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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Case Against Madhya Pradesh Congress President Over 'Feces Feeding' Claim
New Delhi: A case has been filed against Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari for allegedly forcing two people to make false claims against a villager in Orchha earlier this week. A video went viral on June 25 in which two villagers, Gajraj Lodhi and Raghuraj Lodhi, accused another villager Vikas Yadav and his associates of assaulting them. They also accused the two of forcibly feeding them human excreta, a claim that triggered outrage. The Lodhis - residents of Moodrara Badwah village - made these claims during a press conference by Mr Patwari in Orchha town. However, just a day later, the two submitted affidavits to the Ashoknagar Collector, dramatically altering their version. In the affidavits, Gajraj and Raghuraj stated that they were indeed beaten by Vikas Yadav and his group, and their motorcycle was taken, but the claim of being forced to eat human waste was completely false. According to them, Mr Patwari had enticed them into making the 'false' feces allegation. They told officials that on June 25, some Congress leaders took them to Orchha and made them sit with Mr Patwari - who allegedly coached them in private, asking them to make the atrocity claim on camera with the promise of a motorcycle and lifelong sustenance in return. After receiving the affidavits, Mungaoli Police Station In-charge Jogendra Singh Yadav registered the case, citing the attempt to spread animosity between castes and communities based on fabricated and manipulated statements. The FIR implicates Mr Patwari and unnamed local Congress leaders.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Cryptocurrency Trail From Another Espionage Case: How Navy Staffer Recruited By Pak Spy Was Caught
The Indian Navy clerk posted at the naval headquarters in New Delhi was already under surveillance for two years due to his online gaming habits It was his addiction to online gaming and a cryptocurrency trail that led to his downfall. The Indian Navy staffer arrested for allegedly working with a Pakistani spy was already under surveillance for two years due to his internet habits. Vikas Yadav, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) posted at the naval headquarters in New Delhi was nabbed from Jaipur for allegedly leaking defence-related sensitive information to a Pakistani handler in exchange for money. This allegedly included details on Operation Sindoor – strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. In the latest case, police have said Yadav started spying for Pakistan because he needed money to fund his addiction to online gaming. The Pakistani handler, who was posing as an Indian woman under the fake identity of 'Priya Sharma", even made some payments to him in cryptocurrency for the exchange of information. 'He was lured by money and ended up leaking sensitive information from the Navy headquarters," Inspector General of Police (CID-Security) Vishnu Kant Gupta said. 'After monitoring his social media activity and confirming his links with a Pakistani handler, he was detained in Jaipur for joint interrogation involving multiple national agencies." First Published: June 26, 2025, 19:28 IST
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Gorakhpur zoo: Five bird flu hit inmates recover back to health
Lucknow: The five inmates of Gorakhpur zoo — a tiger, two leopard cubs, a cockatiel, and a vulture — who tested positive for avian influenza, have recovered. "This is very rare. All five animals who tested positive for avian influenza are back to back to health and normalcy. This was taken note of by everyone, even the Central Zoo Authority (CZA)," said Vikas Yadav, director of Gorakhpur zoo, which is closed for more than a month now. The animals lost appetite and movement, became weak, and got urine infections as common symptoms due to the bird flu virus. "We got alerted as soon as the diet of any of our animals was reduced. They were administered immunity boosters," said the official. What followed was monitoring every four hours. As per the CZA protocol, samples of 13 more animals, collected randomly, were sent to the testing laboratory, NIHSAD, in Bhopal. The decision on opening the zoo will be taken depending on the reports being negative. The zoo was closed on May 13 for visitors. The first death reported was of a tigress on May 7. A total of eight of its animals tested positive for the infection, out of which three died and five were treated and declared 'negative' for the H5N1 strain. It was the first such case of a bird flu outbreak in a zoo. After the infection was first reported at Gorakhpur zoo, CM Yogi Adityanath held a high-level meeting on the matter and ordered the necessary precautions to be followed. All three zoos and the lion safari in Etawah were closed for visitors on May 13, following the outbreak of the infection. While Kanpur zoo was also affected, Lucknow zoo and the lion safari had their animals safe. Kanpur zoo is still closed, while the other two places were opened for visitors on May 29.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bird flu: Gkp zoo to remain shut till further notice
The outbreak of avian influenza H5N1 (bird flu) has dealt a severe economic blow to the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur which, according to officials, will remain closed till further notice. Earlier, the zoo was closed to the public in three separate spells from May 13 to June 10. Zoo director Vikas Yadav confirmed the temporary closure, stating that strict biosecurity measures have been implemented as per the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) guidelines to prevent any further spread of the virus. 'We are taking precautions to protect the animals from infection. Until we receive clearance, the zoo will remain closed to visitors,' he said. According to deputy director Yogesh Pratap Singh, all infected animals and birds are currently stable and under treatment. However, the zoo will only reopen after three consecutive negative reports are received from the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal. The 3.5-acre zoo, facing its first major crisis since the confirmation of the H5 strain of avian flu in a deceased tigress on May 13, has been a popular tourist attraction, especially for residents of the Gorakhpur and Basti divisions. Its closure over the past month has caused a considerable economic downturn. Noting that the zoo typically welcomes around 2,000 visitors -- mostly schoolchildren and wildlife enthusiasts -- daily, Yadav said it has suffered revenue losses estimated at ₹30 to ₹35 lakh due to the closure so far. The last set of samples from five infected animals, including two leopard cubs and a vulture, was sent for testing on May 23, and their results are still awaited. In addition, the second batch of samples from 35 other animals has also been sent to NIHSAD, with results pending, officials said. Officials have identified migratory birds and ducks in the nearby Ramgarh Lake, just 3km from the zoo, as the primary source of the avian flu strain.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Ducks primary source of bird flu outbreak at Gkp zoo: CZA
Migratory ducks were the primary source of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (bird flu) outbreak at the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur recently, the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) probe committee has disclosed in its report. The report also identified crows as key contributors to the spread of the virus, which led to the deaths of three big cats. The district authorities received the report on Saturday evening. Zoo director Vikas Yadav confirmed, 'The investigation report, along with precautionary instructions, has been received.' The zoo will now focus on protecting animals from migratory birds, enhancing biosafety measures, and conducting regular health screenings. The outbreak claimed the lives of a tiger Kesri on March 30, a tigress Shakti on May 7 and a leopard Mona on May 8. After confirmation of the virus by the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, the zoo was closed to the public in three separate spells from May 13 to June 10. This closure may be extended further depending on upcoming lab results, officials indicated. According to the report, the origin of the bird flu strain points to migratory ducks at Ramgarh Lake, about three kilometres from the zoo. Ducks are known reservoir hosts for the influenza virus and often do not display symptoms despite being infected. After a hailstorm on May 1, several dead ducks were found near Ramgarh Lake, but they allegedly went unnoticed by officials. The CZA conducted an inspection of the zoo on May 19 and 20, collecting samples from both inside and outside the zoo premises. Each year, thousands of migratory birds flock to Ramgarh Lake, drawing tourists and bird watchers. The CZA report emphasizes the need to address the risk of infectious diseases. The report has recommended regular disinfection of the area, restriction of public access during outbreaks, and enhanced coordination between the forest, health, and municipal departments to prevent recurrence. Zoo director Yadav also stated that five infected animals — two leopard cubs, a cockatiel, and a vulture — are undergoing treatment and showing signs of improvement. However, sample examination reports of these animals sent to NIHSAD are still awaited. Additionally, the second negative reports for 35 other samples are also pending.
