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New Indian Express
6 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Delhi man fires at e-rickshaw driver, held
NEW DELHI: A 46-year-old man has been arrested for alleged shooting at an e-rickshaw driver after he accidentally brushed his vehicle against a car in Nand Nagri area, police said on Friday. In the early hours of June 23, Vinay (30) was on going back to his home in Saboli from Amit Vihar in his e-rickshaw. As he took an about-turn near Gagan Cinema, his vehicle reportedly brushed against a black car, a senior police officer said. In a fit of rage, the SUV driver, identified as Sameer Sharma, allegedly pulled out a pistol and shot at Vinay before fleeing the spot, he added. A PCR call regarding the gunshot injury was received from GTB Hospital, where the victim was admitted for treatment, the police said. Based on Vinay's statement, a case was registered under relevant sections of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act at Nand Nagri Police Station, police said. Subsequently, Sameer, a resident of Nirman Vihar, was arrested and during interrogation, he told police about his female accomplice, who was also apprehended, they added. The pistol used in the crime and the black SUV have been seized, the police said. Further probe is underway to ascertain the motive, the officer said.
Cision Canada
14 hours ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
Health Canada launches public consultation on proposed changes to increase oversight of precursor chemicals and drug equipment
OTTAWA, ON, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to keep communities safe on both sides of the border. This includes detecting and disrupting the illegal fentanyl trade. Today, the Minister of Health, Marjorie Michel, launched a 45-day public consultation on proposed changes to how Canada regulates precursor chemicals and devices such as pill presses and encapsulators that could be used in the illegal production of drugs. The consultation is open until August 12, 2025. The public consultation will allow impacted stakeholders, such as regulated industries that use precursors for legitimate uses, pharmacies and individual pharmacists, to provide feedback on the proposed changes. These changes would strengthen controls around precursor chemicals and drug equipment to support law and border enforcement as they take action to stop their illegal importation and distribution. Quotes "Our government is acting to protect Canadians against illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl. By working with the industry and our partners, we are making our streets safer." The Honourable Marjorie Michel Minister of Health "Keeping communities safe from the harms of illegal drugs is a top priority. Together with our Strong Borders bill, these proposed changes will give law enforcement and border officers stronger tools to stop the illegal production and trafficking of dangerous substances like fentanyl. We are committed to working with our partners to disrupt organized crime, further secure our borders and protect Canadians." The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree Minister of Public Safety "Step by step we are increasing pressure on organized crime groups and sending a clear message: Canada will not tolerate illegal drugs in our communities and at our borders. We will use every tool at our disposal to support law and border enforcement as they tackle the production and distribution of illegal drugs." Kevin Brosseau Fentanyl Czar Quick Facts Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), the Precursor Control Regulations (PCR) sets rules for the use of precursor chemicals. While some precursors have legitimate uses, they can also be used in the illegal production of controlled substances, like fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. In Canada, precursors are controlled under Schedule VI of the CDSA and are regulated under the PCR. To ensure that law and border enforcement have the tools they need to detect and address fentanyl and its precursors, the federal government is investing $78.7 million to expand Health Canada's laboratory and regulatory capabilities. Health Canada's Precursor Chemical Risk Management Unit provides better oversight into precursor chemicals and their distribution channels, and enhance monitoring and surveillance of illegal drug trends to enable timely law enforcement action. Health Canada is establishing a new Canadian Drug Analysis Centre that will allow for more specialized analysis of synthetic drug samples. The analysis will help determine how and where these substances were manufactured to support law enforcement and public safety partners to strategically target organized crime. Notice of Intent on this regulatory proposal to enhance oversight of precursor chemicals and drug equipment was open for public consultation from January 31 to March 3, 2025. 1S7Oa6kfqPnSMg%3D&rese SOURCE Health Canada (HC)
Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Indian Express
Delhi-bound Air India flight gets bomb threat written on tissue paper, declared a hoax
A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Mumbai early Friday received a bomb threat written on a tissue paper, police said. While the threat was later declared to be a hoax, this is the second time in one week that an aircraft has received a bomb threat. According to Flightradar24, the Air India flight (AI2954) left Mumbai at 2.41 am and landed in Delhi at 5 am. Soon after, the police received a PCR call reporting the threat. 'A call was received at around 5 am from PCR Command Room stating that a caller, Prabhat Kumar Gupta, has telephonically informed that in flight 2954… a crew member has found a tissue paper in the cabin, on which it was written – 'Bomb in flight Air India 2948, Air India 171',' said an officer. However, checks conducted by the Delhi Fire Services and the Central Industrial Security Force revealed that the threat was a hoax. 'A non-specific security alert was detected on one of our aircraft. Standard security procedures were duly carried out, and the aircraft has been cleared for the next flight. Air India accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew,' said an Air India spokesperson. Last Saturday, an Air India flight from Birmingham to Delhi had to be diverted to Riyadh after it also received a hoax bomb threat. This is not the first time that airline crew members have found bomb threats scrawled on paper inside a flight. On October 9 last year, a note was found in the washroom of a Delhi-bound Vistara flight from London. The note claimed that there was a bomb on the flight. While the passengers were evacuated, checks revealed the threat to be a hoax. Last May, a crumpled piece of paper was found in an IndiGo flight heading towards Varanasi from Delhi, claiming there was a bomb on board. All 176 passengers had to be evacuated, and the flight was frisked for suspicious objects before it was also declared a hoax threat.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
29-yr-old shot dead after tiff in north Delhi
New Delhi: A 29-year-old driver was shot dead following an altercation in north Delhi's Burari on Wednesday night. The accused, identified as Arun Dedha (33), allegedly opened fire on Ajit Kumar Tripathi when a heated exchange of words escalated to violence. Police got a PCR call reporting gunfire around 9.19pm on June 25 from Hoovers Apartment in Sant Nagar, Burari. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "Police officers reached the spot and found Ajit Kumar, a resident of Kaushik Enclave and a driver by profession, lying injured with a gunshot wound," a senior officer said. "He was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead." According to police sources, the accused, Arun, resided on the first floor of the apartment. Ajit came to the apartment to hand over car keys to his employer, who lives in the same building, when Arun allegedly began hurling abuses at him. An altercation followed, after which he shot Ajit. The accused fled the scene. A case under Section 103 (murder) of BNS and provisions of the Arms Act has been filed at Burari police station.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
One dead, four injured after car rams auto at Britannia Chowk
A 55-year-old man died while four others were injured after a speeding car hit their auto-rickshaw in northwest Delhi's Britannia Chowk in the early hours of Monday. Police said the car was driven by a 21-year-old Delhi University student from west Delhi, who also sustained injuries and has been booked for rash driving and causing death by negligence. The car hit head-on into the side of the auto-rickshaw and dragged it toward the footpath where both vehicles crashed. (Getty Images) According to police, the car hit head-on into the side of the auto-rickshaw and dragged it toward the footpath where both vehicles crashed. A PCR call was made around 2.20am by locals who saw four or five men lying injured inside the damaged auto, while the car was also partially wrecked, they added. 'We rushed to the spot and found two damaged vehicles. The caller had said several individuals were injured and taken to Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital,' said Bhisham Singh, deputy commissioner of police (Northwest). The car involved was a Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Police staff who reached the hospital found four medico-legal cases registered, including that of the auto driver, Mohd Ahsan, who said he had been ferrying three men. The passengers were identified as Md Sufiullah, Mohd Abdul Raheem, and Md Kaon — all workers at Ghazipur Mandi shops. 'The auto was headed to Shakurpur from Ghazipur Mandi. At Britannia Chowk, a speeding car hit the side and crushed the auto. All passengers sustained injuries. Sufiullah later succumbed during treatment,' said a first investigating said the auto driver has been discharged from the hospital, while the other victims, who suffered multiple injuries, remain under treatment. Sufiullah, a resident of Shakurpur, is survived by his wife and three children. 'My father was on his way home from work. We were waiting for him when police called. At the hospital, they told me he had died… No one could recognise his face,' said his son, Akeef. The accused, Ankit Jindal, who owns a valid driving licence, was driving back from a restaurant in Punjabi Bagh. 'He was unfit to give a statement on Tuesday. We have arrested him and registered a case at Subash Place police station,' said the investigating officer. Police said the car is registered to his father. Jindal and his father are yet to be questioned, they added. According to police, Jindal was tested for intoxication following the incident, but results confirmed he was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
