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Woman among two held for demanding Rs 10 crore from corporator
Two persons, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore from a local BJP corporator to help him make an MLC, police said today. Acting on a complaint filed by BJP corporator Manohar Dumbre, a trap was laid at a hotel here yesterday and the duo arrested, police said. Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Makarand Ranade gave the names of the accused as Anud Shirgaon Kar (29) and Anil Bhanushali (31), residents of Kalyan and Navi Mumbai, respectively. A search is on for the third accused in the case, Abdulla Ansari, said police. According to Dumbre, he received a phone call from the duo on March 4 stating they can help him become a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council if he paid Rs 10 crore. The two claimed they were well connected in political circles and can arrange a meeting between him and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the corporator said in his complaint. Dumbre said as he suspected the credentials of the callers. He said he .
HC seeks CBI, AAP govt reply on Shahabuddin's solitary confinement
The Delhi High Court today sought responses from the CBI and the AAP government on controversial RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin's plea alleging that he has been kept in solitary confinement at Tihar Jail here since February last year against the law and without any court order. The apex court on February 15 last year had ordered the shifting of Shahabuddin, now facing trial in 45 criminal cases, from Siwan Jail in Bihar to the Tihar Jail, saying an accused cannot be allowed to "jettison the basic fundamentals of trial". Following the direction, Shahabuddin was transferred to Tihar Jail on February 19, 2017. A habeas corpus plea filed on behalf of the RJD strongman urged a bench of justices Vipin Sanghi and P S Teji that the authorities be directed to produce Shahabuddin, currently lodged in central jail no. 2 of Tihar, before the high court. It has also sought appropriate orders for his safety. Taking note of the claims made in the petition, the bench directed the authorities to ..
In mistaken identity, salesman shot at
Gunmen on Wednesday shot and wounded a salesman at a medical store in Sahibabad after mistaking him to be a man with whom they had a land dispute, police said.
Ex MLA's suitcase stolen by bike-borne miscreants
A former Uttar Pradesh MLA's suitcase was stolen by two motorcycle-borne persons here when he was going for a meeting, police said today. Former Etah MLA Sudhkar Verma yesterday lodged a complaint at the Kotwali police station. The suitcase was stolen from his car, they said. Nobody has been arrested yet. The matter is being probed, police said.
'Custodial death' triggers violence in Bihar
A mob today attacked a police station and vandalized vehicles in this central Bihar district after a man, arrested in connection with a dacoity case, allegedly committed suicide in police custody. The incident prompted the higher authorities to place the station house officer (SHO) under suspension, Deputy Superintendent of Police Shailendra Kumar said. Trouble began this morning when Pawan Sao, who was arrested last evening, allegedly consumed poison inside a cell of Kaler police station, he said. "As the news spread, irate locals attacked the police station, vandalized vehicles and set fire to a generator," the deputy SP said, adding that the agitators also staged a demonstration on NH-98, blocking road traffic for some time. The situation was brought under control after senior officials, led by the district magistrate and the superintendent of police, reached the spot and assured the protesters of a probe into the matter. Kaler SHO Rituraj Singh was suspended for his ..
Bawana fire:Police files charge sheet agst factory owner, 6 otrs
Delhi Police today filed a charge sheet in a city court against the owner of a firecracker factory in northwest Delhi, where 17 people were killed in a massive blaze earlier this year. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Gagandeep Singh, before whom the police filed the document, took cognisance of the charge sheet and summoned factory owner Manoj Jain, co-owner Lalit Goyal and five others as accused before it on April 4. A fire had broken out in the storage unit on the ground floor of the two-storey building in Bawana area on January 20 and engulfing the entire structure. Of the 17 killed, 10 were women. A man and woman were also injured in the incident.
Delhi HC issues notice to all 2G case accused
On the basis of the appeal filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to all the accused including former telecom minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi in the 2G spectrum case.The case will be next heard on May 25.The high court has also ordered to maintain status quo in relation to attached properties by the ED.Rajeev Awasthi, who is representing the ED in the court, told media, "court while issuing notice on interim application granted status quo order with regard to attached property, this means the property remains with ED."While the CBI filed an appeal on Tuesday, the ED had moved the court on Monday against the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and others in the 2G spectrum case.Meanwhile, A Raja has said the move was anticipated as it was a statutory right to appeal."Deprived party can go for an appeal, that is a statutory right. Suppose, if I am convicted am I not ...
Over 12,000 cases related to cyber crime registered in 2016: Alphons
Over 12,000 cases related to cyber crime were registered during 2016, up from 9,622 in 2014, Parliament was informed today. "As per the data maintained by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total of 9,622, 11592 and 12,317 cyber crime cases were registered during the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively," Minister of State for Electronics and IT K J Alphons said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. In response to a separate query, the minister said a total of 5, 8 and 17 cases were registered during the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, under section 67B of IT Act, 2000, as per information provided by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Ministry of Home Affairs. These cases pertained to publishing or transmitting of material depicting children in sexually explicit act etc in electronic form. "Further, a total of 40, 94 and 48 cases were registered during the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, under section 14 (using child for pornographic purposes) & section
No strong disagreement with judiciary over judges appointment: Govt
There is no strong disagreement between the executive and the judiciary over appointment of judges, and any "difference of opinion" between the two is mutually settled, the government said today. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha on whether the executive and the judiciary were "very strongly disagreeing" over appointment of judges, the government replied in the negative. "No," Minister of State for Law P P Chaudhary said in his written reply. He said "differences of opinion, if any, are mutually reconciled by the executive and the judiciary to ensure that only the apposite person is appointed to the high constitutional post of judge." The minister also said that appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and the 24 high courts is a "collaborative and integrated process" involving both the executive and the judiciary. The government's stand assumes significance as two recommendations made by the Supreme Court collegium to elevate Uttarakhand High Court chief justice K M Joseph .
Absconding police officer arrested in Pak
A suspended police officer, wanted in a fake encounter of a 27-year-old youth, was arrested today from the premises of the Supreme Court here. Former Senior Superintendent of Police Rao Anwar appeared before the court hearing suo moto cases about the extrajudicial killing of Naqeebullah Mehsud in Karachi in January. Anwar's sudden appearance was a major surprise as he could not be tracked down by police and intelligence agencies despite deadlines by the court. He was last seen at Islamabad airport trying to flee the country on a Dubai-bound flight on January 23 before he was stopped by immigration officials. Since then, there had been no trace of the absconding officer. The apex court had issued warning that the absconding police officer could only save him by appearing in the court and facing the legal process if he was innocent. During the hearing, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar rejected Anwar's application for protective bail and ordered police to arrest ...
19-year-old student gang-raped in C'garh, four arrested
A 19-year-old student has been battling for life after she was allegedly gang-raped and poisoned by four persons, including a minor boy, in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh, police said today. The incident took place two weeks back and all the accused were arrested yesterday, they said. "The incident occurred on March 7 in Kharaud village under Sheorinarayan police station area. However, the accused were arrested after a complaint was lodged in this connection yesterday," Station House Officer (SHO) of Sheorinarayan police station Prashant Mishra said. On the day of the incident, the victim, a Class XII student, got a call from one of the accused Sagar Yadav (24) of her village on her mobile phone when she was alone at her house. "The accused told her that her friend was waiting for her somewhere and he will drop her there," he said. Later, Yadav along with his friend Lav Nonia (28) took the girl on their motorcycle to a secluded place behind a temple, where two ..
Man gets 5 years' RI for sexually assaulting daughter
In one of the speediest trials in a POCSO Act case, a city court has sentenced the father of a 13-year-old girl to five years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting her. A fine of Rs 20,000 was also imposed on the 46-year old man, a roadside hawker, by Jimut Bahan Biswas, Special Judge (POCSO Act) at the Sealdah Court, yesterday. According to the prosecution, the man subjected his daughter to sexual abuse. The ordeal started after her mother died in September 2017. The girl went to her maternal grandparents and narrated her plight following which they filed a complaint at the Entally police station on March 11. The girl recorded her statement before a magistrate. The process of filing of charge sheet by the police, trial before the court and sentencing were completed within nine days of filing of the complaint on March 11, Special Public Prosecutor, Sealdah Court, Vivek Sharma said today. "This is one of the speediest convictions in a POCSO case in the country," Sharma said.
Jailed Catalan separatist Sanchez drops leadership bid
Jordi Sanchez, a separatist civic leader in jail over his alleged role in Catalonia's secession bid, has dropped his bid to lead the region, the Catalan parliamentary speaker said today. "Faced with the repeated violation of his fundamental rights... the lawmaker Jordi Sanchez sent me a letter announcing he was renouncing his candidacy," Roger Torrent said in a televised statement.
Cong seeks review of SC verdict related to SC/SC Act
Alleging a rise in atrocities against Dalits under the BJP-led government, the Congress today expressed serious concern over the Supreme Court judgement that diluted provisions related to immediate arrest in the SC/ST Act and demanded a review of the same or an amendment in the law. Congress senior spokesperson Anand Sharma asked the government to clarify its stand on the issue, claiming there was a "sense of insecurity" among Dalits and other oppressed classes after the apex court verdict. "There is serious concern over yesterday's decision of the Supreme Court. If it is not reviewed, it will be very unfortunate. There is a feeling on insecurity among the SC/STs and other oppressed classes. We feel there should be a review of this decision which will be in national interest. "Why is the government silent on this issue. Government should clarify its stand and should present its version before the Supreme Court through the Attorney General. If the government remains silent, it means ...
36-year-old woman falls from a hill-top, dies
A 36-year old woman slipped from a hill-top and rolled down several feet resulting in her death in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, police said. Kallo Devi, wife of Shubha Ram, feel from a height in Salal belt area last evening, a police officer said. She died on the spot, he said adding the police recovered the body and began investigations after registering a case, he added.
Reuters journalists clock up 100 days in jail in Myanmar
Two Reuters journalists reached their 100th day in detention in Myanmar today as pre-trial hearings drag on over charges under the Official Secrets Act in a case that has incensed global opinion. Myanmar nationals Wa Lone, 31, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 27, attended their 11th pre-trial date at the Yangon court that could jail them for up to 14 years if the pair are convicted over the possession of classified documents. The courthouse was packed with family members, media and diplomats offering their support to the detainees as they listened to Wa Lone's younger brother make an impassioned defence of his sibling. "He is a good man in my family and he works hard," Thura Aung said, adding that his brother "helps people and teaches children". The reporters had been investigating the killing by security forces and ethnic Rakhine locals of 10 unarmed Rohingya Muslim men in the country's crisis-hit northern Rakhine State. The army has acknowledged extradjudicial killings took place of the Rohingya ...
Hindu lawmaker's oath: Pak court asks KP Assmebly speaker, govt to file reply by Apr 5
A Pakistani court has sought reply from the Speaker of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly and the provincial government on a plea filed by a Hindu lawmaker-elect over delay in his taking oath as a member of the House. Member of the Provincial Assembly-elect Baldev Kumar, who is in jail in the murder case of Sikh lawmaker Sardar Soran Singh, had moved the Peshawar High Court against the Speaker, treasury and opposition members of the House and the provincial government over the delay in his taking oath as a member. The division bench, comprising Justice Qaisar Rasheed and Justice Afsar Shah, yesterday asked the respondents to file their replies by April 5. Kumar's counsel, Mohib Jan Salarzai told the court that the KP government was deliberately using delaying tactics to prevent his client from taking oath as a Member of the Provicial Assembly (MPA) as the five year term of the House was about to expire. He also said, on the court's direction, Kumar was produced in the assembly on ...
CDR case: HC directs Thane police to release arrested lawyer
The Bombay High Court today directed the Thane police to release from their custody advocate Rizwan Siddiqui, who was arrested last week for illegal possession of the call detail records (CDRs) of bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife. A bench of Justices S C Dharamadhikari and P D Naik held that in arresting Rizwan Siddiqui, the Thane police had acted in a "high-handed" manner and failed to follow "due process of law". The bench also directed senior most officials of Thane police and the state Home department to inquire into the actions of the Thane police and if deemed fit, initiate appropriate punitive proceedings against the officials concerned. The bench was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Rizwan Siddiqui's wife, Tasneem, challenging the manner of his arrest in the case. The advocate was arrested by the Thane police on the night of March 16 for allegedly having ordered the illegal procurement of the CDR of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife. In the plea, Tasneem ...
Teenage Dalit girl raped in UP
A 17-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped by a youth in a village here, police said today. The victim had gone to attend to nature's call yesterday when one Kuldeep allegedly raped her, Baberu Circle Officer Om Prakash said. When the girl raised an alarm, locals rushed there and caught hold of him. They later handed him over to the police, the CO said. The youth tried to kill himself by consuming poison after being caught but he was immediately rushed to a hospital, he said. The girl was sent for medical examination, the CO added.
Delhi HC notice to Raja, Kanimozhi on ED, CBI appeals in 2G case
The Delhi High Court today sought response of former telecom minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and others on the CBI's plea challenging their acquittal by a special court in the 2G spectrum case. A similar order was passed by Justice S P Garg on the plea of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging their acquittal in the money laundering case arising out of the 2G scam case. While issuing notices to Raja, Kanimozhi and others in the two cases, the court asked them to file their responses before the next date of hearing on May 25. The court also allowed the interim plea of the ED, represented by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta, for maintaining status quo with regard to the properties worth around Rs 223 crore which the agency had attached in the money laundering case. The ED did not want the properties to be released from attachment, a consequence of the acquittal in the money laundering case, saying that third party rights might be created in them. While granting ...