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‘If India sees UK-like Covid spike, there will be 14 lakh cases daily’: VK Paul

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‘If India sees UK-like Covid spike, there will be 14 lakh cases daily’: VK Paul

With the emergence of the new variant Omicron, the number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases worldwide has surged, and Dr. VK Paul, member of Niti Aayog, expressed concern. At a press conference on Friday, Dr. Paul highlighted the worrying spread of infections in Europe and compared it with the Indian population. Considering our population, there will be 1.4 million cases every day,” Dr. Paul said.

He added that Omicron is believed to be the driving force behind the spread, but this is still an “emerging and unexpected situation” and the government is closely monitoring all developments.

“The Omicron strain is said to cause mild infections,” Dr. Paul added.

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Niti Aayog members also stated that it is impossible to sequence the genome of each sample.

“It is impossible to sequence the genome of each sample. It is a surveillance and pandemic assessment and tracking tool, not the current diagnostic tool. We can ensure that adequate systematic sampling is being performed,” Dr. Paul said. On Friday, the United Kingdom reported 3,201. According to official data, the number of cases of the new variant is the largest one-day increase since Omicron was discovered in the country, bringing the total number of such cases to 14,909.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also stated that the country recorded 93,045 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, breaking the daily record for the third consecutive day, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 11,190,354.

In India, as many as 113 cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in 11 states and federal territories to date. Of these, 26 cases were reported on Friday.

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Maharashtra topped the list with 40 cases, followed by Delhi with 22 cases, Rajasthan with 17 cases, Telangana and Karnataka with 8 cases each, and Gujarat and Kerala with 7 cases each. , And 1 case each in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Chandigarh.

Raf Agarwal, joint secretary of the Ministry of Health, said at a press conference that the Omicron variant has been found in 91 countries around the world.

The Omicron variant was first reported from South Africa to the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 25. According to the World Health Organization, the first known B.1.1.529 infection came from a sample collected on November 9 this year.

On November 26, the WHO named the new variant “Omicron”. Global health agencies also classify this highly mutated strain as a “variant of concern.”

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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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