Wayanad, Jan 8: Jewellery magnate Boby Chemmanur was taken into custody by Kerala police on Wednesday morning from his resort in Wayanad following a complaint lodged by popular actress Honey Rose.

Rose accused Chemmanur of using derogatory language against her, an incident she disclosed had occurred four months ago.

Wayanad Superintendent of Police Taposh Basumathary confirmed Chemmanur’s detention and said the probe team handling the case would take him to Kochi for questioning.

Currently, Chemmanur is held at the Wayanad police camp and is expected to be transferred to the Kochi Central Police station later in the day.

The swift action took many by surprise, particularly as Chemmanur was reportedly in the process of securing anticipatory bail.

On Tuesday, Honey Rose publicly revealed her decision to file a police complaint, describing the incident as deeply disturbing for her and her family.

She shared her experience on social media, where she also warned Chemmanur that she would extend her complaint to his close associates if necessary.

Rose had earlier narrated the incident on social media without naming Chemmanur, which resulted in intensified cyberattacks against her. Police have since arrested around two dozen people involved in these attacks.

The actress, who made her acting debut in the 2005 Malayalam film Boyy Friennd, gained widespread recognition with the 2012 film ‘Trivandrum Lodge’. She is now a highly sought-after figure in the entertainment industry, particularly for public events.

Boby Chemmanur is the chairman of the Chemmanur International Group, a sprawling business conglomerate. He is well-known for his association with late football legend Diego Maradona, whom he brought to Kerala in 2012.

Chemmanur has often made headlines for his unconventional ventures, including a record-breaking 812 km marathon in April 2014, aimed at raising awareness about blood donation. This initiative led to the creation of the world’s largest blood bank, inspiring approximately 1.4 million blood donations.

As the investigation unfolds, the allegations have cast a shadow on Chemmanur’s reputation, which has been built over decades of high-profile activities and philanthropic efforts.

Patna, Jan 8: Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav criticised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday, alleging that the “tired” leader, who relies on retired officers to govern the state, has transformed the hopes of youth into disappointments.

In a social media post, Tejashwi termed CM Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra a “Durgati Yatra” and criticised the state government for spending Rs 225.78 crore.

RJD leader Tejashwi said: “The state administration was wasting hundreds of crores of rupees on advertisements for fake campaigns.”

Tejashwi claimed that instead of fostering prosperity, the Nitish Kumar government has driven Bihar into poverty and despair, saying: “The state government has ruined the lives of Biharis and turned the state miserable.”

The RJD leader claimed the Bihar administration’s “failure” across sectors, has left the state in “disarray”.

On the state’s infrastructure, he said: “Under the leadership of the insensitive government and its head, hundreds of bridges collapsed in one monsoon season.”

He pointed out that such incidents reflect incompetence in governance and planning, further deepening the state’s woes.

Claiming “rampant corruption” in the education system, he said: “For the last two decades, every type of examination is being subjected to paper leaks.”

The RJD leader said that “such malpractices have destroyed the faith of Bihar’s youth in the system and worsened the state’s employment crisis”.

Blaming the Nitish government for worsening economic conditions in the state, Tejashwi said: “Rising inflation is breaking the bones of people and small and large businesses are on the brink of collapse”.

“Under the Nitish government, Bihar is topping the country in poverty, unemployment, corruption and migration compounding the misery of its residents,” Tejashwi claimed.

Tejashwi’s remarks come amid CM Nitish’s Pragati Yatra, highlighting the government’s development work.

However, the opposition has consistently questioned the efficacy of these initiatives, calling them an eyewash.

Jaipur: A group of 89 pilgrims from Pakistan reached Ajmer to offer Chadar on behalf of the Government of Pakistan in 813th Urs of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (R.A) on Tuesday. Pakistani pilgrims have come with special gifts including sweets and flowers to offer to Ajmer Sharif.

The group of Pakistani pilgrims had entered the Indian from Wagah Border (Amritsar, Punjab) on Monday and reached Ajmer by a special train at 2:56 am on Tuesday. Two officials of Pakistan Embassy are also there with the group.

Some pilgrims raised their hands in prayer and expressed their gratitude for reaching the city of Khwaja when the group landed at Ajmer railway station. A member sang the song ‘Mere Khwaja Piya, Dar Par Bulva Liya’.

Ajmer GRP CO Ram Avtar said that a group of Pakistani pilgrims has reached Ajmer Sharif. There are 91 pilgrims, including 2 officers in the group. Amidst tight security at the station, all were received and sent to Central Girls School (Ajmer) where arrangements have been made for their stay. Special bogies were allotted to Pakistani pilgrims where other passengers were not allowed.

The security arrangements have been beefed up in Ajmer Sharif looking at the visit of Pakistani nationals. The police and intelligence agencies are on high alert.

Pakistani pilgrims coming for Urs have been given visa only for Ajmer city. They are not allowed to go out of the city. Indian intelligence agencies and police keep a close watch on them. After Ziyarat, these pilgrims also do a lot of shopping in the markets of Ajmer.

The district administration, with the consent of Pakistani pilgrims, fixes a date for presenting the Chadar of Pakistan government. On that date, these pilgrims reach the Dargah in a procession and perform the ritual of presenting the Chadar while dancing and singing.

This year the Chadar from Pakistan is expected to be presented on Wednesday as the group is scheduled to return from Ajmer Sharif on January 10th. Notably, Pilgrims from Pakistan have been coming to Ajmer for the past 50 years to participate in the Urs of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (R.A).