A controversy has erupted over Durga Puja celebrations in South Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing Delhi Police of harassing organisers and disrupting festivities. AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that police personnel entered a pandal, disconnected electricity and damaged equipment. He also questioned restrictions on the timing of celebrations, warning of possible crowding. The Delhi Police rejected the allegations, saying its intervention was aimed at enforcing court-mandated noise pollution rules. Police claimed organisers continued playing loud music beyond the permitted time despite agreeing to follow the rules. (PC: India Today)

Three men accused of firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area have been arrested in Rajasthan’s Kota. The arrests were made on Monday by a joint team of the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force and Kota Police, acting on inputs from Mumbai Police. The suspects were travelling on a train from Mumbai towards Delhi when they were intercepted. Police suspect 2 of them opened fire, while the third helped with their escape. Shroff escaped serious injuries, but his driver and another person were injured. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the case. (PC: X)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das remained in judicial custody as their release hearing at Delhi’s Mandir Marg police station lasted barely 8–10 minutes after a nearly five-hour wait on Sunday. Detained on October 13 after allegedly scaling Jantar Mantar’s locked gates to unfurl the national flag, they were remanded to custody on October 14 for allegedly breaching a peace bond. Police cited concerns that CJP leaders might organise another protest, referring to Abhijeet Dipke’s reported remarks about planning the party’s next move. CJP representatives denied plans for another protest and alleged repeated objections to surety bonds had delayed the duo’s release proceedings.

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff suffered gunpowder burns on his right hand after unidentified men fired five rounds at his BMW in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening. The actor escaped direct bullet injuries, while his driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured in the incident. According to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shroff was leaving after playing a football match when the firing took place. Shinde visited the actor at his residence and assured his family of government support. Mumbai Police have launched an investigation and detained one person for questioning as efforts continue to identify the attackers. 

Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against the wife of a senior Indian Army officer for allegedly sharing sensitive information with suspected foreign intelligence operatives, including those linked to China. According to investigators, the operatives allegedly posed as academicians and initially asked her to write about environmental issues and geopolitics before shifting to defence-related subjects. Police suspect sensitive documents, photographs and electronic data may have been shared through encrypted communication channels. The case was registered at Gandhi Nagar police station under the Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigation is ongoing, and key details remain undisclosed. (PC: NDTV)

Seven people arrested over the deadly stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal have been sent to 10 days of police custody. The tragedy on Saturday evening left 19 people dead and 25 injured. Police are investigating possible lapses in crowd management and safety arrangements. Preliminary findings suggest an announcement warning that the pandal could collapse triggered panic among visitors amid heavy rain. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a special investigation led by a sitting Calcutta High Court judge, subject to approval. The incident has also sparked a political blame game. (PC: HT)

An eyewitness video has captured the moment shots were fired at actor Tiger Shroff’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Shroff escaped unharmed, but 2 people, including his driver Pardosh, were injured. The driver suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm, while the second injured person was identified as Umesh Chauhan. Mumbai Police have formed 15 teams to trace those responsible and detained 1 suspect for questioning. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to ensure a swift investigation and strict action against those responsible.

An audio message allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has surfaced after gunmen opened fire near actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday. The speaker, identifying himself as Anil Pandit, claimed responsibility for the attack and alleged that Shroff was targeted for continuing to work with Salman Khan. The message also threatened others in the film industry associated with Khan. Shroff escaped unhurt, while his driver and another person were injured. Mumbai Police are investigating the shooting and examining the message’s authenticity. The gang’s involvement and the alleged motive remain unconfirmed by police. (PC: NDTV)

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified men reportedly opened fire at him in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening. His driver was among 2 people injured in the incident, according to reports. The firing took place when Shroff was in the area to play football near Pushpa Park. Police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible and determine the motive behind the shooting. The actor did not suffer any bullet injuries. Senior police officials reached the scene as investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues. (PC: HT)

A warning that a Durga Puja pandal was about to collapse may have triggered the deadly stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Kolkata on Saturday evening, police suspect. At least 19 people died in the incident. A senior police officer told PTI that investigators found a video in which an announcer could be heard warning people to leave because the pandal might collapse. The announcement reportedly followed a sudden downpour. Police are examining whether panic and inadequate crowd management contributed to the tragedy. Investigators are also gathering eyewitness accounts and other evidence to establish the sequence of events. (PC: X)