A public transport driver identified as Mario Quispe, 35, was murdered in the district of San Martín de Porres (SMP).
The attack occurred in the Cerro Candela area, when the victim was driving a minivan from the Transporte Nor Lima company. The crime was allegedly motivated by the company's refusal to pay the fees demanded by extortion gangs operating in the area.
The murder occurred in a context of increasing violence against transporters. According to witnesses, the extortionists, presumably Venezuelan, placed stickers on the transport units to identify those who paid the sums demanded.
The murder occurred on the same day that the state of emergency declared in several districts of Lima and Callao ended, a measure adopted by the Government to stop the wave of crime in the capital.
Paradoxically, hours after the murder in SMP another driver from the same company was shot on Carlos Izaguirre Avenue, in front of the Lima Norte Prosecutor's Office. The latter is in critical condition.
"They demand money from us every day. If we don't pay, they threaten or kill us," said one of the affected drivers.
These criminal gangs operate with such impunity that they even divided the transport routes into "territories", identified with stickers representing different criminal groups.
The Nor Lima transporters are not the only ones affected. The extortions reached companies of various modes of transport in Lima and Callao, which shows a structural problem that transcends a single jurisdiction.
The incident occurred at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, where Mrs. Nwadigo was seen slapping and shouting at the child as he struggled to write the numeral “6.”
The video sparked public outrage, prompting immediate action from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA).
In a statement, the Lagos DSVA said, “We thank everyone who brought the disturbing incident of a teacher physically abusing a 3-year-old boy to our attention.
We are pleased to announce that the teacher has been arrested by Owutu FSU, and an investigation is underway. Educational institutions should be safe, nurturing spaces for all children under their care.
The State Government is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child by enforcing strict regulations, holding offenders accountable, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote a zero-tolerance policy for abuse in any form.”
At least 17 people were injured when an elephant ran amok during the Puthiyangadi 'nercha' at BP Angadi, Tirur, in Malappuram. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Wednesday.
The elephant, Paakkath Sreekuttan, grabbed a person with its trunk, twisted him, and hurled him into the crowd. The man is in critical condition and receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kottakkal, said sources.
Many of the injuries resulted from the ensuing panic as people stumbled and fell while trying to escape.
The situation was brought under control around 2:15 am when the mahout successfully calmed the elephant, preventing further harm.
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hit the Tibet region on Tuesday, specifically in Tingri County , near the border with Nepal and Bhutan . The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the China Earthquake Networks
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