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Patna, Jan 27 (IANS) After the firing incident in Nauranga-Jalalpur village under Mokama block, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), and Special Task Force (STF) are conducting raids at different locations to apprehend Monu Singh and his associates.

SIT and STF teams conducted raids in multiple locations on Sunday night, including Haveli Kharagpur in Munger district, Jamui, Lakhisarai, and Taal in Mokama, in an attempt to capture Monu Singh.

However, they have not been able to arrest Monu Singh or his associates so far.

Following the incident in Nauranga-Jalajpur on January 22, Sonu Singh was arrested by Patna Police and presented before the Barh sub-divisional court.

Sonu Singh has been sent to 14 days’ judicial custody and is currently lodged in Phulwarisharif jail.

Former MLA Anant Singh, in connection with the incident, surrendered in Barh court and is presently being held in Patna’s Beur jail.

Despite these arrests, Monu Singh remains at large, which continues to pose a significant threat.

Law enforcement authorities are actively working to locate and apprehend him.

Urmila Devi, the mother of Sonu and Monu Singh, revealed that an AK 47 was used during the Nauranga-Jalajpur firing incident from Anant Singh’s side.

The Bihar STF is now involved in the investigation to trace and recover the AK 47 as part of the search operations.

The Mokama incident has drawn significant attention, and the authorities are under pressure to bring Monu Singh and other involved parties to justice promptly.

So far, four FIRs have been registered in Pachmahala police station in Patna against Anant Singh and Sonu-Monu gang members.

One FIR was registered against six individuals, including Sonu Singh, his brother Monu Singh, their father Pramod Singh, their mother Urmila Devi, and Dilip Singh, a resident of Dahaur village in Barh, along with one other individual.

The FIR was lodged by Uday Yadav, a supporter of Anant Singh, who was injured during a clash on January 22 and is currently undergoing treatment at PMCH Patna.

According to the FIR, Uday Yadav alleged that Sonu Singh and his father Pramod Singh fired on him using an AK 47, which escalated the situation.

Another FIR was lodged by Mukesh Singh, the house owner, who filed a named FIR against Sonu Singh and Monu Singh, accusing them of illegally grabbing his house.

It is alleged that Sonu-Monu locked the house, prompting Mukesh to seek help.

Urmila Devi, the mother of Sonu-Monu, filed a counter-FIR against Anant Singh and his supporters, claiming that they attacked her house during the confrontation using AK 47 assault rifles.

The police themselves registered an FIR against Sonu-Monu, their associates and Anant Singh and his men.

This FIR mentions a scuffle with the police that occurred when officers attempted to unlock Mukesh Singh’s house during the incident.

–IANS

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Kota, Jan 24 (IANS) In response to the alarming rise in suicide cases among coaching students, Kota Range Inspector-General (IG) of Police Ravi Dutt Gaur has announced plans to convene a large-scale meeting with operators of coaching institutes.

The initiative aims to address the pressing concerns of students’ well-being and mental health, especially as coaching centres continue to play a crucial role in the academic lives of students preparing for competitive exams like NEET and JEE.

IG Gaur highlighted the critical need for a thorough evaluation process during student admissions. “The question of relieving the child of tension is of utmost importance,” he remarked.

Gaur suggested that it is essential to assess whether the student truly has an interest in the field they are pursuing.

“This decision should be made by the student and their parents,” he said, emphasising that the child’s genuine aspirations must be considered from the outset.

Once admitted, he proposed that coaching institutes take a more personalised approach to assessing student progress.

“For students who may not have the potential to succeed in a particular field, it is the responsibility of the coaching teachers to guide them away from the field and suggest alternative career options,” Gaur explained.

He also urged that students facing financial difficulties be offered reduced fees or other provisions to ensure they are not overwhelmed by worries over the financial burdens being borne by their parents.

A more holistic approach to student welfare is also on Gaur’s radar. He proposed the formation of a selection committee at the time of admission, which would involve interviews with the students and their parents.

“We need to ensure that the child truly wants to pursue a career in engineering or medicine,” Gaur said.

“We should also consider involving psychologists in these discussions to better understand the child’s mental and emotional readiness,” he said.

He stressed that students who are genuinely interested in their studies tend to thrive and do not feel the intense stress that often leads to tragic outcomes.

“Children who are forced into fields they are not passionate about or who face external pressure are more likely to experience stress,” he added.

Gaur also encouraged open communication between students, their parents, and their teachers.

“It’s important that students feel they can openly discuss their personal problems, whether with their parents, teachers, or hostel wardens,” he stated.

In line with this approach, Gaur suggested that coaching institutes create smaller student groups to maintain close, personal communication with each student, ensuring teachers are aware of their students’ academic and personal challenges.

“By fostering this kind of environment, teachers can better understand the student’s life outside of studies,” he noted.

Additionally, IG Gaur acknowledged the role of technology in modern education, particularly mobile devices. While there are concerns about excessive use of mobiles, he highlighted that, when used correctly, mobile technology can be a powerful tool for students.

“Students can access resources, AI tools, and even study materials from their phones or laptops. It all depends on how the students choose to use these technologies,” Gaur concluded.

Earlier on January 22, two students allegedly died by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota. Both incidents occurred in the Jawahar Nagar police station area.

This marks the fifth suicide case of the month in Kota, with four of the victims preparing for JEE and one for NEET UG.

–IANS

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New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday undertook a review of the progress of Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission to ensure the quality of medicines.

Pharmacovigilance by IPC plays a major role in safeguarding patient health. The body regulates the quality, safety, and efficacy of the India-made medicines for both the domestic and global markets.

Nadda stated that the efforts signal the country’s growing scientific self-reliance. The meeting was themed ‘advancing towards Viksit Bharat by ensuring pharmaceutical quality and safety’.

“Reviewed the progress of the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) and appreciated its sustained efforts in strengthening pharmacopeial standards, pharmacovigilance systems, and regulatory science,” the Health Ministry shared in a post on social media platform X.

“IPC plays a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines for the people of India and the global community. These efforts reflect our growing scientific self-reliance and are aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he added.

Recently, the IPC, Ghaziabad, signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Nagaland Medical Council, the Nagaland State Drugs Control Administration (NSDCA), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, and the State Pharmacy Council, Government of Nagaland.

“The collaboration seeks to strengthen pharmacovigilance and materiovigilance, promote adverse event reporting, build stakeholder capacity, expand adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring centres/ Medical Device Adverse Event Monitoring Centres (MDMCs), and advance safe medicine use through the National Formulary of India across healthcare facilities in Nagaland,” the Health Ministry said.

Notably, the MoU with Nagaland Drugs Control Administration is IPC’s second MoU, followed by UPFDA, and the first of its kind in the North Eastern region.

In September, the IPC launched the National Pharmacovigilance Week and urged healthcare professionals and patients to actively participate in pharmacovigilance.

The week-long campaign aimed to sensitise healthcare professionals, regulators, researchers, and the public to actively report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) through simplified digital platforms.

–IANS

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