Punjab Cop Caught On Camera Planting Heroin At Shiv Sena Leader's Residence; Khanna ASI SuspendedA massive controversy has erupted in Punjab after a police official was allegedly caught on hidden camera planting narcotics at the residence of a political leader in Khanna. Closed-circuit television footage revealed an Assistant Sub-Inspector in plain clothes hiding packets of heroin beneath a mattress at the home of Shiv Sena leader Mahant Kashmir Giri.
Shortly after the act, a police team raided the premises, recovered the planted contraband, and arrested Giri on narcotics charges. Following the circulation of the secret camera recordings, Khanna Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Darpan Ahluwalia took immediate disciplinary action, suspending Assistant Sub-Inspector Sukhdev Singh and forming a Special Investigation Team headed by a Superintendent of Police-rank officer to conduct a thorough inquiry.
The shocking revelation has triggered severe concerns regarding accountability, police discipline, and the alleged framing of political opponents amidst the ongoing anti-drug campaign in the state.India Today Crew Attacked in Pulivendula; TDP and YSRCP Clash Over Poll ViolenceAn India Today crew comprising Associate Editor Abdul Basheer and video journalist S. Vijay was attacked by unidentified men while covering local body elections in Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh.
The assailants smashed their camera and snatched their mobile phones near a polling booth. The incident sparked a political confrontation between the ruling TDP and the opposition YSRCP.
The TDP alleged the assault was orchestrated by the YSRCP to discredit the coalition government nationally. Rejecting the charge as a smear campaign, YSRCP chief Y.S.
Jagan Mohan Reddy met the targeted journalists, condemned the violence, and demanded an impartial probe, election reforms, and protection for media personnel.Tamil Nadu Minor Abuse Case: Cops Seek Passport Freeze, Issue Lookout Notice for Key AideA special investigation team probing the Tamil Nadu minor sexual abuse case involving prime accused Veeramani has widened its investigation, taking multi-pronged action against several individuals. Chennai Police have issued a lookout circular against key aide Prakash, accused of helping Veeramani destroy proof and suppress offences, while also initiating steps to freeze his passport after he allegedly escaped abroad.
Parallelly, authorities conducted searches at the residence of accused Ganesan and a dance school run by accused Shanti to examine potential links. Eight persons have been named and charged under major sections, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Meanwhile, a minor victim identified Veeramani during proceedings at a Chennai prison, reinforcing evidence for the prosecution. Investigators are also probing financial transactions amounting to 70 crore rupees reportedly handled to hush up the case, alongside the suspected involvement of senior police officials.Row Over Separate Flag Demands in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka as BJP Warns Against Separatist MindsetA fresh political flashpoint has erupted over demands for separate state flags in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
In Tamil Nadu, a call was made for a state flag equal to the national flag, proposed to be hoisted by the Chief Minister on Tamil Nadu Day and November 1. The demand drew strong criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which cautioned against pitching regional and national identities against each other and warned of fostering a separatist mindset.
Concurrently, the Karnataka government is considering bringing a resolution and legal framework to hoist the Kannada flag alongside the tricolour on government buildings, with the proposal set for discussion at the Belagavi legislative session.