Jharkhand’s Rahul Singh gang shooter injured in police encounter in Ranchi, two held

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Ranchi, Oct 27 (IANS) A shooter associated with Jharkhand’s notorious Rahul Singh gang was injured in an encounter with the police in Ranchi’s Nayasarai area on Tuesday, officials said.

The shooter, along with an associate, was arrested after the gunfight.

The exchange of fire took place near the railway line in the Nayasarai locality under the Assembly police station limits. The injured accused, identified as Shahid, sustained a bullet injury to his leg during the operation and was admitted to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for treatment.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rakesh Ranjan said the gang had been under police surveillance following a recent firing incident near a petrol pump on Ring Road in the Kanke police station area, in which members of the Rahul Singh gang were involved.

According to the SSP, police received specific intelligence that Shahid, a shooter associated with the gang, was heading towards the Assembly area from Daladali Chowk on a motorcycle along with an accomplice to carry out a major criminal act. Acting on the tip-off, a special police team laid a trap and cordoned off the Nayasarai area.

As the suspects found themselves surrounded from all sides, they opened indiscriminate fire at the police team. The police retaliated in self-defence, during which Shahid was hit by a bullet in the leg. Despite being injured, he attempted to flee but was chased down and nabbed along with his associate.

Police recovered a country-made pistol and two live cartridges from the spot.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Shahid is a resident of Lohardaga district and is suspected to have been involved in several serious criminal incidents in Ranchi and neighbouring districts.

Police suspect his involvement in the firing at the Kanke petrol pump, a robbery case in Bero, and a shooting incident at the Shivaliya Construction site associated with the Bharatmala Project in Gumla district.

Following the encounter, Ranchi police launched a search operation across various parts of the city to track down other members of the gang, officials said.

–IANS

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New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) In a significant development for urban transport security in the National Capital Region (NCR), the security of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) ‘Namo Bharat’ corridor was formally entrusted to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) during a ceremony held at Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar.

The induction is a major step towards integrated, technology-driven security for India’s first high-speed regional transit system in the NCR. It marks the commencement of full-scale CISF deployment for securing India’s first high-speed regional transit system, reinforcing safe, secure, and efficient travel for commuters across NCR.

During the ceremony, NCRTC Managing Director Shalabh Goel handed over a symbolic insignia key to CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan. The ceremonial exchange reflected the formal transfer of security responsibilities of the RRTS ‘Namo Bharat’ corridor to the CISF.

Praveer Ranjan also laid the foundation stone for the construction of bachelor accommodation, which will play a crucial role towards strengthening infrastructure support for CISF personnel deployed on RRTS duties.

Senior officers from the CISF and the NCRTC reviewed operational preparedness, assessed infrastructure readiness, and also interacted with personnel deployed for securing the corridor.

The CISF’s deployment will ensure comprehensive security coverage across the RRTS network, including advanced surveillance systems, access control mechanisms, anti-sabotage checks, and swift response capabilities, officials said.

Elaborating on the importance of the event, the DG said: “The induction of CISF into the RRTS ‘Namo Bharat’ network marks a significant step in securing India’s next-generation transport infrastructure. As mobility systems become faster and more interconnected, our approach to security must be equally advanced, integrated, and technology-driven.”

He stressed that the CISF is committed to delivering a seamless, robust, and passenger-centric security environment that not only safeguards infrastructure but also “inspires confidence among commuters”.

“We look forward to working closely with NCRTC and all stakeholders to set new benchmarks in transit security,” the CISF DG said.

Praveer Ranjan, along with Goel and others, undertook a short journey on the Namo Bharat corridor as part of a familiarisation visit. They travelled from New Ashok Nagar to Anand Vihar and then from Anand Vihar to Sarai Kale Khan RRTS stations in the Namo Bharat system.

According to the official statement, the formal induction of the CISF, coupled with earlier integration with the Delhi Metro system through a jointly developed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), ensures a unified and harmonised security architecture across transit networks, incorporating uniform protocols, coordinated inspections, controlled access management, and enhanced passenger safety.

The RRTS ‘Namo Bharat’ project, implemented by the NCRTC under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, is a flagship initiative aimed at providing fast, reliable, and sustainable regional connectivity. With trains designed to operate at speeds of up to 180 km/h, the Delhi–Meerut corridor under Phase I is set to significantly reduce travel time across NCR.

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MP Shocker: 19-yr-old girl dragged into forest, gang-raped; six held

Bhopal, Dec 31 (IANS) A 19-year-old girl was allegedly dragged into a forest and gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred at a village surrounded by dense forest area under Jiyawan police station, around 35 km from district headquarters Singrauli on Monday evening.

The incident came to light after the victim along with her parents reached Jiyawan police station and lodged a complaint on Tuesday.

According to police, the victim said that, when she along with one of her male friends was returning home on Monday evening, a group of men cornered them on the way.

The accused persons beat up her male friend and chased him away. After that, they overpowered the girl and dragged her into the forest. Two of the accused took turns raping her, while the others fled the scene.

Her male friend, who had been assaulted and sent away, informed the survivor’s family. They rushed to the location but arrived after the accused had left.

Later, the victim reached her home and narrated the incident to her parents, following which, they approached the police and lodged an FIR.

Police said after receiving the complaint, the victim was taken for a medical test, which confirmed rape. Subsequently, multiple teams were deployed to search the accused persons.

“All six persons have been arrested and have been booked under the relevant charges and investigations are underway,” Singrauli Additional SP Shivkumar Verma said.

Arrested persons have been identified as Sugreev Rawat, Vakar Rawat, Rajesh Rawat, Dinesh Rawat, Sunil Rawat and Sanjay Rawat. They all are residents of the Akori village of Singrauli.

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Developed nation remains a distant dream unless agriculture develops: Vice Prez Dhankhar

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said that agriculture is the spine of the country’s rural development while emphsising that unless agriculture develops, a developed nation remains a distant dream.

“Agriculture is the spine of rural development. Unless agriculture develops, the rural landscape cannot be changed. And unless the rural landscape changes, we cannot aspire to have a developed nation. To be a developed nation by 2047, our income has to go up eightfold. That’s a daunting challenge. That challenge can find a solution only when the village economy grows. The village economy can look up only when the farmer and their family are involved in marketing, value addition, and generating clusters to become self-sufficient,” the Vice President said.

Vice President Dhankhar here on Sunday conferred the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2024, honouring outstanding achievements in agriculture, rural development, and journalism. Speaking at the event, Vice President Dhankhar lauded the extraordinary legacy of Chaudhary Charan Singh, emphasising his relentless dedication to rural development, farmers’ welfare, and inclusive growth, a statement by the Vice President’s Secretariat read.

Praising Chaudhary Charan Singh, the Vice President said: “Chaudhary Charan Singh was one of the finest persons in the country. A person who encapsulates transparency, accountability, integrity, commitment to rural development, commitment to farmers, and was all throughout fearless in expression of his views.”

Reflecting on the leadership, Vice President Dhankhar said: “Chaudhary Charan Singh is defined by sublimity, statesmanship, farsightedness, and growth that is inclusive. No wonder he became the first Chief Minister of the largest state of the Republic of India, and then Prime Minister.”

Expressing concern over the lack of recognition of his contributions, he said: “It pains the heart when people are short-sighted in assessing the great contributions of this man. His astounding qualities, his deep dedication, and his knowledge of rural India are subjects of reflection for enlightened individuals worldwide. A son of the soil, he was mindful not just of rural India but urban India as well, with a vision aligned with our civilisational ethos.”

Addressing the awardees of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2024, the Vice-President spoke on India’s economic trajectory.

“Undoubtedly, at the moment, India is on the rise as never before. Indisputably, our economy is blossoming. We are the fifth largest globally and on track to becoming the third largest, ahead of Japan and Germany. But to be a developed nation by 2047, our income must increase eightfold — a daunting challenge.”

Addressing this challenge, Vice President Dhankhar stressed the need for strengthening the village economy.

“Village economy can look up only when the farmer and their family are involved in marketing, value addition, and generating clusters all around, leading to self-sufficiency. The greatest market we have is agricultural produce, yet farming communities are hardly involved with it. The farming sector must be prioritised by governments for it to become an engine of economic development,” he said.

The Vice-President also underscored the essence of democracy, saying: “Expression and dialogue define democracy. How democratic a nation is defined by the state of expression of its individuals and organizations. For any democracy to succeed, expression and dialogue must go hand in hand with great responsibility on both sides.”

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