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A 19-year-old college student, Amogh Seth, was fatally shot in Lakhimpur Kheri after being chased and attacked by six men, including the main suspect, Anmol Puri. The incident occurred near a police outpost. Amogh had earlier insulted Anmol, leading to the latter seeking revenge. Two suspects have been detained while Anmol remains at large.
R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket, sharing an emotional moment with captain Rohit Sharma during the press conference. Ashwin expressed gratitude to his teammates and the BCCI, highlighting their shared journey. Rohit revealed he convinced Ashwin to play the Adelaide Test after learning of his retirement plans in Perth. Ashwin will return home, leaving behind a legacy of skill and camaraderie.
Krishnagiri police arrested five individuals involved in a child marriage between a 14-year-old girl and a 30-year-old man. The girl was rescued from Bengaluru when a video of her distress went viral. Those arrested include the groom, his brother, the girl's parents, and the brother's wife. They face charges under the POCSO Act and Child Marriages Act.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Mayurbhanj district was found dead in his Kota hostel room on Thursday night in a suspected suicide. No suicide note was discovered. This is the third coaching student suicide in Kota this year. Abhijeet Giri had been preparing for the medical entrance exam since April and was performing well in his studies.
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