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The Bobby Sex Scandal remains one of the darkest political episodes in Bihar’s history. SSP Kunal relentlessly pursued the case, but it was effectively buried as CBI declared it a suicide even without visiting the crime scene On 29th December, Acharya Kishore Kunal, a former IPS officer of the 1972 batch, Chief of the Bihar State Board of Religious Trust, and founder Secretary of the Mahavir Mandir Trust in Patna, passed away. The 74-year-old Kunal suffered a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Sunday and was immediately taken to a hospital, where he passed away at around 8 AM. His son, Saayan Kunal, and daughter-in-law, Shambhavi Chaudhary, were present at the hospital at the time of his demise. Kunal’s body was later taken to his residence in Patna, where a large number of people gathered to pay their last respects. Former SSP Kishore Kunal’s life was marked by significant ups and downs. Among the cases that defined his career and haunted Bihar during his tenure was the infamous Bobby Sex Scandal. On 11th May 1983, two major newspapers in Bihar sent shockwaves across the state with a chilling revelation. Bobby, whose real name was Shwetnisha Trivedi, had died under suspicious circumstances. Bobby was the adopted daughter of a Congress leader and then Vice-Chairperson of the Bihar Legislative Council. Her body was secretly buried before any detailed investigation could be conducted. The news created a storm that shook every nook and corner of Bihar’s political landscape in the coming months. Then SSP of Patna, Kishore Kunal, initiated an investigation into her death days after the incident. What unfolded during the investigation was a web of sex, power, and crime that exposed the grim side of politics. Bobby’s real name was Shwetnisha Trivedi. She was the adopted daughter of Congress leader and then Vice-Chairperson of the Bihar Legislative Council, Rajeshwari Saroj Das. Bobby was known for her unparalleled beauty. Because of her charm, she was lovingly given the name “Bobby” by her admirers, inspired by Raj Kapoor’s film heroine. Due to her connection with Das, she secured a job as a telephone operator in the Legislative Assembly Secretariat. Despite her humble job, her charm captivated the elites of Bihar’s political arena. Several leaders were so flattered by her that they would hand over their entire travel allowances to her as gifts. On 8th May 1983, Bobby died, but the news of her death was suppressed for days. It was only after the news reports on 11th May 1983 that the people of Bihar became aware of the incident. According to her mother, she fell ill after consuming medicine, leading to hospitalisation, and she passed away during treatment. Her body was swiftly buried in a Christian cemetery, as Das was a Christian. Then SSP of Patna, Kishore Kunal, requested the post-mortem report for her death. Discrepancies in the post-mortem reports raised questions about the circumstances that led to her demise. This prompted the SSP to exhume the body twice for further investigation. One of the post-mortem reports suggested that she died from excessive bleeding. However, the second report indicated that she had died from a heart attack. Dissatisfied with these findings, SSP Kunal ordered the body to be exhumed a second time. This time, the forensic report shocked everyone: Bobby had died after consuming Malathion, a pesticide. The discovery turned the case into a full-blown murder investigation, and every politician close to Bobby became a suspect. As the investigation progressed, SSP Kunal discovered that Bobby had close ties with several influential leaders, including Congress politician and then Assembly Speaker’s son, Radha Nandan Jha. Testimonies from witnesses revealed that Jha had visited Bobby on the night of her death. Further investigations indicated that Bobby had been blackmailing some leaders with compromising photographs and letters. Such actions could have been the motive behind her murder. SSP Kunal conducted a sting operation to unearth the truth. He visited Das, Bobby’s adoptive mother, and hid a tape recorder under her chair. Pressed for details about Bobby’s death, Das broke down and confessed that Bobby’s health had deteriorated after taking medicine provided by Jha. She also revealed that a fraudulent doctor had treated Bobby, worsening her condition. The police now had enough evidence, and SSP Kunal sought to arrest Jha. However, then DIG Narendra Narayan Singh refused to permit the arrest. During that period, Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra had called SSP Kunal to take stock of the case. He was even threatened not to pursue the case as it would “burn his hands”. Immense pressure was placed on the state government as ample evidence against several leaders emerged. Around 44 MLAs and two ministers reportedly threatened Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra, stating that unless the case was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), they would topple the government. Left with no choice, CM Mishra transferred the case to the CBI on 25th May 1983. While it was expected that the CBI’s investigation would uncover the truth and punish the culprits, what followed was another mystery. Numerous irregularities plagued the CBI’s investigation. Reportedly, no officer from the agency visited Patna for on-ground inquiries. The CBI concluded that Bobby had committed suicide due to unrequited love. This flimsy conclusion enraged the public, but as the PIL system did not exist at the time, no legal recourse was available unless her family filed a review petition. SSP Kunal relentlessly pursued the case, but it was effectively buried. The dubious report submitted by the CBI claimed that Bobby had ingested a laxative named Sensetable after her love affair failed. Despite the absurdity of this claim—given that the laxative could not cause death—the court accepted the report and closed the case. There were political consequences, albeit limited. CM Mishra was removed from office three months after the case came to light. Another Congress leader, Chandra Shekhar Singh, succeeded him as Chief Minister. SSP Kunal faced repercussions as well and was transferred. Although political pressure to remove him was significant, his popularity among the public deterred politicians from taking harsher action. The Bobby Sex Scandal remains one of the darkest political episodes in Bihar’s history. It serves as a testament to how the murky nexus of power, crime, and corruption can suppress even the most high-profile cases, despite public outcry. Kishore Kunal’s memoir, Daman Takshakon Ke, sheds light on the political establishment’s obstacles that prevented Bobby from receiving the justice she deserved. Nearly 40 years later, Bobby’s death continues to evoke unanswered questions, her story a haunting symbol of the compromises made in the pursuit of power.Bills prepare for another possible shootout in Detroit
Beyond Bank Australia leverages Cognizant's expertise to modernize IT infrastructure and enhance operational resilience. SYDNEY and TEANECK, N.J. , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) has announced a collaboration with Beyond Bank Australia , one of Australia's largest customer-owned banks, to help revolutionize the digital banking experience. The collaboration aims to enhance operational resilience, streamline processes and improve customer experience through the implementation of innovative technology solutions. Cognizant's engagement is expected to uplift Beyond Bank's End User Compute (EUC) teams, automate patching processes, enable self-service and extend the value of existing licenses. These initiatives aim to create an even more resilient and secure environment for Beyond Bank's operations. Additionally, this collaboration seeks to modernize the bank's IT infrastructure, establish a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and strengthen vendor assurance frameworks to help align with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) standards. Beyond Bank's digital transformation focuses on several key workstreams, including cloud and API architecture modernization and an enterprise-wide Windows 11 migration. These integrations will be designed to be flexible, scalable and secure technology ecosystems that enable the introduction of new products with enhanced speed to market, further preparing Beyond Bank for future growth. Cognizant will also help develop a comprehensive data and information management strategy for Beyond Bank. Leveraging AI, this strategy aims to optimize structured data from core banking systems and organize unstructured data from knowledge management sources for organization-wide insights, enabling more tailored services for its customers. Leveraging Cognizant's deep banking expertise, Beyond Bank will introduce new products and services designed to better serve a younger demographic, while simultaneously enhancing the overall service experience for all customers. "Our partnership with Cognizant is pivotal in advancing our digital transformation," said Stevie-Ann Dovico , Chief Information Officer, Beyond Bank Australia. "Their expertise allows us to modernize our IT infrastructure and enhance security, aligning with our values as a customer-owned bank. Cognizant's comprehensive approach makes them the ideal partner to help us better serve our customers." "Beyond Bank is a lighthouse client for us in the customer-owned banking sector," said Rob Marchiori , Australia Country Manager at Cognizant. "By enhancing their digital capabilities, we will help them provide better services to their customers and support paving the way for a resilient banking model that addresses current and future market demands." The customer-owned banking sector is navigating increased regulatory burdens, economic pressures, and the need for digital transformation. With increased cost-to-income ratios and net interest margins, banks need to modernize operations and enhance customer engagement through innovative technology. The collaboration between Beyond Bank and Cognizant highlights the importance of strategic partnerships in supporting innovation and maintaining service standards in the evolving financial sector. About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences to stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. About Beyond Bank Australia Beyond Bank is one of Australia's largest customer-owned banks with branches and offices in New South Wales , South Australia , Western Australia , ACT and Victoria . We partner with more than 6000 community organisations around the nation to create and return value for our customers and communities. Beyond Bank is a B Corp, a business that is certified as meeting high standards of social and environmental impact, ensuring their practices benefit people, communities and our planet. To learn more, visit beyondbank.com.au For more information, contact: globalcommunications@cognizant.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beyond-bank-and-cognizant-join-forces-to-lead-the-future-of-customer-owned-banking-302328856.html SOURCE Cognizant Technology Solutions
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he remains slowed by an injury to his throwing shoulder that has already forced him to miss a game. Purdy spent the bulk of the session of Wednesday's practice open to reporters as either a spectator or executing handoffs outside of one short pass to Jordan Mason. Purdy hurt his shoulder during a loss to Seattle on Nov. 17. He tried to throw at practice last Thursday but had soreness in his right shoulder and shut it down. He missed a loss to Green Bay but was able to do some light throwing on Monday. His status for this week remains in doubt as the Niners (5-6) prepare to visit Buffalo on Sunday night. Purdy isn't the only key player for San Francisco dealing with injuries. Left tackle Trent Williams and defensive end Nick Bosa remain sidelined at practice Wednesday after missing last week's game. Williams was using a scooter to get around the locker room as he deals with a left ankle injury. Bosa has been out with injuries to his left hip and oblique. Bosa said the week off helped him make progress and that he hopes to be able to take part in individual drills later in the week. Bosa wouldn't rule out being able to play on Sunday. "It’s feeling a lot better,” Bosa said. “Still need to get better before I’m ready to go. This week will be big and I’ll know a lot more in the next couple of days.” Running back Christian McCaffrey has been able to play, but isn't back to the form that helped him win AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2023 after missing the first eight games this season with Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey has 149 yards rushing in three games back with his 3.5 yards per carry down significantly from last season's mark of 5.4. But he is confident he will be able to get back to his usual level of play. “When you lose and maybe you don’t jump out on the stat sheet, your failures are highlighted,” he said. “I’m happy I’m out here playing football and I just know with time it will come.” Coach Kyle Shanahan said he has liked what he has seen from McCaffrey, adding that there hasn't been much room to run in recent weeks. But Shanahan said it takes time to get back to speed after McCaffrey had almost no practice time for nine months. “Guys who miss offseasons and miss training camp, usually it takes them a little bit of time at the beginning of the year to get back into how they were the year before, let alone missing half the season also on top of that,” Shanahan said. “I think Christian’s doing a hell of a job. But to just think him coming back in Week 8 with not being able to do anything for the last nine months or whatever it is, and to think he’s just going to be in MVP form is a very unrealistic expectation.” NOTES: LB Dre Greenlaw took part in his first practice since tearing his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl. Greenlaw will likely need a couple of weeks of practice before being able to play. ... LB Fred Warner said he has been dealing with a fracture in his ankle since Week 4 and is doing his best to manage the pain as he plays through it. ... CB Deommodore Lenoir didn't practice after banging knees on Sunday. His status for this week remains in question. ... DT Jordan Elliott (concussion), OL Aaron Banks (concussion) and LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee) also didn't practice. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Josh Dubow, The Associated Press