The prime accused in the rape of the 12-year-old girl in Ujjain has been arrested after he unsuccessfully tried to flee while police took him to the crime spot to gather evidence. The accused Bharat Soni, an autorickshaw driver, was chased and nabbed by cops when he attempted to escape, sustaining injuries. CCTV footage showed the traumatized victim seeking help after the assault. Police used technical surveillance and CCTV analysis to identify the main perpetrator. The girl is recovering in hospital but unable to provide a statement yet. The arrest follows outrage over the horrifying visuals of the begging, bleeding rape survivor being turned away by residents.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh following a brutal rape case involving a 12-year-old victim in Ujjain. She expressed outrage, stating that girls, women, tribals, and Dalits are not safe under the BJP's "misrule." Priyanka Gandhi questioned the effectiveness of initiatives like 'Ladli Behna' if girls cannot receive protection and assistance. Meanwhile, the Congress accused the Madhya Pradesh BJP government of failing to safeguard the dignity of women and girls. Home Minister Narottam Mishra announced the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the case.

  A woman was injured after a train rolled back to the tracks and climbed onto the platform at Mathura Junction Railway Station late Tuesday night. Following the train incident, a video has surfaced depicting railway staffer Sachin entering the EMU train's cab, placing his bag on the throttle, and getting engrossed in his mobile phone. Shockingly, within a minute, the train moves, breaking through the platform's dead end. Subsequently, five railway employees, including a loco pilot and technical staff, were suspended for intoxication and phone usage during duty. Sachin's account in the investigation report claims the train moved unexpectedly, with the throttle and key oddly positioned. He blamed the loco pilot, who denied the accusation, stating he had handed over the key. Further investigation is ongoing.

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Renowned British actor Sir Michael Gambon has died at 82 after being hospitalized with pneumonia, the BBC reports. He was best known for playing Professor Dumbledore in 6 Harry Potter films. His 5-decade career spanned TV, film, theatre, and radio, winning 4 BAFTAs. His family said the beloved actor died peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Sir Michael played the French detective Jules Maigret in ITV's Maigret series. He began his illustrious career with the Royal National Theatre, starring in Shakespeare plays. Gambon was knighted in 1998 for his contributions to entertainment. His passing marks the end of an era for British cinema and theatre.

  The minor girl raped in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, shared with the police that she had left her village in Satna, a day before the incident, in search of a better life. She revealed that an auto driver had raped her, and five individuals have been detained for questioning. Her family had reported her missing in Satna. The viral CCTV footage, showing her seeking help but being turned away, triggered outrage. Local priest Rahul Sharma eventually rescued her, and a medical examination confirmed the rape. The incident prompted the state home minister to announce the formation of a Special Investigation Team.

72 hours since the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, no arrests have been made yet. Some reports claim that 5 people have been detained. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case where the bleeding victim was found semi-naked on a street. Police are examining CCTV footage showing the girl desperately seeking help. Medical reports confirmed rape but her identity is unclear. An auto driver was questioned after blood stains were spotted in his vehicle, but no solid evidence was found linking him to the crime. With the culprits still at large, police are analyzing circumstances and questioning locals for leads, as the victim remains under treatment in Indore.

Rahul Sharma, a priest in Ujjain, recalled finding the bleeding, semi-nude 12-year-old rape survivor near his ashram gates and aiding her before informing police. Viral CCTV footage showed the injured girl futilely pleading for help after the attack, sparking outrage as residents ignored her. She finally received assistance at the ashram but was too traumatized to share details. The 12-year-old walked 8 km seeking help after rape, only to be turned away until found unconscious. Her trauma not only underscores concerns over women's safety but also the need for society's empathy when victims seek assistance.

India enters the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the number one ranked ODI team, closely followed by arch-rivals Pakistan at number two. Since 1999, the World Cup has been won by the top two ranked teams, boosting India and Pakistan's prospects. Their high-voltage clash on October 14th will be their eighth World Cup meeting, with India having won all previous seven. Though Pakistan broke India's dominance at the 2021 T20 World Cup, India regained the upper hand in 2022. As the top two teams lock horns, India will look to sustain their World Cup record over Pakistan and clinch cricket's ultimate prize.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit, released a video claiming the defacement of walls across Delhi with anti-India and pro-Khalistani slogans. Pannun also threatened to target the October 6 ICC World Cup in Ahmedabad, blaming Prime Minister Modi for the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. His video raised security concerns in the national capital, prompting searches near Parliament House. Earlier threats from Pannun in Delhi led to arrests by the Delhi Police Special Cell. This video emerges amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the Indian government and the Canadian government led by Justin Trudeau.