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Police, forest department to intensify joint patrols to deter collection of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Nilgiris

Police, forest department to intensify joint patrols to deter collection of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Nilgiris

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Image used for representational purpose only. File Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Following the recent arrest of four youngsters for collecting hallucinogenic mushrooms from the reserve forests in The Nilgiris, the district police and the forest department are to conduct joint patrols in areas surrounding forest areas to prevent people from collecting the substances. According to police, Akash, a 20-year-old youth from Bombay Castle in The Nilgiris, as well as his friends from Coimbatore, Immanuel (19), Dhanush (21) and Harish (20), had trespassed into a reserve forest near Finger Post in Udhagamandalam and are said to have been collecting a species of mushroom known commonly as fly agaric, a known hallucinogenic mushroom that grows under particular species of trees following spells of heavy rain. Police said that in 2024, Akash and his girlfriend had consumed alcohol and the mushroom, leading to his girlfriend’s death. Police had arrested Akash and sent him to judicial custody. However, Akash is said to have come out on bail later and was studying in Coimbatore where he became friends with the …

Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

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2 min readPanchkulaUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 03:01 PM IST Panchkula police said the horse-mounted patrols will now be deployed to the unit in hilly terrain, villages and narrow lanes, with an aim to strengthen policing in difficult-to-access areas, ACP Vikram Nehra said on Friday. Police are launching horse-mounted patrols as a pilot project for areas where conventional vehicles often struggle to reach. The ACP also said the pilot project initiative was also to patrol remote and deserted stretches, crowded areas and rugged terrain within the district’s jurisdiction. This comes a day after police launched the horse patrols under the supervision of Sector 21 police post in-charge Didar Singh. During the patrol exercise, mounted personnel also interact with residents to gather feedback on security concerns. Nehra said Panchkula police currently has a dedicated horse-mounted unit stationed at the Sector 21 police post. The administration has also assigned trained riders for operating the patrols. “The initial response has been encouraging and we are also assessing the extent of fuel savings that such a model can generate,” he …

Strict vigil across U.P. on Bakrid, police conduct flag march, foot patrols in sensitive districts

Strict vigil across U.P. on Bakrid, police conduct flag march, foot patrols in sensitive districts

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Police personnel conduct a flag march for security arrangements on the eve of Bakrid (Id al-Adha) festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday (May 27, 2026). | Photo Credit: PTI Administration in several districts of Uttar Pradesh maintaining strict vigil on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) ahead of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha), conducting foot patrols and flag marches in sensitive areas across the State, including Sambhal district, while appealing to the public to maintain peace and communal harmony. Special security arrangements are likely to be put in place in districts such as Sambhal, Meerut, Saharanpur, Rampur, Moradabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bahraich, Varanasi and Ayodhya. These include deployment of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF), along with CCTV surveillance. Senior officials reviewed security arrangements and issued necessary directions to police personnel. “Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Range Moradabad held a review meeting with all the SSP/SP, Additional SP, Circle Officers and in-charge local intelligence unit of the region through video conferencing regarding the preparations for Eid-ul-Adha and gave necessary guidelines to the concerned,” read an official statement …

Successful Patrols Go Up In Depsang, Demchok After 2024 Breakthrough With China | Exclusive | India News

Successful Patrols Go Up In Depsang, Demchok After 2024 Breakthrough With China | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 15:24 IST ‘Patrolling is unhindered now,’ Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla told CNN-News18, outlining how ground dynamics have shifted since 2024. Representative image: Indian and Chinese soldiers. | PTI For the first time since the 2020 Galwan clash froze patrolling along some of the most sensitive stretches of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Indian and Chinese troops are now patrolling in Depsang and Demchok regularly. The successful patrols, which were not a regular affair earlier due to standoffs, have increased in the area following the 2024 breakthrough. Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, Corps Commander of the Indian Army’s 14 Corps, spoke for the first time on this in an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18. “Since it is unhindered, the number of successful patrols has increased annually,” Lt Gen Bhalla said, explaining how the new mechanism has removed the risk of face-offs that marked the pre-2020 period. After the Galwan clash, Depsang and Demchok had remained the last two unresolved friction points, with the Chinese side calling them “legacy areas”. According to Lt Gen …

Border patrols to evacuation plans: Frontier states step up preparation as India-Pakistan tension escalate | India News

Border patrols to evacuation plans: Frontier states step up preparation as India-Pakistan tension escalate | India News

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After Pakistan attempted to engage military targets in northern and western India, including sites in Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat, these border states Thursday took precautionary measures, including increasing patrolling at the borders, preparing evacuation plans, and cancelling leaves of police personnel. In Punjab, which shares a 553-km border with Pakistan, seven police districts have been asked to maintain strict vigil along the border. The state police and administration are maintaining close coordination with the Border Security Force and Army, a government official told The Indian Express. Border villages have been put on high alert, and evacuation plans have been put in place in case of an emergency. Mock drills have been conducted in several areas. Story continues below this ad The Punjab Police cancelled the leave of all its personnel until further notice and told those on leave to report back to work. The health department has also cancelled the leaves of all its officials and doctors. In the border district of Gurdaspur, the government has ordered blackouts to be effected from 10 pm to …

Indian troops begin patrols in Demchok, Depsang operations to start soon: Report – India TV

Indian troops begin patrols in Demchok, Depsang operations to start soon: Report – India TV

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Image Source : ANI Representational Image New Delhi: Days after a breakthrough in India-China relations, patrolling resumed in the Demchok sector in Eastern Ladakh on Friday, ANI reported citing its sources. According to the report, the patrolling in the Depsang sector will start soon. The process follows the agreement between the two countries on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, a major breakthrough to end the over four-year standoff, bringing a fresh thaw in their frosty ties. The move marks a significant development in the pursuit of reduced tension along the LAC in eastern Ladakh since the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on October 21 said in Delhi that the agreement was finalised following negotiations over the past several weeks and that it would lead to a resolution of the issues that arose in 2020. Subsequently, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed the agreement on October 22, …

Morning briefing: India mounts sea-air patrols in Arabian sea | Latest News India

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The situation off West Asia’s high seas is tense, with Israel’s conflict in Gaza ongoing and Iranian proxies targeting shipping. The Indian Navy deployed five guided missile destroyers, including Brahmos-equipped vessels, to monitor from the Red Sea to the Indian coast. Surveillance involves Boeing P8I aircraft and Predator drones to counter potential threats. The U.S. operates carriers in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Aden, deterring Houthi challenges. The Indian Navy actively patrols the Arabian Sea, targeting Iranian proxies, Somali pirates, and black shipping. The strategic Suez Canal handles nearly a trillion dollars in trade annually, affecting global transportation costs and insurance premiums. Dig deeper The Indian Navy is proactively committed to securing the sea lanes of communication in the Arabian Sea(ANI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that an ordinance will be passed, requiring commercial establishments to display signboards and nameplates with at least 60% Kannada signage. This decision follows recent violent protests by the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike fringe group, resulting in the vandalism of shops in Bengaluru. The ordinance is expected to be effective by …

Combat Air Patrols Flown By Air Force Over Arunachal Explained: 5 Facts

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Indian Air Force jets regularly flew CAPs near the Line of Control during the Kargil war in 1999 (File) Indian Air Force fighter jets are flying combat air patrols over Arunachal Pradesh. The air force is on high alert after the Indian Army stopped Chinese forces from trying to unilaterally change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Here’s your 5-point cheat sheet on combat air: CAPs, short for combat air patrols, refer to fighter jets flying on a predetermined flight path and checking for enemy air activity along the flight path. The fighter jets on CAPs may be allowed to shoot down aircraft identified as hostile if they think they are under threat inside their own airspace or if they are fired upon. Combat air patrols are flown in formation of two, four or more fighter jets. Fighter jets on CAPs may get guidance from ground controllers and airborne early warning and control aircraft (AEW&C) to intercept hostile aircraft in the best possible way. Indian Air Force (IAF) jets regularly flew …

India Starts Combat Air Patrols Over Arunachal Amid China Tension: Sources

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The Air Force has detected enhanced Chinese air activity across LAC in Arunachal (File) New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched active combat patrols over Arunachal Pradesh after detecting “enhanced Chinese air activity”, sources said today. Fighter jets had to be scrambled “two-three times” in recent weeks to thwart China, they said. Here are the top 10 points in this big story: Top sources said the Air Force had launched air patrols because of “enhanced Chinese air activity” across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh. Yesterday it was revealed that Indian and Chinese troops clashed at the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh last week before disengaging. Reports of fresh border clashes with China have triggered a political firestorm with the opposition aggressively taking on the government in parliament today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in parliament soon on the clashes. He had met with all three military chiefs this morning to discuss India’s response. The latest clashes took place on December 9 at the Tawang Sector of Arunachal …