FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. 15 No. 168 | BHOPAL | SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2025 | Pages 16 ` 4 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 FREE www.freepressjournal.in Sports PUZZLED | KL Rahul admits India's spin woes a major concern P.16 ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: BHOPAL WORLD DITWAH TOLL 153 Madani: SC supreme only if it follows Constitution Our Staff Reporter Maulana Mahmood Madani sparked a row while addressing a meeting of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind governing body in Bhopal on Saturday, saying that Supreme Court should be considered ‘supreme’ only if it adheres to the Constitution. Raising concern over growing mistrust in judiciary and increasing hostility against Muslims, Madani claimed certain judicial decisions had raised doubts about neutrality. “After verdicts in Babri Masjid, triple talaq, Gyanwapi and several other matters, it seems Injustice triggers ‘Jihad’ fp Briefs NEW DELHI All-party meet today Ahead of the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that an all-party meeting will be held on Sunday where the government will listen to all political parties. Rijiju said, “There is an all-party meeting tomorrow, and we will listen to everyone there. As for the bulletins that mention parliamentary etiquette, every Member is aware of it." MUMBAI Choksi FEO setback A special court on Friday rejected Mehul Choksi’s plea to drop proceedings declaring him a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO) in the Punjab National Bank fraud case. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the plea, noting Choksi is fighting extradition from Belgium. Under FEO rules, his property can be confiscated while the case continues. courts are functioning under Government pressure for a few years now. Supreme Court has the right to be called supreme only when it follows the Constitution and upholds law. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t deserve to be called ‘Supreme’,” he said. Madani said Muslims are being made to feel unsafe through bulldozer action, mob lynching, economic boycotts and targeted hate BJP slams Madani BJP leaders strongly objected to Madani’s remarks. Minister Vishwas Sarang called them “unfortunate and unacceptable,” warning that any insult to ‘Vande Mataram’ will not be tolerated and suggesting those with a problem chanting it “may move to Pakistan.” BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said on X that Supreme Court should take suo motu cognisance of Madani’s statement that apex court had “no right to call itself supreme.” Temple vandalised, accused at large FP News Service BURHANPUR Some anti-social elements vandalised a temple in Birodha village, approximately 8 kilometres from the district headquarters, causing significant tension. As per reports, the incident, which occurred under Lalbagh police station jurisdiction on Friday night, saw the Shiv temple severely damaged, including the breaking of a Shivling, a Kalash and other structures. The elements reportedly also attempted to damage crops and pipelines in nearby fields, an act residents believe was intended to disrupt the village's communal atmosphere. The incident was discovered Saturday morning by women arriving for worship. Upon receiving information, a heavy police presence, including the ADM, SDM and CSP, was immediately deployed to the area to control the situation. Residents expressed outrage, noting that similar disruptive incidents, including stone-pelting during festivals like Ganesh Utsav and Navratri, have occurred frequently. They accuse the district administration and police of failing to take concrete, sustained action against the perpetrators. The incident has particularly shocked villagers who were planning a grand peace havan in two days to promote harmony. Hindu community demanded the immediate identification and strict action against all anti-social elements to prevent further religious unrest and ensure lasting peace in the village. 4Continued on | P8 tion while some other organisations enjoy freedom. 4Continued on | P8 12 assets worth Rs 2cr attached Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, has attached 12 immovable properties valued at approximately Rs 2.08 crore in Ashta town, Sehore district, belonging to prime accused Manoj Parmar and his associates in a major bank loan fraud case involving government self-employment schemes. The attachment has been made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case registered against Manoj Parmar, Mark Pius Karari (then Branch Manager, Punjab National Bank, Ashta branch), and others. After an ED raid in December 2024, businessman Manoj Parmar and his wife Neha were found dead in his office in Sehore district. Their bodies were discovered eight days after the raid, which was conducted in connection with a 2017 bank fraud case. 4Continued on | P8 ED attaches Rs 70 cr properties in fake liquor-challan scam BENGALURU Sidda-DKS declare unity Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday reiterated their unity, dismissing recent reports of differences within the leadership. Speaking at a joint press conference, Cauvery, the two leaders affirmed, “Our unity will continue. We are together. There are no differences between us. We will work jointly for the 2028 Assembly polls.” Commenting on terms such as “love jihad,” “land jihad” and “thook jihad,” Madani said these were manufactured to defame Muslims. “In Islam, jihad means a struggle against injustice. Whenever there will be injustice, there will be ‘Jihad’. Dead communities surrender to circumstances, living communities never compromise on their rights and identity,” he said, also touching on chanting ‘Vande Mataram’. campaigns. Anti-conversion laws, he said, are criminalising Islamic preaching and educa- Our Staff Reporter INDORE Aus PM marries at 62, dog Toto is ring bearer MELBOURNE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, 62, married his partner Jodie Haydon in a secretive and intimate ceremony on Saturday at his official residence in the national capital, Canberra. Albanese is the first prime minister to marry while in office in the 124-year history of the Australian federal government. The pair wrote their own vows, and their dog Toto was the ring bearer. Haydon's 5-year-old niece, Ella, was the flower girl, the statement said. Albanese, who is divorced with an adult son, proposed to Haydon, 46, at The Lodge on Valentine's Day last year. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday provisionally attached 28 immovable assets valued at more than Rs 70 cr. in the sensational liquor fake challan ‘scam’. The scam caused huge revenue loss to the State government. The attached properties include prime land parcels and residential flats located in the city, Mandsaur and Khargone belonging to several liquor contractors involved in the fraud. ‘The provisional attachment order issued on Friday under the provisions of the PMLA to prevent further dissipation of tainted assets. The agency has already shared the order with the Adjudicating Authority for confirma- Attached properties are in form of land parcels, residential flats located in Indore, Mandsaur and Khargone tion. Further investigation into the money trail and identification of additional proceeds of crime is in progress. More arrests and attachments are likely in the coming days’ ED said in a statement on Saturday. The city based Sub-Zonal office of ED initiated a money-laundering investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by Raoji Bazar Police Station of the city against multiple country-made and foreign liquor contractors. 4Continued on | P8 offgrid BLO gets free heli ride for completing SIR work FP News Service JABALPUR A female BLO (Booth Level Officer) supervisor was given a free-of-cost air trip to Bandhavgarh & Kanha National Park for her outstanding work in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Jabalpur on Saturday. The free aerial ride was an appreciation gesture by the Jabalpur ad- ministration for BLO Snehlata Patel and a means of encouraging other BLOs and teams involved in SIR work. A video has also been circulating on social media in which she is seen thanking the district administration for the honour. In the video, Snehlata says she is very happy with the recognition and explains that she received the air travel facility as a reward for completing 100% digitisation of PRESS PUNE INDORE NASHIK MUMBAI E-paper Nation 54 flights cancelled, schools closed P.7 Cinema Rahul’s truth behind Pratyusha’s... P.14 ROW ERUPTS | BJP leaders strongly object to Madani’s remarks BHOPAL UJJAIN counting sheets during the voter list revision work. She also shared the view from the helicopter during her ride, showing the scenery and expressing how special the moment felt for her. According to information, the BLO was honoured for completing 100% digitisation of counting sheets at all booths. 4Continued on | P8 Airbus A320 software update hits flight ops IANS NEW DELHI The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a new update as global flight operations continue to face disruptions due to a software issue in Airbus A320 aircraft. According to the regulator, a total of 338 flights in India have been affected by the problem.DGCA said that out of these 338 flights, 270 have already completed the required software update and are now cleared to resume commercial operations. The issue emerged after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered a global software upgrade for all Airbus A320 aircraft.The update is needed in the Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC), a crucial part of the aircraft’s flight control system. ‘VIT lacked transparency, students lived in fear’ Out of 18 water samples, bacteria found in four Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL The Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission probe committee has submitted its report on the recent incident at VIT University, highlighting serious lapses in administration and student management. The committee noted that VIT University failed to anticipate simmering anger among students, and a viral video showing thrashing of a student acted as a spark that inflamed tensions. Information regarding a student’s death further escalated the situation, resulting in widespread chaos across the campus. The report stated that the university management had turned the campus into a “fort” where its authority went unquestioned, leaving students with no right to express concerns or reactions. The committee cited that even the Chief Medical Health Officer of Sehore district was made to wait for two hours at the main entry gate, reflecting the extreme mismanagement. Students told the committee that they lived under a shadow of fear when making complaints. In the name of discipline, they were threatened with confiscation of ID cards, 4Continued on | P8 ED attaches Rs 111.32cr assets of firm directors, guarantors Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, has attached domestic immovable properties in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Kerala under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in a bank fraud case involving M/s Advantage Overseas Private Limited (AOPL). The attached properties BANK FRAUD CASE also include those of AOPL directors, guarantors and related persons, including promoter and significant beneficial owner Shrikant Bhasi, with a total valuation of Rs 111.32 crore. ED investigation revealed that AOPL and its associates engaged in fraudulent merchanting trade transactions, circular trading, document fabrication and diversion of bank funds, causing a wrongful loss of Rs 1,266.63 crore to State Bank of India, Shahpura Branch, Bhopal. Further inquiry showed that several companies, including AMG Group entities, Commercial Amplitude Private Limited, 4Continued on | P8 Food samples being tested FP News Service SEHORE Out of 18 water samples, collected from the campus of the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in Kothri on the Indore-Bhopal highway, four have failed the test, sources said. The water samples were collected after the students resorted to violence protesting the illness caused by the contaminated water and food. After the incident, the VIT management closed the campus until December 8. The officials of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) visited the campus and collected 18 samples for testing, but four of them failed. Bacteria were found in the water samples, sources said, adding that the samples have been tested at a water testing laboratory in Sehore. Executive engineer of PHE Pradeep Saxena said 18 samples had been collected from the tube well, groundlevel tank, and RO system. Bacteria were found in four samples, he said, adding that 14 of them were normal. 4Continued on | P8