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Indore, June 23 (IANS) After Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder, Indore in Madhya Pradesh witnessed another brutal murder wherein a mother-in-law was allegedly killed by her daughter-in-law.

An official said that the incident occurred in Indore’s Sheetal Nagar Colony late Sunday.

Police have recovered the body of the victim, who was lying in a pool of blood, in her home.

The official said that an investigation has also been initiated in the case, adding that the preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred due to domestic violence, which has been a daily nuisance in the family.

The deceased woman (mother-in-law) has been identified as Gomati, aged between 45 to 50, while the accused (daughter-in-law) has been identified as Neha. They often clashed with each other, which usually ended after an exchange of heated arguments from both sides.

On Sunday, they indulged in a physical fight. Neha, who was younger than her mother-in-law, overpowered her and dragged her towards the bathroom. Neha picked up a heavy object (probably a heavy stone), and she smashed her mother-in-law’s face repeatedly until she died.

The brutal incident came to light when Gomti’s son Sandeep reached home and saw her mother lying unconscious in a pool of blood in the bathroom.

He immediately alerted neighbours and took his mother to a nearby hospital; however, doctors declared her dead.

Meanwhile, the local area police were also informed about the incident.

Upon reaching the crime scene, police arrested Neha and initiated further investigation.

Neha and Sandeep, both residents of Indore had got married two years ago.

Meanwhile, reports also suggested that a few days ago, Gomati had gone to a police station to file a complaint against her daughter-in-law, alleging that she had threatened her to kill.

Police said that Neha has been arrested, and further investigation is underway.

–IANS

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Raipur, Aug 20 (IANS) In a stern rebuke to administrative negligence, the Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government to pay Rs 25,000 compensation each to 84 children of Government Pre-Secondary School in Lachhanpur village, Palari block, who were served food contaminated by a stray dog and later administered anti-rabies injections without parental consent or departmental disclosure.

The matter is listed for hearing on September 17.

The incident, which occurred on July 28, came to light after a news channel reported it on August 2.

According to the investigation, a stray dog entered the school kitchen and consumed part of the vegetable curry prepared for the mid-day meal. Despite being aware of the contamination, the cook and the in-charge headmaster allegedly served the same food to the students. Following complaints from parents, all 84 children were quietly given three doses of anti-rabies injections, but the school failed to inform the Education Department.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice BD Guru, while hearing the matter on Tuesday, expressed serious concern over the report submitted by the district Collector and the Education Department’s response.

The court ruled that the state had failed in its duty to ensure safe and hygienic food for schoolchildren and ordered compensation to be paid within one month. “The government and the self-help group assigned to provide mid-day meals were negligent. The food was unfit for consumption, and despite administering anti-rabies injections, the matter was suppressed. We deem it proper that Rs 25,000 be paid by the State to each student who consumed the meal,” the bench stated.

Following the media exposure and preliminary inquiry, the Jai Laxmi Self Help Group responsible for the mid-day meal was removed. District Collector Deepak Soni suspended the school’s in-charge headmaster, Netram Giri and teacher Vedprakash Patel on August 5. Additionally, annual salary increments of three other teachers—LB Ravilal Sahu, LB Nemichand Baghel, and LB Nampyari Dhruv—were withheld for dereliction of duty.

On August 6, cluster coordinator Yogesh Kumar Patel was also found guilty of negligence for failing to report the incident to higher authorities. District Education Officer Rakesh Sharma confirmed the court’s order and stated that steps are being taken to ensure such lapses do not recur.

The case has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stricter oversight of mid-day meal programmes across the state.

–IANS

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Nagpur, March 18 (IANS) Fear and tension have gripped Nagpur’s Mahal area following violent clashes and arson triggered by a demand to relocate the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from Maharashtra.

The tomb, which dates back to the 17th century, is situated in Aurangabad, now renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

In response to the violence, authorities have imposed a curfew in multiple areas of Nagpur, including Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodhara Nagar, and Kapil Nagar, restricting movement until further notice.

Residents of Mahal narrated their harrowing experiences to IANS, demanding strict action against those responsible.

One local recounted how his car was completely destroyed.

“My car is completely damaged. Hundreds of people entered our lane, shouting with petrol bombs and sticks. They burnt several cars. After repeatedly calling, the police took some time to get here, and even officers who arrived were attacked and injured,” he told IANS.

Another eyewitness told IANS that the violence erupted around 7:30 p.m. when a mob, previously dispersed from Gandhi Gate Chowk, entered their lane, vandalising property, shouting slogans and attempting to set houses on fire.

“The miscreants seemed to belong to a particular community and were enraged at Hindus living here. They even tried to enter our home and tried burning the homes. The government should take this seriously and take strict actions against all these people involved,” he said.

Another resident described how around 200-300 rioters overpowered the police, injuring officers and torching vehicles.

“No one could step out; we feared for our lives. Even the 25 police personnel on duty couldn’t control them. My neighbour’s car was burned, and my two-wheeler was damaged,” he said.

Meanwhile, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal has issued a notice under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, enforcing curfew across multiple police station jurisdictions.

According to the police notice, the violence erupted after Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal supporters gathered near Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Mahal to protest against Aurangzeb’s tomb.

During the protest, they reportedly burned a photograph of Aurangzeb and a “symbolic grave wrapped in a green cloth filled with grass.”

Reports suggest that the burning of the green cloth led to rumours that sacred verses had been set on fire, sparking violent reactions. Around 80-100 individuals reportedly turned aggressive, hurling stones at police officers and setting vehicles ablaze.

Some sources claim knives were also thrown at security personnel. Police resorted to lathi charges and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Authorities have detained 50 people in connection with the violence, and a heavy police force has been deployed to maintain order.

–IANS

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