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Article 35-A: Protests across Kashmir
Peaceful protests were held today across Kashmir against the legal challenge to the validity of Article 35-A of the Constitution in the Supreme Court. The protesters wowed to defend the constitutional provision, that bars people from outside Jammu and Kashmir acquire any immovable property in the state. Traders organisations took out a protest march and held a sit-in at Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) in Lal Chowk in support of continuation of Article 35-A. Similar rallies were held at Zadibal, Karfali Mohalla, Rainawari, Anchaar, Dalgate, Rambagh, Khanyar and Parimpora in the city, officials said. Peaceful rallies were taken out at several places in other districts and towns of the valley, they said. However, there were minor stone pelting incidents reported from some parts of the valley as well, the officials said, adding the miscreants were chased away by the security forces personnel deployed for maintaining law and order. There were no reports of anyone getting hurt in the brief ...
Cook held for theft at ex-employer's Delhi house
A 27-year-old cook was arrested on the charge of stealing ornaments, including diamonds, from the house of a 60-year-old woman who was his former employer in south Delhi, police said on Sunday.
Man says neighbour's son stabbed him, police deny
A resident of northwest Delhi has accused his neighbour's minor son of stabbing him in the neck during a scuffle over car parking in their locality, police said on Sunday.
Inter-state gang involved in stealing wheat from godowns busted; 11 arrested
The Faridkot police has claimed to have busted an inter-state allegedly involved in stealing wheat from the godowns of procurement agencies in Punjab and some of its neighbouring states and arrested 11 people. The members of the gang have confessed to stealing wheat and rice from the godowns of government procurement agencies and of the private firms, Senior Superintendent of Police Faridkot, Raj Bachan Singh Sandhu, said. According to the SSP, the gang was involved in more than 60 cases in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Over 600 bags of grain, a light commercial vehicle (LCV), a motorcycle, two pistols and a rifle have been recovered from the accused, the SSP added. According to the SSP, the gang members were arrested from the canal bridge near Harino village in this district three days back. However, one gang member managed to escape. The SSP said that during interrogation of the gang members, they confessed to stealing wheat and rice bags from the Faridkot Sadar, Kotkapura and ...
West Bengal CM mourns death of veteran journalist
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the death of veteran journalist Kazi Fazle Elahi, who passed away in Hooghly district today. He was 70 and is survived by wife. "I express deep grief over the death of Elahi who died at Konnagar in Hooghly district this afternoon, and convey my condolences to his relatives, colleagues and other well-wishers," Banerjee said in a statement. Recalling the career of Elahi, the CM said he had worked efficiently in channels like CTVN and Calcutta News (CN), and had been in the profession for a long time. "The fraternity of journalists lost a dear friend with his demise." Elahi, who was also associated with the 'Calcutta Observer' newspaper, died at a nursing home in Konnagar after having recently suffered a cardiac arrest, his family said. The Press Club Kolkata, of which he was an active member, has mourned his death.
Ashramshala cook booked for rape, abetment of suicide
A 35-year-old man has been booked on charges of allegedly raping and abetting suicide of a 29-year-old married woman in Jawhar taluka in Palghar district, police said today. The woman (29) had allegedly hanged herself in her house in the taluka, police said. Police have booked the accused, identified as Ajmal Pawar, under sections 306 (abetment of suicide) and 376 (punishment for rape) on the complaint filed by the father of the deceased, a police official said. Pawar is posted as a cook at an Ashramshala (residential school for tribal students) in the taluka, the official said, adding that the accused is absconding. Pawar had allegedly developed friendship with the victim, a widow with two children, as he used to visit the house of her father every Sunday for a 'satsang' ( religious discourse). He had promised her a job in the Nashik civil hospital and allegedly took Rs 25,000 from her family members, the official said. In January this year, Pawar allegedly raped the ...
Kin file case claiming Maha siblings kidnapped in Malaysia
A police complaint has been filed in Maharashtra's Thane district by the kin of two brothers alleging that the siblings were kidnapped while on a business tour to Malaysia, an official said today. Rohan Prakash Vaidya (36) and Kaustubh Prakash Vaidya (31) own a fish export firm called Rock Frozen Food and had gone to Malaysia on August 1 after receiving an order from a firm there called Mis Lee Frozen Foods, the complaint from Rajiv Vaidya, the brothers' paternal uncle, alleged. According to the complaint, one of the brothers called up home on August 2 at around 10.30 pm to inform the family that they had been kidnapped by unknown persons who were demanding a ransom of Rs 1 crore, police said. The family received several calls from the siblings on August 3, between 8 and 11 pm, repeating the demand following which their uncle lodged a complaint with Dombivali police last evening, they added. A police official said that a case was registered under section 364 A (kidnapping for ransom) .
Drunk man burns wife to death in TL suspecting her fidelity
A 28-year-old woman, who was set ablaze allegedly by her husband in Warangal district following an argument over her fidelity, died today, police said. The accused Balu allegedly lit her outside their house in Parwarvathagiri mandal of the district late last night after an argument in an "inebriated" condition and he also suffered burn injuries in the process, they said. The woman died at a hospital this morning, they added. She had suffered 95 per cent burn injuries during the incident while her husband sustained over 30 per cent burns and is undergoing treatment. The deceased woman's mother lodged a complaint with the police alleging that her son-in-law used to harass her daughter frequently in a drunken state. The complainant also accused the man of having an "illegal" affair with another woman, police added. A case was registered and probe is on.
842 kg cannabis seized in AP, two held
Cannabis weighing 842 kgs and worth Rs 1.26 crore was seized in Vijayawada of Andhra Pradesh and two persons arrested in this connection, DRI officials said today. Based on specific intelligence that prohibited narcotic drugs were being illegally transported, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sleuths intercepted a cargo vehicle on national highway 16 in Vijayawada yesterday, a DRI release said here. During a search of the vehicle, the officers found about 842.72 kgs of ganja in 397 packets. The ganja was destined for Ahmednagar in Maharashtra, the release said adding the narcotic drug has been seized under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Two persons have been arrested under NDPS ACT, 1985. Further investigation is on, it said.
Raj Info Commission asks courts to reduce RTI application fee
Citing an order of the Supreme Court, the Rajasthan Information Commission has asked all courts in the state, including the High Court to reduce RTI application fee. Disposing of an appeal of Anndaram Chaudhary, a resident of Merta City, the Commission in its order given last week, the copy of which was made available today, has expected from the Rajasthan High Court administration that it will reduce the Right To Information (RTI) application fee considering the apex court's decision. Chaudhary had filed an RTI application in the office of the chief judicial magistrate, Merta, which he claimed was rejected citing Rajasthan RTI High Court and Subordinate Court Rules 2006 that require Rs 100 judicial stamp for filing application in courts. The SC in its recent order concerning a case of Allahabad HC had directed that RTI application fee and photocopy of document provided to applicant should not be more than Rs 50 and Rs 5 per page. So, courts in the state including Rajasthan HC should .
Hyderabad: Man held for raping 3-yr-old niece
The police here on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly raping his 3-year-old niece.The minor's father filed a police complaint stating that he had left his 3-year-old daughter at his cousin brother's residence who later allegedly raped her.According to Circle Inspector Chaderghat police station, a case has been registered under section 376, 5 and 6 of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) act.The minor has been shifted to the government hospital for treatment and later she will be sent to 'Bharosa' centre for counselling.
Man held for abusive post on Karnataka CM
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for posting "abusive" comments against Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on social media platform Instagram, police said here today. Prashant Poojary (24), of nearby Bantwal, was arrested yesterday by Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths based on a suo motu complaint, they said. The message containing "derogatory" comments against Kumaraswamy was posted on Instagram in Tulu language, officials said. Based on a communication sent to the Mangaluru East police station by Deputy Commissioner of Police Uma Prashant, a case was registered in this connection on Thursday. Police said the post was worded in a way that it could hurt communal sentiments and disturb public order. Poojary was charged under section 153(A) of the IPC (promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony), they added.
Two missing realtors 'killed' over financial transaction
Two city-based realtors, reported missing since June 27, were killed allegedly by three youths over a suspected financial transaction, the police said today. Balaji and Prasad Babu, both in their mid 40s went missing on June 27 following which their families had lodged a complaint with the Girinagar police station. The youths, in their late 20s, have been arrested in this connection, they said. During investigation, the youth confessed to killing the duo after it sought repayment of Rs 60 lakh lent to them, police said. The accused killed the businessmen and buried the bodies in a village under Harohalli police station limits of Ramanagar district, they said. The bodies were exhumed, they added.
NGT asks CPWD to look into cutting of trees for Barapullah elevated corridor
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to look into the alleged cutting of 100 trees in a park at the Tyagraj Nagar market here during the construction of the second phase of the Barapullah elevated corridor. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel asked the authorities to look into the allegations raised in a petition and take action as per law. "The allegations will require to be looked into and action taken as per law. We direct that the matter be looked into by CPWD and PWD, Delhi. They may look into the alleged violations of the Forest Act on account of cutting of trees and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 on account of destroying the park and take action within one month," the bench, also comprising Justice Jawad Rahim, said. The tribunal made it clear that in case of non-compliance of the order, coercive measures as provided under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 may have to be taken, including ...
Cattle trader killed in Army firing in J&K's Ramban, FIR registered
A 28-year-old cattle trader was killed and another injured allegedly in firing by Army personnel in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir today, police said. Police registered an FIR against the Army personnel involved in the incident. The Army, however, said the soldiers opened fire when they came under attack after challenging the people moving suspiciously in the area. Mohammad Rafiq Gujjar (28) and Shakeel Ahmad (30), both residents of Gool, were allegedly fired upon by soldiers of the 58 Rashtriya Rifles when they were leaving Kohli village around 4 am, a police official said. He said Gujjar died on the spot while Ahmad was injured and admitted to a hospital. Both of them were cattle traders and had come to the village in connection with their business, the official said citing preliminary investigation. Senior Superintendent of Police, Ramban, Mohan Lal confirmed the death of a civilian and injuries to another in the firing. "An FIR under section 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to .
Retired cop among two shot dead in Hisar
Two persons, including a retired sub inspector of Chandigarh Police, were shot dead by unknown assailants in Azad Nagar area here today, police said. The deceased were identified as Kartar Singh (70) and his relative Balbir Singh (65), a former cop. According to police, the attackers arrived at Kartar Singh's Azad Nagar residence on a motorcycle. Upon entering, they began firing at him and Balbir Singh who was also present inside. The duo died on the spot, while the assailants managed to escape. The cause of murder was yet to be ascertained, police said, adding that a case was registered.
2 held in UP cash van robbery case
Two persons were arrested in connection with the sensational daylight robbery and murder case here, police said today. Vineet Tiwari, in his 30s, was arrested late last night from Bholakhera village in the Lalganj police station area in Rae Bareli district from his sister's home. His brother-in-law Kavindra Pandey was also arrested for providing him shelter. Tiwari's sister too has been taken into custody, Inspector General (Lucknow range) Sujeet Pandey said. On July 30, the gunner of the cash van was shot dead and a bag containing around Rs 7 lakh was snatched away by an unidentified miscreant only a couple of kilometres away from the Raj Bhavan in the high-security VVIP zone. In the joint operation conducted by the Lucknow and Rae Bareli police, Rs 4.73 lakh cash was also recovered, he said. "Later, the number plate of the vehicle (used in the crime), the looted bag, a country-made pistol and cartridges were also recovered," Pandey said. Pandey said Tiwari had fired at the gunner ...
Body of youth shot dead at Abdullah residence laid to rest in Jammu
The body of a man shot dead by the security guards posted at the residence of former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah was laid to rest here today amid massive protests. Hundreds of protesters, carrying the body of Syeed Murfad Shah (25), blocked the Jammu-Bantalab road near his Chinore residence for several hours today. They demanded that an FIR be registered against the security personnel and the case handed over to the Crime Branch of state police for a thorough probe. The protesters also called for releasing the CCTV footage of the incident. The government has already ordered a magisterial probe. According to police, the man rammed his car into the front gate of the residence of Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah at Bhatindi in the outskirts of Jammu yesterday, and vandalised the house before being shot dead by the CRPF personnel guarding the premises. Sub-divisional Magistrate, Jammu North, Mohammad Alyas Khan was appointed as the inquiry officer. Speaking .
Yogi calls for collective efforts to end crime against women
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday called for a joint effort to curb crime against women.Adityanath while addressing the International Media Conference asserted that one who shuts the eye to the anarchy, violence, and ill-governance becomes an accomplice in the all these crimes.Talking about violence against women, Adityanath said that the women hold god-like stature in our community and their safety is of utmost importance."The people should join hands to end the injustices in the society and seek help from the government in order to make the country a better and a safer place", he added.On a related note, two women in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh were allegedly given Triple Talaq over dowry.The police have registered a case and the investigation is underway.In another shocking incident last week, a girl in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly abducted by five people and gang-raped for 14 days.
Lynch victim's family to get death certificate from RIMS: SDO
The death certificate of Alimuddin Ansari, who was lynched by a mob of cow vigilantes in Ramgarh district in June last year, will be issued by the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, a district official said. "We have already forwarded a letter to the RIMS authorities in this regard and Alimuddin Ansari's death certificate will be issued from there," said Sub-Divisional Officer, Ramgarh, Anant Kumar when his reaction was sought on a report published in a section of media in this regard today. The media report said that the police were yet to submit a report to establish where he died a crucial piece of information that has denied Alimuddins family his death certificate. The SDO Ramgarh said the district authorities had explained the procedure to get the death certificate to the victim's widow and son and said they would be visiting the RIMS soon to get it. "They will get Alimuddin's death certificate from the RIMS, if they approached the RIMS ...