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In a shocking event that has stirred the community of Karimpur village within the Bolpur area of Birbhum district, a formal police report (FIR) was registered on Wednesday, August 21. This report documents a grave accusation against Firoz Khan, identified as a worker of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), who allegedly committed a violent act against a married woman.

In a heartrending incident in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly known as Aurangabad, a young girl succumbed to relentless harassment, leading her to take her own life. Pooja Shivraj Pawar, a 16-year-old student and resident of Ohar, tragically ended her life by jumping into a well. This despairing act occurred around 1 pm on Sunday, 18th August, in the quiet locale of Aher village.

On August 19, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai took decisive action against the Progressive Students Forum (PSF), an organization with ties to the Left-leaning Students Federation of India (SFI). TISS issued a formal notice declaring the ban of PSF, citing serious allegations that the group had been engaging in activities detrimental to the academic environment and the institute's reputation. The notice, signed by Registrar Professor Anil Sutar, labeled PSF as "unauthorized and illegal" on campus.

On August 18th, a deeply troubling incident unfolded in the Marwah area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, where a 15-year-old minor Hindu girl was reportedly raped by a Muslim boy. This event ignited a wave of outrage among the local Hindu community, leading to significant protests organized by groups including the Sanatan Dharam Sabha. The community's reaction highlighted not only the severity of the alleged crime but also the broader concerns of safety and security for Hindus in the region.

On a tense Tuesday, the 20th of August, the Supreme Court of India brought to light the escalating concerns regarding the safety of healthcare professionals, particularly highlighting the plight of female doctors at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. During a critical hearing, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud voiced alarming details about the behavior of the mob involved in the recent vandalism at the hospital. "They threatened the people leading the protests with the same fate that had befallen the deceased victim, alluding to the rape threats to women doctors," he stated...

In a somber reflection of recent events, the aftermath of a tragic incident at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has continued to unfold. Over a week following the horrendous rape and murder of a junior doctor, a stark accusation has been levied against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

In a significant development, the POCSO court has delivered a historic verdict in the Ajmer 1992 Sex Scandal, finding six individuals guilty. The accused, who have long been under the shadow of this heinous crime, appeared before the court, which will announce the sentences at 2 pm on August 20. One of the accused remains at large, highlighting the ongoing challenges in bringing all involved to justice.

In a tragic development from Udaipur, a 15-year-old Hindu student, Devraj Mochi, has died following an altercation that led to him being stabbed by a Muslim classmate last Friday. Devraj sustained critical injuries from the incident and was promptly admitted to MB Hospital. Despite the medical team's efforts, his condition worsened, and he tragically passed away around 3 p.m. on Monday.

In a move that has sparked significant controversy and dissent among students and free speech advocates, a second-year B.Com student was apprehended by Kolkata Police last Sunday, 18th August. The arrest was made on the grounds that the student, a 23-year-old named Kirti Sharma, shared three stories on social media concerning the harrowing rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The content of these posts, according to the police, was deemed “provocative” and overtly critical of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.