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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
Estranged husband held after 2-week chase for wife's abduction in Faridabad
Faridabad: Two weeks after a bank employee was abducted at gunpoint in the city, her estranged husband, who allegedly plotted the crime, has been arrested. Lakhan, who hails from Bhulwana in Palwal district's Hodalin, was arrested on Saturday. "Lakhan wanted to force Manisha to live with him again, but when she refused to return, he conspired with his associates to kidnap her," a police spokesperson said on Sunday. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Manisha and Lakhan were married two years ago but were living separately due to domestic disputes. A divorce case between the two is currently pending in court. On the evening of June 27 Manisha, who works at a private bank, was returning home on a scooter with a colleague. As they reached the Delhi-Mathura Road near Bata Chowk, a WagonR intercepted them. Four men stepped out, forced Manisha into the car at gunpoint after assaulting her colleague, and fled. Manisha's father Shailesh Kumar, a resident of Subhash Colony, later filed a complaint with Central police station. Based on his statement, police had registered an FIR under sections 140(3) (kidnapping or abduction with intent for wrongful confinement) and 3(5) (common intention) of BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act. Lakhan has confessed to orchestrating the abduction to force his wife into reconciliation. He was produced in court and sent to judicial custody. The car used in the crime and a country-made pistol have been recovered.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Son of daily wage labourers, he cracked Delhi IIT. Meet Lakhan Mahali who can barely write with pen
In a tiny 250 sq. ft home in Jharkhand's remote Rapcha village, with no indoor plumbing or steady electricity, a dream quietly took root. That dream now has a new address: IIT Delhi. Meet Lakhan Mahali , the son of unskilled labourers, who, despite a severe locomotor disability and unimaginable odds, has secured admission to one of India's most prestigious institutions to study Computer Science. Lakhan ranked second in the country among tribals with disabilities in the IIT entrance examination—a feat made even more remarkable by his condition. Due to a genetic bone disorder, he can barely write with a pen. Any attempt at handwriting causes unbearable pain that radiates from his fingers to his elbows, forcing him to stop and rest every few minutes. Yet, he never stopped dreaming. This was shared by a Harvard Business School graduate, Mohnish Pabrai , a renowned investor and founder of the Dakshana Foundation, on X. — MohnishPabrai (@MohnishPabrai) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo He shared that Lakhan's mother is not formally educated, and his father didn't finish 10th grade. Both parents work hard jobs, earning less than Rs 125 a day. Despite such poverty—and a younger brother who also suffers from a similar disability—Lakhan remained determined to break the cycle. While traditional writing is painful for him, Lakhan thrives when using a laptop or tablet, which became his bridge to education and possibility. With the help of Dakshana Foundation, which is dedicated to uplifting underprivileged students, he was able to prepare for and ace one of the toughest entrance exams in the country. In 2029, when he graduates from IIT Delhi, Lakhan won't just be earning a degree—he'll be rewriting the future for his entire family.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Time of India
Bank staffer kidnapped by estranged husband in Faridabad, rescued from Mathura
Gurgaon: A bank staffer was abducted at gunpoint by her estranged husband and his accomplices near Bata Chowk metro station in Faridabad on Friday evening. She was rescued on Sunday morning from Mathura. Manisha, who works with a private bank, was returning home to Subhash Colony on her scooter with a colleague when four men in a WagonR intercepted them on the Delhi-Mathura highway. The assailants allegedly assaulted her colleague before forcing her into their vehicle at gunpoint and speeding away. After the colleague informed Manisha's father Shailesh Kumar, he immediately approached cops, leading to the registration of an FIR under sections 140(3) (kidnapping or abduction with intent for wrongful confinement), 3(5) (common intention) of the BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Central police station. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Investigation revealed that it was Lakhan, Manisha's estranged husband from Palwal, who had plotted the abduction after the two started staying separately. "Manisha and Lakhan were married nearly two years ago but have since been living separately because of domestic disputes. A divorce case between them is currently pending in court," said police spokesperson Yashpal. Police commissioner Satendra Kumar Gupta asked the crime branch to join the investigation, given the urgency of the situation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 가상화폐 3개이상 가지고 있다면 '이렇게'해라 크립토시그널 더 알아보기 Undo In a coordinated effort, teams from the Central police station and the crime branch unit at Uncha Gaon traced the woman to Mathura. "The joint team not only rescued the woman unharmed but also apprehended Sumit, an accomplice of Lakhan who was involved in the abduction," Yashpal said. While Sumit, a resident of Hodal in Palwal, was arrested, Lakhan was yet to be traced till late on Sunday evening. "Police have launched an intensive search operation to apprehend him," Yashpal added.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Yudh Nashian Virudh: 563 held in Mohali in 4 months, 6 drug-linked properties demolished
In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Mohali police have registered 360 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act from March 1 to June 25, 2025, resulting in the arrest of 563 accused. The intensified crackdown marks the state's most impactful campaigns against narcotics, Yudh Nashian Virudh, in recent times. As much as ₹ 17.43 lakh in drug money was recovered during operations across the district. (iStock) As per police records, large quantities of narcotics were seized, including 4.338 kg of heroin, 83.235 kg of poppy husk, 58.949 kg of ganja, 51.776 kg of opium, 3.129 kg of charas, 1.830 kg of cocaine, and small amounts of narcotic powder and syrup. In addition, ₹ 17.43 lakh in drug money was recovered during operations across the district. The drive also extended to properties linked with drug peddlers. A total of six properties, including houses, tea vends, and residential rooms in areas like Jandpur, Lalru, Amlala, and Kharar, were demolished under NDPS Act provisions. These actions were taken against repeat offenders such as Lakhan, a resident of Lalru, and Dilpreet Singh alias Billa from Chatoli. The campaign, officials say, is not just about arrests but also about dismantling the infrastructure and financial channels aiding the drug network. Senior officials believe targeting illegal properties used in the drug trade sends a strong message. Speaking on the crackdown, superintendent of police (SP) Deepika Singh said, 'We are detecting, investigating, and acting against every part of the drug network. This is not a one-time drive, it will continue with full force. Future offenders will face strict action. At the same time, we are also working on rehabilitation efforts for addicts, because breaking the demand cycle is just as important as targeting the supply.' Officials said that the operations will intensify in the coming weeks.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Ashu alleges bid to detain Cong man, confronts cops
A high drama unfolded in Jawahar Nagar on Wednesday afternoon when Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu confronted police officials over their 'bid to detain' a party supporter, Lakhan. The incident, on the election eve, added to the political heat in the city. According to the police, Lakhan was accused of threatening and slapping a local resident while accusing him of taking home ration provided by a rival political party. The police stated they were acting on a complaint filed by the alleged victim. However, Congress leaders strongly contested this version. Ashu, who arrived at the scene during the incident, accused the police of acting on behalf of the ruling party and intimidating Congress workers. 'Lakhan was live on Facebook when the police arrived, broke open the glass door of his premises and dragged him out,' said Ashu. 'The video clearly shows a man calmly parking his scooter and seeking not to be filmed, saying meri video te na bana. He then walked away without any confrontation. There was no threat, no slap.' In a video, also shared by Ashu on social media, he was seen confronting cops and even pushing one of them while they were in Jawahar Nagar for Lakhan. Congress supporters claimed that Lakhan had initially called the police himself to report the alleged distribution of ration by the opposition. However, they said the police did not respond at that time. Hours later, a team led by inspector Bikramjit Singh Ghuman, station house officer (SHO) of the division number 5 police station, and Dharampal Chaudhary, in-charge of Kochar market police post, arrived at the location and allegedly tried to forcibly detain Lakhan. Ashu claimed that when Lakhan asked to see the complaint against him, police officers forcibly entered his premises and attempted to arrest him without showing any formal document. 'While I protested, cops were seen writing a complaint on the spot to justify their actions. This clearly shows they were trying to cover up a wrongful act. It's shameful how the police are being used as a tool by the ruling party to harass our workers,' he said. When asked about the incident, a senior police official confirmed that a complaint had been received from a scooter-borne individual who claimed that Lakhan had stopped and slapped him while accusing him of accepting political ration. The officer further said, 'A police team went there only to question Lakhan who has a criminal history with four FIRs registered against him between 2017 and 2019, including two cases of scuffles, one involving snatching and one of theft.' Commissioner of police Swapan Sharma said, 'The police are verifying all aspects of the incident and will take appropriate action as per the law.' The incident has sparked a new wave of political controversy with the Congress accusing the administration of suppressing its workers ahead of the crucial Ludhiana West bypoll. Later Bharat Bhushan Ashu filed a complaint against the Ludhiana police and AAP workers for distribution of cash, liquor and ration and harassment of party workers. Ashu also demanded for immediate transfer of officers and FIR against AAP candidate and associates.
