Rakshabandhan celebrations turned tragic as 19-year-old Rohan Patil was murdered in Surat by his friend Deepak Patil, allegedly over a financial dispute. While Deepak claimed the motive was monetary, police are also probing a possible affair. The murder sparked local outrage, leading to protests near the Limbayat police station.
An illegal firearms supplier from Ludhiana, Dharminder Kumar alias Kunal, was arrested by the NIA in connection to the murder of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar. The investigation revealed that Kunal provided arms to the shooters on orders from foreign-based Khalistani terrorist Harwinder. Two shooters and another associate were previously arrested, while a hunt is underway for other fugitives.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed the charges against a retired DHBVN executive engineer, DS Hooda. The court upheld a lower court's 2014 ruling, ordering the discom to pay the increments it had halted. Hooda was accused in 2005 of restoring power with partial payments. The High Court found no illegality in the district court's judgment.
HVPNL reported that poor maintenance of 11 kVA electricity feeders led to significant damage of transformers at 66 kVA substations in Gurgaon and Faridabad, causing unscheduled power cuts. Transformers worth Rs 5 crore were damaged. DHBVN has been instructed to improve maintenance to prevent such events in the future.
Poor maintenance of 11 kVA electricity feeders caused major transformers to fail at 66 kVA substations in Gurgaon and Faridabad, leading to unscheduled power cuts, according to HVPNL. Two transformers worth Rs 5 crore were damaged. HVPNL urged DHBVN to draft SOPs for maintenance, and officials are investigating the failures for disciplinary actions.
A resident of Gurgaon filed a police complaint after his son's PAN card was fraudulently used for transactions worth crores. The son, studying in Australia, received notices from the income tax department about fictitious transactions. Police registered a case under various sections of the IPC and an investigation is underway.
Thieves broke into a Ciaz car parked near MGF Metropolitan Mall in Gurgaon and stole a laptop, passport, and 3,000 US dollars from a bag in the backseat. Car owner Mayank Jain reported the theft to the police, who have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits.
Haryana, in collaboration with five other states and UTs, planned to establish a 100km 'vulture safe zone' to revive vulture populations. The initiative involved a survey to ensure banned drugs like diclofenac are not used. The Bombay Natural History Society assisted in releasing 25 white-rumped vultures in September, promoting safe habitats and conservation efforts.
A 19-year-old architecture student visiting home in Faridabad for Rakshabandhan was fatally shot by an unknown assailant at his house gate. Two men arrived; one called him outside to talk. Moments later, a gunshot was heard. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, he was declared dead. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Three men posing as passengers robbed an autorickshaw driver in Gurgaon on Sunday, stealing his mobile phone and vehicle near Genpact Chowk. The driver, Dipankar Dey, reported the incident to the police, who are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspects. An FIR has been registered, and the suspects remain at large.
Three fatalities occurred within 13 hours on Sunday in Manesar and Pataudi due to separate accidents. Two pedestrians were struck by unidentified vehicles, and a milk van driver died after colliding with a truck. Police are investigating the incidents, with efforts focused on identifying the hit-and-run drivers through CCTV footage.
Sariska tiger ST-2303 was spotted in Haryana's Jhabua forest for the first time since migrating from Rajasthan. The three-year-old male tiger, seeking new territory, was photographed early Monday. Officials have alerted local villagers and are monitoring the situation to avoid any conflict. This is the tiger's second visit to Rewari this year.
A special team has been formed by Gurgaon's GMDA to fix potholes and repair damaged master sector roads within a week. The city is divided into four zones for better management, and efforts include addressing waterlogging issues. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety, according to officials.
The urban local bodies department granted municipal councillors powers to oversee ward projects until new ward committees form. Councillors' responsibilities included planning, budgeting, and maintenance tasks. However, elections and the model code of conduct delayed actionable approvals. A meeting allowance and funds for national event organization were also introduced for councillors.