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Servant robs elderly woman of jewellery and cash in Kolkata, attempts to kill her with pillow

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) Kolkata Police have launched a search for a man accused of robbing an elderly woman, who had employed him as a servant, and attempting to murder her, an official said on Monday.

The police official said that a complaint was lodged on Sunday by the family of the elderly woman who has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Based on the complaint, the police have started an investigation into the case.

The incident took place in north Kolkata’s Jorabagan area.

According to the complaint, the woman was robbed of gold jewellery and cash worth Rs 70,000. When she sought to resist, the servant tried to kill her by tying a belt around her neck and pressing a pillow on her face. Although she somehow survived, she was seriously injured and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

Police said that the elderly woman lived on the fifth floor of a multi-storey building on Maharshi Debendra Road, and for the past few years, a man named Sanjay Ghosh had been working as a servant in her house and had earned her trust

On Saturday afternoon, after drinking heavily, he entered the woman’s flat and locked the door. At first, the woman did not suspect anything, and as usual, he inquired about how she was doing. Suddenly, he went to the kitchen, picked up a knife and placed it on her neck. As she started screaming for help, Ghosh turned on the TV and increased its volume so that the screams could not be heard outside.

According to the police, the elderly woman remained silent in fear of her life. The servant took the opportunity to rob her of a gold necklace and gold earrings she was wearing. He then snatched the key ring from her waist, opened her wardrobe, and took out Rs 70,000.

As he tried to escape, the woman started screaming, and he tried to strangle her with the belt. As she fought back, he sought to smother her with a pillow. She almost fell unconscious, and Ghosh fled with the money and jewellery.

The woman lay almost unconscious at home for several hours. Later, when others enquired about her, they found the door locked from outside, broke it open, and took her to a nearby hospital. Family members later filed a written complaint with Jorabagan Police Station, and the woman narrated the entire incident to the police from her hospital bed.

Police have started investigations, and investigators are examining CCTV footage of the area to ascertain from where Ghosh escaped. A search has also been launched for him.

–IANS

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Haryana IPS officers anguished over suicide of Puran Kumar

Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The IPS Officers’ Association (Haryana Cadre) on Friday expressed deep grief and condolences over the sudden and untimely demise of senior police officer Y. Puran Kumar, IPS.

The association prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. A delegation led by Hardeep Singh Doon, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Telecom, Highways and Traffic), visited the residence of the late officer’s wife, Amneet P. Kumar, IAS, to personally convey their condolences.

On this occasion, senior police officers assured the family of all possible support and assistance.

Members of the IPS Officers’ Association gathered to pay homage to the departed soul by observing two minutes of silence.

The association stands firmly with the bereaved family in this hour of grief and prays to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss.

Haryana’s Inspector General of Police (IG) Y. Puran Kumar, an IPS of the 2001 batch, allegedly shot himself on Tuesday at his residence in Sector 11 in Chandigarh.

Police said Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself with his service revolver, and his body was found by his daughter in the basement.

Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur told the media that information regarding a reported suicide was received from House No. 116, Sector 11, Chandigarh, around 1.30 p.m.

As per reports, Kumar took the gun from a gunman on Monday. Last month, Kumar was transferred to Sunaria Jail in Rohtak, the same jail where Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim is serving his sentence in the case of sexual exploitation of sadhvis.

Previously, Kumar had raised questions over the promotion of certain IPS officers belonging to the 1991, 1996, 1997, and 2005 batches. An engineering graduate, he was born on May 19, 1973, and was due to retire on May 31, 2033.

–IANS

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Gujarat: ‘Mera Desh Pehle’ showcases PM Modi’s nation first vision

Gandhinagar, Oct 11 (IANS) The grand first-ever show of ‘Mera Desh Pehle’, the thrilling story of the transformation of a new India taking shape under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was held in GIFT City, Gandhinagar.

The show beautifully portrayed the inspiring journey of PM Modi – from his birthplace, Vadnagar, where his life’s journey began, to his rise as the Prime Minister who brought global pride to India.

The performance not only showcased the untold aspects of his life dedicated to the nation but also vividly brought before the audience a reflection of a movement of national consciousness rather than being just a cultural presentation.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, BJP State President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Ministers of the State Cabinet, prominent leaders from the industry and trade sector, including Pankaj Patel, Pranav Adani, Torrent Family, Chintan Thaker of ASSOCHAM, and many other distinguished leaders, industrialists, traders, and senior secretaries and high officials, including Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi, enjoyed the performance.

The show captured the incredible journey of PM Modi — from being a courageous student in Vadnagar, to leading the Somnath-Ayodhya Rath Yatra and the Ekta Yatra to Kashmir, where he bravely hoisted the Tricolour at Lal Chowk despite threats from separatists.

It also depicted the valorous Operation Sindoor guided by the Prime Minister, the realisation of the Ram Mandir vision, and many other historic milestones through a spectacular blend of visuals, music, and drama that enthralled the audience.

More than 200 artists, including renowned film actor Akshay Kumar, along with the engaging and accurate direction of writer, producer, and presenter Manoj Muntashir, filled the GIFT City premises with a spirit of patriotism.

The presence of youth and social leaders who gathered in large numbers to watch this show has proven that ‘Mera Desh Pehle’ is not just an ordinary show, but has become a symbol of the ideology of a new generation.

The ‘Mera Desh Pehle’ – The Untold Story of Shri Narendra Modi’, which is taking place across the country, is proof that the ‘Nation First’ sentiment under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has now become a historical cultural movement, in which everyone, including the youth of the Prime Minister’s home state, Gujarat, is enthusiastically participating.

–IANS

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