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No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 www.freepressjournal.in Sports ‘We were prepared to get bowled out for 100’ ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE NATION UJJAIN PUNE BHOPAL NASHIK MUMBAI E-paper Edit Gadkari rings the bell on subsidies P.10 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections Cinema Govinda’s family gets emotional P.13 UPFRONT | Fires a barrage of 400 ballistic missiles at Israel; flashes of light from interceptors seen in the sky over Tel Aviv; explosions heard in Jerusalem; later, the flurry ceased & Iran seemed to back off IRAN SHOOTS & SCOOTS FP News Service TEL AVIV Iran on Tuesday dropped all pretence of hitting out at Israel through proxies and is officially at war with Tel Aviv, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles, ignoring warnings that any such attack would invite 'severe consequences'. Raid sirens wailed across Israel as dozens of missiles began raining down, with some exploding as they were intercepted by Tel Aviv's defence systems, in a yet another major escalation that leaves the Middle East on the brink of an all-out war. These ballistic missiles can reach their targets in just 12 minutes; drones or cruise fp take longer. No less than 400 missiles were fired, according to one account, the worst bombardment in Israel’s history. ‘‘I felt a large explosion near my home in Tel Aviv. The whole house was shaking,’’ said a resident. What sounded like celebratory gunfire could be heard breaking out across Beirut, western media reports said. Israel's airports authority said the country's airspace was closed and flights were being redirected to alternative destinations outside Israeli territory. Flashes of light from the interceptors could be seen in the sky over Tel Aviv. Distant explosions were also heard over Jerusalem. It was unclear where the booms were coming from. The Israeli military said that they had been warned in time about preparations for the attack by the US government. The U.S. embassy had even told its employees to be prepared to enter bomb shelters, the first such order in months. The Pentagon said in a statement “that the United States is well-postured to defend U.S. personnel, allies and partners in the face of threats from Iran and Iran-backed terrorist organizations.” Iran waded into the war a day after Israeli forces launched a rare ground invasion of southern Lebanon on Monday night. 4Continued on | P8 J&K POLLS Briefs ATLANTA Jimmy Carter turns 100 Jimmy Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the son of a Depressionera farmer to the White House and across the world as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and advocate for democracy. Living the last 19 months in home hospice care in Plains, the Georgia Democrat and 39th president has continued to defy expectations, just as he did through a remarkable rise from his family peanut farming and warehouse business to the world stage. Temple, dargah on road must go, public safety paramount: SC 65% Final phase OBSERVATION Agencies Because somebody is an accused or convict can’t be ground for demolition of property NEW DELHI Public safety is paramount and any religious structure encroaching upon a road, water bodies, or rail tracks must go, the Supreme Court said today. The court stressed that India is a secular country and its directions for bulldozer action and anti-encroachment drives will be for all citizens, irrespective of their religion. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing petitions challenging bulldozer action against people accused of crimes. The trend, which has caught on in several states, is often referred to as 'bulldozer justice'. The state authorities have, in the past, maintained that only illegal structures were demolished in such cases. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appeared for three states -- Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Asked if being accused in a criminal case can be a ground for facing bulldozer action, Mehta replied, "No absolutely not, even for heinous crimes like rape or terrorism. Like my lord said it cannot also be that the notice issued is stuck one day before, it has to be in advance. One of the concerns was that notice has to be issued... most municipal laws, depending on the subject matter they are dealing with, have provisions for issuance of notice. Your Lordships may read that a notice be issued via registered post." "We are a secular country and our directions will be for all, irrespective of religion or community. Of course, for encroachment we have said... if it is on a public road, footpath, water body or railway line area, it has to go, public safety is paramount. If there is any religious structure in the middle of the road, be it gurudwara or dargah or temple, it cannot obstruct public," the court said. An FIR was registered against an office-bearer of a traders' body on Tuesday for allegedly posting online objectionable comments against the Prophet, police said. Shravasti Additional SP, Praveen Kumar Yadav, said a complaint was given by Abdul Latif against Kanhaiya Kasaudhan, who is divisional president of Uttar Pradesh Vyapar Mandal, alleging that he made objectionable comments against Prophet Muhammad on his Facebook account. NEW DELHI Engineer’s bail extended A Delhi court on Tuesday extended till October 12 the interim bail granted to Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid in terror funding case. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh directed Rashid to surrender before jail concerned on October 13. The judge had on September 10 granted interim bail till October 2 to Rashid. Cops swarming at Sadguru hub on court’s order Chi Chi shoots self in leg accidentally COIMBATORE/ CHENNAI S Balakrishnan Dozens of police personnel were deployed on Tuesday at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore to conduct an enquiry on the directions of the Madras High Court into various allegations against the foundation. The enquiry was based on the court order which heard a plea filed by a retired Professor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, S Kamaraj, who claims his grown up daughters Geetha Kamraj (42) and Latha Kamraj (39) had been brainwashed into living in the foundation as monks and restricted from getting in touch with their parents. 4Continued on | P8 MUMBAI There are few takers for actor Govinda aka Chi Chi’s claim that his weapon fell as he was putting it away in a cupboard and it accidentally fired, hitting him below his knee. Experts say that a weapon cannot fire unless and until the trigger is pulled. “The hammer just won’t hit the bullet in the barrel unless the trigger is pulled,” an expert told the FPJ on condition of anonymity. According to reports, the incident occurred at 4.45am on Tuesday while the actor was readying to leave for the airport, to fly to Kolkata. Before leaving his apartment in Juhu he apparently checked his revolver and while placing it back in the cupboard it slipped from his hands, fell on the floor and a shot was accidentally fired, injuring him below the knee. Amid heavy blood loss, he was admitted to Criticare Hospital, Juhu, where the doctors removed a 9mm bullet from near his knee. The bench said there are different laws for municipal corporations and panchayats. "There should also be an online portal so people are aware, once you digitise it there is a record." 4Continued on | P8 BJP leader takes u-turn says, no compulsion Agencies/ INDORE BJP leader from Indore on Tuesday took a u-turn from his remark to "sip gaumutra" before entering Garba pandals during the Navratri festival after it sparked a controversy, saying it was his personal view. Chintu Verma, BJP District President, Indore, had re- GAU MUTRA REMARK quested organisers to make people sip cow urine before letting them in garba pandals during the Navratri festival. "Yesterday I expressed my words with a sacred feeling, but many people and Congress turned it into a controversy. The government came in for sharp criticism after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and dozens of his supporters were prevented from entering New Delhi and detained, following which Wangchuk began an indefinite fast at the police station where he had been kept. Wangchuk and others were detained at the Delhi border while marching to the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. He was leading around 120 people in his 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', which began in Leh a month ago when they were detained. The march was organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB), which along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been spearheading an agitation for the past four years to demand statehood for Ladakh, seek its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, early recruitment process along with a public service commission for Ladakh and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts. They were detained for violating prohibitory orders and were taken to different police stations, including Ba- Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Due to heavy rains, 23 devotees from Madhya Pradesh got stuck in Kathmandu, Nepal. All these devotees had gone to visit Pashupatinath temple. Heavy rainfall and flood triggered landslides blocking roads. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh government has talked to Indian embassy through Central government and taken initiative for their safe return to state. SWACHHATA PAKHWARA Secretary (Home) Gaurav Rajput informed Free Press, “We have sent our team and are in regular touch with Gorakhpur (UP) District Magistrate (DM). The stranded devotees will be brought to Gorakhpur from Sindhauli boarder, Nepal. From Gorakhpur, all will be brought to Jabalpur (MP) by road and then they will leave for their destination.” The stranded devotees include 7 from Dindori, 1 from Mandla, 6 from Jabalpur and 8 from Rewa. While returning from Kathmandu, the bridge and road got washed away due to heavy rains in Kabre district and the devotees got stuck between Sindhuli Valley and Kathmandu. Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Our Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually participate in the programme which will mark the culmination of “Swachhta Pakwada” on Gandhi Jayanti on Wednesday. In this programme to be organized at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre, dedication and foundation stones of various development projects will be done. The cost of these development projects is Rs 685 crores. On this occasion, CM Mohan Yadav, through single click, will transfer sum of Rs 69.42 lakh into the accounts of 2314 “Safai Mitra” of Ujjain. On an average, every “Safai Mitra” will get around Rs 3000. Notably, Ujjain Municipal Cor- poration has received three Star ranking in Cleanliness Survey 2022. CM will also felicitate those Municipalities Officers who have worked excellently under Swachta Hi Seva Abhiyan 2024. He will also dedicate equipments and other development works of Bhopal Municipal Corporation. The cost of them is Rs 43.39 crores. Likewise development works of other local bodies such as Sagar, Shahpur, Damoh, Banda, Mhow, Vidisha etc will be dedicated. Newly appointed Chief Secretary (CS) Anurag Jain did assume charge on Tuesday, although an order for his appointment was issued on Monday. Jain will take over on October 3 (Thursday) on the first day of Navratri. According to sources, Jain did not take charge on Tuesday because of Pitrapaksh. IN A FIRST, MP SANS CS FOR TWO DAYS October 2 will be a holiday for Gandhi Janayti, so Jain will take charge on October 3. The order appointing Jain as CS was issued on Monday night. There were reports that he will fly from Delhi to Bhopal on Tuesday morning and assume charge. 4Continued on | P8 Have to compete, confront and cooperate with China: Army chief Agencies NEW DELHI wana, Narela Industrial Area and Alipur, according to a police officer. A representative of the group claimed that Wangchuk was taken to Bawana police station and was not being allowed to meet his lawyers. Wangchuk and the other members of the group had sought official permission and emailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah but that information was used to detain the protesters, the representative claimed. 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 Uproar after Wangchuk detention Agencies Yadav dials Indian Embassy for their safety PM to virtually take part Jain to take charge in programme today tomorrow Highlighting the complex nature of dealing with tensions with China, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said that India must compete, cooperate, coexist, confront, and contest with China. He stated, "As far as China is concerned, it has been intriguing our minds for quite some time. With China, you have to compete, cooperate, coexist, confront, and contest." "It's stable, but it's not normal and it's sensitive. We want the situation to be restored back to what it was before April 2020, whether in terms of the ground occupation situation or the buffer zones that have been created," he explained. He reiterated the military's readiness, stating, "Until that situation is restored, the situation will remain sensitive, and we are fully operationally prepared to face any kind of contingency. Trust has become the biggest casualty." offgrid NEW DELHI in 40 Assembly segments across seven districts, including the winter capital Jammu Landslide-affected village in Lalitpur district on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal BHOPAL SHRAVASTI (UP) FIR for comment against Prophet polling till 5pm 22 MP pilgrims stuck in Nepal, efforts on to bring them back celebration time Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates after taking the wicket of Bangladeshs Mushfiqur Rahim (L) during the fifth and final day of the second Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur on Tuesday