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Bhubaneswar: In a deeply concerning incident, two minor girls were allegedly gang-raped by four youths in the Golanthara police station area of Odisha's Ganjam district. The police authorities have launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by the victims' families. According to preliminary reports, the two girls had attended a marriage function on June 3. They reportedly went missing shortly after the event, prompting their families to launch an extensive search. Investigations subsequently revealed that the girls had been taken away from the venue by two youths present at the function. Further details suggest that two more youths, said to be the friends of the initial pair, intercepted the girls en route. The four individuals are alleged to have taken the girls to an undisclosed location, held them captive, and subjected them to "sexual assault" before abandoning them in a secluded area. Upon locating the girls, their families brought them home and subsequently held discussions with villagers. A police complaint was filed against the four youths on the evening of June 4. Following the complaint, the two minor girls underwent medical examinations on Friday. The local police has assured strict action against the accused. "Efforts are currently underway to apprehend the four individuals. Once taken into custody, their statements will be recorded," a district police official stated. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to bring the accused to justice.
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
Baripada, Jun 26 (PTI) Police have arrested another accused in connection to the alleged gang rape of 19-year-old woman in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, an officer said on Thursday. The incident happened under the jurisdiction of the Karanjia police station of the district on June 24 when the victim was returning to her maternal uncle's home after visiting a nearby Hanuman temple, said Nabakrushna Nayak, the Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Karanjia. Also Read | Election Commission Initiates Process To Delist 345 Dormant Political Parties Across Country in 1st Phase of Cleanup Drive. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
He was immediately taken to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead Kota: A 24-year-old NEET aspirant from Odisha was found dead in his hostel room in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar on Saturday, police said. The student, identified as Roshan Kumar Patro (24), a resident of Abhayapur in Ganjam district, Odisha, had been preparing for the NEET exam at a coaching institute and was staying at a hostel in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar. The student was found dead in suspicious circumstances around noon on Saturda ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Two minor cousins were allegedly raped by four miscreants after abducting the duo in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Friday. The incident came to light after the mother of one of the victims lodged a complaint at Golanthara police station on Thursday evening. After registering a case, police launched a manhunt to arrest the accused persons, a police officer said. Also Read | Water Cut in Pune: Supply Suspended in South Pune on June 12 Due to Maintenance Work; Check Affected Areas. The victims, aged between 11 to 15 years, along with family members ha ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 26 (PTI) Odisha Police on Thursday arrested the prime accused in the physical assault and humiliation of two Dalit men at Dharakote in Ganjam district on suspicion of cattle smuggling. With the arrest of Rajesh Samal (20) of Jahada in the incident, the number of people arrested in the case has increased to 12 including a juvenile, they said. "Police has launched a manhunt for other persons who are also involved in the case," said Chandrika Swain, inspector in charge, Dharakote police station. On Sunday, accused persons had detained Babula Nayak (54) and Bulu Nayak of ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has seized illegal firecrackers and explosives worth Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 people during a 14-day special statewide drive, officials said on Monday. The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27 following a direction from the DGP. The objective was to curb illegal storage of firecrackers, unauthorised transportation and unlawful sale of explosives and firecrackers, particularly in view of the upcoming festive season, a police statement said. Titled 'Agni,' the special drive has significantly disrupted illegal networks engaged in the unsafe trade of firecr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A 24-year-old NEET aspirant from Odisha was found dead in his hostel room at Rajiv Gandhi Nagar in Rajasthan's Kota around noon on Saturday. Hailing from Abhayapur under Jarada police limits in Ganjam district, Roshan Kumar Patro had moved to Kota four months ago for NEET coaching, accompanied by his cousin. He lived in room 407 on the fourth floor of the hostel, while his cousin stayed on the fifth floor. According to sources, Roshan and his friends studied late into the night on Friday. When he did not show up for lunch at noon the following day, his cousin went to check on hi ...Read More >
BERHAMPUR: Two minor cousins were allegedly raped by four miscreants after abducting the duo in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Friday. The incident came to light after the mother of one of the victims lodged a complaint at Golanthara police station on Thursday evening. After registering a case, police launched a manhunt to arrest the accused persons, a police officer said. The victims, aged between 11 to 15 years, along with family members had attended a marriage function on Tuesday night in a village. While one of the victims belonged to the nearby village, the other one's villa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Friday decided to start hearing arguments on charge from July 2 in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to February 2020 riots. Additional Sessions Judge Lalit Kumar on June 2 noted that the prosecution and counsel for five accused persons had completed their arguments on charge. The court then sought the "schedule regarding the time frame" and the manner of addressing the arguments, "particularly time or hours" from the special public prosecutors and accused's advocates. On Friday, special public prosecutor Amit Prasad said the prose ...Read More >
Bhagalpur: Tight security arrangements have been made across Bhagalpur district for Muharram. The district administration has prohibited playing of disc jockey (DJ) and displaying of banned weapons during the Muharram processions, in view of the district being a communally sensitive. Magistrates and static police forces have been deployed at 416 places and police patrolling has been intensified in different areas under the supervision of SHOs of police stations in the district."Ten control rooms have been set up to monitor the police patrolling and disseminating information during the three-da ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Two minor cousins were allegedly raped by four miscreants after abducting the duo in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Friday. The incident came to light after the mother of one of the victims lodged a complaint at Golanthara police station on Thursday evening. After registering a case, police launched a manhunt to arrest the accused persons, a police officer said. The victims, aged between 11 to 15 years, along with family members had attended a marriage function on Tuesday night in a village. While one of the victims belonged to the nearby village, th ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jul 1 (PTI) A female student of class 7 was raped allegedly by a distant relative in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Tuesday. The police arrested a 22-year-old man from a village under the jurisdiction of the Golanthara police station on Tuesday on the charge of raping the minor. The incident happened on June 28, while the complaint was registered with the police on June 30, a police officer said. The incident came close on the heels of the gang rape of a college student at Gopalpur sea beach on June 15 and rape of two girls within limits of the Golanthara polic ...Read More >
Jajpur, July 2: Odisha Police on Wednesday arrested two persons for allegedly gang-raping a tribal woman in Jajpur district, officials said. The incident took place when the 32-year-old woman was herding goats in Bhalukhai forest on Tuesday afternoon. The incident came to light after the survivor, along with her husband, lodged a police complaint. In the complaint, the woman said the accused held her captive and took turns to rape her. Odisha Shocker: 2 Dalit Youths Forced To Crawl, Heads Shaved and Eat Grass Over Cow Smuggling Suspicion in Ganjam; 9 Arrested After Disturbing Video Surfaces. ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: A 45-year-old theatre actor playing the role of a demon in Ramayana was arrested after he ripped the stomach of a live pig on stage and ate its meat in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said. The incident sparked a statewide outrage and was condemned in the assembly on Monday. Besides the actor, identified as Bimbadhar Gouda, one of the organisers of the play that took place in Ralab village in Hinjili police station area on November 24 was also arrested for cruelty to animals and violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. Ruling BJP members Babu Singh and Sanatan Bijuli strongly ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Contrary to widespread and distressing reports circulating on social media and some unofficial sources earlier today, Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has not passed away. He remains critically ill but is showing signs of recovery after being rushed to AIG Hospital in Gachibowli on Thursday with heart-related issues. BRS MLC Dasoju Shravan provided a crucial update, stating, "Maganti Gopinath is recovering." Shravan clarified that Gopinath is responding to medical treatment. He attributed the MLA's serious health condition to immense stress fol ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): All India Institute Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Director Dr Ajai Singh spoke to Free Press on problems and facilities at AIIMS. People feel that AIIMS doors remain closed for them in case of emergency. Earlier, there was infrastructure and manpower for 960 beds. Increased number of beds to 1400 with same infrastructure and manpower. So, there is acute shortage of manpower and facilities specially to accommodate more patients in case of emergency. We have sent the proposal to union health ministry for more hands. We launched e-ICU for better healthcare in districts wit ...Read More >
Rayagada (Odisha): The sight was disturbing. A tribal man and his wife were bent under the burden of the plough in place of oxen, and forced to till the land as a punishment for getting married within the family blood relation on Wednesday, highlighting how moral vigilantism is spread in the remote pockets of Odisha even today. The decision on this was taken by the Kangaroo court in Kanjamajodi village under Shikarpai panchayat in Kalyansinghpur block of Rayagada district 'to teach them a lesson'. The video shot by one of the villagers showed both being given a 'purification' bath and then ta ...Read More >