Crime Branch Investigates Attack on MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo in Jajpur, 19 Arrested Amid Tightened Security

Kendrapada, India — An investigative team from the state crime branch visited Jajpur’s district police station this week, launching a probe into the violent assault on Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo, an Independent MLA from Dharmasala. The attack, carried out by unidentified assailants, occurred last Wednesday evening near Budha Bridge, within the jurisdiction of the Jajpur sadar police station. The crime branch’s arrival follows the transfer of the case from local police authorities, reflecting the gravity of …

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Paris Olympic Media Center Briefly Closed Due to Explosion Risk, Security Tightened Around Railway Networks Following Sabotage

PARIS, France — French authorities implemented stringent security measures on Saturday following a series of sabotage incidents on the country’s railway network a day before. In a related development, police also temporarily evacuated a media center established for journalists covering the Paris Olympic Games, due to a reported explosion risk, authorities confirmed. The evacuation, which included both journalists and nearby residents, was prompted by undisclosed security threats in the vicinity of the media facility. Access …

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