A display of humanity was witnessed on the Uchain road in Bharatpur during a road accident. A couple and their child were injured when their motorcycle skidded off the road. Former MP Ranjeeta Koli, who happened to be passing by, immediately stopped her vehicle, loaded the three injured individuals into her car, and transported them to a nearby hospital. The victims are currently receiving medical treatment.
Major crackdown on highway robbers in Jhalawar
Jhalawar police apprehended two notorious criminals as part of a major operation against a highway robbery gang. The suspects were arrested during a blockade on the Jhalrapatan-Indore highway. Recoveries from them included gold and silver jewelry, 20,000 rupees in cash, a sharp weapon, and the motorcycle used in the crime. Both individuals are linked to nearly a dozen burglary cases.
Review of maternal deaths in Bhilwara and Banswara
A high-level meeting was held in Jaipur regarding maternal deaths in Bhilwara and Banswara, chaired by Medical Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar. Expert doctors and senior officials analyzed the investigation and sample reports concerning the death of 5 mothers within 6 days at the MCH hospital. Experts from AIIMS Jodhpur have been called in to assist. The minister is scheduled to visit Bhilwara tomorrow to inspect the hospital and meet with staff.
Unauthorized sale of Waqf board property
The Waqf Board meeting in Jaipur addressed the quiet sale and agreement of the 'Bagh Nawab Kallan Khan Waqf Property' on MI Road by certain tenants. Kishanpole MLA Amin Kagzi demanded an immediate investigation and strict action against the culprits, with the Waqf Board Chairman promising concrete measures soon.
Crime scene verification in Bharatpur firing case
Bharatpur police conducted a crime scene verification for the high-profile firing case, taking the accused, Balram and Praveen, to the shop of grocery merchant Chhailbihari under heavy security. The firing incident had resulted in the death of utensils trader Chandrabhan and injuries to Chhailbihari.
Emphasis on energy self-reliance
The Rajasthan government is accelerating efforts to strengthen the financial condition of Discoms. The Chief Secretary has directed a faster pace for debt restructuring and re-pricing processes. Additionally, there is a strong focus on the Battery Energy Storage System, Green Energy Corridor Phase-II, and the PM Surya Ghar scheme to reduce dependence on expensive electricity purchases.
Other significant incidents
- Hundreds of Anganwadi workers demonstrated at the District Collectorate in Jalore, presenting an 11-point list of demands including salary hikes.
- In Dausa's Mandawar, the search continues for a woman shot in a moving bus by her husband, who fled with her from a private hospital.
- The health department intensified its probe into maternal deaths at the MCH wing of Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Bhilwara, after a positive culture report from the operation theater.
- In Dausa's Nangal area, police registered a case against a car driver who broke through a toll plaza barrier and rammed into a police vehicle before escaping.
- The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal challenging the 2017 direct recruitment process for the Rajasthan Higher Judicial Service, ending years of legal uncertainty.
- Students and villagers at a government school in Kadaiyavan, Baran, locked the school gate and protested against the lack of teachers.
- Railway station masters in Bharatpur and other stations wore black bands to protest the alleged assault of a station master by RPF personnel at Agra Cantt station.
- Protests involving the locking of schools continue in Sriganganagar over teacher transfers, prompting demands for strict administrative action.
- The Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court was evacuated following a bomb threat, triggering a thorough search operation by bomb disposal squads and police.
- Forest officials in Jhalawar demolished illegal structures built by drug smugglers on forest land in Manpura Gujran village.
- Dholpur in-charge Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham is on a tour of the district today to attend condolence meetings and inspect infrastructure.
- In Bikaner's Mahajan area, a youth named Ayan washed away in a canal after slipping; search efforts by police and locals are ongoing.
- An audio clip involving the then-in-charge of Raithal police station in Bundi has gone viral, leading to an internal investigation.
- Dei police in Bundi arrested four individuals for stealing 14 computer sets from various government schools and recovered the stolen items.
