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Taliban national spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also posted on Twitter that large-scale offensive operations have been launched against Pakistani military bases and installations along the Durrani Line in response to Pakistani military provocations and violations.
In the case of Kamal Dhyani's death in the open pit of Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri, main contractors Himanshu Gupta and Kavish Gupta have absconded. The police is searching for him after his anticipatory bail petition was rejected by the Sessions Court and Delhi High Court. The police told the court that the accused were not joining the investigation, and raids at their locations were ongoing. The aggrieved party has demanded issuance of arrest warrant.
Bareilly Police has arrested two vicious thieves who did recce wearing burqa during the day after an encounter. One miscreant was shot in the leg. Three lakh rupees in cash, gold biscuits and silver bricks were recovered from them. The goldsmith who bought and melted the stolen goods has also been caught. These miscreants have a long criminal history, and the search for another accused is on.
The students' union at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University is protesting demanding implementation of the UGC rules. The students had called for a march to the Education Ministry, but the police stopped them on the campus. Several policemen were injured and around 40-50 students were detained when the protests turned violent. Student leaders raised questions over police action in the peaceful march.
People suffered eye irritation and breathing problems due to gas spread in Indore's Raoji market on Thursday night. This incident happened when a scrap dealer cut an old gas cylinder. It is suspected that there was ammonia gas in the cylinder. Police reduced the effect of the gas by spraying foam and water. Some people also reached the hospital. The interrogation of the scrap dealer is continuing.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a strong message against encroachment and smuggling on the India-Nepal border in Sikti, Araria. He clarified that the 10 kilometer stretch will be made encroachment free and illegal constructions will be demolished. Shah directed the security agencies to remain alert and take strict action against the encroachers. He said that no laxity in border security will be tolerated.
At Noida's Yatharth Hospital, doctors saved the life of an elderly patient whose stomach had slipped near the chest. This serious condition called Gastric Volvulus with Hiatus Hernia was treated with laparoscopic keyhole surgery. The team of Dr. Manoj Gupta and Dr. Alok Dubey successfully performed the operation, due to which the patient recovered and was discharged the very next day. This surgery will also prevent reflux problems in the future.
Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan reviewed the preparations for Chardham Yatra. This year, QR codes will be installed on the yatra route, through which travelers will be able to know the history of the places. He directed to pay special attention to health services, power supply, disaster management and crowd control. It was asked to activate hospitals on Kedarnath-Badrinath road, ensure WhatsApp alerts and advance deployment of equipment.
The festival of Holi was celebrated with great pomp on Friday at the State Congress Bhawan in Dehradun. State President Ganesh Godiyal and veteran leaders like Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya, Pritam Singh and Harak Singh Rawat came together and danced on the songs of Holyaar. Holiyars and folk artists of Pauri added charm to the programme. Godiyal wished everyone a happy Holi and gave a message of love and harmony.
Three coaches of a goods train derailed near Sarla station of Sambalpur-Jharsuguda section on Thursday night. After this incident, other trains were diverted to other tracks, due to which there was no disruption in traffic. The engineering team of Sambalpur Railway Division has reached the spot and is working to bring the derailed coaches back on track.