Quick Reads: UP Boy Applies Sindoor On Girl At Knifepoint

It’s easy to miss some important news in the hectic daily schedule, so we have compiled a list of recent women-centric news you may have missed.

In the latest news, an Uttar Pradesh boy applied sindoor on a girl at knifepoint. The class 8 student was detained after the girl's father complained.

Here are some quick reads that will keep you up to date.

Quick Reads

Indian Army Plans To Commission Women Officers In Artillery Regiments

Women officers may soon be handling rocket systems as the Indian Army plans on commissioning women into its artillery regiments.

A senior officer told the Times of India, "After permanent commission (PC) for women officers, the plan to induct women in artillery regiments is part of the overall process towards making the Army as gender-neutral as possible".

There are over 280 artillery regiments in the Army.

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Uttar Pradesh Boy Applies Sindoor On Girl At Knifepoint

In a bizarre incident, a class 8 student barged into a class 6 girl and applied sindoor (vermilion) on her forehead while holding her knifepoint.

The 16-year-old boy was detained by the police following a complaint by the 14-year-old girl's father.

Boy Who Raped, Impregnated 14-Year-Old Girl Booked Under POCSO

A 16-year-old boy repeatedly raped and impregnated a 14-year-old girl in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The accused has been arrested by police.

He has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act.

Bengaluru Woman, Son, Killed After Metro Pillar Collapses

A woman and her 2-year-old son tragically passed away after an under-construction Metro pillar fell on their two-wheeler in Bengaluru.

The woman's husband and daughter were injured in the same incident and are currently being treated at the hospital.

The woman, Tejasvani and her son suffered grievous injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they died during treatment.

Woman Uber Driver Attacked With Stones In Delhi

An Uber driver was allegedly stoned by an unidentified person while she operated her cab near Kashmere Gate in North Delhi.

Around 2 am, the driver, identified as Priyanka Devi was on duty when a man attacked her car with stones and attempted to steal her phone.