Massive accidental fire breaks out in forest of Chamrajnagar
Chamrajnagar: A massive accidental fire broke out in the Bailur forest area under the BRT wildlife sanctuary of Hanur taluk, resulting in a significant loss of wildlife. The incident, which occurred recently, has raised concerns among environmentalists and forest officials.
According to reports, the fire ignited a large area within the forest, causing extensive damage to the wildlife habitat. More than 40 personnel from the BRT Wildlife Division in the Bailur zone and over 30 personnel from the nearby Punjoor forest range worked tirelessly for several hours to extinguish the fire.
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The fire, which is believed to have been caused accidentally, spread rapidly, resulting in a huge amount of wildlife being burnt. However, the extent of damage to the wildlife habitat and the loss of wildlife is yet to be fully assessed.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
