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Unidentified Man's Body Found Floating in Hamirsar Lake ; News Link in comment
16/07/2025

Unidentified Man's Body Found Floating in Hamirsar Lake ; News Link in comment

Angadia Firm Manager Kidnapped in Gandhidham, Read More Link in comment
16/07/2025

Angadia Firm Manager Kidnapped in Gandhidham, Read More Link in comment

Kutch Journalists Arrested in Bhuj Extortion Case, Spark Outcry in Gujarat MediaBhuj, Kutch: Two local journalists from ...
16/07/2025

Kutch Journalists Arrested in Bhuj Extortion Case, Spark Outcry in Gujarat Media
Bhuj, Kutch: Two local journalists from the prominent Hindi news network India TV and the Gujarati regional channel VTV have been arrested in Bhuj, Kutch, in connection with an alleged extortion racket, causing a significant stir in Gujarat's media landscape.
The Western Kutch Local Crime Branch (LCB) detained Wajid Chaki and Ali Chaki following accusations of demanding ₹20,000 per month as protection money from two other journalists. The case, which includes threats and intimidation reminiscent of scenes from crime dramas, has put the spotlight on issues of media ethics and criminal activity among journalists in Gujarat.
According to police reports, Bhuj resident Mohammad Hanif Ahmed Sameja filed a complaint after his sons were assaulted on Airport Road by members of a local gang, allegedly at the behest of the accused. When Sameja confronted Wajid Chaki about the attack, he claims to have been told that unless he paid the demanded amount, they would file false criminal cases against his family, including charges related to alcohol and gambling—a strategy sometimes misused by criminal elements claiming media connections.
The complaint further alleges a sustained campaign of harassment. Sameja’s sons reported being followed and intimidated, resulting in them skipping school for safety. These tactics, involving the threat of public defamation and misuse of media influence, mark a concerning pattern in past journalist-related extortion cases in the region.
Police Action and Community Reaction
Following the extortion and threats, the LCB acted swiftly, arresting both Wajid and Ali Chaki. The suspects have been handed over to Bhuj's A-Division police for further legal proceedings. The investigation involved multiple teams led by local officers, highlighting the seriousness of the charges.
The arrests have sparked intense discussion within Kutch’s media circles. Press freedom advocates stress the importance of swift action against misuse of journalistic credentials for extortion, a problem that has surfaced in other Gujarat cities in recent months. The incident also raises concerns about the vulnerability of local journalists to both criminal elements and internal corruption.
Cases involving journalists accused of extortion, blackmail, or misuse of media power have become an increasing concern in Gujarat. There have been previous arrests and serious allegations against journalists in Ahmedabad and other cities, often involving threats to tarnish reputations or create legal troubles for monetary gain. These incidents have led to calls for stricter verification of media credentials and greater oversight to regain public trust in regional journalism.
For online readers seeking reliable updates on Gujarat’s media industry and legal issues, continue following this site for the latest breaking news and in-depth reports.

Major Drug Bust on Rajasthan-Gujarat Border: Kutch Youth and Woman Home Guard Arrested with Over 39 Kg of Poppy HuskPoli...
14/07/2025

Major Drug Bust on Rajasthan-Gujarat Border: Kutch Youth and Woman Home Guard Arrested with Over 39 Kg of Poppy Husk

Police seize narcotics worth over ₹1.17 lakh near Nainava Checkpost in Banaskantha; crackdown highlights growing drug trafficking in Kutch region

Authorities in Gujarat have intensified their crackdown on drug smuggling, arresting two individuals—including a woman home guard—from Kutch with a significant haul of poppy husk (poshdoda) near the Rajasthan-Gujarat border. The operation underscores the ongoing challenge of narcotics trafficking into the dry state, particularly through border districts like Kutch and Banaskantha.

Details of the Seizure

On the morning of July 11, Banaskantha district police were conducting routine vehicle checks at the Nainava checkpost when they intercepted a Creta car (registration GJ-12-DA-3718) entering Gujarat from Rajasthan. During the search, officers discovered 39.244 kilograms of poppy husk, a banned narcotic, concealed in the vehicle’s trunk. The seized contraband is valued at approximately ₹1,17,732.

The two arrested suspects have been identified as:

Devubha Nathubha Kalaji Sodha (27), a resident of Koriyani village in Lakhpat taluka, Kutch

Simranjit Kaur Gurudevsingh Bhupendrasinh Raishikh (28), a resident of Punjabivandh, Nara village, Nakhatrana taluka, Kutch, and a serving member of the local Gram Rakshak Dal (Home Guard)

Interrogation and Investigation

Preliminary questioning revealed that the poppy husk was sourced from Lakhasar, near Barmer in Rajasthan. However, the suspects did not provide satisfactory answers regarding the intended recipients of the narcotics in Gujarat. Police have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and seized both the narcotics and the vehicle, with total assets impounded valued at over ₹9.28 lakh.

Context: Rising Drug Trafficking in Kutch

This arrest comes amid growing concerns about the influx of narcotics and liquor into Gujarat, a state with strict prohibition laws. Kutch, with its extensive border with Rajasthan, has become a hotspot for smugglers transporting banned substances, as highlighted by recent high-profile seizures and police actions in the region

Law enforcement agencies have noted an uptick in trafficking attempts involving local youth and even individuals with links to law enforcement or security services. In similar cases, bootleggers have used creative concealment methods and recruited people with local knowledge to bypass police checks58.

Impact and Legal Action

Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue into the broader smuggling network. The involvement of a woman home guard, reportedly absent from duty for some time, has raised further concerns about the reach of drug syndicates in the region.
latest bust highlights the urgent need for continued vigilance and cross-border cooperation to combat the growing menace of narcotics trafficking in Gujarat’s border districts.

In East Kutch, the police formed fifty-two different teams and conducted an investigation into medical stores and other ...
10/07/2025

In East Kutch, the police formed fifty-two different teams and conducted an investigation into medical stores and other shops at different places. Under which, a person was arrested with a quantity of banned v**e (e-cigarette) in the Gurukul area of ​​Gandhidham. The state government had ordered to organize a special campaign to take action against the people selling such intoxicating syrups and pills by conducting an investigation into the medical stores and other shops located around schools and colleges, under which the East Kutch police formed fifty-two teams and conducted a special campaign today. During this campaign, 156 medical stores and other shops were investigated in East Kutch, in which

In Kutch, the Forest Department will distribute 40 lakh saplings and plant nine lakh saplings. The program was organized...
06/06/2025

In Kutch, the Forest Department will distribute 40 lakh saplings and plant nine lakh saplings. The program was organized by the Forest Department at Seven Sky Hotel in Bhuj as part of the celebration of World Environment Day. The program was organized in the presence of the Chief Forest Conservator of Kutch Forest Circle, Shri Dr. Sandeep Kumar, who appreciated the activities done by the Gram Panchayat in the field of environment and gave guidance.

A dead human fetus was thrown on a public road near Fatehgarh in Rapar. The dead fetus was found lying on the road towar...
06/06/2025

A dead human fetus was thrown on a public road near Fatehgarh in Rapar. The dead fetus was found lying on the road towards Rapar, two kilometers from Fatehgarh. A complaint was registered against unknown persons for secretly disposing of the fetus.

Date 5/6/25. Today, two more cases of Corona were reported in Kutch. The corona reports of a 24-year-old woman from Anja...
05/06/2025

Date 5/6/25. Today, two more cases of Corona were reported in Kutch. The corona reports of a 24-year-old woman from Anjar and a 26-year-old woman from Abdasa came positive. With two more cases, the total number of cases in Kutch has reached 19.

As part of the celebration of World Environment Day, a cleanliness drive was organized in Bhuj city. A special cleanline...
05/06/2025

As part of the celebration of World Environment Day, a cleanliness drive was organized in Bhuj city. A special cleanliness drive was carried out on the road from RTO Circle to Atmaram Circle as a joint initiative of the District Administration and the Indian Army. In this campaign, the Civil Defence Office, wardens and volunteers of Bhuj, employees and sanitation workers of Bhuj Municipality as well as the soldiers of the Indian Army participated and completely cleaned this road and contributed to the public awareness campaign. The main objective of this campaign was to spread awareness among the people about the environment and to work towards making Bhuj city a clean and citizen-friendly city with public participation.

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Gujarat State Yoga Board organized a summer yoga camp for children in every city of Gujarat. More than 200 children from...
05/06/2025

Gujarat State Yoga Board organized a summer yoga camp for children in every city of Gujarat. More than 200 children from Kutch participated in the summer yoga camp and joined the work of building an obesity-free Gujarat. The children were trained in Suryanamaskar, Pranayama, meditation, and music.

Narendra Modi : 1971 के युद्ध में साहस और पराक्रम की अद्भुत मिसाल पेश करने वाली कच्छ की वीरांगना माताओं-बहनों ने हाल ही ...
05/06/2025

Narendra Modi : 1971 के युद्ध में साहस और पराक्रम की अद्भुत मिसाल पेश करने वाली कच्छ की वीरांगना माताओं-बहनों ने हाल ही में गुजरात के दौरे पर मुझे सिंदूर का पौधा भेंट किया था। विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस पर आज मुझे उस पौधे को नई दिल्ली के प्रधानमंत्री आवास में लगाने का सौभाग्य मिला है। यह पौधा हमारे देश की नारीशक्ति के शौर्य और प्रेरणा का सशक्त प्रतीक बना रहेगा।
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A young man living in Mangleshwar of Anjar taluka was going to Harij on his bike when a man asked him for a lift and sto...
05/06/2025

A young man living in Mangleshwar of Anjar taluka was going to Harij on his bike when a man asked him for a lift and stole the young man's bike. The complainant had parked the bike near Bapa Sitaram Hotel and left the key in it while he went to urinate. When the young man returned after getting suspicious, the man who had asked for a lift had stolen it and fled.

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