Punjab Will Be "Drug-Free" By Next Independence Day, Says Bhagwant Mann

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Tuesday said a blueprint is ready for dealing a severe blow to the menace of drugs in order to make Punjab a drug-free state by the next Independence Day.

Bhagwant Mann was addressing a gathering after unfurling a national flag in a state-level function on the occasion of the country's 77th Independence Day.

The chief minister said Punjabis are born leaders and they cannot lag behind in any field but the need of the hour is to channelise their unbounded energy for which the state government is making concerted efforts.

The day is not far when due to these persistent efforts, the state will lead the country, Mr Mann said, adding that once Punjab leads the nation, India will guide the world.

Every effort is being made by the state government in this regard and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause as a humble tribute to the national heroes, he said.

On the issue of drug menace in the state, Bhagwant Mann vowed to make Punjab a "drug-free" state by the next Independence Day.

He said the state government has prepared a blueprint against 'chitta' (synthetic drug) and it will be implemented with the pro-active support of the people.

"We are ready with a big plan and you will start seeing the results. I am getting calls from villagers who say that they are ready to support. Because an entire village knows who is selling (drugs)," said Chief Minister Mann without elaborating much about the blueprint.

"I assure you that before next August 15, we will be successful in washing away the stigma of 'chitta'," he said.

The chief minister said every village in Punjab has the footprint of one or another martyr who had sacrificed their lives for the country.

"Even today the youth of the state are valiantly safeguarding the borders of the country whether from the side of Pakistan, Bangladesh or China," he said.

Mr Mann, however, said some people are living in a "fool's paradise" when they try to teach us nationalism.

The Punjabis do not need NOC from these "pseudo nationalists", he added The state government is according top priority to health, education, employment and agriculture sectors for realising the dream of great freedom fighters, martyrs and national heroes, Bhagwant Mann said.

The dreams of martyrs have not been fulfilled even after the passing of more than 76 years of Independence, he said, adding that the entire country is indebted to these great heroes for which their dreams have to be realised.

Bhagwant Mann claimed that due to concerted efforts of the state government, Punjab is heading towards being a corruption-free state by adopting a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.

He said the state government is ensuring judicious utilisation of the funds from the state exchequer.

The previous governments always said that the state treasury is empty but his government is using every single penny for the well-being of the people, the chief minister claimed.

He further said efforts will be made to depoliticize the elections of village 'sarpanchs' (village heads).

Villages electing their sarpanchs unanimously will be given a number of grants for the development of the villages.

The motive is to ensure that no violence takes place in the panchayat elections and a congenial atmosphere is maintained in the villages, he added.

Mr Mann also said those who live in palaces had never been with the people and they had always sided with either Britishers or Congress and now with BJP whatever suited them.

These leaders had always given preference to their own vested interests over that of the state and its people, he said while apparently referring to former chief minister Amarinder Singh.

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पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट बोर्ड ने अपने पूर्व कप्तान इमरान खान की अनदेखी की है. अपने विश्व विजेता कप्तान के साथ ऐसा व्यवहार होता देख लोग आग बबूला हो गए. ट्विटर पर लोग पीसीबी को भला बुरा कह रहे हैं.

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Paris Hilton Slammed For Vacationing In Maui Amid Devastating Wildfires

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton is being slammed on social media after she was spotted vacationing on the beaches of Maui, Hawaii, just 30 miles away from the devastated town of Lahaina. Pictures that have surfaced online show Mrs. Hilton enjoying a beach day at a resort in Wailea with her husband, Carter Reum, and their son, Phoenix, Page Six reported.

Meanwhile, nearly 100 people have died, thousands have been displaced and buildings and businesses have burnt down, making it one of the worst natural disasters to hit the US. 

Criticising her, one person wrote, ''While Maui burns, Paris Hilton Fiddles ( on vacay in Maui)! Get a clue honey and go home.''

''Tone, meet my friend deaf,'' said another.
 

Paris Hilton is seen in Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/tqwHLHtngi

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While Maui burns , Paris Hilton Fiddles ( on vacay in Maui)! Get a clue honey and go home . ( Her publicist should request combat pay !). #MauiFires pic.twitter.com/oMC3zajzLU

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A third wrote, ''Paris Hilton is vacationing in Maui at a resort 30 min from Lahaina. Imagine watching thousands of ppl lose their homes, loved ones, families, etc, and then expecting them to SERVE YOU DRINKS WHILE U FROLIC ON THE BEACH IN FRONT OF THEM OMG.''

“It was initially a planned family trip, and she has been traveling to Maui since she was born. She has many friends and family there and it's a second home for her," a source close to Mrs Hilton told People.

The pictures come days after Hawaiian native Jason Momoa urged people not to vacation in Maui amid the ongoing devastation.

''Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI. Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply,'' he wrote on Instagram. 

The Hawaii Tourism Authority also posted a similar statement urging visitors not to come to Hawaii at this time and for those vacationing on the island to leave Maui. Many hotels are currently housing evacuees, with as many as 4,500 people in need of shelter.

One local woman told the BBC, "The same waters that our people just died in three days ago are the same waters the very next day these visitors — tourists — were swimming in. That says a lot about where their heart and mind is and where our heart and mind is. You don't see our people swimming, snorkeling, surfing. Nobody is having fun in tragedy."

The wildfire is the deadliest in the United States since 1918, when 453 people died in Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association. Hawaiian authorities have begun a probe into the handling of the fire, with residents saying there had been no warning.

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Petition Filed In High Court Regarding Ragging In Educational Institutions

The Calcutta High Court on Monday granted permission to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding ragging in educational institutions following the death of a first-year student at Jadavpur University due to alleged ragging.

A division bench of Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court granted permission to file a Public interest litigation regarding ragging in educational institutions. The PIL was filed by Advocate Sayan Banerjee. The matter is likely to be heard this week.

A first-year student of Jadavpur University in Kolkata, died on Thursday after allegedly falling from the balcony of the university's hostel on Wednesday night.

Two more students were arrested on Sunday morning in connection with the Jadavpur University student death case, taking the total number of arrests to three, said police.

According to the police, the arrest was made on Sunday morning, and the arrested accused has been identified as Deepsekhar Dutta, 19, a second-year Economics student at the university and a resident of the Bankura district.

The second arrested accused has been identified as Manotosh Ghosh, 20, a second-year student of Sociology and a resident of Hooghly.

Meanwhile, the third arrested accused, Sourav Chowdhury, an ex-student of the university, was produced before a city court on August 12 and remanded to police custody till August 22.

On Thursday, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the hostel and said that strong action will be taken and justice will be served.

Talking to the media after visiting the university hostel, the governor said, "I went to the hostel, I discussed with the students... and also the teachers, they want justice. Justice will be done. They presented before me some of the basic issues here. We'll address them... We'll do our best, we'll give them justice, and strong action will be taken..."

Earlier, officials informed that the preliminary post-mortem reports point out that the student died after falling from a high place. "He suffered severe injury to the left side of the head, and his left rib and pelvis were fractured due to the impact," they said, citing preliminary postmortem reports.

The first-year student belonged to the state's Nadia district. The teen was taken to the nearby KPC Hospital in Jadavpur in the night itself by classmates.

"The student died in the hospital on Thursday morning while undergoing treatment," police said earlier.

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Asia Cup: एशिया कप के लिए शुरू विराट कोहली की तैयारी, फिटनेस पर कर रहे फोकस, इंस्टा स्टोरी से किया इशारा

भारतीय टीम के स्टार बल्लेबाज विराट कोहली (Virat Kohli) ने एशिया कप से पहले अपने तेवर साफ कर दिए हैं. विराट अपनी फिटनेस पर पूरा फोकस कर रहे हैं. उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पर एक फोटो शेयर की है जो तेजी से वायरल हो रही है.

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"Ties With India Important For US National Security": Congressman

An enduring partnership between India and the US, especially in areas of defence and new technologies, is crucial to confront China's aggressive behaviour and deal with the consequences of the Ukraine crisis, visiting US Congressman Shri Thanedar said here on Sunday.

Thanedar told PTI in an interview that there is a general view in the US Congress that Washington's relationship with New Delhi is very important for the national security of the US.

The Indian-origin Congressman is part of a bipartisan group of US lawmakers who are in India to take part in several events including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the historic Red Fort on August 15.

Thanedar said there is bipartisan support in the US for closer ties with India and it was evident from the warm welcome showered on Prime Minister Modi by both Democrats and Republicans during his address to the joint session of the US Congress on June 23.

"PM Modi's visit to the US was very very significant. The chemistry and friendship between PM Modi and President Joe Biden signified that we are turning a new page in our relationship," the lawmaker said.

"Our visit to India is aimed at continuing to foster that relationship into a long-lasting friendship," he added.

The bipartisan Congressional delegation is led by Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Congressman Michael Waltz. The two are co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.

"Currently, there is a general feeling in the Congress that this relationship with India is very important for the national security of the US, considering the Ukraine war and China's aggression," Thanedar said.

Asked about the deal between American aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce fighter jet engines in India, he indicated that it would be endorsed by Congress.

During the prime minister's recent visit to the US, GE Aerospace and HAL signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Washington to produce the F414 engines in India.

India's plan to procure 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones from the US was also finalised when the prime minister was in the US.

"I anticipate that both the drone deal as well as the jet engine project will be favourably received in the US," he said.

Thanedar said considering China's aggressive behaviour and its unfair trade policies, the US is looking at India to become a strong partner.

"It is very important that the US and India work together in areas of space and defence, focus on innovation in defence technologies - be it drones or jet engines," he said.

"This collaboration will go a long way in sending a strong message to China and Russia that their aggression will not be tolerated," he added.

Asked about India's strong relationship with Russia, the Congressman said that he hoped that India would have a relook at its ties with Moscow.

"Going forward India has to choose how much friendship and business collaboration it wants to have with Russia and how much of a collaboration it wants to do with the US," he said.

"Time has come now, I believe to choose a side and choose who is a true friend," he said, describing the India-US relationship as "very very important".

At the same time, he said the US cannot tell India what it should do. "But we hope India will look at its relationship with Russia." Asked about a recent report by the US State Department on religious freedom that criticised India for alleged attacks on minorities, Thanedar said every country has issues.

"The US needs to work more in terms of racial relations. None of us is perfect. India has its issues, the US has its issues. But they become far pale compared to what we see happening in the Middle East and China," he said.

"When you are friends, you talk and help each other become better nations," he added.

The lawmaker said Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent a signal why India and the US need to work together to fight aggression.

"India has also faced military aggression from China. So, a strong relationship between India and the US is very important," he said.

The US Congressman also asserted that the US needs to look at issues relating to immigration and H1B visas.

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काइल मेयर्स का बल्ला लगातार खामोश गुजर रहा है. पहले वनडे मुकाबले में वह अपनी टीम के लिए कुछ खास प्रदर्शन करने में नाकामयाब रहे. अब टी20 सीरीज में भी वह टीम की उम्मीदों पर कुछ खास खरे नहीं उतर पा रहे हैं.

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Navies Of India, UAE Conduct Maritime Exercise To Enhance Interoperability

The navies of India and the United Arab Emirates carried out a military exercise as part of efforts to boost maritime security cooperation.

Indian naval ships INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand were part of the exercise.

The ships arrived at Port Rashid in Dubai on August 8.

"After two days of detailed planning, the two navies conducted the bilateral maritime partnership exercise today, aimed to enhance the interoperability and synergy between the two navies by cross training on tactics, techniques and procedures," the Indian Navy said.

#INSVisakhapatnam & #INSTrikand participated in MPX with UAE Naval Forces ships #Baynunah & #AlFutaisi.
Tactical Manoeuvres, Seamanship Evolutions & Communication Drills aimed at augmenting #interoperability & reaffirming #maritimesafety & security. https://t.co/nSDq79LN4d pic.twitter.com/V5ZUni3u72

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) August 12, 2023

It said INS Visakhapatnam, commanded by Captain Ashok Rao, is one of the largest operational destroyers in the Indian Navy and is a completely indigenous warship made by the Mazagon Docks Limited.

INS Trikand, commanded by Captain Pramod G Thomas, is an advanced stealth frigate commissioned in 2013.

The ship is a contemporary warship with state-of-the-art technology incorporated in every facet of its design to make her stable, stealthier, fast and formidable, the Navy said in a statement.

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Reduced Risk Of Heart Attack & 5 Other Benefits Of Following A Vegetarian Diet

A vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of heart attack in several ways. Animal products like meat and dairy contain high levels of saturated fats and cholesterol, which can lead to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries. Vegetarian diets are typically lower in saturated fats and cholesterol, leading to lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol.

Plant-based diets are also often high in potassium and low in sodium, which helps regulate blood pressure. Consuming fewer animal products and more fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes can help lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

Vegetarian foods are also rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation plays a significant role in the development and progression of heart disease. By including more anti-inflammatory foods in their diet, vegetarians can help reduce this risk.

Vegetarian diets are typically lower in calories and higher in fibre compared to diets that include animal products. This can help individuals maintain a healthy weight, which is essential for reducing the risk of heart disease.

A vegetarian diet, especially a vegan diet, has been associated with a reduced risk of developing diabetes. Since diabetes is a significant risk factor for heart attack, this reduced risk indirectly contributes to a lower likelihood of experiencing a heart attack.

A vegetarian diet is typically low in saturated fat and cholesterol, which are known to contribute to heart disease. Consuming a vegetarian diet can help lower blood pressure and improve overall heart health. Below we list other ways in which a vegetarian diet boosts our health.

5 Ways in which vegetarian diet boosts our health:

1. Weight management

Vegetarian diets are generally lower in calories and higher in fibre compared to diets that include meat. This can help with weight management, as high-fibre foods make you feel fuller for longer and may reduce overall calorie intake.

2. Lower risk of certain types of cancer

Research suggests that vegetarians have a lower risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers. This may be due to the higher intake of fruits, vegetables, and legumes, which are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals that help protect against cancer.

3. Improved digestion

Vegetarian diets are typically rich in fibre from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. This high fibre content can help promote better digestion, prevent constipation, and maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

4. Reduced inflammation

Plant-based diets are naturally anti-inflammatory due to the abundance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. This can help reduce the risk of chronic inflammation, which has been linked to various health issues, including heart disease, arthritis, and certain types of cancer.

5. Longer lifespan

Some studies have shown that adhering to a vegetarian diet could potentially increase lifespan. This may be due to the lower risk of chronic diseases and the overall healthier lifestyle associated with vegetarianism.

It is important to note that although a vegetarian diet can help reduce the risk of heart attack and boost one's health in a variety of ways.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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Raksha Bandhan 2023: Is Rakhi On August 30 Or 31? Know Here

Raksha Bandhan, a vibrant and cherished Indian festival, celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. This heartfelt occasion is marked by the sister tying a colorful and auspicious thread, known as the "Rakhi", around her brother's wrist, symbolising her love and prayers for his well-being. In return, the brother promises to protect and support his sister throughout her life. On this day, families come together, exchanging gifts and sharing festive meals, strengthening the bonds that hold them close.

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan, typically falling in August. On this day, people also exchange rakhis with close friends, neighbors, and even soldiers, acknowledging the broader concept of mutual care and security.

There is some buzz on social media about the dates of the festival this year. Some users are claiming that Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 30, while others say the date is August 31.

The confusion arises because of the lunar calendars and some regional influence. The users have attributed the difference to some astrologers who have posted videos about the auspicious time and date for celebrating Raksha Bandhan.

It is to be noted that as per the scheduled followed by Hindus, the festival will be celebrated on August 30.

Raksha Bandhan is not a public holiday in India, but an optional one. Some offices and schools declare off on this day.

Different state governments have announced schemes for women to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday that he will organise a special program to have a dialogue with women and distribute gifts to them on August 27 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

A day before him, Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma said that the state roadways buses will offer free travel facility to women on the day of the festival.

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400-Feet Tiranga Carried At Independence Day Rally In Jammu And Kashmir

A massive 400-fit tricolour was carried by people at a rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district as part of the Independence Day celebrations.

The rally was organised under the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign.

The Tiranga Rally taken out in the Sadiwara village of Verinag in the south Kashmir district saw a massive participation of the people including students. The rally was organised with the help of the army and the police.

Panchayat Sadiwara Sarpanch Farooq Ahmad Ganie led the rally which carried a 400-feet long national flag.

"This Tiranga rally does not belong to a person or an ideology. It is a collective ideology of Sadiwara village," Ganie told PTI.

He said the rally was also a tribute to the sacrifices of the soldiers.

"I think there cannot be a bigger tribute than this for the jawans because of whom we are living freely. We should give the 'title of proud mother' to those mothers whose children sacrificed their lives for the security of the nation.

"We are paying homage to those jawans by holding the tiranga, picking up maati (soil) and lighting up diyas. We salute them," he said.

The sarpanch said he feels proud that many people and ideologies have come together to hold the tricolour and it is a reply to those who had said there will be no one to hold the national flag in Kashmir.

"India lives in the hearts of everyone - old and young, and it will continue to be so. God willing, the country's flag will keep flying always high," he added. 

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वुमंस हंड्रेड में वेल्श फायर के खिलाफ आखिर तक बर्मिंघम फोनिक्स का पलड़ा भारी था. लेकिन 100-100 गेंदों वाले इस मुकाबले में बर्मिंघम फोनिक्स के साथ आखिर में खेल हो गया. यह खेल किया पेसर शबनीन इस्माइल ने. उन्होंने मैच की आखिरी 3 गेंद पर हैट्रिक लेकर बर्मिंघम के ड्रेसिंग रूम में कोहराम मचा दिया.

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"Though They Dealt Tribal Miscreants With Hard Hand...": 10 Kuki MLAs Ask PM Not To Remove Assam Rifles

Ten Kuki MLAs have requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to remove the Assam Rifles (AR) from Manipur.

Recently, the Manipur unit of the BJP had asked PM Modi to replace Assam Rifles "by any other paramilitary forces permanently" from the state in the interest of the public and also sought his intervention to bring an amicable solution to the ongoing ethnic unrest at the earliest.

The BJP state unit in a memorandum to PM Modi said, "The role of Assam Rifles in regard to the ethnic unrest and in maintaining peace and tranquillity in the state has been under considerable criticism and public outrage."

Ten Kuki MLAs - seven of them from the ruling BJP - said, "The credibility of the Assam Rifles (AR), the oldest security forces protecting our motherland India internally and externally since its establishment, pre- and post-independence, is known to everyone. Till date, the Assam Rifles are jointly working hard together with other Central Forces... to contain the situation in Manipur."

"We, the 10 Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribal MLAs from Manipur humbly wish to draw your kind attention that since the outbreak of ethnic strife in Manipur in May 2023, the unabated violence has led to deep mistrust between the Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribals and Meitei communities which has been reflected in splitting of local state administration and law enforcing agencies too," the MLAs said in the letter.

The growing mistrust between forces is also evident from the videos that are being widely circulated.

After one such video surfaced, the Manipur Police registered an FIR on Monday against the Assam Rifles. In the video, the state police could be seen arguing with Assam Rifles and accusing them of protecting one side.

After the FIR was lodged, the Army issued a statement saying misunderstandings are bound to happen during operations but they can be addressed through joint mechanism.

On Tuesday, in a major change, the Assam Rifles was withdrawn and replaced with the CRPF at a vital checkpoint in Moirang Lamkhai of Bishnupur district after hundreds of women activists took to the streets at several places, accusing the central paramilitary force of brutality towards civilians in the valley districts. The Union Home Ministry has administrative control of Assam Rifles, while the Army has operational control.

"While a myriad of central forces has been rushed in the state including the Indian Army, BSF, CRPF, RAF and ITBP etc., but the tribals have unwavering faith on the central forces, particularly the Assam Rifles as they stood the test of time and did their work without prejudice, bias, fear or compulsion. The Assam Rifles has the majority of their troops from the northeastern states and they have been guarding Manipur for very long, hence, they are aware of the local dynamics," the MLAs said.

"Though they have dealt the tribal miscreants also with a hard hand, the tribals have seen them putting their lives at risk to stand as a wall to create buffer zones in areas which are inhabited by both warring communities. What sets them apart from other forces is their single-minded resolve to safeguard humanity, compassionate yet firm-handling of highly tense situations and unbiased conduct," the MLAs said.

Earlier, a group of 40 MLAs of the state asked Home Minister Amit Shah to replace the 9th Assam Rifles, the 22nd Assam Rifles, and the 37th Assam Rifles with other central security forces that are more inclined towards promoting the unity of the state.

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टीम इंडिया वेस्टइंडीज के खिलाफ (IND vs WI) टी20 सीरीज जीतने के लिए भले ही जद्दोजहत कर रही है. लेकिन टीम की जीत या हार से ज्यादा चर्चे हैं तिलक वर्मा (Tilak Verma) के. रोहित शर्मा (Rohit Sharma) ने भी अब इस युवा बैटर की खूबियां गिना दी हैं. तीसरे टी20 के बाद कप्तान हार्दिक पंड्या की काफी आलोचना हुई थी.

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Man Arrested For Masturbating In Front Of Woman At Delhi Metro Station

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly masturbating in front of a woman on the platform of a Delhi Metro station.

The accused, identified as Shivam Sharma, works in the marketing department of a pharmaceutical company, the police said.

On August 7, the woman approached the CISF, in charge of manning the country's Metro stations, at central Delhi's Mandi House, where the alleged incident happened.

According to her complaint, she boarded a Metro from the Tughlaqabad station to Mandi House, where she was waiting for a friend. Sharma, standing on the opposite platform, allegedly started masturbating in front of her.

The woman went to the CISF and narrated the entire incident. But before they could arrive to catch Sharma, he boarded a train and escaped.

Based on her complaint, the police registered a case at the Pragati Maidan Metro station and started an investigation.

The incident was captured by the CCTV cameras at the Mandi House station. Scanning footage from the cameras inside the Metro stations, the police found that the accused deboarded at the Nangloi station and traced him to Delhi's Begumpur, and arrested him.

"The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) views such issues with great seriousness. In this case, all necessary assistance was extended to the police, which led to the arrest of the accused," DMRC official Anuj Dayal said.

"After receiving the complaint on social media, we immediately contacted the complainant and collected all necessary details. Through CCTV footage the location of the person and his entry to the station was established. It could be traced that he had booked the ticket online and his phone number was also found. All details were shared with the police who took prompt action and arrested the man today," Mr Dayal said.

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