A post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in a Kolkata hospital seminar hall, with an autopsy revealing sexual assault. The police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the case, which has sparked outrage among medical professionals.
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Mihir Shah, the main accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has been found to have no traces of alcohol in his blood and urine samples, according to forensic reports. This development presents a significant challenge for the police, who must now rely on circumstantial evidence to prosecute Shah. The incident occurred on July 7, resulting in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa and injuries to her husband. While Shah was arrested 58 hours after the incident, the police are facing difficulty proving alcohol consumption due to the time lapse.
The UK is grappling with a surge in violent protests targeting migrant hotels, fueled by inflammatory online content. Authorities are facing scrutiny for the slow response of social media platforms to remove such material, despite convictions against individuals for inciting violence. The government is considering revisions to the Online Safety Act to address the growing issue.
Junior doctors in Kolkata protested on Saturday, demanding strict action against the perpetrators of the sexual assault and murder of a woman postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Congress and BJP also joined the protests, with the Leader of Opposition calling for a CBI investigation.
A four-year-old girl in Thane, India, tragically died after a pet Labrador fell from a fifth-floor terrace onto her. The dog’s owner, Zaher Sayed, has been arrested, and police are searching for three of his relatives who allegedly helped him illegally house multiple dogs on the terrace. The incident sparked outrage and concerns about animal safety and responsible pet ownership.
A 30-year-old man was killed in Chennai after his bike collided with a stray cow, highlighting the growing danger posed by roaming cattle. Authorities are taking action against cattle owners and are investigating the incident. This follows similar accidents involving stray cows in recent weeks, raising concerns about road safety and the need for stricter measures.
A suspect has been arrested in Santa Ana after video surfaced of them running over a 2-month-old Rottweiler. The puppy is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing emergency surgery.
Newly released body camera footage shows police officers attempting to locate and confront the gunman, Thomas Crooks, minutes before he fired at Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The footage contradicts previous reports that authorities ignored warnings about Crooks’ presence, highlighting potential lapses in security that allowed him to get within firing range.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Telangana conducted a raid on the residence of Dasari Narendar, the incharge revenue officer of Nizamabad Municipal Corporation, and seized assets worth over ₹6 crore. The agency has registered a case of disproportionate assets against Narendar, alleging he acquired the assets through corrupt practices. The raid yielded ₹2.93 crore in cash, ₹1.1 crore in bank balances, gold worth ₹6 lakh, and 17 immovable properties valued at ₹1.98 crore. Narendar was arrested and produced before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases Court in Hyderabad. The video of the raid has gone viral on social media, with netizens praising the ACB’s vigilance and calling for stricter action against corruption.
Dilip Khedka, father of former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, has been booked by Pune Police for allegedly threatening officials at the Pune Collector’s office in June. He demanded a separate cabin for his daughter while she was posted there.