राज्य
08-Oct-2025
Toxic syrup tragedy: 23 dead civil surgeon removed The death toll in Madhya Pradesh’s toxic cough syrup case has risen to 23. Deputy CM and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla removed Chhindwara Civil Surgeon Dr. Naresh Gonnade from his post over serious negligence reports. Dr. Sushil Dubey has been appointed as his replacement. Gonnade was also holding additional charge as CMHO which has now been withdrawn. The move signals a tougher government stance after mounting criticism over delayed action. Investigations are continuing into the supply distribution and testing of the syrup while families of victims demand accountability for lapses that led to multiple child deaths. SC transfers MLA fraud case to Delhi The Supreme Court has transferred Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti’s fraud case from Gwalior’s MP-MLA court to Delhi. Bharti alleged that former home minister Narottam Mishra and his family were using political influence to interfere in the proceedings. Accepting his plea the apex court ordered that the trial and verdict will now be conducted in Delhi. The decision is seen as a major relief for Bharti who has faced multiple legal challenges. Legal experts say the transfer could ensure a more impartial hearing in a case that has been politically sensitive since its inception. Farmers block road with 1000 tractors in Indore Over five thousand farmers staged a massive protest in Indore blocking roads with more than one thousand tractors. They demanded cancellation of the Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor soybean procurement at MSP and higher compensation rates. The protest created a two-kilometer traffic jam as slogans were raised against both the government and the opposition. Leaders warned of an intensified movement if their demands are not met. Police were deployed to manage the crowd. The agitation reflects growing anger among farmers over rising costs low crop prices and infrastructure projects affecting agricultural land. Smart meter protest in Bhopal as Cong targets govt Congress workers held a major protest in Bhopal against smart electricity meters. Former minister P.C. Sharma claimed that companies involved have links to Pakistan and pose a national security risk. He demanded immediate cancellation of the installation contract. Energy Minister Pradyumna Singh Tomar dismissed the allegations stating that all meters are made in India under the Make in India initiative. The protest comes amid public concern over high power bills and data security. Consumer groups are also planning legal action. Political observers see the controversy as a flashpoint ahead of the upcoming state elections. OBC quota case may return to MP HC The Supreme Court once again postponed a hearing on the OBC reservation case from Madhya Pradesh. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Advocate General Prashant Singh represented the state. Reports indicate the apex court may return the case to the Madhya Pradesh High Court for further hearings. A crucial decision is expected tomorrow. The case concerns reservation in local body elections and has major political implications. Both state and central governments are under pressure to resolve the issue which has led to repeated delays and protests by OBC groups demanding adequate representation. ASI targeted in Narsinghpur car attack attempt CCTV footage from Narsinghpur shows an Innova driver attempting to run over an assistant sub-inspector and two others on a motorcycle near Kareli Gurudwara. The incident occurred on October 4. ASI Lalsingh Sen has filed a case against the accused identified as Kunal Sharma alias Kanha. Police say they are tracking the suspect and examining possible motives. The incident has sparked outrage within the police force and raised concerns about officer safety. Authorities are reviewing traffic camera footage from nearby areas to trace the vehicle’s route and gather additional evidence in the investigation. Dog stabbed to death for barking in Itarsi A man in Itarsi Narmadapuram district stabbed a dog to death after it barked continuously. When the owner tried to intervene the attacker assaulted him too. The injured man was taken to the district hospital. During interrogation the accused claimed the barking caused him severe headache prompting the violent act. Police have filed charges under animal cruelty and assault. The incident which occurred late Tuesday night has sparked outrage among animal welfare groups. Authorities are urging stricter enforcement of animal protection laws as incidents of brutality against pets continue to rise across the state. Protest in Balaghat over attack on CJI Gavai Ambedkarite youth staged a protest in Balaghat against an attempted shoe attack on Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud Gavai. Demonstrators condemned the act and broader violence targeting Dalit and tribal communities. They submitted a memorandum to district officials demanding strict action against the accused and stronger legal protections for marginalised groups. The protest comes amid rising concern over caste-based violence in several parts of the country. Organisers said continued attacks on constitutional authorities and vulnerable communities undermine democracy and called for systemic changes to ensure equality and justice. Angry farmer burns soybean crop in Mandsaur In Bhalot village of Mandsaur district a farmer set fire to his five bigha soybean field after it was destroyed by yellow mosaic disease. Kanwarlal Khateek said he had spent ₹10000 on labour but received no compensation leaving the crop worthless. Out of frustration he gathered the damaged plants and burned them. Local farmers say the incident reflects a larger crisis as pest infestations and poor compensation policies push cultivators into financial distress. Agricultural officials have visited the site and are preparing a damage report but no relief announcement has been made yet. Heavy rain ends in MP with light drizzle forecast Madhya Pradesh’s spell of heavy rainfall has ended with only light showers or drizzle expected over the next three days mainly in southern districts. Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran said conditions are now favourable for monsoon withdrawal. The shift marks the end of one of the wettest October spells in recent years. Farmers are preparing for harvests as fields begin to dry. Urban areas are expected to see improved traffic and drainage conditions. Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious in low-lying regions as scattered showers could still occur before the monsoon’s complete retreat.
