FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. 14 No. 119 | BHOPAL | SATURDAY | OCTOBER 12, 2024 | Pages 16 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 FREE www.freepressjournal.in Sports It wasn’t my day: Nikhat Zareen P.14 PTI MUMBAI AWAY FROM LIMELIGHT fp Noel Tata, half-brother of legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata, will be the new head of Tata Trusts -- a collective of charities that indirectly controls the USD 165-billion salt-to-software conglomerate. Noel Tata has been appointed as Chairman of all the trusts that constitute the Tata Trusts and also designated Chairman, Tata Trusts, Tata Trusts said in a a statement. The trustees of various trusts that comprise the Tata Trusts met at a joint meeting in Mumbai on Friday and condoled the demise of Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts, and "recalled his yeoman services not only to the Tata Group but also to nation building", it said. 4Continued on | P6 oel is known for his relatively low-profile leadership style, a stark contrast to predecessor's more public- N Briefs BHOPAL CM to perform shastra puja Chief minister Mohan Yadav will perform shastra puja in Maheshwar and Ujjain on Vijaya Dashami on Saturday. Government has decided that to make shastra puja on Dussehra a public festival. Districts have been allotted to all the ministers. Deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda will perform shastra puja in Bhopal. CHENNAI AIX flight lands safely An Air India Express flight to Sharjah that took off from Tamil Nadu's Tirchy International Airport at 5.40 p.m. landed back safely after developing a technical snag, an official said on Friday. facing role. Though being on the board of several Tata Group firms, Noel has remained out of limelight & instead focused on operations. MLA withdraws resignation after dramatic events TI has been suspended and FIR registered against doctor Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Brajbihari Pateria Legislator Brajbihari Pateria has weighed heavy on others after he put in his papers following a dispute over writing ‘death due to snakebite’ in a postmortem report. The incident sparked a political row in the state. After Pateria put in his papers, addressing it to the Speaker of the Assembly, the town inspector of Kesli police station Ajay Kumar Baiga was suspended on Friday, and an FIR was registered against the doctor. Satisfied with the government’s action, Pateria withdrew his resignation.   The government and the organisation are with him, Pateria said, adding that he resigned out of anger, but after the government took action, he withdrew his resignation.   According to reports, a resident of Medhki village under Kesli police station died from snakebite. 4Continued on | P6 EDITIONS: INDORE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will start Mission Drug Free Campaign in schools and colleges to raise awareness among students against use of drugs, officials said here on Friday. Recently, the agency and Gujarat ATS had raided MD drug factory situated in the city that was making drugs in the factory. “Schools are the right places to give information about drug hazards. The BHOPAL NASHIK Legislator and former minister Gopal Bhargava came in support of Brajbihari Pateria. In a post, Bhargava wrote that demanding a bribe by a government official to issue a death certificate was an unfortunate incident. Bhargava further wrote: “The policemen and government officials' refusal to listen to law-makers will not be tolerated.” Innocent: Doctor Dr Deepak Dubey said that he was innocent and that Dhan Singh did not die from snakebite. The family members were mounting pressure on him to write that snakebite was the cause of Singh’s death. As he did not listen to them, he is facing action, Dubey said. types of drug and their methods of using should be known to children because any peddler can make the child addicted,” NCB Bhopal Superintendent Chanda told Free Press. Under the mission, the child addicts will be identified and arrangements will be made for de-addiction. The students will be given contact number for counselling in case their family or E-paper World NZ Min defends navy captain from trolls P.9 Nation Modi calls for peace in Eurasia, West Asia P.7 600 PTI / Online Report NEW DELHI India has expressed concerns over the safety of UN peacekeepers stationed in south Lebanon after they came under fire from Israeli forces attacking Hezbollah targets in the region. Notably, 600 Indian soldiers are part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, and are stationed along the 120-km Blue Line on the Israel-Lebanon border. In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "We are concerned about the deteriorating secur- Indian soldiers are part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, and are stationed along the 120-km Vehicles of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol in Marjeyoun in south Lebanon on Friday ity situation along the Blue Line. We continue to monitor the situation closely. Inviol- ability of UN premises must be respected by all, and appropriate measures taken to Blue Line on the Israel-Lebanon border ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers and the sanctity of their mandate." India Friday said it was "concerned" at the "deteriorating" security situation in parts of West Asia, amid reports that United Nations peacekeepers have been caught in the intensified fighting in southern Lebanon. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs also said New Delhi continues to monitor the situation closely. "We are concerned at the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line. We continue to monitor the situation closely," the MEA said. 4Continued on | P6 ANOTHER ACCUSED IN BHOPAL DRUG HAUL HELD Kingpin arrested Kingpin Premsukh Patidar admitted to dist hospital in Dubai, may be after sustaining self-inflicted gunshot wound to leg extradited to India Authorities MAHADEV BETTING APP CASE SIGNIFICANT BREAKTHROUGH intensify efforts against drug traffickers Dr Ghanshyam Buttwal MANDSAUR In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Bhopal drug haul valued at Rs 1,814 crore, the police have arrested Premsukh Patidar, a key accused in Udpura-Hatunia of Mandsaur. The arrest took place on Friday afternoon after a week filled with extensive raids and investigations aimed at apprehending the crucial figure in the drug operation. However, Patidar was admitted to the 2 Agniveers killed during field firing exercise Army orders court of inquiry district hospital for treatment after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg at the Afzalpur police station, raising suspicions about his intent to evade authorities. Mandsaur SP Abhishek Anand indicated that Patidar possibly shot himself to avoid interrogation by the law enforcement agencies. Following his injury, he was PTI promptly provided first aid at the hospital. The investigators have uncovered Patidar’s connections with notorious drug kingpin Harish Anjana as well as his involvement in trafficking consignments of drugs. Both the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) are actively pursuing leads related to his criminal activities. 4Continued on | P6 PTI NEW DELHI Sourabh Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev betting app, is expected to be brought to India soon following his recent formal arrest in Dubai on the basis of an Interpol issued arrest warrant in a money laundering and fraud case, official sources said Friday. Chandrakar along with another promoter of the app, Ravi Uppal was detained and put under "house arrest" in that country late last year following the ED's request for is- They had gone to offer puja at Shitla Mata temple BHOPAL ABOUT THE ACCIDENT rima facie, it appeared that the car was running at a high speed due to which the person driving it lost con- trol and rammed into divider. The engine of car was found lying on the ground and was completely damaged, police said. risdiction of Jhansi Road police station between 3 and 4 am, the police said. According to police, all the five friends had gone to offer prayers at Shitla Mata temple situated at Santau village late at night on Thursday. After worshipping, they were returning home and met with an accident on the way. ASP Niranjan Sharma said that those who died were Sanjay Dhakad (24), Vivek Joshi (22) and Hrithik Manjhi (22). The injured who have been admitted to hospital are Ankit Sharma and Mohil Rai. All are the residents of Gwalior. P NASHIK Two Agniveers were killed during a field firing exercise in Maharashtra, an official said on Friday, adding the army has initiated a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. Gunner Gohil Vishvarajsinh (20) and Gunner Saikat (21) from the Artillery Centre Hyderabad died during a field firing exercise at the Deolali Field Firing Ranges in Nashik district, the official said. A team of Agniveers was firing a field gun when one of the shells exploded, official said, adding the duo sustained injuries & were taken to military hospital at Deolali, where they were pronounced dead. Based on a complaint by Havildar Ajit Kumar, a case of accidental death has been registered with Deolali Camp police. 4Continued on | P6 Three friends died and two sustained injuries after a speeding car collided with a road divider in Gwalior district in the early hours of Friday. Five friends were travelling in the car. The accident occurred on Shivpuri Link Road near Vicky Factory under the ju- PM Modi presented crown to Jeshoreshwari Temple in March 2021 (file pic) Gold crown gifted by PM Modi to B’desh temple stolen PTI friend needs it. The students will also be told to inform about use of drug on the campus. A toll free number will be given to them. She said students could also visit Manas portal to use it for their benefit in drug related issues. The portal is a digital initiative that aims at establishing a user-friendly platform for every citizen to report drug-related matters 24x7. suance of a Red Notice (RN) against them. An RN is issued by the Interpol. Sources said Chandrakar is expected to be either extradited or deported to India over the next few days after he was formally placed under arrest in Dubai recently. 4Continued on | P6 Joy ride turns fatal in Gwalior; Man tries 3 friends die, two in hospital to offer his OUR STAFF REPORTER Bhargava supports Pateria MUMBAI ‘600 Indian soldiers at risk’ Drug Free Campaign in edu institutes Our Staff Reporter PUNE MATTER OF CONCERN | Indian Army caught in Israel-Lebanon war awareness mission BHOPAL UJJAIN PRESS Industrial output contracts for 1st time in nearly 2-yrs He has been involved with the Tata Group since 1999 n Noel Tata iii QUALITY @ VALUE MONEY NOEL IS NEW TATA TRUSTS CHAIRMAN I look forward to carrying on the legacy of Mr Ratan N Tata and the Founders of the Tata Group. Founded more than a century ago, the Tata Trusts are a unique vehicle for undertaking social good ESTD-1983 Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize Toshiyuki Mimaki, right, president of Nihon Hidankyo speaks to media in Hiroshima DHAKA AP A gold crown gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stolen from a Hindu temple in Bangladesh's southwestern Satkhira district amid Durga Puja celebrations, a theft over which India has expressed concern. Bangladesh police on Friday said they have identified a man and launched a massive manhunt to recover the gold crown that was stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple on Thursday. 4Continued on | P6 OSLO The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organisation of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the Nobel committee "wishes to honor all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly The award was made as the taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is under pressure Jorgen Watne Frydnes Chair of Norwegian Nobel Committee experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace." 4Continued on | P6 head to Maa Durga in Panna Undergoes  surgery, survives Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL A devotee of Maa Durga allegedly tried to offer his head to the deity at a temple in Panna district but promptly stopped by others on Friday. The man was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery; his condition is said to be stable. Dhrampur police station in-charge Balveer Singh said that the devotee Rajkumar Yadav, a resident of village Bhakhuri,was on a nine-day fast. On Friday, he visited the temple of Maa Bijasen and tried to slit his throat with a razor. Police have seized the razor from the spot. Singh further informed that Yadav came to the temple and handed over shriphal and other offerings to the temple pujari. Thereafter he went to the rear of the temple and made a slit on his throat with a blade. As the blood started oozing from his throat, he caught the attention of the other devotees. The matter was reported to the police and the man was rushed to a nearby hospital. After the primary treatment, Yadav was referred to district hospital Panna. The police said the man underwent a surgery and his condition is stable now.   The police have seized the blade from the spot.