College students
The recent death of third-year English honours student Anamika Mondal, who was found drowned in a pond on the campus, has sparked fresh concerns about safety and security at Jadavpur University. This incident occurred two years after a first-year undergraduate student died in the university's main hostel following
College students
Students from the All India Student's Association (AISA) have voiced concerns about the security environment in Ranchi University's (RU) educational campuses, requesting the deployment of women security guards and the installation of more closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV). The governor's secretariat had previously suggested the
College students
A student's body was found in a pond on the campus of Jadavpur University in Kolkata, sparking concerns about student safety and security. The incident occurred during a musical event, raising questions about the university's preparedness and response to emergencies. Despite the immediate attempts by fellow
College students
A surprise announcement by the Home Office has left students in Leeds facing uncertainty over their accommodation after the agency applied to use the 247-bedroom student block, Mary Morris House, to house migrants. Critics argue that avoiding a full planning application could bypass scrutiny, while students express concerns over the
Theft
A 21-year-old former domestic help, Sujit Yadav, was caught on Monday after he stole jewellery and electronic gadgets worth lakhs from his former employer's home in a New Town high-rise. Yadav, who was fired from his job three years ago after he was caught stealing, had recently started
College students
A college student from Gurgaon had a fortunate encounter with a taxi driver in Delhi who returned a MacBook worth Rs.2 lakh that was left behind in his cab. The student, who shared the story on Reddit, commended the driver's honesty and kindness, stating that it restored
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Violence against retail staff in Victoria has reached an unprecedented level, forcing some businesses to reconsider their viability in the state. Retail crime has become a daily reality for many store employees, with some reporting being spat at, verbally abused, or threatened. The crisis has prompted several retailers, including Bunnings
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Pharmacies in England are reporting a stark increase in shoplifting, aggressive behavior, and physical assaults against staff, with almost 9 in 10 experiencing shoplifting incidents in the last year. A survey of 476 pharmacies found that 88% had seen a surge in shoplifting, while 87% reported an increase in intimidating
Theft
Three security guards have been remanded in prison custody for allegedly stealing property worth N200 million from their employer's warehouse in Lagos. The defendants, Awosode Abiodun, 45, Arma Bittus, 50, and Imrana Idris, 28, were arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 Command, Lagos, following a petition by
Theft
A series of daring burglaries shook Kendriya Vihar-1 housing society in Sunny Enclave, Sector 125, Mohali, on Saturday, with five flats being broken into within a span of four hours. Police suspect the thefts occurred between 12 noon and 4pm, when residents were either at work or out of town.
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Burglars broke into several homes in upscale neighborhoods of Bhopal and Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, causing significant financial losses and raising concerns about home security. In Bhopal, a theft occurred at the residence of Saurabh Yadav, owner of a petrol pump, where thieves stole Rs 13.5 lakh in cash, gold,
Activists
Tens of thousands of protesters continued to demand reservation for the Maratha community in South Mumbai on Saturday, despite the somewhat improved traffic flow in the area. The protest, led by activist Manoj Jarange, drew support from various groups, including the Muslim community. While the protesters remained firm in their
