Residents of Ranchi and the rest of the state can expect relief from the heatwave conditions as the meteorological office predicts gusty winds and rainfall. Hailstorm alert in isolated places. Weather change due to cyclonic circulation over north-east Bihar to northern Odisha.
Police in Ramgarh district detained four minor boys aged between 15 and 17 for gang-raping a 19-year-old girl, filming the act, and posting it on social media. The incident occurred in a coal dump area on April 21. The boys have been sent to a probation home as the investigation continues.
Ramgarh administration targeting above 85% turnout in parliamentary election with campaigns to increase voter awareness. Recent articles highlight impact of migrant voters and efforts to boost voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls.
Three members of the Aman Sahu gang were arrested by the anti-terrorist squad (ATS) from Patratu area of Ramgarh district. The arrested miscreants were identified as Vikas Kumar, Gulshan Kumar, and Mahtab Alam. Two country-made pistols, 21 cartridges, a motorcycle, and two mobile phones were seized. The accused had fired at various locations during extortion attempts. The ATS is actively identifying properties of organized crime groups for confiscation.