Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:29am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India
A blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district on Saturday left one person dead and six others injured. The explosion occurred at a unit near Pirda village, prompting a swift response from police, rescue teams, and fire brigade personnel. The injured were admitted to Dr. BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur, while the deceased was brought in dead. Eyewitnesses reported around 100 people were working at the factory when the blast occurred. The situation is now under control, with authorities investigating the cause of the explosion.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:40am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India
Surendra Agarwal, grandfather of the teen in the Pune Porsche crash, got arrested. He allegedly pressured their driver to confess to driving during the fatal accident. The incident claimed two lives on May 19. The police found the car registered under Agarwal's realty firm. Agarwal faces past charges related to a shootout with gangster Chhota Rajan. Also, two Yerawada police officials were suspended for neglecting their duties. The case underscores legal complexities and accountability in tragic events.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India
On Saturday, Google marked the sixth phase of India's Lok Sabha elections with a dedicated Doodle, featuring an inked index finger, a symbol of voting in India. This phase involves 58 constituencies across six states and two union territories. Google has been showcasing similar Doodles throughout the previous five election phases. Google Doodles are temporary logo changes celebrating various themes, such as holidays and influential figures, highlighting both local and global events.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:58pm on 24 May 2024,Friday India
Two officials from Yerawada police station, Inspector Rahul Jagdale and Assistant Police Inspector Vishwanath Todkari, suspended for alleged dereliction of duty in the Pune luxury car crash case. The 17-year-old juvenile's Porsche fatally struck two individuals in Kalyani Nagar. Additional Commissioner of Police, Manoj Patil, cited "late reporting" and "dereliction of duty" as reasons for the suspension. Pune Police Commissioner, Amitesh Kumar, acknowledged internal inquiry findings indicating lapses in registering the case. Delays in collecting the juvenile's blood samples and initially registering the offense under a lesser charge were noted concerns.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:39pm on 24 May 2024,Friday India
The murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar takes a sinister turn as West Bengal police delve deeper into the shocking details. Suspecting a honey trap, investigators reveal CCTV footage showing Anar entering a Kolkata flat with two individuals, never to be seen again. The body, gruesomely chopped and skinned, was found with turmeric, possibly to delay decomposition. A US-based associate allegedly paid ₹5 crore for the hit. Meanwhile, a Mumbai butcher's arrest sheds light on the grisly affair. As the investigation intensifies, authorities uncover the chilling reality behind Anar's tragic demise.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:11pm on 24 May 2024,Friday India
Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar was brutally murdered in Kolkata after being honey-trapped, according to police. Anar arrived in the city on May 12 for medical treatment and disappeared two days later. The West Bengal CID arrested Jihad Hawladar, a Bangladeshi butcher from Mumbai, who confessed to the murder and dismemberment of Anar's body. Hawladar revealed that the plot involved four other Bangladeshi nationals and was orchestrated by Akhtaruzzaman, a US-based Bangladeshi, who allegedly paid ₹5 crore for the killing. Dhaka police detained Shilasti Rahman, suspected of luring Anar into the trap. Investigations continue as Anar's body remains missing.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:05pm on 24 May 2024,Friday India
Police sources revealed that the parents of a 17-year-old boy, who crashed his Porsche into a bike killing two IT professionals in Pune, asked their driver to claim responsibility in exchange for a cash reward. The accident, which killed Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta on May 19, led to the arrest of the boy’s father, Vishal Agarwal. Despite attempts to shift blame, police confirmed the teen was driving. The boy, lacking a license and having spent Rs 69,000 at pubs prior to the incident, has been remanded to an observation home.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:57am on 24 May 2024,Friday India
The West Bengal CID arrested Jihad Hawladar, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi butcher from Mumbai, for the murder of Bangladesh MP Md Anwasrul Azim Anwar. The MP, last seen in Kolkata on May 13, was reportedly smothered and skinned by Hawladar to conceal his identity. Hawladar, brought to India by alleged mastermind Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, confessed to the crime. Anwar's body remains missing, and three other suspects are in Dhaka police custody. Anwar, a member of the Awami League, had traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:42am on 24 May 2024,Friday India
In Uttarakhand, a helicopter carrying seven people, including six pilgrims, had to make an emergency landing near Kedarnath due to a technical issue. Thankfully, all passengers, along with the pilot, are safe. CCTV footage reveals the helicopter attempting to land on the helipad but failing, ultimately touching down a few meters away in an open field. The incident occurred after takeoff from Sirsi helipad for Kedarnath when a technical glitch in the rear motor forced the pilot to take immediate action, ensuring the safety of all aboard. Rudraprayag district magistrate, Saurabh Gaharwar, confirmed the details.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:32am on 24 May 2024,Friday India
Amit Khanvilkar's search for his wife Riddhi ended in tragedy when he identified her charred body at Shastri Nagar hospital after a blast at Amudan Chemicals factory in Dombivli. Riddhi, a mother of a 12-year-old, worked in the accounts department and had joined just three months ago. Amit, who couldn't reach her after the blast, circulated her pictures on social media before receiving a call to visit the hospital. There, he identified her body from a gold ring on her finger. The blast killed nine and injured over 60, leaving families devastated.