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Vikas Dubey was not bitten by snake 7 times but only once, doctors say he suffers from snake phobia

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Vikas Dubey was not bitten by snake 7 times but only once, doctors say he suffers from snake phobia

In the incident of Vikas Dubey, a resident of Fatehpur district, claiming to have been bitten by a snake seven times within 40 days, it has been revealed that the 24-year-old youth was bitten by a snake only once. It has emerged that Vikas Dubey has ophidiophobia which means the fear of snakes. The revelation was made by the three-member team formed by the Chief Health Officer of Fatehpur. On 16th July, the Health Department submitted its report to the DM in which it said that only one snake bite was genuine.

As reported earlier, Vikas Dubey claimed to have survived alleged snake bites seven times in 40 days claiming the reptile appeared to him in a dream and told him that it would take his life on its ninth attempt. The resident of Soura village in the district said that he suffered another snake bite, allegedly the seventh when he was at his uncle’s home. Doctors were also baffled by the strange phenomenon in which Dubey gets bitten by a snake either on a Saturday or a Sunday. He said that before getting bitten each time, he gets a premonition. The doctor who treated Dubey, Dr Jawahar Lal found it all strange and advised him to leave his house and stay elsewhere.

After this, the Chief Medical Officer further formed a three-doctor team to investigate the matter.

On Monday, CMO Dr Rajiv Nayan Giri, SDM Pradeep Raman, Naib Tehsildar City Vijay Prakash Tiwari, Additional CMO Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed, Dr Rajendra Verma, Dr NK Saxena arrived at the Ramsanehi Nursing Home to investigate the matter. The team made a comparison between Vikas Dubey’s and a Mohankheda resident victim’s snakebite marks. There was another patient at the Ramsanehi Nursing Home’s ICU. His marks were also matched with Vikas’s based on pictures. When Vikas’s bite marks were found for the first time, they resembled those of the second individual. However, the six additional marks were not the same as the snakebite marks.

Vikas Dubey’s treatment file was viewed by the three-member investigative team when they visited Ramsanehi Hospital, according to Deputy CMO Dr. Rajendra Kumar. It was found that Vikas Dubey is suffering from Ophidiophobia or phobia of snakes. Reports say that Dubey will now be helped by a psychiatrist.

U’khand: Irfan, Abrar, Kamil, and two others pelt stones on Hindu houses in ‘victory procession’ of Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin in Manglaur; arrested

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U’khand: Irfan, Abrar, Kamil, and two others pelt stones on Hindu houses in ‘victory procession’ of Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin in Manglaur; arrested

In a major crackdown in the violent incident that took place during Manglaur Congress MLA’s victory procession earlier this week, the police have arrested five persons for indulging in stone pelting and clashing with them. The arrested accused have been identified as Irfan, Abrar, Kamil, Shamsad and another man also named Irfan. The police formed multiple teams to nab other accused in this case. 

Notably, supporters of the newly elected Congress MLA Qazi Mohammad Nizamuddin took out a victory procession, without police permission, after results were announced for the by-elections held for this assembly constituency. During the victory march, they pelted stones at supporters of other parties and reportedly at the houses and shops of Hindu families. The Islamist supporters of Congress MLA also assaulted people using sticks. It is also alleged that they indulged in indecent behaviour with the Police and clashed with the Police personnel.  

On 16th July, the police stated that the accused pelted stones at shops and houses and also assaulted people with sticks during the victory procession of Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin.

According to media reports, Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin and his supporters didn’t get permission from the police to take out the victory march. Later, the hooligans started pelting stones at supporters of other parties and Hindu families in the region. They also clashed with the Police personnel and created a ruckus on the streets, the videos of the pandemonium had gone viral on social media. 

Afterwards, the police registered a case under relevant sections based on the complaint of Sangeeta, SI Naveen Negi, and Naushad.

Regarding the law and order situation and concerns of violence, supporters of Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin had told media that they would “break the law today” as it is allowed today, following the victory of a Congress legislator on the assembly seat.

To maintain law and order, Haridwar SSP Pramendra Dobal gave strict instructions for the early arrest of all the accused involved in the incident and to maintain peace and harmony in the area. The police initiated efforts to collect evidence to identify the accused. The Police also formed multiple teams to arrest the accused. 

For the identification of the accused, the police team has been analysing video footage and several viral videos doing rounds on the internet as well as manual inputs.  

During the investigation into the violent incident, Police arrested five accused namely Irfan son of Zuaib, Abrar son of Shuaib, and Irfan son of Dilnawaz. They are resident of Mohalla Mirdagan, Manglaur. The other two accused include Kamil son of Saqib son of Kamil, and Shamshad son of Sanaullah. They are resident of Sarai Aziz, Manglaur. 

Further police action is underway in this matter. 

Trainee IAS Puja Khedkar used a fake ration card to obtain disability certificate to get into civil services: Report

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Trainee IAS Puja Khedkar used a fake ration card to obtain disability certificate to get into civil services: Report

On Wednesday (17th July), an exclusive report by India Today revealed that IAS trainee Puja Khedkar used a fake address and fake ration card to obtain disability certificate.

Khedkar gave the Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial (YCM) Hospital her address as ‘Plot No. 53, Dehu-Alandi, Talwade’. She claimed that she lived in Pimpri-Chinchwad just to obtain the fake disability certificate. However, it has come to the fore that this address belongs to Thermoverita Engineering Private Limited, a defunct corporation, rather than a residential residence.

Documents also revealed that a forged ration card was manufactured using this corporate address, which Khedkar then used to get a disability certificate, alleging locomotor disability. The certificate, issued on August 24, 2022, claimed that she had a 7% disability in the knee.

Furthermore, an Audi vehicle has been registered in the name of the same Thermoverita firm. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipality’s tax collection department reports that this company owes Rs 2.7 lakh in taxes for the last three years.

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Puja Khedkar, a 2023-batch IAS officer, is being investigated for allegedly fabricating a disability certificate for the UPSC recruitment. Her OBC non-creamy-layer designation has also been called into question following charges of abuse of authority.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday (16th July) evening, the Pune Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) filed a thorough report to the state headquarters on Dilip Khedkar’s property holdings. Dilip Khedkar is the father of Puja who also had issued threats to seniors of Puja earlier. 

Dilip Khedkar, who served as Director of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) until his retirement in 2020, has been accused of acquiring disproportionate assets during his tenure. Additional action is planned when higher-level officials look at the findings.

Puja Khedkar is facing serious charges, including abuse of power to demand special privileges and threatening police personnel, in addition to claims of forging certifications.

She was transferred from Pune to Washim as a supernumerary assistant collector after Pune District Collector Suhas Diwase filed a report with senior officials against her actions. She allegedly sought a separate office, official apartment, car, and support staff before joining. Probationary officers are not entitled to these benefits.

A committee constituted by the centre is looking into the charges against Khedkar. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the government stopped the officer’s district training program and summoned her to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration for “necessary action”.

Khedkar, on the other hand, denied the charges, alleging that she was the victim of “fake news” and misinformation. She also complained about harassment against the Pune district collector.

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde govt announces stipend scheme, Rs 6,000 for 12th pass, Rs 8,000 for diploma holders, and Rs 10,000 for graduates

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Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde govt announces stipend scheme, Rs 6,000 for 12th pass, Rs 8,000 for diploma holders, and Rs 10,000 for graduates

In a notable move ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde introduced a new financial assistance program for students and recent graduates. The announcement was made on Ashadhi Ekadashi Day in Pandharpur.

The scheme provides 12th-grade graduates with a monthly stipend of Rs. 6,000, diploma students with Rs. 8,000 per month, and graduates with Rs. 10,000 per month. This initiative aims to offer essential financial support to young individuals at different educational stages, promoting better employment opportunities and easing their transition from education to the workforce.

Through the internship scheme, named Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, the Maharashtra government plans to allocate Rs 5,500 crore to provide monetary assistance to unemployed youth in the state. This initiative, designed to improve the employability and skills of young people for the competitive job market, was announced in the Budget 2024-25 by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar.

At a public event in Pandharpur on Tuesday, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated, “The government will provide Rs 6,000 to those who have completed 12th grade, Rs 8,000 to those with ITI and diploma qualifications, and Rs 10,000 to those with a degree or postgraduate degree as a stipend.”

According to the government resolution from the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation—responsible for implementing the scheme along with the CM Public Welfare cell—eligible candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old and residents of Maharashtra. The internships will last for six months, with stipends distributed via direct bank transfer.

This strategic measure by the Maharashtra government seeks to address the economic challenges faced by students and graduates. The scheme aims to reduce some of the financial pressures related to education and early career development, allowing students to focus more on their studies and professional growth.

As the assembly elections approach, this initiative is expected to be a significant topic in the political landscape, underscoring the government’s dedication to the educational and economic advancement of the youth in the state.

Rajasthan: 400 people fall ill after drinking Sharbat during the Muharram procession in Banswara; break locks of a nearby dispensary for treatment

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Rajasthan: 400 people fall ill after drinking Sharbat during the Muharram procession in Banswara; break locks of a nearby dispensary for treatment

On Tuesday (16th July) night, a Muharram procession was taken out in Rajasthan’s Banswara, during which, over 400 people started vomiting and having diarrhoea after drinking sharbat. Initially, three children were admitted to the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital.

Following this, between 12 p.m. and 1 am, most of the patients who developed food poisoning were taken to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. It has been reported that several participants of the Muharram procession broke the locks of a city dispensary just 250 meters from the spot and took out ORS and other medicines.

Later, three doctors arrived at the dispensary and initiated proper medical treatment of around 105 affected people. CMHO Doctor Hiralal Tabiyat said over 400 people reached Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, with approximately 100 still admitted.

After receiving information about the incident, several district administration officials reached the hospital.

Meanwhile, orders have been issued to investigate the incident. The CMHO stated that they had also requested samples and will have them tested. Shoaib Khan, the head of Anjuman Islamia, stated that the event occurred at around midnight. During the Muharram procession, some of the community members had set up a stall, and after drinking Sharbat from there, around 400 people including women and children fell ill.

UP: Health Department seals ‘Youtuber’ Dr Salma Nasir’s hospital in Moradabad after finding illegal pathology lab and unqualified medical staff

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UP: Health Department seals ‘Youtuber’ Dr Salma Nasir’s hospital in Moradabad after finding illegal pathology lab and unqualified medical staff

On Tuesday (16th July), the health department team sealed Dr Salma Nasir’s Health Care Centre in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, which was operating without registration. During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer also discovered an illegal lab operating in this hospital run by YouTuber and Doctor Salma Nasir. In addition to sealing both outlets, the team filed a written complaint with the Majhola police station to file an FIR.

On Tuesday, Dr Narendra Kumar, nodal officer VAX/Deputy Chief Medical Officer, inspected Salma Nasir Health Care at Rehmat Nagar. Arif (18 years old), a Jayantipur native, was taking blood samples at the clinic. Arif is a class 11th student who has been collecting samples for the past two months. In addition to this, Sana Khan, a Dingarpur resident, was found cooking food at the facility. Swale Khan informed the team that he had a B.Sc., whereas Asim stated that he had DMLT. They stated that they work as laboratory technicians. During the inspection, eight beds, one NICU bed, one phototherapy machine, and an operation theatre were found to be operating. The hospital’s staff told the officials that Dr Salma Nasir runs the hospital. The health department team also found an illegal pathology lab being run in the hospital.

Dr Mohammad Asim, DMLT, and Dr K Kumar, MD Pathology were both mentioned on the hospital’s letterhead, but none of them were at the hospital. Inside the illegal pathology lab, the Health Department officials found blood collection bags, a microscope, a centrifuge, a blood roller, a cell counter, and a monitor. There were two patients admitted to Salma Nasir’s hospital when the CMO and his team conducted the inspection.

Dr. Narendra Kumar, Nodal Officer-Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) stated that pharmaceuticals were found as well during the check. These include multivitamins, betamethasone sodium phosphate, and ranitidine, among others. He stated that the hospital is neither registered with the Chief Medical Officer’s office nor have they submitted any registration-related records to the Regional Ayurvedic Unani Officer’s office. There were no professional doctors or paramedical staff present in the healthcare facility. The hospital had no fire safety or biomedical waste management in place.

UP Govt orders inspection of all slaughterhouses after NCPCR rescues 57 child labourers from Yasin Qureshi’s slaughterhouse in Ghaziabad

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UP Govt orders inspection of all slaughterhouses after NCPCR rescues 57 child labourers from Yasin Qureshi’s slaughterhouse in Ghaziabad

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a directive to the urban development authorities to conduct an inspection of all slaughterhouses in the state and submit a report to the government in a week.

The order was issued after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in a joint operation with the UP Police busted a child labour racket in Ghaziabad on May 29. 57 minor children, including 31 girls and 26 boys, including individuals with disabilities, were employed illegally as bonded labourers in a slaughterhouse owned by Yasin Qureshi in Ghaziabad.

NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo took to X to inform about the orders issued by the UP Govt against all slaughterhouses in the state.

On Wednesday (29th May), the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and a police team jointly raided a slaughterhouse in Ghaziabad. The teams rescued 57 minors from there, including 31 girls and 26 boys illegally made to work in the slaughterhouse owned by one Yasin Qureshi. All of them were being made to do animal slaughtering.

According to reports, the rescued minors were lured from UP, Bihar, and West Bengal by promising them jobs in Ghaziabad. Instead, they were being subjected to inhumane work at the slaughterhouse. Now, action is being taken under sections of the Labour Act and IPC, in this matter.

NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said that they had been getting information about this for a long time. After receiving concrete input, a joint raid was conducted at the International Agro Food slaughterhouse in the Mussoorie area of Ghaziabad. It is owned by a man named Yasin Qureshi who is a major player in the meat industry. 

The minors were engaged in the work of cutting and packing meat in the unit. Some of the children were kept as bonded labour, they were kept hostage and forced to work in the factory for the last several years. All the children were paid Rs 300 per day for their work.

According to the International Agro Food’s claims, their factories are HACCP-approved and ISO-certified. The animals are slaughtered in strict accordance with the Islamic practice of Halal. They export their meat products to most global destinations including all West African, CIS, Middle East, Egypt, South Asian, and Far Eastern countries. The meat products produced are supplied directly to importers, the catering industry, supermarkets, and wholesalers under our popular brands at highly competitive prices. 

Meerut, UP: Stone pelting by Muslim mob on Dalit man’s wedding procession after fight over playing DJ music, casteist slurs hurled

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Meerut, UP: Stone pelting by Muslim mob on Dalit man’s wedding procession after fight over playing DJ music, casteist slurs hurled

In the Rasulpur village of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim mob pelted stones at a Dalit man’s wedding procession for playing DJ. Several people including women were injured during this incident on Monday (15th July). Later, CO Mawana arrived at the scene with a large contingent of police officers. A complaint has been filed by one Hariram Jatav against 12 people including men and women.

Meanwhile, Police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order. In his complaint, Jatav accused the Muslim mob of stone pelting and using casteist slurs against the Dalits. Taking action on Jatav’s complaint, the police registered an FIR and took three accused persons into custody.

The incident unfolded in Rasulpur village under Falavada Police Station precinct wherein the wedding of a Dalit man named Sachin was set to take place. On Sunday midnight, people from the Hindu Dalit and Muslim communities argued over playing DJ during the wedding rituals, and an altercation broke out. The locals had settled this dispute at night, however on Monday, while the wedding procession was leaving, the confrontation between the two factions resumed as Muslims pelted stones at Sachin Jatav’s “Baraat” continuously prompting individuals in the wedding procession to retaliate.

Speaking to IndiaTV, a victim named Neeraj said that Muslim youths were making videos of girls dancing during the wedding festivities on Sunday and also passed obscene comments on them, as the Dalit youths objected to this, the Muslim youths called several other people and launched an attack on Hindu Dalits. While this fight was somehow resolved, the Muslim mob started stone pelting on Monday (15th July) morning leaving several injured.

In the videos of the incident, bricks and stones were seen scattered across the village’s roads.

CO Saurabh Singh and the police station in-charge Rajesh Kumar Kamboj arrived at the scene with a team of police officers. The cops sent the injured to the hospital for treatment and allowed the wedding procession to leave.

Speaking about the incident, Rural SP Kamlesh Bahadur stated that Hariram, Mangu’s son, filed a complaint at the police station against one and a half dozen named and eight unidentified people. They were accused of pelting stones and using casteist slurs to stop the DJ. Given the gravity of the situation, police have been deployed in the affected area. He added that the situation in the village is peaceful at present. The police station in-charge Rajesh Kamboj stated that a case has been registered in the matter and three named people have been taken into custody. Meanwhile, searches are being conducted to nab the rest of the accused.

Bengal Police discover 40-meter long tunnel that leads to Bangladesh under accused Saddam’s house: What we know about the Kultali fake gold case

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Bengal Police discover 40-meter long tunnel that leads to Bangladesh under accused Saddam’s house: What we know about the Kultali fake gold case

The West Bengal Police have discovered a secret tunnel underneath the house of Saddam Sardar, the prime accused in the Kultali fake gold idol case. The 40-meter-long concrete tunnel connects to a nearby canal flowing into the Matla River in the Sunderbans beyond which lies the Indo-Bangladesh international border. The police have said that the accused used this tunnel as an escape route when police raided his house in Kultali in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Monday, July 15.

Notably, the police were assaulted by Saddam’s family members and villagers when they went to arrest him on July 15.

On July 15, the West Bengal police acted on complaints they received against one Saddam Sardar and his brother Sairul. They were accused of duping many people by selling them fake gold idols on social media and also taking money from people and not delivering the items to them.

“Saddam and his brother Sairul are accused in multiple cases, and it is suspected that the tunnel was built in his house to serve as an escape route if police raid his house,” said an officer of Baruipur police district.

“He used to lure prospective buyers saying that he had gold bars and idols which he wanted to sell off at cheaper rates. He would show them fake gold items. Once the buyers came, Saddam would take them to an isolated place and would assault the person and snatch all his belongings,” the officer added.

On Monday, the police raided Saddam’s house and arrested him. He was arrested in connection with a case in which he duped a man from Nadia district by selling him a fake gold idol worth Rs 12 lakh. Later, when the police were taking Saddam away, his family members, including women and his brother engaged in a scuffle with the police. A mob also joined them in attacking the police team and facilitated Saddam’s escape.

Reportedly, Sardar’s brother also fired several rounds in the air to scare off the police.

At least three police officers sustained injuries in the assault. Sardar and his brother Sairul managed to escape and are currently on the run. The police have, meanwhile, arrested Saddam’s wife Masuda and Sairul’s wife Rabia in connection with the attack.

Later that evening, a large police contingent returned to the village to search Saddam’s house. This is when the police stumbled upon the secret tunnel underneath the accused’s house.

“The exterior of the one-story house, painted in light green, blue and purple, looks very ordinary and like any other house in the area. But when police entered the house, they found an underground room. The room had a cot, below which there was a tunnel,” said Rabiul Laskar, a local.

The concrete and brick tunnel was at least eight to 10 feet deep, according to the police. It measured at least five to six feet in height, four to five feet in breadth, and twenty to thirty feet in length. It featured a small iron-grilled door as well. The water in the tunnel is waist-deep.

The tunnel’s aperture within the room was barely two or three feet wide. Once a man goes down, there’s a small iron gate which leads into the main tunnel, which in turn, is connected to the canal.

“Once a person manages to come out through the rear end of the house, using the canal, he could use a boat to reach the Matla River and escape anywhere using the innumerable creeks and rivers in the Sunderban delta,” an officer said.

Speaking about the case, the police said that several such fraud gangs have been active in the Kultali area in the name of selling gold idols.

“It is a regular business in the area. Their modus operandi is calling the buyers with money to collect gold idols. When the buyers arrive with money, the miscreants loot them and escape,” said an official.

“Monday’s mob attack highlights the prevalence of gold idol fraudsters in the Kultali area. Additional forces have been deployed and are searching for other culprits,” the official added.

Yogi govt suspends digital attendance system for teachers after protests, Akhilesh Yadav says it is fear of defeat in by-elections

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Yogi govt suspends digital attendance system for teachers after protests, Akhilesh Yadav says it is fear of defeat in by-elections

Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for suspending the implementation of the digital attendance system in state-run schools ahead of the upcoming by-elections.

He said that the BJP’s true nature has been revealed to teachers and the general public.

“Due to fear of defeat in the bye-elections, the BJP government has postponed the order of ‘digital attendance’ of teachers and ‘demolition of Pantnagar and Indraprastha’ in Lucknow. This should be completely cancelled,” Akhilesh Yadav said in a post on X on Tuesday.

He added, “The BJP’s true face has been revealed to teachers and the common people. Teachers and the public will not only defeat the BJP in the bye-elections but in every future election. The people have used the bulldozer of their power against the BJP government’s tyranny.”

Following controversies surrounding the digital attendance system, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to form an expert committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to address the problems and suggestions of teachers.

This committee will include officials of the Education Department, members of the Teachers’ Union, educationists, etc., and will listen to the problems and suggestions of teachers and submit its report. The committee will consider all the dimensions of education and give suggestions for improvement.

Digital attendance will be kept suspended till further orders. A decision will be taken on the basis of the committee’s report.

Additional Chief Secretary of Secondary Education Deepak Kumar, Principal Secretary of Basic Education Dr Shamuga Sundaram, Director General School Education Kanchan Verma, State President of Uttar Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association Dr Dinesh Chandra Sharma, and other senior officials were present in the meeting.

Earlier, the Yogi government had issued instructions to implement a digital attendance system for both teachers and students to make state-run schools more digitally active. Under this system, both students and teachers would be required to mark their attendance using a face recognition system. 

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

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