Jaipur

Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court Friday criticised the state police’s outdated methods in handling missing persons cases and urged it to adopt modern technology and more efficient practices. During a hearing of three habeas corpus petitions, a division bench comprising Justices Avneesh Jhingan and Bhuwan Goyal expressed disappointment with the police’s conventional approach to investigating disappearances,…

Jaipur: City police Friday rescued a youth abducted for ransom and arrested three men while detaining a minor in connection with the case. The operation, led by Vidhyadhar Nagar police, resulted in the victim’s safe recovery within 12 hours of the complaint being filed.SHO Rakesh Khyaliya said the accused were identified as Vikram Yadav (21)…

Jodhpur: In a rare move prioritising environmental sustainability, the Jodhpur Development Authority (JDA) has opted to transplant over 100 fully-grown trees instead of felling them for a flyover project. Despite being granted permission to cut the trees, JDA chose an eco-conscious route, setting aside an additional Rs 26 lakh for the relocation effort.The trees—primarily neem,…

Jaipur: The family of a 16-year-old girl in Dholpur lodged an FIR Friday, alleging that she was gang-raped by three men who held her captive throughout the night. The accused reportedly fled the scene when the family discovered the ordeal.The incident was reported in the Kaulari police station area. According to the FIR lodged by…

Jaipur: City police Friday arrested five men for robbing a local jeweller near his residence in Sector 26, Pratap Nagar. The arrests followed a detailed investigation involving CCTV analysis, technical surveillance, and input from local informants.The incident took place around 9.10pm on June 28 when the victim, Chandraprakash Soni, a jeweller and resident of Sector…