The Supreme Court has directed that the body of top Maoist commander Katha Ramchandra Reddy should not be cremated or buried until the Chhattisgarh High Court decides on allegations of torture and a staged encounter. The apex court left all contentions open and called for urgent hearing after the Durga Puja vacation.
The Supreme Court noted complaints of mishandling of encounter victims’ bodies in Chhattisgarh but said “contempt petition will not help”, advising families to pursue remedies through NHRC or other legal channels.
A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly killed his wife and attempted suicide after facing family opposition to their love marriage. Police reported that Neha had a deep wound on her neck, while Jameel had slit his wrist. A bloodstained knife was recovered from the scene, confirming the violent nature of the incident. Authorities are investigating the case to uncover further details.
A journalist shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur, with police attributing the incident to a land dispute. However, the victim’s family claims the murder was linked to his reports on procurement irregularities and stamp duty evasion. Six suspects have been detained for questioning. Authorities are investigating both angles to determine the motive.
Today, On 8th October, the Calcutta High Court ordered the Central government to upgrade AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal, to match AIIMS Delhi’s standards. The court emphasized the need for improved medical facilities, especially post-mortem capabilities, in light of the Jaynagar rape case, ensuring rapid cooperation from the state government by December 31, 2025.
