Gujarat Model Anjali Varmora Found Dead in Suspected Suicide

Protests erupted in Imphal, Manipur's capital, as demonstrators threatened self-immolation over the arrest of Kanan Singh, leader of the Arambai Tenggol (AT) group, who is implicated in violent clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The protests began on Saturday night, marked by tire burning and roadblocks, as some protesters poured petrol on themselves, expressing outrage at the arrest. Police reported that gunfire was heard in the area. The government has since imposed a curfew and suspended internet services across five districts in an attempt to control the unrest. Kanan Singh is facing serious allegations linked to the kidnapping of a police officer in February 2024, and he joined the AT after his suspension from a police unit for "dereliction of duty." Resistance from both communities complicates arrests as ethnic tensions remain high in Manipur, where over 260 have died and nearly 50,000 have been displaced due to violence since May 2023. The ongoing unrest highlights the deep divisions within the state, with reports of armed volunteer groups on both sides, raising concerns about escalating violence.

A former BJP worker, Anamika Sharma, has been arrested along with her boyfriend and his accomplice for allegedly allowing the sexual assault of her 13-year-old daughter. The arrests occurred on Wednesday at a hotel in Haridwar after a medical examination confirmed the girl's assault, according to Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramendra Dobhal. The case came to light when the victim disclosed her ordeal to her father, prompting him to file a police complaint. Authorities charged the trio under multiple sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, including charges of gang-rape. Police reported that the assaults took place in Haridwar, Agra, and Vrindavan between January and March this year, with the crimes occurring in the presence of Sharma, who allegedly consented to the acts. Sharma once led the BJP Mahila Morcha's Haridwar district unit but has been stripped of her party membership following the incident. Reports indicate that the perpetrators threatened the victim’s father to prevent her from speaking out.

Severe flooding and landslides in northeastern India have resulted in at least 34 fatalities, while Bangladesh has reported four deaths over the past four days, according to local authorities. The ongoing weather crisis has prompted warnings from meteorological services about the likelihood of continued heavy rainfall in the region. The floods, exacerbated by the seasonal monsoon, have caused significant damage to infrastructure and displaced thousands of residents. Authorities are conducting evacuations and providing emergency assistance to affected communities. In light of the potential for further severe weather, officials urged residents to remain vigilant and prepared for additional flooding. In northeastern India, intense rainfall is a recurrent issue, often leading to devastating environmental impacts during the monsoon season. The situation remains critical as local and national agencies mobilize resources to address the humanitarian needs resulting from this natural disaster.