A woman who survived the terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Australia has accused police of failing to act decisively during the shooting and of preventing her from attempting to stop the attackers.

Speaking on Monday’s episode of The Erin Molan Show, survivor Vanessa Miller described moments of chaos and fear as a father and son opened fire on the gathering, killing at least 16 people and injuring around 40 others. One of the attackers was shot dead by police at the scene, while the other was wounded and taken into custody.

Miller said police officers appeared more focused on restraining her than confronting the attackers.

“This is where it’s just so real and so disappointing in our government. These police officers were hiding behind a car. I tried to grab one of their guns. One grabs me. He says, ‘No,’” she said.

Expressing anger at what she described as police inaction, Miller said, “These men, these police officers, they know who I am. And I hope they’re hearing this. You are weak. You could have saved so many more people’s lives. They were just standing there listening and watching this all happen, holding me back.”

She claimed only two officers were present at the scene initially.

“Two police officers. Where are the others? Not there. Nobody was there. Everyone, the public, helped. Nobody else.”

Miller also recounted being separated from her three-year-old daughter during the attack and said her child was saved by a bystander.

“My little three-year-old was saved by a pregnant woman who saw her crying and screaming, ‘Mommy, daddy,’ running around while everyone was on the floor. She’s lucky to be alive. And I know that today.”

Describing the emotional toll of the attack, Miller said the experience was deeply traumatic.

“It was so traumatic. We’re looking at celebrating Hanukkah, a festival of light. Last night we lit Hanukkah candles, and our message was encouraging people around the world to light candles for the victims that perished and for those in hospital.”

She said the attack reflected a broader failure to protect the Jewish community despite known threats.

“We’ve got to fight this antisemitism. How can we not be entitled to go to a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach and be shot at like animals—like sitting ducks?”

Miller directly criticised the Australian government, alleging prior awareness of threats.

“The government has to do more. They know there’s a threat against the Jewish people. They’ve got blood on their hands, and they know it. They will deny, deny, deny—but they know it.”

The attackers were identified as Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, both described as being of Pakistani descent. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the two had reportedly travelled to the Philippines, where they received training prior to carrying out the attack. Police also reportedly found homemade ISIS flags inside Naveed Akram’s vehicle.

Australia introduced strict gun control laws following the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, mandating the surrender of semi-automatic and certain pump-action firearms. Despite these laws, one of the attackers was reported to have used a pump-action shotgun with an extended magazine during the Bondi Beach attack.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Source: Independent Journal Review

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The Supreme Court has transferred the investigation into the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives during a TVK rally on 27 September 2025, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), observing that comments made by senior Tamil Nadu police officers before the media may create doubts about the impartiality of the ongoing probe by the State’s Special Investigation Team (SIT).

“Looking to the political undertone of the case and the fact that, without having regard to the gravity of the incident, the comments made before the media by top officers of the Police Department may create doubt in the minds of the citizenry on impartiality and fair investigation,” the bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice NV Anjarao said in its order.

The Court noted that petitioners had raised concerns that an investigation conducted by the same police force, whose top officials had publicly exonerated their subordinates, “would lack the element of fairness and impartiality.” The Bench added, “Prima facie, this fact in itself creates a doubt in the minds of the general public about the independence and impartiality of the investigation.”

Describing the tragedy as one that “has definitely left an imprint in the minds of citizens throughout the country,” the Court said that with 41 people dead and over 100 injured, the incident raises questions regarding the fundamental rights of victims’ families and demands a “fair, independent and credible investigation.” The Bench emphasized, “The faith and trust of the general public in the process of investigation must be restored in the criminal justice system, and one way to instill such trust is by ensuring that the investigation is completely impartial, independent and unbiased.”

Invoking its extraordinary powers to ensure public confidence, the Court issued interim directions transferring the investigation of FIR No. 855/2025, registered at Karur Town Police Station, to the CBI. “The Director, CBI, shall appoint a senior officer to take charge of the case and form a team to assist in the investigation,” the Court said. The Superintendent of Police and SHO of Karur Town PS, along with the SIT constituted by the High Court and the Enquiry Commission set up by the Chief Minister, have been directed to hand over all case records, evidence, and digital material to the CBI immediately.

Additionally, the Supreme Court formed a three-member Supervisory Committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi and two senior IPS officers (to be chosen by Justice Rastogi), to monitor the CBI probe.

Highlighting the constitutional importance of fair investigation, the Court said, “There cannot be any doubt that fair investigation is the right of a citizen.”

The stampede occurred during a TVK rally in Karur, resulting in 41 deaths and injuries to over 100 persons. The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) had earlier refused to order a CBI investigation, prompting multiple petitions in the Supreme Court. TVK had approached the Court challenging the Madras High Court Chennai Bench’s order constituting an SIT of only Tamil Nadu officers to probe the incident.

(Source: Live Law)

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State Secretary A. Asuvathaman has demanded that a criminal case be registered against Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan after a shocking incident outside the Madras High Court, where a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by VCK goons following a minor collision involving the MP’s car.

In a shocking display of hooliganism in broad daylight, VCK goons allegedly assaulted a lawyer, simply for questioning a car driver who had hit him. The car, notably, was carrying VCK leader Thiru @thirumaofficial.

Ironically, what makes it worse is that Thiru @thirumaofficial… pic.twitter.com/ZOk8fm9gm9

— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) October 7, 2025

According to Asuvathaman’s statement, the incident occurred when a lawyer on a two-wheeler reportedly came near Thirumavalavan’s vehicle in front of the High Court premises. The VCK leader’s car allegedly brushed against the two-wheeler, leading to an altercation. Eyewitnesses claimed that VCK supporters accompanying Thirumavalavan attacked the lawyer on the spot. The injured lawyer was later seen running into the Madras Bar Council building for safety, with the video of the incident now circulating widely on social media.

Asuvathaman described the attack as a “blatant assault right in front of the temple of law” and said it had “shaken the conscience of the legal fraternity.” He questioned how VCK cadres had the audacity to attack a lawyer right in front of the Madras High Court complex, saying it reflected the “complete collapse of law and order in Tamil Nadu.”

He accused the DMK-led government of creating a culture of impunity, stating that the lax enforcement of law had emboldened political mobs to act violently even within the premises of the judiciary. He said the ruling party’s inaction had left lawyers— “those who protect the law”—vulnerable to such attacks.

Calling for strong institutional action, the BJP leader urged the Madras High Court Advocates Association (MHAA) to immediately intervene and declare a major protest against what he termed “an attack on the legal community.” He warned that silence from the association would be tantamount to approving violence against lawyers.

Asuvathaman also appealed to the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Bar Councils to take cognizance of the incident, pointing out that the assault occurred right at the doorstep of the Bar Council building. He said that with Bar Council elections approaching, the members must reflect on their responsibility to uphold the rights and dignity of the legal profession.

He further demanded that the Tamil Nadu Police identify and arrest all those involved in the assault, naming Thirumavalavan as the prime accused. “If the forces inciting violence go unpunished, law and order in Tamil Nadu will be in question,” his statement said.

Asuvathaman called on the Madras High Court to take up the case suo motu, emphasizing that the court must act to safeguard its own dignity and the public’s trust in the judiciary. He said that allowing such a violent act to go unaddressed would damage the court’s reputation for impartial justice.

Concluding his statement, the BJP State Secretary urged the Tamil Nadu government to enact a Lawyers Protection Act to ensure the safety of advocates, including provisions shielding them from misuse of certain laws, such as the SC/ST Act, in cases involving professional disputes.

Asuvathaman said the incident exemplified the deteriorating security climate under the current administration and demanded immediate, visible action against both the assailants and their political leaders.

உயர்நீதிமன்றத்தின் முன்பாகவே வழக்கறிஞர் மீது தாக்குதல். திருமாவளவன் மீது வழக்கு பதியவேண்டும்.

பாஜக மாநில செயலாளர் அஸ்வத்தாமன் அறிக்கை

இன்று சென்னை உயர்நீதிமன்றம் சென்ற விசிக தலைவர் திருமாவளவன், தன்னுடைய ஆடம்பர காரின் முன் வழிகொடுத்து விலகாமல், இடையூறாக இருசக்கரவாகனத்தில்… pic.twitter.com/OwEAi2Wvk4

— Ashvathaman Allimuthu (@asuvathaman) October 7, 2025

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A scuffle broke out near the Madras High Court in Chennai on 7 October 2025 after a vehicle carrying Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan was involved in a minor collision with a two-wheeler. The incident led to chaos when members of Thirumavalavan’s entourage allegedly assaulted the motorist involved in the accident.

According to eyewitnesses, the car in which Thirumavalavan was travelling reportedly brushed against a two-wheeler, prompting an argument between the rider and the driver. The situation escalated when several VCK goons accompanying the leader allegedly attacked the rider and damaged the vehicle. The altercation took place in the vicinity of the High Court, leading to public outrage over the conduct of the political workers.

BJP leader K. Annamalai condemned the incident on social media, describing it as an act of hooliganism in broad daylight. He alleged that the victim, identified as a lawyer, was beaten for merely questioning the car driver who had hit him. He further pointed out the irony that Thirumavalavan had been returning from a protest condemning the recent attack on Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai, only for his own supporters to be involved in an assault soon after.

Annamalai also criticised the state government and police, questioning whether a case would be registered in the same manner as in previous instances where vehicles linked to opposition figures, including actor-politician Vijay, were involved in minor collisions. He called for the immediate seizure of Thirumavalavan’s vehicle and action against those involved in the assault.

Sharing the video of the incident on X, he wrote, “In a shocking display of hooliganism in broad daylight, VCK goons allegedly assaulted a lawyer, simply for questioning a car driver who had hit him. The car, notably, was carrying VCK leader Thiru @thirumaofficial. Ironically, what makes it worse is that Thiru @thirumaofficial avl was returning from a protest condemning the attack on the Chief Justice of India, only for his own entourage to attack an advocate soon after.”

In a shocking display of hooliganism in broad daylight, VCK goons allegedly assaulted a lawyer, simply for questioning a car driver who had hit him. The car, notably, was carrying VCK leader Thiru @thirumaofficial.

Ironically, what makes it worse is that Thiru @thirumaofficial… pic.twitter.com/ZOk8fm9gm9

— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) October 7, 2025

The police have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident or confirmed whether any complaints have been filed. The episode has sparked fresh political controversy in Tamil Nadu, with opposition leaders accusing the ruling alliance of double standards in handling law and order violations linked to its allies.

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Two police officers were arrested today (30 September 2025) for the alleged sexual assault of a young woman from Andhra Pradesh in a shocking incident that has sent waves of outrage through the district.

The accused, identified as Sub-Inspector Suresh Raj and Constable Sundar attached to the Tiruvannamalai East Police Station, were taken into custody following a formal complaint by the victim.

According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred on the Enthal Bypass Road where the two officers were stationed for vehicle inspection duty. A small cargo vehicle carrying fruits from Andhra Pradesh, with two sisters as passengers, was stopped for routine inspection.

The police allegedly separated the two siblings during the inspection. In a deeply disturbing turn of events, the officers are accused of taking the women to a nearby grove in the Enthal area where one of them was sexually assaulted in the presence of her sister.

After the alleged assault, the officers reportedly threatened the women before leaving the scene. The victim was subsequently admitted to the Tiruvannamalai Government Medical College Hospital for medical treatment and examination, with additional police security deployed at the facility.

Local authorities have confirmed the arrest of both police personnel and stated that a serious investigation is underway. The police are actively interrogating the accused officers to establish the complete sequence of events and determine the extent of the crime.

This incident has caused widespread shock and anger among local residents, raising serious questions about police conduct and women’s safety in the region. The case has drawn immediate political attention, with opposition leaders already demanding accountability from the state administration.

The investigation continues as authorities work to gather all relevant evidence and ensure justice for the victims.

(With inputs from ETV Bharat)

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(With inputs from The New Indian Express)

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Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthiran has strongly criticised the DMK government, alleging that law and order in the state has collapsed and police officers are being attacked. In a statement issued on Thursday, Nagenthiran pointed to the shocking incident in Pulianthope, Chennai, where police officers, who tried to arrest an inebriated gang engaged in robbery, were assaulted in broad daylight.

The BJP leader said this brazen attack reflects the DMK government’s administrative failure and has created fear among the public while demoralising government officials. He further alleged that even inside the police station, in the presence of an inspector, the accused used abusive language, issued death threats, and vandalised property without fear of consequences.

“This proves that under DMK rule, the public has lost trust in the police while criminals have lost all fear of the law,” Nagenthiran charged. According to him, such incidents are not isolated. Over the last four years, attacks on police personnel across Tamil Nadu have risen steadily. Nagenthiran questioned whether the reason lay in the police being reduced to a “kangaroo court” that merely carried out DMK’s political orders, thereby emboldening criminals. He also raised concerns that integrity and strength within the force may have weakened under the direct control of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

Calling the situation “extremely dangerous”, Nagenthiran said the Chief Minister’s repeated claims of “crushing crime with an iron hand” have turned out to be empty words. The TN BJP chief urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to act immediately to end the “violence directed at police officers”, ensure their safety, and empower them to carry out their duties without compromise.

Nagenthiran concluded that only by guaranteeing the safety and independence of the police can the state restore public confidence in its law and order machinery.

-IANS

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Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat has come under scrutiny following revelations of a series of high-value property transactions, even as the Union Territory grapples with one of its deadliest terrorist attacks in recent years.

Prabhat, a 1992-batch IPS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, took over as J&K’s top cop in October 2024. Just two months later, in December, he and his family acquired an eight-bigha plot of agricultural land in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, for ₹9.6 crore. The land, located in Phathi Baruah Kothi of Manali tehsil in Kullu district, was jointly registered in the names of his wife Poonam and son Ahaan. Records show a total transaction cost exceeding ₹10 crore, factoring in a stamp duty of ₹76 lakh and a registration fee of ₹19 lakh.

This purchase is part of a pattern. In 2023, while serving with the CRPF, Prabhat also acquired a luxury bungalow in Chandigarh’s elite Sector 5 area for ₹26.23 crore—believed to be one of the most expensive real estate deals by an IPS officer in recent times. The bungalow is jointly owned by Prabhat, his wife, and his son.

According to Prabhat’s disclosure to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Chandigarh property was financed through a transaction involving Vijay Bansal, a businessman based in Gulab Bagh, Uttam Nagar, West Delhi. Prabhat claims Bansal provided an advance in exchange for three agricultural plots in Zirakpur, Punjab, two of which were ancestral properties inherited from his grandfather D.S. Mohi.

While the timing of the transactions is raising eyebrows, the source of funds and the valuation methods have also prompted questions. Prabhat’s declaration cites a monthly government salary of ₹2,24,100, leaving gaps about how the crores-worth of transactions were arranged.

Further, Prabhat spent ₹1.8 crore in 2023 on renovations and additions to the Chandigarh bungalow. Additional property disclosures include:

• A ₹2.35 crore plot in Zirakpur gifted by his mother Archana Mohi in 2021.

• A ₹37-lakh flat in Motia’s Royal Oasis in Zirakpur, purchased in 2013.

• A ₹9-crore bungalow inherited from his father in 2015.

• A ₹25-lakh house in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

These revelations come amid national mourning and public outrage over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which left 27 Indian tourists dead. The attack is widely believed to have been carried out by Pakistan-backed militants. The timing of these property disclosures, alongside the tragedy and Prabhat’s recent appointment as DGP, has intensified scrutiny.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reportedly received full documentation of the transactions, as required for senior officers under central deputation, but the scale and timing of the purchases—especially amid heightened security concerns in Kashmir—have raised eyebrows within bureaucratic and political circles.

Prabhat, who was previously decorated with three Police Gallantry Medals and the Parakram Padak, has long been known for his expertise in counter-insurgency operations. He earlier headed Andhra Pradesh’s elite anti-Naxal Greyhounds and served in key postings in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, and with the CRPF and ITBP in Jammu and Kashmir.

He was appointed as J&K DGP in October 2024 following the retirement of his predecessor, R.R. Swain. His appointment was seen as a strategic move by the Centre, considering his experience with insurgency and terrorism. However, the latest revelations may cast a shadow over his tenure.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the Pahalgam terror probe, examining all angles including potential lapses in intelligence and preparedness.

(With inputs from The New Indian)

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AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has demanded a thorough investigation into the attempted suicide of a labourer outside the RK Nagar police station. He has called for stringent action against the police if allegations of negligence are substantiated. According to reports, the laborer’s desperate act stemmed from the alleged refusal of police to register his complaint.

The man had sought help, claiming his life was under threat from individuals working at a workshop in the Pulianthope area. Dhinakaran criticized the police for their reported indifference, which he described as emblematic of a larger issue.

Taking to his official X handle to slam the DMK government, TTK Dinakaran wrote, “A laborer attempted suicide by setting himself on fire in front of the police station after the complaint was refused – strict action should be taken against the negligent RK Nagar police station guards. The news that a laborer from Pulianthope area, who attempted suicide by pouring petrol in front of the RK Nagar police station in Chennai, is receiving treatment in a hospital with burns all over his body and is in a life-threatening condition is shocking. It is said that the main reason for the suicide attempt was the refusal to accept the complaint filed by the laborer at the RK Nagar police station, alleging that his life was in danger due to some people working in a workshop in the Pulianthope area, and the poor treatment he received.

The reason why such tragic incidents occur right in front of the police station is that the police, which should be responsible for addressing the grievances and suffering of the people and providing them with appropriate protection, has become the puppet of the ruling party. Already, in a context where police torture and deaths are said to be on the rise in Tamil Nadu since the DMK came to power, a few police officers who continue to treat those who come to file complaints with disrespect and act indifferently have created distrust among the public towards the entire police force. Therefore, I urge Chief Minister Shri. M.K. Stalin to conduct a proper investigation into the incident of a laborer attempting suicide in front of the R.K. Nagar police station and take strict action against the police officers if it is confirmed that they acted negligently. @CMOTamilnadu”

புகாரை ஏற்க மறுத்ததால் காவல்நிலையம் முன்பாகவே தீக்குளித்து தற்கொலைக்கு முயன்ற கூலித் தொழிலாளி – அலட்சியமாக செயல்பட்ட ஆர்.கே.நகர் காவல்நிலைய காவலர்கள் மீது கடுமையான நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும்.

சென்னை ஆர்.கே.நகர் காவல் நிலையத்தின் முன்பாக, பெட்ரோல் ஊற்றி தற்கொலைக்கு முயன்ற…

— TTV Dhinakaran (@TTVDhinakaran) January 21, 2025

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A police officer was arrested in Salem on 8 January 2025, for attempting to defraud the public by collecting money via GPay, claiming he urgently needed funds and would return the money later.

The officer, identified as Kalaiselvan, an armed reserve police officer from Tambaram, had come to Salem on leave. He targeted residents in the Sevvaipettai and Ammapettai areas, presenting himself as a police officer in urgent need of ₹3,500. He promised to repay the amount immediately in the E-Sevai centers, gaining the trust of the Salem public, who believed his story and sent the money.

However, it was later alleged that Kalaiselvan had evaded repayment and defrauded at least three individuals. The public, realizing they had been scammed, caught him and handed him over to the police. The Sevvaipettai police responded to the scene, arrested him, and initiated an investigation into the matter.

According to the locals, Kalaiselvan had defrauded at least four to five individuals that day alone, and some had trusted him due to his previous stint at the local police station between 2014 and 2016, making it easier for him to gain their confidence.

"3600 இருந்தா ஜிபே பண்ணுங்க.. இப்பவே பணமா தரேன்னு சொல்லிட்டு தப்பிச்சு போக பாத்தாரு.." – நூதன முறையில் பணம் பறித்த காவலரை மடக்கி பிடித்து போலீசில் ஒப்படைத்த பாதிக்கப்பட்டவர்கள்..#Salem | #Police | #Gpay | #Money | #Arrested pic.twitter.com/Z1zvw3TiPA

— Polimer News (@polimernews) January 10, 2025

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