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A family has reached an out-of-court settlement in the alleged murder of Nikki Bhati, with property shares transferred to her children. The agreement follows accusations of murder against her husband and in-laws, who were arrested. The trial will continue despite the settlement, focusing on available evidence.

A sadhu's life was tragically cut short in Kasganj after a dispute over operating a hand pump for drinking water escalated violently. The 35-year-old seer, Vipin Kumar, was allegedly beaten to death by Kaushal Kumar with a stick after an initial argument. Despite villagers intervening earlier, the accused reportedly attacked the sadhu again, leading to fatal injuries.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across six states in connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration fraud. Cash worth Rs 60 lakh was seized, and investments in properties valued over Rs 45 crore were unearthed. The investigation revealed a complex network used to conceal illicit funds generated from supplying adulterated ghee to TTD.

A Hathras man, mistakenly cremated as a Muslim after being misidentified, was finally laid to rest according to Hindu rites 20 days later. Police discovered the error when the man, Subhash Kumar, was found to be alive. The body, initially buried as Hashmi Ahmed, was exhumed and cremated after confirmation. The cause of death remains under investigation.

Murder For Extortion, Says Victim’s Father

A photographer was robbed of equipment worth Rs 15 lakh after being lured to a fake birthday party. Police uncovered an inside job, with the victim's own assistant, Rohan Sharma, allegedly masterminding the heist to settle his debts. Sharma, aware of the expensive gear and the photographer's schedule, conspired with associates. Three arrests were made, and all stolen items recovered.

Bareilly's Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, in collaboration with NCR Medical College, successfully hosted an American Heart Association-certified CPR training. The program covered both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), emphasizing their critical role in saving lives during emergencies. The college expressed openness to training the general public in BLS techniques.

Mumbai's BJP leaders are pushing for a ban on goat sacrifices in housing societies during Bakr Eid, despite the BMC previously permitting religious slaughter at designated spots. Muslim community leaders warn this could spark law and order issues, arguing it infringes on festival rights and that such a ban is impractical to enforce.