occurred on August 4 when the girl boarded an empty bus while travelling to Noida Sector 63.

The accused allegedly assaulted the girl and later abandoned her near Kashmere Gate in Delhi, around 40 kilometres away.

Following the survivor’s complaint, police launched an investigation and arrested both accused from Timarpur in North Delhi.

The bus has been seized, and CCTV footage and forensic evidence are being examined.

Further investigation is underway.

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21-Year-Old Model Murdered Inside Home, Gym Trainer Accused

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

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New Delhi: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death inside her home in West Delhi on Wednesday. The police suspect her gym trainer, identified as Imran, in the case.

The victim, identified as Muskan, was a student and model. She was reportedly alone at her home on the second floor of a building in Tilak Nagar when the incident took place.

According to the police, Imran allegedly attacked Muskan with a knife. He then fled from the spot.

Neighbours heard Muskan’s screams and rushed to her house. They found her lying in a pool of blood.

The neighbours immediately took her to a nearby hospital. However, she died while undergoing treatment.

Police teams have launched a search for the accused. Investigators are also checking CCTV footage from the area to trace his movements.

Muskan’s friend Aman said she was the youngest of three sisters. He said her elder sister, who is in Chandigarh, called him after learning about the attack.

Aman said he immediately asked another friend to reach the house and take Muskan to the hospital. By the time he arrived, an ambulance had already taken her away.

He also claimed that Muskan’s sisters had earlier told him that Imran used to harass her. He said Imran had allegedly behaved in a similar manner in the past.

The police are investigating the exact motive behind the murder. Further details are awaited.