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2 Soldiers Killed, 3 Injured in J&K Terror Clash

Two Soldiers Killed and three Injured in Terrorist Attack in Anantnag

In Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, two soldiers were killed and three others were injured during a clash with terrorists on Saturday. The incident happened in the Ahlan Gagarmandu forest in the Kokernag area.

 

The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were conducting a search operation based on specific intelligence. During the operation, the terrorists, hiding in the dense forest, opened fire on the approaching forces.

 

In the exchange of gunfire, five soldiers were injured. They were taken to a nearby hospital, but two of them later died. The search for the terrorists continues, with additional reinforcements sent to the area.

 

The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army shared on social media that the operation was based on detailed intelligence. They also reported that two civilians were injured by the terrorists’ stray bullets and have been given medical attention.

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American Woman Rescued After Being Chained in India

American Woman Found Starving and Chained to Tree in India

An American woman was found chained to a tree and screaming in a forest in Maharashtra, India. Lalita Kayi, 50, was discovered a week ago in Sindhudurg district after locals heard her cries for help. They notified the police, who freed her by cutting off the chain.

Kayi, who was very weak, was taken to a hospital where her health has since improved. On Friday, she was moved to a psychiatric facility for further care. Kayi has told the police that her husband chained her to the tree and left her there without food or water.

Police are searching for her husband in Tamil Nadu, based on the information she provided. Despite her rescue, many details about the case are still unclear.

Pandurang Gawkar, who found Kayi, said he heard her screaming while grazing his cattle. He described seeing her leg tied to the tree and her desperate condition. Villagers and police quickly arrived to help.

Police discovered Kayi had her passport, an Indian ID card, a mobile phone, a tablet, and 31,000 rupees with her. This suggests theft was not the motive. They noted it was fortunate Gawkar was in the area, as the forest is vast and she might have remained unnoticed otherwise.

Kayi was first taken to a local hospital, then transferred to a hospital in Goa. Doctors reported she had leg wounds and appeared to have a mental health condition. On Friday, her condition improved enough for her to be moved to a psychiatric hospital in Ratnagiri.

Kayi, who speaks only English, was a ballet dancer and yoga teacher from the US, specifically from Massachusetts. She moved to India about 10 years ago to study yoga and meditation, where she met her husband. Police believe they may have had a falling out.

Kayi has been unable to explain clearly how she ended up in the forest. She initially communicated with the police and doctors by writing notes. She claimed she was tied to the tree for 40 days without food or water and was given an injection that locked her jaw.

Police are investigating her claims, including the possibility of her surviving without food or water for so long. They have filed an attempted murder case against her husband and are investigating in Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Maharashtra. The US embassy in Delhi has declined to comment on the case due to privacy regulations.

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Woman Alleges Police Torture in Shadnagar

Sunita, a resident of Ambedkar Colony in Shadnagar, has accused the Shadnagar police of torturing her. She was brought to the police station after being linked to a theft case involving gold and cash stolen from a house on July 24.

Nagendra from Ambedkarnagar reported the theft, claiming that 24 tolas of gold and Rs. 2 lakh in cash were stolen.

Sunita said the police brought her, her husband Bheemaiah, and their 13-year-old son to the station. Bheemaiah was later released. Sunita alleged that police officers tied her hands and legs with ropes and beat her with leather belts while demanding a confession. This happened in front of her son. After the torture, Sunita was released and sent home.

The police found one tola of gold and Rs. 4,000 in cash from Sunita. She was then allowed to go home.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, B. Rajesh, said an inquiry into the incident has been ordered. The Cyberabad Commissioner of Police, Avinash Mohanty, has temporarily moved Shadnagar Detective Inspector Rami Reddy to the Commissioner’s office while the investigation is ongoing. ACP Shadnagar is conducting the inquiry, and further actions will be based on its findings.

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Hyderabad: Elderly Man Found Dead at Begum Bazaar Shop

Hyderabad: An elderly man was found murdered at his shop in Begum Bazaar on Sunday morning. The victim, 70-year-old Hakeem, lived in Moghalpura and ran a battery repair shop in Feelkhana Begum Bazaar. He did not return home on Saturday night, so his son, Khaleel, went to check on him and discovered Hakeem dead at the shop, covered in blood.

Police said Hakeem had been attacked and hit on the head with a tool. They are working to find and arrest the attacker. The crime scene was examined, and a tracker dog was used to help with the investigation. A case has been filed.

In a separate incident, a man was killed by his son over a property dispute in Mailardevpally on Saturday night. S. Kistappa, who was originally from Karnataka, lived with his family in Pragathi Colony. His son, Mahender (24), wanted Kistappa to sell their ancestral land and give him the money, but Kistappa refused. After an argument on Saturday night, Mahender killed his father in a fit of rage, according to the police.

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Rampur Bus Crash: 3 Dead, 49 Injured on Delhi-Bareilly Highway

In Rampur, a serious accident happened early Monday morning. A state bus and a private bus collided head-on in the Milak area on the Delhi-Bareilly national highway.

The private bus was traveling from Haridwar to Shravasti, while the state bus was going from Bareilly to Delhi.

Three people died, including a bus driver and 49 passengers were injured. The accident happened around 4 am.

Local officials, including District Magistrate Joginder Singh and Superintendent of Police Vidyasagar Mishra, went to the crash site.

The injured were taken to the community health center in Milak, and nine of them were later moved to the district hospital.

Officials said the private bus was on the wrong side of the road. They are still working to identify the people who died.

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Hyderabad Metro Ticket Booking on Rapido

Hyderabad now offers easier metro travel with Rapido! You can book a ride to the nearest metro station through the app and buy your metro tickets right there. This collaboration between Rapido and L&T Metro Rail is expected to make commuting smoother for Hyderabadis. About 15 percent of metro tickets are likely to be bought via Rapido.

Hyderabad Metro Rail, one of the world’s largest Public-Private Partnership projects, sees around 4.80 lakh daily commuters. Rapido, with two crore rides daily, connects many people to and from metro stations.

NVS Reddy, MD of HMRL, said, “We’re committed to making travel seamless for commuters. This partnership with Rapido is a step towards that, offering efficient last-mile connectivity.”

The collaboration was announced by MD and CEO KVB Reddy, COO Sudhir Chiplunkar, Head of Automatic Fare Collection System Bibhudatta Mishra, and other officials on Saturday.

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Four Indian Soldiers Killed in Kashmir Gunfight

Four Indian Soldiers Killed in Kashmir as Violence Increases

In Indian-administered Kashmir, a gunfight with suspected militants resulted in the deaths of four soldiers. This incident is part of a recent increase in attacks in the disputed region.

The soldiers were attacked on Monday night during a search operation in the forests of Doda district in Jammu. This follows an incident last week where five soldiers were killed in an ambush in another part of Kashmir, a region contested by both India and Pakistan.

Since 1989, an armed insurgency against Indian rule has led to thousands of deaths in Kashmir. Though violence has decreased in recent years, the Jammu region has recently experienced more bloodshed. There have been at least eight attacks since June.

Last month, nine people were killed and 33 injured when suspected militants fired on a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims. On July 8, five soldiers died in an ambush in Kathua district.

The latest gunfight started when militants, reportedly hiding in the forests, opened fire on the Indian forces conducting a search based on intelligence. The Indian army reported that five soldiers were critically injured, and four of them later died from their injuries. Reinforcements have been sent to the area to stop the attackers from escaping.

Kashmir has long been a contentious region between India and Pakistan, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting militants to disrupt peace. Pakistan denies these allegations.

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Unemployed Youth Protest for Exam Postponement

Unemployed Youth Protest for Postponement of Group and DSC Exams

In Hyderabad, many unemployed young people protested at Ashok Nagar X roads on Saturday. They were asking the Congress government to delay the Group – II and III exams, as well as the District Selection Committee (DSC) exam, which is for teacher vacancies.

The protesters held signs and chanted for the exams to be postponed, causing traffic jams in the area. They were concerned about having only one day between the DSC exam, which runs from July 18 to August 5, and the Group – II exam, scheduled for August 7 and 8. They questioned how they could prepare for the four papers of the Group – II services exam with just one day in between.

The job seekers want the government to include current vacancies in the Group – II and III exams and to hold these exams in December. They are asking for at least one month to prepare for the DSC exam. They believe that if the government addresses their concerns, students will study diligently for the next six months.

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BMW Crash in Mumbai: Sena Leader’s Son Detained

Sena Leader’s Son Detained After BMW Accident in Mumbai’s Worli

A woman died after a speeding BMW hit a bike in Mumbai’s Worli. The couple on the bike, Pradeep and Kaveri Nakhava, were coming home after buying fish on Sunday morning. The accident happened in the Koliwada area.

Pradeep Nakhava lost control of the bike and jumped off, but his wife Kaveri, carrying a heavy load, couldn’t escape and was crushed by the BMW. The car was allegedly driven by Mihir Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah.

Kaveri Nakhava was taken to Nair Hospital but died from her injuries. The driver of the BMW fled the scene.

The police have detained Rajesh Shah, the car owner, who is a local Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader in Palghar. They also caught the driver and Mihir Shah, who is believed to have been in the car during the accident. The police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine who was driving.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Aditya Thackeray visited the Worli police station and met with Pradeep Nakhava. Thackeray emphasized that the incident should not be politicized and called for the arrest of the driver.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured strict action, saying that the party affiliation of the accused wouldn’t influence the case. Shinde stated that everyone is equal before the law and promised that the guilty will be punished.

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred at 5:30 am near Atria Mall in Worli. Pradeep managed to jump off the bike, but Kaveri was dragged by the car for 100 meters, resulting in severe injuries. She died during treatment.

Police Investigation

The BMW belonged to Rajesh Shah, and the police detained him for questioning. His son, Mihir Shah, is still on the run. The police are investigating the case and reviewing CCTV footage.

Statements from Leaders

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde called the incident unfortunate and assured that action will be taken against those responsible, regardless of their political connections.

Aditya Thackeray visited the police station and met with officials. He stressed the need for swift action and assured the victim’s husband that efforts would be made to bring the accused to justice.

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Beware of Fake Chinese Police Scams Worldwide

Scammed by Fake Chinese Police

Chinese people worldwide are being targeted by a scam where criminals pretend to be Chinese police. A British-Chinese woman, Helen Young, shared her story with the BBC. She lost her life savings to con men who wore police uniforms in video calls and even gave her a virtual tour of what looked like a police station.

Helen, an accountant in London, was made to believe she was on China’s most wanted list. Scammers convinced her she was under investigation for a huge fraud in China. They showed her fake evidence and threatened extradition. In fear, Helen sent them her £29,000 life savings as “bail money.”

Helen feels foolish now but says the scam was very convincing. This type of scam has targeted many in the Chinese community. Chinese embassies and the FBI have warned about these scams. In one case, an elderly woman in Los Angeles handed over $3 million, thinking it would stop her extradition.

The scam often starts with a simple phone call. In Helen’s case, it was a person claiming to be a Chinese customs officer about an illegal parcel in her name. She was transferred to “Officer Fang,” who appeared in a video call wearing a police uniform. He showed her a tour of a police station, convincing her it was real.

Officer Fang later accused Helen of involvement in a financial fraud and showed her fake bank statements. He made her sign a confidentiality agreement, warning that breaking it would lead to more trouble. The scammers even made her download an app to monitor her actions.

Helen tried to continue her normal life while working on a personal statement as instructed. She was shown a video of a supposed suspect naming her as an accomplice, which made her believe she was in serious trouble. When Officer Fang threatened extradition, Helen was told to transfer her savings as bail.

After sending £29,000, Helen was asked for another £250,000. Desperate, she tried borrowing from a friend who alerted her daughter. Helen then realized it was a scam. Her bank eventually refunded her money, but the experience was traumatic. She crashed her car twice due to stress and sleep deprivation.

Some victims of these scams have been pushed to fake their own kidnappings to get ransom money from their families. Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi from New South Wales Police has warned about these “virtual kidnappings.” Victims are coerced into making videos to appear as if they’ve been kidnapped, which are then used to demand ransom.

Scammers also trick victims into believing they are working for the Chinese government, using them to intimidate other Chinese students. These scams are often run by Chinese organized crime groups in places like Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. Chinese state media reports that many suspects have been returned to China.

Awareness of these scams is growing. A student in Japan, who realized he was being scammed, recorded his conversation with the scammers. He refused to hand over money and warned others to be cautious of calls from unknown numbers.

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Hyderabad Traffic Diversions for Yellamma Kalyanam

Traffic Diversions Announced in Hyderabad for Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanam

The Hyderabad traffic police have announced traffic restrictions in Balkampet due to the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanam at the Yellamma Pochamma Temple. These restrictions will be in place from Monday to Wednesday.

Here’s how the traffic will be affected:

– Vehicles from Greenlands and Satyam Theatre heading towards Fatehnagar will be diverted at SR Nagar T-Junction. The new route will be SR Nagar Community Hall – Abilasha Towers – B.K Guda X Road – Sriram Nagar X Road – Sanath Nagar / Fateh Nagar Road.
– Traffic from Fatehnagar flyover going towards Balkampet will be diverted at the new bridge towards Katta Mysamma Temple, Begumpet.
– Vehicles from Greenlands, Bakul Apartments, and Food World heading towards Balkampet will be diverted at Food World X roads towards Sonabai Temple – Satyam Theatre – Maithrivanam / SR Nagar T-Junction.
– Traffic from Begumpet, Katta Mysamma Temple towards Balkampet will be diverted towards Greenlands – Matha Temple – Satyam Theatre – SR Nagar T-Junction left turn to SR Nagar Community Hall.

All side streets and link roads from SR Nagar T-Junction to Fateh Nagar will be closed. The traffic police have requested the public to cooperate with these changes.

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Hyderabad Drug Bust: 24 Arrested at ‘The Cave Bar and Lounge’

In Hyderabad, a popular event called ‘Forest Alchemy’ was raided by the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) late Saturday night. The raid took place at ‘The Cave Bar and Lounge’ in Manikonda. Authorities nabbed 24 people who were found consuming drugs.

Acting on a tip-off, a team led by TGANB Director Sandeep Shandilya conducted the raid. The event, which started at 8 PM, was closely monitored by the authorities. They entered the venue around midnight, catching attendees by surprise.

“We checked 55 people using portable drug detection kits, and 24, including the DJ, tested positive for drug use,” Shandilya told Telangana Today.

Most of those caught had smoked or consumed marijuana, while four people, including the DJ, tested positive for both marijuana and cocaine. One person was found to have used MDMA.

Despite the rain, the event saw a large turnout, with Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and Psychedelic music performances by DJ Sandeep Sharma of ‘White Wizard’ and Foe’Xan.

“We had information about the potential drug use and prepared for the raid over the last few days,” said an official. “The investigation is ongoing.”

The 24 individuals and the club management were taken into custody, with the raid continuing past midnight.

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