Sweeper arrested for GSI officer's murder
Kolkata, June 10: A sweeper was arrested on Sunday for allegedly murdering a Geological Survey of India officer, who was found dead in her flat here a day back, police said.
The body of Shila Chowdhury, 56, was recovered from her flat in in south Kolkata's Kasba area at around 5 p.m. on Saturday. The deceased had injury marks on the head.
A police officer said Chowdhury had apparently taken a loan of Rs 27,000 from sweeper Sambhu Koyal, but had not been returning it despite repeated persuasion from him.
"On Saturday, Koyal had gone to Chowdhury's flat and asked for the money. This led to an altercation and at the heat of the moment, Koyal banged the victim's head repeatedly against the wall, which proved fatal," the officer said, claiming Koyal confessed to his crime during the interrogation.
To be doubly sure about her death, Koyal then smothered her with a pillow.
He then ransacked the room of the flat looking for the key to the almirah. On locating the key, he took out Rs 7,000 and fled.
"We will take him to the spot of the crime to ascertain whether his statements are true," said an officer.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
22 students hospitalised post-lunch at Telangana school; probe underway
Hyderabad, Nov 26: At least 22 students from a government school in Telangana's Narayanpet district were hospitalised on Tuesday after complaining of headaches and stomach aches. Officials are investigating whether the illness was linked to the lunch served at the school.
The affected students had also eaten snacks from nearby bakeries and shops, and samples have been collected for laboratory testing, according to the District Educational Officer (DEO), based on preliminary information.
Over 400 students, along with district authorities, the school headmaster, and teachers, had the mid-day meal at Zilla Parishad High School in Maganoor on Tuesday. However, 22 students began experiencing symptoms of headaches, stomach pain, and vomiting at 3.30 pm.
They were admitted to a hospital, where doctors confirmed they were safe after treatment, the official said. One student who vomited claimed the potatoes and brinjal were inadequately cooked, while another had a stomach ache.
It was alleged that the affected students fell ill after having lunch, though they had also eaten snacks from outside the school. District authorities are investigating the matter from all angles, said a senior official.
This incident follows a similar case on November 20, when 17 students from the same school were hospitalised after consuming a mid-day meal.
