Ajit Kumar

Nayagarh district administration launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining, detaining 14 men and seizing 11 vehicles. This action follows a brutal murder linked to mining mafia violence. Raids targeted illegal mining and sand transportation, with officials vowing continued enforcement against the menace that has fueled local unrest.

A man, identified as Ajit Kumar Sahu, was brutally murdered in Odisha's Nayagarh district after his hands were chopped off. Police are investigating the incident, with a friend of the victim alleging a connection to the local stone mining mafia. Locals staged a road blockade demanding swift arrests.

Nayagarh district police faced embarrassment after releasing one of four men arrested for a brutal murder, admitting he was innocent. The man was paraded before the media as an accused, only for police to later clarify he was merely detained for questioning. The state police headquarters has taken serious note of the lapse.

A significant development emerged from a Ranchi court that has granted bail to 154 candidates caught up in allegations surrounding a fake question paper leak linked to the excise constable exam. The court stipulated that applicants must secure bail bonds and have relatives as surety. Defense arguments highlighted shortcomings in the FIR, indicating a lack of evidence for any malpractice.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Patna High Court has put a halt to the arrest of RJD MLA Osama Shahab, who stands accused in a theft and extortion scandal. This judicial relief came after the court reviewed his plea for anticipatory bail and called for the investigation diary from the Siwan police.

Puts ADM’s Rejection On Hold

In a tragic event, Kunal Kumar, a 22-year-old student studying Dietetics in Sheikhpura, Bihar, was found deceased in an apparent suicide at his home. His family discovered him hanging, and he was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

In a heart-wrenching scene for the residents of Dumraon town in Buxar, a colossal tree, standing for over a century, succumbed to a fierce storm. The fallout has been catastrophic, as fallen branches have obstructed vital roadways and downed power lines, leaving hundreds in darkness for more than a day.

The Jharkhand ATS has made a crucial breakthrough in Deoghar by apprehending two men linked to an alleged arms trafficking ring spanning multiple states. During the operation, officials seized a sophisticated US-pistol, a homemade weapon, and seven rounds of ammunition. The apprehended suspects admitted to procuring firearms from Bihar’s Munger and Jamui districts to support their criminal enterprises.