Tata Steel Subsidiary Manager Shot Dead In Faridabad By Ex-Employee
FARIDABAD: A senior executive of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Ltd was shot dead at the company's warehouse in Faridabad this afternoon, allegedly by a former employee. Arindam Pal, senior manager (supply chain) at the Tata Steel warehouse, was shot five times from close range.
The accused, a former employee who was laid off in August, entered the company warehouse, located at Bata Chowk, about 10 kilometres from the city's border with New Delhi, claiming he wanted to settle his final dues, police said.
"Accused Vishwash Pandey directly entered the cabin of Arindam Pal and shot him five times," police said.
Vishwash Pandey, 32, then escaped from the rear gate of the warehouse of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Steel.
Arindam Pal was rushed to a local hospital, but was declared dead on arrival.
"After he was shot, he was taken to the hospital by his colleagues. He died while he was being taken to the hospital," a police official said.
"After initial checkup the doctor said that he was shot five times, however, the details will be clear after the post-mortem," he added.
A statement by Tata Steel said Mr Pal is survived by his wife, parents and a daughter.
"The local police are investigating the law and order incident and an FIR is being filed. The company extends its condolences to the family of Mr Pal and is extending all possible support and help to the family at this time of crisis," the statement said.
courtesy : ndtv.com
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Metro ridership in Haryana sees over 13 pc rise in 2025-26
Chandigarh (PTI): Haryana's urban transit system witnessed a strong growth in 2025-26, with metro ridership registering a robust 13.55 per cent increase, the state government said in a statement on Thursday.
The progress was reviewed in the 64th board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.
Between April 2025 and February 2026, the metro network recorded over 1.74 crore passengers, compared to 1.53 crore in the corresponding period the previous year.
July recorded the highest monthly growth at 22.93 per cent, while all months showed consistent positive trends.
Financial performance has also remained strong, with fare revenue rising 12.64 per cent till January 2026, the statement said.
Non-fare revenue surged by 108 per cent, driven by effective monetisation of station spaces, advertisements and commercial activities, resulting in an operating surplus for Rapid Metro.
Further initiatives, including the auction of station naming rights and additional advertisement sites, are expected to strengthen HMRTC's financial position, the statement said.
Appreciating the performance, Rastogi stated that the consistent rise in ridership and revenue reflects the success of Haryana's integrated transport strategy, rising commuter confidence and a clear shift towards public transport.
HMRTC Managing Director Chander Shekhar Khare said that, alongside operational gains, the state is making steady progress on an ambitious pipeline of metro and regional transit projects.
Metro connectivity from Gurugram Sector 56 to Panchgaon is under active consideration, with Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited studying the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and layout plan, and finalising a depot location in Sector 36A near Sihi village, he said.
The Gurugram-Faridabad Namo Bharat corridor has achieved a key milestone, with alignment and station locations finalised and approved by the Haryana government. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation is preparing the DPR, he added.
Similarly, the Delhi-Kundli metro extension is proposed to be placed before the Haryana Cabinet for approval.
The 136.3-kilometre Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS Corridor has also progressed, with the revised DPR submitted for financial concurrence ahead of Haryana Cabinet consideration.
Within Gurugram, DPR preparation has been approved for key intra-city corridors, including the 17.09-kilometre Bhondsi-Subhash Chowk-Rajeev Chowk-Sohna Chowk Railway Station corridor, enhancing connectivity along Sohna Road, Khare said.
