Tag: MadhyaPradesh

Following directives from the Central Government in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, police across Madhya Pradesh have begun identifying Pakistani visa holders residing in the state and asking them to leave, senior officials confirmed on Monday. A senior officer at the state police headquarters told The Free Press that exit permits have already been issued to four individuals in Indore. In addition, several complex cases involving Indian women with Pakistan-born minor children have been reported in Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Indore. In Indore, two Indian sisters were found to have one and three Pakistan-born children, respectively. Similarly, in Bhopal, an Indian woman has two minor children — aged five years and one-and-a-half years — holding Pakistani nationality. Another woman has applied for a long-term visa for her child. In Jabalpur, police identified an Indian woman married to a Pakistani citizen who had traveled to India with her three children for passport renewal. She is expected to return to Pakistan after completing the process. “In cases involving minor children, they cannot be forcibly deported,” the police officer clarified, noting that guidance from higher authorities has been sought on how to proceed in such sensitive situations. Following the Pahalgam attack, the Centre ordered the cancellation of visas for Pakistani nationals, identifying 14 of the 16 categories of visas for termination. This move is part of broader measures taken by the Indian government in response to escalating tensions after the attack.

BHOPAL/INDORE/REWA/MANDSAUR, April 28 – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted raids at several locations across Madhya Pradesh linked to liquor contractors Yogendra Jaiswal and Vijay Shrivastava, in connection with alleged irregularities worth ₹71 crore. The raids, which took place simultaneously in Bhopal, Indore, Rewa, and Mandsaur, are part of an ongoing probe into the Fake Challan Scam related to the state Excise Department, dating back to 2014–2017. Bhopal: Initial reports indicated that Deputy Commissioner of the Excise Flying Squad, Alok Khare’s premises, were being searched. However, ED sources later clarified that no action was taken against Khare. Indore: In Indore, ED teams raided 18 locations connected to several liquor traders, including: Key areas like Basant Vihar Colony, Tulsi Nagar, and Mahalaxmi Nagar were targeted during the operations. Other Cities: Raids were also conducted at locations in Jabalpur and Mandsaur. As of now, the ED has not officially released a public statement regarding the findings from the raids. Background: The case involves 194 fraudulent bank challans used between 2014 and 2017 to illegally lift liquor from government warehouses. The accused allegedly manipulated small bank challans into large ones, enabling them to collect and sell more liquor through their government-approved shops. Following complaints and initial inquiries, the ED formally began investigating the scam in 2024.

The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is facing serious allegations of financial irregularities after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Shabista Zaki claimed discrepancies worth ₹43 lakh in the construction of the corporation’s new headquarters. According to BMC’s civil department, the initial estimated cost of the new building was over ₹22.50 crore. As per regulations, the Mayor-in-Council (MiC) could authorize a maximum 20% cost escalation, but the project cost was directly increased by 50%, raising the total budget to over ₹33 crore. In addition, more than ₹6 crore was further added to the corporation’s 2025-26 budget, even though the construction remains incomplete. A new completion deadline has now been set for June 30. Key Allegations by Zaki: Corporation’s Defense: Responding to the allegations, Mayor-in-Council member Ashok Vani defended BMC’s actions, stating that the SD was returned against a bank guarantee (BG), calling it standard procedure. He further asserted that the GST revision aligned with Central government rules and that due process was followed. However, Zaki countered this claim, insisting that no such bank guarantee was submitted and that there is no official documentation supporting the GST rate change.

A tragic accident in Bhopal claimed the life of a 21-year-old Air India air hostess, Harshita Sharma, late Thursday night after the car she was travelling in plunged into the Kolar canal. The incident was reported by police on Friday. According to authorities, Harshita was out for a drive with her two friends, Jai and Sujal, when the car suddenly veered off course near the Holy Cross School bridge in Kolar. Police said the vehicle lost control while trying to avoid a cow that unexpectedly appeared on the road. In the driver’s attempt to steer clear of the animal, the car skidded and fell into the canal. Police File Case of Negligent Driving Kolar police station in-charge Sanjay Soni confirmed that a case of negligent driving has been registered against Jai, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash. Harshita suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby private hospital in critical condition. Doctors later declared her brain dead, and she passed away early Friday morning. Her friends, Jai and Sujal, sustained only minor injuries and are recovering. Family Devastated, Unaware of Her Presence in City In a heart-wrenching revelation, Harshita’s father, Pradeep Sharma, said the family was unaware that she had arrived in Bhopal. She had informed them on Wednesday night that she would be coming to celebrate his birthday on Friday, but they did not know she had already reached the city and was staying at a hotel. The family only learned of the incident after a friend, Shivani, called to inform them that Harshita had been admitted to the hospital. By the time they arrived, doctors had already pronounced her dead. Investigation Underway Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Further action will be taken based on the results of the post-mortem report, authorities said. The untimely death of Harshita Sharma has sent shockwaves through the community and aviation circles, where she was known to be a dedicated and cheerful cabin crew member.