National Highlights: From Lavish Show-Offs To Delayed Justice – A Glimpse Into India’s Ground Realities

A series of shocking and emotional incidents across India have sparked public outrage and introspection about law, morality, and governance. In Chhattisgarh, affluent youth intoxicated by wealth blocked National Highway-130 with luxury SUVs for a video shoot, causing massive traffic disruptions. The High Court took suo motu cognizance, prompting swift police action—vehicles were seized and driver licenses sent for suspension.Meanwhile, in Lucknow, a decade-old grudge turned fatal when a man named Sonu allegedly avenged an assault on his mother by brutally killing Manoj, the accused in that 2015 incident. The brutal revenge, captured by CCTV and witness accounts, has raised alarms on unresolved trauma and law enforcement lapses.In Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, a public altercation between a couple saw a wife physically assaulting her husband in broad daylight, the video of which went viral.Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar saw Kaanwariyas recklessly violating traffic norms, speeding on restricted routes, and creating chaos under the guise of religious fervor. Despite repeated violations, local police remained inactive.Further, in KG Mutugula’s Pusubul Banda village, residents celebrated the arrival of electricity for the first time, while elsewhere in Hamirpur, a golgappa seller accused police of extortion and abuse.And in Madhya Pradesh, a 40-minute government event led to an alleged ₹10 lakh scam under the Jal Ganga Mission.