Ghaziabad's pollution control board identifies six major hotspots contributing to high particulate matter levels, driven by traffic congestion, industrial emissions, road dust, and waste dumping. Measures include deploying smog guns, water sprinklers, mechanised road sweeping, and setting up response teams for monitoring and mitigation.
S Dev Datta Singh, the new police commissioner, stresses humanitarian policing amid the Bharatpur custody torture case. He assures respectful treatment for complainants and highlights the need for stern action against criminals. Singh aims to enhance transparency, crime prevention, and public cooperation, with a focus on a secure Durga Puja festival.
Abdul Khan and others were duped by Nabeel Abdul Mubin Shaikh, a Mumbai-based tour operator, who collected Rs 1.2 crore from 189 Odisha pilgrims for a Haj pilgrimage. Despite full payments, travel dates were delayed from 2019 to 2023. Shaikh was arrested by the Odisha EOW, revealing a potential larger scam.