Jamshedpur: Two separate incidents of student violence in Jamshedpur on Wednesday have sparked serious concern among parents and teachers. Fights and stabbing incidents at Motilal Nehru Public School (Bistupur) and Dimna Middle School (Mango-Dimna) have raised alarming questions about student safety and the effectiveness of school security systems. The first incident occurred outside Motilal Nehru Public School in the Bistupur police station area, where a minor collision between students after school hours escalated into a violent attack. According to sources, a student named Tausif Khan accidentally bumped into another student on the staircase. Following an argument, the accused student called…
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Kapali (Seraikela-Kharsawan): A major theft was averted in Kapali OP area on Wednesday due to the alertness of local residents. Two thieves broke into the house of Maksud Alam, located near Sarfuddin Mosque, and attempted to steal gold jewelry worth around ₹5 lakh. According to reports, the thieves have been identified as Faizan Akhtar and Pinta. They entered the house by opening the garage door and threw the stolen ornaments into a nearby vacant plot to retrieve them later. However, as they tried to flee, the women of the house spotted them. One of the thieves attempted to threaten…
Chakradharpur (West Singhbhum): In a swift action, Chakradharpur police successfully recovered two stolen motorcycles and arrested two youths involved in the theft from the Khuntpani fair. The breakthrough came on Wednesday when police received a tip-off that some youths were heading toward Sonuwa with stolen bikes. Acting on the information, the police launched a vehicle checking drive near Ramchandrapur village on the Sonuwa route. During the inspection, two youths on motorcycles were spotted speeding. When stopped, they failed to produce valid documents for the vehicles. Upon interrogation, both confessed to stealing the motorcycles from the Khuntpani fair. The arrested individuals…
Gamharia, Seraikela-Kharsawan: Acting on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner of Seraikela-Kharsawan, the Excise Department conducted a major raid on Tuesday in Ukam village under the Gamharia police station area. Based on a tip-off, officials busted an illegal country liquor distillery, destroying around 400 kilograms of Jawa (fermented raw material) and seizing 35 litres of prepared Mahua liquor from the site. During the operation, the illegal distillery operator, Sonaram Murmu, was arrested on the spot. Officials have initiated proceedings to file a case against him under relevant sections of the Excise Act. According to the Excise Superintendent, Seraikela, continuous raids…
Seraikela, Jharkhand: A major burglary was reported late Tuesday night in Pitki village under the Nimdih police station area, where unidentified thieves targeted the house of Bhadreshwar Gop. Around 1:30 a.m., the burglars drilled a hole in the main door to gain entry and broke open the locks of an almirah and trunk, escaping with cash, gold and silver jewellery, and other valuables. According to Bhadreshwar Gop, he woke up around 3 a.m. to find the main door open and household items scattered in the courtyard. On checking, he discovered that approximately ₹4 lakh in cash and jewellery were…
Seraikela, Jharkhand: In a shocking case of superstition-driven violence, an elderly woman was brutally murdered after being branded a witch in the remote Naxal-affected Raijama village under Kharsawan police station limits of Seraikela-Kharsawan district. The victim, identified as 62-year-old Guruwari Sardar, wife of late Mota Sardar, was allegedly killed and buried in a pit on a nearby hill. According to police reports, Guruwari Sardar had been missing since October 31. Acting on a secret tip-off from villagers, Kharsawan Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gaurav Kumar launched an investigation. The probe revealed that on the same day, two villagers—Gurua Sardar and Soma…
Jamshedpur: A major breakthrough has been achieved in addressing public concerns regarding the Sonari Airport expansion project. On Tuesday, Jamshedpur West MLA Saryu Rai held detailed discussions with officials from Tata Steel Land Department and TUISL, addressing issues raised by local residents. Rai mentioned that he personally visited the Sonari and Kadma areas on Monday to assess the potential impact of the expansion work. Locals had expressed apprehensions that the project might affect the church, playground, and the main road connecting Sonari to Circuit House–Bistupur. Tata Steel management clarified that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had warned that…
Jamshedpur: Panic spread in the Bhola Bagan area under Govindpur police station on Tuesday morning after the body of an unidentified youth was discovered in a drain. Local residents spotted the body and immediately informed the authorities. Responding swiftly, the station in-charge of Govindpur police arrived at the scene with a team and took the body into custody for investigation. The identity of the deceased is yet to be confirmed. While police are initially considering suicide, the condition of the body has led locals to suspect murder. The station in-charge stated that the exact cause of death—whether suicide or foul…
Jamshedpur: Panic spread in the Govindpur police station area on Tuesday morning after the body of a young man was found on a railway track. The deceased has been identified as Sagar Kevarto, a resident of Dayal Basti, Parsudih. Local residents informed the police, after which teams from Govindpur Police Station and Railway Police reached the spot. The body was recovered and sent to MGM Medical Hospital for post-mortem. Based on the condition of the body, police suspect suicide, though there is also a possibility that the youth was hit by a train. The victim’s family has so far refused…
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – A massive fire broke out late Monday night at a wholesale ready-made garment shop in Hindu Basti under the Golmuri police station area, causing panic among local residents. The blaze completely gutted the shop, destroying property estimated to be worth several lakhs of rupees. According to locals, the fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire store within hours. Clothes, furniture, the cash counter, and other materials were all reduced to ashes. On Tuesday morning, smoke was spotted rising from the shop, prompting residents to alert the owner, but by then, the damage was already extensive. The shop owner…