In Gurugram, police have apprehended five individuals, including a woman and her neighbor, for the alleged murder of her husband. Soni Devi and her neighbor Ravindra conspired to kill Vikram after their affair was discovered. Ravindra, along with accomplices, strangled Vikram and buried his body with the help of his uncle, while Soni Devi filed a false missing person report to mislead the investigation.
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The India vs England Test series has sparked debates over the spirit of cricket, with India accumulating more ICC demerit points. Sri Lanka statistically emerges as the worst-behaved team in the last two years, while England, Australia, and South Africa have the fewest demerit points. Despite recent tensions, England ranks among the best-behaved teams, and India sits in the middle.
Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's leader of the opposition, faced an alleged attack on his convoy in Cooch Behar. He was traveling to the Superintendent of Police's office when the incident occurred, prompting investigations into the region's law and order situation. Details regarding the attack's specifics, potential injuries, and involved parties remain unconfirmed as authorities delve into the matter.