7 held in Cong leader murder case
Rajgarh: Seven persons were arrested on Sunday in connection with the murder of a Congress leader here two weeks back, police said. “Seven persons involved in the murder of Satyanarayan Rathi have been arrested by the police, eight others are still absconding,” ASP Rakesh Kumar told reporters. Rathi, the former chairman of Sarangpur town’s municipal council, was allegedly mowed down under a jeep by the accused when they were trying to cut a sandalwood tree at his residence on September 14, Kumar said. Those arrested were identified as - Rashid Khan, Aslam Khan, Zakir Khan, Mohammad Khan, Omkar Singh, Dallu and Rambabu Jaiswal, he said, adding, that a search has been launched for others accused.
Accused in double murder granted bail
Indore: A double-bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to Vimal Jain, main accused in the double murder case of Usha Jain and Ajay Jain on a security of `25,000. The Bench also admitted the appeal of Vimal and deferred the punishment given to him by a lower court. The incident occurred on March 24, 2009 in Tilaknagar when Usha Jain and Ajay Jain were murdered by some culprits. On the complaint of Vijaykumar Jain, the Palasia police had filed a case under Sections 302/ 34 and 120- B against Vimal Jain, Siddharth Jain and Dilip Patidar and arrested them. After hearing both the parties and 42 witnesses, the VI Sessions Judge Suchitra Dubey sentenced Vimal to life imprisonment. The counsels of Vimal Jain appealed in the HC and succeeded in getting the bail for him. The appeal was pleaded by Sohanlal Nagar, Shivashankar Dashorey and Vivek Nagar.
Prahlad Tipanya enthrals audience
Bhopal: Prahlad Tipanya, one of the most compelling folk singers with his soulful presentation of Kabir Gayan under a series of a programme Awdhoot enthralled audience at Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum on Sunday. Prahlad in his presentation combines gave explanation of Kabir bhajans in the folk style. Awarded with Padmashree, Prahladji combines a powerful singing style with a magnetic ability to communicate with his audience. His concerts are more than entertaining music. They are deep engagement with the social thought of Kabir. In Malwa he is not only admired as a singer, but also revered as one who propagates, with great intensity and engagement, the message of Kabir.
Cross country marathon organised
Mhow: A cross country marathon run was organised at Colonels Academy School on the birth anniversary of Colonel FJ Bahadur. Over 200 enthusiast children participated in it. They ran a stretch of 4 km which began from Bercha road. The run was flagged off by Brigadier Dinesh Sharma, VSM, who was the chief guest. Vivekananda house emerged as the winner. The winners were felicitated by Brigader Dinesh Sharma and Principal Keran Bahadur. The event culminated with the school song followed by the national anthem.
16-day workshop continues
Bhopal: Highlighting Sanja festival of Malwa region, the artists in a sixteen-day long workshop entitled Sanjha Phooli’ made image of ‘earthen lamp’, with the use of colourful stripes of paper and cow-dung on canvas and recited songs related to the festival at Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum on Sunday. Image or earthen lamp made on Dashmi of Sanja festival has special significance during this period. This motif is made to get rid from all the ill effects and seek happiness in life. In today’s folk songs presentations, the artists presented ‘mehra angan me kel ugi, kel ugi ‘ and ‘Sanja ke darbar champo’ represent relation of sanja with her brother and brother-in-law and beauty of Sanja. Young artists of Ujjain Swati Ukhle, Sohni Panwar, Barkha Malwi, Rani Verma and Pooja Mure are participating in the workshop. Visitors will be given free entry during this workshop which is to be continued till October 4.
Transport officer robbed
Gwalior: A Gwalior based Deputy Transport Commissioner and his family became latest target of a gang of miscreants this time. The miscreants looted cash, ornaments worth lakhs of rupees from Deputy Transport Commissioner GS Chouhan and his son in law Vijay Singh Dhakad. The incident took place near Dongargarh on Agra-Mumbai high way, when they were returning after performing darshan from Seth Savanria. In the car Chouhan, his wife daughter and son in law were present. The driver was driving the car. The miscreants had fixed nails on the road which punctured the wheel of car. As soon as the car stopped five miscreants appeared there and surrounded Chouhan and others. Chaohan, Vijay Singh Dhakad and driver tried to fight with the miscreants but other miscreants hiding in the bushes also came out and trashed them. After beating them the miscreants looted cash and ornaments from them. Chouhan and Dhakad were admitted in the private hospital in Indore.
Fire breaks out at Purani Chawani Tiraha
Gwalior: A devastating fire broke out in a cold storage near Purani Chawani Tiraha on Saturday evening causing damage to the tune of `2.5 crore. The fire was control only with the help of Air Force staff and Fire brigade which took more than 14 hours. Police suspected that fire might be occurred due to leakage of Ammonia Nitrate gas. The director of cold storage Rakesh Mangal said that the fire burnt around 30,000 bags causing a loss of `2.5 crore. The fire brigade used at least 30 fire vehicles to control the fire. The fire brigade officer Devendra Sharma said that The Air force employees also tried to douse the fire up to 4 am.
CM lays foundation stones
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 106 works costing `72.83 crore at Babai, Sohagpur and Pipariya in Hoshangabad district on Sunday. Rajya Sabha member Prabhat Jha, Forest Minister Sartaj Singh, Sadhna Singh and local public representatives were present on the occasion. At Babai, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 34 works costing `14.36 crore. Chouhan also inaugurated a stadium costing `50 lakh at Sohagpur, further he laid foundation stones for 37 works costing `18.52 crore at Pipariya. At Pipariya, Chief Minister announced financial assistance for treatment of deaf and dumb girl Jyoti Sahu. He also assured to provide assistance for treatment of disabled children.
Pharmacy girl student ragging case
Bhopal: In compliance with the directive of the State Women’s Commission, the State Police department has included Section 323 and 509 in the charge sheet against Anita Sharma, an accused in the case of ‘suicide’ of a girl student of RKDF College du to ragging by her. In this regard, office of the IG (Women’s Crime) has also written a letter to Superintendent of Police Bhopal South. In a letter to DGP, Women’s Commission had recommended to include these Sections in the charge-sheet. Following examination, the Police headquarters found that it will be in accordance with law to include Sections 323 and 509 in the case in view of evidences and situation of the case.