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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Three held for killing youth for resisting robbery attempt, body found buried
NEW DELHI: Three juveniles have been apprehended for killing 18-year-old Sonu Kumar in Delhi's Alipur area after he resisted a robbery attempt. Police said the suspects strangled him, gouged out his eyes to prevent identification, and buried his body near the Yamuna riverbank. 'Police were patrolling and saw three suspicious people riding a black motorcycle without a registration number. After seeing the police vehicle, they tried to flee. They were apprehended. The motorcycle was found stolen from the Alipur area,' DCP (outer north) Hareshwar said. During interrogation, they confessed to the murder. Police later recovered a human skeleton from a pit near the Yamuna, which was preserved for medico-legal examination. An IMEI search helped identify the victim, missing for three months, as Sonu Kumar of Bihar's Aurangabad district. A murder case has been registered.


News18
5 days ago
- News18
Delhi: 3 minors held for killing teen; body recovered after 3 months
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Three minors were apprehended for allegedly strangling a teenage boy, gouging out his eyes to prevent identification, and burying his body near the Yamuna riverbank in Alipur after he resisted a mobile snatching bid, an official said on Thursday. The deceased, identified as Sonu Kumar (18), had been missing since April. His skeleton was recovered from a three-foot-deep pit, the official added. The breakthrough came during routine patrolling by a police team on Wednesday, when three minors riding a black motorcycle without a number plate were intercepted after they tried to flee upon noticing the police vehicle. The trio, all aged 16, were apprehended and brought in for questioning. Additionally, a neon-coloured mobile phone was recovered from one of the accused. 'When asked to produce ownership documents, the suspect failed to do so and eventually confessed to having snatched the phone," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said. The accused juveniles also confessed to having used a stolen motorcycle. During sustained interrogation, the minors revealed that they had targeted a passerby near the Yamuna riverbank, and upon facing resistance, allegedly strangled him and buried the body near the water body to conceal the crime. They also gouged out his eyes to prevent identification, the officer said. The police team accompanied the minors to the location between Shank Nos. 16 and 17 on the riverbank, where a three-foot-deep pit was found. 'With assistance from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Alipur, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), and the Mobile Crime Team, a skeleton was recovered from the site and sent for medico-legal examination at the Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital," the DCP added. A case was registered at the Alipur Police Station under Sections 103(1) (murder), 238(A) (causing the disappearance of evidence of an offence or providing false information to screen an offender), and 3(5) (joint liability) of the BNS, he said. The police identified the victim after tracing the mobile phone's IMEI number. They then contacted Sonu's family, who confirmed that he had been missing for the past three months and that his phone had been switched off. PTI SSJ SSJ MPL MPL view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 18:15 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.


Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tomato prices nearly double in Noida as rain disrupts supply channel
1 2 3 N oida: Tomato prices in Noida have nearly doubled in the past week, with heavy monsoon rainfall and high humidity disrupting supply chains and triggering a surge in retail rates. Available at Rs 30–40 per kg just a week ago, tomatoes are now selling for Rs 80-90 across markets in the city, a jump that is straining household budgets. At Indira Market in Sector 27, vegetable vendor Sonu Kumar pointed to the ripple effect of higher wholesale rates. "We source our vegetables from Ghazipur mandi, where prices have gone up due to supply issues. When we add transport costs, it reflects in the retail price," he said. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The hike is being felt across the city. At Sector 12/22 market, prices ranged between Rs 70 and Rs 90 per kg on Monday. For homemakers like Renu Sharma, the price rise is a recurring seasonal struggle. "Every time the rains come, prices shoot up. Tomatoes have become a luxury — it's affecting how we manage our kitchens," she said. Pankaj Sharma, secretary of the Noida Phool and Sabzi Mandi, said the city receives nearly 1,000 kg of tomatoes daily, mainly from Madhya Pradesh and Nashik. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He added that seasonal fluctuations during the monsoon are common but not alarming. "It's not a crisis yet, we are still getting supplies from other states," he said. To cushion the impact on consumers, the govt has stepped in. National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF), under the ministry of consumer affairs, began selling tomatoes at subsidised rates of Rs 48 per kg from Monday through mobile vans in sectors 4, 75, 19, 63, Golf Course Road and Atta Market. "We are ensuring tomatoes reach different areas. On Monday, the Noida unit received 1,620 kg of tomatoes from Karnataka. More consignments are expected in the coming days, which should help stabilise prices," Sumit Kumar, district in-charge of NCCF Noida, said. Despite the initiative, footfall at the Sector 4 outlet remained low. Arjun Chaudhury, a local resident, said he learned about the scheme from a neighbour. "Tomato prices shoot up every year. It's a relief that the govt is offering some support," he said. Reena, another resident, echoed similar concerns. "Tomatoes are a daily essential in every Indian kitchen — curries, chutneys, everything needs them. I managed to get 1kg at the subsidised price. Hopefully, the rates drop soon, especially for those who can't afford even this." This is not the first time NCCF has intervened to check prices. In Oct 2023 and again in 2024, it sold onions at Rs 25 per kg when market rates spiked to Rs 80, offering relief during periods of inflation. Meanwhile, prices of several vegetables have gone up in the past week. Brinjal was selling in local markets for Rs 100 per kg, up from last week's Rs 60, while capsicum was being sold for Rs 50-Rs 60 per kg and cauliflower for Rs 40 per kg, compared to Rs 30 earlier. Potato prices have risen from Rs 20 to Rs 25 per kg and onions from Rs 30 to Rs 35 per kg at retail shops too.


Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Six inmates of Simdega observation home escape
Gumla: Six juvenile inmates of the notified place of safety in Simdega escaped the facility late on Sunday night. Of them, three are from Gumla, two are from West Singhbhum and one from Latehar districts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now All of them were facing charges under POCSO Act and murder. Sonu Kumar, the superintendent of the observation home, said, "The inmates escaped by placing a drum near a section of the boundary wall and used the electrical wire of an unused submersible pump to scale the barbed wire a little after 7 pm. They took less than 20 minutes." Kumar further claimed that the rest of the inmates did not notice them escaping. "There were 47 inmates in the home before the six fled. Five of them are facing charges under POCSO Act while one of them is facing charges for murder," he added. Simdega sub-divisional police officer Baiju Oraon said two of the escaped inmates were nabbed from the vicinity of the home on Monday morning. "Efforts are underway to nab the remaining four," he told TOI.


Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar horror: 5 of family killed in Purnea over witchcraft, black magic suspicions; three arrested
NEW DELHI: Five family members were allegedly killed, and the accused burnt their bodies in a bush on suspicion of practising witchcraft, police said on Monday. The incident took place in Bihar's Purnea district. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident. 'Preliminary investigation suggests that five members of a family in Tetma village were first murdered on suspicion of practising witchcraft. It appears that the accused then burnt their bodies in a bush. The incident took place on Sunday night,' said DIG (Purnea) Pramod Kumar Mandal. According to the police, the killings took place on Sunday night in Tetma village under the jurisdiction of Sadar sub-division. Local police launched an investigation after receiving a call early Monday morning from 16-year-old Sonu Kumar, a member of the affected family. Police said the attack may have been triggered by the recent death of a child in the village. 'It is being said that the child of one Ramdev Oraon died three days back. It is believed that they indulged in black magic and they were killed in this connection,' SDPO Pankaj Kumar Sharma said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Tejashwi Yadav reacts to the incident In a post on X, the RJD leader said: "In Purnia, five members of the same family were burnt alive." "Due to DK Tax, anarchy in Bihar is at its peak, DGP/CS helpless, law and order collapsed." "Day before yesterday in Siwan, three people were killed in a massacre. In recent days, three died in a massacre in Buxar. Three died in a massacre in Bhojpur." "Criminals vigilant, Chief Minister oblivious. Corrupt Bhooja Party thriving, police defeated!" "DK is enjoying because DK is the real boss."