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The Madhya Pradesh government suspended Misrod police station in-charge Ratan Singh Parihar on October 14. This action followed a video showing him using abusive language towards tribal students during an October 13 protest in Bhopal. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered an inquiry, saying the state is committed to tribal pride.
Former BJP MLA Atar Singh Bhadana was beaten to death by a crowd in Bhonda village on October 11. His wife Kamlesh said a mob of 70-80 people attacked them with sticks and rods. Police arrested five people after the incident, while villagers claimed the dispute started over a stone-crusher.
Delhi Police face questions for not uploading Section 163 prohibitory orders online during recent protests. While police claim they made announcements, a Supreme Court petition alleges they failed to share these rules. Protesters and journalists got detained across Delhi on October 11, 2026, even near areas outside the restricted zones.
ACP Vivek Bhagat filed an FIR on October 13 against journalists and CJP leaders for casteist remarks and mental torture. The officer said, "Rosy made derogatory remarks about his Megh/Mehgwal caste in public." The case follows a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 3 where he faced public humiliation.
A BJP Mahila Morcha delegation met NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on October 14, 2026, seeking action against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. They submitted a memorandum regarding sexual harassment complaints from 11 female students. Roop Kumari Chaudhary said, "It is essential to ensure their safety and protection from any future harm."
The Allahabad High Court ruled that freedom of religion does not guarantee land for a cemetery. The court dismissed a plea from a Christian society in Ghaziabad seeking to convert barren land into a burial ground. Judges said that allotting public land for graveyards remains an executive decision for authorities.
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday refused to lift the stay on a probe into alleged fraudulent voter-deletion forms. Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde ordered that electronic records and Form-7 applications be preserved. The court said, "The original Form 7, filed before ERO, shall also be preserved till further orders."
Jharkhand Congress expelled former minister Yogendra Sao for three years due to his remarks against Chief Minister Hemant Soren. State President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh took this action after Sao accused the Chief Minister of corruption. Sao said, "I am a dedicated Congress worker and will continue working for the party."
Ankita Bhandari’s parents staged a protest near India Gate on Wednesday, demanding a stay on Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim governor. They want the CBI probe finished first. "Dushyant Gautam should not be appointed governor until the CBI investigation is complete," her mother said. The family seeks President Murmu’s help.
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized the demolition of 12 homes in Sehore on Sunday, sparking talk of a rift with CM Mohan Yadav. Chouhan said, "Why is action being taken against those who voted for the BJP?" Many in the party worry as this public disagreement continues to grow.
A 31-year-old man died after falling from the 21st floor of a Greater Noida society on Monday evening. Harshit Lavania fell while trying to move to a lower balcony to avoid his estranged wife. Police said he lost his footing during the attempt. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Fresh allegations of police brutality emerged on Wednesday after weekend protests against the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi introduced an injured NSUI protester he called “sherni” who said a constable slapped her inside a bus. Meanwhile, SFI leader Nadia alleged assault and sexual harassment by police while in custody on Tuesday.