Four youths were detained by Navi Mumbai police after creating a public scare with a shocking reel showing a human hand hanging out of a moving MUV's boot—sparking fears of a possible kidnapping or dead body. The incident occurred between Vashi and Sanpada railway stations and was captured by a motorist who shared it on social media. Acting swiftly, police traced the vehicle to a mall within two hours and detained the youths involved.
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Two Japanese tourists were detained in China for two weeks for taking inappropriate photos at the Great Wall, with a man exposing his buttocks while a woman took pictures. After their detention, they were deported back to Japan, sparking outrage in China and leading to significant backlash on social media.
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In Gujarat, where prohibition laws are stringent, two police officers in Naroda were suspended after being caught with liquor bottles and unexplained cash in their patrol vehicle. They allegedly seized the liquor from a rickshaw driver but did not file a case, instead keeping the items for themselves.
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A 17-year-old student, Abhishek Vaishnav, was found hanging in Tonk district, with a suicide note accusing two teachers and two villagers of harassment. The discovery led to protests by family and villagers who demanded arrests and compensation. Police assured action following a tense standoff.