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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Dreaded criminal linked to Khemka murder killed in gunfight with police
1 2 Patna: A notorious criminal, who was aware of the murder plot of businessman Gopal Khemka, was killed in a police encounter at Damaria Ghat in Patna City area early on Tuesday, police said. The accused, Vikas alias Raja (30), a native of Nalanda district, had several criminal cases registered against him. The encounter occurred around 3.30am when police, acting on intelligence inputs, attempted to arrest Raja for interrogation in connection with the Khemka murder investigation. On spotting the approaching officers, Raja, who had been evading arrest, allegedly opened fire. Police returned fire in self-defence, inflicting multiple gunshot wounds on him. He was initially taken to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and later referred to Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. His body was sent for post-mortem examination. Senior officials, including Patna senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kartikeya K Sharma, SP (central) Diksha and Patna City SDPO II Gaurav Kumar, reached the encounter site soon after the incident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Зачем на ночь сжигают лавровый лист? Undo A pistol, a spent cartridge and an unfired bullet were recovered from the site. Patna zonal inspector general (IG) Jitendra Rana said the breakthrough came during the interrogation of Umesh Yadav, the main shooter in the Khemka murder case. "Umesh confessed that he had initially contacted Raja for supplying the weapons needed to execute the crime," the IG said. "Raja, already known for his criminal background and arms supply, had demanded more money. Consequently, trader Ashok Sao provided the firearm used in the murder. " Following this lead, the Malsalami police conducted a raid near a brick kiln where Raja was believed to be hiding. "Acting on the tip-off, the police team reached Damaria Ghat around 2.25am in search of Raja," SSP Sharma said. "Upon seeing the police, he tried to flee and opened fire. The police responded, resulting in his death. None of our personnel were injured," he added. Raja, according to police records, was involved in at least four murder cases, along with six to seven incidents of loot, dacoity and multiple violations of the Arms Act. Police confirmed he sustained three bullet injuries during the encounter. IG Rana, while addressing mediapersons, said, "The shooter and the mastermind of the murder have both been arrested. Raja, who was approached first as an arms supplier, has now been neutralised. This should send a strong message. Those who engage in supplying weapons or similar criminal activities will face severe consequences. The police are fully committed to acting firmly and will not hesitate to respond when attacked. " Following the encounter, Raja's family members rushed to the spot. His father alleged that police in plainclothes came to their home on Monday night and took Raja away under the pretext of questioning. The family said Raja had been living in rented accommodation in Patna City and had two sons — the younger of whom was killed in 2015. Raja's mother also disputed the police's version of events. She claimed her son, despite facing "two to four cases," had been employed in Chennai and had only recently returned home. "He was sitting quietly near the brick kiln when the police shot him," she alleged.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Dope tests soar amid rising arrests, rehab escapes in Punjab
Bathinda: Punjab's 'Yudh Nashia Virudh' anti-drug campaign has increased the frequency of dope tests on suspected addicts and those seeking immunity from prosecution through treatment. As police intensify their crackdown on drug users and peddlers, a major rise in arrests and dope tests at civil hospitals across the state has been reported. The heightened enforcement has led many users to volunteer for de-addiction or rehabilitation, hoping to secure immunity from prosecution under Section 64A of NDPS Act. This provision offers a path to avoid legal action for those charged with consuming small quantities of drugs, provided they undergo complete treatment. Police crime data indicates a rise in cases involving the possession of small or micro quantities of drugs, often for self-consumption. Following the state govt's push for results, even individuals with minimal drug quantities are being targeted. Tips and complaints lead to suspected persons being taken for dope tests at govt facilities. A positive result often leads to custody under Section 27 (consumption) or Section 27A (financing illicit traffic, harbouring offenders) of NDPS Act. Under a special provision from the Union ministry of finance, addicts volunteering for treatment can receive immunity from prosecution. However, this immunity can be withdrawn if treatment is not completed. Sources suggest that many opting for immunity do not complete their full course of treatment, often obtaining alternative medications from rehab centres. Recent reports from Bathinda show three cases registered under Section 27, with four accused taken into custody after positive dope test results. Similar arrests are occurring daily across various districts. In the past two months, Bathinda police have registered 70 cases under Section 27 of NDPS Act, leading to 85 addicts being admitted to rehab centres under Section 64A. Despite these efforts, challenges persist. Instances of addicts attempting to flee rehabilitation centers have been observed. On June 21, 18 drug addicts escaped from the de-addiction centre at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot; seven were later apprehended. Eight of the escapees had existing NDPS Act cases. Similar incidents occurred in Phagwara on June 12, where four addicts fled the civil hospital's de-addiction center, though three initial escapees were caught. In Gurdaspur, five drug addicts absconded from a de-addiction center within nine days in June. BOX Fleeing de-addiction centres June | Five drug addicts absconded from a de-addiction centre within nine days June 12 | Four drug addicts fled the civil hospital's de-addiction center, though three initial escapees were caught June 21 | A total of 18 drug addicts escaped from a de-addiction centre at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot; seven were later apprehended. Eight of the escapees had existing NDPS Act cases. Bathinda police have registered 70 cases under Section 27 of NDPS Act, leading to 85 addicts being admitted to rehab centres under Section 64A. MSID:: 122182723 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Opposing ₹20-lakh bond, fee hike, doctors to boycott OPD services in Punjab on Monday
Accusing the Punjab government of making medical education unaffordable, resident doctors and MBBS interns of government medical colleges in Punjab have announced to shut down outpatient department (OPD) services across the state from Monday. Medical services in all three tertiary healthcare institutes in the state are likely to be hit, but emergency services would remain functional, they said. The state medical education department has increased the tuition fees by 5% for the upcoming academic session. The Punjab government claimed that the fee hike was a regular exercise as per the 2020 notification issued by the medical education department. It is the Punjab government's recent move to impose a ₹ 20 lakh bond on MBBS students and a significant hike in the tuition fees that has prompted the doctors to go on the strike. HT had on June 19 reported about the state government's bond policy for the students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government medical and dental colleges, aiming at addressing the acute shortage of doctors in the state. As per the new policy, the MBBS students admitted from the academic session 2025-26 onwards will have to either serve in government health institutions for two years after completing their course or pay a bond amount of ₹ 20 lakh. For the students taking admission under the all-India quota, the period is reduced to one year of government service. The state medical education department has increased the tuition fees by 5% for the upcoming academic session. The Punjab government claimed that the fee hike was a regular exercise as per the 2020 notification issued by the medical education department. In all, if hostel and mess fees are included, a student needs at least ₹ 13-14 lakh to don the white coat. Prior to the decision of holding of protest, a delegation of resident doctors representing the Government Medical Colleges in Patiala and Amritsar besides Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital in Faridkot, under the Forum of Resident Doctors, Punjab, on Sunday had held a meeting with principal secretary of medical education & research. In the meeting, the delegation conveyed the 'unjust' burden of the 'unconstitutional' bond policy and the 'exorbitant fee hike', demanding immediate rollback of these orders. The doctors also demanded hike in stipends for resident doctors and interns, linking stipend structure with the current dearness allowance (DA) index, reinstatement of the non-practicing allowance (NPA) for PCMS doctors and non-compliance of government hospitals' administration with National Medical Council's SOPs. The government has sought two-week time to address the issues, the Forum of Resident Doctors said. Dr Milanpreet, member, RDA Patiala, said, 'The fee hike and introduction of bond policy for MBBS interns should immediately be rolled back by the government. Instead of hiking stipend of MBBS interns and resident doctors, which is the lowest among the neighbouring states, the government is hiking fees, making it impossible for the students from humble backgrounds to fulfil their dreams to don the white coat.' He said the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government had announced in its first budget to open 16 government medical colleges in the five-year tenure. However, none has come up so far, he added.
