Patna, June 19: The investigation into the heinous gang-rape and brutalisation of a woman in Bihar’s Begusarai district, that is reminiscent of the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case in the national Capital, intensified on Friday. Senior officials of Bihar Police launched a detailed enquiry into the shocking case and took disciplinary action against the Chakia SHO Rajiv Ranjan on Friday, for negligence.

The case, which pertains to an incident reported in the Chakia police station area on the night of June 11, gained widespread attention after allegations surfaced that a bullet, piece of wood and a stone were later recovered from the victim’s private parts during medical treatment.

Begusarai Range DIG, Shailesh Kumar Sinha, visited the victim at Sadar Hospital and met her family members to gather information about the horrific crime.

He also reviewed the progress of the investigation with police officials and sought details regarding the action taken so far in the case.

The DIG subsequently held discussions with the medical team, including the Civil Surgeon, and obtained a detailed briefing on the victim’s examination and treatment.

In a significant administrative action, Chakia SHO Rajiv Ranjan has been suspended.

According to the DIG, preliminary findings indicated negligence in handling the case, prompting departmental action against SHO Rajiv Ranjan.

Police have registered an FIR in connection with the case and constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to identify and arrest the accused.

Senior officers, including the DIG and district police officials, have inspected the alleged crime scene as part of the ongoing investigation.

Officials stated that a fresh medical examination has been conducted by a medical Board, and investigators are awaiting the final report, which is expected to play a crucial role in determining the next course of action.

The police have assured that all accused people involved in the crime will be arrested and brought to justice.

Investigators are examining evidence, recording statements, and verifying all aspects of the case.

Authorities have emphasised that further legal and departmental action will be taken based on the findings of the medical report and the SIT’s investigation.

The case has generated widespread public concern and drawn attention to the handling of crimes against women in Bihar, with senior officials closely monitoring the developments in the case.

According to an official, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Chakiya police station on the night of June 11.

The 30-year-old woman had stepped out of her home to use the toilet when she was allegedly intercepted by five men, who forcibly dragged her to a secluded location, tied her hands and legs with her clothes and gang-raped her.

In a show of cruelty and depravity, the rapists inserted a cartridge, wood, and a stone into the hapless woman’s her private parts.

The woman’s family has also accused the local police of failing to respond appropriately and sending them back home when they first attempted to lodge a complaint in the case.

New Delhi, June 19: Delhi Police has recovered 168 lost mobile phones in the last 15 days, under ‘Operation Vishwas’, and 88 of these have been handed over to their rightful owners after verification of ownership and completion of necessary formalities, officials said on Friday.

An official statement mentioned that the recovery drive was executed by a dedicated team comprising officials of the Special Staff and designated nodal officers from each police station of the Central District.

The recovered mobile phones had been dispersed across multiple locations and states. Through sustained efforts and effective liaison with local authorities, the police teams successfully traced and recovered devices from various regions, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and other parts of the country.

According to the police, the success of the operation was largely driven by meticulous technical analysis and digital tracking. The teams utilised available technological tools and analytical resources to identify the movement and present location of the lost devices. Each lead was thoroughly examined and followed up on, enabling the recovery of mobile phones that had changed hands and crossed jurisdictional boundaries.

Investigators revealed that technical efforts also facilitated the successful unblocking of mobile phones, enabling their restoration and return to their rightful owners. After due verification of ownership and completion of necessary formalities, 88 mobile phones were handed over to their rightful owners.

The recovered mobile phones contained valuable personal data, professional information, financial applications, and irreplaceable memories of people who, upon receiving the lost devices, expressed their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the police teams.

Delhi Police emphasised that this initiative demonstrates how coordinated teamwork, technical expertise, and persistent field efforts can deliver tangible results in public service.

Earlier, between the period of June 1 and 10, 71 stolen mobile phones were recovered by the Delhi Police, of which 45 have been returned to their rightful owners, officials said last week. The rest of the recovered mobiles are being verified for handover.

Mumbai, June 19: The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Friday, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary, said that over the last six decades, multiple attempts have been made to tear apart and fracture the Shiv Sena, driven purely by the constant fear the party instils in its opponents. Many rival ‘Senas’ emerged and dissolved during this period, but the foundation and pinnacle built by Balasaheb Thackeray remained unshaken, it said.

The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, without directly mentioning the rebellion by six MPs, stated that even today, though imitation outfits driven by a commercial mindset continue to mushroom, the establishment of the Shiv Sena was never a commercial transaction. The Sena chief never allowed it to become one. “Consequently, opportunistic elements and deal-making contractors were shown the exit door at regular intervals to keep the movement pure — a flowing stream of Marathi and Hindutva pride that continues to echo through the valleys of Maharashtra,” it noted.

“The Shiv Sena taught the Marathi man to stand tall with self-respect. It instilled the confidence in their hearts and wrists to declare, ‘This Mumbai is mine’. The party turned ordinary citizens into municipal councillors and built a massive network of Shakhas (local offices) that functioned as the public’s own family courts. From resolving street-tap water disputes to managing school admissions, hospital assistance, and ration cards, Shiv Sainiks sat day in and day out to serve the people, rushing to any spot where injustice occurred,” said the editorial.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena said that in recent times an intense effort has been underway to chop down this crowning glory and strip Maharashtra of its self-respect. “Since its inception, individuals driven by severe political ambition have stabbed the party in the back. The Shiv Sena has reached this milestone by absorbing all these blows on its back — as none of its adversaries ever had the courage to confront it face-to-face. The Sena chief had once expressed this pain in anguish, saying, ‘So many wounds have been inflicted on my back that there is no space left to take a new one’,” it remarked.

According to the editorial, the Shiv Sena completely redefined social work. Whether it was a local accident or a bomb blast, Shiv Sainiks were always the first to rush to aid. Through blood donation drives, educational initiatives, health camps, and the free distribution of books and notebooks, the party reached every household. Operating with absolute selflessness, it became the ultimate support system for labourers and workers.

Through this relentless public service, the Shiv Sena went on to capture municipal corporations, the state Assembly, and Parliament, building a mountain of public welfare through governance. Only the Shiv Sena could pull off the miracle of turning the most ordinary citizens into MLAs, MPs, and Ministers, making the party the crowning glory of Maharashtra’s pride, said the editorial.

It is with this inherent pain that the Sena enters its 60th year. Along this journey, while a loyal army of followers stood firm, a few opportunists, helpless dependents, and defectors also emerged, fleeing for personal gain — a stark reflection of the death of morality in modern politics, noted the editorial.

“Just as the Shiv Sena echoed the ‘Marathi’ wind through the valleys of the Sahyadri mountains, it blew the conch shell of Hindutva to awaken the entire Hindu community. Whether it was the battle for Malanggad or Ayodhya, the Shiv Sena sacrificed immensely in the great ritual fire of Hindutva. Have today’s counterfeit champions of Hindutva achieved even a fraction of that work? asked the Thackeray camp.

“As the historic saying goes regarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj — that if he hadn’t existed, Hindus would have lost their identity — the Shiv Sena Chief carried that very legacy forward, while firmly preserving the territorial integrity of the nation. ‘Nation First’ is the mantra the Shiv Sena has permanently upheld. The chanting of that mantra continues today and will continue forever. The Shiv Sena is immortal,” commented the editorial.