Main Accused in Ujjain Minor's Rape Case Arrested After Failed Escape Bid

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22pm on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

The prime accused in the rape of the 12-year-old girl in Ujjain has been arrested after he unsuccessfully tried to flee while police took him to the crime spot to gather evidence. The accused Bharat Soni, an autorickshaw driver, was chased and nabbed by cops when he attempted to escape, sustaining injuries. CCTV footage showed the traumatized victim seeking help after the assault. Police used technical surveillance and CCTV analysis to identify the main perpetrator. The girl is recovering in hospital but unable to provide a statement yet. The arrest follows outrage over the horrifying visuals of the begging, bleeding rape survivor being turned away by residents.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Slams Madhya Pradesh Government Over 12-year-old's Rape Case, Alleges BJP's Misrule

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:38pm on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh following a brutal rape case involving a 12-year-old victim in Ujjain. She expressed outrage, stating that girls, women, tribals, and Dalits are not safe under the BJP's "misrule." Priyanka Gandhi questioned the effectiveness of initiatives like 'Ladli Behna' if girls cannot receive protection and assistance. Meanwhile, the Congress accused the Madhya Pradesh BJP government of failing to safeguard the dignity of women and girls. Home Minister Narottam Mishra announced the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the case.

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Shocking Video: Mathura Train Mishap Reveals Staffer's Mobile Distraction and Intoxication as Contributing Factors

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:38pm on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

  A woman was injured after a train rolled back to the tracks and climbed onto the platform at Mathura Junction Railway Station late Tuesday night. Following the train incident, a video has surfaced depicting railway staffer Sachin entering the EMU train's cab, placing his bag on the throttle, and getting engrossed in his mobile phone. Shockingly, within a minute, the train moves, breaking through the platform's dead end. Subsequently, five railway employees, including a loco pilot and technical staff, were suspended for intoxication and phone usage during duty. Sachin's account in the investigation report claims the train moved unexpectedly, with the throttle and key oddly positioned. He blamed the loco pilot, who denied the accusation, stating he had handed over the key. Further investigation is ongoing.

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Ujjain Rape Survivor Left Home in Satna Seeking Better Life, Reveals Police

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:54am on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

  The minor girl raped in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, shared with the police that she had left her village in Satna, a day before the incident, in search of a better life. She revealed that an auto driver had raped her, and five individuals have been detained for questioning. Her family had reported her missing in Satna. The viral CCTV footage, showing her seeking help but being turned away, triggered outrage. Local priest Rahul Sharma eventually rescued her, and a medical examination confirmed the rape. The incident prompted the state home minister to announce the formation of a Special Investigation Team.

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72 Hours Past, No Arrests in Ujjain Minor's Rape Case; Conflicting Police Statement Creates Confusion

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:37am on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

72 hours since the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, no arrests have been made yet. Some reports claim that 5 people have been detained. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case where the bleeding victim was found semi-naked on a street. Police are examining CCTV footage showing the girl desperately seeking help. Medical reports confirmed rape but her identity is unclear. An auto driver was questioned after blood stains were spotted in his vehicle, but no solid evidence was found linking him to the crime. With the culprits still at large, police are analyzing circumstances and questioning locals for leads, as the victim remains under treatment in Indore.

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Priest Recalls Ujjain Minor's Horrific State After Rape; CCTV Shows Desperate Pleas Falling to Deaf Ears

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

Rahul Sharma, a priest in Ujjain, recalled finding the bleeding, semi-nude 12-year-old rape survivor near his ashram gates and aiding her before informing police. Viral CCTV footage showed the injured girl futilely pleading for help after the attack, sparking outrage as residents ignored her. She finally received assistance at the ashram but was too traumatized to share details. The 12-year-old walked 8 km seeking help after rape, only to be turned away until found unconscious. Her trauma not only underscores concerns over women's safety but also the need for society's empathy when victims seek assistance.

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Shocking Assault: Spa Owner Thrashes 24-year-old Woman from Northeast; Video from Ahmedabad Goes Viral

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:15am on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

A horrific incident in Ahmedabad, India, unfolded on September 25 when the owner of Galaxy Spa, identified as Mohsin, brutally assaulted his 24-year-old business partner, a woman from Northeast India. The shocking CCTV footage captured Mohsin repeatedly slapping, dragging, and tearing the victim's clothes while onlookers did not intervene effectively. The police initiated action following a viral video, registering a First Information Report (FIR) under IPC sections 354A, 294(b), and 323. The victim initially hesitated to file a complaint but did so after police counseling. Mohsin is currently on the run. Tripura politician Pradyot Debbarma condemned the assault in a social media post.

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Pro-Khalistan Graffiti Emerges at Kashmiri Gate Flyover; Delhi Police Registers Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30am on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

Delhi Police have filed a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code regarding pro-Khalistani graffiti found on the walls under the Kashmiri Gate flyover on September 27. The graffiti has since been removed. This incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between India and Canada following the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June. In a separate incident in August, Delhi Police detained two individuals for writing pro-Khalistan messages on Delhi Metro station walls ahead of the G20 Summit. The messages included slogans like "Delhi Banega Khalistan" and "Khalistan Zindabad."

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Violent Protests Erupt in Imphal, Manipur Over Youths' Deaths, DC Office Vandalized, Curfew Imposed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:35am on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday India

  Violent protests erupted in Imphal, Manipur, following the discovery of two missing youths' bodies in July, which circulated on social media. Student-led demonstrations escalated on Wednesday night, resulting in clashes with security forces in various areas. Teargas was deployed, roads were blocked with burning obstacles, and the deputy commissioner's office in Imphal West was vandalized, with two vehicles set ablaze. Curfew was reinstated in Imphal East and West. Incidents of violence extended to a BJP office in Thoubal district, where a police vehicle was burned, and an officer assaulted. Police vowed stern action against offenders, initiating a search operation.

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Trevor Noah Cancels Bengaluru Tour Dates Over Complaints of Poor Audio

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51pm on 27 Sep 2023,Wednesday India

Comedian Trevor Noah's shows in Bengaluru on September 27 and 28 have been cancelled due to poor acoustics at the venue. The September 27 show at Manpho Convention Centre started 30 minutes late amidst traffic jams, but had to be called off abruptly as attendees complained they couldn't hear the speakers clearly. Noah himself arrived 20 minutes late, and later announced the cancellation of both shows while apologizing on social media. He said they tried everything but it was impossible to do a show when the audience couldn't hear the comedians on stage. He promised full refunds to ticket holders for the inconvenience. The cancellations mark a disappointing turn for Noah's India tour, which covers Bengaluru along with other cities. This was the first time his shows had to be called off due to technical issues.

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