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Bizman killing caught on camera; Araria, Supaul in Bihar observe bandh to protest two murders

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April 19, 2017

Araria, Apr 19: Markets in Araria and Supaul districts of Bihar observed a spontaneous bandh on Tuesday to protest the killing of two businessmen, one being a local BJP leader and the other related to another BJP worker, in separate incidents in the state.

murderAraria superintendent of police (SP) Sudhir Porika, who examined the CCTV footage of the Forbesganj incident said, “Two persons have been taken into custody and the police are hopeful of nabbing the killers soon.”

The businessman, Krishna Mohan Sah (65) was at his shop in Forbesganj market when criminals entered and stabbed him. The CCTV footage, which the police are relying on, shows a young boy, holding a knife, and dragging the bruised trader by his neck.

The incident took place at around 8.30pm on Monday. The businessman was rushed to the Forbesganj referral hospital where he was declared brought dead.

The deceased was known for his social activities. As the news spread, hundreds of people gathered at his residence in solidarity with the bereaved family.

“It is a barbaric act and we want the killers to be hanged,” said Shambhu Sah, brother of the slain businessman and leader of the BJP Araria unit as well as a former district board member. He also demanded immediate arrest of the killers.

All business associations, including the Chamber of Commerce, have condemned the killing and demanded foolproof security for the business community. They also demanded immediate transfer of top police and civil officials in the district, charging them with laxity.

A few days ago, there was tension in Forbesganj following an incident of eve teasing.The police had arrested over a 12 persons.

Elsewhere, in Supaul, businessmen downed their shutters to protest the killing of Subhash Singh, a businessman and a district BJP leader, who was shot dead at his shop on Monday.

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Agencies
April 11,2020

Hyderabad, Apr 11: With the Telangana government banning spitting in public places in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic, a police case has been registered here against a man for violating the rule.

During vehicle-checking on Friday, police found the man spitting on the road here and registered a case against him for disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant, police said.

Spitting in public places and institutions has been banned in the state in view of the pandemic with the government saying such acts pose a serious threat of leading to spread of infections.

"In the interest of public health and safety, the spitting of paan/any chewable tobacco or non-tobacco product, sputum in public places & institutions is hereby BANNED with immediate effect," a gvernment notification said.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in both personal as well as public spheres, the April 6 notification issued by the Health, Medical and Family Welfare department said.

"It is of utmost need to impose restrictions on unhealthy practices that may potentially lead to spread of such viruses and other infections," it said.

The habit of public spitting poses a serious threat of leading to spread of such infections, the notification added.

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April 5,2020

Nagpur, Apr 5: A 23-year-old man allegedly committed suicide in Imambada area in Nagpur on Saturday due to financial distress, police said.

Nikhil Gavhane, who worked in a grocery shop, hanged himself as he had taken money from a person and was stressed over repayment, an official said.

"He was depressed since a week," the Imambada police station official said.

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January 19,2020

Belagavi, Jan 19: Miscreants have murdered a couple and their son at Dodwad Village, about 50 km from here, in the wee hours on Sunday.

The victims were identified as Shvananda Basavanthappa Andanashetty, his wife Shanthavva and their son Vinod.

Senior Police officials visited the spot and a case was registered at Dodwad Police Station.

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