In Peru, thousands of Gen Z protesters have taken to the streets of Lima against the government, raising slogans and intensifying demonstrations after September 17. The unrest escalated following recent pension reforms that angered the public. On the second day of protests, clashes broke out between police and demonstrators, with authorities resorting to baton charges while agitators retaliated with stone pelting. Citizens have also accused the President of corruption, promoting mafia rule, and neglecting social and economic issues, fueling further anger.Meanwhile, several disturbing incidents unfolded across India. In Uttar Pradesh, a petrol pump was attacked and looted by armed miscreants, with CCTV capturing the shocking sequence as employees narrowly escaped. In Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur, a woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a speeding truck, highlighting road safety concerns. In another case, a crop survey team was assaulted while on duty, forcing one member to jump into a pond to save himself.Police have also made significant arrests in narcotics cases, seizing hundreds of bottles of illegal cough syrup under the NDPS Act. Separately, food safety officials in Gorakhpur exposed a racket of chemically-colored potatoes being sold in markets, warning of serious health risks to consumers.
