Anti-immigrant riots have erupted across Britain, prompted by false social media messages blaming a migrant for the murder of three girls. The violence has led to increased prison capacity, arrests, and warnings to citizens from several countries. The riots have exposed deep societal divisions and concerns about immigration, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and the need for social cohesion.
A woman was allegedly groped and assaulted while on a morning walk in Bengaluru. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows a man grabbing the woman from behind and fleeing after she screamed. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
A third-grade student in Karnataka was allegedly brutally beaten, tortured, and locked up at the Ramakrishna Ashram for three days by the in-charge and his aides for allegedly stealing a pen. The boy, identified as Tarun Kumar, suffered multiple injuries and is currently hospitalized. An FIR has been filed against the accused, and the incident has been brought to the attention of the government authorities.
A hotel in Tamworth, England, housing asylum seekers was attacked by far-right protesters who threw projectiles, smashed windows, started fires, and targeted police. The incident occurred amid a wave of anti-immigration demonstrations across Britain.
Two individuals have been arrested in Thane for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing a 19-year-old after demanding money related to cryptocurrency. The victim was forced to say on camera that he owed the accused money before being released. The police are searching for four other suspects.
A biker in Tambaram, Chennai, was fined ₹12,000 for a range of traffic violations, including speeding, riding without a helmet, and modifying his motorcycle’s silencer to create excessive noise. The police tracked the biker down using a video recorded by another motorist and issued him multiple challans. This incident highlights the Chennai police’s crackdown on traffic rule violators, particularly those who modify their vehicles to create noise pollution.
The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of nearly Rs 11.4 lakh to the family of a 57-year-old carpenter who died in a road accident in June 2019. The accident occurred when the carpenter was riding pillion on a motorcycle and was hit by a recklessly driven dumper on the Sion-Trombay road.
Cybercriminals are using a new tactic called ‘digital detention’ to defraud victims, where they impersonate law enforcement officers and conduct online interrogations to intimidate and extort money. Victims are isolated, subjected to threats, and coerced into sharing personal information and assets, resulting in significant financial losses.
England is experiencing its worst rioting in 13 years, fueled by misinformation about the stabbing deaths of three children. Far-right protesters, emboldened by recent political trends, are targeting asylum seekers and mosques, leading to clashes with police and counter-protesters. The violence has spread across multiple cities and towns, posing a significant challenge to the newly elected Labour leader Keir Starmer.
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been accused of offering financial compensation to the family of a 12-year-old girl who was gang-raped in Ayodhya. The allegations surfaced after an SP leader, Moid Khan, was arrested in connection with the attack. The victim’s family was allegedly approached by an SP chairman who offered money and asked them to settle the case. The SP has been criticized for not taking action against Moid Khan, who is a member of the Ayodhya MP’s team. The incident has sparked outrage and political debate, with the BJP demanding an increased compensation for the victim’s family.
