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Gonda cyber cell is intensifying its probe into an interstate cyber fraud racket, tracing more complainants and coordinating with police units across multiple states. The investigation follows the arrest of nine individuals involved in operating mule bank accounts used for online scams worth crores, with authorities freezing over Rs 14.87 crore in suspicious transactions.

Authorities have dismantled an underground illegal arms manufacturing hub hidden beneath a paper plate factory in Bihar's Purnea district. A joint operation by Kolkata and Bihar STF uncovered the clandestine "mini gun factory," leading to the arrest of five individuals, including the premises owners. The mastermind was later apprehended, with police seizing unfinished firearms and manufacturing equipment.

In Gaya, law enforcement officials have detained six suspects in connection with a reported assault on the convoy of HAM-S MLA Jyoti Manjhi. The alarming episode included obstructing her vehicle, physically assaulting her security team, and uttering derogatory caste-based comments.

In Gaya, a formal complaint has been lodged against seven individuals and twenty others for reportedly assaulting the convoy of HAM-S MLA Jyoti Devi. This altercation stemmed from a dispute over right-of-way, leading to attempts to shatter her vehicle’s windows and physically assaulting her security personnel.

Women are the rightful owners of their stridhan, which includes all pre-wedding, wedding, and post-wedding gifts and ornaments. Legally, husbands and in-laws are powerless to withhold these possessions from them.

Sunil Pal expressed dissatisfaction after appearing on The Great Indian Kapil Show with Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. Pal alleged Navjot Singh Sidhu was biased towards Raina, claiming he was denied his prepared stand-up set and his own jokes were cut. He felt his appearance was for TRP boost amid the "India's Got Latent" controversy.

A Koderma court has sentenced five individuals to prison for brown sugar possession and sale. Shivam Singh and Satyanand Singh received two years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 20,000 fine each. Arman Warsi, Sonu Kumar, and Suraj Kumar were sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000 each.

Kolkata's special electoral roll revision left many families fractured on poll day. While some voted, lakhs were disenfranchised as their names were deleted. Instances like Mariam Zaki, whose father and grandfather couldn't vote, and former MP Tarun Mandal highlight the widespread disappointment and confusion caused by the process, leaving many questioning the fairness of the deletions.

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on the Siwan-Chhapra road as an autorickshaw, filled with talented cultural artists, collided with a truck. The crash took the lives of Arya Kumari and Sumit Kumar, who were making their way home from a performance. Initial investigations point to a parked truck and a speeding autorickshaw as the culprits behind this tragic event.

In a devastating turn of events, a tilak ceremony in Nalanda district was overshadowed by tragedy as 21-year-old Chhotu Kumar lost his life due to an accidental misfire of a pistol he allegedly possessed.

A toxic gas leak at a sugar mill in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has resulted in the death of one employee and left five others ill. The incident occurred at the waste treatment plant of the Malakpur sugar mill on Tuesday evening. Investigations into the cause of the leak are underway, with authorities confirming no further leakage at present.

A viral video from Hyderabad highlighted the plight of a security guard sleeping under a mosquito net during his night shift, while residents enjoyed air-conditioned comfort. This incident has sparked widespread criticism and discussions about societal compassion and the poor treatment of low-paid, essential workers, revealing a stark symbol of inequality.

The Ramgarh authorities have launched an investigation into the suspected tampering of the JEE (Main) examination systems at a private university. The police apprehended three suspects, including a computer technician, after uncovering a stash of 70 compromised computers and fake setups.

In a shocking turn of events, a man from Bihar has been taken into custody for allegedly supplying SIM cards to cybercriminals who swindled an elderly individual in Jharkhand out of a staggering Rs 10 lakh. The suspect, Suraj Kumar Choudhary, was arrested in Darbhanga, where authorities confiscated the SIM card and mobile device linked to the fraud.

A man has been arrested in Bihar for allegedly providing SIM cards to cybercriminals responsible for swindling an elderly individual from Jharkhand out of a whopping ₹10 lakh. This scheme involved fraudsters masquerading as law enforcement officers. Authorities have seized the mobile devices used in this crime, and efforts are underway to capture other suspects connected to the gang.

Tragedy struck Koderma as a lone elephant, separated from its herd, fatally trampled two individuals, including a Birhor woman and Baleshwar Soren. Forest officials are working to safely relocate the animal while implementing emergency measures like trench deepening and local training to prevent future incidents. Authorities urge caution after dark.

In a surprising turn of events, Chatra police successfully captured five individuals linked to the TSPC, a faction differentiated from the CPI (Maoist), at Benti Maidan. Following an urgent tip-off regarding the Sudarshanji gang's illicit activities, law enforcement seized a pistol, ammunition, propaganda materials, a stolen motorcycle, and mobile devices.

In a crack down on cybercrime, law enforcement in Hazaribag has detained three suspects who allegedly conned a resident of Ranchi out of nearly Rs 20 lakh by posing as officials from GAIL. The scam unfolded when the victim fell for a fraudulent customer care number, leading to the theft after clicking an infected link.

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