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Figures shared by Centre put state at 3rd in ‘do-gooder’ rewards

A speeding car tragically killed eight people and injured several others on the Akbarpur–Jalalpur road. The car rammed into a group of rescuers who had gathered to help victims of an earlier motorcycle collision. Police are investigating the incident and attempting to identify the car's driver.

Two orchestra dancers narrowly escaped drowning in the Sone river after their motorcycle plunged from a bridge in Bhojpur. The bike rider reportedly dozed off, causing the accident. Alert policemen and locals swiftly intervened, rescuing the women. All three, including the injured rider, are receiving treatment. An inquiry is underway regarding the triple-ride.

At 87, veteran actor John Nolan has left us, remembered fondly as the uncle of influential directors Christopher and Jonathan Nolan. His performances in the iconic 'Batman' trilogy and the gripping war film 'Dunkirk,' as well as in 'Person of Interest,' showcased his remarkable talent.

Three individuals from Gaya and Aurangabad, Niraj Kumar, Balbir Chandrawanshi, and Navin Singh, united by their passion for saving lives, have formed a formidable blood donor group. Niraj, a recipient of the Good samaritan Award, has inspired his friends to join his mission. Together, these 'raktveers' regularly organize camps, contributing significantly to blood banks and dispelling myths surrounding blood donation.

Three engineering students, inspired by crime shows, confessed to a premeditated murder of an intoxicated man. They allegedly robbed and bludgeoned the victim, then meticulously disposed of evidence to create an unsolved mystery. Police discovered bloodstains on one accused's shoes, leading to their arrest and a disturbing insight into the influence of media.

Three engineering students, driven by greed for a red Alto car, murdered an intoxicated man they offered to help. After initially assisting Suchit Bhojapure, they decided to steal his vehicle and possessions, leading to his brutal killing and disposal of his body. The students were apprehended after blood stains on their shoes betrayed their lies.

Despite government provisions for road accident victims, awareness remains low, evidenced by minimal applications for hit-and-run compensation and the 'Rah-Veer' scheme. Lucknow district saw a significant rise in accidents and casualties, highlighting the urgent need for better implementation of road safety measures and timely medical assistance.

This week, in Andhra Pradesh, a bus hit a tipper truck, caught fire, and 13 passengers who were trapped inside died. Why do deaths like these quickly fade into numbers?

More than a quarter century after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his sons were burned alive, the prospect of Dara Singh’s release has stirred anxiety in Manoharpur, where memories of the killings remain raw

More than a quarter century after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his sons were burned alive, the prospect of Dara Singh’s release has stirred anxiety in Manoharpur, where memories of the killings remain raw

India grapples with a pervasive bystander effect, where fear of legal entanglements discourages helping those in distress. Despite a Good samaritan law and advanced emergency systems, indifference prevails, turning life-saving acts into perceived self-harm. This learned helplessness, amplified by institutional failures, leaves citizens behind screens during public emergencies.

With this, Karnataka has become the first state to give legal protection to good samaritans through a legislation amidst the rising incidents of accidental deaths in India, which saw 1,50,785 people getting killed in road accidents in 2016.

The government has notified a standard operating procedure (SOP) that outlines how police personnel should 'respectfully' deal with good samaritans and bystanders who rush road accident victims to hospitals or inform police.

One need not be rich or affluent to help others.Even amidst their daily work and worries, a few Good samaritans find some time to help people in whatever way they can.

A multi-city survey reveals that eight out of 10 people in India are unaware of the 2016 Good samaritan law, which aims to encourage citizens to offer first aid to victims without fear of harassment from police and other agencies. Indore (29%) had highest recall of the law, followed by Jaipur (28%), Mumbai (22%) and Delhi (21%).

Taking an accident victim to hospital will not only be a good deed but a rewarding one too. The state government is considering giving an incentive of Rs 2,000 to those who carry road accident victims to hospital.