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Gujarat Shock: Forest Officer Found Critically Injured in Car, Police Probe After Headshot
Gujarat

Gujarat Shock: Forest Officer Found Critically Injured in Car, Police Probe After Headshot

Surat, Gujarat: A senior female Range Forest Officer in Surat was found unconscious and severely injured inside her car, with a gunshot wound to the head. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where doctors performed surgery to remove the bullet. Her condition remains critical, and police have launched a full investigation. Incident Details The officer was discovered on a roadside in Vav Jokha village, Kamrej Taluka, by a passerby who noticed her car parked with the officer inside, unconscious and bleeding. Family members were alerted and rushed her to a local hospital for urgent treatment. Hospital sources confirmed that initial scans revealed a foreign object in her head, later identified as a bullet. Surgeons successfully removed it, but her recovery is ongoing, and...
Cyber Crime Thriller: Love, Revenge, and Fake Emails – 30-Year-Old Engineer Arrested for Bomb Threat Hoax Across India
Karnataka

Cyber Crime Thriller: Love, Revenge, and Fake Emails – 30-Year-Old Engineer Arrested for Bomb Threat Hoax Across India

Bengaluru / Ahmedabad: In a shocking case that has spanned multiple states, a 30-year-old cyber expert from Gujarat, Rene Joshelda, has been arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch for sending fake bomb threat emails to at least 21 schools across India, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, and Gujarat. The arrest comes after a body warrant was issued and Bengaluru police took her into custody before handing her over to Gujarat authorities. The Crime Rene Joshelda, an engineering graduate and senior advisor at a reputed firm, allegedly orchestrated the campaign of fear as an act of personal revenge against her former lover, Prabhakar. She reportedly created multiple fake email IDs and WhatsApp accounts using VPN services and...
Assault on Migrant Worker in Surat Sparks Outrage: Brutal Video Goes Viral
Gujarat

Assault on Migrant Worker in Surat Sparks Outrage: Brutal Video Goes Viral

Surat, Gujarat: A shocking incident of violence against a migrant worker has come to light in Surat’s Amroli area, raising serious concerns about the safety of workers in the city. The victim, Sudhir Pandey, originally from Madhya Pradesh, was reportedly attacked at a roadside eatery by a local thug, who also forced him to lick his feet in a display of intimidation. Incident Details According to police sources, Sudhir Pandey, employed at a small dhaba in Amroli, was confronted by a man who assaulted him with a knife and humiliated him in front of onlookers. The perpetrator recorded the assault on video and deliberately shared it on social media, showcasing the brutality. In the footage, Pandey can be heard pleading, "Bhola bhai! I will never return to Surat…" while enduring the attac...
India’s First Urban Mangrove Park Ready in Gorai, Mumbai: Opening Soon for Public
Maharashtra

India’s First Urban Mangrove Park Ready in Gorai, Mumbai: Opening Soon for Public

Mumbai: Northern Mumbai is set to welcome the country’s first urban mangrove park in Gorai, which will open to the public this December. Union Minister and MP Piyush Goyal confirmed that following Gorai, the Dahisar Mangrove Park will also be inaugurated, marking a significant step in enhancing Mumbai’s green identity. Both projects, built at a combined cost of ₹110 crore, are expected to boost eco-tourism, environmental awareness, and employment opportunities in the region. Gorai Mangrove Park – Features and Attractions Spread over 8 hectares, the Gorai Mangrove Park has been designed as a state-of-the-art eco-tourism destination. The park includes: Mangrove Trail: An 800-meter eco-friendly wooden walkway taking visitors deep into the mangroves. Bird Observatory: For birdwatc...
Tiger Memon Family Properties in Mumbai to Be Auctioned: Includes Flats Linked to 1993 Serial Bomb Blasts
Maharashtra

Tiger Memon Family Properties in Mumbai to Be Auctioned: Includes Flats Linked to 1993 Serial Bomb Blasts

Mumbai: The properties of Tiger Memon, the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, and his family are set to be auctioned soon, including the flat where a key conspiracy meeting took place. Authorities said the Special TADA Court has provided details of 17 properties belonging to Tiger Memon and his family to SAFEMA (Smuggling and Foreign Exchange Manipulation Act Authority) for further action. Properties Under SAFEMA Control Out of the 17 properties, SAFEMA has taken possession of eight properties, including three flats in the Al Husaini Building in Mahim, Mumbai, where Tiger Memon, his five brothers, and his mother resided. Tiger Memon has been absconding in Pakistan since the March 12, 1993 blasts that killed at least 257 people across 12 locations in Mumbai. His b...
Mumbai Woman Harassed Online After Cab Fare Dispute; Driver Creates Fake Instagram Account Labeling Her as Call Girl
Maharashtra

Mumbai Woman Harassed Online After Cab Fare Dispute; Driver Creates Fake Instagram Account Labeling Her as Call Girl

Mumbai: A shocking case of harassment has emerged in Mumbai, where a young government employee became the target of online abuse after a minor dispute with a cab driver. The woman, who had booked a cab from South Mumbai to Dadar, started receiving obscene calls and messages on her phone, leaving her life in turmoil. The Dadar Police have registered a case against the cab driver, Vinay Kumar Yadav, originally from Jharkhand. How the Harassment Began The incident traces back to a few months ago when the woman hired a cab driven by Vinay Kumar Yadav. During the ride, a dispute arose over paying a toll charge, which she refused to pay, insisting that the driver should have informed her in advance. After a heated argument, the driver paid the toll and dropped her off at Dadar. The woman a...
MMRDA Cancels Proposed Metro Car Shed in Uttan After Strong Local Opposition
Maharashtra

MMRDA Cancels Proposed Metro Car Shed in Uttan After Strong Local Opposition

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to cancel the proposed Metro car shed project in Uttan, which was part of the Mira-Bhayandar Metro corridor. The decision came after fierce opposition from local residents concerned about environmental damage, particularly the felling of thousands of trees in the hilly village area. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced in a press conference that the formal order regarding the cancellation will be issued soon. Project Details and Opposition The Metro car shed was initially planned to support the Mira-Bhayandar-Dahisar Metro 9 and CSIA-Andheri Metro 7A projects. The first plan had identified a site in Rai village, Bhayandar, but strong protests from local farmers forced MMRDA to shift attention to a...
Who Will Bring Back My Daughter?” Mother’s Grief After Mumbai Train Tragedy Sparks Anger Over Strike and Chaos
Maharashtra

Who Will Bring Back My Daughter?” Mother’s Grief After Mumbai Train Tragedy Sparks Anger Over Strike and Chaos

“ Mumbai: A mother’s anguished cry reverberates through Mumbai after a tragic train accident claimed the life of her daughter, 19-year-old Heli Mohmaya, at Sandhurst Road station on the Central Railway line. The incident also claimed the life of 45-year-old Suryakant Naik, while three others sustained injuries. Heli’s mother questioned, “Who is responsible for my daughter’s death — the police, the protesters, or the railway? How many more lives must be lost before accountability is ensured?” The Tragic Sequence The tragedy occurred around 7:15 PM when passengers waiting at Sandhurst Road station were caught in confusion after a sudden strike by Central Railway employees. Services to CSMT were halted, forcing passengers to disembark and attempt to reach their destinations on foot. ...
Attempted Kidnapping of Minor Sparks Tension in Sundernagar, Himachal; Accused Beaten by Locals, Minority Community Protests at Police Station
Himachal Pradesh

Attempted Kidnapping of Minor Sparks Tension in Sundernagar, Himachal; Accused Beaten by Locals, Minority Community Protests at Police Station

Sundernagar, Mandi: A disturbing incident in Himachal Pradesh’s Sundernagar town has sparked communal tension after a 38-year-old man allegedly tried to abduct a 13-year-old girl. Locals intervened, beating the accused and blackening his face before handing him over to the police. The incident escalated when members of the minority community allegedly staged a protest at the police station, leading to further chaos. The Incident According to police, the married accused had reportedly been following the minor girl for several days. On Wednesday, he arrived near the girl’s home in an SUV and attempted to abduct her. The family tried to intervene, but the accused allegedly assaulted them. The commotion attracted locals, who restrained the man, physically punished him, and handed him to ...
Major Breakthrough in Kharagpur: Hardcore Woman Naxal With ₹17 Lakh Bounty Surrenders, Reveals Critical Details
Chhattisgarh

Major Breakthrough in Kharagpur: Hardcore Woman Naxal With ₹17 Lakh Bounty Surrenders, Reveals Critical Details

Kharagpur, Chhattisgarh: Security forces in Chhattisgarh achieved a significant victory in the anti-Naxal operations with the surrender of Kamla Sodi, a hardcore female Naxal with a bounty of ₹17 lakh on her head. Kamla decided to abandon violence and return to the mainstream, trekking 12 hours on foot to surrender to the police. The Surrender Kamla Sodi, also known as Ungi or Taruna (30), surrendered before SP Lakshya Sharma in the Kharagpur-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (KCG) district. Police officials stated that her decision was influenced by the Chhattisgarh Government’s Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy 2025, which has been yielding positive results in encouraging Naxals to reintegrate into society. Kamla, a resident of Arlampalli village, Sukma district, had been associated with the...