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In Sirsa district of Haryana, a serious security lapse occurred when a murder accused escaped from police custody while being brought to the station for legal proceedings. The man, identified as Mahendra Singh alias Nikita, was being transported from Bhiwani jail to Sirsa for questioning in a theft case linked to Ding Police Station, while he was already facing multiple criminal charges including a murder case in Fatehabad. Police had secured him on a production warrant and were holding him in remand when he asked to use the washroom. A Home Guard constable was escorting him at the time, and Mahendra took advantage of the moment to slip away, fleeing the police station premises before he could be produced in court. The incident happened quickly and took officers by surprise. Once the escape was noticed, a search operation was launched, with Sirsa police and teams from nearby districts trying to track him down. As of the latest reports, no major leads had been publicly confirmed, and the accused remained at large. Police increased patrols and checkpoints in surrounding areas as part of the effort to recapture him. The case raised concern about procedures for transporting and supervising high-risk detainees, especially those accused in serious offenses such as murder.

In a shocking and grim incident in Sikanderpur Thedi village of Sirsa district, Haryana, a 25-year-old man named Raj Kumar brutally murdered his mother, Angoori Devi, and her neighbour, Lekh Raj after walking in on them together in a private setting late at night. According to police, the son unexpectedly returned home around 2 AM and saw his mother in a compromising situation with her neighbour. Driven by anger and suspicion, he strangled both his mother and her ‘lover’ with a piece of cloth, killing them inside the house. The violence stunned local residents when the news spread the following morning. Instead of fleeing the scene, Raj Kumar then loaded both bodies into a pickup truck and drove directly to the Sirsa Sadar police station. There, he calmly surrendered to the police, handed over the bodies, and confessed to committing the murders, providing officials with details of what had transpired. Police immediately took the bodies for post-mortem examination to the civil hospital mortuary and lodged a murder case against him. Investigations were underway to determine the motive and collect evidence. The incident has deeply disturbed the local community, drawing attention to issues of domestic violence and impulsive acts of rage. This case highlights a rare but tragic instance where an accused not only committed a violent crime against family members but also brought the bodies to the authorities himself, leading to his immediate arrest.

Kumari Selja, the senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Sirsa, has urged the Centre to approve and fast-track key rail infrastructure projects for the region, arguing that improved railway connectivity is essential for economic development and regional integration. She has specifically called for the construction of two new rail lines — Sirsa–Rania–Tibbi and Sirsa–Bhadra — to enhance access and mobility for people and goods in the border areas adjoining Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Selja has emphasised that these lines would not only boost socio-economic growth, support agricultural and commercial activities, and ease travel for residents, but also strengthen Sirsa’s role as a regional transport hub. Her demand reflects longstanding local calls for better rail infrastructure to address connectivity gaps and bring long-term development benefits to western parts of Haryana and neighbouring states.

According to earlier reports, the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) had announced that its leaders and workers would stage a protest in Sirsa against what they describe as the state government’s “anti-farmer” policies. The demonstration was scheduled to take place outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office and aimed to highlight grievances over agricultural issues, including alleged government inaction on rainwater drainage from flooded fields, inadequate assessment of crop losses, and complaints about rising fertiliser prices and MSP (Minimum Support Price) procurement problems. INLD leaders, including local party representatives, planned to submit a memorandum of demands to the district administration and warned that if their issues were not addressed, the agitation would be intensified. The protest was intended to draw attention to farmers’ economic hardships and to pressure the state government into taking corrective measures.

In his address at the Haryana Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session, Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh highlighted how the state government has transformed “red tape” into a welcoming “red carpet” to attract investors and boost economic growth. He credited strong policy clarity, infrastructure development, and reform-driven governance under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for significantly improving the business environment and investor confidence in the state. The Governor noted that Haryana achieved the ‘Top Achiever’ status in the Business Reforms Action Plan with a high score of 99.5%, implemented hundreds of reforms, and recorded historic investment and export figures, helping spur employment opportunities and growth across sectors. He also pointed to simplified procedures such as automated approvals, reduced documentation, self-certification for clearances, and labour reforms that collectively made it easier to do business in Haryana. As a result, the state is emerging as a preferred destination for domestic and global investors, with major industrial projects underway and further plans to enhance infrastructure and economic inclusivity. present haryana governer The present Governor of Haryana is Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh. He was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Haryana on 21 July 2025, succeeding Bandaru Dattatraya, and continues to serve in that role as of early 2026. Prof. Ghosh is a distinguished academician and experienced political leader who has worked in higher education and public service for many years.