Scrap Collector Killed, 2 Injured As Ammunition Explodes; Upset Over Wife’s Death, Man Hangs Self

Scrap Collector Killed, 2 Injured As Ammunition Explodes

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A 17-year-old youth was killed and two other civilians were severely injured in the explosion of a piece of ammunition at Army’s firing range in Datia district on Friday, police said.

The incident took place around 9 am near Jaitpur village, and the injured persons were rushed to a hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sunil Kumar Shivhare.

The deceased was identified as Gangaram (17), while Ramu (23) and Manoj (16) were injured, the ASP said. The area falls under the jurisdiction of Basai police station, 80 km from Datia city.

As per the preliminary probe, a piece of unexploded ammunition lying on the ground went off when one of victims picked it up, the official said.

People living in nearby villages often collect fired ammunition to sell as scrap, from which metals like copper can be retrieved. The practise is, however, extremely risky, as unexploded ammunition can go off. Further probe was on, ASP Shivhare said.

Upset Over Wife’s Death, Man Hangs Self

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A 34-year-old man, Jeetu Suryavanshi, ended his life by hanging himself in Banjari area under Kolar police stationon Thursday night. It is believed that he committed suicide due to depression following the death of his wife about a year ago.

Jeetu, who worked as a private driver, was left to care for their two children after her passing. His mental health deteriorated after he suffered a severe train accident three months back, resulting in the loss of one of his palms and several fingers.

This incident led to job loss, compounding his emotional distress. Although no suicide note was found, police said that his struggles with grief and depression were significant factors in his decision to end his life.

Neighbour Molest Minor Girl, FIR Lodged

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old man named Irshad Mansuri has been accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl while she was on her way home from school. The incident occurred under the Ashoka Garden police station.

According to reports, Mansuri, who is a neighbour to the girl, had been harassing her for an extended period. On Thursday, as the girl was returning home from school, Mansuri allegedly misbehaved and molested her.

The girl immediately reported the incident to her mother, who then approached the police. The police have registered an FIR against Mansuri, and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend him. TI at Ashoka Garden police station, Hemant Srivastava, said that raids are being conducted to arrest the accused.