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Two Police Officers Injured in Recent Gunfire Incident in Kathua, J&K

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1 year ago

March 27, 2025

On Thursday, two police officers sustained injuries during an exchange of gunfire between terrorists and security forces in the Kathua district of Jammu. This area has been the focus of a large-scale anti-terror operation that has been ongoing for the past five days, according to officials.

Reports indicate that the firefight broke out after terrorists were spotted in the region, prompting security forces to cordon off the area. The injured officers were promptly transported to a hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition.

The confrontation began when security forces identified terrorists in the Ghati Juthana region of Rajbagh. Additional units from the Army, J&K Police, and CRPF have been deployed, and further information is pending.

It is suspected that the terrorists involved are members of the same group that escaped following an encounter in the Hiranagar sector last Sunday evening.

The Kathua district, which borders Pakistan, has recently become a hotspot for terrorist activity, serving as a significant infiltration route for militants based in Pakistan. From Kathua, the terrorists often progress into higher elevations in Udhampur, Doda, and Kishtwar districts before moving towards Kashmir.

Security forces have been conducting extensive searches in the Hiranagar area for the past five days, with reports suggesting that a group of at least 5 to 6 terrorists infiltrated on March 22.

On March 23, a local woman gathering firewood reported witnessing around five heavily armed terrorists taking refuge in a large nursery area in Saniyal village, located approximately five kilometers from the International Border with Pakistan.

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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

Namma Kudla

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

Namma Kudla

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.