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An incident involving a residential school hostel in Telangana’s Suryapet district has sparked serious concerns over student safety after CCTV footage went viral on social media. The footage allegedly shows two girl students leaving the hostel around midnight with boys on motorcycles and returning early the next morning. The incident, reportedly captured on the hostel’s CCTV cameras, has raised questions about security arrangements and supervision at the residential school. Parents and social media users have expressed concern over how students were able to cross the hostel gate unnoticed at night. Many questioned the role of hostel wardens, watchmen and gate control systems, stating that CCTV footage is useful only after incidents occur, while strict monitoring is needed to prevent them. The incident has reignited debate on hostel safety, student discipline and management accountability. Experts say hostel authorities have a responsibility to ensure proper night supervision, controlle...

Hyderabad Police arrested a 30-year-old woman from Odisha for allegedly possessing 11.4 kg of ganja worth ₹5.7 lakh in the city. The accused, identified as Rinita Raita, was apprehended by the West Zone Task Force team of Hyderabad City Police along with SR Nagar police. She was found in possession of dry ganja, a banned narcotic substance. During interrogation, Rinita revealed that she is a resident of Kesariguda village in Gajapati district, Odisha. Police said her husband works as a farmer earning daily wages, while she was employed as a construction labourer. Due to financial hardship, she allegedly contacted her cousin Maniel Dalabehera, who is involved in ganja trafficking to Hyderabad and Rangareddy areas. Acting on his advice, she reportedly travelled to Hyderabad to sell dry ganja. Hyderabad Police have reiterated their appeal to youth and the public to stay away from drugs and avoid the lure of easy money. Officials urged citizens to report any drug-related activities to poli...

 Another alarming case of road rage has been reported in Bengaluru, raising concerns over growing aggression on city roads. The incident occurred at Madavara Junction, where a minor traffic dispute escalated into a violent confrontation. According to police and visuals shared online, a biker allegedly blocked a car, abused and threatened the driver, made obscene gestures, and damaged the vehicle by breaking its side-view mirror. The biker was also seen kicking the car before fleeing the spot. The car driver, identified as Aditya, was travelling from Nelamangala to Manyata Tech Park when the incident took place. The entire episode was captured on camera and has since gone viral on social media, triggering public outrage. Madanayakanahalli police said a case has been registered and an investigation is underway. Police have also sought public assistance to identify the biker and urged witnesses to come forward with information. The incident has once again highlighted the rising instan...

  A shocking case of dowry harassment and marital fraud has surfaced in the Maholi police station area of Sitapur, where a man was caught while attempting his third marriage despite a dowry harassment case filed by his second wife being pending in court. The accused, Vipin, a resident of Maholi, was first married to Neetu of Hardoi. He later married Anupam from Hirapur Ganj in Sitapur’s Machrehta area. Anupam alleged that soon after the wedding, she was harassed for an additional dowry of ₹4 lakh and subjected to mental and physical abuse. She returned to her parental home within ten days. A case related to dowry harassment and molestation has been pending since 2021. On February 5, Anupam received information that Vipin was preparing for his third marriage at Sanskar Guest House in Maholi. Acting on her complaint, police conducted a raid and found the accused performing wedding rituals. He was detained on the spot and taken to Machrehta police station. The victim alleged that the ...

A violent clash broke out between two groups outside a pub at Garden Galleria Mall in Noida’s Sector 39 police station area on Friday night. The dispute reportedly began over dancing inside the pub and escalated after the groups stepped outside. According to police, a minor argument turned into a full-fledged fight, with both sides exchanging punches, kicks and slaps. Bystanders tried to intervene, but the scuffle continued for several minutes. A video of the incident, recorded on a mobile phone, has gone viral on social media. The footage shows young men pushing, punching and throwing each other to the ground. Taking cognisance of the viral video, Sector 39 police reached the spot and brought the situation under control. Seven people from both groups were detained and are being questioned. Police said action is being taken under relevant sections, including for disturbing public peace. Garden Galleria Mall has witnessed similar incidents in the past, despite repeated claims by police ...

  A major tragedy struck Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Friday when a nearly 200-year-old Gird Mata Temple was completely destroyed in a massive fire in the Bharmour area. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm at Gird village under Khundel Gram Panchayat. Flames reportedly erupted suddenly and quickly engulfed the cedar-wood temple. Despite efforts by locals, the intensity of the fire left no chance to save the structure, which was reduced to ashes within a short time. Marble, black stone and brass idols of deities housed inside the temple were also damaged. The loss is estimated to be worth several lakhs. Villagers said the temple, built by the local community around two centuries ago, had never suffered damage before and was an important centre of faith and tradition. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Locals have demanded an impartial investigation, stating that the incident has deeply hurt religious sentiments. Additional District Magistrate Chamba, Amit Mehra, said t...

Kamal Jain (25), an assistant manager with HDFC Bank in northwest Delhi, went missing late Thursday night after telling his twin brother he would reach home within 10 minutes. Hours later, his body was found in a pit in Janakpuri on Friday morning. According to family members, Kamal spoke to his brother Karan around 11:53 pm. When he failed to return and calls went unanswered, the family began searching and approached the police to file a missing complaint. They alleged the police declined to register the complaint, citing the 24-hour rule, and provided limited assistance during the night. Kamal’s body was later found lying beside his Apache RTR 200 motorcycle at the bottom of a pit dug for pipeline work by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). He was wearing a helmet, riding jacket and gloves at the time of the incident. The family claimed they visited multiple police stations overnight but received no concrete help. They returned home around 7 am, after which police informed them about the acci...

A controversy erupted at a government primary school in Sambhal district after allegations surfaced that images of national leaders and revered figures were removed and Quranic verses painted on school walls. The incident triggered protests by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists, leading to police intervention and suspension of school staff. The incident took place at a government school in Nagla Purva village of Fatehgarh, under Chandausi tehsil. According to reports, VHP and Bajrang Dal activists reached the school around noon on Friday after being informed that religious verses from the Quran had been written on the walls of the school premises. The activists alleged that portraits of the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Goddess Saraswati, Bharat Mata, Subhash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore and other national icons were found tied with ropes and kept inside a room. Terming the act a violation of norms governing government schools, they raised slogans and question...

  Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan): What initially appeared to be a hit-and-run accident in Sri Ganganagar district has been exposed as a premeditated murder, allegedly planned by a newlywed woman with her lover and executed with the help of two accomplices. The incident occurred on the night of January 30 in the Rawla police station area. Ashish, married just three months ago, was found dead on a deserted road, while his wife Anjali (also referred to as Anju) was discovered unconscious beside him. The case was initially registered as a road accident caused by an unknown vehicle. Suspicion Raised During Investigation: Police received information around 9 pm that a couple was lying injured on the road. Both were taken to the Community Health Centre, where doctors declared Ashish brought dead. Anjali claimed that an unknown vehicle had hit them while they were out for a walk and alleged that her jewellery and Ashish’s mobile phone had been stolen. However, inconsistencies in her statement,...