MP: Local BJP leader, wife murdered by suspected robbers; SIT formed
Ujjain (MP) (PTI): A local BJP leader and his wife were murdered by suspected robbers at their residence in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Saturday.
The incident came to light on Saturday morning and a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) will also be formed for a probe, they said.
"Ramnivas Kumawat, a former sarpanch, and his wife Munnibai were found murdered, prima facie with sharp-edged weapon, in their house at Piploda village located on Dewas Road in Ujjain district," Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Guru Prasad Parashar said.
The crime might have been committed during a robbery bid by unidentified persons and further investigation is underway, he said.
"The couple were the only persons at home when some people entered their residence from its rear part, and murdered the woman before killing the man," he said.
"The incident came to light this morning and a forensic team has reached the spot and is carrying out examination,"
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sachin Sharma said an SIT will be formed to probe the case.
No gunshots were found at the spot and prima facie, stab wounds are considered the cause of the death. But the exact cause will be known through the post-mortem report, he said.
The articles of the house are in a state of disarray. The lockers are intact and the warehouse and storerooms are safe, while the CCTV screen has been damaged, he said.
Narwar police station in-charge Mukesh Ijardar said that Kumawat has two sons, but none of them live with him in the village.
The locals said that the deceased was associated with the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
Ujjain is the home district of Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
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Bengaluru airport introduces AI-based system to enhance safety at vehicle-aircraft intersections
Bengaluru: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has introduced an integrated smart airside safety system at Kempegowda International Airport to improve operational safety at key intersection zones.
According to The Hindu, the system has been designed to enhance safety at Cross Service Roads (CSRs), where aircraft and ground vehicle movements intersect.
According to BIAL, the system integrates AI-based computer vision, automation, and centralised monitoring to manage right-of-way movements and reduce the risk of human error.
“CRSs are among the most sensitive areas within airport operations, requiring precise and seamless coordination between aircraft and ground vehicles. Traditionally, right of way protection at these intersections relied on manual or semi-manual inset light activation, creating dependencies on human intervention, increasing the risk of delays and limiting operational visibility,” TH quoted BIAL as saying.
The new system uses real-time detection of vehicle movement, risk assessment, and automated signalling. AI-enabled cameras identify potential conflicts and trigger automated inset light signals to ensure aircraft priority. Normal operations resume once the area is confirmed clear.
“Based on these detections, the system triggers automated inset light activation to protect aircraft right‑of‑way and restores normal signalling once the intersection is confirmed clear. A centralised monitoring and analytics platform digitally logs all events, strengthening governance, compliance, and operational control,” BIAL said.
By embedding technology into operations, the system creates a data-driven separation layer between aircraft and ground vehicles, significantly reducing human error, especially during night and low-visibility conditions.
“Precision-led signal activation improves traffic flow, minimises unnecessary stoppage and enhances turnaround efficiency. It also establishes a scalable foundation for predictive safety analytics, enabling trend analysis, peak-hour optimisation, compliance mapping and risk forecasting to support continuous improvement and stronger airside governance,” BIAL said.
