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Woman Threatens To Cut Husband Into ‘55 Pieces' For Coming Between Her And PUBG Lover
Last Updated: Aradhana became addicted to PUBG after a few months of marriage and met Shivam through the game. Amid the ongoing social media storm over the topic of 'husband killings', a disturbing case has surfaced from Uttar Pradesh's Banda district. A woman named Aradhana allegedly threatened to kill her husband, Sheelu, if he tried to separate her from her 'online lover'. The twist? She reportedly met her lover, Shivam, while playing the online game PUBG (now BGMI in India). According to reports, Aradhana and Shivam developed a romantic relationship through the gaming platform, which eventually led to friction in her marriage. What followed has shocked many, as the incident adds a troubling dimension to the already fiery debate on spousal violence. What Happened? According to reports, Shivam is from Punjab's Ludhiana and came to Mahoba to meet Aradhana at her in-laws' house. The lover's unannounced arrival came as a big shock to the husband as well as his family. However, things took an ugly turn when Aradhana insisted on leaving her husband and child to live with her online lover. Furthermore, it has also been alleged that she threatened to kill her husband. Aradhana said that if he (Sheelu) stepped between her and her lover, she would cut him into '55 tukde' (pieces) and place him in a drum, similar to the Meerut murder case. How did Aradhana and Shivam's Love story begin? As per The Free Press Journal report, Aradhana became addicted to PUBG after a few months of marriage and met Shivam through the game. He was from Ludhiana, Punjab, and their gaming relationship eventually blossomed into love. Upon hearing from Aradhana that her husband had beaten her, Shivam couldn't control his anger and reached Mahoba. Later on, a fight broke out between him and Sheelu, which led to a Police complaint and Shivam was taken into custody. A high-voltage drama: Following the custody, a dramatic scene broke out at the Tehsil office after the police escorted Shivam to the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Court. Aradhana followed them to Sadar Tehsil and insisted on going with her 'online lover'. She also accused her husband of domestic violence and being an alcoholic. According to The Free Press Journal, Shivam has been booked under Section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code (for disturbing public peace) and the officials also presented him before the magistrate. Further investigation is underway. First Published:
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For A Fee Ranging From Rs 500-2000, This Hyderabad Couple Offered Live Their Sex Videos Until...
Last Updated: The couple's adult content business, Sweety Telugu Couple 2027, came to a halt after police raided their house and found a studio-like setup. In a shocking incident from Telangana, a couple has been arrested for allegedly running a live-streaming pornography racket from their home. Acting on a tip-off, Hyderabad Police raided the residence in Amberpet, where they uncovered the couple's illicit operation. Operating under the alias Sweety Telugu Couple 2027, the duo reportedly streamed explicit content online and accepted payments in exchange for private access to their videos. According to The Free Press Journal, the racket had been active for the past four months, during which the couple discreetly promoted their videos across multiple social media platforms. The content, which featured nudity and explicit sexual material, was sold for a fee ranging from ₹500 to ₹2,000. One of their promotional messages read, 'Hi friends, want our nude videos? Pay on the number shown here, and we'll send you the link," as quoted by Telugu news portal Such messages, along with explicit content, went viral on the Internet. The racket originally came to light after the East Zone Task Force raided their Amberpet residence. They discovered a part of the couple's house turned into a studio-like setup, with curtains also arranged for a makeshift backdrop. They seized all the cameras, equipment and mobile phones used for the broadcast. Following their arrest, the couple has reportedly confessed to the crime, stating that the adult content business made them hefty money by just sharing links for payments. Their content included a mix of nude videos and livestreams of sexual acts, which were broadcast through encrypted or private channels. The couple, whose identities have not been disclosed, has been handed over to the Amberpet Police. They have been booked under multiple sections of the Information Technology Act related to the distribution of obscene material online. Authorities have launched a deeper investigation to determine whether others were involved in the racket or if it has any international links. Shocking Racket Busted In Hyderabad The incident came on the heels of another similar case where a prostitution racket was busted in Hyderabad's SR Nagar. Earlier this month, the West Task Force, in coordination with local police, uncovered an illegal prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in SR Nagar. During the raid, a female sex worker was rescued, and a sub-organiser was arrested. Authorities revealed that the accused lured women from various parts of the city with promises of attractive jobs and salaries, later directing them to the spa where illicit activities were conducted. Besides, a few customers have also been arrested in connection with the racket. First Published:
The Star
2 days ago
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Labourer in India fights off leopard attack in Gladiator style with bare hands
Video grabs show labourer Mihilal Gautam wrestling with a leopard at a brick kiln in Uttar Pradesh, India. - NAVAL KANT SINHA/X SINGAPORE: It was Gladiator, Bollywood style. A 35-year-old construction worker in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh was filmed this week literally fighting tooth and nail with a leopard for his life, using nothing but brute force and nifty wrestling skills. In a video that has been viewed over 350,000 times after it was posted at one X account on June 24, Mihilal Gautam can be seen using his entire weight to press down on the neck, head and limbs of a large wild leopard at a brick kiln. The big cat was hiding inside the kiln's chimney and pounced as Gautam, who was gathering ash, approached, according to a report in The Indian Express. With his life on the line, Gautam - who was unarmed - managed to wrestle the leopard to the ground and pin it there. In the video, the leopard is seen clawing at Gautam with its hind legs and trying to take a bite of his hands and head. The other workers hear Gautam screaming and gather around him and the leopard from an elevated ledge. From there, they pelt the leopard with heavy bricks, mostly hitting its exposed posterior. The big cat eventually fled towards a nearby banana field, reported The Indian Express. Gautam was treated for severe injuries, but he lived. 'This man fought a leopard empty-handed and survived. That is not something we see every day,' Nripendra Chaturvedi, a forest ranger, told The Free Press Journal. While many others who have seen the viral video praised Gautam for his grit and tenacity, there were some who wondered why the gaggle of men who saw him wrestling with the leopard did not do more than just throwing bricks. 'Is this crowd so effete that all they could do is pelt stones and bricks from above and watch as a single man risks his life to fight a leopard?' one commenter asked on X. There were those who were on the leopard's side. 'What can animals do when their habitats are destroyed? Of course they will encroach into human habitation,' said one user on YouTube. Another said that it seemed to him Gautam was actually trying to protect the leopard from being stoned to death by covering the wild animal with his body. Forest rangers searched for the leopard, but the wounded animal, when cornered, attacked again, leaving five people in the search party injured. Police later joined in the search. Wildlife officials eventually found and subdued the leopard with a tranquiliser. The local forest management office is now assessing the animal's condition and plans to relocate it to a rescue centre, The Free Press Journal reported. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
Indian labourer fights off leopard attack in Gladiator style with his bare hands
Indian labourer fights off leopard attack in Gladiator style with his bare hands It was Gladiator, Bollywood style. A 35-year-old construction worker in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh was filmed on June 23 literally fighting tooth and nail with a leopard for his life, using nothing but brute force and nifty wrestling skills. In a video that has been viewed over 350,000 times at one X account, Mr Mihilal Gautam can be seen using his entire weight to press down on the neck, head and limbs of a large wild leopard at a brick kiln. The big cat was hiding inside the kiln's chimney and pounced as Mr Gautam, who was gathering ash, approached, according to a report in The Indian Express. With his life on the line, Mr Gautam - who was unarmed - managed to wrestle the leopard to the ground and pin it there. In the video, the leopard is seen clawing at Mr Gautam with its hind legs and trying to take a bite of his hands and head. The other workers hear Mr Gautam screaming and gather around him and the leopard from an elevated ledge. From there, they pelt the leopard with heavy bricks, mostly hitting its exposed posterior. The big cat eventually fled towards a nearby banana field, reported The Indian Express. Mr Gautam was treated for severe injuries, but he lived. 'This man fought a leopard empty-handed and survived. That is not something we see every day,' Mr Nripendra Chaturvedi, a forest ranger, told The Free Press Journal. While many others who have seen the viral video praised Mr Gautam for his grit and tenacity, there were some who wondered why the gaggle of men who saw him wrestling with the leopard did not do more than just throwing bricks. 'Is this crowd so effete that all they could do is pelt stones and bricks from above and watch as a single man risks his life to fight a leopard?' one commenter asked on X. There were those who were on the leopard's side. 'What can animals do when their habitats are destroyed? Of course they will encroach into human habitation,' said one user on YouTube. Another said that it seemed to him Mr Gautam was actually trying to protect the leopard from being stoned to death by covering the wild animal with his body. Forest rangers searched for the leopard, but the wounded animal, when cornered, attacked again, leaving five people in the search party injured. Police later joined in the search. Wildlife officials eventually found and subdued the leopard with a tranquiliser. The local forest management office is now assessing the animal's condition and plans to relocate it to a rescue centre, The Free Press Journal reported. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
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2 days ago
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Cyber Fraud Hits Aditya Birla Capital App, Rs 1.95 Crore Digital Gold Stolen
Last Updated: A hacker broke into Aditya Birla Capital's ABCD app and tampered with its system. A major cyber fraud has been reported from Mumbai's Prabhadevi area, where a hacker targeted Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited's mobile app, known as 'ABCD." The unknown attacker gained access to the app's system and made technical changes. He then illegally sold digital gold worth around Rs 1.95 crore from 435 user accounts. According to The Free Press Journal, the fraud came to light when several customers contacted the company's helpline. They complained that their digital gold had been sold without their knowledge or approval. Alarmed by the calls, the company's technical team began investigating and soon discovered signs of a security breach. Following this, Aditya Birla Capital filed a police complaint with the Central Region Cyber Police Station in Mumbai. The complaint was submitted by Ravindra Rajmal Chaudhary, Head of Fraud Risk Management at the company, The Free Press Journal states. According to the Cyber Cell, the fraud took place on June 9. The hacker reportedly breached the application programming interface (API) that connects the ABCD app with the company's server at By exploiting this technical link, the hacker easily bypassed the OTP (one-time password) security layer and successfully sold digital gold from hundreds of customer accounts. For those unaware, the ABCD app offers various financial services, including the buying and selling of digital gold and silver, mutual funds, UPI, and insurance. The company uses MMTC-PAMP, a government-approved firm, for digital gold transactions. In addition, the payments are processed through Razorpay, an India-based fintech and payment gateway company. Once the fraud was confirmed, the digital gold-selling feature on the app was immediately suspended to prevent further misuse. The company's information security team reportedly conducted a thorough internal check and verified that the breach did result in unauthorised digital gold sales from 435 user accounts. A full report, including user details and technical logs, has been submitted to the Mumbai Cyber Cell. The cybercrime team has launched a detailed investigation to identify the hacker and recover the stolen funds. Further action is currently underway. Meanwhile, this case has raised serious concerns about app security and the growing risks of digital financial fraud in India. First Published:
