Vidyasagar

Around 35 passengers had a narrow escape after a private bus caught fire on Vidyasagar Setu late Thursday night. The driver noticed smoke from the engine and stopped the bus in time. Passengers were safely evacuated, some through windows, before flames engulfed the vehicle. No casualties were reported in the incident.

A truck fire on Gujarat's National Highway 48 caused traffic delays, but firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, preventing casualties. Similarly, a bus fire disrupted traffic on West Bengal's Vidyasagar Setu, with prompt response from firefighters ensuring no injuries. The causes of both fires are currently under investigation by the authorities.

In Kolkata's Hastings area, rogue bikers have been involved in multiple assaults, including an attack on a traffic sergeant. Sergeant Prakash Ghosh was assaulted after stopping a biker for not wearing a helmet and lacking proper documentation. A week prior, another biker assaulted a motorist following a road rage incident, prompting police to increase patrolling in the area.

An 11-year-old deaf and mute Dalit girl from Rampur, UP, was brutally raped and left critically injured. The accused, Daan Singh Yadav, was arrested after a police encounter. The girl was found unconscious with severe injuries, including cigarette burns and bite marks. Police investigations are ongoing, exploring the possibility of gang-rape.

Boiparay Boi Utsab, held at College Square Ground, runs from April 1 to 7 with around 55 stalls and 70 publishers. Inaugurated by Sanjib Chattopadhyay, the event celebrates literature with an extensive collection from both Bengali and English publication houses. It promises to be a paradise for book lovers.