Kremlin dismisses rumors of Putin's illness, use of body doubles
MOSCOW: The Kremlin has refuted recent reports suggesting that President Vladimir Putin is unwell and has categorically denied persistent rumors about the use of body doubles to substitute for him during public appearances.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, addressing the allegations, stated, "Everything is fine with him; this is absolutely another fake." He was responding to an unsourced report circulating on a Russian Telegram channel, which had been picked up by certain Western media outlets, claiming that the president had experienced a serious health incident on Sunday evening.
Peskov openly laughed off inquiries about the existence of body doubles for Putin, denying any such practice. "This belongs to the category of absurd information hoaxes that a whole series of media discuss with enviable tenacity. This evokes nothing but a smile," Peskov remarked.
Despite recent speculation, Putin, a judo enthusiast known for his "action man" image, celebrated his 71st birthday on October 7. He continues to maintain a busy schedule filled with meetings and public appearances, many of which are televised. His recent engagements included a visit to China last week, with stopovers in two Russian cities on his return journey.
In a 2020 interview, Putin directly addressed longstanding rumors about the use of body doubles, vehemently denying the claims. He did mention that he had been offered the option to use one in the past due to security concerns, but he had declined the offer.
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Drunk woman held for hitting police constable with car in Rohini
New Delhi (PTI): A 40-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly ramming a car into a police barricade and injuring a constable in northwest Delhi's Rohini, police said on Friday.
The incident took place on December 24 in Sector 11 of Rohini where a barricade had been placed, they said.
According to police, a caller informed them that a female driver, apparently drunk, had hit a police constable with her car.
A police team rushed to the spot and found the white car that had struck the barricade.
The woman, a resident of Sector 16, Rohini, was found to be under the influence of alcohol, police said.
Constable Rohit, posted with the 1st Battalion of the Delhi Armed Police, who suffered injuries in the collision, was taken to BSA Hospital for treatment, police said.
They said the woman, who works in the private sector, was returning home from a birthday party when the incident occurred.
She was arrested, and her car was seized, they said.
