Rajasthan

In the Bhilwara and Pali districts of Rajasthan, police have arrested two persons for allegedly spying for a Pakistani intelligence agency. Reportedly, Narayan Lal Gadri (27) and Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat (24) were in touch with ISI via social media. DGP Umesh Mishra said that the duo was sending confidential information in greed for money. Further details on the matter are awaited. 

Bishnoi clan in Rajasthan's Jodhpur is building a massive memorial to honor the blackbuck slain by Salman Khan 24 years ago. The residents of this hamlet see deer as their identity and believe that deer are important for survival. A massive 3-foot-tall black deer statue weighing 800 kg will be placed at the site, along with an animal rescue center, in the same location where the deer was discovered dead. 

In Rajasthan's Sikar, three persons were killed and two were injured at a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple on August 7. Reportedly, the two injured persons have been admitted to a hospital in Jaipur. The stampede reportedly took place at around 5 am, and all three deceased were women. Immediately after the incident, police rushed to the spot, and controlled the crowd.

A Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has spread across 16 districts in Rajasthan, and the government is considered a ban on cattle movement. About 94,000 cases of the said infection in cattle has been reported, with at least over 4,000 cattle deaths. Meanwhile, 70,000 are being treated for the disease. Gujarat is believed to be the epicentre of the disease. Notably, Rajasthan has a total cow population of about 14 million.

In Rajasthan's Jaipur International Airport, Customs officials seized gold weighing up to one kilogram, on July 26. Reportedly, the gold is worth Rs 52,10,000 and was of 99.50% purity. The aforementioned amount of gold was seized from a passenger of a SpiceJet flight, who was returning from Dubai. Following the incident, an investigation has been initiated. Further details on the matter is awaited.