Speeding in fog: 5 powerlifters killed, 1 critical in Delhi road accident

Five powerlifting players were killed while one other got injured in a road accident due to fog conditions at Sindhu border in Delhi.

According to the Delhi Police, the hapless incident took place around 3 a.m. on Sunday.

The six were immediately shifted to Raja Harishchandar Hospital in Narela, where four were declared brought dead. Other two were said to be in critical condition.

The deceased have been identified as Tikamchand, Saurabh, Yogesh, Harish Roy, and Saksham, all are residents of Timarpur.

The injured have been identified as Rohit.

Saksham, a national level player, was shifted to Max Hospital where he succumbed to death while Rohit is admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital.

According to a preliminary investigation, the speed of the car was very high. Some bottles were also found in the car indicating the possibility of drunken driving.

A probe in the regard is underway.
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Five-year-old raped by peon inside Delhi school premises; accused arrested

In yet another shocking incident, a five-year-old girl was allegedly raped inside the premises of Tagore Public School in Gandhi Nagar.

While the girl is said to be in a critical condition, the accused, who was absconding after the incident, has been arrested.

Speaking to ANI, the victim's father said, "The girl returned home in a very critical condition and told her mother about the horrific incident. The mother of the girl then informed me and we rushed her to the hospital. After the doctors observing her, they informed me to call the police and to file an FIR in this matter. I'm glad that the police have arrested the accused and would want strict action against him. The school has not yet taken any action on this matter."

The police has registered a case against under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and is investigating the matter.
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