Roopa Moudgil vs Rohini Sindhuri dispute: Judge suggests reading 'One Minute Apology'
Bengaluru: A defamation case filed by IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri against IPS officer Roopa Moudgil was heard on Wednesday in the 5th ACMM Court in Bengaluru. During the proceedings, Judge Vijay Kumar Jatla advised both officers to consider a settlement instead of spending time in court. He also suggested that they read the book One Minute Apology.
The court expressed its willingness to facilitate a compromise between the two officers. "You are both senior officials with good reputations. Your time should be dedicated to serving society. Instead of spending it in court proceedings, consider a settlement," the judge said, before adjourning the hearing to February 12.
The conflict between Karnataka IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D. Roopa began when Roopa shared Sindhuri’s photos on social media and made serious allegations. The dispute escalated through local courts, the High Court, and even reached the Supreme Court. However, even the Supreme Court could not resolve the matter and eventually directed them to settle it in the trial court.
Now, the 5th ACMM Court in Bengaluru has also attempted to mediate a settlement between the two officers, advising them with some words of caution and recommending One Minute Apology. It remains to be seen whether they will opt for a compromise or continue their legal battle.
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3 killed, 15 injured in fire after blast at firecracker unit in MP's Dewas; CM orders probe
Dewas/Indore (PTI): At least three workers were killed and 15 persons injured after a fire broke out following an explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district on Thursday, an official said.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident and ordered an investigation. The state government will provide an assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased, and the injured will receive free treatment, he said in a post on X.
Three persons were killed in the fire at the firecracker unit located in Tonk Kalan area, and around 15 injured persons were sent to hospitals in Indore and Dewas, Collector Rituraj Singh told reporters after inspecting the site.
Videos of the aftermath surfaced on social media, showing thick white smoke billowing from the factory along the Agra–Mumbai national highway. The clips also showed people rushing the injured for treatment amid cries for help, with body parts seen scattered at the site.
The collector said the fire has been brought under control. The administration has taken possession of explosives stored at another location within the unit, he said.
The work to manufacture small firecrackers at the factory of a person named Anil Malviya had begun only 15 days ago, and a licence has been issued for the unit, the collector said.
A detailed investigation is underway into the incident, he added.
CM Yadav said, "I have directed Deputy Chief Minister and Dewas district guardian minister Jagdish Devda, the home secretary and senior officials to visit the spot. An inquiry has also been ordered into the incident."
Local residents said there was a massive explosion at the factory, and the victims' body parts were found scattered far away from the site.
They said construction work was underway at the site and different sheds were being built there.
