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38 high-risk districts in Rajasthan selected for drive against child marriage

Chittorgarh and Bhilwara districts have a child marriage prevalence of over 40%, while nine other districts have a 30% to 40% prevalence; NGO drive to focus on community efforts, legal interventions

Gujarat cybercrime unit dismantles pan-India online fraud racket linked to Nigerian syndicate

AHMEDABAD: In a major breakthrough, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have busted a six-member interstate cyber fraud gang that allegedly duped a city businessman of Rs 32.7 lakh through a fake export deal involving a homeopathic medicine and later funnelled the money to a Nigerian cyber syndicate. The accused, operating from multiple cities including Jamnagar, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, were caught after a meticulous digital and human intelligence operation led by senior officers of the Cyber Crime Unit. The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have exposed a sophisticated international scam, arresting six members of a gang that channelled money from Indian victims to a Nigerian cyber network through fake pharmaceutical export deals. The operation revealed a well-coordinated racket spread across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The case came to light when businessman Nihar Verma filed a complaint stating that he had been duped of Rs 32.72 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of an African pharmaceutical company. The gang had contacted him online, claiming they sought an Indian supplier for Eupatorium Mercola, a homeopathic liquid used in Africa for treating malaria and dengue. The fraudsters lured Verma into believing he could earn huge profits by sourcing the product from a supposed Indian vendor, Sharma Enterprises Manufacturing, and reselling it to the African buyer. Initially, to gain his trust, the complainant was asked to purchase a sample worth Rs 5.52 lakh, which was supposedly verified by an African lab scientist in Delhi named Moshin Murray. Convinced that the deal was legitimate, Verma proceeded with a larger order, transferring Rs 27 lakh as an advance to a bank account shared by the accused. However, when he personally visited the claimed address of Sharma Enterprises in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, he discovered that no such company existed, exposing the elaborate online con. Following the complaint, registered under IPC Sections 316(2), 318(4), 319(2), 61(2), and IT Act Sections 66(C) and 66(D), the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ahmedabad, swung into action. Using advanced technical surveillance and human intelligence, the team tracked digital footprints and bank transactions linked to the accused. Initially, five suspects, Asgar Aziz Pathan, Abhishek Maheshbhai Joshi, Pravinbhai Bhojabhai Nandania, Deep Popatpari Goswami, and Nitin Babubhai Bhatia, were arrested from Jamnagar. Acting on leads from interrogations, two separate teams led by Police Inspector P.V. Vaghela and Police Inspector C.T. Desai were dispatched to Bengaluru and Mumbai, resulting in the arrest of six accused in total, including key operatives connected to the Nigerian handlers. Speaking on the operation, a senior Cyber Crime Police official said, This was not a routine cyber fraud; it was a layered scam executed with international coordination. The accused created fake identities, websites, and business profiles to trap the victim. Our teams tracked multiple digital trails and bank accounts to uncover how the funds were routed to a Nigerian network. Six accused have been arrested, and further investigation is underway to trace their foreign links. Sources within the Cyber Crime Cell revealed that the arrested accused allegedly acted as money mules, transferring funds received from victims across accounts in India and abroad, making detection difficult. The seized digital evidence, including mobile phones, forged documents, and banking credentials, is now being analysed for deeper connections. Officials said more arrests are likely as the investigation widens to trace the Nigerian masterminds who allegedly orchestrated the operation through fake import-export fronts and online intermediaries. The Ahmedabad Cyber Police have urged citizens to remain cautious about online trade offers promising high returns, stressing that no legitimate company asks for large advances without physical verification.

Police constable shoots himself dead in Rajasthan jail

JAIPUR : A constable posted at the Bhilwara district jail allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle while on duty late Saturday night, police said. The suspected suicide happened when constable Ramkishor Modival (37) of the 13th Battalion of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) was deployed at a watchtower inside the jail premises. Just before the end of his shift, he allegedly fired a bullet into his chest from his service rifle. He died on the spot, Jail Superintendent Shailendra Singh Faujdar said. Police said the reason behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained. The incident came to light when another constable, Babulal, arrived to relieve him and found him lying in a pool of blood and immediately informed the jail administration. A team from the Kotwali police station and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reached the spot and collected evidence. The body was videographed and later shifted to the mortuary of Mahatma Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem. Ramkishor's elder brother, Nanuram (40), had lodged a report with the Kotwali police station on Sunday morning, describing the death as suspicious. Police said the constable was a resident of Harmada village near Kishangarh in Ajmer district and had returned from leave on Saturday. He was on duty from 6 pm to 10 pm when the incident occurred. An investigation is underway, officials added. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

Rajasthan officer slaps gas station staff, says I am the SDM

Three petrol pump employees were arrested in Jaipurs Bhilwara on October 22, after getting into a physical altercation with a Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, October 21, was captured on CCTV camera, showing sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Chhotu Lal Sharma slapping the petrol pump employee for not giving his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

HEG Surges as Subsidiary Secures 1,230 Crore Credit Facility from SBI for Lithium-Ion Project

Mumbai, October 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of HEG Ltd surged nearly 2% in Wednesdays session after its wholly-owned subsidiary TACC, part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, secured a 1,230 crore credit facility from the State Bank of India (SBI). The funding will support the setup of a greenfield manufacturing facility in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, dedicated ... Read more HEG Surges as Subsidiary Secures 1,230 Crore Credit Facility from SBI for Lithium-Ion Project

HEG Shares Gain as Subsidiary Secures 1,230 Crore Credit Facility from SBI

Mumbai, October 16 (Daily Kiran): Shares of HEG Ltd surged nearly 2% in Thursdays trading session after the company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, TACC (The Advanced Carbon Company) part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group has received a credit facility of 1,230 crore sanctioned by the State Bank of India (SBI). The ... Read more HEG Shares Gain as Subsidiary Secures 1,230 Crore Credit Facility from SBI

PM Modi launches 35,440 crore two farm schemes, inaugurates projects worth 5,450 crore

Among the projects inaugurated are artificial insemination training centres in Bengaluru and Jammu and Kashmir, centres of excellence at Amreli and Banas, an IVF lab in Assam under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, milk powder plants at Mehsana, Indore, and Bhilwara

Mother, Grandfather Held After Newborn Found Abandoned With Lips Sealed In Rajasthans Forest

A 19-day-old baby was found abandoned in Bhilwara forest with lips glued and a stone in his mouth. His mother and maternal grandfather have been arrested.

Mother Detained Days After Baby Found Abandoned In Forest With Lips Glued

Days after a newborn was found abandoned in a forest in Rajasthan's Bhilwara, with his lips sealed with glue and a stone inside, the police have detained the baby's mother and maternal grandfather.

Man beaten to death in Rajasthan's Bhilwara on suspicion of cow smuggling, SIT formed

JAIPUR: A 32-year-old young man from Madhya Pradeshs Mandsaur district has allegedly been lynched in Rajasthans Bhilwara district on suspicion of cow smuggling. The victim, Sheru Susadia, died during treatment on September 19, three days after being brutally assaulted. His companion Mohsin managed to escape unhurt. According to an FIR filed by his family, Sheru had gone to the Lambiya cattle fair in Bhilwara to purchase cattle. While he was returning home along with a cousin on the night of September 16, a vehicle intercepted them around 3 am. Nearly 10 men allegedly dragged the two out of their vehicle, accusing them of cow slaughter. Despite Sherus explanation that the animals were legally bought domestic cattle, the attackers refused to believe him. The mob reportedly thrashed Sheru with sticks and looted Rs 36,000 that he was carrying. His cousin and companion on the trip, Mohsin, managed to flee, but Sheru was left critically injured. His cousin Manzoor also alleged that one of the accused called him from Sherus phone and demanded Rs 50,000 to spare his life. Sheru was admitted to a hospital in Bhilwara before being shifted to SMS Hospital in Jaipur due to a serious head injury. At the Jaipur hospital, Sheru ultimately succumbed to his injuries on September 19. Bhilwara police have so far arrested five of the nine accused Himanshu Sharma, Dharamraj Kumawat, Deepak Kumawat, Rahul Lohar, and Durgesh Bairwa. They have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for attempted murder and causing intentional injury. Police are also searching for four absconding accused Deva Gurjar, Kunal Malpura, Pradeep Rajpurohit and Nitesh Saini. Superintendent of Police Dharmendra Singh Yadav said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe this case. The postmortem report and pathological findings are awaited. The exact cause of death will be determined only on the basis of these, he added. Sherus family, including his wife and two young children, denied allegations of cow smuggling, claiming he had purchased the cattle legally. The family has submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police demanding strict action and compensation. Bhilwara Sadar Haji Mohammad Sharif also met the SP and urged swift punishment for the culprits. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who visited Bhilwara on Monday, described the incident as a case of mob lynching. This is a very sad incident. What will happen to the family of a person when so many people surround and kill him? There should be an impartial investigation and the truth should come out, he said, calling for immediate police action to prevent recurrence of such attacks.

Rajasthan SHOCKER! Newborn Found Abandoned in Forest With Stone in Mouth and Feviquick Sealed

In a shocking case from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, a newborn was found abandoned in a forest with a stone stuffed in his mouth and Feviquick applied. Villagers rescued the baby, who is now receiving treatment in hospital.

Lips Sealed With Glue, Stone Inside Mouth, Newborn Found Abandoned In Rajasthan Forest

A 15-day-old baby was found abandoned in a forest in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. The baby's lips were sealed shut with glue, and when the person who found him managed to open the mouth, he found a stone inside it.

Proper Clothes, Tika, Aadhaar: Bajrang Dal Lays Down Rules For Navratra Garba

Signboards, posters and warnings, dos and don'ts on how garba festivities are to be conducted have come up across the cities of Kota and Bhilwara in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan: Cow vigilantes demand Rs 80K ransom; cattle trader dies after assault

A 32-year-old Muslim cattle trader was brutally attacked by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan on suspicion of cow smuggling. The victim, Sheru Susadiya from Madhya Pradeshs Mandsaur district, had purchased a bull from Bhilwaras Lambiya cattle fair on September 16 and was returning home with his companion, 34-year-old Mohsin Dol. Susadiya and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Muslim youth performs last rites of Hindu woman in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

JAIPUR: In a heartwarming display of communal harmony, the last rites of a 67-year-old Hindu woman, who was living alone, were performed by a Muslim youth in Rajasthan's Bhilwara. Shanti Devi, a resident of Jangi Chowk in Gandhi Nagar area of Bhilwara, had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital where she died on Sunday. She had been living alone since 2018 after the death of her three daughters and a son. With no one from her family present to shoulder the responsibility, 30-year-old Asgar Ali Khan, who grew up seeing Shanti Devi as a mother figure, came forward. She would love me like a mother since my childhood. She would ask me every day if I had eaten or how I was feeling. After she passed away, I felt like I had lost my mother again, he said with teary eyes. My parents passed away long ago, and Shanti Devi filled that void. Even during Covid, when she was unwell, I took care of her. On Sunday, after she passed away, I felt like I had lost my mother again, Khan said Supported by his neighbours and friends -- Ashfaq Qureshi, Abid Qureshi, Shakir Pathan, Firoz Qureshi, Inayat and Zabid, Khan arranged for the funeral, carried the bier on the shoulders, and performed the cremation according to Hindu rituals. Local Muslim women also broke down during the final procession, grieving for the woman they had seen as part of their colony. Relatives of Shanti Devi arrived later from Madhya Pradesh and joined the final journey. Khan said Shati Devi's ashes would be immersed at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj or Matrikundia in Chittorgarh district, in keeping with her wishes.

Three Drown in Bhilwara River After Cremation of Jaipur Accident Victims

Tragedy strikes during post-funeral rituals; four others rescued, inquiry ordered

3 Drown While Taking Bath In River Following Cremation Rituals In Rajasthan: Cops

The last rites of four accident victims took a turn for the worse after three men drowned while taking bath in a river following the cremation rituals in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district on Monday.

Rajasthan Rains: Red Alert Issued Amid Heavy Showers; Two Dead

Rajasthan Rains: Schools remained closed on Saturday in Ajmer, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Bhilwara and Salumber in view of the weather conditions.

Google Maps misroute leads to tragedy, 3 killed as family van swept away in river

The incident occurred on Tuesday when a family was returning from a religious trip to Bhilwara and attempted to cross a closed culvert over the river