Bengaluru Man Says Movers And Packers Stole Items Worth Lakhs, Firm Reacts

Moving is never easy. It takes time to find a reliable moving company. But even after that, you can deal with missing items or unforeseen fees that can make your moving trip a living nightmare. In one such instance, a Bengaluru man recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his nightmarish incident which led to the "most horrific 48 hours" of his life. In an X thread, the user, Ankit Mayank, shared he shifted his house on August 14th, for which he hired a movers and packers company, Halef International Pvt Ltd. He claimed that the firm's 7-member team allegedly stole items and cash worth lakhs. 

"THE MOST HORRIFIC 48 HOURS OF MY LIFE! I had to shift my house on 14th August, for which I had hired a movers & packers company 'Halef International Pvt Ltd' But that turned out to be the worst decision & the biggest nightmare of my life," the man wrote while sharing a video of his messy house. 

THE MOST HORRIFIC 48 HOURS OF MY LIFE❗

I had to shift my house on 14th August, for which I had hired a movers & packers company ‘Halef International Pvt Ltd' (@halefint2019)

But that turned out to be the worst decision & the biggest nightmare of my life ?

PLEASE SHARE ? pic.twitter.com/fjWppEtbAH

— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) August 16, 2024

In the following post, he said that items including a bag worth Rs 8 lakh were missing, while a bag that had Rs 2 lakh, a pair of gold earrings, 2 gold bangles and other important things were stolen too. "Local Police & the company manager himself agreed that it was stolen by their team members," the man wrote. 

Further, he said that the movers and packers created an "unimaginable" mess at his house. "All trollies, bags & suitcases are left opened in horrible manner. All the important documents papers are just lying around on the floor. Several of them are missing too, or damaged," he wrote. 

"Many expensive things like imported perfumes (Dior), limited edition - 50 year old pens (Gold plated), few bags are still missing/damaged. Several important documents & property papers are missing too. The damage to few furniture & house belongings like cupboards are additional," Mr Mayank continued. 

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However, he said that the company is "shrugging from the responsibility by saying only their stall is responsible, not us". "Such shamelessness despite the fact that we had hired their services & those thieves were sent by them & were representing the company itself," the man wrote. He also went on to claim that the police too do not seem to be serious. 

"Both me & my wife @mrs_roh08 haven't slept for over 48 hours & are living the biggest nightmare of our life. It is emotionally very challenging for my wife as few stolen things belong to her mother who is in coma for the past 15 months. WE ARE MENTALLY & EMOTIONALLY BROKEN," he wrote. 

Meanwhile, the movers and packers company responded to Mr Mayank's post, saying that an investigation into the matter is underway. "It's important to remember that every situation has multiple perspectives. Let the police investigation and judicial process reveal the truth based on actual facts and evidence," the company said. 

It's important to remember that every situation has multiple perspectives. Let the police investigation and judicial process reveal the truth based on actual facts and evidence. https://t.co/tdcKwqYGu8 pic.twitter.com/mnpfhB2pFS

— Halef International (@halefint2019) August 17, 2024

In a lengthy statement, Halef International clarified the sequence of events. It said that the couple did not inform that they were availing the services for the transportation of cash, jewellery and other valuable items. "We had clearly informed them in advance to personally take care of all valuable items prior itself," it said. 

The firm also accused the couple of unlawfully detaining the team, confiscating the vehicle keys and holding the employees for 24 hours in their house. "Over the course of 72 hours, the couple made increasingly outrageous claims... this couple is clearly attempting to extort the company by manipulating their social media following and making baseless claims," it added. 

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Congress' Organisational Reshuffle Ahead Of 4 Assembly Polls

In a significant organisational reshuffle ahead of the assembly polls, the Congress on Friday appointed Tariq Hameed Karra as president of its Jammu and Kashmir unit and Keshav Mahto Kamlesh as chief of the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee.

While Mr Karra replaces Vikar Rasool Wani in Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Kamlesh takes over from Rajesh Thakur.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also appointed two working presidents for Jammu and Kashmir - Tara Chand and Raman Bhalla - as the party gets battle-ready for assembly polls in the Union Territory, the dates of which were announced by the Election Commission on Friday.

Mr Kharge has also appointed Mr Wani as a special invitee to the Congress Working Committee (CWC) with immediate effect. Mr Karra has been relieved from his current position as permanent invitee to the CWC, the party said in a statement.

"The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing Pradesh Congress Committee president Vikar Rasool Wani," the statement said.

In Jharkhand, where assembly polls are due later this year, the Congress also appointed Rameshwar Oraon as Leader of the Congress Legislature Party with immediate effect.

In significant appointments from Maharashtra, where elections are also due later this year, Mr Kharge appointed Balasaheb Thorat as a member of the CWC and Mohd Arif Naseem Khan as a special invitee to the CWC.

The Congress president has also appointed Syed Muzaffar Hussain as the working president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.

The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedules for assembly elections to Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir will vote in three phases on September 18, September 25 and October 1. The elections in Haryana will be held in a single phase on October 1. The results of both will be announced on October 4.

These will be the first assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and its reorganisation into a Union Territory.

The schedule for assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra are yet to be announced. 

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Top Medical Body Suggests Not More Than 74 Hours Work Week For Medics

Excessive duty hours pose risks to the physical and mental health of medics and also compromise patient safety, an NMC taskforce said while recommending that resident doctors work no more than 74 hours a week and get a day off every week.

Ensuring seven to eight hours of sleep daily for medical students is crucial for their mental and physical health and requests for leave should be judiciously considered and not unreasonably declined, the National Task Force on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Medical Students said in its report.

Collaborative planning of duty hours by heads of departments, faculty, senior residents and residents needs to be done and, if there is an increased clinical workload, the hospital or medical college should hire more senior residents and medical officers, it said.

"It is imperative to recognise that postgraduates and interns primarily serve educational purposes rather than filling gaps in healthcare staffing," it added.

Strict implementation of National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations on ragging is also mandatory, according to the taskforce report.

It emphasised that medical colleges should have active anti-ragging cells with strict penalties for offenders to mitigate the stress induced by ragging.

Medical colleges could consider granting a 10-day vacation at least once a year to both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students on a rotational basis, the taskforce said and unsderscored that this would allow the medics to meet their family members that could foster bonding.

It also called for appropriate conditions such as comfortable rest areas, nutritious meals and hydration facilities for medics during duty hours.

Hospitals should provide regular breaks and ensure food availability in duty rooms, it said.

The taskforce also recommended a gatekeeper training programme in medical colleges aimed at establishing a proactive network for identifying at-risk individuals and connecting them with professional help.

This programme will involve comprehensive training for participants to recognise warning signs and refer students to mental health services.

With the support of psychiatry departments, local protocols should be developed and the gatekeeper training programme initiated across the campus, involving all stakeholders, the taskforce said.

"Mental health education should be integrated into undergraduate and postgraduate curricula through lectures, workshops and seminars," it said in the report and recommended that medical teachers, students and the administration should undergo regular training in mental health -- either through periodic in-person sessions or online via the Swayam portal.

"The training modules should cover mental health, stress management, building resilience, prevention of substance use, gatekeeper training and basic counselling techniques. Specific emphasis should be placed on handling confidentiality matters concerning individuals with mental illness," it said.

It also called for abolishing fees for repeating semesters, saying this would reduce economic burden and stress.

Transparent and standardised grading systems and an independent appeals process are essential, it added.

For evaluation and assessment methods, it said "a fair and unbiased evaluation system is essential" and suggested that institutions could offer a mix of grading systems to reduce stress and promote a collaborative learning environment.

The task force also recommended introducing supplementary exams to reduce academic pressure and anxiety and for providing a fairer assessment system and supporting student wellbeing.

It suggested announcing exam results using roll numbers to enhance privacy, reduce stress and promote a fair academic environment.

Expanding postgraduate medical seats addresses healthcare needs, enhances specialist care and reduces student migration, the report said.

The taskforce also recommended abolishing seat-leaving fees or bonds.

Students who abandon their seats after admission should be prohibited from applying to medical colleges for 24 months from the date of leaving, it suggested.

Additionally, medical colleges can fill the vacated seat in the same category (government/management seat) in the next calendar year.

The report said a comprehensive orientation programme within four weeks for undergraduate students and two weeks for postgraduate students upon joining was essential for new entrants.

"This programme should introduce students to the medical profession, campus resources and the importance of physical, mental and spiritual health," it said and also recommended involving family members during the induction programme and periodically, at least once a year, reasoning that it would help them understand the expectations and stressors faced by medics.

This understanding would enable families to provide effective support and enhance the ability of students to cope with academic and clinical demands.

"Implementing a 24/7 support system, such as the TeleMANAS initiative by the Union Ministry of Health, is advisable. Medical colleges should have plans for referral, evaluation, management and follow-up for students with mental illnesses. Confidential, accessible counselling services must be widely promoted. Medical colleges should consider appointing at least two counsellors for every 500 students," the report said.

Medical colleges should provide free diagnostics and treatment, including medicines, for physical and mental health issues within the campus, it stated.

The taskforce also suggested that the NMC should establish a national portal for grievance redress, enabling secure and efficient complaint handling

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"Women Attacked, Disrobed, On Bengal's Streets": Governor Turns The Screw

Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has expressed displeasure with the state police's handling of the rape-murder of a young doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. He has also called an emergency meeting with Vice Chancellors of the state's universities and will also hold a meeting with protesters tomorrow.

"The Governor has expressed his displeasure on complicity and alleged connivance of the police in matters of crime, particularly campus crimes," read a statement from the Governor's House.

Such a crime "shames the whole of Bengal, shames India.. and humanity," he said in a video message.

Bengal, he said, "has to see reason".

"We have seen incidents women being attacked on street, disrobing... Flogging on the street... public flogging. All this is repeatedly happening on the streets of Bengal," added the Governor, who has been at loggerheads with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her government in the past.

"Is this the place where Rabindranath Tagore said, 'Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high'," he said, quoting a poem by the Nobel laureate.

Effective protection should be given to girl students, women staff and members of non-teaching staff immediately, he said.

The statement from his office said the Governor "deplores the absolute failure of the Kolkata Police in handling the case in a just and fair manner".  It also said that he has met many delegations over the matter and will be having discussions with the protestors tomorrow.

Though the case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the protests in Bengal are continuing. It has cascaded over the state's borders and spread across the country, with even small towns out to show solidarity.

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"Attack Could Have Been Avoided": Father Of Murdered British Indian Teen

The parents of a British Indian medical student who was stabbed to death with her friend in Nottingham last year said on Tuesday that the attack could have been avoided if the attacker's mental health condition had been managed appropriately by the medics treating him.

Grace O'Malley Kumar, 19, was returning to her university with her friend Barnaby Webber, also 19, when accosted by knife-wielding Valdo Calocane.

A review by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates healthcare services in England, highlighted "a series of errors, omissions and misjudgements" by mental health services involving Calocane.

“I think I can categorically say that if this man had been treated and had taken his treatment, this whole attack would have been avoided,” Dr Sanjoy Kumar, the father of Grace, told the BBC.

He has joined the affected families to demand a “statutory public inquiry led by a judge” to help change things for the better.

"We have to concentrate on Nottingham first and learn from what went wrong because these systems are parallel across the country," he said.

In the wake of the stabbings in June last year, Caloane – in his 30s – pleaded guilty to manslaughter which resulted in him being sentenced to a mental health order to be detained in a high-security hospital.

The CQC review was ordered by the then health secretary, Victoria Atkins, into the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) – the healthcare body that dealt with his care between May 2020 and September 2022.

“He presented with symptoms of psychosis and appeared to have little understanding or acceptance of his condition. Issues with him taking his medication were also recorded from early on. This review finds that there appear to have been a series of errors, omissions, and misjudgements in his care,” the report finds.

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the government and Attorney General were "actively considering" how best to set up an inquiry.

In a joint statement in response to the CQC report, the victims' families said: "This report demonstrates gross, systemic failures in the mental health trust in their dealings with Calocane, from beginning to end.

"Clinicians involved at every stage of Calocane's care must bear a heavy burden of responsibility for their failures and poor decision-making. Sadly, this is the first of what we expect to be a series of damning reports concerning failures by public bodies in the lead up to the killings of our loved ones, and beyond. Along with the Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire police forces, these departments and individual professionals have blood on their hands."

Grace O'Malley Kumar was a medical student who was on her way back to Nottingham University with Barnaby Webber when Calocane stabbed them to death and then went on to murder school caretaker Ian Coates nearby before being arrested. Calocane was sentenced in January to a Hospital Order with a Restriction Order under Sections 37 and 41 of the UK Mental Health Act 1983.

A review into the "unduly lenient" sentencing complaints in the case earlier this year recommended for the government to consider re-categorising homicide.

"Progress is slowly being made and we will continue in our fight to ensure there is full organisational and individual accountability for the horrific events of 13 June 2023. We will also fight to ensure that appropriate changes and improvements to our systems and laws are made, so as to ensure that a tragedy of this level is prevented from ever happening again," the victims' families added in their joint statement. 

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Child Among 5 Killed As Car Falls Into Roadside Canal In Bihar: Cops

Five people including a child were killed after the car they were travelling in fell into the roadside Sone canal in the Dawood Nagar area of Aurangabad district on Tuesday.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Dawood Nagar, Rishi Raj, said, "The incident took place near Chaman Bigha village on the Barun-Dawood Nagar canal road. Prima facie it appears the driver lost control of the speeding car and the vehicle fell into the canal."

Upon receiving information from the local villagers, police reached the spot of the incident and found that five people in the car had died.

Subsequently, the bodies of the those dead were recovered by the police.

Block Development Officer (BDO) Mohd Zafar Imam, Circle Officer (CO) Shailendra Kumar Yadav, and Station House Officer (SHO) Fahim Azad Khan reached the spot with their team.

According to SHO Fahim Azad Khan, "Prima facie information has been received that four of the dead are residents of Rajiv Nagar in Patna and the driver is a resident of Ara."

"Efforts are being made to contact the family members," the official said.

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Some Parties Running Campaign That India Unsafe For Minorities: Minister

Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday that a campaign was being run in India and outside to project that minorities were not safe in the country and accused some parties and organisations of defaming the nation through overseas media.

Speaking at a programme of the BJP's Minority Morcha, he said minorities from neighbouring countries had found refuge in India over the decades, be it from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, and also referred to Tibetan refugees from China and pro-democracy activists from Myanmar.

If any disturbance occurs in the neighbourhood, everyone thinks India is safe and comes here, he said at the "Dr Kalam Startup Youth Award Ceremony" in memory of former president APJ Abdul Kalam.

"At such a time there are some parties and organisations in our country ... They go to western countries and use their media to defame (India) and say it is not safe for minorities," Mr Rijiju said, asking members of the morcha to strongly counter such a campaign.

This campaign is being run in a calculated and organised manner, he claimed.

The BJP leader also said there was no discrimination against minorities in India and everyone considered themselves a proud Indian.

He claimed that there might be six minority communities in India, according to the Constitution, but "practically, physically, technically, emotionally, socially" there were no minorities.

Everyone is equal and it is not that any community is made to feel weak because it is a minority community, he said.

Rijiju, a Buddhist, said he himself belonged to a minority community but never felt like one.

He said India's standing improved globally under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it was on course to become the third largest economy.

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