Odisha CM orders judicial probe into police assault on Army officer, fiancee

The High Court had taken Suo Motu cognizance of the incident that happened at the police station.

In addition, the Orissa HC has said that it will not interfere in the matter as the state government has ordered for a Judicial Inquiry into the matter.

The decision came after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged police brutality with an Army Major and his fiancee at Bhubaneswar's Bharatpur Police station, September 15.

The Orissa HC also ordered the police department to install CCTV cameras in all the police stations saying this is a wake up call for the department.

The next hearing of Orissa HC on this case will take place, October 8.

A Brief On The Case

Reportedly, the Army officer and his fiancee had gone to the Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar to lodge a complaint against some 'road romeos' over an incident of road rage during early hours September 15. 

An argument ensued between the police and, the Army officer's fiancee at the police station.

The Army officer was allegedly beaten by the on-duty police officials while three female cops dragged his fiancee into a cell. 

Some male cops, including the ex-Inspector in charge of the Bharatpur Police Station, reportedly thrashed and molested her at the Bharatpur police station.

As many as five police officials have been placed under suspension by the state police following widespread furore over the incident.

A video of the incident involving the army officer, his fiancee and the road romeos went viral which, to some extent, divided the netizens' views on the matter's development.

Later the seven road romeos were arrested before the District Court granted them bail.

New IIC Takes Charge

Dipak Khandayatray has taken charge of the Bharatpur police station as the new IIC (Inspector in-charge) Monday. Interestingly, a havan was conducted in the police station following the Hindu culture as a mark of an auspicious beginning.

Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Bharatpur PS Gets Underway

Multiple CCTV cameras are being installed at Bharatpur police station to avoid such kind of cases in future. 

As many as 25 CCTV cameras will be installed in the police station. The absence of CCTV cameras in a model police station raised many eyebrows.

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The single is now available for download and streaming on major platforms worldwide. The official music video was also launched alongside the soundtrack, offering a cinematic preview of the tournament. It features highlight reels of iconic moments in women’s cricket and the choreography portrays the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 as the must-watch event of the year.

"The song for the ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup embraces a global pop sound, blending excitement and energy to resonate with international audiences and connect with younger fans.

W.i.S.H., the all-girl pop sensation, brings youthful energy and modern flair to the track, celebrating empowered women in sport through Mikey McCleary’s visionary composition," ICC said in a statement.

"The campaign slogan for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup – "Whatever It Takes,” embodies the journey of elite cricketers who dedicate themselves to achieving excellence in their sport. The song echoes this sentiment, celebrating the commitment and pursuit of excellence that characterises champions," it added.

ICC General Manager: Marketing and Communications, Claire Furlong said, "This soundtrack is not only a prelude of the extraordinary talent that will be displayed on the field of play, but also the vehicle to inspiring a new generation of heroes to women’s cricket’s ever-growing, worldwide fanbase."

Building on the success of the 2023 edition in South Africa, which recorded over 190 million global viewing hours – a remarkable 44% increase from the 2020 tournament – the 2024 event is expected to elevate the sport even further, attracting new audiences and increasing engagement worldwide.

The action is set to begin at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, on October 3, where each of the 10 participating nations will undoubtedly do “Whatever It Takes” to lift the trophy at the conclusion of the final at Dubai International Stadium on October 20.

W.i.S.H. shared their excitement at the launch of the song, "We are incredibly proud to share that as an all-girl group, we’ve created the official event song for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup! Cricket is a powerful force that unites people across our country and around the world, and it’s an honour to contribute to such a special occasion. As huge fans of Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana, we can’t wait for them to do the hook step from the music video and of course the other players from all the participating nations!”

Speaking about the song, Music Director, Mikey McCleary said, "I feel we have captured the vibe and the energy of a T20 cricket world cup in this song and can't wait for cricket fans all over the world to listen to it." (IANS)

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The interplay between real estate and India’s economic growth journey over the next few decades is explored in the latest report by Colliers in collaboration with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) and released at the CREDAI NATCON event in Sydney. 

The report noted that along the accelerated journey till 2047, various real estate segments will evolve and continue to proliferate, growing and maturing by varying degrees. 

Core assets such as office and residential real estate are likely to mature further and alternative assets such as data centres and senior living will embark upon strong growth trajectories. 

Market consolidation, fair pricing, and institutionalisation will become more pervasive across asset classes, especially in the industrial and warehousing segment.

With shifting demographic patterns in India, the median age is likely to increase from about 30 years to approximately 40 years by 2050. 

Further, half of the Indian population is projected to live in urban agglomerations by 2050. With rapid urbanisation and supporting factors like infrastructure growth and employment opportunities, real estate traction is likely to expand beyond tier-I cities and create dispersed growth centres in smaller towns and cities. 

Peripheral areas of established cities and tier II and III cities of the country will particularly witness accelerated real estate development across asset classes, the report said.

“India has set its sights on becoming a $10 trillion real estate market, driven by the sector’s ability to adapt and innovate. Landmark initiatives such as RERA and REIT regulations have enhanced transparency, improved investor confidence, and streamlined operations across the sector. These reforms, alongside critical programmes like PMAY and Gati Shakti, are creating a conducive environment for sustained real estate development," said Manoj Gaur, Chairman, CREDAI National.

Furthermore, flagship programmes such as the Golden Quadrilateral Project, ‘Make in India’ Programme and National Infrastructure Pipeline have positively impacted multiple real estate segments across the country, particularly the industrial and warehousing segment. 

With high-volume freight movement along industrial corridors, we can anticipate amplified requirements for warehouses, logistics hubs, and manufacturing units across multiple smaller locations in the country.

Over the years, driven by strong domestic growth prospects, improvements in ease of doing business, and continual FDI relaxations, foreign capital inflow has also grown significantly across diverse sectors. 

Institutional investments in the real estate sector in the last decade have crossed $60 billion, with the majority being funded by foreign players. 

In the upcoming years, the Indian real estate sector will also increasingly embrace digitalisation across aspects ranging from planning, design, and construction to property and facilities management. PropTech and Metaverse are likely to mature and elevate Indian real estate to global standards of operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability. 

Advanced technologies will also play a major role in decarbonising the real estate sector. With a focus on built spaces, developers will incorporate sustainable elements at every stage of construction. Green certifications in the office market will particularly become a hygiene factor and green adoption levels are likely to increase from about 60-70 per cent to almost 100 per cent over the next few years.

“Favourable demographics and urbanisation trends are likely to accentuate the emergence of over hundred - million plus cities by 2047,” said Badal Yagnik, Chief Executive Officer, Colliers India

“This in turn presents a case for the emergence of multiple real estate hotspots dispersed across the country. Residential, office, and retail segments, particularly, are expected to mature significantly in the next few decades, creating substantial opportunities for investors, developers, and occupiers,” he added. (IANS)

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