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Kerala High Court Demands Comprehensive Investigation into Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Conspiracy
Oct 22, 2025 12:27 am CST
The Kerala High Court has ordered a thorough investigation into the Sabarimala temple gold theft, stating it appears to be part of a broader conspiracy involving Travancore Devaswom Board officials at multiple levels. Court documents reveal approximately 475 grams of temple gold remain unaccounted for after sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti was improperly given custody of gold-plated idols in 2019, with evidence suggesting deliberate mishandling and potential cover-up attempts.
Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Suspended Following CBI Arrest in Rs 8 Lakh Bribery Case
Oct 19, 2025 01:38 am CST
Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar has been suspended following his arrest by the CBI in an Rs 8 lakh bribery case. Authorities seized over Rs 7.50 crore cash, gold jewelry, luxury watches, and documents for multiple properties during searches at his residence. The senior IPS officer allegedly demanded monthly payments from a scrap dealer to settle a previous case against him.
9 Arrested Following Violent Protests at Baksa Jail in Zubeen Garg Death Case Investigation
Oct 18, 2025 10:27 pm CST
Authorities have arrested nine individuals and identified several others involved in violent protests outside Baksa jail, where five accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case were transferred. Police discovered a WhatsApp group orchestrating the unrest, with an admin from Bangalore inciting violence. The demonstrations resulted in 40 injured police personnel and damaged vehicles, requiring baton charges and tear gas to restore order. Security remains heightened while a special investigation team continues probing the singer's drowning in Singapore.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Two Bandmates Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody as Singapore Police Find No Foul Play
Oct 18, 2025 12:08 am CST
Two associates of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg have been sent to 14-day judicial custody following their CID remand. Singapore authorities have stated they don't suspect foul play in the 52-year-old cultural icon's death but continue investigating. The singer was found dead while swimming in Singapore on September 19, with autopsy results shared with Indian officials as the investigation could take three more months to complete.
CBI Uncovers Rs 7.5 Crore Cash in IPS Officer Bribery Case During Punjab and Chandigarh Raids
Oct 17, 2025 11:55 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted extensive raids across Punjab and Chandigarh, uncovering Rs 7.5 crore in cash, gold jewelry, luxury watches, and documents for multiple properties from DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's residence. The 2009-batch IPS officer and his associate were caught in a bribery scheme and have been remanded to 14 days judicial custody while financial investigations continue.
Reliance Power CFO Arrested by ED in Rs 68 Crore Bank Guarantee Fraud Investigation
Oct 16, 2025 08:05 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Ashok Kumar Pal, Executive Director and CFO of Reliance Power Limited, in connection with an alleged Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee case. Pal has been placed in judicial custody following extensive questioning, with Reliance Power claiming to be a victim of third-party fraud while distancing Anil Ambani from the matter. The arrest follows broader ED investigations into Reliance Group companies.
NSA Invoked Against Mastermind of 2023 Sambhal Mosque Survey Violence: A Comprehensive Report
Oct 16, 2025 02:13 am CST
The article covers the invocation of the National Security Act against Mulla Afroz, the alleged mastermind behind the 2023 Sambhal violence that erupted during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. It details the circumstances of the violence that resulted in four deaths, Afroz's role in inciting the mob, and the preventive detention measures taken by authorities to maintain public order.
5 Suspects in Zubeen Garg Death Case Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Assam
Oct 15, 2025 06:04 pm CST
Five individuals accused in the death case of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg have been sent to 14-day judicial custody in Baksa district jail. The suspects, including Northeast Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, were previously in CID custody as part of an ongoing investigation into Garg's drowning during a Singapore yacht party on September 19.
Protests Erupt in Assam as Accused in Zubeen Garg's Death Case Transferred to New Baksa Prison
Oct 15, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Massive protests broke out in Assam's Baksa district after five individuals arrested in connection with singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore were transferred to a newly-constructed prison. Fans allege the state government is protecting the accused by housing them in a facility with numerous amenities and no other inmates.
CCTV Footage Reveals Police Brutality in Engineering Student's Death Case in Bhopal
Oct 14, 2025 02:35 am CST
Exclusive CCTV footage obtained by NDTV shows police officers chasing and assaulting Udit Gayki, a 22-year-old engineering student, hours before his death in Bhopal. The evidence contradicts official accounts, showing sustained force by officers preceding Gayki's death from a ruptured pancreas. Two constables have been arrested while the family demands an independent CBI investigation.