Panel whip on illegal detention
Patna: The State Human Rights Commission, Bihar, on Thursday asked the government to suspend two sub-inspectors who allegedly implicated a Sitamarhi resident in a dacoity case last year.
Panel member Neel Mani, hearing a complaint lodged by the victim's brother, asked the government to initiate departmental proceedings against the sub-inspectors, Mihir Kumar and Mohammad Alauddin, and pay Rs 50,000 - to be realised from the sub-inspectors' salaries - as compensation to the family. The victim, Rahmat, was in illegal detention for around three weeks.
Neel Mani also asked the government to start departmental proceedings against then Sitamarhi sadar sub-divisional police officer Alok Kumar in the case.
Clean-up directive
Patna: The urban development and housing department on Thursday issued letters to commissioners and executive officers of all urban local bodies to take steps to prevent waterlogging and ensure regular clearing of garbage.
PNB wins prizes
Patna: Punjab National Bank won five prizes under various Hindi competitions organised by RBI.
I-Day murder
Patna: The Gandhi Maidan police claimed to have solved the sensational murder of a girl and her boyfriend after the arrest of its prime accused Aamir Ali Khan from Delhi on Thursday. Aamir, a native of Purnea, had shot dead
Pratibha and her friend Saurabh alias Sunny at a restaurant under the jurisdiction of the Gandhi Maidan police station on August 15.
Bank branches
Patna: Corporation Bank executive director B.K. Sirvastava would take part in branch-opening ceremonies at Phulwarisharif and Maner on Friday.
Medical meet
Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar would inaugurate “Swasthya Samagam Bihar”, scheduled to be held on September 14.
Power theft
Patna: Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Ltd on Thursday came out with a new reward scheme to give information about power theft on 077638 15032. People can send text messages as well to the number with specific information.
Station on hold
Patna: Patliputra railway station, scheduled to be inaugurated on Friday by minister of state for railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been postponed.
