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MP News: 2 Killed, 14 Hurt As SUV Rams Into Idol Immersion Procession In Panna District

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**Speeding SUV Rams Into Durga Idol Immersion Procession in Panna, Two Dead and Over a Dozen Injured**

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A tragic accident occurred on Thursday evening in the Pawai area of Panna district when a speeding SUV rammed into a Durga idol immersion procession. The incident resulted in the death of two men and left more than a dozen people injured.

According to Panna Superintendent of Police Nivedita Naidu, the accident took place at around 8:30 pm. Fourteen people sustained injuries in the crash, including several children. All the injured were immediately transported to a hospital in Katni district, which is located close to the accident site, for urgent medical treatment.

Unfortunately, two of the injured succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The deceased have been identified as Rakesh Patel (36) and Purushottam Patel (38).

The SUV driver involved in the incident was promptly arrested by the police. An investigation into the accident has been launched to determine the circumstances leading to this tragic event.

The authorities have appealed for calm and assured that all necessary measures are being taken to support the impacted families.

*— Story by Staff Reporter*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-news-2-killed-14-hurt-as-suv-rams-into-idol-immersion-procession-in-panna-district

Tirupati on high alert after bomb threats

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**Tirupati on High Alert After Bomb Threats**

*By Chanshimla Varah | Oct 03, 2025, 04:22 PM*

Tirupati city has been placed on high alert following bomb threats reportedly linked to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan and former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants based in Tamil Nadu. According to News18, the warning suggested that RDX explosives could be detonated at four locations across the city.

**Threat Assessment and Investigation**

In response to the threat, Tirupati police have launched an investigation into two suspicious emails that contained the bomb warnings. Bomb disposal squads were immediately called in to assess the situation and ensure public safety.

The emails hinted at a potential conspiracy involving explosive devices targeted at key public and religious sites within Tirupati.

**Enhanced Security Measures at Religious Sites**

As a precaution, security has been significantly tightened at major temples, including the Tiruchanur Padmavati Ammavari Temple, Tirumala Temple, and Srikalahasti Temple.

In addition, thorough security checks are being conducted at crucial locations such as the RTC Bus Stand, Srinivasam, Vishnu Niwasam, and Kapilatheertham.

Bomb disposal teams and police patrols continue to monitor the city closely to mitigate any possible threats.

So far, no explosives have been found in connection to the bomb threat.

Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/tirupati-receives-bomb-threat/story

Two murdered, more wounded in Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur

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Two Murdered, More Wounded in Manchester Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his horror following the attack on Jewish worshippers during Yom Kippur. He stated that he was “appalled” by the incident, which UK security forces are currently investigating as a terror attack.

The attack occurred near a synagogue in north Manchester, where a car was driven at pedestrians, and stabbings were reported. Authorities have confirmed multiple casualties, including two fatalities and several wounded individuals.

People gathered near the scene in response to the tragic event, seeking information and offering support to victims.

(Photo credit: REUTERS/PHIL NOBLE)

By MATHILDA HELLER
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-869251

Caught On Camera: Two Armed Robbers Enter Residential Society In Pune’s Kothrud

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A CCTV footage capturing two armed robbers entering a residential society in Pune’s Kothrud has recently gone viral on social media. According to the footage, the incident took place at 5 am on Tuesday, September 29. This alarming event has raised concerns among local residents about the rising crime rate in the area.

In response, the police have begun analyzing CCTV footage from surrounding locations to help trace and apprehend the accused individuals.

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**New Trick in Pune: Burglars Spray CCTV Cameras, Target Homes in Pimple Nilakh & Vishal Nagar**

Residents of Pimple Nilakh and Vishal Nagar in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area have expressed growing worries over the increasing number of criminal activities in their neighborhoods. Over the past few days, there have been multiple reports of burglaries, chain snatching incidents, and other theft-related crimes.

According to residents, unidentified groups have been seen roaming the streets of Pimple Nilakh and Vishal Nagar during daytime hours. These individuals appear to be conducting reconnaissance to identify potential properties to target at night.

One disturbing method being employed by these burglars is the use of a special spray that temporarily disables CCTV cameras. This spray damages the cameras’ vision capture, rendering them ineffective for approximately half an hour — ample time for the criminals to carry out their activities and flee the scene undetected.

Additionally, the burglars are reportedly using innovative, noise-free techniques to forcibly open doors, minimizing the chance of drawing unwanted attention.

Residents have noted that attempted robberies are occurring almost daily in the area over the past few months, intensifying their concerns and calling for increased police vigilance.

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Authorities urge residents to remain cautious and report any suspicious activity immediately. Strengthening community awareness and cooperation with law enforcement is essential to combating this recent surge in crime.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/caught-on-camera-two-armed-robbers-enter-residential-society-in-punes-kothrud

Mexican authorities investigate vigilante killings of 5 in remote community

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Authorities believe residents of a remote community in the mountains of southern Mexico’s Oaxaca state beat five people to death and burned their bodies, the state prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday.

Oaxaca state authorities and the National Guard arrived in the community of Llano Amarillo in Santa Maria Texcatitlan on Tuesday, searching for five missing individuals. They discovered a burned-out vehicle containing the remains of five people, according to a statement from the Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office.

Officials believe the killings occurred on Monday, but forensic investigators were still working to identify the remains.

Preliminary information suggests that the five victims had arrived in the mountain community—located about 125 miles (200 km) from the state capital—on Monday to collect on a high-interest loan from a woman, the prosecutor’s office reported.

Such vigilante killings occasionally occur in Mexico, particularly in remote areas with limited government presence. In March, a mob killed and burned a man who worked as a clown after accusing him of child abuse in another Oaxacan town. Last year, a mob killed a woman accused of being involved in the kidnapping and killing of a girl in Taxco, Guerrero.

A 2019 report from the governmental National Human Rights Commission—the most recent available—described these killings as the most serious expression of public distrust toward authorities and the widespread impunity in the country. The report recorded 271 vigilante killings in 2018 alone.

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https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/mexican-authorities-investigate-vigilante-killings-of-5-in-remote-community-23596821

Goldy Brar gangsters, hired to kill comedian Munawar Faruqui, arrested

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**Goldy Brar Gangsters Hired to Kill Comedian Munawar Faruqui Arrested**

*By Chanshimla Varah | October 2, 2025, 11:19 AM*

Two alleged members of the notorious Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang were arrested in Delhi on Thursday for allegedly planning to murder stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui.

The suspects, identified as Rahul and Sahil, hail from Panipat and Bhiwani in Haryana. According to police investigations, they were acting under the orders of foreign-based gangster Rohit Godara, who is known to collaborate with Goldy Brar and Virender Charan.

### Investigation Details: Suspects Conducted Recce in Mumbai and Bengaluru

Authorities revealed that the suspects had conducted reconnaissance operations in Mumbai and Bengaluru to track Munawar Faruqui’s movements. Faruqui is not only a prominent comedian but also a popular reality TV star, having won *Bigg Boss* in 2024 and boasting 14.2 million Instagram followers.

Of note, Rahul was already wanted in connection with a triple murder case that occurred in Yamunanagar, Haryana, in December 2024.

### Arrest Operation: How Police Nabbed the Suspects

The police acted swiftly after receiving a tip-off about the presence of the suspected shooters near New Friends Colony. A trap was set up on Kalindi Kunj-Pushta Road, where a suspicious motorcycle was observed around 3:00 AM.

When officers signaled the suspects to stop, they opened fire, triggering an exchange of gunfire. Both Rahul and Sahil sustained gunshot injuries to their legs before being apprehended.

### Evidence and Aftermath

Both injured suspects were immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. During the operation, the police seized the firearms used in the encounter along with the motorcycle.

This incident comes against a backdrop of increased attacks on celebrities in the region. Just weeks earlier, on September 12, two gunmen on a motorcycle fired shots outside actress Disha Patani’s residence in Bareilly. The Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang claimed responsibility for that attack as well.

Authorities continue to investigate the gang’s activities as security measures around public figures are heightened.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/goldy-brar-gang-shooters-hired-to-kill-munawar-faruqui-arrested/story

Zubeen Garg death case: Manager and organiser held in Delhi

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Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma and festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta were arrested from Delhi on Wednesday morning in connection with the singer’s death in Singapore last month, Assam Police confirmed.

The duo has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, criminal conspiracy, and causing death by negligence. Following their arrest, they were brought to Guwahati and produced before the Kamrup Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court, which sent them to 14 days of police custody.

Since the courts were closed for Durga Puja, the hearing took place at the residence of the judge.

Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta stated that investigations into the singer’s death will be conducted in accordance with the law. A lookout notice through Interpol had already been issued against both individuals. Based on this notice, immigration authorities detained Mahanta when he arrived at Delhi airport from Singapore and handed him over to Assam Police.

Regarding Sharma, Gupta said, “We tracked his location to Delhi and Rajasthan. Last night, we located him near the Delhi-Haryana border and arrested him.”

The state government recently banned Mahanta, the chief organiser of the North East Festival — which Garg had attended in Singapore before his death — from holding any function or event in Assam.

Zubeen Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, expressed her full faith in the investigating team and hoped that they would soon uncover what exactly happened.

The Assam government had earlier constituted a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the singer’s death in Singapore, which allegedly occurred due to drowning on September 19.

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https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/zubeen-garg-death-case-manager-and-organiser-held-in-delhi-23596808

City of Kelowna pushes for action on crime, public safety, seeks more Crown prosecutors

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Mosaic Books in downtown Kelowna, B.C., has experienced its fair share of disruptions over the years, many caused by repeat offenders.

“Our business downtown has been plagued with this for so long, we’ve just kind of given up,” said Mosaic Books owner Michael Neill.

Neill explained that shoplifting, loitering, and property damage are among the regular issues impacting his business and many others across the city.

“It’s been very frustrating,” Neill told Global News. “So much so, staff have a binder with photos of the repeat offenders and a description of the offence. This has been our book of shame, I guess. An incident book,” he added. “So that we can at least let the staff know who they’re looking for.”

Despite these challenges, Neill has newfound hope that better days may be ahead as the City of Kelowna pushes for meaningful judicial changes at the provincial and federal levels.

The city recently sent a 14-page letter to both levels of government titled *Chronic Offenders – Closing the Revolving Door*.

“Municipalities cannot deal with this on their own,” said Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas.

The document is very Kelowna-specific. It states that in 2024, 15 offenders accounted for 1,335 police files generated at the Kelowna RCMP detachment. The letter also highlights a fourfold increase in non-compliance with bail conditions in the past five years.

The report reveals significant gaps regarding British Columbia’s charge rate, including in Kelowna. While the national charge rate has declined by 11 percent over the past decade, B.C.’s rate has plummeted by 43 percent. In Kelowna, charges are down by 48.5 percent, while incidents of crime have risen by 5.5 percent during the same period.

“What’s happening is we’re not holding those individuals accountable,” Dyas said.

One of the key calls for action in the letter involves increasing the number of Crown prosecutors. The city is asking the province to assign at least five more prosecutors in Kelowna to keep up with growing demand.

The city is also amplifying its calls for bail reform and wants the province to introduce mandatory compassionate care.

“As a community, we have worked towards creating an avenue forward for those individuals who want to find a better way,” Dyas said. “Examples would be tiny homes, our supportive housing, also our social network. But there’s a group of individuals who need more care, and it is not compassionate to leave them on our streets.”

Neill is hopeful that the badly-needed changes can be implemented to help turn the page for everyone who works and lives in the city.

“I’m just so happy to hear about this and read about this,” Neill said. “It’s long overdue.”
https://globalnews.ca/news/11460407/city-of-kelowna-action-crime-public-safety/

Couple ‘deliberately starved’ three-year-old daughter to death, London court told

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A couple deliberately starved their three-year-old daughter to death over many months, a UK court has heard.

Jaskiret Singh Uppal, 36, and Manpreet Jatana, 34, appeared at the Old Bailey in London on Tuesday charged with the murder of Penelope Chandrie.

Prosecutor Philip McGhee said the prosecution’s case was that the defendants mistreated their daughter over an extended period and deliberately starved her, leading to her death. The London court heard that the couple failed to register Penelope’s birth, provide her with GP care or education, as they isolated themselves from the wider world.

When the child died, it is alleged that they initially considered cremating the body in the back garden of their home in Hayes, west London, before contacting a funeral director.

On December 17, 2023, police found Penelope’s very emaciated body wrapped in a sheet with bruising to her neck, the court was told. An examination of her body found the cause of death was malnutrition. Pathological findings indicated starvation over a prolonged period of many months, culminating in fatal ketoacidosis, Mr McGhee said.

There were also marks on the neck consistent with the use of bindings, and injuries to the hands consistent with a sharp object such as a knife, the court heard.

At the time Penelope died, officers found the defendants’ home to be in poor condition, with the family’s vegetarian diet mainly consisting of yoghurt, lentils, and butter, Mr McGhee added. What appeared to be a ligature was found attached to the bannisters on the stairs.

The defendants, who met at university, had not worked for some time and lived in the house belonging to Uppal’s father.

On Tuesday, Uppal appeared in the dock of the Old Bailey, and Jatana was on a videolink from Bronzefield prison. Both spoke only to confirm their identities.

In addition to the murder charge, the defendants are accused of manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of a child, and abandoning a child or causing them unnecessary suffering or injury.

Judge Lynn Tayton KC set a timetable for the case, with a plea hearing scheduled for December 16. A provisional trial date will be confirmed later. She remanded the defendants into custody.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/couple-deliberately-starved-three-year-old-daughter-to-death-court-told-1813133.html

San Diego Sheriff’s Office warns of scams impersonating deputies

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities are warning residents to be vigilant against phone scams involving callers falsely claiming to be with the San Diego Sheriff’s Office.

The San Diego Sheriff’s Office (SDSO) recently posted a reminder on social media cautioning the public about these fraudulent calls. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s deputy demanding money or threatening you, it is advised that you hang up immediately.

According to SDSO, scammers often use the names of real employees or the actual phone number of the sheriff’s department, which can be easily found online. They may also employ Caller ID “spoofing” techniques to make it appear as if the call is coming from a sheriff’s station, substation, jail, or court office.

Victims may be targeted by threats of lawsuits, jail time, or arrest, and could potentially fall prey by providing personal information or money. However, authorities emphasize that these intimidation tactics are common among scammers.

The SDSO website highlights several “Red Flags” to help identify scam calls:

– No SDSO employee will ever contact you by phone to demand money, gift cards, or any other form of payment.

– Calls threatening you with an outstanding warrant are deceptive; outstanding warrants cannot be resolved over the phone and must be cleared through the court.

– To confirm jury service obligations, please visit the San Diego Superior Court’s online juror portal, or call (619) 844-2800.

For more information and additional tips on how to protect yourself from scams, please visit the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office website.
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-sheriffs-office-warns-of-scams-impersonating-deputies/