Politics
Delhi court reserves order on quantum of punishment for former Haryana CM

A court here on Thursday reserved the quantum of sentence to former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, who was convicted in a disproportionate assets case. After the submissions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court is set to pronounce the order on Friday.
In the course of the hearing, the probe agency opposed Chautala’s lawyer who argued for a concession on medical grounds for the 87-year-old politician. Instead, the Central agency argued for maximum punishment, pointing out that the convict is a public figure. If the punishment is less for him, it would send a wrong message to society. It was also argued that Chautala is convicted for the second time and does not have a clean image.
On May 19, the court had reserved its verdict in this case. As per the charge sheet filed by the CBI, Chautala is responsible for amassing assets worth Rs 6.09 crore (disproportionate to his legitimate source of income) between 1993 and 2006. In May 2019, the Enforcement Directorate had attached over Rs 3.6 crore worth of properties of the former Chief Minister located in New Delhi, Panchkula, and Sirsa.
Chautala was also convicted in the JBT scam in January 2013.
In 2008, Chautala and 53 others were charged in connection with the appointment of 3,206 junior basic trained teachers in Haryana from 1999 to 2000. In January 2013, a court sentenced Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay Singh Chautala to ten years imprisonment under various provisions of the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Chautala was found guilty of illegally recruiting over 3,000 unqualified teachers.
Out on parole, Chautala was released from Tihar Jail on July 2, 2021 from a 10-year prison sentence after completing due formalities.
He was the Chief Minister of Haryana four times between 1989 to 2005. His grandson Dushyant Chautala is the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Tragedy: 4 Killed, 2 Critical After Speeding Vehicle Runs Over 6 During Morning Walk In Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra): In a tragic road accident early this morning, six young men out for a morning walk near Katli village in Gadchiroli district were hit by an unidentified speeding vehicle on Thursday morning. The accident occurred between 5 and 6 am on the Armori-Gadchiroli highway.
Two of the youths died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries during treatment at the district general hospital. The remaining two are in critical condition and have been airlifted to Nagpur for further treatment.
Enraged Villagers Block Highway
The incident has sparked massive outrage among locals. In protest, residents reportedly blocked the highway, leading to a major traffic jam on the Armori-Gadchiroli route. Large crowds from nearby villages including Katli, Sakhra and Porla gathered at the accident site. The Gadchiroli police arrived immediately at the scene and initiated relief efforts. Disturbing videos from the accident site and the hospital have surfaced on the internet.
According to reports, the six youths had gone for their routine morning exercise near the Katli bridge when a vehicle traveling from Armori to Gadchiroli veered off course and ran them over. The victims were identified as Pinku Namdev Bhoyar (14) and Tanmay Balaji Mankar (16), both residents of Katli, who died instantly.
Dishant Duryadhan Meshram and Tushar Rajendra Marbate were declared dead at the district hospital. The two critically injured, Kshitij Tulnidas Meshram and Aditya Dhananjay Kohapte, were first treated locally before being shifted to Nagpur by helicopter.
Maharashtra CM Expresses Sorrow, Announces Aid For Victims’ Families
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow over the incident. In a post shared by the official handle of the Directorate General of Information and Public Relations, he described the deaths as extremely unfortunate and painful. He offered heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that the state government stands by them in their time of grief.
The Chief Minister announced financial aid of Rs 4 lakh to the families of each deceased victim. He also stated that the state will bear the full medical expenses of the injured youths, including airlifting them to Nagpur for specialised treatment. An investigation into the identity of the vehicle and the driver responsible is currently underway.
Crime
Drug Racket Used Shirt Photo As Code To Move ₹434 Crore Worth Of Mephedrone From Mysuru To Mumbai

Mumbai: A startling detail has emerged in the investigation of the Rs434 crore drug lab busted in Mysuru, Karnataka—the accused allegedly used a coded method involving shirt photos to facilitate the transport of MD drugs to Mumbai. The Sakinaka police revealed that the operation was divided between two independent groups: one focused on manufacturing the drugs and the other handling distribution. In a calculated move to ensure anonymity and minimise risk, members of each group were kept unaware of their counterparts’ identities.
The contraband was distributed across various locations using a network of street-level dealers. The entire transportation route operated on the ground—no air or rail travel was involved. This ensured lower surveillance risks and easier movement across states.
A police officer stated, “When an individual went to collect the drugs, he did not share his contact number or name. A middleman sent the drug collector’s shirt photo to the manufacturer. The drug collector and manufacturer never exchanged names or contact details. The delivery was made solely based on the shirt photo.”
According to the police, once the MD (Mephedrone) drugs were produced at the Mysuru unit, a courier from there would travel by bus to Bengaluru. Simultaneously, a member of the Mumbai syndicate would also arrive in Bengaluru. To confirm identity, the Mumbai operative would send a photo of his shirt via WhatsApp. The courier, after matching the shirt pattern, would transfer the consignment. The Mumbai gang member would then return to the city with the narcotics—again by road.
The police suspect that this busted lab is part of a much broader international network, possibly linked to organised crime syndicates. As the investigation widens, authorities believe further arrests and connections may emerge in the coming days.
Maharashtra
‘Maharashtra May Offer Free Cancer Vaccines To Economically Weaker Sections,’ Says Minister Aditi Tatkare

Mumbai: Women and child development minister Aditi Tatkare has announced that the Maharashtra government, under the Mahayuti alliance, is actively considering providing free cancer vaccines to economically weaker sections of society. The move comes in the backdrop of a growing emphasis on women’s health and cancer prevention in the state. Speaking at the event, Tatkare highlighted the importance of early prevention and awareness.
“Cancer often shows no early symptoms and is usually detected at a late stage. It’s crucial for girls and women, especially in rural areas, to be educated about this. The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine requires all three doses to be effective, skipping any one dose can render the protection ineffective,” she said. Marking the birthday of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the NCP Yuvati Congress launched a campaign titled “From Awareness to Empowerment.”
As part of this initiative, a free HPV vaccination camp was organised on Wednesday at the Women Development Corporation Hall in Mumbai. Minister Narhari Zirwal stressed the need for such health drives in rural areas. Sports minister Manikrao Kokate said preventive health care is key to avoiding serious illnesses like cancer.
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