Twin Accidents on Samruddhi Expressway Leave One Dead, 27 Injured Two separate accidents on the Samruddhi Expressway in Buldhana district claimed one life and injured at least 27 others over the course of Sunday night and Monday morning. The incidents, occurring within hours of each other, highlighted the dangers of poor road safety and inadequate emergency response. The first accident took place late Sunday near Donggaon in Mehkar tehsil. A car carrying multiple occupants collided with a stationary truck. Police reported that the truck driver had failed to activate hazard lights or place reflective warning signs, leaving the vehicle undetected in reduced visibility. The car driver, unable to spot the truck, rammed it from behind. Krishna Sangeet Rathod, a 26-year-old resident of Somnath Nagar in Washim district, died instantly in the crash. The front of the car was completely destroyed, and other passengers sustained serious injuries. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Hemant Chavan, a 38-year-old resident of Yavatmal district who was traveling in the same car, filed a complaint against the truck driver for negligence. Hours later, another collision occurred near Pimpri Mali village on the Nagpur corridor. A private travel bus en route from Pune to Nagpur collided with a truck at around 4:20 a.m. The bus driver allegedly lost control, leading to the crash. The truck driver fled the scene, prompting police to launch a manhunt. The impact trapped several passengers inside the bus, requiring immediate rescue efforts. Teams from the Samruddhi Expressway Fardapur unit, Mehkar police, and a local social worker named Santosh Malose assisted in the rescue. Police sub-inspector Arvind Tirankar and emergency services worked together to extract the injured.#buldhana_district #samruddhi_expressway #mehkar_tehsil #donggaon #krishna_sangeet_rathod
Twin Accidents on Samruddhi Expressway Leave One Dead, At Least 27 Injured Two separate accidents on the Samruddhi Expressway in Buldhana district claimed one life and injured at least 27 others over the course of Sunday night and Monday morning. The incidents, occurring within hours of each other, highlighted the dangers of poor road safety practices and the challenges faced by emergency responders in dealing with large-scale collisions. The first accident occurred late Sunday near the Donggaon area in Mehkar tehsil. A car carrying multiple occupants collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the death of Krishna Sangeet Rathod, a 26-year-old resident of Somnath Nagar in Washim district. The truck driver was reportedly not using hazard lights or reflective warning signs, which contributed to the collision. Visibility was further reduced due to nighttime conditions, and the car driver failed to notice the stationary vehicle. The impact severely damaged the car’s front portion, leaving several occupants with serious injuries. They were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Hemant Chavan, a 38-year-old resident of Yavatmal district who was traveling in the same car, filed a complaint against the truck driver for negligence. Hours later, a second accident unfolded near Pimpri Mali village on the Nagpur corridor. A private travel bus en route from Pune to Nagpur collided with a truck, injuring at least 27 passengers, including 15 with critical injuries. The bus driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to the collision. The truck driver fled the scene, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt. Rescue operations were complicated by the crash, as several passengers were trapped inside the bus.#buldhana_district #samruddhi_expressway #donggaon_area #mehkar_tehsil #pimpri_mali_village
‘Honour Killing’: Father, brother held for murdering newly-wed woman Buldhana police solved a brutal murder case within 12 days of launching an investigation, arresting the father and brother of a newlywed woman accused of killing her and attempting to destroy evidence by burning and mutilating her body. The accused allegedly transported the body over 100 kilometers on a motorcycle from Khadki village in Burhanpur district to Rajura farmland in Buldhana district, where it was partially burned and dismembered. The crime came to light on April 26 when a headless, partially burnt body of an unidentified woman was found near a riverbank in Rajura farmland under Jalgaon Jamod police limits. A human skull was also discovered nearby, causing alarm in the area. Jalgaon Jamod police registered an offense based on a complaint from a local resident. Superintendent of Police Nilesh Tambe directed the Local Crime Branch (LCB) to take over the investigation due to the crime’s brutality and sensitivity. LCB teams under Inspector Sunil Ambolkar conducted inquiries across Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, and Burhanpur districts in Madhya Pradesh. They analyzed missing women records and relied on technical data and informants. A critical breakthrough occurred on May 9 when the LCB team linked the case to a missing complaint registered on May 1 at Khaknar police station in Burhanpur. The complainant, Bapuram Kalemkar (55), reported his daughter’s disappearance since April 25. The deceased was identified as Shivani Bapuram Kalemkar, a resident of Khadki village in Burhanpur district. She had married Prakash Bhilavekar of Kharya Tembhur village in Dharni (Amravati) on April 15 and had recently returned to her parental home.#buldhana_district #khadki_village #rajura_farmland #burhanpur_district #jalgaon_jamod_police
Three Buldhana Children Die of Suspected Food Poisoning Three children from a single family died in Buldhana district after suspected food poisoning, sparking concerns about food safety in rural areas. The incident occurred in Dhad village on Monday, where the family of Mohammad Wasim resided. The deceased were identified as Ali (4), Masira (7), and Fatima (10). Two other family members, a 12-year-old girl and a 30-year-old woman, were hospitalized but remained stable. The family had attended a wedding function on the night of April 4, where they consumed food and ice cream. Shortly after returning home, several members began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Their condition worsened overnight, leading to their admission at a rural hospital in Dhad the following morning. Initially, they responded to treatment and were discharged, but their health deteriorated again later that day. They were transferred to a hospital in Buldhana for further care. Two children died at the Dhad facility, while the third succumbed at a private hospital in Buldhana. Police stated that the exact cause of death would be confirmed through postmortem reports, though preliminary findings suggest contaminated food or ice cream may be responsible. Station house officer Pratap Bhose confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway. "Food samples and medical records are being examined to ascertain the exact cause," he said. The incident has raised questions about food safety practices in rural regions, particularly during social gatherings where large quantities of food are prepared. Local authorities are urging families to exercise caution when consuming food from external sources and to ensure proper hygiene and storage conditions.#buldhana_district #dhad_village #mohammad_wasim #pratap_bhose #food_poisoning_incident
11.8kg Ganja Seized in Akola Railway Station Operation Akola police seized 11.835 kg of ganja and arrested three individuals near the railway station area during an operation named ‘Operation Prahar’ on Thursday. The suspects, identified as Gaurav Vijay Ingle (21), Rahul Balasaheb Deshmukh (22), and Devanand Gajanan Shelke (23), were apprehended after a police team laid a trap near the chief health inspector’s building at the railway station square. The operation was initiated following intelligence that a group would arrive with ganja in two bags. The recovered items included two mobile phones, with the total value of the seized goods amounting to Rs3.21 lakh. During interrogation, a significant quantity of ganja was found in the possession of the accused. A case has been registered at Ramdaspeth police station under Sections 8(c) and 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further investigations are ongoing to trace the source and distribution network of the seized narcotics. The operation was supervised by senior officials, including additional superintendent of police BP Reddy and sub-divisional police officer Sudarshan Patil. The police team comprised sub-inspectors Nilesh Gaikwad and Pradeep Jogdand, along with members of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) from Amravati. The suspects, residents of Dongav in Mehkar taluka of Buldhana district, were intercepted and taken into custody. The police emphasized that the operation was part of broader efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force’s involvement highlights the coordinated approach to tackling such crimes.#buldhana_district #akola_railway_station #operation_prahar #anti_narcotics_task_force #ramdaspeth_police_station
HC moots panel to study rising Lonar water level The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court has proposed the formation of a committee to investigate the rising water levels at Lonar Lake, a crater formed by a meteorite impact in Buldhana district. The court directed the amicus curiae, Mohit Khajanchi, who is handling a suo moto public interest litigation (PIL) on the matter, to recommend names of experts for the committee. The high court requested the amicus curiae to submit the proposed members during the next hearing scheduled for April 7, without waiting for responses from government departments that had been served with notices. Since September 2025, the water level at Lonar Lake has risen by 15 to 20 feet, submerging several ancient Shiva temples and the Kamalja Devi Temple located along the lake’s banks. Conservationists have raised concerns that delays in identifying the root cause of the rising water levels could threaten the lake’s unique biodiversity and its geological significance. The committee’s task will involve analyzing the phenomenon and proposing solutions to address the issue. The high court’s initiative underscores the urgency of understanding the environmental and ecological implications of the rising water levels. The lake, a site of both cultural and scientific importance, has drawn attention due to its unusual formation and the potential risks posed by the changing water levels. The proposed committee aims to bring together experts in geology, hydrology, and environmental science to conduct a thorough assessment. The court’s decision to act swiftly highlights the growing concern over natural phenomena that may have long-term impacts on ecosystems and heritage sites.#bombay_high_court #nagpur_bench #lonar_lake #mohit_khajanchi #buldhana_district
