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Bengaluru Airport: Passenger From Bangkok Arrested For Smuggling In 234 Wild Animals, Dead Baby Kangaroo

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In a tragic incident of wildlife smuggling, a baby Kangaroo died due to suffocation after a Tamil Nadu wildlife smuggler flew a joey (a young kangaroo or wallaby) inside a suitcase from all the way Bangkok to Bengaluru Airport. The smuggler also tried to smuggle 233 reptiles including cobras, crocodiles, tortoises and lizards. These were rescued by the Airport authorities.

The smuggler responsible for the wildlife trafficking has been arrested by police. Authorities at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru were shocked to see reptiles of exotic species smuggled in such large numbers. The recovery included snakes, lizards, tortoises in large numbers. The accused is a 32-year-old man, said reports.

Bengaluru Airport on the incident

The passenger accused of smuggling had travelled on Thai AirAsia’s flight FD 137. The flight had landed in Bengaluru around 10.30 in the night on Wednesday (August 22).

The Bengaluru Air Customs said that the Airport used passenger profiling which helped it intercept the flyer, who had shortly crossed the green channel. The accused was stopped just as he approached the exit gate of the airport’s arrival area.

The airport authorities grew suspicious as they saw the large trolley bag carried by the passenger. He had also taken the green channel, a route which is dedicated for passengers with no goods to declare that falls under duty bound or prohibited goods category.

The menace of wildlife smuggling

The menace of wildlife smuggling is something that afflicts the wildlife all across the globe. Many attempts are made to smuggle exotic wildlife creatures through the air route or even using road and sea route. Reptiles and mammal like Pangolins are a constant victim of wildlife smugglers.

The menace of wildlife smuggling has made Pangolins the world’s most smuggled and trafficked mammal or animal. World Wildlife Fund For Nature (WWF) says that wildlife trafficking is the 4th largest illegal trade across the world and the crime is estimated at worth £15 billion every year.

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Mumbai Police Arrest Nalasopara-Based Auto Driver For Molesting 15-Year-Old Girl In Borivali

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police have arrested an auto driver from Nalasopara (East) in connection with the molestation of a student in Borivali. Naresh Moti Singh (44), a resident of Gorai, had been absconding.

About The Incident

The incident occurred on August 31 when the accused allegedly molested the 15-year-old girl while she was on her way to school. The rickshaw driver abruptly halted the vehicle and tried to touch the girl. She immediately objected and screamed loudly. Neighbors, alerted by her cries, rushed to the scene, but the driver had already escaped.

The police then filed a case against the unidentified driver under the relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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Nagpur: Bar Brawl Captured on CCTV as Men Attack Bartender, Customers Flee in Panic

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In a deeply unsettling incident that has sent shockwaves through the local community, the Yoga Bar Restaurant in the Kadri area of Nagpur was violently attacked by armed individuals on [insert date]. The restaurant, located within the jurisdiction of Kanhan Police Station, witnessed a horrifying scene as the attackers caused significant damage and terrorized both staff and patrons.

The Attack

The violent unfolded in broad daylight, with CCTV footage capturing the full extent of the assault. According to the footage, a group of armed assailants, wielding swords and sticks, stormed the Yoga Bar Restaurant. Their brazen attack included smashing furniture, shattering glassware, and creating an atmosphere of intense fear. The bar owner was reportedly targeted with threats and intimidation, further escalating the chaos.

The footage reveals the attackers moving through the restaurant with alarming aggression, creating a scene of mayhem that left patrons scrambling for safety. The violent nature of the assault has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of such incidents in the region.

Response and Investigation

Local law enforcement, led by the Kanhan Police Station, responded swiftly to the incident. Officers have secured the crime scene and are analyzing the CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The investigation is underway, focusing on uncovering the motive behind the attack and bringing those responsible to justice.

Authorities have appealed to the public for any additional information that might assist in their investigation. They are also conducting interviews with witnesses and restaurant staff to piece together the events leading up to and following the attack.

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Mumbai: 26-Year-Old Student Charged With Attempted Murder 2 Years After Allegedly Pushing Girlfriend Off 18-Foot-High Water Tank In Borivali

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Mumbai: A sessions court has framed charges against 26-year-old student Amey Darekar almost two years after he was arrested for allegedly pushing his girlfriend off the water tank of a Dahisar high-rise. The court said there is sufficient evidence to charge him with an attempt to murder.

Darekar had last year sought discharge from the case claiming that he had not pushed the girl and that he has been implicated on the basis of assumption. On Monday, he decided to not proceed with the discharge plea after a year of filing and chose to face trial.

The court framed the charges observing that after considering the record and documents and after hearing the submissions of the parties, there was sufficient ground for presuming that the accused had committed offence of attempting to murder.

About The Incident

As per the prosecution case, Munish Singh, father of Darekar’s girlfriend, Priyangi, had lodged a complaint that Priyangi and Darekar met on November 13, 2022, between 4.30 pm and 8 pm on the roof of La Belleza Cooperative at Borivali (East) and consumed alcohol. The two later had a quarrel and Darekar allegedly assaulted Priyangi and pushed her off the 18-foot-high water tank. Priyangi sustained multiple injuries as a result of the fall. Darekar’s mother later took her to hospital. Though Priyangi in her statement ruled out any involvement of Darekar, her father lodged a complaint of attempt to murder.

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