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Kasaragod (Kerala): An 18-year-old girl, Jumaila, was hacked to death by her father during a violent dispute in Kunchathur, Manjeswaram, while a relative who was injured in the same attack has also died. Jumaila, a native of Thuminad, Kunchathur, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment. Her relative, Sheikh Abba of Manjeswaram, who was critically injured during the incident, died later at a private hospital in Mangaluru. The incident occurred around 6 pm on Monday. Police said the accused, Umar Farooq, attacked family members during an argument linked to a property dispute amid ongoing divorce negotiations. He had allegedly demanded that the property be registered in his name. According to relatives, Umar Farooq is a drug addict and had returned to the village about three months ago. Jumaila and her mother had reportedly been staying at a relative’s house due to repeated disputes over his substance abuse. During the altercation, Umar allegedly attacked Sheikh Abba. Jumaila...

Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh): Around 150 women from Khitwans village in Lalitpur district went on the rampage against a local desi and foreign liquor shop, smashing bottles worth lakhs of rupees and throwing them onto the road in protest. The incident took place on February 2–3, near the Mahrauni–Lalitpur road, where angry women, armed with sticks and spades, broke open the liquor shop, dragged out crates and destroyed them, leading to traffic disruption in the area. The women alleged that the liquor shop’s location within the village had led to rising alcoholism, domestic violence and crime, and said repeated complaints and memorandums submitted to the district administration had been ignored, forcing them to escalate their protest. Police reached the spot and managed to pacify the crowd. A case has been registered based on the shop owner’s complaint, though no immediate arrests were reported. Officials said the situation is under control. Similar anti-liquor protests have been reported e...

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh): A shocking case has emerged from Parna village under Itiyathok police station, where a 30-year-old married woman allegedly eloped with her 19-year-old nephew, triggering outrage and intense discussion in the area. According to locals, the woman, Manisha, was married to Dadan Tiwari, a labourer who had earlier worked in Chandigarh. The couple married in 2016 and have two sons aged nine and four. The family was living in Parna village. Police said Manisha had allegedly been in a secret relationship for nearly four years with her nephew Vineet Dixit, who is around 11 years younger. Two months ago, Vineet’s family reportedly objected strongly, leading to a village-level dispute. Manisha later attempted suicide but survived, after which the matter was temporarily hushed up. On Sunday night, Vineet allegedly stayed in Manisha’s room. He was discovered the next morning hiding in a cupboard, following which villagers intervened and informed the police. At the police stat...

Guwahati (Assam): A 13-year-old girl was rescued from horrific abuse after being found locked inside a storage box beneath a bed during a raid by the District Labour Task Force in Guwahati’s Panjabari area on Sunday. The raid was conducted in the presence of a magistrate at House No. 69, Juripar, owned by Amrin Akhtar Laskar, following complaints from local residents. Officials said the minor had been held as a domestic worker for nearly six years and was allegedly subjected to regular physical abuse. Sensing the raid, the accused allegedly hid the girl inside the bed’s storage compartment, placed a mattress over it and asked a family member to lie on top. After an intensive search lasting about 25 minutes, officials located and rescued the child. The girl was immediately provided assistance, and legal action has been initiated against the accused under relevant laws. Further investigation is underway.

Agra (UP): A young woman travelling on the Marudhar Express was allegedly molested by a group of men at Agra Fort railway station, triggering outrage after one of the accused reportedly escaped from GRP custody. According to the family, when the woman objected to the misbehaviour, her brother was brutally beaten by the accused. The brother managed to catch one of the suspects and handed him over to the Government Railway Police (GRP). However, the accused allegedly went missing from police custody shortly afterwards. The victim’s family has accused the GRP of serious negligence, alleging delays in registering the complaint and claiming that the accused escaped under the watch of a plainclothes sub-inspector. Following the incident, the brother has reportedly been facing threats and intimidation. The incident has raised fresh concerns over women’s safety on trains and accountability of railway police. No official statement has yet been issued on how the accused escaped from custody.

Panki (UP): A woman who entered a relationship through Facebook was allegedly murdered in Panki’s Ramganga Enclave, with police suspecting her husband in the case. The deceased, Deepika Saini, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her rented second-floor flat, with visible injury marks suggesting strangulation. Deep bruises were found on her neck and face, with clear thumb impressions indicating pressure on the throat. Her husband Shoaib, whom she married in October last year, is suspected to be involved and has been absconding since the incident. According to neighbours, an argument broke out between the couple on Monday afternoon. Shoaib reportedly left the flat after the fight and returned later, breaking open the door when there was no response. He allegedly tried to revive Deepika before informing her brother and fleeing the spot. Deepika lived with her two young sons, Rudra and Aniruddh, who were inconsolable after seeing their mother’s body. Her elderly grandmother wa...

Satna (MP): Chaos broke out outside the Adani Cement office in Bharhut Nagar, Satna, on Sunday as hundreds of unemployed youth gathered for a recruitment drive. Aspirants from Satna, Katni, Maihar and Panna districts arrived early morning with resumes and documents, hoping to secure jobs, but the absence of a clear entry or management system led to disorder. As the crowd swelled, there was barely space to stand inside or outside the office premises. After waiting for hours without access, frustration mounted among the youth. Some climbed the boundary wall, while others attempted to reach the roof using nearby buildings, risking their lives in desperation. Local residents alerted the police after the situation worsened. Police reached the spot and tried to control the crowd, but tensions had already peaked. The recruitment was reportedly for several posts, including electrical and mechanical engineers and machine operators. What began as a day of hope for many job seekers ultimately tur...

Muzaffarnagar (UP): A 30-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death by his former girlfriend with the help of her current partner and his body dumped in a drain in Muzaffarnagar’s New Mandi area, police said on Monday. The body, found in a drain on February 1, was identified as Sanjeev alias Jeevan. Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar said the investigation revealed that Sanjeev had been in a relationship with Sonia for nearly 12 years. However, tensions escalated after Sonia began a relationship with Sadik (also known as Saddam). Police said Sadik opposed Sonia’s continued contact with Sanjeev, leading to frequent disputes. The duo allegedly conspired to eliminate him. During interrogation, both accused confessed that Sanjeev was strangled to death and his body was later dumped in the drain. Sonia and Sadik have been arrested, and further investigation is underway. Legal proceedings have been initiated.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand): At least three people were killed and more than 15 others injured after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus plunged into a deep ditch in the Vikasnagar area of Dehradun on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred near Sudoi Khad in the Kwanu area when the bus, travelling from Chaupal-Nerwa to Paonta Sahib, reportedly lost control while giving way to a truck. Officials said the road embankment collapsed, causing the bus to overturn several times before falling into the ditch. Over 30 passengers were on board at the time. Local residents rushed to the spot and began rescue efforts. Police, district administration teams and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were later deployed to carry out relief operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the incident and said he was closely monitoring the situation. He directed officials to ensure immediate medical assistance and said critically injured passengers could be air...

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh): The identity of the young woman whose naked body was found in bushes under the Gobarhiya drain bridge in the PPganj police station area has been confirmed as Priya, a resident of Mumbai. Police investigations have revealed that she was allegedly murdered by her married lover Vijay and his wife Sandhya after she pressured him to marry her. According to police, Vijay, a resident of Marad Pali village under Sahajanwan police station, met Priya while working in a private job in Mumbai. The two developed a relationship and lived together. When Priya insisted that Vijay marry her and take her home, he allegedly fled Mumbai and returned to Gorakhpur. Priya later traced him to PPganj, where she discovered that he was already married and had two children. Police said Priya was willing to become Vijay’s second wife, but his wife Sandhya opposed it. As domestic tensions increased, Vijay and Sandhya allegedly conspired to kill her. Vijay reportedly took Priya to a rented...