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Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
DFO absolves leopardess attacker despite video evidence
Pilibhit: After a 40-day inquiry into the assault of an injured leopardess, the divisional forest officer (DFO) of the Pilibhit forest and wildlife division (FWD), Bharat Kumar, absolved the main accused, Pyare Lal, of any wrongdoing, on May 27. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident which took place on April 5, involved the villager striking the big cat multiple times with an axe, which has been captured in a widely circulated video. DFO Kumar, instead of submitting a report to the field director of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) – the immediate authority governing DFOs of PTR and FWD – filed his report directly to district magistrate Gyanendra Singh, which concluded that Pyare Lal had acted in self-defence and that his axe attack caused no harm to the leopardess. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from within the forest department. An IFS officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed disbelief at the DFO's decision. "If I were in Bharat Kumar's place, I would have booked the attacker under sections of the Wildlife Protection Act. This is undisputedly a wildlife-related crime," he said. The incident unfolded when a pickup mini truck struck the leopardess on the Pilibhit-Madhotanda road near Mala forest range of PTR. The vehicle reportedly dragged the big cat for about a kilometre before the driver abandoned the truck and fled. The injured animal then took shelter in a nearby vacant agricultural field. While forest officials waited for the rescue team to arrive, Pyare Lal, the owner of the field, approached the leopardess along with two forest watchers — Anokhe Lal and Rakesh Tiwari — defying the assigned protocol. Feeling threatened, the leopardess charged at the trio, prompting Pyare Lal to attack her with an axe. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The autopsy later revealed fractures in the animal's third and fourth vertebrae, and PTR veterinary officer Dr Daksh Gangwar did not rule out axe blows as the cause. However, a three-member inquiry panel formed to probe the matter established that Pyare Lal had thrown the axe in self-defence and concluded that it did not cause any injury. The IFS officer said, "Approaching and provoking a scheduled wild animal is a punishable offence under the Wildlife Protection Act. All three individuals should have been held accountable." Chief wildlife warden of UP, Anuradha Vemuri, said she will summon the concerned report for a detailed review, citing concerns raised by the video evidence. Meanwhile, the forest department has also failed to apprehend the truck driver involved in the initial collision. Sub-divisional forest officer of FWD, Anjani Kumar Shrivastav, said, "The vehicle owner, Amir Khan, secured anticipatory bail about two weeks ago. However, he has refused to disclose the driver's identity. The department has been unable to trace the driver so far."
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Manoj Kumar Broke No-Intimacy Rule For A Kiss With Simi Garewal On Screen: 'Couldn't Say No...'
Last Updated: Yesteryear superstar Manoj Kumar, fondly known as Bharat Kumar, had a strict no-intimacy policy in films. In an era where romantic scenes were often the norm in Bollywood films, yesteryear superstar Manoj Kumar, fondly known as Bharat Kumar, stood out — not just for his patriotic roles, but also for his personal principles. One of the most intriguing of them? A strict no-intimacy policy in films. Yes, you read that right! Manoj Kumar simply didn't do physical romance on screen. No touching, no hugs, certainly no kisses. This wasn't about shyness — it was about his values and the image he carefully built as the upright, idealistic Indian hero. Actress Hema Malini, who worked with him in several films like Sanyasi, Dus Numbri, and Kranti, once shared a sweet anecdote that says it all. She said, 'He would never touch the heroine in the romantic scenes. Very sweet and lovely person, very nice and inspiring." But here's the interesting bit — there was one moment when he bent his own rule. And the reason? None other than Raj Kapoor. In Mera Naam Joker, Manoj Kumar shared a brief kissing scene with actress Simi Garewal — a first and only for the actor. It shocked many at the time, but Manoj Kumar later explained his rare exception with complete honesty: He had deep respect for Raj Kapoor and couldn't say no to him. That was it — one kiss in a lifetime of films. In fact, he even turned down a romantic scene with Zeenat Aman in Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, reportedly because he felt it didn't align with the image of Bharat Kumar and would disappoint his loyal fans. In a chat with Subhash K Jha, he had said, 'In Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, the girl (Zeenat Aman) is dancing in the rain and asking me to join her. How can I get wet when I am carrying my college degrees on the way to a job interview? I broke my no-intimacy rule only once, and that too for Raj Kapoor. I had a kiss with Simi Garewal in Mera Naam Joker. I couldn't say no to Rajsaab." Manoj Kumar Death Manoj Kumar passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87. He breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai due to heart-related complications and decompensated liver cirrhosis. In recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema, Kumar was given a state funeral at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on April 5. His mortal remains were draped in the national flag, and a police unit gave a three-volley gun salute. Celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Salim Khan, and others, attended the funeral to pay their respects. First Published:
India.com
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This hero of Waheeda Rehman was born in Pakistan, taught Hema Malini a lesson, created history by becoming an actor-director, he is...
The unique star of the world of cinema, Bharat Kumar' i.e. Manoj Kumar, may not be among us today. But his characters are still alive in the minds of people. People have not forgotten some of his characters even today. In the industry, he was mostly seen in patriotic films. With his acting talent and direction skills, he has left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. Manoj Kumar worked in the film industry from 1957 to 1995. During this time, he was also awarded the Padma Shri and the National Film Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. After the death of the veteran actor, many actors have also appealed to the Government of India to give him the Bharat Ratna. Manoj Kumar was born on 24 July 1937 in Abbottabad, Pakistan. But after the Indo-Pak partition, Abbottabad started being counted in Pakistan. But after the partition, Manoj Kumar's father left Abbottabad and headed towards India, and he settled in Delhi with his family. From the beginning, he used to like the acting of Ashok Kumar and Dilip Kumar a lot. Seeing them, he decided to become an actor. As soon as he entered the world of acting, he created history. Let us tell you that Manoj Kumar had earned a lot of fame as a director. In one film, he kept Hema Malini sitting on the set for the whole day and did not even let her do any work. Because he had come to know that she wanted to leave his film early to shoot for another film.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Namami Gange project hits city traffic
Patna: Commuters travelling from Patliputra and Pani Tanki towards Boring Road continue to experience severe traffic congestion due to ongoing construction work under the Namami Gange project . The project, underway since Dec in this area, has led to road closures and diversions, creating inconvenience, particularly during peak morning and evening hours. The road in front of A N College has been made one-way, further worsening the traffic situation for locals and daily commuters. Bharat Kumar, an autorickshaw driver who travels the route daily, said roads have been dug up at multiple points over the past four to five months, leading to slow-moving traffic and increased travel times. Ayush Anand, a resident of Patliputra Colony, said, "I usually take this route to reach my office, but the heavy congestion during office hours has forced me to find an alternative route." Birju Rai, who owns a poster shop near Pani Tanki, acknowledged the congestion but praised the efforts of the traffic police. "There is usually traffic in the morning due to the one-way system, but the traffic police do a good job. The traffic is mostly under control, and chaos is avoided," Rai said. Providing an update, an official from BUIDCO said on Monday that the Namami Gange project work involves linking sewage pipes and constructing manholes. He added that the project is being executed at multiple levels. "In some places, like near AN College, the excavation is quite deep, which has caused some delay. Work is carried out during lean hours because transporting debris during regular hours is difficult due to traffic. However, the work is now in its final stages and will soon be completed," the official said.
