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Ghazipur police, with SWAT and local teams, apprehended eight cattle smugglers after an exchange of fire. Three smugglers sustained leg injuries and were hospitalized. The operation led to the recovery of three pistols, cartridges, an SUV, and a pickup truck carrying six cattle.
A Ramnagar man, Irshad, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the brutal rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl. The special POCSO court delivered the verdict within 11 months of the incident, also imposing a Rs 60,000 fine. The court described Irshad as 'savage' and a danger to society.
Kotwali police in Azamgarh district apprehended a criminal during a midnight raid. The accused sustained a leg injury during an exchange of fire. He was found with a motorcycle, pistol, and a stolen gold chain. The arrested individual, identified as Pintu alias Ashok from Varanasi, has multiple cases registered against him. He confessed to a recent chain-snatching incident.
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is facing a police complaint from the Vanara Sena organization for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments with his remarks about Lord Hanuman. The comments were reportedly made during a promotional event for his upcoming film 'Varanasi' in Hyderabad. The police have received the complaint and are currently investigating the matter.

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