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SC to hear anticipatory bail plea of Kerala priest accused of rape
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an anticipatory bail plea of one of the Malankara Orthodox Church priests who is on the run after facing charges of sexual abuse of a parishioner.
PML-N leaders booked under terrorism charges
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been booked by Pakistan's Punjab Government under terrorism and other charges for inciting the crowd to violate law on July 13 at the time of arrival of Nawaz Sharif from London.Sharif's son Hamza and 50 others were also booked under the same charges, the Dawn reported.Shehbaz and Hamza have been accused of pelting stones on the law enforcement agencies officials allegedly with an intention to kill them, said the FIR lodged with the Lohari police station.The PML-N leaders have also been accused of damaging public buildings and properties and hurling threats to the law enforcement agencies officials.Apart from this, they are also accused of interfering in the official work, violating Section 144 of PPC (Pakistan Penal Code) and the code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the candidates, contesting the forthcoming General Election.As per the ...
Nawaz, Maryam files appeal in Islamabad HC against Avenfield verdict
Pakistan former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz, and Captain (retd) Safdar Awan on Monday filed an appeal in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the verdict in the Avenfield case.As per Geo news, the appeal highlights the legal flaws in the Avenfield judgment.The appeal even requests the court to declare the accountability court's verdict null and void and release the three convicts on bail.Sharif's lawyers were in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on Saturday, to get the legal papers signed.Since there was no time to reach court on Saturday, the appeal was filed in the court today, the last day for filing appeal against the order that was delivered on July 6 by the Islamabad Accountability Court.Sharif was awarded ten years in jail while his daughter got eight years of imprisonment along with others ahead of the general elections in Pakistan on July 25. Sharifs have been accused of failing to disclose the source of income for purchase of luxury apartments in ...
Kerala church scandal: SC to hear tomorrow anticipatory bail plea of priest
The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow the anticipatory bail plea of Father Soni Abraham Varghese in connection with the sex scandal case involving four clergymen attached to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to hear the plea of the priest after he sought urgent hearing as he fears arrest in the case. The crime branch had on July 2 registered a case against Father Varghese and three other priests on the basis of statements given by a woman belonging to the same Church accusing them of sexually assaulting her on many occasions. The high court had earlier dismissed his plea and ordered him to surrender forthwith. The woman has alleged that all the four priests had misused her confessions to sexually exploit her. The probe agency has already arrested two of the accused.
Political activist held for threatening NCP MLA
A 30-year-old activist of a political party has been arrested for allegedly issuing threats to an NCP MLA on a social networking site, the police said today. The accused, Mirza Rehan Azmi, allegedly posted an objectionable message yesterday on his Facebook page against Jitendra Awhad, the MLA from the Kalwa-Mumbra constituency in Thane district, and threatened to harm him, police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar said. An office-bearer of the NCP women's wing filed a complaint with the Mumbra police against two persons in this connection, she said. Based on the complaint, the police last night arrested Azmi, who is an activist of a political party, and launched a search for the other person named in the complaint, she said. The accused has been booked under IPC sections pertaining to defamation and criminal intimidation and relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, Narkar said.
Kathua rape: Delhi HC to continue hearing case against media house on disclosing victim's identity
The Delhi High Court on Monday will continue to hear the case against media houses and social media organisations in connection with Kathua rape victim identity case.Earlier on May 29, the Delhi High Court directed to remove the news items, which disclosed the identity of Kathua rape victim.The court has further listed the matter for July 16.On May 18, the High Court issued notice to Google, Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites after their Indian subsidiaries informed the court that they are not concerned entity to reply to court's notice on disclosing the identity of Kathua victim.It had earlier slapped a fine of Rs. 10 lakhs on each media house, who revealed the identity of the Kathua rape-case victim.The court had further warned that anyone disclosing rape victim's identity can be imprisoned for six-month.On April 13, the High Court had also issued a notice to various media houses for disclosing the identity of the rape victim.The eight-year-old girl, belonging to a ...
Khunti gang-rape: Person with Rs 50,000 bounty arrested
In a recent development in the alleged gang rape of NGO workers in Jharkhand's Khunti district, the police have arrested another man, who had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head.The accused, named Baji Samad, was arrested from a village in West Singhbhum district on Saturday, Superintendent of Police, Kranti Kumar said.After getting information that Baji Samad was seen near Banasai village, a joint team of CRPF personnel and policemen was formed. They later conducted a raid and arrested the accused, who later confessed to his involvement in the incident during interrogation."We have arrested one more accused in the case. He had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head. Three accused were arrested in connection with the case earlier," Kumar said.On June 19, five women, associated with an NGO, were allegedly gang-raped at gunpoint in Jharkhand's Khunti district after they were abducted while performing a street-play in a nearby village.
SC to hear garbage disposal, waste management case today
The Supreme Court will on Monday hear the garbage disposal and waste management case concerning the national capital.On the last date of hearing, the apex court criticised the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi for failing its duty to dispose of the garbage accumulated in the national capital and not taking effective steps to handle it.Justice Madan Bhimrao Lokur, while admonishing the L-G for not attending a crucial meeting on the disposal of garbage issue, observed, "You (L-G) say, I have the power. I am a superman."The apex court expressed its displeasure with the failure of the L-G office for claiming power over the municipal corporations' offices but not taking effective steps to handle the garbage issue.The Supreme Court division bench, headed by Justice Madan Bhimrao Lokur, was hearing the issue.On many occasions in previous hearings, the top court wanted to know from the concerned authorities with respect to the disposal of garbage.The Supreme Court's reaction came a ..
Child marriage stopped in UP after police intervention
The police here stopped a child marriage two days before the wedding after receiving a complaint in this regard, the police said here today. The wedding was fixed for tomorrow. On receiving the complaint, police officials reached the venue yesterday and found that the girl was 16 years of age, SHO of Jansath Police Station said. The police asked the family not go ahead with the wedding, following which the girl's parents decided to postpone the wedding till she becomes an adult, the officer said.
Eight people hospitalised in UP for suspected food poisoning
Eight members of a family, including two children, were admitted to a hospital for suspected food poisoning at a village in Shamli district, the police said today. After drinking cold drinks from a local shop, they complained of headache, vomiting and stomach disorder following which they were shifted to district hospital, the SHO of Kairana Police Station said. The case is being investigated, the police official said.
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Police officer, bystander die from gunshot wounds
A Massachusetts police officer and bystander died from wounds sustained when a suspect allegedly took the officer's gun and fired following a vehicle crash and a foot chase. Weymouth officer Michael Chesna was shot multiple times by his own firearm around 7:30 a.m. yesterday, and died from the injuries at South Shore Hospital, officials said. An unidentified elderly woman also died after being hit by stray bullets in a nearby home, authorities said. Weymouth Police Chief Richard Grimes said the shooting suspect, 20-year-old Emanuel Lopes, was in custody. Weymouth is located approximately 16 miles (26 kilometers) south of Boston on what is known as the South Shore. Police say the suspect crashed a car, fled the scene, and was later discovered by Chesna allegedly vandalizing a home. Prosecutors say that's when he attacked Chesna with a rock to the head. Chesna fell to the ground, and officials say, Lopes took the officer's gun and shot Chesna multiple times in the head and chest. Lopes
Air hostess commits suicide, family alleges dowry harassment
A female flight attendant allegedly committed suicide after jumping from the terrace of her residence in south Delhi's Hauz Khas, police said today. Anisiya Batra was in her 40s and worked with a German airline. She allegedly jumped from the terrace of her house on Friday, they said. Her husband rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was declared brought dead. Her family alleged that she was harassed for dowry. The woman had been married for over two years and used to live with her husband in Hauz Khas. Before jumping off the terrace, Anisiya had sent a message to her husband that she would kill herself, police said. Her husband, a software engineer in Gurgaon, told police that they had regular fights as there were "compatibility issues". The had an argument on Friday as well, following which Anisiya jumped from the terrace, police said. Police have registered a case and are questioning the husband and his family members.
Haryana Police arrests wanted criminal
The Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police has arrested a wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 1.5 lakh on him, police said today. Pradeep Lohar alias Kala, a resident of Badala in Hisar was involved in as many as 24 cases of murder, dacoity and loot. Absconding since 2017, he was arrested from Uttar Pradesh, they said. Acting on a tip off that Lohar was roaming in Noida's sector 23 with the intention to commit a crime, an STF team reached the spot and nabbed the criminal who was also wanted in Delhi, they added. According to police, Lohar had killed his accomplice Pradeep Jamwadi and his mother after a case was registered against him at police stationCivil Lines in Hisar. He also used Facebook as a tool to spread fear among people, police said, adding that they would seek his remand from the court. During interrogation, Lohar is likely to spill the beans on his involvement in other cases, they said.
Khunti gangrape prime accused arrested in Jharkhand
The prime accused in the alleged gang rape of five women in Jharkhand's Khunti district has been arrested from a village in West Singhbhum district, a senior police officer said today. Baji Samad, a resident of Ludubeda village in Seraikela-Kharswan district, was arrested yesterday, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of West Singhbhum district, Kranthi Kumar Gadidesi, said. Based on information that Samad was seen near Banasai village, a joint team was formed under Manish Raman, the Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations), West Singhbhum, on Saturday, Kranthi Kumar said. The team comprised CRPF personnel and policemen from West Singhbhum and Khunti, he said. They conducted a raid and arrested Samad, he said adding, the accused has confessed to his involvement in the incident during interrogation. Samad confessed that he and his accomplices had committed the crime at the instigation of self-styled leaders of Pathalgarhi (a tribal custom), the SP said. 'Pathalgarhi' is a ...
UP SHO files complaint against himself for failure to prevent 'cow slaughter'
A station house officer (SHO) in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district lodged a complaint against himself and two of his colleagues for failing to prevent an alleged incident of cow slaughter in his area today. After taking charge of the Kharkoda police station in Meerut, SHO Rajendra Tyagi had made some rules. He had warned that a complaint will be lodged against any police officer who fails to perform his duty. After an incident of gau kashi (cow slaughter) was reported in the area today, the SHO lodged a complaint against himself, beat constable Anil Tevatia and another official. Meanwhile, SSP Rajesh Pandey appreciated Tyagi's dedication towards his work.
Woman who accused ex-BJP MLA of rape untraceable: Surat Police
Surat police today said the woman who had lodged a rape case against former BJP MLA Jayanti Bhanushali, which led to his ouster from the party, was untraceable. The 21-year-old victim, a resident of Surat, had written to the police on July 10 seeking registration of a rape case against the BJP MLA who represented the Abdasa constituency between 2007 and 2012. Police Commissioner Satish Sharma said the woman had failed to appear before the police despite being issued summons. "We had tried to contact the complainant and sent her summons on the address given in the letter received in order to record her statement," Sharma said. "A notice was pasted on the door of the house of the complainant as nobody was present there when police arrived," he added. "She is untraceable. We are trying to contact her but have failed so far," he said further. Noting that the victim had not approached the police in person or through a relative but through a third person to file the complaint, Sharma said ..
Teenager commits suicide under fear of kin over her friendship with neighbour
A 17-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide in west Delhi's Tilak Vihar police post since she was afraid of her family members who were against her friendship with a 21-year-old man, a police official said today. The family was allegedly unhappy about her relationship with a person in the neighbourhood, he said. Yesterday, the girl's brother returned home and on not finding her there, he went to the man's house and accused his family of hiding the teenager, the official said. A quarrel began between the families and both the parties informed police. After the sleuths arrived, six to seven people were taken to a hospital while the two families were taken to the police post, the official said. The girl came around 2.30am and told the police that she did not want to return home with her family since she was scared they would rebuke her, the official said. The police decided to send her to Nari Niketan and a woman constable was called. Meanwhile, a relative of girl's male friend came ..
BJP MP's daughter among 19 summoned in Assam's cash-for-jobs scam
The daughter of BJP's Lok Sabha MP R.P. Sharma is among 19 government officials issued summons on Sunday by the Assam Police in the multi-crore cash-for-jobs scam.
Look-out circular issued against former SSP
A look out circular (LOC) has been issued against a former SSP (Vigilance) for allegedly implicating a 'patwari' (revenue official) in a false graft case. Inspector General (Ferozepur range) Gurinder Singh Dhillon, who was tasked to probe the case, said the LOC was issued against Shiv Kumar Sharma by a special investigation team (SIT). Sharma, along with other Vigilance Bureau officials, was earlier booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and an SIT formed to probe the charges. In 2009, Shiv Kumar Sharma, then SSP (Vigilance Bureau) Patiala, had asked land revenue official Mohan Singh to furnish records related to his land in Fatehargh Sahib's Rurki village. Mohan had delivered the copy to the SSP and asked him to pay the stipulated government fee of Rs 20. In the months that followed, the land revenue official alleged that he was threatened, and later implicated in a false corruption case pertaining to a paddy scam in Ferozepur. Singh had last year written to the ...