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Nuh violence erupts in two villages, 14 people sustain injuries

Nuh violence erupts in two villages, 14 people sustain injuries

At least 14 people were injured in two separate incidents of violence in Nuh on Thursday, prompting police to deploy additional personnel in the affected villages to maintain law and order, officials said on Friday. Nuh violence erupts in two villages, 14 people sustain injuries The first incident occurred in Nizampur village, where at least six people were injured in a clash allegedly linked to a long-standing political rivalry stemming from past panchayat elections. A senior police official said two groups, led by a former sarpanch and his rival, were returning after offering Eid prayers when supporters allegedly exchanged provocative remarks. “Two groups were led by person who was earlier a sarpanch and another one led by his rival were returning after offering prayers when supporters made adverse comments on each other,” the official said. Police said the argument escalated into a violent clash in which people allegedly attacked each other with rods, sticks and sharp weapons. Investigators said around 10 people were injured in the violence. An FIR was registered against at least 45 …

Cops injured after stone pelting during bulldozer protest in Kolkata’s Park Street; several arrested

Cops injured after stone pelting during bulldozer protest in Kolkata’s Park Street; several arrested

Kolkata Police have arrested multiple people after an alleged stone pelting incident at Park Street, which occured during a protest against bulldozer action, officials have confirmed. Police officials lathi charge a protester after the clash erupts between locals and police at Kolkata’s Park Circus Seven-Point Crossing, in Kolkata on Sunday. (ANI) On Sunday, police conducted a flag march as demonstrators threw stones at police personnel in the Park Circus area, injuring at least three officials and damaging several vehicles, officials said. Kolkata Additional ACP Ashesh Biswas stated that an illegal gathering attempted to block the road, following which police personnel tried to disperse the crowd. During the incident, some people allegedly resorted to stone pelting, injuring three police personnel. The official said legal action would be taken against those involved and asserted that no one would be spared. ACP Biswas said, “Some people tried to block the road. It was an illegal gathering. The police were trying to disperse them, and there was some stone pelting at them. Three of our colleagues were injured. We …

Emotional tributes paid to cops killed in blast at gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Emotional tributes paid to cops killed in blast at gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Narayanpur , Emotional scenes were witnessed on Sunday as wreaths were laid on the mortal remains of three of the four police personnel killed in an explosion in a gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. Emotional tributes paid to cops killed in blast at gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh The grieving family members were inconsolable, while security personnel tried to comfort them. Amid chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram,” public representatives, along with senior police and administrative officials, paid tributes to the deceased personnel. The wreath-laying ceremony to pay homage to Inspector Sukhram Vatti , constables Krishna Komra and Sanjay Gadhpale , killed in the explosion on Saturday, was held at the Police Lines in Narayanpur district, neighbouring Kanker. The mortal remains of constable Parmanand Komra , who succumbed to injuries during treatment in Raipur, will be shifted to Kanker, where a separate wreath-laying ceremony will be held, police said. Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj Pattilingam, after paying homage, told reporters that the four police personnel made …

UP: Man dies after hanging himself at police outpost, family alleges ‘brutality’; three cops suspended

UP: Man dies after hanging himself at police outpost, family alleges ‘brutality’; three cops suspended

Baghpat , A 23-year-old man died after he allegedly hung himself at a police outpost here when he was brought in for questioning, officials said on Saturday. UP: Man dies after hanging himself at police outpost, family alleges ‘brutality’; three cops suspended Three police personnel including the outpost in-charge have been suspended over alleged negligence in this connection, and a magisterial inquiry is underway, they added. Family members of the deceased, however, alleged that he was brutally beaten by the police, leading to his death. They claimed the police were trying to cover up the incident by terming it suicide and demanded registration of a murder case against the accused personnel and a fair probe. Superintendent of Police Suraj Kumar Rai said Rohit, a resident of Nirpura village, was summoned to the Bhadal outpost under Doghat police station limits in connection with a recent theft. “After questioning, he was to be handed over to his family members, who had also called to the outpost,” he said. Rai said during this time, the man allegedly attempted …

Jr NTR’s Bengaluru visit creates chaos as fans breach security, damage escalator inside hospital premises

Jr NTR’s Bengaluru visit creates chaos as fans breach security, damage escalator inside hospital premises

Fans of Jr NTR created a massive frenzy in Bengaluru on Sunday as the actor arrived to attend the opening of KIMS Hospitals. The star’s presence drew huge crowds, with hundreds of fans gathering both inside and outside the hospital premises to catch a glimpse of him. Fans expressed frustration over safety concerns. Jr NTR remained calm and greeted supporters despite the chaos, which damaged hospital property and prompted a review of security measures. Escalator damaged amid fan frenzy According to reports, the excitement among fans quickly turned chaotic as the crowd surged toward the entrance soon after the actor arrived. Videos circulating on social media showed enthusiastic fans shouting slogans, waving at the actor, and attempting to move closer to him despite security arrangements at the venue. As the crowd swelled, the situation became increasingly difficult for security personnel and local police to manage. In the rush to enter the building and reach the area where the actor was expected to appear, several fans reportedly crowded onto an escalator inside the hospital complex. The …

5 police personnel killed, 3 critical as trailer rams patrol vehicle in Odisha| India News

5 police personnel killed, 3 critical as trailer rams patrol vehicle in Odisha| India News

Bhubaneswar: Five police personnel were killed and three others critically injured early on Sunday morning after a speeding trailer rammed into a police vehicle in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district, police said. Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police (SP) Gundala Raghavendra Reddy said the collision occurred at dawn in front of the Jharsuguda Sadar Police Station (Representative photo) Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police (SP) Gundala Raghavendra Reddy said the collision occurred at dawn in front of the Jharsuguda Sadar Police Station. The police vehicle was on patrol duty when the trailer, travelling at high speed from the opposite direction, collided head-on with it. “The exact sequence of events is yet to be established. We are interrogating the trailer driver,” said the SP. Police have identified the deceased as Armed Police Reserve personnel Kashiram Bhoi and Debadatta Sa, Drill Sub-Inspector Niranjan Kujur, Armed Police Reserve havildar Lingaraj Dhurua, and Home Guard Bhaktabandhu Mirdha. Three others — two APR personnel and a sergeant — who were injured were taken to the Jharsuguda District Headquarters Hospital. According to accident data for 2024 released …

Emotional tributes paid to cops killed in blast at gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Violence in Chhattisgarh village after accused out on bail assault residents; 6 cops injured| India News

Gariaband , Violence broke out between members of two communities at a village in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district after three accused in a case, released on bail, allegedly assaulted some locals, police said on Monday. Violence in Chhattisgarh village after accused out on bail assault residents; 6 cops injured As many as six police personnel were injured in stone pelting by villagers during the clashes which occurred on Sunday evening in Dudhkaiyya village under the Fingeshwar police station limits, they said. According to the police, three persons, one of them identified as Arif, were arrested about a year back in connection with the alleged vandalism of an idol at a temple in the village. After being released on bail, they were allegedly intimidating villagers and harassing witnesses linked to the temple case. On Sunday morning, Arif and two others allegedly attacked four to six youth with rods, accusing them of complaining against them to the police, triggering the subsequent violence between members of two communities, they said. Gariaband Superintendent of Police Vedvrat Sirmour said tension escalated …

Six injured as escort vehicles in Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy collide in Assam| India News

Six injured as escort vehicles in Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy collide in Assam| India News

Silchar: Six people, including four police personnel, were injured on Sunday after escort vehicles in Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy collided with a car on the Hatiali Bypass in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, police said. The accident took place on the Hatiali Bypass in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, police said. The accident took place in the afternoon when Sonowal, former Assam chief minister, and Rajya Sabha MP Rameswar Teli were travelling from Dibrugarh to Sonowal’s ancestral village, Bindhakata, in Chabua. According to police officers, three vehicles from the minister’s convoy were involved in the collision after one of the vehicles hit a Hyundai Creta. Police officers added that the vehicle carrying Sonowal was not one of them and that Teli escaped unhurt. “Today afternoon, one escort vehicle from the cavalcade of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hit one civilian vehicle near Hatiali under Chabua police station. As a result, six persons, including four policemen, were injured. They were taken to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in the same ambulance of the convoy,” Dibrugarh superintendent of police (SP) …

From additional deployment to traffic curbs: How cities are preparing for New Year 2026

From additional deployment to traffic curbs: How cities are preparing for New Year 2026

As people across the country gear up for midnight countdowns, parties and temple visits, cities have tightened security and traffic arrangements for New Year’s Eve. Shoppers walk along Commercial Street illuminated with decorative lights ahead of New Year celebrations in Bengaluru on December 30, 2025. (AFP) Police and civic authorities have deployed additional personnel, intensified surveillance and imposed restrictions to ensure safe celebrations as crowds spill into public spaces. Additional police deployment, checks in Mumbai In Mumbai, more than 17,000 police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order. Large crowds are expected at the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, and Juhu and Versova beaches from Wednesday evening, with celebrations at hotels, restaurants and malls continuing into the early hours of Thursday. Police have stepped up patrolling and set up nakabandi at key locations, warning of strict action against eve-teasing and the sale of illicit liquor and drugs. The deployment includes senior officers, State Reserve Police Force platoons, Quick Response Teams, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads, Home Guards and other …

20,000 cops, heat map system: How Bengaluru is gearing up to handle New Year’s Eve crowd

20,000 cops, heat map system: How Bengaluru is gearing up to handle New Year’s Eve crowd

With New Year celebrations expected to draw unprecedented crowds, the Karnataka government has rolled out an extensive security and crowd-management plan across Bengaluru, deploying close to 20,000 police personnel to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents. The Karnataka government deployed 20,000 police for New Year security in Bengaluru, anticipating over 10 lakh attendees. (PTI) Home Minister G Parameshwara announced the measures on Sunday after presiding over a high-level security review at the office of the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner. Addressing the media, Dr Parameshwara said the city is likely to witness a significant surge in celebratory gatherings this year, with officials estimating that over 10 lakh people may take part in New Year events, well above last year’s turnout of more than eight lakh, said a report by The Hindu. Based on previous trends, key areas such as MG Road, Brigade Road, Indiranagar, Koramangala and Neeladri Road in Electronics City have been identified as high-density zones requiring heightened vigilance. ALSO READ | Bengaluru delivery worker arrested for molesting woman at mall during …