Category: India

Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Nasir-ur-Islam, has strongly criticized a fashion show held in Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramadan. He called it a “cultural invasion” because it featured models in skiwear walking in a way that many found inappropriate. The mufti said, “This is not acceptable. It goes against our traditions and religious values. The government must take legal action against those responsible.”

The fashion show upset many people, including religious leaders and politicians. Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, has ordered an investigation into the event. After the backlash, the designers, Shivan & Narresh, apologized for any hurt caused by their show, saying their intention was to celebrate creativity and skiing culture. They said in a statement, “We respect all cultures and traditions and we are sorry for any discomfort we unintentionally caused.”

Kashmir’s chief priest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, also called the show “outrageous” on social media. Abdullah agreed, saying the fashion show showed no respect for local feelings, especially during the holy month. He assured that his office is looking into it, and appropriate actions will follow.

Abdullah pointed out that it was a private event that did not have government approval. He emphasized that the organizers did not consider the local feelings or the timing of the event. He said that if laws were broken, the police would investigate further.

A young traveler named Bhibas Nayak, who was only 26 years old, sadly lost his life after being pushed into a canal. This incident is linked to a terrible crime in Hampi, Karnataka. Nayak’s cousin shared that he loved to explore new places, meet new people, and go on adventures. Whenever he had time off work, he would plan trips—usually four times a year. His funeral took place on Sunday in his hometown in Odisha’s Kandhamal district.

What Happened in Hampi?
On the night of March 6, two women, one of whom was from Israel, were attacked by three men near a historical site in Hampi. A brave 29-year-old woman, who ran a homestay, was one of the victims who managed to survive the horrible experience. She said the men approached them while they were enjoying a night of music and stargazing, asking for petrol. When the victims refused to give them more money, the situation turned violent.

The woman described how the men took her bag, which had two mobile phones and ₹9,500 in cash. “While we were yelling for help, they rode away on their motorcycle,” she reported.

Police later arrested the third suspect in Chennai and took him to Karnataka. Koppal’s Superintendent of Police, Ram Arasiddi, stated that all legal processes would be followed, and the man might be taken into custody for questioning.

Government Response
Karnataka’s Minister HK Patil called the incident very unfortunate and promised to improve safety for tourists in the area. He said, “It’s very sad that such a crime happened in Hampi. The government is taking serious actions to hold those responsible accountable and to support the victims.”

New Delhi: Delhi Police have caught a man who had been hiding for nine years after he allegedly killed his wife in Ranhola, Delhi. The suspect, Sunil Kumar, had a reward of ₹25,000 for information leading to his arrest. He was found in Sheikhupura, Bihar, following a long search, officials said.

The murder happened on October 18, 2016, when a woman’s body was discovered in a plastic bag inside a locked room. The owner of the building noticed a bad smell and called the police. After investigating, police identified Sunil as the main suspect.

Sunil had vanished after the crime with his four-year-old daughter. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police began another investigation into the case. They revisited the crime scene, talked to witnesses, and gathered more information to track him down.

Finally, he was arrested in Bihar and brought back to Delhi for legal action. During questioning, Sunil admitted to the murder. He explained that he and his wife had been fighting a lot, and one day he got very angry and slit her throat. He then tried to hide her body and ran away with his daughter in fear.

To avoid being captured, Sunil changed where he stayed often, didn’t use cellphones, and took different jobs in places like Delhi, Faridabad, and Patna.

A 32-year-old man named Rohit was shot and killed near the Phool Mandi area on National Highway-24 in East Delhi, police said on Monday. Rohit, who lived in Ghazipur village, was found with a serious gunshot wound. He was quickly taken to LBS Hospital, but sadly, he did not survive.

The shooting happened in a busy place close to the Phool Mandi, which is a well-known market. After hearing the news, Rohit’s family and local people held a protest near the Delhi-Ghazipur border. They demanded strict action against the person responsible for his death, causing heavy traffic jams in the area.

So far, the police have arrested two people in connection with this incident. More information about the case is being gathered.

In a sad accident, at least seven people lost their lives, and 14 others were injured when an SUV crashed into a truck in Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. The accident happened around 2:30 AM on Monday near a petrol station on the Sidhi-Bahri Road.

The SUV was a taxi carrying a family who was on their way to Maihar. It collided head-on with a truck that was coming from Sidhi and going towards Bahri. According to police officer Gayatri Tiwari, all seven people who died were in the SUV.

Among the injured, nine people have been taken to a hospital in nearby Rewa for treatment, while the other injured are being treated at the district hospital in Sidhi. The truck driver has been taken into custody, and a detailed investigation is underway to find out more about the accident.

Chandigarh: Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj took charge as the jathedar (leader) of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab’s Rupnagar district on Monday. This important ceremony was attended by the ‘Panj Piaras’, a group of five beloved Sikhs. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had previously announced Kuldeep Singh Gargaj’s appointment on March 7, and he will also act as the jathedar of the Akal Takht in Amritsar, the top authority for Sikhs.

The SGPC decided to remove Giani Raghbir Singh from Akal Takht and Giani Sultan Singh from Kesgarh Sahib. This decision was met with anger from many Sikh leaders, including senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia.

Both Akal Takht and Takht Kesgarh Sahib are two of the five key religious seats in Sikhism. Before taking on his new role, Kuldeep Singh Gargaj prayed at Takht Kesgarh Sahib. During the ceremony, the head Granthi (priest) Giani Joginder Singh led an ‘ardas’ (prayer), and the ‘Panj Piaras’ honored Gargaj by giving him a special turban. Other SGPC members also presented ceremonial turbans to him.

In his speech, Kuldeep Singh Gargaj urged the Sikh community to come together under one ‘Nishan Sahib’ (Sikh flag) during these challenging times. He thanked the 10 Sikh Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib for this honor. He shared that he is proud to serve the Takht, despite growing up in a humble Sikh family. After starting his journey as a ‘Pathi’ (reader of prayers), he pledged to continue spreading the teachings of Sikhism.