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Over 700 internally displaced persons have died in Manipur since May 2023, according to state home department data revealed through an RTI request. The information also indicates that over 43,000 people remain in relief camps and pre-fabricated housing, with significant health challenges reported among the displaced population.

A 55-year-old homemaker in Chikkamagaluru died by suicide using her licensed revolver at home. Police are examining a suicide note, which reportedly does not blame anyone. Preliminary reports suggest the woman had been battling depression for five years. Her husband was out of town for work when the incident occurred. Investigations are ongoing.

A construction worker tragically died after an iron rod fell on his head at a Santacruz site. Vakola police have registered a case against the site supervisor for negligence. The incident occurred due to a lack of adequate safety measures. Authorities are now working to locate the deceased labourer's family.

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A suspected double murder of two sisters in Dhar district has been revealed as an accidental drowning. The children fell into a well while grazing goats with their mother. Some villagers allegedly manipulated the scene and spread false murder claims to settle an old rivalry during a community dispute meeting. Police are investigating the manipulation.

Probe On, Police Rule Out Foul Play

A local BJP leader, Sangeeta Rajak, died after being accidentally shot by her own licensed rifle during a late-night stone-pelting attack at her Jabalpur home. While attempting to hand the weapon to family members amid the assault, the rifle discharged, fatally wounding her. Police are investigating the incident and the attackers.