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NDTV
9 hours ago
- NDTV
1 Kanwar Pilgrim Dead, 3 Injured As Truck Runs Over Them In Madhya Pradesh
Ujjain: 25-year-old Kanwar pilgrim was killed and six others were injured when a speeding truck hit them in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Wednesday night, a police officer said. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Umakant Chaudhary said the incident occurred in Kati Ghati area, about 30 km from the Indore district headquarters. "The truck ploughed into Kanwar pilgrims who were going to Ujjain after the driver lost control of the wheel," he said. Adarsh Rathore died on the spot, while six other Kanwar pilgrims were admitted to the Government Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital in Indore. Mr Chaudhary said that the condition of one of the injured is critical, and he has been kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He said the driver fled after abandoning the truck, and a search is on to arrest him.
News18
15 hours ago
- News18
Truck runs over Kanwar pilgrims in MP: one dead, six injured
Agency: PTI Indore, Jul 30 (PTI) A 25-year-old Kanwar pilgrim was killed and six others were injured when a speeding truck hit them in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Wednesday night, a police officer said. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Umakant Chaudhary said the incident occurred in Kati Ghati area, about 30 km from the Indore district headquarters. 'The truck ploughed into Kanwar pilgrims who were going to Ujjain after the driver lost control of the wheel," he said. Adarsh Rathore died on the spot, while six other Kanwar pilgrims were admitted to the Government Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital in Indore. view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 00:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
20 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Kanwariyas assaulted in Kashi, FIR lodged against 12 accused, six arrested so far
LUCKNOW: A communal flare-up was witnessed in Varanasi on the third Monday of the holy month of Shravan when two Kanwariyas, carrying holy water on foot to offer to Lord Shiva, were allegedly attacked and pressured to convert to Islam by a group of men outside a mosque. As per the devotees, they were allegedly told by the attackers to 'Stop saying 'Bol Bam'... and say 'Allah Hu Akbar' instead.' The incident took place on July 28, around 5 pm on the Rajatalab-Jansa highway. A case was lodged against 12 accused, including charges of attempted religious conversion, assault, and robbery. So far, six people have been arrested, including the main accused, Munawwar. Police said raids were on to catch the remaining suspects. As per the local sources, Shubham Yadav and Paltu Yadav, the two devotees, were walking from Adalpura and were on their way to Jansa Shiva Temple. While walking with the Kanwar, they were chanting 'Bol Bam' and 'Har-Har Mahadev' when around 10–12 Muslim youths intercepted them near a mosque.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Widow of martyr seeks euthanasia over ongoing land dispute
1 2 Jhunjhunu: In a plea for justice, widow of an Army martyr reached Jhunjhunu collector's office Tuesday to return her honours and request permission for euthanasia. Om Kanwar, the 55-year-old widow of Naik Surendra Singh, hailing from Chinchdoli village in the district, expressed her despair over an unresolved land dispute that has persisted for eight months, leaving her feeling harassed and neglected by the local authorities. Naik Singh was a member of the Indian Peace Keeping Force, who lost his life in Sri Lanka on May 29, 1998. In her memorandum to the administration, Kanwar detailed a troubling incident that occurred on July 19, 2025, when neighbours allegedly invaded her agricultural field with the intent to seize it. Despite filing an FIR, she claimed that the police have taken her case lightly, demanding witnesses that she, living alone, cannot provide. Kanwar's situation deteriorated further when a false molestation charge was filed against her elder brother-in-law's son shortly after she protested the encroachment. In her emotional memorandum, she wrote, "I am completely broken, exhausted from running around police stations and offices in the hope of justice." She reported ongoing threats from the encroachers, who have allegedly begun constructing buildings on her land despite a stay order. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Making history: These 5 timepieces set world records at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 CNA Read More Undo The widow's anguish was palpable as she highlighted the struggles faced by a lone martyr's widow against powerful adversaries. "How can I, a lone martyr's widow, fight against these people?" she lamented. She requested that if justice is not served, the school named after her martyr husband in the village should be renamed, signifying her disillusionment with the system. Additionally, Kanwar requested permission for her son, Havildar Narpat Singh, currently stationed in Gulmarg, to visit her, as well as the right to have her last rites conducted on her land. "I have been wandering for justice for eight months. Now, I see no option other than euthanasia," she stated. Jhunjhunu Superintendent of Police, Brajesh Jyoti Upadhyay acknowledged the ongoing land dispute, confirming that cases had been registered from both sides and that the matter was currently under investigation. As the situation unfolds, the plight of Kanwar raises critical questions about the support and protection afforded to the families of martyrs in the state and the efficacy of the justice system in addressing their grievances.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
6 arrested on kanwariya's complaint of attack
Varanasi: Police arrested six persons accused of attacking a saffron-clad kanwariya after an FIR was lodged on his complaint on Monday night. The kanwariya was allegedly assaulted by a shoe trader and his companions while the pilgrim was chanting 'Bol Bam' slogans while passing through the area. This led to a violent clash between locals and kanwariyas in Rajatalab area on Varanasi-Prayagraj highway tense. DCP Gomati Zone Akash Patel said on Tuesday that FIR was lodged against six persons on complaint of the injured kanwariya. The alleged attackers, Noor Hasan, Sharafat Ali, Mohammad Latif, Munawwar and Alauddin from different localities under the Rajatalab police station area and Salamuddin of Mehandiganj, were arrested. He added that further investigation was in progress, while police and PAC were deployed to maintain law and order, especially on the kanwariya route. On the third Monday of Shrawan, villagers from Jansa, Rameshwar and Harsos areas were carrying out Kanwar processions. While returning from Adalpura Sheetla Dham towards their village, two kanwariyas, Paltu Yadav and Shubham Yadav of Jansa, were passing through Panchkroshi Road in Rajatalab area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo They alleged that at Rajatalab railway crossing, a group of masked persons stopped them and forbade them from chanting 'Bol Bam'. When they protested, they were abused and beaten with sticks and sharp weapons. Shubham's head was injured and Paltu sustained injuries too. The assailants allegedly dragged them into a house near the shoe shop and beat them up. Both Kanwariyas escaped and informed their companions about the incident. In the meantime, a video of the beating also went viral, sparking anger among kanwariyas and villagers. They blocked the Jansa-Rajatalab road in protest and also indulged in vandalism and brick-batting. Police used mild force to disperse the gathering. After pacifying the situation, police lodged FIR and started arresting the assailants.
