Digest for 02 November, 2025
Bangladesh Police Declare Former PM Sheikh Hasina a Fugitive
Bangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department has declared former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 260 others as fugitives in a sedition case. A notice published in national newspapers accuses them of conspiring to overthrow the government. This development follows Hasina's ouster in August 2024 after widespread protests. Currently in exile in India, she faces multiple cases, including for murder and crimes against humanity, related to the violent suppression of the protests that led to her government's fall.
Stampede at Andhra Pradesh Temple Kills 9, Including a Child
A stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, resulted in the deaths of nine people, including eight women and a boy. The tragedy occurred when a broken iron railing caused devotees on a staircase to fall onto the crowd below. Police have since barred entry to the privately-run temple, stating that the organisers had not sought permission or arranged for police protection for the large religious gathering. A case of culpable homicide has been registered against the temple owner.
Multiple People Stabbed on London-Bound Train; 2 Suspects Arrested
A mass stabbing on a train service travelling from Doncaster to London has left nine people with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred near Cambridge, and the train was stopped at Huntingdon where armed police responded. Two male suspects have been arrested, with one reportedly being tasered on the platform. British Transport Police, supported by counter-terrorism units, are investigating the motive behind what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an "appalling incident." A large-scale emergency response was mobilised, including air ambulances.
Maoist-Affected Districts in India Drop from 125 to 3 in 11 Years, Says PM
Speaking at Chhattisgarh's 25th anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a significant reduction in Maoist-affected districts across India, from 125 eleven years ago to just three today. He stated that the country is close to being completely free from Maoist terror, attributing the progress to focused government efforts since 2014. Citing recent mass surrenders in Bastar and Kanker, he highlighted that development projects are now reaching remote tribal areas previously dominated by insurgency, such as Abujhmad and Puvarti.
JD(U) Candidate Anant Singh Arrested in Connection with Political Worker's Death
Bihar Police have arrested Janata Dal (United) candidate Anant Singh in connection with the death of a Jan Suraaj party worker, Dularchand Yadav. The death followed a violent clash between supporters of the two parties in the Mokama constituency, which is set for elections on November 6. A post-mortem revealed Yadav died from internal injuries caused by a blunt object. Singh, a controversial former MLA, was named in an FIR. The Election Commission has also ordered the transfer of several local police and administrative officials.