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The woman, a victim of job fraud, had reached out to him for help

Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh's 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road' teaser is out, hinting at a compelling narrative. Sethupathi portrays a visually impaired beggar with a mysterious past, delivering a powerful performance. The film also features Tabu as a police officer and Duniya Vijay as the antagonist, promising action and emotion.

A tragic road accident on Lucknow's Kisan Path claimed one life and injured seven others as an SUV carrying pilgrims from Mathura to Ayodhya collided with a tractor-trolley. The powerful impact mangled the SUV, trapping the driver who later succumbed to his injuries. Rescue efforts were extensive, and traffic was temporarily halted.

A heartbreaking incident occurred in West Singhbhum, where the dreams of two young lovers were tragically cut short. Arjun Mahato, 15, and his 17-year-old partner, Kushbu Mahato, were discovered dead after being struck by a train. The couple had reportedly eloped on May 21, with police later finding train tickets that hinted at a trip to Odisha.

Police encounters in Odisha have surged significantly over the past two years, with statistics showing a sharp rise from four in 2024 to 19 in 2025. This year has already seen 10 incidents, with seven occurring in May alone, often resulting in injured suspects.

In anticipation of the Puri Rath Yatra, a critical directive has been issued by Odisha's DGP to establish an effective crowd-control framework, putting the safety of devotees front and center, especially after last year’s unfortunate event. Senior law enforcement officers are fine-tuning strategies for emergency readiness, disaster management, and cross-departmental cooperation.