The controversy began after Pappu Yadav criticised Dubey over his meeting with industrialist Gautam Adani in Deoghar. In response, Dubey alleged that Pappu Yadav requested to be inducted into BJP but later chose to attack him publicly. He questioned Yadav’s political stand and asked him to maintain consistency.

The exchange quickly gained attention on social media. Supporters from both sides have joined the debate, adding heat to the political atmosphere in Bihar and Jharkhand.

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According to West Singhbhum SP Amit Renu, the blast killed 18-year-old Phoolon Dhanwar instantly. Two other women, Salami Kundalna and Barsi Dhanwar, suffered injuries but received timely treatment at the Manoharpur hospital. Doctors reported their condition as stable, and officials may shift them to another hospital if needed.

Police believe Maoists planted the device to target security personnel in the area. SP Renu said the blast reflects the rebels’ desperation as forces continue tough anti-Maoist operations inside Saranda. The forest remains under intense surveillance, and teams are scanning nearby routes to prevent further harm.

DSP Jaydeep Lakra added that the victim’s body will be taken for post-mortem to Chaibasa Sadar Hospital. Authorities have increased patrolling across nearby villages to ensure safety and to reassure residents after the shock of this attack.

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The incident took place in a busy commercial stretch, sparking panic among nearby traders and customers. People used sand, water and buckets to contain the flames, yet the heat and smoke forced them to step back. Witnesses said the fire brigade took nearly two hours to arrive from Rajdhanwar, by which time both shops had already burned down.

Shopkeepers estimated a financial loss of around ₹5 lakh, including stored goods, furniture and daily earnings. Many raised concerns about the lack of firefighting infrastructure in the region and demanded a permanent fire station in Bagodar.

Residents also urged authorities to conduct awareness drives on electrical safety, emergency reporting and timely fire management. Traders plan to meet officials this week to seek compensation and preventive measures.

While no injuries were reported, the tragedy exposed serious gaps in rapid-response systems, leaving locals anxious about future safety.

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On Sunday night, a herd of 15 elephants entered Kharkanda village in Bokaro. They arrived around 11 pm and roamed for hours. The herd crushed 45-year-old Sanjo Devi. They also broke 25 to 30 houses, damaged vehicles, and ate stored grain. Many residents climbed to rooftops to save themselves. Villagers say the loss runs into lakhs and they want quick compensation.

The human elephant conflict worsened earlier too. Last week, two youths, Prakash Mahto and Charku Mahto, died near the Tilaiya Underground railway crossing. Thick darkness and forest cover gave them no time to escape.

More cases followed in nearby districts. In Chatra, 43-year-old Nakul Oraon died in an attack. On Saturday night, a wild elephant killed 40-year-old farmer Chhotan Munda in Ranchi district. Villagers blocked NH-75 the next morning. They demanded support, security, and a government job for the victim’s family.

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The alliance meeting also discussed the inclusion of Pashupati Paras’s RLSP. While the seat-sharing plan is finalized, an official announcement is expected soon. This move is seen as part of Hemant Soren’s strategy to expand JMM’s presence beyond Jharkhand.

In the previous Jharkhand elections, Soren allotted six seats to RJD, which won four. Now, with JMM entering Bihar’s Grand Alliance, political observers believe the coordination between RJD and JMM will deepen across state borders. The formal agreement is expected within days.

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