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Here Is The True Story Behind The Netflix’s Khakee On IPS Officer Amit Lodha
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Partially based on Inspector Amit Lodha’s book of 2018, Bihar Diaries: The True Story of How Bihar’s Most Dangerous Criminal Was Caught, a Netflix series was created. The seven-episode drama Khakee: The Bihar Chapter on the OTT platform Netflix has garnered attention and is being watched by all. But the Inspector General (IG) in the Bihar Police, Amit Lodha has been suspended for his alleged linkup with Netflix.
According to reports, in Bihar, Nitish Kumar’s government has filed a case of alleged corruption against him for “signing a commercial deal with Netflix while holding an official position.”
Seems like the 1998-batch IPS officer got into some real-life trouble for going into the limelight. The Bihar Cadre officer’s corruption charge indicates that he used his official position for personal financial profits.
But is it a simple case of misconduct and action? Or something more?
Let’s dig deep into the true story behind the Netflix series Khakee
The answers to a few questions lie in the past. From the 1990s to the mid-2000s, a reign of terror was established in Bihar’s Nawada, Sheikhpura, and Nalanda districts. The thugs responsible were Ashok Mahto and sharpshooter Pintu Mahto. The villain in Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, Chandan Mahto (played by Avinash Tiwary) is allegedly based more on Pintu Mahto than his leader Ashok Mahto.
All these happened in Bihar during the Lalu Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi. Those years were referred to as jungle raj by many for the widespread scams, institutionalized corruption, and caste violence prevalent during that time.
The Mahtos belonged to the backward caste, Koeri/Kurmi and they were supported by the other backward castes in their fights against upper-caste Bhumihar gangster Akhilesh Singh.
The mishaps were mostly over sand mining and stone-crushing contracts that led to the deaths of hundreds in Nawada villages.
But there is a political twist in it, the war in Sheikhpura was actually between the Mahto gang and Bhumihar leader Rajo Singh, who looked down on Akhilesh Singh and the Congress MP.
Let’s focus on the greater picture here
- When nine RJD workers were shot dead in Sheikhpura in December 2001, Rajo Singh and his Congress MLA’s son Sanjay Singh were also accused in the case.
- Days later, during the jailbreak, Ashok Mahto and Pintu Mahto, escaped from Nawad jail. While fleeing they killed some cops. But in the Netflix series, it was shown that before killing the cops and escaping the jail the villain strangulates his upper-caste boss to death.
- Rajo Singh was shot dead in 2005 allegedly by the gang of Ashok Mahto as a payback for the killings of the RJD men in 2001.
- Lodha captured both Mahtos, first Pintu and then Ashok, in 2006.
- After being convicted in the 2001 case Sanjay Singh died of a heart attack soon in 2010. He was by then a former minister.
The intentional plot twist in the Netflix drama Khakee
To make the story more interesting and compelling, a few characters have been linked but the reality tells a different story. At the end of the Netflix Rajasthan-born Amit Lodha, played by Karan Tacker, arrests the villain.
The chase, parallel listening, and locational details that keep the audience’s adrenaline pumping have been taken from Pintu’s arrest in the reel plot.
In reality, Pintu Mahto was still Ashok’s assistant and not the most dreaded gangster.
Connections of caste
Just like Ashok Mahto and Pintu Mahto, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also comes from the same Koeri or Kurmi caste. Ashok Mahto after his arrest had reportedly mentioned his links with some JDU leaders in his confession to the police. It included Nitish Kumar, who became Bihar’s chief minister in 2005.
The names of a JDU MLA and Congress leader Ashok Chaudhary who is now a Bihar minister were also mentioned in the initial FIR. It was removed later on the plea of Rajo Singh’s grandson, who joined Nitish Kumar’s party.
The Netflix series, created by Neeraj Pandey was released at a time when Nitish Kumar has left the BJP once again and joined the RJD to run Bihar. The Mahto gang avenged the killing of several backward-caste people, including RJD workers. From that perspective, Ashok and Pintu Mahto become heroes.
But in Khakee: The Bihar Chapter the two has been depicted as villains as both were convicted for murdering Rajo Singh. Ashok was acquitted in 2013 and Pintu in 2022. This might have worried Bihar’s ruling dispersion and targeting Lodha seems to be the best excuse for them.
Kanhaiya Bhelari, Senior Bihar journalist, told India Today,
“Lodha hasn’t had a spotless image either, but the misconduct of many bureaucrats in Bihar has been ignored. But his was not. What has happened now has a clear caste connection. Showing the Mahtos as villains and criminals has certainly caused discomfort to many in the ruling dispensation.”
He also added,
“Unfortunately, Ashok Mahto was seen in many quarters as a hero. If the book and the Netflix series show him as a super villain, it’s bound to have reactions, especially given Bihar’s new political realities”
Another political aspect that explains the Lodha controversy is that after leaving BJP, Nitish Kumar joined RJD to restore the (backward caste) Mandal politics. This was told by NK Chaudhary, a watcher of Bihar’s socio-political dynamics. He said,
“He is more mindful of caste equations. The talk of rule violation by Lodha is an excuse. Caste is a major consideration for most actions the CM takes. Several erring officers have been shielded by this government but Lodha has not been spared and you know why”
Amit Lodha was never favored by the Bihar government
Lodha was only 25 when he was posted as Superintendent of Police in Nitish Kumar’s home district, Nalanda. There were reports of conflict during the Lalu-Rabri rule.
According to reports by India Today, a senior journalist in Patna, Deepak Mishra revealed that Lodha didn’t have a very good relationship with Nitish Kumar. Mishra said,
“Kumar, then opposed to Lalu, was a Union minister in the NDA government during that time and would often complain about poor hospitality by the Nalanda administration on coming home”
Lodha was the commandant of the yet-to-be-raised Bihar Military Police (BMP) when Nitish Kumar came to power in Bihar in 2005. It was a massive fall for Amit Lodha.
As shared during a 2018 TED Talk, the IIT Delhi graduate said that after the government changed in Bihar, he got downgraded to a post with no guards, bungalows or salary. His frustrations affected his family life. Just when he thought he would become Bihar’s police chief soon with postings such as Patna and Muzaffarpur, his downfall was unacceptable. He also described his temperament as a little cocky and too full of himself.
Things changed for Lodha when the villagers in the Sheikhpura-Nawada-Nalanda belt were killed in 2006. Nitish Kumar promised to institute the rule of law in 90 days after the massacre when he was completing six months in office.
The CM said,
“This is the result of a gang war, and it has nothing to do with caste. Those responsible for the killing will not be spared at any cost”
Amit Lodha was made SP in Sheikhpura and is still witnessed as one of the finest IPS officers in Bihar to end the terror of the Mahto gang. The district was recognized as one of the country’s 250 most-impoverished districts by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. After this, a series of media interviews were conducted, and the numbers surpassed Bihar’s standards.
Frustrating events followed Lodha
After the recognition Lodha received, he became a confident and flamboyant officer. He never backed out from speaking his mind. But the cold connections were to unfold soon. He got posted as Begusarai SP, Purnea SP, Railway SP, and DIG, Crime Investigation Department.
Disturbed Lodha requested the Bihar government to clear his application for central deputation. It eventually happened but after he joined the Border Security Force.
Amit Lodha book was released in 2018. The Bihar government now claims that it was published without permission.
In Bihar, he was made IG (Magadh Range) in January 2021 after he returned to the state by completing his central deputation. This is when Lodha collaborated with Netflix and made the alleged commercial deal. During this time his second book was also released.
Even though Lodha continued appearing in front of the media. Instances from Lodha’s book provoked concern in power circles. In his book, he commented on both Bihar’s bureaucracy and its politicians. The news of a film increased the commotion.
Amit Lodha’s suspension
The Bihar government removed Lodha from the post of IG (Magadh Range) in February 2022. He was sent to the Bihar Police Headquarters. Once again he was told to wait for his posting.
He was posted as IG of, the State Crime Records Bureau in May. The assignment was low-profile. The Bihar government was quick to launch investigations against him over the Netflix controversy.
Mishra said,
“Lodha was a bright IPS officer. He was awarded a few medals. He effectively used call observation techniques and a network of informers to track down criminals. The rescue of DPS student Aishwarya, son of a Patna businessman, from his kidnappers in 2004, also shown in Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, and the arrest of Pintu Mahto himself in 2006 show the cop’s abilities”
Mishra has been reporting on the Bihar Police, gangsters, and massacres over decades. When it was about the action taken against Amit Lodha over the Netflix series, he said,
“Any other officer would have gotten away with it.”
So, the action taken by the Bihar Police did seem suspicious.
Nitish Kumar is known to bring cops from central deputation, for critical positions as he trusts and favors officers from a particular background. Many officers have fled for alleged misconduct. According to Mishra, the financial misconduct in Lodha’s case must be quite strong. Mishra added,
“But I’m not sure he suspended Lodha just because of his book and the Netflix series showing what the Mahto gang did in Bihar in those days. I think the evidence of financial misconduct in the current case is quite strong.”
This is what Amit Lodha has to say after the allegations
Lodha stated that he has done nothing wrong. He said,
“I have faith in myself and I have faith in the system,”
On his Twitter account, he wrote,
“Sometimes life can throw you the most difficult challenges, particularly when you are right. It’s during these times your strength of character is reflected. Need your prayers and support to come out victorious.”
Sometimes life can throw you the most difficult challenges, particularly when you are right. It’s during these times your strength of character is reflected. Need your prayers and support to come out victorious
— Amit Lodha (@Ipsamitlodha7) December 6, 2022
Seems like his last book (2021) —Life in the Uniform: Adventures of an IPS Officer in Bihar—still awaits a climax.
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Discovering foreign substances in food can be deeply unsettling, often causing profound distress and trauma. However, finding a human finger can evoke a feeling of utter disgust. Yes, you have read it absolutely right. A shocking incident occurred in Mumbai when a man said he discovered a human finger in the ice cream. This strange and terrifying episode attracted a lot of attention right away, shocking people and making many people wonder about food safety and hygiene regulations.
However, it also raised questions about the identity of the finger. A lot of people made theories about whose finger it was and what happened to the person. Now, after some investigation, the mystery surrounding the finger discovered in the ice cream has been resolved.
The mystery behind the human finger in ice cream has been solved
Earlier this month, a shocking discovery was made when a severed human finger was found in an ice cream. Now, the mystery behind the finger has been solved. According to a DNA report released on 27th June, it was Omkar Pote’s finger. He is an assistant operator manager at Fortune Company in Pune.
The incident traces back to May 11. It was when Pote lost his finger of his right hand while packing ice cream. This date and the ice cream cone’s production date matched. After learning about this, the Mumbai Police sued Fortune Company for carelessness.
How was it all unfolding?
The discovery was made on June 12, when Orlem Brendan Serrao, a 26-year-old resident of Malad, was eating a butterscotch ice cream ordered online by his sister.
Sensing something strange, he took a closer look and discovered a human finger in the ice cream while he was enjoying his delicacy. Serrao first complained to the ice cream firm on Instagram, but he didn’t hear back, so he went to the police with the issue.
Speaking about the incident, police said,
“The complainant, a 26-year-old doctor with an MBBS degree living in Malad West, had ordered a Yummo butterscotch ice cream cone. While eating it, he discovered a half-inch piece of flesh with a nail.”
The Mumbai Police’s inquiry took them to the Pune ice cream plant, where Pote had been hurt during production. According to the police, DNA samples were taken from Pote and transferred to the forensic science lab. Additionally, the finger itself was transferred to the Kalina Forensic Science Lab. Subsequently, a case was filed against the managers of Yummo Ice Cream Company.
What does the company have to say about the incident?
Responding to the incident, Fortune Dairy’s owner, Manoj Tupe, said his company is cooperating with the inquiry and awaiting the DNA test results. He said that government teams have been dispatched to Ghaziabad and Jaipur, among other units, to conduct additional verification about the ice cream cone filling process.
In response to the incident, Yummo Ice Creams issued a statement, saying,
“We have stopped manufacturing at this third-party facility, isolated the said product at the facility and our warehouses, and are in the process of doing the same at the market level. Product quality and safety being our highest priority, we were in process to address the situation. Meanwhile, the matter was escalated, and an official police complaint was filed by the customer.”
Meanwhile, After this occurrence, the Fortune Dairy factory in Indapur received a stop-work notice from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
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The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the assessment year 2024-25 is nearing (July 31). Most people need the help of someone who is good with accounts and tax filing to assist them during this time of the year. Chartered Accountants (CA) and CA aspirants are often sought after by their friends and family to file Income Tax Returns (ITR).
Recently, Manthan Raichura, a CA aspirant, took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent his frustration
This week, a Chartered Accountancy (CA) aspirant took to his X (formerly Twitter) account and shared his opinion on how some acquaintances remember you only during their time of need.
Raichura shared a chat screenshot of himself and an old acquaintance who had not been in touch with him for a long period of time. The conversation started with a simple “Hello” and within some time the actual motive was revealed. Soon the acquaintance requested help with filing his ITR.
The conversation was initiated by the acquaintance who sent a message, and Raichura responded to it with a curious mind unaware of the sudden unknown contact. The acquaintance then replied in Hindi, saying,
“Yes, I wanted to file the ITR.” Raichura immediately cut to the chase, asking for details and fees. The acquaintance responded, “Achaa…fees dena hoga. Kitna? (Oh, I have to pay a fee? How much?)”
Just when Raichura quoted the fee for his help with the ITR, his acquaintance backed out as he was hoping to get the service for free. He left the conversation saying,
“Rehn de (leave it)”
Raichura shared the screenshot of the WhatsApp chat and wrote,
“I take no shame in asking for ITR filing fees. It is that time of the year when some unrelated relatives and old disconnected ‘friends’ will call/text for their selfish reason. Why should I feed my time to keep an inexistent relation?”
I take no shame in asking for ITR filing fees. It is that time of the year when some unrelated relatives and old disconnected “friends” will call/text for their selfish reason. Why should I feed my time to keep an inexistent relation? #ITR #ITRseason pic.twitter.com/3VotKFzTOz
— Manthan Raichura 🇮🇳 (@heymanthan) June 23, 2024
He added that no one should feel ashamed to ask for a fee for their hard work and time. The post went viral with over a million views, 11,000 ‘likes’, over 500 re-posts, and over 600 bookmarks.
The post was flooded with comments from netizens. They gave mixed reactions to Raichura’s opinion
One user remarked,
“Bhai, I asked my CA friend to file only after you take money. It is his source of earning; I can’t expect him to do it for free.”
Bhai i asked my CA friend to file only after you take money. It is his source of earning I can’t expect him to do it for free
— Pritesh Jadhav (@priteshisgreat) June 24, 2024
Another user said,
“Same for doctors, bro! Why should such people be given free treatment after spending so many years in medical training? Good one. Keep it up.”
Same for doctors bro! Why should such people be given free of cost treatment after spending so many years in medical training. Good one. Keep it up.
— Shubham Singhal (@shubhamxsinghal) June 24, 2024
Bohut hi direct hai dost tumhara. Bro didn’t get the sarcasm of Bohut dino baad yaad aayi. 🤡🤣
I have stopped filing for them rather than doing for free. No means no.
— InMESSIonate (@Fan_LFC_FCB) June 23, 2024
One user said that he happily pays his best friend who files his ITR. Several people backed Raichura by saying that no one should offer their service for free.
Even my best friend charges me for filing my ITR, and I pay him happily.
— vikas (@i_am_Nani_vikas) June 24, 2024
Always charge extra from relatives and friends.
Universal balance needs to be restored.
— Ishwar Singh (@IshwarBagga) June 24, 2024
If you have the skills, don’t do it for Free! No one values it – Life lesson 😃
— Blue Prick (@TheBluePrick) June 24, 2024
No such thing as a free lunch, and rightly so 👏🏻
Either people should pay to utilise the skills and time of a professional, or learn and do it themselves.— S. Paul (@paul_sparsh) June 24, 2024
It’s important to set boundaries, especially with those who only reach out when they need something.
— Shobhit G (@shobhitgupta06) June 24, 2024
However, some reactions were not supportive. One user commented,
“Thank God I don’t have a CA friend like you. He’s a friend of 24 years, and we’ve met only thrice in the last 18 years, yet he just asks for my Form 16 and does the honour. I’m blessed I have friends like him.”
Thank God I don’t have a CA friend like you.
He’s a friend of 24 years and we have met only thrice in last 18 years, yet he just asks my Form 16 and does the honor.
I’m blessed I have friends like him.
— Madhav (@ispeakhere_) June 24, 2024
Another user suggested that the decline should be proper and respectful. A CA professional supported the decision of Manthan Raichuria. Another user asked Raichura to disclose the fee he quoted so that they could do the same to sway people.
Disclose the fees. We will also quote the same to done away with 🤣
— Rajat Agarwala (@RjtAg222) June 24, 2024
Very good decision.
— CA Ankit (@caankitnagpal) June 24, 2024
Many users asked Raichura about his quoted fees and he replied to most of them
Depends on nature of Incomes & time required
— Manthan Raichura 🇮🇳 (@heymanthan) June 27, 2024
People are eager to know the fees I quoted. I got many queries asking for fees. Dear all, the fees are based on the efforts that would be required for ITR & the Income you earn (can’t charge ₹5K from a person having income of & 5L) and hence cannot be quoted in general. #ITR
— Manthan Raichura 🇮🇳 (@heymanthan) June 26, 2024
Though ITR filing has been a lot simpler than before, people still look up to professionals for help. Should they offer their service for free? Let us know in the comments.
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The festival of Eid is incomplete without a special mehndi design for Eid. Going on for generations, this is where culture meets artistic creativity and opens the door to exploring new designs to adorn yourself with body art. In this era, ancient tradition speaks through modern expression with timeless techniques and significance. We have curated this list of Eid special mehndi designs just for you.
Here are some of the best mehndi designs for Eid that we have come across:
1. Arabic mehndi design for Eid
Arabic mehndi designs are best known for their intricate detailing and deep stains but if you want to keep it minimal, here is an idea for you. In this special mehndi design for Eid below, you can see the precise detailing on the expanse of the palm and the dainty flower bracelet design around the wrist.
2. Net back hand henna design
Net henna designs are also pretty common in clients looking for Eid special mehndi designs. In this net design below, you can see that thin lines of henna have been filled in the dome-like design and each intersection of such lines sports a cute flower.
3. Central flower motif henna
If you are looking for a special mehndi design for Eid with a central motif design, then this design below might interest you. Whilst the fingers have been covered in an angular mesh design, there is medium-sized round motif at the center that is bordered with flower motifs.
4. Geometric henna designs
Geometric patterns have always been a medium of representing art and other significances. In Morrocan mehndi designs, you often see the use of pointed geometric shapes like triangles and squares which makes the design stand out. In this special mehndi design for Eid, you can see that apart from the diagonal design across the fingers, there is a vertical line of square motifs.
5. Minimalistic henna with dainty motifs
If you are a minimalist looking for Eid special mehndi designs to sparkle up on the occasion, this design below can be a good choice for you. Around the wrist, you can see a traditional glove-like design that has been filled in with tiny flowers and beaded motifs.
6. Finger Eid special mehndi design
When it comes to minimalistic Eid easy mehndi design, finger henna designs can be one of the best options for you. In this mehndi design below, you can see a spiraling leaf design from the wrist to the fingertip of the middle one and others are adorned with ring designs.
7. Moon henna design for Eid
A moon motif is perfect for Eid mehndi designs. In the Eid easy mehndi design below you can see that to keep the motif more prominent, it has been paired with minimal flower motifs with each finger dining a different design.
8. Stylish Eid mehndi design
If you are looking for trending and stylish mehndi designs to stand out in the crowd this season, then take a look at this 3D ornamented mehndi design below. The central flower motif is shaded and done in a unique way to give you a 3D look.
9. Jharokha mehndi design
Jharokha mehndi designs for Eid look amazing when paired with traditional and ethnic outfits for their stunning cutout design. In this beautiful henna design below you can see that it gives you a glove like illusion and the gap is filled in with star designs. If you are looking for Eid easy mehndi design, then the design shown is a good option for you.
10. Negative floral mehndi design back hand
The best thing about negative mehndi designs is that they are quite eye-catching with deep and dark henna stains. In such designs, the motifs are outlined but they are not filled in, instead, the surroundings the filled in with henna giving you a contrasting look to flaunt as Eid easy mehndi design.
11. Ornamental back hand mehndi design
If you like jewelry-imitated mehndi designs, then these ornamental mehndi designs for Eid design will catch your eye. If spotted from afar, it seems like you have jewelry on but in reality, it’s just a neatly done henna artwork. This makes it a good option for Ramzan Eid special mehndi design for you to flaunt.
12. Segmented palm mehndi design
Segmentation is used in mehndi designs which involve several motifs in a design. If segregated, then each motif becomes more prominent thus adding value to the whole look. In this Ramzan Eid special mehndi design below, you can easily see how each motif in the design differs yet gives you a quality look at the end.
13. Easy Eid henna ideas
It can happen that you have less time to spare or on a tight budget, worry not, this is where these kinds of easy Eid special mehndi designs come into play. The gap in between the bands of design makes the distinction starkly prominent and unique. This Ramzan Eid special mehndi design also gives you a neat and classy vibe.
14. Semicircle design with lotus motifs
Semicircle mehndi designs are selling like hot cake in the trend charts for their classy finished look. In this henna look below, the semicircle motif is further bordered by lotus motifs and the equidistant designs give you a clean and neat look.
15. Peacock mehndi design front hand
When it comes to royal hand mehndi designs, nothing beats a peacock motif design. In this gorgeous mehndi design below, you can see that along with peacock motifs, there are prominent angular negative lotus motifs splayed across the thumbs.
16. Vertical henna design for Eid
Vertical segmentation in hand mehndi designs gives you a chic look and makes your palm look longer. In this stunning design below you can see the vertical segregation of motifs around the longest finger with a broad band design around the wrist. The negative box henna designs have been done in a way that gives you a flower-type motif.
When it comes to Ramzan Eid special mehndi design, rose motifs are an all-time favourite and in demand. Below you can see a distinct negative rose motif with a vertical segmentation of design around the fingers giving you a break from monotonicity in the patterns.
18. Elephant motif back hand mehndi
Elephant motif mehndi designs for Eid give you a regal look and can be done in several ways. You can have negative henna designs as well as designs like the one shown below. The central circular design is extended on both sides in bands of henna and secured with a wrist design.
19. Negative lotus mehndi design
Negative lotus mehndi designs are the talk of the mehndi world for their simple yet chic finish. It is perfect for those who are looking for dark henna stains with minimal effort on motifs. It is less time-consuming and doesn’t burn a hole in your pockets as well.
20. Multimotif Eid special mehndi design
When looking for Eid special mehndi designs, it would be a waste to not mention a multi-motif palm mehndi design which gives you a detailed look with perfect segmentation. Starting from box motifs to lotus motifs, you get the best of everything in the design below.
21. Simple square motif palm mehndi design
Square motifs are somewhat considered unconventional when it comes to mehndi motifs, but if you want to be a head-turner, check out the design below. In these mehndi designs for Eid, the square motif is set in an angular way and the creeper motifs on the expanse of the palm fill up the space with minimal effort. This helps in keeping the design simple and stunning.
Hope this list of Eid special mehndi designs has been insightful and presented you with varied options to look into when deciding on the design.
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