Five policemen killed in Maoist ambush in Jharkhand
Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jun 14: Five police personnel were killed in an ambush by Maoists Friday while they were patrolling the area here, officials said.
According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Avinash Kumar, the five police personnel two assistant sub-inspectors and three constables came under attack while patrolling the Tiruldih police station area of the district along the Jharkhand-Bengal border.
Additional Director General of Police Murari Lal Meena said the Maoists gheraoed the policemen and shot them dead.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das condemned the attack, saying "their martyrdom will not go in vain".
The entire state is with the bereaved families, he said.
Das said the incident would not affect the morale of the security personnel and the government would continue to take action against the Maoists.
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Carnatic singer, traffic cop share musical moment during routine vehicle check in Kerala
Kerala: A routine traffic stop in Kerala turned into a brief musical interaction when a Carnatic vocalist, who was pulled over for not wearing a helmet, ended up performing with the traffic inspector.
The incident happened when the vocalist was stopped by the police for a helmet violation. During the conversation, the officer learned that the rider was a Carnatic singer. In response, the inspector mentioned that he played the Mridangam.
What followed was a short performance where the singer gave a vocal piece and the inspector accompanied him on the Mridangam. Passersby watched and recorded the moment on their phones.
Videos of the exchange were later shared on social media and received positive reactions. Many appreciated the light moment during a regular traffic duty.
This video just made my day! 🎶
— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSadanandGowda) April 8, 2025
Only in India can a traffic stop turn into a soulful street concert! A Carnatic singer, a Mridanga-playing cop and a beautiful moment of art in the middle of discipline.
Let’s enjoy the rhythm, but don’t forget the helmet!#RoadSafety https://t.co/6xDtozdILX
