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Vaibhav Jha
Vaibhav Jha is a senior correspondent at The Indian Express, Ahmedabad. He tracks crime, politics and central agencies as beats.
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End atrocities against Dalits: Over 3,000 attend meet in Gujarat for murdered dy sarpanchSubscriber Only
June 25, 2019 02:02 IST
Referring to the state government as “manuwadi sarkar”, the protesters raised slogans against Gujarat Home Minister Pradeepsinh Jadeja, alleging that the atrocities against the Dalits have increased in his tenure.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019
Gujarat: Prime accused in Dalit deputy sarpanch murder case arrestedSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 03:58 IST
Botad SP Harshad Mehta said, “Till Thursday, we had arrested eight accused and today, we nabbed Zeeluaapa Khachar, the prime accused. All the accused are now in our custody.”
Sat, Jun 22, 2019Gujarat Dalit dy sarpanch’s murder: 8 accused held, family submits demands to CMSubscriber Only
June 21, 2019 01:38 IST
The eight accused are Ashok Khachar (51), Vanraj Khachar (42), Pratap Khachar (38), Rituraj Khachar (22), Raviraj Khachar (25), Hardeep Khachar (21), Kishore Khachar (30) and Bhagirath Khachar (24), all from Jalali village and belonging to the Kshatriya community. The eight accused are Ashok Khachar (51), Vanraj Khachar (42), Pratap Khachar (38), Rituraj Khachar (22), Raviraj Khachar (25), Hardeep Khachar (21), Kishore Khachar (30) and Bhagirath Khachar (24), all from Jalali village and belonging to the Kshatriya community.
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Elephants from Assam to endure a 70-hour journey to participate in religious function in Gujarat Subscriber Only
June 19, 2019 17:14 IST
In the days preceding the move, the forest department reached out to several experts in the state to weigh in on the matter. Despite warnings and dissuasion, the government has given the green signal.
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Kutch doctors demand gun license to ‘defend themselves’Subscriber Only
June 18, 2019 15:58 IST
The doctors at Mandvi town in Kutch district organised an official protest under the IMA on Monday and said that if the state and union governments are unable to provide security to them, then they should rather grant them "licenses for revolvers" to all doctors so that they can defend themselves.
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
Cyclone Vayu skips Gujarat: No casualties, minimal damage, business as usual in coastal VeravalSubscriber Only
June 14, 2019 04:24 IST
However, thousands of evacuees from coastal areas are still in the shelter homes set up by the district administration. A total of 101 homes across Gir Somnath were readied by Wednesday in preparation for the cyclone.
Fri, Jun 14, 2019
Have to safeguard our boats: Veraval fishermen reluctant to leave as Gujarat braces for cyclone VayuSubscriber Only
June 13, 2019 04:59 IST
Government officials, along with personnel from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), began rounds of negotiation with the fishermen and their families asking them to move to a nearby evacuation shelter, however, they vehemently refused.
Thu, Jun 13, 2019
Gujarat: No headway in serial murders of pedestrians, CID takes over probeSubscriber Only
June 02, 2019 02:10 IST
Three murders had taken place between December 9, 2018, and January 26, 2019, at different isolated spots in Gandhinagar where the victims were shot from close range at the back of their heads. According to the SIT, the weapon used and modus operandi in each murder were same, thereby pointing fingers towards a serial murderer on loose.
Sun, Jun 02, 2019
At least 25 people a month duped by people posing as army personnel on OLX IndiaSubscriber Only
May 30, 2019 14:57 IST
On average, the cyber crime division receives 25 complaints every month regarding cyber fraud committed by men claiming to be from the Indian Army and using the OLX India platform.
Thu, May 30, 2019
Post-poll shifts: After Congress rout, Paresh Dhanani offers to quit as Leader of OppnSubscriber Only
May 29, 2019 03:41 IST
The Congress had performed well in the 2017 elections in Gujarat, restricting the BJP to just 99 seats out of the total 182, and increasing its tally to 77 from 58 in 2012. After winning the Amreli legislative seat in 2017, Dhanani was chosen as Leader of Opposition in the Gujarat assembly.
Wed, May 29, 2019
iPhones worth Rs 40 lakh stolen from Ahmedabad mobile storeSubscriber Only
May 27, 2019 15:59 IST
According to the complaint filed by Dhaval Patel, store manager of iVenus, the theft was discovered only around 10.30 am on Sunday when two employees of the store found the shutter lock broken.
Mon, May 27, 2019
Taken to Ahmedabad hospital with stab wound, man beaten to death by mobSubscriber Only
May 23, 2019 02:21 IST
The deceased, Aamir Yasin Sheikh, 30, was a labourer from Ramol locality of the city and had been taken to the hospital for treatment of his stab wound when he was attacked.
Thu, May 23, 2019
Ahmedabad: Drug and alcohol addiction plagues Ramdev Nagar nomadic settlementSubscriber Only
May 21, 2019 01:19 IST
Under a campaign led by Vicharta Samuday Samarthan Manch (VSSM), an NGO for the welfare of nomadic tribes, more than 100 women have vowed to protect their kids from the menace of alcohol and marijuana.
Tue, May 21, 2019
Ahmedabad: Fire breaks out at child hospital in Parimal Garden; no casualtiesSubscriber Only
May 13, 2019 17:15 IST
No casualties, injuries have been reported. A gas cylinder blast might have triggered the fire which gutted the fibre shed of the canteen, said fire officials.
Mon, May 13, 2019Gujarat: Hunt on for ‘tantrik’ who advised man to sacrifice two girls, man heldSubscriber Only
May 11, 2019 03:54 IST
Police said that Rathod, a native of Aravalli, abducted the girls on May 1 night and was preparing to kill them to please a deity, on the instructions of a tantrik.
Sat, May 11, 2019
Gujarat: Body exhumed after hospital swaps stab victim with pregnant womanSubscriber Only
May 11, 2019 03:49 IST
Mittal Jadav, the 19-year old Dalit woman, was stabbed to death by three men in broad daylight at a busy market place in Bavla in Ahmedabad district on Wednesday evening.
Sat, May 11, 2019
Ahmedabad: Girl stabbed to death on busy road, 3 heldSubscriber Only
May 10, 2019 08:29 IST
According to police, three persons have been arrested for the murder of Mittal Jadav, who was murdered outside her house in Main Bazar area of Bavla in Ahmedabad.
Fri, May 10, 2019
Woman Cops photo Goes Viral: ‘Idea was to tell cops that Jusab is nobody’Subscriber Only
May 09, 2019 05:59 IST
Odedara says the motive behind taking the picture was to send out a message, especially in the districts of Botad where Jusab was hiding, and Junagadh which is his hometown, that he was not as invincible as was dreaded.
Thu, May 09, 2019
Four Gujarat cops who went ‘viral’ for nabbing gangster among the first women in ATSSubscriber Only
May 08, 2019 01:04 IST
Santok Odedara (30), Nitmika Gohil (34), Shakuntala Mal (29) and Aruna Gameti (40) were among the team of five sub inspectors, the fifth being Jignesh Agrawat, who nabbed 'a wanted' gangster, Jusab.
Wed, May 08, 2019
Bilkis Bano rape case: Gujarat govt initates action against five convicted policemenSubscriber Only
May 04, 2019 05:49 IST
Explaining the role of Bhagora, Shobha Gupta, the counsel for Bilkis Bano, told The Indian Express, “On March 3, 2002, IPS officer R S Bhagora brought Bano to constable Somabhai and recorded her statement, in which he intentionally removed all 12 names of the accused."
Sat, May 04, 2019
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