Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55am on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
In Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, a fifth man-eater wolf was captured by the forest department as part of 'Operation Bhediya.' The wolf was caught near the Ghaghara river, close to where another wolf was previously captured. Only one wolf remains on the loose. These wolves have terrorized the region, killing 10 people, including 9 children, and injuring 36 in the past month. The state government declared the situation a 'wildlife disaster,' and patrol teams are actively working to prevent further attacks. Experts suggest the wolves may be seeking revenge after their den was destroyed by flooding.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10am on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the public to focus on Durga Puja festivities while protests continued in Kolkata over the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Banerjee emphasized the need to resume normal life, while the victim's family criticized her remarks, calling them insensitive. "What about our festivities when we've lost our daughter?" the family asked. The BJP also slammed Banerjee, accusing her of being tone-deaf to the ongoing outcry. The case has shaken the state, with demands for justice intensifying.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
A major train tragedy was averted on Sunday when a goods train hit two cement blocks placed on the tracks in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The blocks, weighing 70 kg each, were discovered at 10:30 pm, and despite being hit, the train continued its journey without damage. Police have registered an FIR and launched a probe. In a separate incident, the Kalindi Express train hit an LPG cylinder on the tracks in Kanpur, but no damage was reported. Both incidents are being investigated, and authorities are working to prevent future attempts.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:54am on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
Junior doctors in West Bengal have vowed to continue their strike, demanding justice for the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor who was raped and murdered, despite the Supreme Court's directive to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, September 10. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bengal branch expressed disappointment with the court's decision. The doctors have been protesting to address safety concerns and ensure accountability in the case. As of Monday, their ‘cease work’ protest remains in place, with no indication of ending until their demands are met, highlighting tensions between the medical community and the judicial order.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:25am on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
Tarlochan Singh, a 60-year-old AAP leader, was found dead with bullet injuries at his village in Khanna, Ludhiana district, on Monday evening. He was on his two-wheeler when attacked. Singh, a former Shiromani Akali Dal member, had joined AAP before the 2022 Punjab assembly polls and was recently appointed Kisan Wing Coordinator for Khanna constituency. Police have initiated a probe into the incident. The motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained. This incident has sent shockwaves in the political circles of Punjab, sparking concerns about law and order in the state.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:12am on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
An Audi owned by Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son, Sanket Bawankule, was involved in a multiple-vehicle collision in Nagpur on Monday, officials said. The car, allegedly driven by intoxicated individuals, hit several vehicles in the Ramdaspeth area around 1 am, injuring two moped riders. Two occupants, Arjun Haware and Ronit Chintanwar, were arrested, while Sanket and two others fled the scene. The group was reportedly returning from a bar in Dharampeth when the incident occurred. Police have launched an investigation into the accident, with preliminary reports suggesting the involvement of alcohol.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:36pm on 09 Sep 2024,Monday India
The mother of the Kolkata trainee doctor, raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of lying and offering money for silence. Banerjee previously dismissed allegations of police bribery as slander. The victim's mother criticized Banerjee's call to halt protests for Durga Puja, calling it "inhuman." She vowed that protests would continue until justice is served. The doctor's semi-naked body was found on August 9, leading to widespread protests. Sanjay Roy, a civil volunteer, is in judicial custody, and the CBI now handles the case.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10pm on 09 Sep 2024,Monday India
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bengal State Branch expressed deep disappointment with the Supreme Court's directive ordering protesting doctors to resume work by 5 p.m. on Tuesday or face disciplinary action. The ongoing 28-day protest, sparked by the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, has led to severe disruptions in healthcare, with 23 patient deaths reported. The Supreme Court emphasized that protests must not compromise patient care and ordered state authorities to protect doctors returning to work. Additionally, the court mandated the removal of all images of the victim from social media.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:35pm on 09 Sep 2024,Monday India
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the Supreme Court to "give their judgement in this case as soon as possible." Ganguly praised the public's dedication to justice and stressed that the ruling should be an "example to the entire world" and a deterrent against future crimes. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case again on September 17, with the Central Bureau of Investigation required to submit a fresh status report. The case has also intensified calls for the dismissal of Kolkata’s police chief.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:38pm on 09 Sep 2024,Monday India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has delayed Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal's resignation, citing upcoming Durga Puja preparations. The BJP has demanded Goyal's dismissal following the Kolkata hospital rape-murder case that has raised concerns about the police's role. Banerjee revealed that Goyal had offered to resign, but stated, "Someone aware of law and order has to be there." The Supreme Court highlighted missing documents from the investigation, questioning the postmortem process. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to probe critical forensic sample collection in the case, heightening political tensions.