Omar Abdullah Responds to Srinagar Grenade Attack: ‘End This Surge of Violence
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reacted strongly to a grenade attack in Srinagar that injured at least 12 people, calling the incident deeply disturbing and highlighting a recent rise in violence in the region. He stated, “There can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians” and urged security forces to take decisive action to end “this spurt of attacks.” Concurrently, Congress leader Ravinder Sharma described the attack as part of a conspiracy to disrupt the area’s stability, while the National Conference called for an investigation into the surge in terrorist activities since the new government took office.
Tragic Accident: Four Sanitary Workers Killed by Train in Palakkad, Kerala
In a tragic incident on Saturday, four sanitary workers, including two women from Tamil Nadu, were killed after being struck by the Kerala Express near Shoranur Railway Station. The accident occurred around 3:05 PM while the workers were clearing garbage from the tracks. The force of the collision threw the workers from the track, and while three bodies were recovered, the search continues for the fourth, believed to have fallen into the Bharathapuzha River. Railway Police are investigating the circumstances, noting that the workers may not have noticed the approaching train. This incident raises concerns about safety measures for workers in such environments.
AAP MP Swati Maliwal Presents ‘Black’ Polluted Water to CM Atishi as a ‘Sample’
On Saturday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal raised serious concerns about contaminated water being supplied in areas like Sagarpur and Dwarka. She warned Chief Minister Atishi to address the issue within 15 days, bringing a bottle of "black" water to symbolize the crisis. “Can Delhi drink this?” Maliwal questioned, expressing outrage at the government’s inaction. AAP MLA Vinay Mishra also accused the BJP of crippling the Delhi Jal Board’s functions, pledging to work diligently on the city’s water and sewer issues.
3-Year-Old Raped, Murdered By Relative In Tirupati, Body Buried In Field
A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped and then murdered by her distant relative in a village in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.
According to Tirupati District Superintendent of Police L Subbarayudu, the girl's maternal uncle Nagaraju (24) took her to a secluded place in AM Puram village on Friday evening by luring her with something and raped her there.
J&K Terror Attacks: Farooq Abdullah’s remark ‘terrorists shouldn’t be killed…’ sparks anger among Indians
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has called for an investigation into the recent Budgam terror attack, expressing concerns that it may be an effort to destabilize the government in Jammu and Kashmir. "If the terrorists are caught, we can uncover who is behind these actions," he stated. Former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta condemned the attack as "cowardly," suggesting it was orchestrated by elements working under Pakistani influence. The incident involved an attack on two non-locals, who are currently in stable condition after being hospitalized. Security forces are actively pursuing the attackers in the area.
