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Bangladesh Supreme Court defers Zia's bail hearing till tomorrow
Bangladesh's Supreme Court today deferred until tomorrow the hearing on a plea by the country's anti-corruption body challenging the bail granted to former prime minister and opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia in a corruption case. Zia, 72, was sentenced to five years in jail in February by a lower court in connection with the embezzlement of 21 million taka (about USD 250,000) in foreign donations meant for the Zia Orphanage Trust, named after her late husband Ziaur Rahman, a military ruler-turned-politician, during her 2001-2006 premiership. The High Court on March 12 granted Zia a four-month interim bail, considering her age and health issues after the special court released the full verdict. When the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the State moved the Supreme Court's Appellate Division, it suspended the bail order until May 8, allowing these two to start appeals against the bail. The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, was scheduled to pass the order .
Rape suspect Tariq Ramadan loses bid for release ahead of trial
The Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who is being held in France over rape allegations by three women, has lost his bid for early release ahead of trial, his lawyer told has said. Judges had already refused bail for the 55-year-old Ramadan, who is being treated behind bars for multiple sclerosis, as well as a request for release on health grounds. "We were informed of the decision today and I immediately lodged an appeal," his lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny said late yesterday, calling the decision "incredible". The prominent TV pundit and Oxford University professor, whose grandfather founded Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood movement, has been held since February on charges that he raped two Muslim women in France. In early March, a third woman came forward claiming Ramadan had raped her in Brussels in 2013 and 2014, accusing him of subjecting her to violent and sexually degrading acts during a dozen meetings. Meanwhile a fourth woman has filed rape charges in Geneva against Ramadan, who is a ...
J-K: One arrested with 20 kg poppy
An inter-state narcotic smuggler was today arrested with 20 kg of poppy in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, a police officer said. Acting on a tip-off, police said they intercepted a gas tanker at Jakhni on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway today. Chamkaur Singh, hailing from Punjab, was arrested after 20 kg of poppy was recovered from him, the officer said. The vehicle used by the smuggler was also seized, said the officer, adding that a case has been registered against the accused and further investigation of the case is going on.
Kathua rape and murder: Accused to file fresh petition in SC, seeking CBI probe
The accused in the Kathua rape-and-murder case will file a fresh petition in the Supreme Court (SC) in the next few days, seeking handing over of the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The apex court had yesterday directed that the trial in the case of alleged gangrape and murder of an eight-year-old girl, which had led to a nationwide outrage, be moved to Pathankot in neighbouring Punjab. "A fresh petition seeking a CBI probe is ready. It shall be filed within a few days (in the Supreme Court)," Ankur Sharma, the lawyer of five of the accused in the case, said today. A detailed counter on behalf of accused Sanjhi Ram, Vishal Jangotra and Parvesh Kumar was filed in the apex court, along with an additional affidavit seeking a CBI probe, he added. Sharma said in yesterday's hearing, only a notice could have been issued if a fresh petition seeking a CBI probe was filed. "The fastest way of getting a CBI probe in yesterday's hearing was through our counter and additional .
NGT slaps fine on UP for failure to submit report on ethanol distilleries
The National Green Tribunal has slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 on the Uttar Pradesh government for the inordinate delay in filing a report on the status of distilleries and sugar mills manufacturing, storing and transporting ethanol without obtaining permission from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). A bench headed by acting NGT Chairperson Justice Jawad Rahim noted that despite its specific direction on February 22 to file the inspection report in two weeks, the state government failed to do so. The direction was issued after owners of some of the units, which were shut earlier for non-compliance of rules, had approached the court alleging that the UP government was delaying the inspection, which was necessary for licence renewal. The green panel initially slapped Rs five lakh as costs for the delay but reduced it to Rs 50,000 on the repeated insistence of the counsel for the state. "The counsel assures that in future such conduct will not reoccur. He submits that
Kerala police commence probe in RSS, CPI-M workers death
Kerala Police on Tuesday asserted that the accused will be arrested soon in both cases, where a Communist Party of India (Marxist) local committee member and a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker were hacked to death near Kannur.Kerala DGP Loknath Behera said on Tuesday, "Investigation is underway; we will arrest the accused persons in both cases soon."A RSS worker was hacked to death in Puducherry's Mahe on Monday.The RSS worker, identified as Shimoj, was attacked with sharp objects and sustained injuries on his face and chest. He was rushed to Calicut Medical College but was declared as brought dead.A local committee member of Communist Party of India (Marxist), Babu was also hacked to death the same night in Mahe.
Tripura State Rifles jawan kills wife, children and self
A Tripura State Rifles (TRS) jawan today allegedly shot dead his wife and two children before killing himself with his service rifle at their residence at Malaynagar near the state capital Agartala, police said. Manik Ghosh, 40, a naik of the 1st battalion of the TSR, a state para-military force, shot dead his wife Ratna Ghosh, 34, daughter Hrittika Ghosh, 2, and son Debraj Ghosh, 11, Superintendent of Police (Control) Harkumar Debbarma said. He killed them apparently after an altercation with his wife at around 8:00 am. The jawan shot himself dead with the rifle shortly afterwards. "Local residents rushed to their home after hearing the gun shots and found them dead. Later the villagers informed police," the SP said. Debbarma said Ghosh was posted at a TSR camp in Panchabati, about 15 km from here. Asked how the jawan got his service rifle from his duty post to his home, police said investigation was on to get the details. On Sunday, a jawan of the Border Security Force shot dead ...
Hong Kong cabbie held after $140,000 left in car
A Hong Kong taxi driver has been arrested on suspicion of stealing HK$1.1 million (US$140,000) that a passenger left in his cab. The owner of a currency exchange left the bag full of cash in the taxi on her way home Sunday night, according to local newspaper Ming Pao. The driver -- identified by his surname, Tang -- was tracked down through the call centre used by the woman to book the ride. Tang, 59, first told investigators that he hadn't seen the money and suggested another passenger may have stolen it later that night, local media quoted the police as saying. But the cash was later found at Tang's house, according to Ming Pao. The cabbie was arrested Monday on suspicion of theft and for misleading officers, Hong Kong police said in a statement. This is not the first time a large amount of unsupervised cash has tested the morals of Hong Kongers. In 2014, boxes filled with more than US$2 million in cash fell out of an armoured van onto a major highway, sparking a frenzy as drivers
Woman, son found dead in well in Rajsamand
A woman and her son were today found dead in a well in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, police said. The bodies of Poonam Rawat (28) and her five-year-old son Dayal Singh were tied together and recovered from a well yesterday. The woman was a widow, police said. Her parents have alleged that they were murdered and the bodies thrown into the well by her in-laws and others. The matter is being investigated, the police added.
Four masked men snatched car at pistol point
Four car-borne unidentified armed robbers with masked faces snatched a car from a businessman on Phagwara-Jalandhar national highway here last night, police said. According to a complaint lodged by a Jalandhar-based businessman Prabjhot, one masked youth remained at the steering wheel of their own car while three others snatched his car at pistol point. Kaputhala SSP Sandeep Sharma said here today that the accused were in their late twenties and the case was being investigated.
Two minor boys held for rape of tribal girl in Jharkhand
Two minor boys have been arrested in connection with the alleged gangrape of a 12-year-old tribal girl at Harkatta village in Pathergama police station area of Godda district, a senior police officer said today. The girl, who was here to attend a social function, had gone out to attend nature's call on Sunday night when she was gagged, dragged to the bushes and raped by seven youths, Superintendent of Police Rajeev Ranjan Singh said. The girl returned home next morning and narrated the ordeal to her mother, who then raised an alarm in the village, he said. "We registered a complaint based on the girl's statement. Two of them were apprehended last night and we have launched a hunt to arrest the other accused in the case," the SP said. A medical examination has been conducted on the girl and the report is awaited, Singh said, adding that some of those accused in the case were minors. The Godda incident came days after two more cases of rape in the state drew media ...
Bangladesh Supreme Court defers Zia's bail hearing
Bangladesh's Supreme Court today deferred until tomorrow the hearing on a plea by the country's Anti-Corruption Commission challenging the bail granted to former prime minister and opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia in a corruption case. Zia, 72, was sentenced to five years in jail in February by a lower court in connection with the embezzlement of 21 million taka (about USD 250,000) in foreign donations meant for the Zia Orphanage Trust, named after her late husband Ziaur Rahman, a military ruler-turned-politician, during her 2001-2006 premiership. The High Court on March 12 granted bail to Zia considering her age and health issues but the ex-premier continues to serve the term at the old jailhouse of Dhaka Central Jail as the apex court stayed the court's order. The Supreme Court's Appellate Division bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, was scheduled to pass the order today, but it deferred the hearing until tomorrow. Attorney General Mahbubey Alam and main appellant ...
Women helpline, anti-romoeo squad, UP-100 to be clubbed
Gearing up to ensure timely response to women and minors in distress, the Uttar Pradesh Police has decided to integrate women helpline (1090), anti-romoeo squad and UP-100 services besides fast-tracking trial of cases under the POSCO Act. "We are giving utmost priority to checking crime against women. The state already has women helpline (1090), anti-romoeo squad and UP-100 services, where women can report crime against them. Now, with a view to provide immediate help to victims, we are going to integrate these three," Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh told PTI. "Now anyone who wants to report their woes, can dial any of these numbers and they will get timely response. With integration of all these, better coordination will be ensured helping in reducing response time so that victims get timely help," the DGP said. He said the state police is committed to the security of women/girls and in cases of POCSO, it will be ensured that accused are convicted by fast-tracking such ...
German police raid suspected people smuggling gang
Hundreds of police have raided premises in four German states as part of a probe into a suspected people smuggling ring. Federal police say the gang is suspected of helping mostly Moldovans enter Germany and work there illegally, using fake Romanian identity documents. In a statement today, police said 800 officers searched 21 offices and homes in Hamburg and Bremen, Lower Saxony and Saxony Anhalt states. Police said three main suspects two Germans and a Russian were arrested in Hamburg late Monday. The gang, comprising at least eight people, also includes Ukrainians. At least 35 illegal immigrants were found at premises in Hamburg. According to the police statement, some of the suspects in Saxony-Anhalt had ties to the far-right Reich Citizens movement.
Police constable killed by sand mafia in TN, two held
A 37-year-old police constable was killed allegedly by the sand mafia here when he attempted to stop them from illegally mining sand from the Nambiyaar river bed, police said today. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case. Jagadeesh Durai, attached to the Vadakku Vijayanarayanam police station, had reportedly received a tip-off on Sunday night from a person claiming to be a police sub-inspector, regarding illegal mining activity at Pandichery village and rushed to the spot. On seeing Durai, a special branch constable, gang members tried to flee in their tractor. However, Durai chased and nabbed them at some distance following which a scuffle broke out between them. He was allegedly attacked by the gang with iron rods, police said, adding, Durai was found lying in a pool of blood in a forest area near the village. In a petition submitted to the Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli district, the deceased's wife alleged that some officials in the police department ..
SC dismisses Congress' plea against rejection of CJI impeachment notice
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petitions of two Rajya Sabha Congress parliamentarians, challenging dismissal of impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, as withdrawn.MPs Pratap Singh Bajwa and Amee Harshadray Yajnik filed the petition against the rejection of the notice, on Monday.On April 20, seven opposition parties led by Congress moved the impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha, seeking the removal of CJI Misra under Article 217 read with article 124 (4) of the Constitution of India.The motion was signed by 64 sitting members of the House.In the impeachment motion, the opposition cited four acts of misbehaviour, including his handling of Prasad Education Trust case.However, Vice Pesident Venkaiah Naidu rejected the impeachment motion saying that it lacked substantial facts to hold CJI Misra guilty of misbehaviour.Following the dismissal of the plea, senior Congress leader and top court advocate Kapil Sibal questioned the court's procedure."We
Rape of girls at orphanage: 79-yr-old man, daughter get life sentence
A special court here has awarded life imprisonment to a 79-year-old retired professor and his daughter, an advocate, in a case of rape and harassment of minor girls at an orphanage run by her. Special judge Arun Kumar Verma yesterday sentenced the accused - K N Agrawal (79), a retired government college professor, and his daughter Shaila Agrawal (50) - to life imprisonment, till the rest of their natural life. According to the prosecution, the woman used to run a hostel for orphan girls in the district. The Child Welfare Society and a child protection officer in Shivpuri had earlier received a complaint about girls allegedly being abused in the facility. Subsequently, a probe was conducted and on November 16, 2016 the police registered a case against the woman and her father for sexually abusing the minor girls, the prosecution said. During the probe, it was found that the woman used to help her father in abusing the girls. The victims also revealed during investigation that they were
SC asks Water Resources Secy to bring draft Cauvery mngmt scheme
The Supreme Court today directed the Secretary of the Union Water Resources Ministry to personally appear before it on May 14 with a draft of the Cauvery management scheme for implementation of its verdict on water sharing between four states including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra told the Centre that once the judgment has been delivered on the issue, it has to be implemented. "We do not want to come back to square one. Once the judgment has been delivered, it has to be implemented," the bench also comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said. Attorney General K K Venugopal said the Centre was seeking time in view of the fact that the Union Cabinet has not met due to the ongoing campaigning for the assembly polls in Karnataka. Senior advocate Shekhar Naphade , appearing for Tamil Nadu, opposed the plea and said "this is the fit case for contempt. Somebody has to be sent to jail". The bench then fixed the matter for further ...
Woman gang-raped in car on highway
A woman was gang-raped in a moving car allegedly by two men after throwing her child (3) from the vehicle last evening on Delhi-Dehradun national highway here, police said. The child was rushed to a hospital by the villagers. He is out of danger. Later, the 26-year-old victim was also dropped from the car in Chapar area on the highway in the district, said SP (city) Ombir Singh today. A case has been registered against the absconding accused, and the woman has been sent for medical examination, he said. According to a complaint lodged by the victim, she was called by one of the accused R K Mehata on the pretext of giving her a job. She was raped by Mehata and his friend after giving her some alcoholic drink laced with sedatives. She lodged the complaint after getting consciousness, the SP said.
Bangladesh SC to hear petitions against Khaleda Zia
The Bangladesh Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear two government petitions filed against former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia, in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.An Appellate Division bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, would hear the appeals today, as reported by the Daily Star.The respective counsels for the ACC, government and Zia had been given time to prepare for their arguments the apex court.ACC lawyer Khurshid Alam Khan said that they would place arguments elaborately on the points on which the apex court had granted the leave-to-appeal petitions against the HC order and stayed the bail of Zia.On the other hand, Khaleda's Lawyer has planned to argue on the grounds of Zia's ill health to secure her a bail.Khan argued that Khaleda's lawyers failed to submit supporting documents to prove that she was ill.The High Court had granted the BNP chief a bail considering her age, social status and the gravity of her crime, .