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Assam floods affect nearly 2 lakh people; IMD issues a “red alert”

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Assam floods affect nearly 2 lakh people; IMD issues a “red alert”

Heavy rains, flooding, and landslides have cut off road and rail connections to the state’s mainland in several parts of Assam. In some parts of Assam, communication lines have also snapped, effectively isolating those trapped in flood-affected and low-lying areas. According to reports, the massive landslides and flooding have also destroyed the state’s infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and railway tracks.

After incessant rain for the past few days, the water level of rivers in the northeastern state has gradually increased, resulting in the first wave of floods this year. In Assam, at least 11 people have died as a result of floods and mudslides caused by heavy rain.

– According to the Associated Press, four people were killed in Arunachal Pradesh, the region’s frontier state, on Monday as a result of heavy rain and mudslides. Two more people were killed when their homes on a small hillock in the state capital, Itanagar, collapsed, and two road construction workers were killed by mudslides in another location. In neighbouring Assam, seven more people were reported killed.

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– Massive landslides and waterlogging in the state’s hilly terrain have caused significant damage to the railway track, bridges, and road communications, causing people in several parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya to be cut off from the mainland.

– Nearly 2 lakh people in Assam’s districts have been cut off from the rest of the state due to landslides and washed-away roads and bridges. In these areas, communication channels have also been severed.

– The flood has affected 811 villages in the state, with 1,277 houses completely destroyed and 5,262 partially destroyed. Many people have been forced to flee their homes after floodwaters inundated them, seeking refuge in schools and high ground.

– For the next three days, the Indian Meteorological Department predicts very heavy to extremely heavy rain in the region. Assam will remain on’red alert’ until Wednesday.

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– In seven districts, 55 relief camps have opened, sheltering 33,000 people. In addition, 12 relief distribution centres are open in various affected districts. Rescue operations in flood-affected areas have been carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire and Emergency Services, as well as locals.

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad on Friday, officers said. A constable was injured in the gunfight, they added.

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody.

The identity of one of the deceased was not known, while the other was identified as Ravi (single name), who had 28 cases lodged against him in multiple districts.

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Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Faridabad said the incident occurred when the police van stopped near a roadside eatery on the outskirts of Fatehabad while transporting Ravi back to Faridabad jail after a court appearance in an Arms Act case.

“Four armed individuals attacked the police team, firing multiple rounds to facilitate Ravi’s escape. In retaliation, police returned fire, killing Ravi and another suspect on the spot,” Yadav said.

Constable Sarjeet Yadav suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was rushed to a civic hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Yadav said that Ravi, who had been lodged in Faridabad jail since April 24, 2023, was being transported after attending an appeal hearing at the Fatehabad court. The ambush, allegedly orchestrated by Ravi’s associates, was intended to secure his release from custody. The police’s swift response thwarted the plan.

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Ravi had a long history of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, and Arms Act violations. His activities spanned multiple districts, such as Sonipat, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Delhi. He was a key member of the Kala Jathedi gang, led by the notorious gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who is currently in Tihar Jail.

Kala Jathedi himself is implicated in over a dozen cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2020, he famously escaped from Haryana Police custody during a similar ambush orchestrated by his gang.

ACP Yadav confirmed that police teams are actively investigating to identify the remaining attackers involved in the ambush. “We are working to uncover the identities of the other suspects who participated in the operation. Stringent action will be taken against all involved,” Yadav said.

This encounter is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized crime, with authorities aiming to dismantle gangs operating in the region.

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