In Madhya Pradesh, three minor girls, all sexual assault survivors, died by suicide within 24 hours due to harassment by their alleged assailants. The incidents occurred in Jabalpur, Sidhi, and Shivpuri districts. Police have made arrests and are investigating the cases; one child remains critical after being assaulted.
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The Union government told Parliament there have been reports of violence and discrimination against minority communities, including Hindus, in Pakistan. Many Hindus are reportedly migrating from Sindh province due to intimidation, abduction, forced conversions and forced marriages. Hindu migrants in India can apply for Long Term Visas and seek permanent settlement and Indian citizenship.
The Supreme Court is hopeful for a resolution in the impasse concerning the hospitalisation of farmer Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fasting protest for a legal guarantee of MSP. A high-powered committee met Dallewal to persuade him to accept medical aid and plans to address the agricultural crisis.
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