The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made its first arrests in the Assam violence cases, detaining five individuals involved in the alleged lynching of four Bodo youths in Kokrajhar in July. The arrested individuals, from the non-Bodo community, were taken into custody after admitting their involvement in the crime. CBI recovered two mobile phones belonging to the victims, which helped identify the accused. The lynching, which occurred on July 20, triggered ethnic violence in Assam. The arrested individuals will soon be presented in court for further custody. CBI had taken over the investigation of the case from Assam Police on August 10, 2012, following a government request.
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during a routine training mission in Porbandar, Gujarat. The crash, which took place at the Coast Guard Air Enclave, claimed the lives of three crew members, including the two pilots. According to officials, the helicopter experienced technical difficulties at around 12:10 pm, leading to the crash. All three crew members were initially rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but despite efforts, they succumbed to their injuries. Two were declared dead upon arrival, while the third died later. The crash, which occurred near the runway, caused a fire that was quickly contained by emergency services. The incident follows recent upgrades to the ALH fleet, which were intended to address previous safety concerns. The Indian Coast Guard is currently investigating the cause of the crash.