The Times Patriot

Nelamangala: A bike rider, Tabraiz (resident of Subhash Nagar), lost his life after attempting to avoid a pothole on the road, allegedly due to negligence by the Public Works Department and municipal authorities. He sustained critical injuries in the fall and was admitted to NIMHANS, where he died during treatment. Following his death, the family placed the body at their residence and announced a protest, refusing to perform the last rites until justice is assured. Tabraiz’s mother, Zarina, said he was the sole breadwinner, doing POP work, and was taking care of the family after her surgery. She demanded that the Deputy Commissioner visit the spot and ensure action. Heavy police security has been deployed near the house to maintain law and order. The incident has renewed concerns over poor road maintenance and official negligence in the area.

Ghaziabad (UP): The Anti-Corruption Team of the Meerut Unit on Saturday caught Muradnagar police station’s Pink Booth in-charge Inspector Priya Singh and Head Constable Shahid red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The duo had allegedly demanded ₹2 lakh to dilute sections in a dowry harassment case and drop the names of two accused. The complaint was filed by Rajneesh Tyagi, a revenue clerk from Kharkhari village in Hapur district, who was named in a dowry case lodged by his wife at Muradnagar police station in October. He alleged that despite being on bail, the officers threatened to jail his family if the bribe was not paid. Acting on the complaint, the anti-corruption team laid a trap and sent Tyagi with chemical-coated currency. As soon as the money was handed over, the team raided the spot and caught both officials. Their hands tested positive in the chemical test. A case has been registered against both at Modinagar police station under relevant sections. Further investig...

Prayagraj (UP): A young man who had come to meet his girlfriend late at night in Handia Mohalla was caught by the girl’s family, triggering a crowd and heated arguments between both sides. Soon, elders convened a village panchayat and questioned the couple and their families. After hearing both sides, the panchayat decided to get the couple married immediately. They were taken to a nearby temple, where the wedding was performed as per rituals. Following the ceremony, the bride left with the groom on a bike amid the presence of villagers. Videos of the incident, showing the temple wedding and quick farewell, have gone viral on social media.

Hapur (UP): A four-year-old girl, Pavitra, was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding scooter in Punjabi Colony on Railway Road under the Hapur Nagar Kotwali area on Friday evening. She was playing outside her house when the scooter rammed into her, throwing her several feet into the air and causing severe head injuries. She has been admitted to hospital for treatment. The rider fled the spot after the accident. The entire incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera. The victim’s mother, Saloni Kharbanda, has lodged a complaint at the city police station, demanding strict action. Circle Officer Varun Mishra and City SHO Devendra Bisht said a case will be registered, an investigation has begun, and efforts are on to identify and arrest the absconding rider.

Hapur (UP): A four-year-old girl, Pavitra, was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding scooter in Punjabi Colony on Railway Road under the Hapur Nagar Kotwali area on Friday evening. She was playing outside her house when the scooter rammed into her, throwing her several feet into the air and causing severe head injuries. She has been admitted to hospital for treatment. The rider fled the spot after the accident. The entire incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera. The victim’s mother, Saloni Kharbanda, has lodged a complaint at the city police station, demanding strict action. Circle Officer Varun Mishra and City SHO Devendra Bisht said a case will be registered, an investigation has begun, and efforts are on to identify and arrest the absconding rider.

Bulandshahr: A heart-wrenching incident has come to light from Syana Kotwali road in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, where a 40-year-old man collapsed and died under suspicious circumstances moments after dropping his three-year-old daughter at school. The incident, captured on the school’s CCTV camera, has gone viral on social media. The deceased has been identified as Tariq Mewati, a resident of Bulandshahr. On Saturday morning, he had gone as usual to drop his daughter at the school gate. CCTV footage shows Tariq getting down from an e-rickshaw, holding his daughter’s hand and school bag, and escorting her inside the gate. As he turned back to leave after seeing her enter the school, Tariq suddenly collapsed on the road outside the gate. Seeing him fall, nearby people rushed to the spot and informed his family members. He was taken to a nearby private hospital, where doctors provided first aid and referred him to a higher centre after noting his critical condition. His family ...

Bhopal/Hoshangabad: A bizarre incident of a detained man escaping from police custody has gone viral on social media, leaving both police personnel and netizens stunned. The dramatic escape, reminiscent of a Bollywood action scene, is believed to have taken place on the outskirts of Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh, though the exact location is yet to be officially confirmed. The widely circulated video shows a police vehicle parked on the roadside, with a few policemen apparently engaged in repair work. In the meantime, the accused is seen calmly opening the gate of the vehicle, spotting a clear passage and suddenly breaking into a sprint, barefoot, along the road. Despite attempts by the policemen to chase him, they failed to catch up, allowing the man to vanish from the spot. Commuters and onlookers at the scene appeared amused and astonished by the unexpected turn of events, with several capturing the moment on their mobile phones. The high-speed escape on a public road looked more li...

Indore: A shocking case of marriage fraud has come to light at the Indore District Court premises, where a young man was allegedly duped of ₹1.25 lakh in the name of a court marriage. The MG Road police have arrested a fake bride and her accomplice posing as her brother, while two other accused are absconding. According to the complaint lodged by Sunil Barodiya (28), a resident of Sagaur in Dhar district, he was contacted over the phone by a man named Ajay Joshi, who claimed to be a priest and offered to arrange his marriage. Ajay sent him a photograph of a young woman and lured him with the promise of an immediate court marriage. As per the plan, Sunil and his family reached the Indore District Court for notarisation of the marriage. There, a woman identified as Sapna Ahirwar, a resident of Sagar, arrived posing as the bride, accompanied by Ravi Raghuvanshi of Vidisha, who introduced himself as her brother. Another accused, Rajesh Gaur, posed as her uncle. During the ceremony in the c...

Ahmedabad: A traffic police officer allegedly slapped a young woman after a heated argument over his identity card on a public road in the Bhattha area near Anjali Crossroads in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on December 19 when the woman, identified as Bansari Thakkar, a resident of Vasna, was stopped at a junction for a driving licence check. While she was searching for her licence, she asked the on-duty officer to show his ID card. Police sources said the officer, later identified as Jayanti Zala, showed his card. While returning it, the card accidentally fell to the ground, which reportedly angered him. It is alleged that he grabbed Bansari’s hand, kicked her vehicle, used abusive language and slapped her multiple times, causing injuries to her eye, ear and cheek. Eyewitnesses said a crowd gathered as the situation escalated. In a video of the incident that has gone viral, the officer is also seen attempting to strike her with a baton, before...