The body of former model Divya Pahuja, who was shot dead in a Gurgaon hotel last week, has been found in a Haryana canal. Police said that the body had been thrown in Bhakra canal in Punjab and had drifted to the neighbouring state.

Divya Pahuja murder case: Former model's body found in a canal in Haryana

<p>The police have recovered the body of former model Divya Pahuja from a canal in the Indian state of Haryana’s Tohna over a week after she was allegedly murdered. The 27-year-old was murdered under suspicious circumstances at a hotel in the Indian city of Gurugram on January 2.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What do we know about the recent development?</strong></h2>

<p>Gurugram police on Saturday (Jan 13), said that they had found the body of the former model who was fatally shot from the Bhakra canal near Fatehabad in Haryana.</p>

<p>This comes a day after one of the suspects in her murder case confessed to the police that he had dumped her corpse in a canal in Punjab’s Patiala on January 3.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vijay Pratap Singh said several teams of Gurugram police were deployed after the accused confessed. The body is said to have travelled around 150 kilometres and was later found in Haryana’s Fatehabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the&nbsp;confession by Balraj Gill, one of the accused, the police&nbsp;launched a search operation on Friday (Jan 12), involving 42 divers. The body was found at 10:30 am (local time), said the city’s police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pahuja’s family was sent a photo of the body, which confirmed her identity with the help of two tattoos, the police further said.</p>

<p>The body&nbsp;did not decompose due to the cold weather in northern India and will be sent for postmortem at a hospital in Fatehabad, later today.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the case</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday night (Jan 2), the police arrested three people&nbsp;identified as Abhijeet Singh (56), Hemraj (28) and Omprakash (23) in connection with the murder of&nbsp;Divya Pahuja.&nbsp;However, Balraj Gill, another&nbsp;accused in the case, was arrested from&nbsp;Kolkata airport when he was reportedly trying to board a flight to New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 27-year-old Pahuja was one of the accused in an alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli which took place in a Mumbai hotel on February 7, 2016. She was out on bail granted by the Bombay High Court after spending seven years in prison, in June.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the interrogation, Singh claimed that Pahuja had been blackmailing him over his ‘obscene videos and photos,’ which led to his involvement in the alleged murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the police, Singh, a hotel owner in Gurugram and the main accused in the case,&nbsp;fatally shot Pahuja in the head.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The police have recovered the body of former model Divya Pahuja from a canal in the Indian state of Haryana’s Tohna over a week after she was allegedly murdered.

The police have recovered the body of former model Divya Pahuja from a canal in the Indian state of Haryana’s Tohna over a week after she was allegedly murdered. The 27-year-old was murdered under suspicious circumstances at a hotel in the Indian city of Gurugram on January 2. What do we know about the recent development? Gurugram police on Saturday (Jan 13), said that they had found the body of the former model who was fatally shot from the Bhakra canal near Fatehabad in Haryana. This comes a day after one of the suspects in her murder case confessed to the police that he had dumped her corpse in a canal in Punjab’s Patiala on January 3. ALSO READ | India: Police in Haryana arrest three over murder of former model Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vijay Pratap Singh said several teams of Gurugram police were deployed after the accused confessed. The body is said to have travelled around 150 kilometres and was later found in Haryana’s Fatehabad. Following the confession by Balraj Gill, one of the accused, the police launched a search operation on Friday (Jan 12), involving 42 divers. The body was found at 10:30 am (local time), said the city’s police. Pahuja’s family was sent a photo of the body, which confirmed her identity with the help of two tattoos, the police further said. The body did not decompose due to the cold weather in northern India and will be sent for postmortem at a hospital in Fatehabad, later today. About the case On Tuesday night (Jan 2), the police arrested three people identified as Abhijeet Singh (56), Hemraj (28) and Omprakash (23) in connection with the murder of Divya Pahuja. However, Balraj Gill, another accused in the case, was arrested from Kolkata airport when he was reportedly trying to board a flight to New Delhi. ALSO WATCH | India Budget 2024: Decoding economic roadmap; focus on fiscal deficit The 27-year-old Pahuja was one of the accused in an alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli which took place in a Mumbai hotel on February 7, 2016. She was out on bail granted by the Bombay High Court after spending seven years in prison, in June. During the interrogation, Singh claimed that Pahuja had been blackmailing him over his ‘obscene videos and photos,’ which led to his involvement in the alleged murder. According to the police, Singh, a hotel owner in Gurugram and the main accused in the case, fatally shot Pahuja in the head. (With inputs from agencies)

Divya Pahuja murder case: Ex-model’s body found in Haryana canal after suspect’s confession

<p>At least three people were arrested from the north Indian city of Gurugram, Haryana on Tuesday night (Jan 2) over murder of Divya Pahuja, a 27-year-old former model from Punjab state. Pahuja was one of the accused in alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli which took place in a Mumbai hotel on February 7, 2016. Pahuja was out on bail after about seven years in Mumbai Police custody.</p>

<p>Gurugram Police arrested the trio when it was trying to dispose of her body in a car. Pahuja was killed in a hotel in Gurugram the owner of which is among the three who have&nbsp;been arrested.</p>

<p>"The family of the girl named Divya (27) has alleged that Divya went with a person named Abhijeet who is the owner of a hotel...When police scanned the CCTV footage of the hotel, the crime was revealed," Mukesh Kumar, Supridentent of Police (SP) said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Pahuja was allegedly killed in hotel by Abhijit Singh as she was reportedly trying to blackmail him over his 'obscene photos'.</p>

<p>"Three accused including the main accused were arrested on January 3. The accused have been identified as Abhijeet Singh (56), Hemraj (28) and Omprakash (23)," Gurugram Police said.</p>

<p>The Bombay High Court had granted bail to Pahuja last year. In 2016, she was arrested by the Mumbai Police for the alleged fake encounter.</p>

<p>Mumbai Police had said that Pahuja was part of a conspiracy by Virendra Kumar alias Binder Gujjar to eliminate rival gangster Sandeep Gadoli. Several Haryana police officials were involved in the plan as well. Pahuja took part as a 'honey trap' for Gadoli and when he arrived at a Mumbai hotel, he was killed by police officials who were also arrested by Mumbai Police. Pahuja and her mother were arrested as well.</p>

<p>The Bombay High Court had granted bail to Pahuja because of her long incerceration during the lengthy trial process against her.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least three people were arrested from the north Indian city of Gurugram, Haryana on Tuesday night (Jan 2) over murder of Divya Pahuja, a 27-year-old former model from Punjab state.

At least three people were arrested from the north Indian city of Gurugram, Haryana on Tuesday night (Jan 2) over murder of Divya Pahuja, a 27-year-old former model from Punjab state. Pahuja was one of the accused in alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli which took place in a Mumbai hotel on February 7, 2016. Pahuja was out on bail after about seven years in Mumbai Police custody. Gurugram Police arrested the trio when it was trying to dispose of her body in a car. Pahuja was killed in a hotel in Gurugram the owner of which is among the three who have been arrested. "The family of the girl named Divya (27) has alleged that Divya went with a person named Abhijeet who is the owner of a hotel...When police scanned the CCTV footage of the hotel, the crime was revealed," Mukesh Kumar, Supridentent of Police (SP) said on Wednesday. Pahuja was allegedly killed in hotel by Abhijit Singh as she was reportedly trying to blackmail him over his 'obscene photos'. "Three accused including the main accused were arrested on January 3. The accused have been identified as Abhijeet Singh (56), Hemraj (28) and Omprakash (23)," Gurugram Police said. The Bombay High Court had granted bail to Pahuja last year. In 2016, she was arrested by the Mumbai Police for the alleged fake encounter. Mumbai Police had said that Pahuja was part of a conspiracy by Virendra Kumar alias Binder Gujjar to eliminate rival gangster Sandeep Gadoli. Several Haryana police officials were involved in the plan as well. Pahuja took part as a 'honey trap' for Gadoli and when he arrived at a Mumbai hotel, he was killed by police officials who were also arrested by Mumbai Police. Pahuja and her mother were arrested as well. The Bombay High Court had granted bail to Pahuja because of her long incerceration during the lengthy trial process against her. (With inputs from agencies)

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Adverse weather conditions are gripping the capital city of india, Delhi, and its surrounding areas. This as a thick blanket of fog enveloped the city, causing visibility to plummet to nearly zero. The relentless cold wave continued to persist as the minimum temperature in the national capital region dropped to 7 degrees Celsius. The dense fog drastically reduced visibility, creating an environment where navigating through the streets became really difficult.

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<p>The Indian state of Haryana will recruit 10,000 skilled workers for Israel where there has been a shortage of labour in the construction sector, the Times of India (TOI) reported on Saturday (Dec 16). According to a <strong><a href="https://hkrnl.itiharyana.gov.in/RegisterCompanyDocuments/Construction_Workers.pdf">notice issued by the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN)</a></strong> on Friday, there are four job roles mentioned by the state government- framework/ shuttering carpenter, iron bending, ceramic tile, and plastering.</p>

<p>"The first visa and work permit will be valid until the end of the calendar year and may be extended for additional periods of up to one year at a time to a maximum of 63 months," the <strong><a href="https://hkrnl.itiharyana.gov.in/RegisterCompanyDocuments/Construction_Workers.pdf">notice said regarding</a></strong> the job contract.</p>

<p>Framework/ shuttering carpenter role has vacancies for 3,000 workers, iron bending has vacancies for 3,000 workers, ceramic tile has vacancies for 2,000 workers, and plastering also has vacancies for 2,000 workers.</p>

<p>For all these job roles, the minimum education qualification is a Class 10 pass and a minimum working experience of three years is required. The minimum age requirement of candidates is 25 years while the maximum is 54 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the workers will be paid a monthly salary of around $1,664 (Rs 138,235 or 6,100&nbsp;Israeli New Shekel). The medical insurance of the workers will be provided by their respective employers. A PCC document will be needed for visa processing.</p>

<p>Interested candidates will be interviewed offline.</p>

<p>Once selected, the workers will be entitled to 236 hours of work per month. The overtime hours will be decided by their employers. All workers will be provided leave benefits as per Israel's labour laws.</p>

<p>The notice also said that accommodation allowance and medical insurance charges will be deducted from the workers' salaries.</p>

<p>As per the TOI report, there has been a severe shortage of workers in Israel's construction sector following the country's war with Hamas. Around 90,000 Palestinians had their work permits cancelled due to the ongoing conflict.</p>

<p>The Haryana government's announcement came just days after Union Minister V. Muraleedharan informed the Rajya Sabha that the Modi government did not hold any discussions with Israel over a possible replacement of Palestinian workers by Indians, the report said.</p>


The Indian state of Haryana will recruit 10,000 skilled workers for Israel where there has been a shortage of labour in the construction sector, the Times of India (TOI) reported on Saturday (Dec 16).

The Indian state of Haryana will recruit 10,000 skilled workers for Israel where there has been a shortage of labour in the construction sector, the Times of India (TOI) reported on Saturday (Dec 16). According to a notice issued by the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN) on Friday, there are four job roles mentioned by the state government- framework/ shuttering carpenter, iron bending, ceramic tile, and plastering. "The first visa and work permit will be valid until the end of the calendar year and may be extended for additional periods of up to one year at a time to a maximum of 63 months," the notice said regarding the job contract. Framework/ shuttering carpenter role has vacancies for 3,000 workers, iron bending has vacancies for 3,000 workers, ceramic tile has vacancies for 2,000 workers, and plastering also has vacancies for 2,000 workers. For all these job roles, the minimum education qualification is a Class 10 pass and a minimum working experience of three years is required. The minimum age requirement of candidates is 25 years while the maximum is 54 years. All the workers will be paid a monthly salary of around $1,664 (Rs 138,235 or 6,100 Israeli New Shekel). The medical insurance of the workers will be provided by their respective employers. A PCC document will be needed for visa processing. Interested candidates will be interviewed offline. Once selected, the workers will be entitled to 236 hours of work per month. The overtime hours will be decided by their employers. All workers will be provided leave benefits as per Israel's labour laws. The notice also said that accommodation allowance and medical insurance charges will be deducted from the workers' salaries. As per the TOI report, there has been a severe shortage of workers in Israel's construction sector following the country's war with Hamas. Around 90,000 Palestinians had their work permits cancelled due to the ongoing conflict. The Haryana government's announcement came just days after Union Minister V. Muraleedharan informed the Rajya Sabha that the Modi government did not hold any discussions with Israel over a possible replacement of Palestinian workers by Indians, the report said.

Indian state Haryana to recruit 10,000 skilled workers for jobs in Israel

A 14-year-old Mayank from Haryana has won rupees one crore in Kaun Banega Crorepati, the show Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire is based on. This report bring you the youngster’s story.

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In India, the high court has ruled a law providing 75% reservation in private sector jobs enacted by the state of Haryana as unconstitutional. The court passed the verdict in response to petitions filed by several industrial bodies in the state. The detailed judgment has not yet been released.

Haryana High Court rules the quota law 'unconstitutional'

<p>India's Punjab and Haryana High Court declared as unconstitutional the Haryana government's 2020 law, which mandated a 75 per cent job reservation for locals in the private sector. The court was ruling on legislative competence and reservation policy in Haryana's private sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court, composed of Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Harpreet Kaur Jeewan, addressed key legal aspects in response to multiple petitions challenging the Haryana government's law.</p>

<p>“The law (the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020) is unconstitutional and violative of the part-III of the Constitution,” the bench said.</p>

<p>It deliberated on the state's legislative competence to enact the law under Article 35 r/w Entry 81 of List 1 of the Seventh Schedule. The court also examined whether a state can implement a reservation policy in the private sector.</p>

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<h2><strong>Court’s verdict on reasonable restriction</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The ruling also considered whether the Haryana government's Act constituted a reasonable restriction and assessed the maintainability of the writ petitions.</p>

<p>The court sided with the petitioners on all four issues, deeming the law unconstitutional and in violation of part-III of the Constitution.</p>

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<p>Introduced in 2020, the Act attributed the influx of migrants to Haryana for low-paid jobs as a cause for adverse effects on local infrastructure, housing, and environmental conditions. It argued that prioritising local candidates for such jobs was "socially, economically, and environmentally" beneficial.</p>

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<p>However, petitioners contended that the law interfered with the fundamental rights of private employers under Article 19, characterising the restrictions as "arbitrary, capricious, and excessive".</p>

<p>Moreover, they asserted that the Act contradicted the constitutional principles of "justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity", posing a threat to the unity and integrity of the nation.</p>

<p>While a detailed order is pending, the High Court's decision signaled a crucial development in the ongoing debate over regional job reservations in the private sector.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Punjab and Haryana High Court declared as unconstitutional the Haryana government's 2020 law, which mandated a 75 per cent job reservation for locals in the private sector.

India's Punjab and Haryana High Court declared as unconstitutional the Haryana government's 2020 law, which mandated a 75 per cent job reservation for locals in the private sector. The court was ruling on legislative competence and reservation policy in Haryana's private sector. The court, composed of Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Harpreet Kaur Jeewan, addressed key legal aspects in response to multiple petitions challenging the Haryana government's law. “The law (the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020) is unconstitutional and violative of the part-III of the Constitution,” the bench said. It deliberated on the state's legislative competence to enact the law under Article 35 r/w Entry 81 of List 1 of the Seventh Schedule. The court also examined whether a state can implement a reservation policy in the private sector. Also Read | Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Delay in rescue operation, officials blame 'fragile' nature of location Court’s verdict on reasonable restriction The ruling also considered whether the Haryana government's Act constituted a reasonable restriction and assessed the maintainability of the writ petitions. The court sided with the petitioners on all four issues, deeming the law unconstitutional and in violation of part-III of the Constitution. Also Read | India assembly polls: Chhattisgarh records 67.34 pc voter turnout Introduced in 2020, the Act attributed the influx of migrants to Haryana for low-paid jobs as a cause for adverse effects on local infrastructure, housing, and environmental conditions. It argued that prioritising local candidates for such jobs was "socially, economically, and environmentally" beneficial. Watch | IGLA-S | India gets deadly Russian anti-aircraft missiles × However, petitioners contended that the law interfered with the fundamental rights of private employers under Article 19, characterising the restrictions as "arbitrary, capricious, and excessive". Moreover, they asserted that the Act contradicted the constitutional principles of "justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity", posing a threat to the unity and integrity of the nation. While a detailed order is pending, the High Court's decision signaled a crucial development in the ongoing debate over regional job reservations in the private sector. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Court strikes down Haryana's 75% job reservation law for locals in private sector

India's Northern State of Haryana where security has been tightened in several districts including a new area that was the epicenter of violence just a few weeks ago. Security Arrangements have been amped up and section 144 has been imposed in new and other districts of Haryana this after organizations announced that a religious rally would be carried out in the state.

Haryana: Security amped up, section 144 imposed in Nuh District

<p>Security has been tightened in Nuh and some other adjoining areas in the northwestern state of Haryana, India, in view of the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat's call for a 'Shobha Yatra' on Monday (August 28). Authorities have denied permission for the yatra and to tackle potential violence, officials have deployed anti-riot vehicles and drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On July 31, six people, including two home guards and a cleric, were killed in communal clashes that erupted in Nuh and its adjoining areas after a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) procession was attacked by a mob.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat called to resume the Brij Mandal Shobha Yatra in Nuh on August 28 which was disrupted by the communal clashes in July. The VHP has said that there's no need to obtain permission for such religious events. However, the authorities have denied permission for the yatra.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In order to avoid such clashes, the Nuh district administration has said that it has already ordered the closure of educational institutions and banks on Monday as a precautionary measure. They have suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services and imposed prohibitory orders in the communally-sensitive district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajender, IG, South Range, Rewari said: "The Local and State Administration has denied the permission (for the yatra). For Law and order, force deployment has been done in the area. Section 144 has been imposed in the area. I would appeal to the people to maintain a peaceful environment through mutual understanding."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities have also banned outsiders from entering Nuh with security personnel being deployed at all the entry points of the district. Haryana Police personnel and paramilitary forces have been deployed to keep a strict vigil. They further said that security has been tightened at inter-state and inter-district borders.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mamata Singh, ADG, Law &amp; Order said: "We have denied (permission) for any type of yatra or group movement...Internet service is suspended...Investigation is underway, more than 250 accused have been identified and arrested."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Four SITs are carrying out the investigation on the basis of technical evidence...Whoever will try to instigate through social media, action will be taken against them and their accounts (social media) will be blocked," Singh added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deputy Commissioner of Nuh, Dhirendra Khadgata, has deputed 57 duty magistrates at designated places and has also appealed to the locals to cooperate with the district administration in maintaining law and order.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Security has been tightened in Nuh and some other adjoining areas in the northwestern state of Haryana, India, in view of the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat's call for a 'Shobha Yatra' on Monday (August 28).

Security has been tightened in Nuh and some other adjoining areas in the northwestern state of Haryana, India, in view of the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat's call for a 'Shobha Yatra' on Monday (August 28). Authorities have denied permission for the yatra and to tackle potential violence, officials have deployed anti-riot vehicles and drones. On July 31, six people, including two home guards and a cleric, were killed in communal clashes that erupted in Nuh and its adjoining areas after a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) procession was attacked by a mob. Now, the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat called to resume the Brij Mandal Shobha Yatra in Nuh on August 28 which was disrupted by the communal clashes in July. The VHP has said that there's no need to obtain permission for such religious events. However, the authorities have denied permission for the yatra. Also read: Two-year-old kid stops breathing on airplane, miracle follows next In order to avoid such clashes, the Nuh district administration has said that it has already ordered the closure of educational institutions and banks on Monday as a precautionary measure. They have suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services and imposed prohibitory orders in the communally-sensitive district. Rajender, IG, South Range, Rewari said: "The Local and State Administration has denied the permission (for the yatra). For Law and order, force deployment has been done in the area. Section 144 has been imposed in the area. I would appeal to the people to maintain a peaceful environment through mutual understanding." The authorities have also banned outsiders from entering Nuh with security personnel being deployed at all the entry points of the district. Haryana Police personnel and paramilitary forces have been deployed to keep a strict vigil. They further said that security has been tightened at inter-state and inter-district borders. Also read: ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri sees signs of volume growth as inflation moderates Watch this report: × Mamata Singh, ADG, Law & Order said: "We have denied (permission) for any type of yatra or group movement...Internet service is suspended...Investigation is underway, more than 250 accused have been identified and arrested." "Four SITs are carrying out the investigation on the basis of technical evidence...Whoever will try to instigate through social media, action will be taken against them and their accounts (social media) will be blocked," Singh added. Deputy Commissioner of Nuh, Dhirendra Khadgata, has deputed 57 duty magistrates at designated places and has also appealed to the locals to cooperate with the district administration in maintaining law and order. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Haryana: Security stepped up in Nuh after calls for 'Shobha Yatra'

A top police official has confirmed that Vikas Malu, the director of the Kuber group, was one of the passengers in the Rolls Royce that caught fire after colliding with a fuel tanker in Haryana's Nuh district on Tuesday. The driver and the helper of the heavy truck were killed when an oil tanker being driven on the wrong side collided with a speeding Rolls Royce on the Delhi-Mumbai-Baroda Expressway in Nuh district, according to authorities. The accident happened within the boundaries of the Nagina police station, close to Umri Village.

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<p>The Haryana government extended suspension of mobile internet and sms service on Saturday (August 5) to August 8, said an official order quoted by Press Trust of India.</p>

<p>In Palwal district, these two services will now be suspended till 5 pm on August 7.</p>

<p>Mobile internet and SMS services were suspended after clashes erupted in Nuh on July 31 over an attempt to stop a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession and spread to Gurugram and other districts of the State. Six people have died in the clashes.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, district magistrate of Nuh has issued an order saying the curfew would be lifted for three hours on Sunday (August 6) and public movement will be allowed during these three hours.</p>

<p>Press Trust of India reported that the order to extend the suspension was issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Home), T.V.S.N. Prasad, on Saturday evening. Earlier, the suspension of services was to extend till August 5.</p>

<p>"This order is extended to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of district Nuh and shall be in force up to 08.08.2023 (23:59 hrs)," it stated.</p>

<p>"It has been brought to my notice by the deputy commissioners of Nuh that the law-and-order situation has been reviewed and intimated that conditions are still critical and tense in their respective districts.</p>

<p>"After assessment of the current prevailing law-and-order situation as well as recommendation of the deputy commissioner, Nuh, I am of this view that there is a clear potential of disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in district Nuh on account of misuse of internet services by way of spread of inflammatory material and false rumours, which are being or could be transmitted/circulated to the public through social media/messaging services on mobile internet services, SMS services and other dongle services," order stated.</p>

<p>In a separate order, the ACS (Home) said, "This order extended to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of district Palwal, Haryana, and shall be in force up to 07.08.2023 (1700 hrs)."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Haryana government extended suspension of mobile internet and sms service on Saturday (August 5) to August 8, said an official order quoted by Press Trust of India.

The Haryana government extended suspension of mobile internet and sms service on Saturday (August 5) to August 8, said an official order quoted by Press Trust of India. In Palwal district, these two services will now be suspended till 5 pm on August 7. Mobile internet and SMS services were suspended after clashes erupted in Nuh on July 31 over an attempt to stop a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession and spread to Gurugram and other districts of the State. Six people have died in the clashes. Meanwhile, district magistrate of Nuh has issued an order saying the curfew would be lifted for three hours on Sunday (August 6) and public movement will be allowed during these three hours. Press Trust of India reported that the order to extend the suspension was issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Home), T.V.S.N. Prasad, on Saturday evening. Earlier, the suspension of services was to extend till August 5. "This order is extended to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of district Nuh and shall be in force up to 08.08.2023 (23:59 hrs)," it stated. "It has been brought to my notice by the deputy commissioners of Nuh that the law-and-order situation has been reviewed and intimated that conditions are still critical and tense in their respective districts. "After assessment of the current prevailing law-and-order situation as well as recommendation of the deputy commissioner, Nuh, I am of this view that there is a clear potential of disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in district Nuh on account of misuse of internet services by way of spread of inflammatory material and false rumours, which are being or could be transmitted/circulated to the public through social media/messaging services on mobile internet services, SMS services and other dongle services," order stated. In a separate order, the ACS (Home) said, "This order extended to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of district Palwal, Haryana, and shall be in force up to 07.08.2023 (1700 hrs)." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Haryana clashes: Suspension of internet in Nuh, Palwal extended

The Haryana government extended suspension of mobile internet and sms service on Saturday (August 5) to August 8, said an official order.

About 250 shanties in Tauru town were allegedly encroaching on government property, according to Nuh officials, a police officer claimed on Friday, days after communal clashes broke out in the region. The tenants of the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) land, according to the official, were illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who had previously resided in Assam. The shanties were destroyed on Thursday night.

Nuh, Haryana: 250 shanties and encroachments demolished over connection to riots

India's national capital has ties and security and deployed drones to monitor incoming traffic after Monday's clashes in the neighbouring state of Haryana where the situation has been tense. After two days of clashes after a religious procession in the region, the Supreme Court has now issued a slew of directives to de-escalate the unrest.

Haryana violence: Supreme Court issues disciplinary directives

Sporadic violence continues in the north Indian state of Haryana for the third day, at least five people were killed and dozens were injured in the clashes. At least 80 arrests have been made so far linked to this violence. State governments have imposed orders in some parts.

India: Haryana violence spreads, Delhi on alert; Police conducts flag march in Gurugram | WION

Following deadly communal riots that expanded to Gurugram, a city not far from the nation's capital, New Delhi, Indian authorities on Tuesday imposed a curfew, shut down the internet, and sent thousands of paramilitary police to some areas of the northern Haryana state.

India: Deadly violence breaks out in Haryana

Officials claimed two people were murdered and at least 10 others were injured on Monday when crowds in Haryana's Nuh district tried to block a Vishva Hindu Parishad parade by pelting stones and setting cars on fire.

India: 2 people shot dead, 10 injured after clashes break out during religious procession in Haryana

<p>Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mob rampage on Tuesday</strong></h2>

<p>According to Indian media reports, a mob of nearly 200 men on motorbikes and SUVs vandalised at least a dozen&nbsp;shops&nbsp;in Badshahpur around 40 kilometres away and hours after the clashes in Nuh. The incident reportedly took place at 4:00 pm (local time) in the city’s main market where shops, mostly restaurants, meat shops, and roadside food stalls were targeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least four&nbsp;shops were set on fire in Sector 66 and no one was reported to be injured. A fire brigade team reached the spot and controlled the blaze, reported news agency PTI. The Badshahpur market was also shut down, said the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav, on Tuesday described the situation as “normal,” and told ANI, “There was some spill-over impact in Sohna of whatever happened in Nuh yesterday, however, the situation was brought under control by evening.”&nbsp;<br />
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He added, "Sohna was our main focus area, peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted a flag march as well...in Gurugram one death was reported in Sector 57 mosque, 5 vehicles were torched in Sohna and 2-3 shops were vandalised."</p>

<p>After the police arrived at the site where the violence was reported, some rioters managed to flee on their bikes and other vehicles, said the officials. However, some suspects have been detained, the officials added. The police also refuted the reports of some shanties being set on fire in Kadarpur road.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Schools and&nbsp;colleges in Gurugram to remain closed</strong></p>

<p>The recent violence has also prompted the officials to close schools and colleges in the town of&nbsp;Sohna.&nbsp;Gurugram District Magistrate office released a statement and said that considering the current situation and "communal tension in the neighbouring district of Nuh, which has led to the blockage of roads by anti-social elements in bordering parts of District Gurugram, particularly sohna. Such actions may disrupt peace, tranquility, and public order in the region."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In order to avoid any untoward incident and ensure the safety of the students, it is deemed necessary to close all&nbsp;government and private educational institutions" on August 2 in&nbsp;Sohna sub-division of District Gurugram, the statement added.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Sale of loose&nbsp;petrol and diesel&nbsp;'strictly prohibited'</strong><br />
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The officials also halted the sale of loose petrol and diesel in Gurugram with "immediate effect".<br />
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"In wake of the ongoing communal tensions, all fuel stations operating in Gurugram have been strictly prohibited from selling loose petrol/diesel to any person with immediate effect," said Yadav, in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<h2><strong>Clashes in Haryana’s Nuh</strong></h2>

<p>At least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups in Nuh district, around 50 kilometres from the Indian capital Delhi, on Monday. Earlier, violence broke out when one group reportedly tried to stop a religious procession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Five people involved in the incident have been rounded up and the others are being identified,” said the deputy commissioner of Gurugram, as per Reuters. According to officials, as many as 70 people, including police personnel, were reported injured after the clashes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The religious procession, Brij Mandaj Jalabhishek Yatra, was held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) – a right-wing organisation.</p>

<p>Media reports suggested that it was stopped by a group of young men on the Gurugram-Alwar National Highway and stones were reportedly hurled at the procession.</p>

<p>Over 2,500 people rushed to take shelter in a nearby temple and were later rescued. By evening, the violence had escalated as a mosque was set on fire post-midnight and hundreds of vehicles were torched overnight.</p>

<p>Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condemned the incident and assured&nbsp;strict action against the people responsible for the violence. According to the administration, 44 FIRs have been registered so far, in which more than 70 people have been arrested, as of Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state.

Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state. Mob rampage on Tuesday According to Indian media reports, a mob of nearly 200 men on motorbikes and SUVs vandalised at least a dozen shops in Badshahpur around 40 kilometres away and hours after the clashes in Nuh. The incident reportedly took place at 4:00 pm (local time) in the city’s main market where shops, mostly restaurants, meat shops, and roadside food stalls were targeted. At least four shops were set on fire in Sector 66 and no one was reported to be injured. A fire brigade team reached the spot and controlled the blaze, reported news agency PTI. The Badshahpur market was also shut down, said the police. However, Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav, on Tuesday described the situation as “normal,” and told ANI, “There was some spill-over impact in Sohna of whatever happened in Nuh yesterday, however, the situation was brought under control by evening.” He added, "Sohna was our main focus area, peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted a flag march as well...in Gurugram one death was reported in Sector 57 mosque, 5 vehicles were torched in Sohna and 2-3 shops were vandalised." After the police arrived at the site where the violence was reported, some rioters managed to flee on their bikes and other vehicles, said the officials. However, some suspects have been detained, the officials added. The police also refuted the reports of some shanties being set on fire in Kadarpur road. Schools and colleges in Gurugram to remain closed The recent violence has also prompted the officials to close schools and colleges in the town of Sohna. Gurugram District Magistrate office released a statement and said that considering the current situation and "communal tension in the neighbouring district of Nuh, which has led to the blockage of roads by anti-social elements in bordering parts of District Gurugram, particularly sohna. Such actions may disrupt peace, tranquility, and public order in the region." "In order to avoid any untoward incident and ensure the safety of the students, it is deemed necessary to close all government and private educational institutions" on August 2 in Sohna sub-division of District Gurugram, the statement added. Sale of loose petrol and diesel 'strictly prohibited' The officials also halted the sale of loose petrol and diesel in Gurugram with "immediate effect". "In wake of the ongoing communal tensions, all fuel stations operating in Gurugram have been strictly prohibited from selling loose petrol/diesel to any person with immediate effect," said Yadav, in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. Clashes in Haryana’s Nuh At least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups in Nuh district, around 50 kilometres from the Indian capital Delhi, on Monday. Earlier, violence broke out when one group reportedly tried to stop a religious procession. “Five people involved in the incident have been rounded up and the others are being identified,” said the deputy commissioner of Gurugram, as per Reuters. According to officials, as many as 70 people, including police personnel, were reported injured after the clashes. The religious procession, Brij Mandaj Jalabhishek Yatra, was held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) – a right-wing organisation. Media reports suggested that it was stopped by a group of young men on the Gurugram-Alwar National Highway and stones were reportedly hurled at the procession. Over 2,500 people rushed to take shelter in a nearby temple and were later rescued. By evening, the violence had escalated as a mosque was set on fire post-midnight and hundreds of vehicles were torched overnight. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condemned the incident and assured strict action against the people responsible for the violence. According to the administration, 44 FIRs have been registered so far, in which more than 70 people have been arrested, as of Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Fresh violence erupts in Gurugram as mob of at least 200 vandalises, sets shops on fire

<p>At least three people were killed and&nbsp;60&nbsp;others were injured, including at least 10 police officers, after&nbsp;a clash that broke out between two groups following a religious procession in Nuh district of north Indian state of Haryana on Monday (July 31).</p>

<p>The violence broke out when one group reportedly tried to stop the procession.</p>

<p>Internet services have been suspended in Nuh till August 2 and orders banning large gatherings have been issued. A meeting was called between members of two communities to pacify the situation.</p>

<p>Nuh District Deputy Commissioner&nbsp;Prashant Panwar told media that 16 FIRs were registered and efforts were on to identify the culprits.</p>

<p>According to media reports, police rescued more than 2,500 who had taken shelter inside the Nulhar Mahadev temple near Gurugram city on the outskirts of Indian capital New Delhi.</p>

<p>Stones were hurled and cars were burnt during clashes between the two groups. Police had to resort to baton charges, use of tear gas and firing of warning shots in the air.</p>

<p>Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condemned the incident and assured to take strict action against the people responsible for the violence.</p>

<p>"Today's incident is unfortunate, I appeal to all the people to maintain peace in the state. The guilty will not be spared at any cost, strictest action will be taken against them," he posted on X, earlier known as Twitter.</p>

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<p>The religious procession, Brij Mandaj Jalabhishek Yatra, was held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad—a right-wing organisation.</p>

<p>Media reports suggested that it was stopped by a group of young men on Gurugram-Alwar National Highway and stones were reportedly hurled at the procession. The Haryana government, in an official notification, has said that the order has been taken to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms.</p>

<p>“In order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS, for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities, Home Secretary, Haryana do order the suspension of the mobile internet services and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in the territorial jurisdiction of district Nuh of Haryana State,” the order said.</p>

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<p>It further said that all telecom service providers of Haryana are directed to ensure the compliance of this order.</p>

<p>Following the clash, Nuh Deputy Commissioner called a meeting of both parties on Tuesday (Aug 1) at 8:30 pm. The police force has been deployed in the area.</p>

<p>“Now, we are doing our duties. We are not in the situation of talking anything about the incident,” Singh told ANI.</p>

<p>All schools, colleges and coaching centres have been ordered to remain shut in the adjoining Gurugram district on August 3 in view of the clashes.</p>

<p>Also, the Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani, has cancelled the board exams for Classes 10 and 12 due on Tuesday and Wednesday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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At least three people were killed and 60 others were injured, including at least 10 police officers, after a clash that broke out between two groups following a religious procession in Nuh district of north Indian state of Haryana on Monday (July 31).

At least three people were killed and 60 others were injured, including at least 10 police officers, after a clash that broke out between two groups following a religious procession in Nuh district of north Indian state of Haryana on Monday (July 31). The violence broke out when one group reportedly tried to stop the procession. Internet services have been suspended in Nuh till August 2 and orders banning large gatherings have been issued. A meeting was called between members of two communities to pacify the situation. Nuh District Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar told media that 16 FIRs were registered and efforts were on to identify the culprits. According to media reports, police rescued more than 2,500 who had taken shelter inside the Nulhar Mahadev temple near Gurugram city on the outskirts of Indian capital New Delhi. Stones were hurled and cars were burnt during clashes between the two groups. Police had to resort to baton charges, use of tear gas and firing of warning shots in the air. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condemned the incident and assured to take strict action against the people responsible for the violence. "Today's incident is unfortunate, I appeal to all the people to maintain peace in the state. The guilty will not be spared at any cost, strictest action will be taken against them," he posted on X, earlier known as Twitter. #WATCH | "Adequate force is being deployed there. We've also spoken to the Centre. We are trying to restore peace there. All those who are stranded in different areas of Mewat region are being rescued," says Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Nuh clashes. pic.twitter.com/VS26DiKglQ — ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2023 × The religious procession, Brij Mandaj Jalabhishek Yatra, was held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad—a right-wing organisation. Media reports suggested that it was stopped by a group of young men on Gurugram-Alwar National Highway and stones were reportedly hurled at the procession. The Haryana government, in an official notification, has said that the order has been taken to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms. “In order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS, for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities, Home Secretary, Haryana do order the suspension of the mobile internet services and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in the territorial jurisdiction of district Nuh of Haryana State,” the order said. नूंह मेवात के बाद दंगाइयों ने सोहना बायपास पर भी गाड़ियों में आग लगायी। pic.twitter.com/kabe6VeD7p — Jitender Sharma (@capt_ivane) July 31, 2023 × It further said that all telecom service providers of Haryana are directed to ensure the compliance of this order. Following the clash, Nuh Deputy Commissioner called a meeting of both parties on Tuesday (Aug 1) at 8:30 pm. The police force has been deployed in the area. “Now, we are doing our duties. We are not in the situation of talking anything about the incident,” Singh told ANI. All schools, colleges and coaching centres have been ordered to remain shut in the adjoining Gurugram district on August 3 in view of the clashes. Also, the Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani, has cancelled the board exams for Classes 10 and 12 due on Tuesday and Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

India: Three killed, over 20 injured in violence following religious procession in Haryana's Nuh

<p>Farmers in the west Indian state of Haryana are angry over the government's decision not to buy sunflower seeds at the minimum support price (MSP). To protest the same,&nbsp;on Tuesday (June 6), they reportedly blocked National Highway-44 near Shahabad in the Kurukshetra district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News outlets reported that Bhartiya Kisan Union (Charuni) President Gurnam Singh Charuni called for a mass gathering at the highway, aiming to block it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The farmers had asked the government to start procurement on an MSP of Rs 6,400 per quintal, but the deadline expired on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Images and videos were shared on social media platforms which showed heavy police deployment and barricading. The farmers were seen at the Shahbad grain market in the morning.&nbsp;Local reports mentioned that after their talks with the government authorities failed, they decided to block the highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crops had been damaged due to unseasonal rains in the state in March-April this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on May 31 deposited Rs 181 crore into the bank accounts of 67,758 farmers as compensation for the loss of their crops due to unseasonal rainfall in March-April.</p>

<p>Khattar said on Twitter, "Today, fulfilling the promise made to my farmer brothers, I have sent compensation of Rs 181 crore directly to their bank accounts through just one click, for their damaged crops."</p>

<p>"In March-April 2023, we had announced compensation for the crop damaged due to unseasonal rains in the month of May, under which today the compensation amount has been released to 67,758 farmers of the state," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Farmers in the west Indian state of Haryana are angry over the government's decision not to buy sunflower seeds at the minimum support price (MSP). To protest the same, on Tuesday (June 6), they reportedly blocked National Highway-44 near Shahabad in the Kurukshetra district.

Farmers in the west Indian state of Haryana are angry over the government's decision not to buy sunflower seeds at the minimum support price (MSP). To protest the same, on Tuesday (June 6), they reportedly blocked National Highway-44 near Shahabad in the Kurukshetra district. News outlets reported that Bhartiya Kisan Union (Charuni) President Gurnam Singh Charuni called for a mass gathering at the highway, aiming to block it. The farmers had asked the government to start procurement on an MSP of Rs 6,400 per quintal, but the deadline expired on Monday. Images and videos were shared on social media platforms which showed heavy police deployment and barricading. The farmers were seen at the Shahbad grain market in the morning. Local reports mentioned that after their talks with the government authorities failed, they decided to block the highway. The crops had been damaged due to unseasonal rains in the state in March-April this year. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on May 31 deposited Rs 181 crore into the bank accounts of 67,758 farmers as compensation for the loss of their crops due to unseasonal rainfall in March-April. Khattar said on Twitter, "Today, fulfilling the promise made to my farmer brothers, I have sent compensation of Rs 181 crore directly to their bank accounts through just one click, for their damaged crops." "In March-April 2023, we had announced compensation for the crop damaged due to unseasonal rains in the month of May, under which today the compensation amount has been released to 67,758 farmers of the state," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Why did farmers block the Delhi-Chandigarh highway in Haryana?

<p>In Ballabhgarh town in the north Indian state of Haryana, a distressing incident unfolded as a 15-year-old girl took the life of her 12-year-old brother motivated by her belief that her parents loved him more than her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon their return from work on Tuesday evening, the parents were taken aback when they discovered their son lying motionless beneath a sheet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Initially, they tried to awaken him, but their efforts were in vain. With a heavy heart, they removed the sheet, only to confront the horrifying reality that their son had been strangled to death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mother, in despair, shared that only her elder daughter had been present inside the house during the incident, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alerted about the distressing occurrence, the police swiftly arrived at the scene and launched a thorough investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Through questioning, the authorities learned that the young girl and her brother had been staying with their grandparents in Uttar Pradesh and had recently returned to Ballabhgarh to spend their summer vacation with their parents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police verified that the girl held the belief that her parents displayed a preference for her brother.</p>

<p>According to the police, the family had provided a mobile phone to their son. On the day of the incident, while engrossed in playing a game on the phone, her brother declined her request to borrow it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Consumed by anger, she tragically resorted to strangling him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At present, the police are making preparations to present the girl before the juvenile justice board for further legal proceedings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sube Singh, the Public Relations Officer of the police, said, "The girl believed that her parents loved her brother more. Her parents had even provided him with a mobile phone on which he was playing a game."<br />
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In Ballabhgarh town in the north Indian state of Haryana, a distressing incident unfolded as a 15-year-old girl took the life of her 12-year-old brother motivated by her belief that her parents loved him more than her.

In Ballabhgarh town in the north Indian state of Haryana, a distressing incident unfolded as a 15-year-old girl took the life of her 12-year-old brother motivated by her belief that her parents loved him more than her. Upon their return from work on Tuesday evening, the parents were taken aback when they discovered their son lying motionless beneath a sheet. Also Read | Pablo Escobar’s hippos to be flown to Mexico—drug lord El Chapo’s birthplace Initially, they tried to awaken him, but their efforts were in vain. With a heavy heart, they removed the sheet, only to confront the horrifying reality that their son had been strangled to death. The mother, in despair, shared that only her elder daughter had been present inside the house during the incident, as per media reports. Alerted about the distressing occurrence, the police swiftly arrived at the scene and launched a thorough investigation. Through questioning, the authorities learned that the young girl and her brother had been staying with their grandparents in Uttar Pradesh and had recently returned to Ballabhgarh to spend their summer vacation with their parents. Also Read | China drilling 10,000-metre deep hole into Earth's crust. Here's why The police verified that the girl held the belief that her parents displayed a preference for her brother. According to the police, the family had provided a mobile phone to their son. On the day of the incident, while engrossed in playing a game on the phone, her brother declined her request to borrow it. Consumed by anger, she tragically resorted to strangling him. Watch | Singer Sia reveals Autism diagnosis, reflects on personal journey | Details × At present, the police are making preparations to present the girl before the juvenile justice board for further legal proceedings. Sube Singh, the Public Relations Officer of the police, said, "The girl believed that her parents loved her brother more. Her parents had even provided him with a mobile phone on which he was playing a game." "When the girl asked her brother for the phone, he refused, which led to her anger, resulting in the tragic incident." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Tragedy in India's Haryana: Minor girl strangulates younger brother as she felt parents loved him more

<p>An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck at 79 kilometres southeast (SE) of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning, as per India's National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was at a depth of 220 kilometres under the earth's surface.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Earthquake of Magnitude:5.2, Occurred on 28-05-2023, 11:19:55 IST, Lat: 36.56 &amp; Long: 71.13, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App <a href="https://t.co/KyNMxeUdi9">https://t.co/KyNMxeUdi9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Indiametdept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Indiametdept</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Mishra1966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dr_Mishra1966</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DDNewslive</a> <a href="https://t.co/LnP2nm7rpV">pic.twitter.com/LnP2nm7rpV</a></p>
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<p>According to preliminary information shared by&nbsp;European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was reported to be of magnitude 5.9&nbsp;was felt 70 km east-southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan.</p>

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<p>The quake occurred at around 10.19 am as the&nbsp;tremors&nbsp;were also felt&nbsp;in various locations around Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu &amp; Kashmir. The tremors lasted for a few seconds. However, no instance of any casualty, injuries or damage has been reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>6.5 earthquake hit Indian subcontinent in March</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In late March, a powerful earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck the Indian subcontinent. The earthquakes, which had their origin in Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range, were felt in New Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region as well as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. The severe earthquake claimed the lives of over a dozen people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Centre for Seismology of India estimated that the earthquake's epicentre was 156 kilometres under the surface of the planet. At 4:17 PM (Greenwich Mean Time or 10:17 PM Indian Standard Time), earthquake tremors were reported which lasted for few minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh all experienced earthquake tremors. The earthquake shocks in Pakistan were felt in the capital Islamabad as well as the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.&nbsp;</p>

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An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck at 79 kilometres southeast (SE) of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning, as per India's National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was at a depth of 220 kilometres under the earth's surface.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck at 79 kilometres southeast (SE) of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning, as per India's National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was at a depth of 220 kilometres under the earth's surface. Earthquake of Magnitude:5.2, Occurred on 28-05-2023, 11:19:55 IST, Lat: 36.56 & Long: 71.13, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/KyNMxeUdi9 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @Dr_Mishra1966 @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/LnP2nm7rpV — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) May 28, 2023 × According to preliminary information shared by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was reported to be of magnitude 5.9 was felt 70 km east-southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan. ⚠Preliminary info: M5.9 #earthquake (#زلزله, #землетрясение) about 70 km SE of #Fayzabad (#Afghanistan) 6 min ago (local time 10:19:57). Updates at: 📱https://t.co/LBaVNedgF9 🌐https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th 🖥https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t pic.twitter.com/aQvXMyWVoJ — EMSC (@LastQuake) May 28, 2023 × The quake occurred at around 10.19 am as the tremors were also felt in various locations around Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir. The tremors lasted for a few seconds. However, no instance of any casualty, injuries or damage has been reported. 6.5 earthquake hit Indian subcontinent in March In late March, a powerful earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck the Indian subcontinent. The earthquakes, which had their origin in Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range, were felt in New Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region as well as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. The severe earthquake claimed the lives of over a dozen people. The National Centre for Seismology of India estimated that the earthquake's epicentre was 156 kilometres under the surface of the planet. At 4:17 PM (Greenwich Mean Time or 10:17 PM Indian Standard Time), earthquake tremors were reported which lasted for few minutes. Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh all experienced earthquake tremors. The earthquake shocks in Pakistan were felt in the capital Islamabad as well as the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. (This is a developing story.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The Indian state of Haryana has made changes under its 2023-24 excise policy. It now allows employees to consume low content alcohol drinks inside large corporate offices.

Indian state allows liquor at workplace

<p>In India, a part of a three-storey rice mill building collapsed in Haryana's Karnal district early Tuesday, news agencies reported quoting local police said, further adding that at least four labourers were killed while 20 others were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that when the incident took place at around 3:00am, over 150 labourers were housed in the building.</p>

<p>Karnal's Superintendent of Police, Shashank Kumar told news agency PTI over the phone that "four labourers from Bihar have died in the incident and 20 were injured".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karnal's Deputy Commissioner Anish Yadav told reporters, "All individuals (living in the building) have been accounted for. There were a total of 24 affected persons in the incident. Nearly 150 lived in the structure and some managed to come out from windows timely. Out of the 24 affected persons, 20 are injured and four are dead".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On being asked about the reason for the building collapse, he said, "Prima facie it appears the building was structurally unsafe. For this, a committee has been set up headed by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Executive engineer (Buildings and Roads) will be its member. They will submit a report on the incident".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Whatever action as per law has to be taken we will do that," he said on being asked about asked if any action will be taken against the building owner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived at the rice site and work is underway to clear the debris.&nbsp;</p>

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In India, a part of a three-storey rice mill building collapsed in Haryana's Karnal district early Tuesday, news agencies reported quoting local police said, further adding that at least four labourers were killed while 20 others were injured.

In India, a part of a three-storey rice mill building collapsed in Haryana's Karnal district early Tuesday, news agencies reported quoting local police said, further adding that at least four labourers were killed while 20 others were injured. Reports have mentioned that when the incident took place at around 3:00am, over 150 labourers were housed in the building. Karnal's Superintendent of Police, Shashank Kumar told news agency PTI over the phone that "four labourers from Bihar have died in the incident and 20 were injured". Karnal's Deputy Commissioner Anish Yadav told reporters, "All individuals (living in the building) have been accounted for. There were a total of 24 affected persons in the incident. Nearly 150 lived in the structure and some managed to come out from windows timely. Out of the 24 affected persons, 20 are injured and four are dead". #WATCH A team of NDRF arrives at the rice mill building collapse site in Karnal, Haryana pic.twitter.com/fpSYZmVxou — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2023 × Four people dead and 20 were injured in the incident. We have started the rescue operation. NDRF and SDRF teams will also reach here. No one is missing now, we have cross-checked the list of workers: Karnal SP Shashank Kumar pic.twitter.com/T9dvOv3PSm — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2023 × #WATCH | Haryana: Several rice mill workers feared being trapped under debris after a three-storeyed rice mill building collapsed in Karnal. Workers used to sleep inside the building. Fire brigade, police and ambulance have reached the spot. Rescue operations underway. pic.twitter.com/AFzN9HDPYw — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2023 × On being asked about the reason for the building collapse, he said, "Prima facie it appears the building was structurally unsafe. For this, a committee has been set up headed by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Executive engineer (Buildings and Roads) will be its member. They will submit a report on the incident". "Whatever action as per law has to be taken we will do that," he said on being asked about asked if any action will be taken against the building owner. A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived at the rice site and work is underway to clear the debris. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: At least four dead, several injured after three-storey rice mill collapses in Haryana

<p>Experts have noted that the influenza H3N2 virus is causing significant medical issues, particularly severe lung infections, and that it "has changed its pattern unexpectedly in just six months" as concern about the virus has risen, as reported by the Mint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Medical practitioners have observed that the pattern of viruses has changed remarkably and unexpectedly. Dr Dhiren Gupta, a Senior Consultant at Sir Gangaram hospital in Delhi, said&nbsp;"Over the past 6 months pattern of viruses has changed remarkably and unexpectedly. Normally, we expect influenza to be the number 1 virus that can lead to hospitalisation. This time Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 has led to a lot of respiratory tract infections,"&nbsp;as quoted by news agency&nbsp;ANI<i>.&nbsp;</i></p>

<p>Dr Gupta further pointed out, it is leading to&nbsp;severe pulmonary infections. "Another observation- type B influenza (past two months 5 leading to PICU admission) has led to more severe pulmonary infections in form of ARDS, severe pneumonia requiring ventilation," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first two H3N2 influenza virus-related deaths in India have occurred in the states of Haryana and Karnataka, as reported by ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to health department authorities, the victim from Karnataka had symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI), such as a fever, sore throat, and cough. The 82-year-old man from Alur Taluk in the Hassan district was hospitalised at the Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences on February 24, and he passed away on March 1.</p>

<p>Almost 90 cases of the H3N2 virus have reportedly been detected in India so far, according to media reports.</p>

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<p>The H3N2v virus sometimes referred to as a "swine influenza virus," is a non-human influenza virus that typically infects pigs and has also infected people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).</p>

<p>These viruses are known as "variant" viruses when they infect people. According to the CDC, the particular H3N2 variant virus was found in people in 2011 and contained the M gene from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus as well as genes from avian, swine, and human viruses.</p>

<p>Presently, the severity of the H3N2 illness is comparable to that of seasonal flu.</p>

<p>Fever, breathing issues including a cough and runny nose, as well as other symptoms like body pains, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, are among the symptoms. Although some people may have these symptoms for more than a week, this is how long they typically last.</p>

<p>According to the CDC, individuals with certain long-term health conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, weakened immune systems, neurological or neurodevelopmental conditions, children under the age of five, people 65 and older, pregnant women, and individuals with these conditions are at a higher risk of developing complications if they contract the virus.</p>

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Experts have noted that the influenza H3N2 virus is causing significant medical issues, particularly severe lung infections, and that it "has changed its pattern unexpectedly in just six months" as concern about the virus has risen, as reported by the Mint.

Experts have noted that the influenza H3N2 virus is causing significant medical issues, particularly severe lung infections, and that it "has changed its pattern unexpectedly in just six months" as concern about the virus has risen, as reported by the Mint. Medical practitioners have observed that the pattern of viruses has changed remarkably and unexpectedly. Dr Dhiren Gupta, a Senior Consultant at Sir Gangaram hospital in Delhi, said "Over the past 6 months pattern of viruses has changed remarkably and unexpectedly. Normally, we expect influenza to be the number 1 virus that can lead to hospitalisation. This time Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 has led to a lot of respiratory tract infections," as quoted by news agency ANI. Dr Gupta further pointed out, it is leading to severe pulmonary infections. "Another observation- type B influenza (past two months 5 leading to PICU admission) has led to more severe pulmonary infections in form of ARDS, severe pneumonia requiring ventilation," he added. ALSO READ | India: Tamil Nadu school girl dies after overdosing on iron supplements The first two H3N2 influenza virus-related deaths in India have occurred in the states of Haryana and Karnataka, as reported by ANI. According to health department authorities, the victim from Karnataka had symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI), such as a fever, sore throat, and cough. The 82-year-old man from Alur Taluk in the Hassan district was hospitalised at the Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences on February 24, and he passed away on March 1. Almost 90 cases of the H3N2 virus have reportedly been detected in India so far, according to media reports. ALSO READ | India reports first two deaths from H3N2 influenza: One each in Haryana, Karnataka The H3N2v virus sometimes referred to as a "swine influenza virus," is a non-human influenza virus that typically infects pigs and has also infected people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These viruses are known as "variant" viruses when they infect people. According to the CDC, the particular H3N2 variant virus was found in people in 2011 and contained the M gene from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus as well as genes from avian, swine, and human viruses. Presently, the severity of the H3N2 illness is comparable to that of seasonal flu. Fever, breathing issues including a cough and runny nose, as well as other symptoms like body pains, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, are among the symptoms. Although some people may have these symptoms for more than a week, this is how long they typically last. According to the CDC, individuals with certain long-term health conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, weakened immune systems, neurological or neurodevelopmental conditions, children under the age of five, people 65 and older, pregnant women, and individuals with these conditions are at a higher risk of developing complications if they contract the virus. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

H3N2 Influenza changing pattern unexpectedly: Experts warn more hospitalisations

<p>India reported its first two deaths from the H3N2 influenza on Friday, with one each from northern Haryana state and southern Karnataka state, PTI news agency reported quoting official sources.</p>

<p>So far, 90 cases of H3N2 have been reported over the last three months, they said.</p>

<p>An 82-year-old man from Karnataka's Hassan district was reportedly the first casualty in the country. Hire Gowda, a diabetic who suffered from hypertension, was admitted to a hospital on February 24. He died on March 1.</p>

<p>Later, a sample was sent for test, following which on March 6 it was confirmed that he was infected by the virus, the officials said.</p>

<p>"It is confirmed that Hire Gowda, 82,&nbsp;son of Halage Gowda, died of H3N2 virus on March 1," the Hassan District Health Officer (DHO) told PTI.</p>

<p>While another case was reported from Haryana.</p>

<p>India has been witnessing a spike in flu cases for the last few months. The majority of these infections were found to be from the H3N2 virus, also referred to as the "Hong Kong flu". Currently, only H3N2 and H1N1 viruses have been identified in India.</p>

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<p>Though the strain is said to be not life-threatening except in rare cases, doctors say that it is leading to respiratory issues in some patients. Doctors believe that the strain is more virulent this season.</p>

<p>It also said that the virus appeared to lead to more hospitalisations than other Influenza subtypes.</p>

<p>Symptoms include diarrhoea, chills, fatigue, body and muscle aches, loss of appetite and dry cough. Some patients even suffer from conjunctivitis.</p>

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India reported its first two deaths from the H3N2 influenza on Friday, with one each from northern Haryana state and southern Karnataka state, PTI news agency reported quoting official sources.

India reported its first two deaths from the H3N2 influenza on Friday, with one each from northern Haryana state and southern Karnataka state, PTI news agency reported quoting official sources. So far, 90 cases of H3N2 have been reported over the last three months, they said. An 82-year-old man from Karnataka's Hassan district was reportedly the first casualty in the country. Hire Gowda, a diabetic who suffered from hypertension, was admitted to a hospital on February 24. He died on March 1. Later, a sample was sent for test, following which on March 6 it was confirmed that he was infected by the virus, the officials said. "It is confirmed that Hire Gowda, 82, son of Halage Gowda, died of H3N2 virus on March 1," the Hassan District Health Officer (DHO) told PTI. While another case was reported from Haryana. India has been witnessing a spike in flu cases for the last few months. The majority of these infections were found to be from the H3N2 virus, also referred to as the "Hong Kong flu". Currently, only H3N2 and H1N1 viruses have been identified in India. Also read | After India, Singapore too reports rising cases of H3N2 influenza Though the strain is said to be not life-threatening except in rare cases, doctors say that it is leading to respiratory issues in some patients. Doctors believe that the strain is more virulent this season. It also said that the virus appeared to lead to more hospitalisations than other Influenza subtypes. Symptoms include diarrhoea, chills, fatigue, body and muscle aches, loss of appetite and dry cough. Some patients even suffer from conjunctivitis. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India reports first two deaths from H3N2 influenza: One each in Haryana, Karnataka

Stubble burning has been one of the prominent issues in India's northern states of Punjab and Haryana, that largely depend on agriculture. The farmers here burn the stubble each year to prepare the land for sowing winter season crop seeds.

630 stubble burning cases in India's Punjab so far; farmers say they have 'no choice'

<p>Sixty-five-year-old Om Prakash — also known as Pasha – was having a normal day. He was at his house preparing for a role in an upcoming regional Hindi film when suddenly, the police from northern Haryana state came knocking on his doors for a murder he allegedly committed around 30 years ago.</p>

<p>For nearly three decades, Om Prakash — an ex-Indian Army soldier who is charged with alleged robbery and murder—had been living right under the nose of the police. Having settled in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh state, he married a local woman and had three kids. For 15 years, he has been working in regional films. Ironically, he has also played the role of a police constable in one of the films.</p>

<p>But then his luck ran out after police finally got hold of the frail 65-year-old from his home in a slum in Ghaziabad city, Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p>Om Prakash took the life of crime in the mid-and late-80s when he used to steal cars and two-wheelers. After being jailed and subsequently released, he joined the Indian Army. But in 1988, he was dismissed for being absent from duty after 12 years of service.</p>

<p>On January 15, 1992, Omprakash and his aide allegedly stabbed a motorcyclist to death during a robbery bid in Haryana’s Bhiwani. After the murder, he went off the radar and started a “new life”, surviving on odd jobs, including acting gigs in regional films. According to police, he has so far acted in 28 films.</p>

<p>With no sight of him, the case was considered good to be shut, until a Special Task Force in Haryana began probing wanted criminals in Haryana who had disappeared. And among the names that cropped up was Om Prakash.</p>

<p>The police also put him on their "most wanted" criminals list and put a bounty of 25,000 rupees ($315) for information on his whereabouts.</p>

<p>Police say that Om Prakash made one fatal error that led to his undoing—all of his new documents had his and his father's real names.</p>

<p>Around two months ago, the cops caught a whiff of him when Om Prakash made a WhatsApp call to his brother in Panipat. Once the force traced his number, they were able to track his location.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Sixty-five-year-old Om Prakash — also known as Pasha – was having a normal day. He was at his house preparing for a role in an upcoming regional Hindi film when suddenly, the police from northern Haryana state came knocking on his doors for a murder he allegedly committed around 30 years ago.

Sixty-five-year-old Om Prakash — also known as Pasha – was having a normal day. He was at his house preparing for a role in an upcoming regional Hindi film when suddenly, the police from northern Haryana state came knocking on his doors for a murder he allegedly committed around 30 years ago. For nearly three decades, Om Prakash — an ex-Indian Army soldier who is charged with alleged robbery and murder—had been living right under the nose of the police. Having settled in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh state, he married a local woman and had three kids. For 15 years, he has been working in regional films. Ironically, he has also played the role of a police constable in one of the films. But then his luck ran out after police finally got hold of the frail 65-year-old from his home in a slum in Ghaziabad city, Uttar Pradesh. Om Prakash took the life of crime in the mid-and late-80s when he used to steal cars and two-wheelers. After being jailed and subsequently released, he joined the Indian Army. But in 1988, he was dismissed for being absent from duty after 12 years of service. On January 15, 1992, Omprakash and his aide allegedly stabbed a motorcyclist to death during a robbery bid in Haryana’s Bhiwani. After the murder, he went off the radar and started a “new life”, surviving on odd jobs, including acting gigs in regional films. According to police, he has so far acted in 28 films. With no sight of him, the case was considered good to be shut, until a Special Task Force in Haryana began probing wanted criminals in Haryana who had disappeared. And among the names that cropped up was Om Prakash. The police also put him on their "most wanted" criminals list and put a bounty of 25,000 rupees ($315) for information on his whereabouts. Police say that Om Prakash made one fatal error that led to his undoing—all of his new documents had his and his father's real names. Around two months ago, the cops caught a whiff of him when Om Prakash made a WhatsApp call to his brother in Panipat. Once the force traced his number, they were able to track his location. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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