Girl killed, buried in graveyard over love affair

BAGHPAT, (UP) July28: A 17-year-old girl here was allegedly strangled to death over a love affair by her family members and her body was secretly buried in a local graveyard.Six of her family members have been arrested in connection with the case, while a minor was sent to a juvenile home.Police said a 17-year-old Dalit boy and a girl of the same age from the Muslim community were in a relationship and had eloped to Himachal Pradesh on July 12, where the boy was employed.The girl's family later brought them back to the village.On July 22 night, the girl was allegedly strangulated by the family, who later buried the body in the village graveyard claiming that she died of tuberculosis.

Following a complaint, police exhumed the body on Saturday after obtaining permission from the district magistrate. A post-mortem was conducted by a panel of two doctors and the entire process was videographed.The investigation took a turn after the girl's uncle, Matloob, revealed key information during questioning. Based on the findings, police have arrested the girl's father, brother, two paternal uncles, two maternal uncles and a juvenile relative. (PTI)

Woman cop held for taking Rs 20.50 lakh bribe

NEW DELHI, July 28: A Delhi Police's woman sub-inspector posted at Paschim Vihar East police station has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 20.50 lakh, an official said on Monday.The case is currently being probed by the Vigilance Department of the Delhi Police, which laid a trap based on a complaint filed by a city-based doctor and his son.According to the complaint, the sub-inspector had allegedly demanded a total bribe of Rs 50 lakh in connection with a transfer and recruitment-related matter pertaining to the Ministry of Home Affairs.A demand of Rs 50 lakh was made by the accused, of which Rs 20.50 lakh was reportedly paid and recorded by the complainant. The remaining amount was allegedly being demanded through pressure tactics.The complainant provided concrete evidence of the transaction, prompting the vigilance team to lay a trap and apprehend the accused officer.It has also emerged during the preliminary investigation that the woman SI allegedly took the doctor and his son into a room in the police station where she physically assaulted and threatened them. The complainant alleged that he was coerced into complying with the bribe demand under duress. (PTI)

Eight killed as pickup vehicle plunges into canal in Punjab

LUDHIANA, July 28: Eight people died after a pickup vehicle fell into the Sirhind canal near Jagera bridge in Punjab's Ludhiana.The incident took place on Sunday night when a group of nearly 30 devotees was returning after paying obeisance at Mata Naina Devi temple in Himachal.The police said that the van plunged into the canal when its driver lost control while overtaking another vehicle at the bank of the canal.With the recovery of two more bodies from the toll has gone to eight, said police.Four women and three children were among those killed in the accident. Officials said most were saved during the rescue operation earlier that night.(PTI)