Driver's body found hanging in Bengal's Digha
Kolkata, June 15: A driver's body was found hanging from the ceiling fan of a hotel room in West Bengal's Digha after he allegedly molested the wife of car owner, police said on Friday.
Abhijit Dutta, 30, a resident of Howrah district, went to Digha driving the car owned by a doctor.
The doctor had engaged Dutta as the driver of the car around a week ago.
"Dutta's dead body was found hanging inside the hotel. The cause of the death would be confirmed only after post-mortem examination report comes," the police said.
Relatives of the deceased driver claimed it was a case of murder.
"Even if the police say it is suicide, I do not agree. How can a youth do this who left home happily last night? The incident took place in the morning and we got information from the police, not from the doctor's family," said a relative of the deceased.
"I think this is a murder," he added.
The doctor, however, claimed her wife was molested by the deceased.
"I have not seen the driver misbehaving with my wife. But if she is saying, then it has definitely happened. After the incident, my wife got very angry."
Manager of the hotel said the doctor and his brother got into a wordy duel with the driver.
"The driver entered this room where the lady went to sleep, while the other two were sleeping in the other room. Later the lady came out shouting and dragging the driver," the hotel manager said.
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Israel declares national emergency as massive wildfires rage near Jerusalem
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Jerusalem: Israel is grappling with its worst wildfires in decades as massive blazes spread rapidly in areas surrounding Jerusalem. Responding to the situation Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a national emergency. The fires, fueled by high temperatures and strong winds, have triggered large-scale evacuations and road closures, with authorities warning that the flames could reach the capital.
According to reports, smoke was seen billowing over major highways near Jerusalem on Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to control the situation. Several individuals have been injured, and hundreds of civilians are believed to be at risk, said Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue agency, as reported by The Guardian.
The wildfires have engulfed forested regions west of Jerusalem, with authorities evacuating towns and deploying police personnel along the Jerusalem–Tel Aviv highway. Citizens have been advised to avoid the affected routes and stay away from national parks, many of which have been closed due to the danger.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who visited the affected sites, suggested that arson may be a possible cause behind the fires. He added that an investigation is underway.
Israel has reached out to neighboring countries, including Greece, Bulgaria, and Italy, seeking assistance. Italy and Croatia have reportedly agreed to send three aircraft to support firefighting operations on the ground.
Social media footage shows the fires approaching several illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. Emergency services are working around the clock to prevent further spread and minimize damage.
With temperatures expected to remain high, authorities continue to monitor the fire’s progress and have not ruled out additional evacuations if conditions worsen.
