Two journalists killed in Mexico's western states
In less than 24 hours, two journalists were killed in separate incidents in Mexico’s western states, highlighting an alarming rise in violence against media workers. Patricia Ramirez, also known as "Paty Bunbury," an entertainment reporter, was fatally shot on Wednesday afternoon in the state of Colima, confirmed the state prosecutor's office.
Her death followed the killing of Mauricio Cruz, head of the online news outlet MinutoXMinuto Michoacan, who was gunned down in Uruapan, Michoacan, on Tuesday evening. Uruapan, a city notorious for violent cartel-related crimes, witnessed Cruz’s murder in a shooting that also left another individual injured, according to state authorities. Cruz’s outlet later shared a tribute featuring his final live video, filmed shortly before his death.
These killings are the first under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, which began earlier this month with commitments to address national violence and protect journalists. Following the legacy of her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Sheinbaum has stated that her government will not adopt a militarized approach to Mexico’s cartels, instead opting to continue strategies that avoid direct conflict with drug organizations.
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Teen dies in car stunt accident in Kerala, driver held
Thrissur (Kerala) (PTI): A man was arrested on Monday after a 14-year-old boy was killed when a car overturned during a stunt-driving incident at Chamakala Rajiv Road beach in Chentrappinni here, police said.
The arrested accused was identified as Shajeer alias Saddam (36), a native of Kurikkuzhi in Kaipamangalam.
According to police, the incident occurred around 6 pm on Sunday when the accused allegedly performed dangerous drifting manoeuvres with an open-top Gypsy vehicle at the beach, without following any safety norms.
The accused picked up three minors — Mohammed Sinan (14), Mohammed Shafeer (14) and Ameer (12) — who were playing at the beach, and made them sit at the rear of the vehicle before driving recklessly.
While performing the drifting stunt, the vehicle went out of control and overturned, trapping Sinan underneath.
He suffered severe head injuries and succumbed to the impact, police said.
Based on a complaint, Kaipamangalam police registered a case under Section 105 (culpable homicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
After completing the preliminary probe, police arrested Shajeer on Monday.
He was later produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody, police said.
The accused is involved in 11 criminal cases.
