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Child custody dispute ends in shooting, crash near west Harris County Walmart, HCSO says
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Ex-International hockey player and Malvern College coach GUILTY of murdering interior designer wife
A former public school hockey coach and international player has been convicted of the murder of his wife – after police discovered bloodied clothes in the marital home, midway through the trial. Mohamed Samak, 43, sobbed in the dock as a jury returned a guilty verdict. The defendant then slumped to the floor and continued sobbing and wailing as the judge discussed sentencing arrangements. Samak will be sentenced on Friday. The former Malvern College coach had been accused of killing his interior designer wife Joanne at their home after the couple drifted apart and he struggled to find sufficient work. He claimed Mrs Samak, 49, stabbed herself, telling police she had been struggling with her mental health and alcohol. Samak's conviction at Worcester Crown Court comes eight months after jurors had been unable to reach a verdict in an earlier trial. Egyptian Samak, who had previously represented his homeland at international level and was a member of the England over-40s hockey squad, claimed his wife stabbed herself in the stomach and chest in July 2024 after struggling with alcohol. But in his opening of the case last month, prosecutor Matthew Brook KC told the court: 'We are sure that the defendant stabbed his wife and murdered her.' Jurors heard the defendant had been under financial pressure – and had enjoyed a liaison with an 'old flame' in London shortly before the murder. In a dramatic development, mid-way through the trial police returned to the murder scene in Droitwich, Worcestershire, to carry out a fresh search of the property - and jurors were told 49-year-old Mrs Samak's blood had been found on a sock and on a black, hockey t-shirt belonging to her husband. The items, which also included a flannel and a grey long-sleeved top, were inside a bag containing Mrs Samak's clothes which her killer had hidden in the loft of the marital home. But the court heard that earlier this year, the house was emptied by Mrs Samak's family and the bags in the loft were moved to the garage, where police found them on October 10. West Mercia Police has said it has not referred itself to the police watchdog over the failure to uncover potentially crucial evidence earlier in the investigation, and has so far declined to reveal what led officers to re-search the Samak's home. But the oversight raises questions over the force's handling of the early stages of the investigation. Jurors heard that a neighbour had been woken by a scream at 3.10am on July 1 last year – but that Samak waited almost an hour before dialling 999. He told a 999 call handler he had found his wife – who slept in a separate bedroom to him – and that 'she's got a knife in her tummy', the court heard. Mr Brook said that Samak told the operator that he had gone to the toilet, looked inside his wife's bedroom and seen her slumped, half in, half out of her bed. Samak had described turning her over and seeing first blood and then the knife before attempting CPR until the police and medics arrived. Mr Brook said that Samak later changed his story and told police that he had seen his wife stabbing herself in the stomach. He said he had waited an hour to call police because he was 'in shock'. Mrs Samak – who had been making preparations for her 50th birthday celebrations in August and was planning a trip to Paris with friends when she died - suffered multiple stab wounds but it was a knife wound to the heart that killed her. Giving evidence in court earlier this month, Samak told the jury how he had found his wife attacking herself with a knife in her bedroom just after 3am. He sobbed repeatedly as he described his brain 'shutting down' when confronted with the horror. He said that he watched his wife take 'her final two breaths' and 'did not know what to do'. Samak claimed his wife was lying between the bed and a chest of drawers and as he pulled her into a 'wider space' he ended up with her blood on his top. 'I was scared that the finger would be pointed at me', he told the court. 'I had blood on my clothes.' Samak claimed he 'panicked' and 'used the sock to cover the blood on the sleeve' and remove his top. Asked what he did next, he said he put the bloodied items in another bag containing clothes which was already in the bedroom - and then put that in the loft. 'My head was telling me to put it away because I was going to get the blame', he claimed. 'I was terrified.' During cross-examination, Mr Brook told Samak that he was a liar and had got blood on his clothes after he had stabbed his wife to death. 'You repeatedly lied to the police. You were thinking, 'I'll keep giving the same account until evidence forces me to change my account',' said Mr Brook. Samak said: 'I lied out of fear. I felt the blame would be on me because I got blood on my clothes. I am a liar. But I'm not a killer. 'I did not kill my wife.' In the weeks leading up to the murder, the court heard Samak had travelled to London – telling his wife he was meeting a fellow hockey coach – for a liaison with another woman. Samak had told jurors at his first trial he had first met Fadila Fadou in 2009 when she stayed at the hotel where he worked in Egypt. The latest trial heard he arranged to meet her after she had got back in touch with him on social media in 2022. Samak told the jury the pair went out for lunch and dinner and had kissed in his car, adding: 'The emotional feelings I was missing in the marriage, I was getting from outside the marriage.' The trial heard Samak was named on a number of insurance policies as a beneficiary in the event of his wife's death . Jurors were told Samak suggested to a fellow hockey coach that his wife was drinking a bottle of wine a night. The coach, Mark Moss, described Samak as a 'brilliant coach' who was 'very successful in coaching people and had people skills'. Samak was head coach of the Welsh under-18s boys and girls hockey and previously head of boys' hockey at Malvern College until 2021, which costs up to £57,285-a-year to attend. He met his wife in 2011 when she was on holiday in Egypt and he was in charge of sports and activities provision for guests at the Hilton hotel where she stayed. The couple married in 2014 but during a night out with friends less than 48 hours before she died, Mrs Samak admitted that she no longer loved the defendant, but felt she could not leave him as he would not survive in the UK without her. Mrs Samak was made redundant in March 2024 but went on to set up a new interior design company with eight of her former colleagues, called Chapter 9 Design.
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'Unsuitable' equipment led to coast diver's death - inquest
On 27 November 2024, he parked his car at Porth Ysgaden near Tudweiliog, on the north side of the Llŷn Peninsula, and was seen alone wearing a wetsuit preparing to go diving. The alarm was raised when diving apparatus was spotted upside down in the water soon afterwards. But the inquest heard evidence from Brian Rodgers, a Home Office pathologist who is also a qualified scuba diver, that there were concerns about some of Mr Magyer's diving kit. "This particular design of equipment is unsuitable for diving in British waters," Dr Rodgers said. "It's actually quite dangerous. "The mouthpiece can be dislodged from the air supply by sea currents, wave action, even the wake from a passing boat. "That's almost certainly what happened here."
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BREAKING: Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat and ALL other films to discontinue in Assam cinemas from October 31; to ONLY play Zubeen Garg’s final film, Roi Roi Binale; all set for a HISTORIC opening
Last month, the nation was plunged into grief following the untimely demise of the iconic singer and actor, Zubeen Garg. Now, his final on-screen appearance, Roi Roi Binale, is gearing up for a historic release this Friday, October 31. In an unprecedented tribute, every cinema hall across his home state of Assam will exclusively screen the film, suspending all other releases to honour their beloved legend. BREAKING: Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat and ALL other films to discontinue in Assam cinemas from October 31; to ONLY play Zubeen Garg’s final film, Roi Roi Binale; all set for a HISTORIC opening A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “All the theatres in the North-eastern state will discontinue the holdover releases like Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Kantara: A Legend Chapter – 1, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, Jolly LLB 3 and Regretting You from October 31. New releases like Baahubali: The Epic, Single Salma, The Taj Story, The Black Phone 2, Bugonia, Good Boy etc. will not be screened in any cinema of Assam. Each and every theatre in that state will only play Roi Roi Binale.” The advance booking for Roi Roi Binale has commenced and by Wednesday, almost all shows are sold out or nearly sold out. Shows begin as early as 6:00 am in Assam’s capital, Guwahati. But in Tezpur, shows commence even before 6:00 am. While SVF Cinemas in Tezpur will play the first show at 5:45 am, Imp Cinemas’ first show is at 5:20 am. TNZ Cinemas will play the first ever show in the whole of India at 5:00 am. Outside of Assam, too, the response to the advance booking of Roi Roi Binale has been extraordinary. Even in places like Ahmedabad and Jaipur, its shows are fast-filling. The trade source further said, “The ticket sales of Roi Roi Binale in Assam is historic. Almost all shows over the weekend are full and shows of the weekdays are also filling fast. It seems like the film will break every record of all the films in the Assam circuit.” In Roi Roi Binale, Zubeen Garg plays a blind artist and it also stars Mousumi Alifa, Joy Kashyap, Achurjya Borpatra and others. The film is written by Zubeen Garg, and he was also one of its producers along with his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and Shyamantak Gautam. Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana on Thamma’s commercial success: “To see people enjoy and endorse my kind of cinema feels incredible” BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.
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Ikkis Trailer: Agastya Nanda stars in a powerful story of courage as India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal
Maddock Films and Dinesh Vijan have finally unveiled the much-awaited trailer of Ikkis, a tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal — India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. Directed by National Award–winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film marks the theatrical debut of Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, who steps into the role of the 21-year-old war hero whose courage became immortal. Ikkis Trailer: Agastya Nanda stars in a powerful story of courage as India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal The tagline “Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega” perfectly captures the essence of the film — a salute to the fearless spirit of youth and the selfless bravery that defined a generation. Ikkis brings to life the untold story of Khetarpal’s valour during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, showcasing not only the intensity of battle but also the emotional depth of a young soldier driven by patriotism and conviction. Agastya Nanda, who made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies on Netflix, takes a bold leap into the world of cinema with this challenging and inspiring role. The trailer has already generated immense buzz online, with fans and industry peers praising Agastya’s commanding screen presence and Sriram Raghavan’s signature storytelling finesse. View this post on Instagram Showcasing his support towards his nephew, actor Abhishek Bachchan took to Instagram to repost the trailer and cheer for Agastya. In the past too, the Bachchan family has showcased their solidarity and support towards Nanda when he made his acting debut. Produced under the Maddock Films banner, Ikkis features an ensemble cast that includes Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia, Deepak Dobriyal, Sikandar Kher, Rahul Dev, Vivaan Shah, among others. Ikkis is set to hit theatres this December, promising an emotional and inspiring cinematic experience that celebrates one of India’s most extraordinary young heroes. Also Read: Bollywood’s Diwali blockbuster: Thamma to debut Ikkis trailer, uniting patriotism and horror on the big screen More Pages: Ikkis Box Office Collection BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.
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New Year's Eve reveller guilty of knife murder of schoolboy, 16, watching midnight fireworks display
A New Year's Eve reveller has been found guilty of the murder of a schoolboy who was stabbed to death while watching a fireworks display in London. Areece Lloyd-Hall, now 18, was convicted at the Old Bailey on Wednesday of fatally stabbing 16-year-old Harry Pitman in the neck after a fight broke out between two groups of teenagers. Lloyd-Hall attacked the youngster in front of revellers who had gathered on London's Primrose Hill to watch fireworks over the River Thames on December 31, 2023. The defendant, from Westminster, denied Harry's murder and an alternative charge of manslaughter, claiming he had been acting in self-defence after Harry punched him. He told the court: 'I did not want him to lose his life. I feel horrible for what I caused. It was not my intention.' Lloyd-Hall had the blade inside a sheath in his trousers and, when Harry hit him, he took out the knife and plunged it 15cm into his neck, his trial was told. The killer, who was also 16 at the time, said he believed the knife was still in its sheath when he started fighting with Harry just metres away from uniformed police officers. 'Lively and boisterous' Harry was pronounced dead at the scene six minutes before the New Year. Lloyd-Hall denied murder but was convicted on a majority verdict of 11 to 1 after seven hours and 48 minutes of deliberations. He will be sentenced on November 10. Lloyd-Hall had no previous convictions but had previously been referred to adolescent mental health services. Wearing a grey suit he showed no emotion as he was convicted of murdering Harry following a retrial, but there were audible gasps from the public gallery. Mr Justice Cavanagh, who previously told the jury this afternoon that he would accept a majority verdict, told him: 'Areece Lloyd-Hall, you will be returning to this court on 10 November, on which day I will sentence you. 'For now, you can go down with the prison officers.' A jury in Lloyd-Hall's first trial last September failed to reach a verdict. Prosecutor Jocelyn Ledward, KC, earlier told the court how 'New Year's Eve revelry turned to tragedy in the blink of an eye' when Lloyd-Hall stabbed Harry. 'He died almost immediately, as a result of that single but deadly injury,' she told the jury. 'A single but deadly injury caused by a knife, a knife brought to the scene by the defendant who was only 16 at the time. 'And it was Areece Lloyd-Hall who held that knife when that single but deadly injury was inflicted on Harry.' The court heard that the two teenagers began fighting after Harry became unbalanced while playing a game and fell into another group. A witness told the court she saw a boy tap Harry on the head before the teenager turned back to his friends and said 'Oh I'm gonna fight him.' The court heard Harry then threw punches at the defendant's friend and, when the boy fell to the floor, the defendant took a knife from his trousers. 'That's when he stabbed Harry in the neck,' she said. 'When he got stabbed he's still fighting so I didn't really know if he got stabbed, he still punched him again and then [the defendant] ran. 'I think (because of) the adrenaline he didn't realise he'd actually got stabbed but once the boy ran he fell.' One of Lloyd-Hall's friends claimed Harry had punched him briefly knocking him unconscious before he was stabbed. He said Harry was acting 'rowdy' and approached him and grabbed him by the collar and said: 'Do you want to get knocked out?' The stabbing was captured on video by a member of the public. Ms Ledward said: 'The video shows a scuffle between Harry and [the defendant's friend] in which [the defendant's friend] grabs Harry by the scruff of the neck and throws punches at him. 'Harry threw punches back, the last of which appears to have connected to [the defendant's friends] face or eye area. 'Either as a result of that punch, or being pushed back by another young man, [the defendant's friend] fell back and it's clear he ended up lying on the ground. 'Ten seconds into the recording, Areece came into view, pushing past [another boy], towards Harry and his friends, and seemingly knocking a female friend out of the way. 'A witness describes him as holding his trousers and saying 'wot wot wot wot wot'. 'On the footage, Harry comes into view with his back to the camera. 'Harry [and two friends] appear to confront Lloyd-Hall and his friend with the video clearly showing Harry pushing towards, and exchanging punches with the defendant's friend, who can be seen falling backwards.' A witness saw Lloyd-Hall remove a knife from the waist area of his trousers, the court heard. Ms Ledward said: 'It is clear Harry and Areece are fighting. Harry appears to swing a punch towards Areece's face. 'Areece then brings his right arm upwards from his side in an arcing motion and down towards the top of Harry's shoulder. 'A light, slim, shiny object held in his right hand catches the light. 'The prosecution suggest that it must have been the knife. 'Areece stabbed downwards to the left of Harry's neck, at the junction between his neck and his left shoulder. 'And as he does so, a long, slim black object flies through the air in an arc above their heads. 'The prosecution suggest that this must have been, and there is no dispute about this, that this was the knife sheath or scabbard.' CCTV showed Lloyd-Hall entering a car park at 11.40pm and remaining there until midnight. He claimed he had not left the knife in the car park but had given it back to a friend. The 'big, long knife' described by witnesses was never found by police, but the teenager admitted it was a 'hunting style' weapon with a razor sharp edge on both sides. Images of Lloyd-Hall were circulated in the media on 4 January 2024 and the boy went to the police station with his father later that day. Lloyd-Hall said he had been in a group which was attacked by another group but denied stabbing Harry. But confronted with the video evidence he changed his story and said he 'accidentally' stabbed Harry in the neck. Lloyd-Hall said he did now know how the knife became unsheathed in his hand and insisted he was just trying to stop Harry attacking him. He told jurors he always carried a knife as he had been paranoid after a spate of recent knife attacks in his area, and that in June 2023 his friend was stabbed to death outside his college. Before the stabbing he had smoked cannabis which made his paranoia worse and drunk a small amount of alcohol. Lloyd-Hall claimed a mugger tried to steal his phone just before Christmas 2023 and he had stopped them by showing them the knife handle. He said he was scared for his friends when he saw Harry punch one of the group so he decided to show them the handle of his knife. Lloyd-Hall said Harry then punched him in the face. He said: 'I remember stepping back after feeling something and seeing the knife unsheathed in my hand.' Lloyd-Hall, of West Kilburn, London, denied but was convicted of murder.
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Tragic footage shows dog walker days before he was stabbed to death 'by Afghan migrant who went berserk for no reason and attacked his landlord and teenage son'
Heartbreaking footage has emerged of an innocent dog walker days before he was allegedly stabbed to death by an Afghan migrant. Wayne Broadhurst, 49, tragically died during the attack which also left a father and son injured on Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, in west London, at around 5pm on Monday. Ring doorbell footage shows Mr Broadhurst doing his usual dog walk just two days before a knifeman is said to have launched a frenzied attack on him. Shahzad Farrukh, 45, who is currently in hospital being treated for serious knife wounds has told his family that the assailant exploded in 'rage and violence' for no explicable reason. His 14-year-old son was also taken to hospital with knife wounds following the attack. A 22-year-old Afghan national - who arrived in the UK in a lorry five years ago - was Tasered and arrested at the scene. He is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, the Met Police said. Mr Farrukh's brother Umer told The Daily Mail: 'The Afghan man was staying with my brother. There was no argument or any other issue that led to the attack. He just went berserk and started attacking my brother and nephew in the house. 'I have been to see my brother in hospital. He's in a stable condition and can speak. He told me that they were all in the house together and then the Afghan man burst into a room with a knife screaming and went mental.' He added: 'They ran out of the house and the Afghan man chased them. That's when he came across the dog walker. 'As a family we are very traumatised and our hearts go out to the family of the man who died. My brother is still trying to make sense of it all because there is no reason why this man attacked them. They knew each other quite well, none of this makes sense.' Umer revealed that his brother works as a business consultant and bought the property on Midhurst Avenue last year for just over £500,000. He added: 'We've been told by the police not to reveal too many details or the identity of the Afghan man. But he's known to us and was staying with my brother. I can't say more than that.' Umer said that his family are of Pakistani origin and insisted that Mr Broadhurst's killing was not about race. He added: 'This was a senseless, tragic incident and we are heartbroken. We are suffering as a family and so is the family of Mr Broadhurst. 'My brother is lucky to be alive, and should be home soon but we also feel the pain of Mr Broadhurst's family.' Last night, it emerged the man suspected of killing him is an Afghan national who arrived in the UK in a lorry five years ago. Home Office officials confirmed that the suspect arrived in Britain illegally in 2020 and was granted leave to remain around two years later. The incident is not being treated as terrorism, but Metropolitan Police detectives are working to uncover any relationship between the suspect and the three victims. According to residents, a fight had broken out involving the Afghan, who was living as a lodger in the home of the 45-year-old. The 22-year-old chased two victims out the house, eyewitnesses said, before the dog walker was slashed across the neck. The 14-year-old victim allegedly ran across the road and alerted locals to help save his father, 45, who suffered life-changing injuries, The Sun reported. Footage posted online appears to show two police officers sprinting after the suspect, demanding that he drop the weapon and 'get on the floor'. One of the officers raised his Taser and fired the 50,000-volt weapon before the suspect was seized. There has been widespread shock within the local community following the brutal attack. One witness told the Daily Mail: 'The Afghan man was chasing a man and a boy around the road and a local man who was with his dog tried to stop it. 'There was blood everywhere and the paramedics were there for at least 30 minutes trying to save his life. It was absolute carnage and very distressing to see.' Another local added: 'The dead man is very well known around here. He's a lovely guy, very gentle and peaceful.' A neighbour said the man who died was a binman who was 'just doing the normal dog walk that he does every day' and that he is 'the last person on Earth that you would think somebody would go for'. The woman, who had taken over some flowers for the victim's wife, and added: 'I still can't get over it. If he was five or 10 minutes later taking the dog out would the same thing have happened?' Another witness said: 'I saw a young man come running out of the house waving a large knife around. He had a mad look in his eyes and was screaming.' A Home Office official confirmed the Afghan is not a resident of an asylum hotel or any other Home Office accommodation. A spokesperson said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those impacted by this horrific incident. 'We are receiving regular updates from the Metropolitan Police. The priority must now be for the police to investigate so those responsible can be brought to justice.' Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall from the Met Police confirmed that the 'suspect lived in a private address'. Robin Stevens, 50, who lives on the other side of Midhurst Gardens, said he heard a lot of sirens at about 5pm on Monday. He said: 'We didn't really see anything apart from we heard a lot of sirens and were wondering where they were coming from. I left home at about 5.30pm, jumped in the car and as I've driven down it was all cordoned off. 'The tent was there. I must've counted about six squad cars that side, six or seven this side as well. It was quite shocking. 'It's a bit worrying really. I finished work at 10pm came back home about 10.30pm and I was talking to a couple of the coppers, all they could tell us was there had been a violent incident.' He said he found out what happened on Tuesday morning and was 'shocked', adding: 'I grew up on this street, I've lived on this street for 50 years and I've always known it to be quite a family orientated area.' Wisam Salah, 18, lives near the cordon and told how 'everyone is really panicked' after the incident in Uxbridge. He said: 'Yesterday I was out, I came home about 7pm.When I came home I saw multiple police cars, I think more than five. I was extremely confused.' Mr Salah added he was 'extremely shocked' when he found out what had happened, and that 'everyone is really panicked'. One local claimed the Afghan had been living as a lodger for the past six months in the 45-year-old man's house. A police tent could be seen at one end of the road with forensics working on the street earlier this afternoon. Forensic officers were spotted walking down Midhurst Gardens towards the police cordon in a line. The 13 officers walked slowly and checked hedges on the sides of the road. Four bunches of flowers were placed near the police cordon, while another was left by a local woman from a neighbouring road. One woman who came to lay flowers near the police cordon on Midhurst Gardens said the incident made her feel 'absolutely sick'. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said: 'Last night the police came down my road, it was about 5pm, I thought to myself 'oh my god I wonder what's happened'.' 'I just thought I'd come down and put some flowers down for the family.' Chief Supt Horsfall said: 'This was a shocking and senseless act of violence that has left one man dead and two others injured. 'Our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. 'The incident will have understandably caused concern to the local community. I have deployed multiple officers to the local area, they will be here throughout the week to provide reassurance while detectives work intensely to piece together the circumstances. 'I understand that there has been a lot of speculation online following on from this incident. We ask that you rely on us for information, and that you do not share sensitive footage. 'If anyone saw or has any information about the incident, then please come forward to police. We appreciate any information that you may have. 'There will be a crime scene and a heavy police presence within the area over the next few days, I thank residents for their patience.' Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting the reference 5129/27OCT, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.
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Police Win Praise for Swift Response During Cyclone Montha in Nellore and Prakasam
Nellore: Police in SPS Nellore and Prakasam districts earned widespread appreciation for their swift and coordinated response during Cyclone Montha, which brought heavy rains and flooding across coastal Andhra Pradesh.In SPS Nellore district, SP Dr Ajitha Vejendla commended the police force for their timely and disciplined operations that ensured public safety despite severe weather conditions. Acting on her directions, police halted heavy vehicles on NH-16 from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. on October 28 and 29 to prevent accidents. Teams from Kavali, Venkatachelam, Buchi, and Atmakur managed traffic and assisted stranded motorists until conditions improved.At Marripadu, CI Gangadhara Rao and SI Srinivasa Rao diverted traffic and cleared floodwater from NH-565, while in Ulavapadu, Kandukur DSP Ch. V.B. Subrahmanyam, CI Sk. Anwar Basha, and SI Ankamma restored access to Veerepalli ST Colony after flooding washed away the connecting road.Near Racharlapadu, close to IFFCO on NH-16, Additional SP Ch. Soujanya and Rural DSP Srinivasa Rao redirected vehicles through alternate routes and patrolled through the night to prevent mishaps.Meanwhile, in Prakasam district, SP V. Harshavardhan Raju led an extensive rain-relief and rescue operation, personally inspecting flood-hit zones including Ongole, Pelluru, and Pernamitta, where overflowing tanks inundated highways.In coordination with Revenue, Municipal, and Panchayat departments, police deployed JCBs to divert floodwater, clear blockages, and restore traffic flow across submerged stretches.At Naguluppalapadu, where water from nearby streams flooded the national highway, the SP ordered immediate traffic diversions. Continuous coordination among police, civic, and disaster response teams helped avert accidents and maintain mobility in affected regions.Drone surveillance was deployed to monitor flooding in low-lying areas, while over 4,900 people were safely relocated to rehabilitation centres. The SP urged the public to avoid travelling near overflowing streams and to contact 112 or the WhatsApp helpline 9121102266 in emergencies.In a separate rescue operation, police from Pullalacheruvu station saved nine stranded buses—seven RTC and two private—stuck near Kunkuduchettu Penta and Davupalli villages after rising floodwaters cut off the road. SI Sampath Kumar coordinated with highway staff to mobilise JCBs and tippers, safely towing the buses and providing food and water to passengers.Both district SPs lauded their officers for their dedication, teamwork, and round-the-clock service, emphasising that ensuring public safety remains the top priority during the cyclone crisis.
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Photos Show US Firing HIMARS Rockets in Drills Near Japan's Mount Fuji
The United States conducted a live-fire training exercise for its combat-proven High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, at a range near Japan’s Mount Fuji. The exercise, conducted on Monday, demonstrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region and contributed to the stability of America’s allies, the U.S. Marine Corps said. Japan‘s Defense Ministry said the exercise was necessary to further strengthen the capabilities of the U.S.-Japan treaty alliance amid the current security environment. Why It Matters HIMARS is a mobile launcher capable of firing six Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets, two Precision Strike Missiles or one Army Tactical Missile System missile, which has a range of 43 miles to over 310 miles. The long-range, precision firepower of HIMARS has been proved during the Russia-Ukraine war, as Kyiv’s forces have launched cross-border strikes against Russian targets using launchers supplied by the U.S. since the first year of the war. The U.S. live-fire war game in Japan comes as the allies enhance their defensive capabilities amid regional threats, including the Chinese military’s buildup and growing presence, as well as North Korea’s continued development of nuclear weapons and missiles. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Foreign Ministry for comment via email. North Korea’s Embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment. United States Marines conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire training exercise at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, on October 27, 2025. What To Know U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Division fired multiple practice rockets from a HIMARS launcher during a drill at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, located at the base of Mount Fuji, a U.S. facility designed to support American forces. The exercise demonstrated Camp Fuji’s capability to support long-range fires, the U.S. 3rd Marine Division said in a news release, adding that the drill reflected Washington’s commitment to maintaining readiness and maximizing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Major General Kyle Ellison, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division, said the training site supports the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, the Corps’ only forward-deployed artillery unit, in rehearsing and projecting long-range precision fires. “This training is foundational to enhancing 3/12’s agility and flexibility, ensuring they can safely and rapidly generate combat power in support of the Joint Force,” he said. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Mastromauro, commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, said the unit rehearsed tasks and refined procedures during the drill. The 3rd Battalion is undergoing modernization that includes refining tactics such as seizing key terrain for the rapid insertion and deployment of HIMARS launchers for strike missions, then withdrawing to a secure location. United States Marines conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire training exercise at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, on October 27, 2025. Japan’s Defense Ministry said the exercise was conducted to ensure what it called “practical training opportunities” and to enhance the readiness of the U.S. military. In its defense white paper released earlier this year, the ministry said the country faces “the most severe and complex security environment” since World War II, given Chinese, North Korean and Russian military activities in the western Pacific. 10月27日、静岡県の東富士演習場において在日米海兵隊による高機動ロケット砲システム（ハイマース：HIMARS）の射撃訓練が成功裏に行われました。… pic.twitter.com/6UT2jcoBSx— 防衛省・自衛隊 (@ModJapan_jp) October 27, 2025 What People Are Saying The U.S. 3rd Marine Division said in a press release on Monday: “Camp Fuji has served as a key training site for the Marine Corps since 1953…HIMARS training at Camp Fuji offers unique advantages, including realistic training terrain, adequate range capacity, and specialized infrastructure necessary to safely and effectively support HIMARS operations.” Japan’s Defense Ministry said in a post on the social media platform X on Monday: “Given the current security environment, it is important to further strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and the exercise was conducted by the U.S. military to ensure practical training opportunities and enhance readiness.” What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether U.S. forces deployed in Japan, numbering around 60,000 troops, will expand their live-fire exercises to signal capabilities to regional adversaries.
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