The Bombay high court scrutinised several aspects of the Baldapur encounter case, urging a fair and impartial investigation. It questioned why Akshay Shinde was shot in the head rather than being subdued and directed that all evidence be handed over to Maharashtra CID. The next hearing is set for October 3.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has declared over 50 drugs, including paracetamol, as “not of standard quality” in its recent report. The list includes calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, anti-diabetes pills, and high blood pressure medicines. Several pharmaceutical companies have denied responsibility for these drugs, calling them spurious. Investigations are underway to verify these claims.

The body has been found in a village falling under Dhusuri Police Station, Bhadrak district of Odisha