India
ICE Detains Hari Boxer, Rajasthan Police Seek Extradition
Harichand Jat, known as Hari Boxer and alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was detained in the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rajasthan Police said the Rajasthan Anti‑Gangster Task Force (AGTF) secured the detention through coordination with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Interpol, and is now working to bring him to India.
Boxer is accused of participating in extortion threats, firing incidents and supplying weapons to the Lawrence Bishnoi‑Rohit Godara gang.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would celebrate Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, describing the area as having been freed from Naxalism. He said he would salute the brave security forces for their sacrifices, dedication and service to the nation.
In Delhi, a three‑storey building in the Hauz Qazi area collapsed on November 5, killing seven people. The victims were identified as Sanjeet Kumar, Kishori Sah, Pankaj Sharma, Vipin Ram, Shantu, Dinesh Sah and Luchhuman Mukhiya, a 66‑year‑old resident of Darbhanga, Bihar. The building owner, Saimullah alias Ayub, and three contractors—Siraj, Tajuddin and Furkan—have been arrested. An FIR was filed at Hauz Qazi police station under Sections 105, 290, 125(a) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The structure was reportedly built without the required approvals on a 50‑square‑metre plot.
Delhi’s air quality worsened on Diwali, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 384 and several areas entering the ‘Severe’ category, raising concerns about the health impact of prolonged exposure to polluted air.
A report from West Bengal’s medical colleges found that interns are allegedly negotiating, buying and selling hospital duty shifts via WhatsApp, a practice that raises questions about staffing, accountability and patient care.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Hari Boxer detained by ICE?
He was detained by ICE as an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, accused of extortion threats, firing incidents, and supplying weapons to the gang.
What caused the building collapse in Delhi?
A three‑storey building in Hauz Qazi collapsed on November 5, killing seven. The owner Saimullah alias Ayub and contractors Siraj, Tajuddin and Furkan were arrested; the building was built without required approvals on a 50‑square‑metre plot.