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Video released of man shoved off bus in Vegas murder case
Police in Las Vegas have released security video they say shows a woman shoving a 74-year-old man off a public bus after witnesses say he asked her to be nice to other passengers. The video shows Serge Fournier landing face-first on a sidewalk east of downtown on March 21. He died April 23. The Clark County coroner ruled Fournier's death a homicide resulting from his injuries. Authorities arrested 25-year-old Cadesha Michelle Bishop on May 6. She has been charged with murder and remains jailed on $100,000 bail pending a preliminary hearing of evidence May 21. Public defense attorney Charles Cano, who represents Bishop, didn't immediately respond Wednesday to messages. A department statement says investigators still seek witnesses to the March 21 incident.
Two involved in murder, kidnapping arrested
Delhi Police arrested two persons allegedly involved in many cases of kidnapping, murder and arms smuggling. One of the accused is also a life convict and had jumped parole in 2009, the police said on Wednesday.
Madan B Lokur appointed judge of Supreme Court of Fiji
Justice (retired) Madan B Lokur has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Fiji as a judge of its non-resident panel, according to sources. Justice Lokur, who demitted office as a Supreme Court justice on December 31 2018, has been appointed in the new role for a period of three years. The sources close to the former judge said that he received the offer from the Chief Justice of the Fiji Supreme Court on the day of his superannuation. The judge will join in his new role on August 15 this year, they said.
Customs dept seizes gold worth Rs 34.75 lakh at Mangaluru airport
Customs officials at Mangaluru International Airport have seized 24-carat gold valued at Rs 34.75 lakh on Tuesday, according to an official statement.The weight of the confiscated gold is 1052.90 grams. "The Customs officials at Mangaluru International airport seized foreign origin gold 24KT weighing 1052.90 gms net and valued 34.75 lacs. It was concealed as 2 mercury coated ingots in the motor of Nikai brand mixer in check-in luggage, which arrived from Dubai by SpiceJet flight," Customs Department said in a statement. No information has been revealed regarding any arrest in the case or the identity of the luggage's owner.A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
BMC official among 15 held in raid at dance bar
At least 15 persons, including a senior official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), were arrested following a raid on a dance bar in Colaba at South Mumbai early on Wednesday, police said. The raid was conducted at the Platinum Bar and Restaurant by a special team of additional commissioner of police South region, comprising local police around 12.30 am, an official said. "During the raid, police arrested nine members of the hotel management staff and six customers, which includes an officer rank of deputy municipal commissioner," he said. A businessman, a government official and some high profile persons were among those arrested, he said, adding that the female staff of the bar was let off. The action was taken under different IPC sections and the Maharashtra Hotels Establishment Act, he said. All the accused were produced before the court, which released them on bail, he said.
Minor communal flare-up in Bharuch
Six persons of a minority community, including a maulvi of a local mosque, were booked on the charges of rioting and assault following a minor communal flare-up in the town on Wednesday, police said. The incident took place in a locality near Union School when a local shopkeeper, Pokhraj Soni, had an argument with the maulvi of a nearby mosque after the latter's scooter hit a pipe, which Soni had installed to drain water from the terrace of his shop. According to police inspector, N K Goswami, people from both the sides engaged in stone-pelting after a heated verbal spat between Soni and the maulvi, who is yet to be identified. "Soni's shop is close to the mosque. Soni confronted the maulvi when the drainage pipe broke after being hit by the scooter. People from both the sides came against each other. Stones were also hurled by some people. However, the situation was quickly brought under control. It was a minor incident," Goswami said. Soni sustained head injury during
Google will pay owners of faulty Pixel phones
If you have been one from the unfortunate lot to receive the original Google Pixel with faulty microphone, the company has agreed to pay up to USD 500 for the issue.A group of Pixel and Pixel XL owners reportedly filed a lawsuit against the search giant back in 2018, accusing it of knowingly selling faulty devices. According to Engadget, Google has decided to now settle the lawsuit.Google has set aside USD 7.25 million for the settlement fund. Customers who experienced the problem more than once can claim USD 500, while those who faced it once will be eligible for USD 350. Devices manufactured before 4 January 2017 are eligible for the payout and owners must join the settlement by 9 July 2019.
Ban sale of acid in Uttar Pradesh: NCW chief to DGP
A week after a 22-year-old girl was attacked by her brothers with acid in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday asked Uttar Pradesh DGP O.P. Singh to enforce a ban on the sale of acid.
Gold worth Rs one crore seized from six passengers
Three kilograms of gold worth Rs one crore have been seized from six passengers, including five women, who arrived here from Colombo, customs officials said Wednesday. The five, who were part of a nine member group, were intercepted Tuesday after their movements aroused the suspicion of the officials, an official release said. A physical examination of a 38-year-old man, the head of the group, revealed gold concealed in his rectum, it said. A search of five women in the group also revealed that they had hidden the yellow metal in a similar manner, the release said. A total of 25 bundles, wrapped in red adhesive tape, were recovered from them. Among the items seized were gold rings and chains, the release said.
Caught in compromising position with lover, man jumps off 5th floor in South Delhi
A man, who was caught in a compromising position with a woman by her husband, allegedly jumped off the fifth floor of a building in South Delhi's Tigri area and died, police said Wednesday. Pankaj, a resident of JJ Colony in the area, was in an illicit relationship with the woman. He had come to meet her but the woman's husband returned to the residence unexpectedly at around 4.30 pm on Tuesday and they were caught by him in a compromising position, police said. The door of the house was not locked from inside, they said. Infuriated by her infidelity, he slapped his wife after which she tried to cut her vein, Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Vijay Kumar said. Both the men stopped her and then her husband told her that he would call her father and brother to tell them about the incident. In the meantime, Pankaj went to the balcony of the fifth floor and jumped off the building, the officer said. He was taken to the Batra hospital by police officials who reached there after ...
ICICI-Videocon row: Rajiv Kochhar seeks cancellation of look-out circular
Rajiv Kochhar, the brother-in-law of former ICICI CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar, moved a Delhi court on Wednesday seeking cancellation of the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him in connection with the ICICI-Videocon loan case.The ED had questioned Rajiv, who is Deepak Kocchar's brother, from April 30 to May 2, stating that he withheld crucial information pertaining to the case.Earlier in the day, Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak had appeared before the ED for the third consecutive day in connection with the aforesaid case.The matter relates to alleged irregularities and corrupt practices in the sanction of a Rs 1,875 crore loan by ICICI Bank to Videocon Group in 2009 and 2011.The ED had on March 1 carried out searches at the premises of Pacific Capital Services Private Limited and Quality Techno Advisors Pvt Ltd. The brothers hold stakes in the two companies.The two firms had earlier moved a petition in the PMLA appellate tribunal, seeking the release of documents which were ..
Maha rowing champion assaulted, two minors among three held
Three persons, including two children, were arrested for allegedly assaulting a state-level rowing champion in Nashik, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place near Chopda Lawns in Nashik city on Tuesday night, when Nikhil Sonawane, a state-evel rower was returning home on a bicycle with his friend, an official said. "The three attackers stopped his bicycle on the pretext of seeking tobacco from him. Thereafter, the trio started thrashing him," he said. One of the accused attacked Sonawane with a sickle, in which he sustained serious injuries, the official said. After the attack, the attackers fled from the spot. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital. He is undergoing treatment and is out of danger now, the official said. Sonawane, who has won state-level rowing championships, was expected to participate in another such event between May 17 and 19 at Army Boating Club in Pune. He had earlier won gold and silver medals in this competition, he said. An offence
J-K: 'Social media reporters' booked for revealing identity of Ganderbal rape victim
The Jammu and Kashmir Police Wednesday booked certain "social media reporters" for revealing the identity of a minor girl who was allegedly raped in Ganderbal area earlier this week. The victim, a teenager, was raped by 20-year-old Muhammad Aasif Wani in Harran village of Ganderbal area on Sunday. A police spokesperson said it was noticed that certain "social media reporters" had violated legal provisions about non-disclosure of a rape victim's name. "In this regard, the Principal Juvenile Justice Board, (CJM) Ganderbal, has taken cognisance of the matter and passed directions to police for taking legal action against such social media reporters," the spokesperson said. "Accordingly, Ganderbal police registered a case FIR No. 102/2019 under section 23 the POCSO Act, 228-A of the RPC against social media reporters who have publicised the identity of the rape victim," he said. Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act prohibits publishing any matter which
Delhi Police: No offence made out against Rahul Gandhi under sedition law
Delhi Police on Wednesday told a city court that no offence is made out against Congress President Rahul Gandhi for making a statement against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleged to be derogatory in a complaint in 2016.
2 notorious criminals arrested
Two notorious criminals were arrested in connection with a murder case, police said Wednesday. Based on a tip-off, the Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested Sandeep Ahlawat (36), who is a life convict in a kidnapping case, and Varun (30) on May 13. Police said the duo was involved in a murder case of Dharuhera, a resident of Haryana. On February 19, Sandeep had managed to escape from custody at the Maulana Azad Medical College Hospital with the help of his associates. "One semi-automatic pistol of .30 bore with five live cartridges and one country-made pistol with two live cartridges have been recovered from their possession," police said in statement.
Wife, daughter of main accused in Moti Nagar killing arrested: Police
The wife and daughter of the main accused in the killing of a businessman in Moti Nagar area in West Delhi for objecting to lewd comments passed on his daughter were arrested Wednesday, police said. The 52-year-old businessman was stabbed to death with a knife when he was returning home with his daughter early Sunday. The victim's 19-year-old son was also stabbed when he tried to intervene to stop the argument after some men harassed them. He is in ICU at a hospital but out of danger, doctors said, adding they are keeping him under observation for 24 hours. Police arrested a 45-year-old man, the main accused, and his 20-year-old son in connection with the killing. His two other sons, both minors, have also been apprehended. Monika Bhardwaj, deputy commissioner of police (west), said two more members of the family were arrested Wednesday. One of them is the main accused's wife, 45, and the other his daughter, 30. The women were arrested under Section 34 of Indian Penal Code for having .
Senior IPS officer Deven Bharti becomes Maha ATS chief
The Maharashtra government Wednesday appointed senior IPS officer Deven Bharti as the chief of the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the state. Bharti, a 1994 batch officer, was currently posted as the Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP) Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police. The state home department issued orders of transfers of 19 officers of the ranks of Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Additional Director General of Police (ADG). Current ATS chief Atulchandra Kulkarni was transferred as the ADG of Crime Investigation Department (CID), Pune. Deven Bharti was earlier the JCP (Law and Order) for around four years, which is considered the longest term of any officer in Mumbai Police. He was shifted to the EOW on the directions of the Election Commission (EC). Bharti has investigated several high-profile cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and murder of senior crime journalist J Dey. He is also known for his crackdown of terror outfit Indian ...
Hapur Horror: No criminal cases in victim's Hapur village in two years
Shyampur Jatt village in Hapur that came into limelight after a woman alleged that she was sold by her father for Rs 10,000 and was raped multiple times by the villagers, had no criminal case recorded against any one in the last two years, police said.
Sought day-to-day report in missing rape victim case: Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that he has sought a day-to-day report from the police in the case of a rape victim who went missing from a rehabilitation centre on April 28.
Rahul Gandhi to meet Alwar gang rape victim on Thursday
Congress president Rahul Gandhi is likely to meet Thursday a Dalit woman who was allegedly gang-raped in front of her husband in Rajasthan's Alwar district, party sources said. Gandhi, who was earlier scheduled to arrive here Wednesday, will be visiting on Thursday instead, they said. On April 26, six miscreants accosted the woman and her husband on the Thanagazi-Alwar bypass and took them to an isolated place, where they allegedly raped her in front of him. An FIR was lodged on May 2 and the accused circulated a video clip of the crime on May 4. Subsequently, five accused, who allegedly raped the woman, and the one who shot and circulated the video clip, have been arrested. The incident triggered widespread protests in Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa and nearby areas and a protest march led by BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Kirori Lal Meena had turned violent in Dausa on Tuesday, leaving over half a dozen people injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BSP supremo Mayawati and other leaders have condemned .