MP Top News: Shankaracharya Incident, Film Producer Case, Republic Day Honors & More

• Digvijay Singh condemned the alleged insult to Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand at Magh Mela, calling it an affront to Sanatan Dharma.
• A case was registered in Raipur against Chhattisgarh film producer Mohit Sahu for allegedly assaulting an actress after reneging on a marriage promise.
• Babulal Bunkar, a motor mechanic from Mungeli, will be honored in Delhi on Republic Day for his self-reliance through the PM SVANidhi scheme.
• A woman threatened a senior advocate in Betul court, leading to a ruckus and a warning of a pen-down strike from lawyers.
• Police arrested Lakhan Soni, the driver responsible for the Jabalpur hit-and-run that killed 5 laborers; Tarana violence saw 4 FIRs and 19 arrests.

Why It Matters: Madhya Pradesh sees diverse news, from religious controversies and crime to development honors and legal disputes.