The investigation into the murder of BJP aide Chandranath Rath has taken a dramatic turn after the CBI officially cleared Ballia resident Raj Singh of any involvement in the case. What began as a routine Ayodhya darshan trip reportedly turned into a 10-day custodial nightmare for Singh, who claims he was picked up due to mistaken identity and forced to live in fear while under detention in Kolkata. According to Raj Singh, CCTV footage, mobile location data and other records ultimately helped investigators establish that he had no connection to the murder. Following his release, Singh and his family have raised serious allegations against the police, accusing officials of damaging their reputation without properly verifying facts. He has also alleged threats, intimidation and fear of a fake encounter during the days he spent in custody. WATCH

Mumbai’s Bandra remains on edge as the massive Bombay High Court-directed demolition drive enters a decisive Day 3. Authorities say more than 85&#37 of the ₹600 crore Western Railway land has now been cleared in one of the city’s biggest anti-encroachment operations in recent years. The demolition push near the Bandra skywalk witnessed dramatic scenes after protests intensified, leading to heavy stone pelting, police action, detentions, and multiple injuries. Several police personnel and protesters were reportedly hurt during clashes that erupted amid the ongoing clearance operation. Nirmal Nagar Police detained several individuals as rioting and assault cases surfaced following the unrest. WATCH