The Times Patriot

Noida (Uttar Pradesh): An objectionable incident has come to light from Noida’s posh Sector 18, where a drunken youth allegedly arrived in a luxury Fortuner car every night and urinated outside a woman entrepreneur’s restaurant. According to the complaint, the man would reach the spot between 2 and 2:30 am, after the restaurant “Food for You” closed, and repeatedly urinate outside the premises. The woman alleged that when objections were raised, the accused hurled abuses and created a nuisance. The act was captured on CCTV cameras, following which the restaurant owner lodged a complaint at Sector 20 police station. Police have identified the vehicle through footage and said an investigation is underway.

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh): A 22-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death during a heated argument over being blocked on his mobile phone, police said on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Kamta Prasad Suryavanshi (25), who was living in a rented house and working at a local hotel. According to police, Kamta met Roshni Suryavanshi (22) on Instagram about six months ago, after which the two entered into a relationship. Investigators said tensions escalated over the past two to three days after Kamta allegedly stopped communicating with Roshni and blocked her number and messages. Suspecting that he was seeing another woman, Roshni reportedly went to his rented house carrying a knife. Police said that when Kamta opened the door, Roshni demanded his mobile phone. After he refused, a heated argument broke out, during which she allegedly stabbed him in the chest. Kamta’s roommate, alerted by the noise, rushed to the room and found him lying on the floo...

Siddapura (Uttara Kannada): A dispute allegedly triggered by a woman’s illicit relationship with a self-styled guru turned violent in Avarguppa village of Siddapura taluk, leaving one man dead and two others seriously injured, police said. According to the police, Suchitra was allegedly involved in an illicit relationship with Kamalakar Bhat, a native of Shivamogga, who is also referred to as a guruji and originally hails from Hemmanabail village in Siddapura. The matter came to light after Suchitra’s daughter informed her father, Mahesh Nayak, about the relationship. Mahesh Nayak reportedly went to the police station to lodge a complaint. Following this, a violent attack allegedly took place involving Suchitra’s father Loknath Chaudappa Naik and others. During the assault, Mahesh Nayak, Vasant Nayak and Kumar sustained serious injuries. Vasant Nayak died on the way to the hospital, while the other two injured are undergoing treatment at a local hospital. Police said seven people have ...

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...