Virginia man indicted for murder after Google searches raise suspicions in wife’s disappearance
Virginia: Naresh Bhatt, a 37-year-old Virginia resident, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Mamta Bhatt, four months after her mysterious disappearance. Despite the absence of her body, investigators have linked Mamta's DNA to blood found in the couple’s home in Manassas, according to police and court documents.
A grand jury in Prince William County indicted Naresh on charges of murder and defiling a dead body. Authorities revealed that months before Mamta vanished, Naresh searched online for phrases like "how long does it take to get married after spouse die" and "what happens to debt when a spouse dies," as reported by the New York Post.
Police Chief Mario Lugo emphasized the strength of the case despite the absence of a body, stating, "From the beginning, we believed that she was murdered." He expressed confidence in the evidence collected, underscoring that the lack of a physical body would not weaken the prosecution.
Mamta Bhatt, a 28-year-old pediatric nurse, went missing in late July, sparking a community-wide effort to locate her. Her family in Nepal, along with local residents, organized social media campaigns, rallies, and community events to raise awareness and search for answers.
Naresh was initially charged with concealing a dead body just three weeks after Mamta’s disappearance and has remained in custody since then.
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.
Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
