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"ममता": Hindu women in Sandeshkhali still live in fear 14 months after accusing TMC’s Sheikh Shahjahan of rape, murder, land grab and forced labour, while in Murshidabad, Islamists attack Hindus under Mamata Banerjee’s watch amid violent anti-Waqf protest

The recent unrest in Murshidabad has put West Bengal’s troubled situation back in the spotlight. On April 11, 2025, this Muslim-majority district saw widespread violence, including vandalism, arson, and attacks aimed at the Hindu community. These incidents happened under the cover of protests against the newly passed Waqf Amendment Act. In West Bengal, ruled by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Hindus have faced ongoing challenges from groups linked to the ruling party and local criminals who seem to operate with support from those in power.

Subedar Kuldeep Chand, 46, of Himachal’s Kohalwin village, martyred foiling Pakistan’s infiltration in Jammu’s Akhnoor along the LoC, leaves behind wife Santosh, kids Aryan and Diksha, while his father Rattan, a 9 Punjab veteran, mourns a hero’s sacrifice

SRINAGAR: A heavy-hearted silence enveloped the village of Kohalwin near Nadaun in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district as the news of Subedar Kuldeep Chand’s martyrdom reached home. The 46-year-old Junior Commissioned Officer from the 9 Punjab regiment laid down his life in a fierce gun battle along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu, late Friday night. The incident unfolded when alert Indian troops intercepted an infiltration bid by armed militants in the Keri Bhattal forested area. Official sources confirmed that the infiltration attempt was foiled, but not without tragic cost.

"Silent Screams": From March 29 to April 4, 2025, a 19-year-old Varanasi girl was drugged and raped by 23 men across cafés, hotels, and a warehouse—uncovering a brutal, organized sex racket that used blackmail videos, fear, and sedatives to silence her

In late March 2025, a 19-year-old student in Varanasi faced a nightmare that lasted seven days. She was allegedly kidnapped and repeatedly gang-raped by 23 men. According to police reports, the attackers used drugs to subdue her, moving her between hotels, cafés, and hookah bars where she was assaulted again and again. This horrific crime took place during the Holi festival, from March 29 to April 4, 2025, and has shaken the nation. It also exposed a sinister organized sex racket linked to the perpetrators. Below is a detailed account of what happened, step by step, including the locations, the accused, the role of the Continental Café, and how the police and public have responded.

"अधूरा न्याय": IPS Vandana Malik, a spirited 26-year-old from Haryana, died fighting PLA militants in a 1989 Manipur ambush, only for Thokchom Kunje, accused of her killing, to walk free in 2014 after 25 years as court found no proof tying him to that day

The story of Vandana Malik, a young and fearless woman who joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1987, is one that inspires courage and dedication. At just 26 years old, this brave soul from Faridabad, Haryana, stepped into a world that was tough and unfamiliar, yet she embraced it with determination. After being allotted the Manipur cadre in the IPS, Vandana set out on an incredible journey. She left behind the comforts of her hometown and, after completing her training at the Police Academy in Hyderabad, traveled nearly 3000 kilometers to reach Imphal, the capital of Manipur. There, she began her field training and took up her duties with a sense of purpose that few could match. For Vandana, this wasn’t just a job—it was a calling to serve her country, no matter where it took her.

"ॐ फट स्वाहा": The Gujarat High Court slammed the illegal Hazrat Jalal Shah Pir Dargah on Rajkot-Ahmedabad highway as a land grab on govt turf, with no waqf proof or historical value, so on April 4, cops and officials gleefully smashed it down

In a clear and firm judgment that prioritised public interest and legal procedure, the Gujarat High Court recently refused to provide protection to a dargah situated along the Rajkot-Ahmedabad highway. The Court concluded that the structure was an illegal encroachment on land owned by the government. The court observed that the dargah was built on a government-owned and such unauthorized construction on the highway cannot be allowed because of security. Despite the trust managing the dargah arguing that the property belonged to the Waqf Board, they could not present any legally acceptable proof of ownership. As a result, following the High Court order, the local administration demolished the dargah on Friday (April 4).

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