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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Gang making fake Ayushman cards busted
Prayagraj: Sleuths of the Special Task Force on Wednesday claimed to have busted a racket involved in making fake Ayushman cards and arrested two of its operatives, including the mastermind, near Nawabganj Road. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police also recovered two mobiles, 84 fake Ayushman cards, data of another 112 fake cards, one ATM card, cash and other documents from their possession. Those arrested were mastermind Amit Pandey (28) and Brijbhuwan Patel (48) of Nawabganj and Soraon respectively.
Libya Review
3 days ago
- Libya Review
Libyan Forces Thwart Major Drug Operation
Libya's Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Bureau has thwarted an attempted drug trafficking operation in the Al-Kish area of Benghazi, seizing a significant quantity of narcotics during a high-stakes security operation. According to an official statement, the Special Task Force received a credible tip-off about the activities of a known suspect, identified by the initials 'H.Z.,' who is allegedly involved in drug distribution networks across the city. In a carefully planned sting operation, an undercover informant—monitored by security personnel—contacted the suspect and arranged a drug handover near the Gulf Company premises in exchange for a cash payment. Security units swiftly executed a well-coordinated ambush at the agreed location. Shortly after, an individual appeared carrying a plastic bag and approached the informant to finalize the deal. However, just as the handover was about to occur, the security forces intervened. The suspect managed to drop the bag and flee the scene, eluding immediate arrest despite a rapid pursuit by the authorities. Upon inspecting the recovered bag, officers discovered 700 tablets of the narcotic Tramadol, five pills of 'Extra', and 15 slabs of hashish, locally known as 'passport.' The seized hashish weighed approximately 1.5 kilograms. Officials confirmed that all legal procedures have been initiated and a formal report has been filed. Efforts are ongoing to track down the fugitive suspect and bring him to justice. Tags: benghaziDrugsHashishlibyaNarcotics
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Assamese short film 'Ansuni Chinkhe' awarded Best Short Film at IIFF
Guwahati (Assam) [India] June 18 (ANI): Assamese short film 'Ansuni Chinkhe', written and directed by Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta and produced by Mina Mahanta and Indrani Baruah, has been making waves on the national and international film circuit, clinching several prestigious awards and earning global recognition. At the Indian Independent Film Festival (May-June 2025) held recently in Kolkata, Ansuni Chinkhe was awarded Best Short Film, a reflection of its powerful storytelling and artistic execution. The film features Seema Biswas as the sole actor, whose compelling performance as the lone character brought depth and resonance to the narrative. Earlier this year, the film was also selected for the Worldwood International Panorama (International Competition Category) at the Jaipur International Film Festival, held from 17th to 21st January 2025. There, the film earned two top honours - Best Actress Award for Seema Biswas, Best Director Award for Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta in the Short Film category. Continuing its winning streak, Ansuni Chinkhe was also adjudged Best Short Film at the Delhi Short Film Festival 2025, further cementing its place as a standout creation in contemporary Indian cinema. In a major milestone, the film was recently featured in the online segment of the Marche du Film at Cannes, where it received overwhelming appreciation from a global audience, resonating with viewers for its poignant themes and minimalist storytelling. With its nuanced direction, powerful solo performance, and universal appeal, Ansuni Chinkhe continues to raise the profile of Assamese and Indian short films on the world stage. Earlier, 'Ansuni Chinkhe', a poignant short film written and directed by Dr Parthasarathi Mahanta, garnered significant acclaim at the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2024. Dr Mahanta, who serves as the Chief of the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police and Guwahati Police Commissioner, showcased his creative prowess through this film. Dr Mahanta's directorial excellence was recognised with the Best Director award in the short film category. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Mau gangster wanted in RO/ARO paper leak case arrested in Kaushambi
1 2 3 Prayagraj: A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Kaushambi police on Tuesday arrested a gangster wanted in connection with the RO/ARO exam paper leak case. The RO/ARO Prelims, held on Feb 11, 2024, was cancelled after its question paper surfaced on social media hours before the exam. Ayush Pandey, a resident of Mau, was carrying a Rs 1 lakh cash reward on his head. He was booked under sections 2 and 3 of the Gangster Act with Manjhanpur police of Kaushambi district, SP (Kaushambi) Rajesh Kumar told TOI. "Acting on a specific tip-off, a joint team of Manjhanpur police and STF arrested Pandey near Sugar Mill Road while planning to escape." He added that police had already arrested 18 members of the racket involved in the RO/ARO and other competitive exams leak case, and Pandey was the lone gangster evading police action. The arrested gangster told police that he was an active member of the racket involved in competitive exams leak and extorting a handsome amount from aspirants. He was also wanted by police in connection with two criminal cases.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Ganja worth Rs 85 lakh seized, 2 held
Prayagraj: Sleuths of the Special Task Force (Prayagraj unit) on Sunday arrested two members of an interstate drug peddling gang and seized 231 kg of ganja worth Rs 85 lakh. The arrest was made near Kesar Vatia on the Kanpur-Jhansi highway while the duo was planning to deliver a drug consignment to Bijnore. Police have also seized a DCM vehicle, one mobile and Rs 330 cash from their possession. Those arrested were Jai Prakash Paswan and Rahul Kumar of Darbhanga (Bihar) and Bijnore (UP) respectively. They were booked under sections 8/20/29 of the NDPS Act. A team of STF, acting upon specific inputs that members of the gang were smuggling illegal ganja from Raipur (Chhattisgarh) to Bijnore (UP), intercepted a DCM vehicle and found the drugs hidden inside sacks of fish grains. The gang used to smuggle drugs from Chhattisgarh to UP towns for hefty profits, police said adding that search is on for Pawan Pandey of Pratapgarh and Yusuf Ansari of Bareilly, who were the masterminds of the gang.
