Attacks on doctors, nurses becoming trend in Bengal: Governor

IANS | December 2, 2023 7:10 PM

Kolkata, Dec 2 (IANS) Physical harassment and assaults on doctors, nurses and other hospital staff by close relations or associates of the patients are reaching alarming proportions in the state, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, said on Saturday.

Rise in juvenile crimes expression of alarming lack of empathy: Experts

Shekhar Singh | December 2, 2023 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The rise in criminal involvement among minor boys, whether driven by machismo or gangsterism, is evident in recent trends. The recent killing of a 17-year-old in northeast Delhi's Welcome area by a minor boy is not an isolated incident, as the city occasionally witnesses disturbing acts of crime committed by juveniles.

Gangs target vulnerable teens as concerns mount over global syndicates

Shekhar Singh | December 2, 2023 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Concerns are mounting as communities across the country witness a significant increase in juvenile crimes, with law enforcement agencies pointing to the troubling trend of gang involvement among young individuals. The surge in criminal activities involving minors has raised questions about the influence and recruitment tactics employed by local gangs and even gangsters, including Arsh Dalla and Goldy Brar, operating from abroad.