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Heavy rainfall caused rainwater to enter the Orthopaedics Department at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital. Patients struggled to move through waterlogged wards and waiting areas within the hospital premises. Visuals captured a snakelet navigating the accumulated water on the flooded department floor. One patient with a fractured leg attempted to exit their bed amidst the rising water. The extent of medical service disruption remains unclear following this incident.
A Patna hotel owner was blackmailed using deepfake videos and paid Rs 97 lakh. Police registered an FIR against three individuals, including a woman, for this crime. The extortion money was paid in four installments across several districts. Police recovered the final installment of Rs 20 lakh during a raid. Efforts are underway to apprehend the accused individuals involved in this racket.