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Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
Boy, 4, electrocuted in Bengaluru convention hall
Bengaluru: A four-year-old boy was electrocuted at a convention hall in Basaveshwara Nagar, west Bengaluru, Wednesday night. The victim, Shivam MP, was the younger son of Pradeep Kumar and Deepa, a couple from Kempegowda Nagar. The family had come to the convention hall to attend the marriage reception of Pradeep's relative when the tragedy occurred, police said. According to Deepa, she found Shivam lying supine near the air cooler placed by the staircase at the hall. "Shocked on seeing him lying motionless, I ran towards him and held him by the shoulder. Then, electric shocks passed through me and I screamed. Someone disconnected the air cooler and pulled us away. We immediately shifted Shivam to a nearby private hospital, but the doctors declared him dead on arrival," Deepa stated in her complaint to police. The wires of the air cooler were exposed, and Shivam, who was playing with other children near it, accidentally stepped on the wire where it was exposed, police said. Deepa has blamed the electrician, manager, and owner of the hall for the tragedy and sought legal action against them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo During investigation, police found three more children had been playing in the vicinity at the time. "Fortunately, none of those three stepped on the wire," an investigating officer said. "We booked the electrician, manager, and owner of the convention hall under BNS Section 106 (causing death due to negligence). They were summoned to the station and arrested. They have been released on station bail." Death at home In another incident, a 13-year-old girl was electrocuted inside her Hanchipura residence in Nelamangala Rural Friday evening. M Priyadarshini, a class 8 student, was electrocuted when she switched on the washing machine, investigators revealed.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
Man, mother & wife defraud cousin of Rs 54L on pretext of occult activities
Indore: A man, his mother and wife were booked for fraud and abetment to suicide after allegedly defrauding his cousin of Rs 54 lakh under the guise of performing occult rituals and later convincing the victim to "sacrifice" herself. The accused, identified as Ritik alias Satyam Mishra, along with his mother Beena Devi and wife Purnima alias Neha Mishra, reportedly conspired to exploit the woman using superstition and emotional manipulation. Taresh Soni, Lasudia police station in-charge said that Deepa Pandey, a resident of Sky Luxuria in Nipania, alleged that Ritik, a self-proclaimed occultist and her paternal cousin, convinced her that her husband and son were under the influence of black magic. He claimed that an "evil force" was looming over the family and that it could only be removed through special rituals at temples like Mehndipur Balaji, Kamakhya Devi temple, Mahakal temple Ujjain and in Nashik. Exploiting her fears, Ritik forbade Deepa from sharing any details with others, insisting that the rituals must remain a secret. Over a period of 18 months, he continued to demand money in instalments, which was transferred into accounts belonging to his mother and wife. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Gel Makes Mold Disappear Like Magic CleanLix Learn More Undo Deepa ended up handing over her entire life savings, including jewellery, liquid cash and borrowed money from relatives—amounting to Rs 54 lakh. The situation worsened when Deepa, exhausted emotionally and financially, asked for her money back. Ritik reportedly told her that the rituals were not yet completed and even suggested that she should "sacrifice" herself by absorbing the negative energy through her own death, claiming it would protect her family. Under this extreme psychological pressure, Deepa attempted suicide and fell seriously ill. Eventually, concerned relatives intervened and learned the full extent of the deceit. They encouraged Deepa to approach the police. After a preliminary investigation, the Lasudia police registered a case of cheating and abetment to suicide against Ritik, his mother and his wife, all of whom hail from Naripur in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the matter. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Himachal: Nepalese worker arrested for wife's murder
A Nepali labourer was arrested for murder of his wife in Kotkhai. The victim has been identified as Deepa. The accused have been identified as Jeet Bahadur. The case was registered on the complaint of Hari Krishan Dhanta, 61, who saw he body of the victim and informed the premises owner Ram Dhani. Danta told police said one of his labourers told him that Deepa was lying unconscious in the she of Ram Dhani and Jeet is also standing there. He further said that he than contacted Ram Dhani and then called police. At around 6 pm, police officials reached the spot along with Ram Dhani. Police officials confirmed the death. Jeet Bahadur confessed to the crime. The body has been sent for post-mortem. Police are also verifying the background of the deceased and the accused. Shimla superintendent of police (SP) Gaurav Singh said that police registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kotkhai police station.
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
On CCTV, man hacked to death by group using machetes inside Karnataka bakery
A 35-year-old man was brutally beaten to death on Sunday by a group of men inside a bakery using machetes in Tavaragera town of Karnataka's Koppal district over a property dispute, news agency ANI reported, citing officials. A case has been filed against 10 people based on the complaint registered by the deceased's family. According to police, an old enmity over property disputes can be the motive behind the assault, leading to the murder. The incident happened in the Kushagi taluk area in Karnataka. The victim, identified as Channappa Hussainappa Narinal, can be seen saving himself from the attackers in unverified footage captured on a nearby CCTV camera. According to the purported video, the victim is running around in a bakery to save himself from the attackers, who are chasing him down, while some assailants can be seen attacking him with machetes. One person hit the victim on the head with a wooden log. Cut wounds were visible on his bare body while he was attempting to escape the assailants. The victims quickly fled the scene following the incident. Police have launched a search for the suspect and set up traps to facilitate the arrest. Authorities confirmed that further investigations are currently in progress. In a separate case, police arrested a Nepali man on Monday for allegedly beating his wife to death in Kotkhai, Shimla, reported news agency PTI. The investigation began after officers discovered a body with injury marks on Sunday evening. During a preliminary inquiry at the scene, suspect Jeet Bahadur admitted to having a physical altercation with Deepa on Saturday. He confessed that, in the heat of the moment, he struck her with a wooden stick, resulting in her death. According to police reports, Nepali labourer Ramesh Dangi informed his employer, Hari Krishan Dhanta, that Deepa, the wife of fellow labourer Jeet Bahadur, was found unconscious with visible injuries. Jeet Bahadur was subsequently booked for murder under Section 103(1) of the BNS, police stated.
New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Mother, husband thrilled at Deepa's Booker honour for 'Heart Lamp'
BENGALURU: 'Little Deepa grew up listening to her grandmother's stories' said Sudhamani, mother of Deepa Bhasthi, the acclaimed translator of 'Heart Lamp.' A Madikeri-based writer, Deepa's fascination with stories began early--long before she became a journalist and translator. Her love for stories and writing began when she sat listening to the stories told by her grandmother. 'Deepa's grandmother used to tell amazing stories and she loved listening to them, mesmerized, and slowly falling in love with them,' she said. 'She then continued her passion for journalism at The New Indian Express,' reminisces Sudhamani. Deepa's husband, Nanaiah, has supported her throughout her journey. 'I am very happy and proud of her. She had multiple deadlines but she don't give up because she did it out of her passion. She was so immersed in it that she even started learning Urdu, to seep into the lives of the characters and to get the whole essence.'
