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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
56 women rescued from trafficking bid at NJP station
Siliguri: Govt Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) officers on Monday rescued 56 women from the Patna-bound Capital Express at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station and arrested two persons on suspicion of trafficking. The accused, identified as Jitendra Kumar Paswan and Chandrima Kaur, were produced in court on Tuesday and remanded in police custody for seven days. Around 9pm on Monday, GRP and RPF personnel noticed a large group of women boarding the train. None of the women had valid train tickets, but all had their coach and berth numbers written on their hands. According to a GRP officer, the women — hailing from Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Dooars region of north Bengal — were told they were going to Bengaluru to get employment at a phone manufacturing company. However, the train they had been put on was headed to Patna. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The officers then questioned Paswan and Kaur, who were accompanying the women. The duo's statements were inconsistent and they failed to provide any documents verifying the existence of the company, following which they were arrested. "The women, aged between 18 and 21, were given hotel management training for three months and were told they would get a job at a mobile phone company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo All 56 are students," said GRP deputy SP Parijat Sarkar. "Only after a thorough investigation will we be able to comment on what appears to be a major case of attempted trafficking," he added. All 56 women were taken to NJP GRP police station, where their families arrived to take them home. The father of one them said: "She got a call claiming there would be a three-month training programme in Siliguri, after which the girls would get jobs. We had no idea that it could be a trap. This has taught us a hard lesson."
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
56 women rescued from trafficking attempt in Bengal's Siliguri, two held
Kolkata: In a major crackdown on human trafficking, 56 young women were rescued from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station at Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, on Tuesday, by a joint team of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and General Railway Police (GRP). Two people were arrested in connection with the attempted human trafficking. The arrested persons tried to traffic these women to other states on the pretext of providing them jobs in a mobile company. According to the GRP, the arrested persons have been identified as Jitendra Kumar Paswan, a resident of Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas district, and Chandrika Kar, a resident of Porajhar near Siliguri in Darjeeling district. 'The police have registered a case against both of them under sections related to punishment for human trafficking,' said a GRP official. Confirming the development, the GRP superintendent Kunwar Bhushan Singh said that police are investigating all possible angles and are trying to nab other associates of the two arrested in this racket. The cops suspect that the two arrested persons are part of a major human trafficking racket that operates through the north Bengal corridor. It is learnt that most of the 56 young women, who were rescued, hailed from Jalpaiguri, Banarhat, Cooch Behar, and Kalchini areas of Alipurduar district in north Bengal. Mainly, women living in and around tea garden areas were targeted. Police said the young women were lured with job offers at a company in Bengaluru. 'However, they intended to take these young women to the Hosur district of Tamil Nadu. The families of the young women have been informed, a district police official aware of the development said. On Monday night, the RPF received a tip-off about a possible human trafficking. "Accordingly, surveillance began at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station on Monday night. A special team of 27 people was formed under the leadership of GRP Police officers Atreyi Gangopadhyay and Barsha Pradhan. The women were rescued following a raid on the Patna-bound Capital Express from NJP," said a cop aware of the development.
News18
16-07-2025
- General
- News18
Patna-Bound IndiGo Flight Aborts Landing, Performs Go-Around Before Safe Touchdown
Last Updated: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna avoided a major accident after an unstable approach forced a go-around at Jay Prakash Narayan Airport. The pilot ensured a safe landing. A Patna-bound IndiGo flight narrowly escaped a major accident after it performed a go-around during its first landing attempt at the city's Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport after the pilot detected an unstable approach. The incident took place on Tuesday around 9 pm when IndiGo flight 6E 2482 travelling from Delhi to Patna narrowly escaped a failed landing attempt. The aircraft with 173 passengers aboard was unable to land in its first attempt due to the short runway and was forced to abort the attempt. As per the reports, the aircraft arrived at Patna airport around 9 pm. However, moments before landing, it took off again, circling three or four times in the air before attempting a second landing. While the landing was successful, the unexpected double landing caused distress among the passengers. The crew members subsequently reassured the passengers that there was no emergency and that the second take-off was due to technical reasons. According to sources, the go-around was a standard safety procedure and was carried out as a precaution. 'It was a normal and safe maneuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach," a source familiar with the matter said. The eyewitnesses and aviation sources confirmed that the runway, often considered among the more challenging in the country due to its limited length, posed a significant risk during the landing. The pilot's response averted not just a potential crash, but also a collision with the densely populated Polo Road area nearby, which houses several government ministers and senior officials. This incident came just a week after another IndiGo flight, 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi, returned mid-air following a bird strike on July 9. That aircraft was grounded for maintenance checks, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers were offered a full refund or alternative arrangements, according to the airline. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 16:20 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.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Bomb threat email triggers security drill at city airport
1 2 P atna: A fresh bomb threat email received late on Friday prompted authorities at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna to initiate a full-scale security response. After a comprehensive search by different agencies, the threat was declared a hoax. The email, addressed to the airport director and received at 9.09pm, claimed that explosives had been planted on airport premises. Sent from the ID 'pk_nawas@ the message was noticed by officials at 9.50pm. A meeting of the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was held and by 11pm, the committee had categorised the threat as non-specific. Relevant stakeholders were informed and security measures were promptly implemented. All areas of the airport were searched thoroughly by security agencies, but no suspicious items were found. Surveillance has since been intensified at the airport. Patna SP (central), Diksha, said, "The investigation revealed that the threat was a hoax and lacked specific details. Technical teams are working to identify the source by tracking the IP address of the email sender. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo The investigation is underway and a case was registered at the airport police station." The incident follows a similar pattern of threats targeting the airport in recent weeks. On June 29, the airport director received another bomb threat email. Security personnel from the CISF, bomb detection squad, local police and Airports Authority of India (AAI) carried out detailed checks, but no threat was found. Earlier, on June 4, a Patna-bound IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad received a bomb threat during its journey. The aircraft landed safely and was searched thoroughly for over an hour with no suspicious findings. Amit Kumar, in charge of the airport police station, said an entry had been made in their records, though the case has been transferred to the cyber police station. "At present, the location of the person who sent the mail has not been found. Investigation is going on," he added.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Delhi's Lajpat Nagar double murder accused arrested by UP Police from Chandauli
Varanasi: A 22-year-old domestic worker, accused of the cold-blooded murder of his employer and her 14-year-old son in South Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, was arrested on Thursday from a train at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction in UP's Chandauli while trying to flee to his native village in Vaishali, Bihar. The accused, Mukesh Kumar , was arrested in a joint operation by Mughalsarai Police, GRP and RPF, following a tip-off from Delhi Police . Mukesh, who worked with the Sewani family for four years as a driver and helper in their Lajpat Nagar garment shop, was caught onboard the Patna-bound Magadh Express. According to Chandauli SP Aditya Langeh, the platform was cordoned off ahead of the train's arrival and Mukesh was taken into custody. Sources said he was reportedly planning to escape to Hajipur and then to Nepal. A Delhi Police team flew to Varanasi and reached Chandauli to take him back for further investigation. Circle officer Krishna Murari Sharma said Mukesh confessed during preliminary questioning, claiming he was regularly "humiliated" by Ruchika. "Even when I was unwell, she forced me to work and kept scolding me. I lost control and killed her," he claimed. According to police, Mukesh said he had asked for a Rs 40,000 loan, which was denied by the woman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Mukesh claimed that since Ruchika's son witnessed him killing her, he killed the boy too, before escaping. Police sources said that Mukesh used to earn Rs 15,000 a month from the deceased employer. He is the youngest amongst the three brothers. His father Naresh Paswan also works at a shop in Delhi and stays in Lajpat Nagar. Delhi Police confirmed that certain items were recovered from Mukesh during arrest, but a formal interrogation will take place in the national capital. The victims — identified as Ruchika Sewani (42) and her son Krish — were allegedly killed with a sharp-edged weapon on Wednesday night. Their bloodied bodies were found inside their locked home after Ruchika's husband, Kuldeep, alerted the police upon noticing blood stains on the staircase and not being able to reach them over the phone. When police broke open the door, Ruchika's body was found in the bedroom, while Krish's was discovered in the bathroom.
