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Three arrested in Kolkata for attacking journalists
Three activists of Hindu Samhati, a right-wing Hindu outfit in West Bengal, were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attacking journalists at an event here on occasion of the organisation's 10th foundation day, a senior police officer said.
NIA arrests man from UP in RSS leader killing case
The NIA has arrested a suspected arms supplier from Uttar Pradesh in connection with its probe into the killing of RSS leader Ravinder Gosain in Punjab's Ludhiana in October 2017. An agency spokesperson said Parvez alias Farru, who had been on the run, was arrested last night from his house in Kotwali area in Meerut. "Parvez was wanted in connection with supplying arms to Hardeep Singh alias Shera, one of the main accused in the cases related to targeted killings in Punjab in 2016-2017," the spokesperson said. Parvez is eleventh person to be arrested by the agency during its probe. He said Parvez was produced before a special court in Mohali, which sent him to one-day custody of the agency today. The weapons supplied by Parvez, he said, were "used" in several of the eight incidents committed as part of an international conspiracy with an objective to de-stabilise the law and order situation in Punjab and to revive militancy in the state. In October last year, two unidentified people ..
Man throws acid on woman for refusing advances in Rajasthan
A 27-year-old married woman was today injured when a man threw acid on her for refusing his advances here, police said. The 35-year-old accused was pressuring the woman to live with him but she refused, they said. He hurled acid on the woman in a shopping mall in Jhotwara area where she works in the housekeeping. Both live in the same locality in Bhatta basti, DCP West Ashok Gupta said. The woman received 15 per cent burn injuries while the accused also received 20 per cent burn injuries, he said. Both were admitted at the SMS government hospital, Gupta said, adding the accused is under detention of the police. The accused, an autorickshaw driver, was married twice and both of his wives do not live with him, he said. Meanwhile, full time secretary of district legal services authority- Jaipur metropolitan Satya Prakash Soni sent a team to the hospital to probe the matter. A member of the team Vivek Sharma said the victim will be issued compensation after completing formalities.
NIA arrests one in Punjab's targeted killing case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested one absconding accused from Meerut in Punjab's targeted killing case and was later produced before the NIA Special Court in Mohali.The court has granted one day NIA custody for his interrogation.Parvez was arrested on late Tuesday night, who was wanted in connection with supplying arms to Hardeep Singh, one of the main accused in the cases related to targeted killings in Punjab during 2016 and 2017.The targeted killings of persons were executed as part of an international conspiracy, whose objective was to destabilise the law and order situation in Punjab and to revive militancy in the state.Total eleven people, including Parvez, have so far been arrested in the various cases relating to the targeted killings.The weapons supplied by were used in several of the eight incidents committed as part of the conspiracy.
Cong leader among 7 booked for duping NRI in Pb
A leader of the Mahila Congress was among seven people booked for allegedly duping an NRI of more than Rs 20 crore here, police said today. Congress leader Minakshi Verma, a resident of Basant Nagar, her UK-based daughter Deepti Bhalla, her relatives Sohan Lal Shinh, his wife Veena Shinh, his sons Lohit Shinh and Lokesh Shinh and their friend Cristina Lezovika, a resident of Dubai have been booked, they said. The seven persons have been booked on the charge of cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property on February 12 on the basis of a complaint by UK-based NRI Surinder Kumar, they said. The complainant told police that Deepti Bhalla was his friend and she had introduced him to Lohit and Lokesh as noted brokers of a Dubai-based firm A S Market Company. He further told police that he was asked to invest in the company for assured 30 per cent profit. Kumar said he came to India in November 2015 and stayed in Bhalla's house who introduced him to her mother and after which he ..
Six hurt in Paris stabbing spree
A man stabbed six bystanders in a series of apparently unprovoked attacks in northern Paris before being arrested by police in a drunken state, a security source said. The rampage began at around 11:00 pm in an area known for its high levels of street crime and homelessness to the north of the Gare du Nord train station in the 18th district. The injured were admitted to hospital but none suffered life-threatening wounds, the police source told AFP on condition of anonymity, confirming a report in the Parisien newspaper. The attacker was arrested two hours later in the neighbouring 10th district and was "very drunk", according to the police source who said the knife was found nearby. Paris is still on its highest level of alert after a string of Islamist attacks over the last two years, but there appeared to be no terrorism link to the violence on yesterday.
4 fetuses found in trash at Thai resort town
Police in Thailand say garbage collectors have found four fetuses in the trash at a popular resort town. Police Lt. Sommit Petchpradab said the fetuses were discovered Tuesday by garbage collectors in Hua Hin, 145 kilometres southwest of Bangkok. He said they were found together in a large black plastic bag. Sommit said Wednesday that police are still investigating the case. Legal access to abortions is limited in Thailand, so many patronize underground abortion clinics. In 2010, police discovered over 2,000 fetuses hidden at a Buddhist temple which appeared to have come from illegal abortion clinics.
Jiah Khan suicide case: Trial starts in Mumbai court
The trial of actor Sooraj Pancholi, accused of abetting the suicide of actress Jiah Khan, started at a sessions court here today. Sooraj, son of Bollywood couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, has been booked under section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (abetment of suicide). According to the CBI's charge sheet, the body of Jiah, best known for her performance in the film "Nishabd" starring Amitabh Bachchan, was found hanging at her residence here on June 3, 2013 by her mother Rabiya Khan. Jiah had left Sooraj's house, where she had been staying for the previous two days, in the morning, according to her mother. The CBI alleged that Sooraj hid certain facts and fabricated information when he was questioned. The agency also said that a three-page unsigned note seized by Mumbai police which earlier probed the case had been written by Jiah, and it narrated her "intimate relationship" with Sooraj and the "physical abuse and mental and physical torture" she faced at his hands. "The .
Jharkhand sets up SIT to probe Congress leader's murder
The Jharkhand government on Wednesday set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Congress leader Shankar Yadav in a bomb blast, an official statement said.
Kamala Mills: Govt also responsible for compliance of hotel
The Bombay High Court today said besides the city civic body the Maharashtra government also had some responsibility to check that hotels, restaurants and bars were following all norms and conditions. "If there are any violations in hotels or bars or restaurants where liquor is served it is the state excise department's responsibility and job too to keep a check," a division bench of justices R M Borde and R G Ketkar said. The HC was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by former police commissioner Julio Ribeiro seeking a judicial inquiry into the Kamala Mills fire incident in which 14 patrons lost their life on December 29 last year. "There has to be some mechanism to carry out periodic checks on such eateries to check if there are any violations," the bench said. As directed by the HC earlier this week, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation today submitted its policy for granting permission to roof-top hotels and restaurants and the licenses granted to ...
RSS leader's killing: NIA arrests weapons supplier
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said it has arrested another person involved in the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ravinder Gosain in Ludiana.
Pak's anti-graft body asks authorities to impose travel ban on Sharif, his family
Pakistans anti-corruption watchdog today asked authorities to place ousted premier Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law on the Exit Control List to prevent them from leaving the country. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) sent a formal request to the ministry of interior. The interior ministry officials confirmed that NAB wrote that names of Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Capt (retd.) Muhammad Safdar should be put on the Exit Control List (ECL), which listed individuals not allowed to leave Pakistan. NAB argued that as the trial of the three nears its conclusion, it is feared that they would leave the country. Earlier, a similar request to place name of finance minister Ishaq Dar on ECL was not accepted, allowing him to go to London and never return. Sharif, 68, and his family this week filed an application with the accountability court seeking a fortnights exemption from personal appearance from February 19 onwards to let them go to London to see Sharifs .
Student held for theft
An engineering student from Dhumat village in Kendrapara district was arrested on theft charges, police said. The arrested is a final year Diploma Engineering student, they said. The student had allegedly committed a theft at the native house of Gajapati Collector Sudhanshu Mohan Samal on January 11.
HC asks police not to arrest Mukul Roy till March 31
The Calcutta High Court today extended an interim order, preventing the West Bengal police from arresting BJP leader Mukul Roy till March 31 in connection with a complaint over the death of a man in 2015. The court extended the interim order after the West Bengal police moved a plea, seeking more time to find the documents related to the treatment and death of Mrinal Kanti Singha Roy. Singha Roy is considered to be a mentor of the BJP leader during his initial days in politics. While hearing the anticipatory bail prayer moved by the BJP leader, a division bench of justices Joymalyo Bagchi and R Bharadwaj granted the state time till March 15, when the matter will be taken up by the court again. Roy, who was a top Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader before joining the BJP, was earlier directed by the court to cooperate in the probe by the state police and appear before the investigating officer as and when asked. The bench had, on January 30, directed the state to produce all he medical ...
Bans sought for 30-plus players for match-fixing in Spain
Spanish prosecutors are asking for a two-year prison sentence and a six-year soccer ban for a group of players accused of match-fixing in the Spanish league seven years ago. Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is facing the same sentence if found guilty in the case involving clubs Levante and Zaragoza at the end of the 2010-11 season. Among the more than 30 players accused are Ander Herrera, now with Manchester United, Vicente Iborra of Leicester, Atletico Madrid captain Gabi Fernandez and River Plate captain Leonardo Ponzio. The six-year ban from soccer would be valid outside of Spain as well. It is unlikely those being accused would face actual prison time if found guilty because sentences of two years or less are often suspended in Spain. Prosecutors said there is evidence that Zaragoza paid 965,000 euros (USD 1.1 million) to Levantes players to lose a match to Zaragoza. Zaragozas 2-1 victory in the final round of the season allowed the team to avoid relegation. A lower court had ...
Married woman 'sacrifices' tongue to Lord Shiva in Chg temple
In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old married woman cut off her tongue and 'offered' it to Lord Shiva in Chhattisgarh's Korba district today, police said. The incident took place this morning at the Shiva temple in Nunera village under Pali development block, located around 60 kms away from Korba district headquarters, a local police official said. "Seema Bai Gond, wife of Firtu Ram Gond, chopped her tongue with a knife in front of the Shivalinga after offering prayers," he said. Gond was rushed to a local hospital after villagers spotted her bleeding in the temple, the official said, adding that the condition of the woman is stable now. As per preliminary investigation, the woman sacrificed her tongue over some wish made by her, he said. "However, the exact reason behind the act is yet to be ascertained," the official added.
SC denies relief to suspended senior IT official in DA case
The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the time frame fixed by the Uttarakhand High Court for disposal of a disproportionate asset case against a suspended senior Income Tax official. The top court, however, asked the prosecuting agency CBI to furnish the list of witnesses to be examined by it to the officer, Dr Swetabh Suman. "We are not inclined to interfere with the time frame fixed by the High Court. However, if there is any difficulty, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the High Court to seek a clarification on this count," a bench of Justices N V Ramana and S Abdul Nazeer said. Senior advocate Vikramjit Banerji, appearing for CBI, said that out of 347 cited witnesses, 232 witnesses have already been examined. "The CBI has decided to drop 93 witnesses. Only 22 witnesses remain for examination in the trial court. The trial is going on a day-to-day basis and is likely to be completed at the earliest," he said. The bench then asked the CBI to furnish the list of 22 ...
Gujarat HC orders CBI probe into missing girl case
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the case of a girl missing since October 2014, observing that the investigation carried out by the state CID was not satisfactory. The father of the girl, who was 16 years old when she went missing from Ahmedabad in 2014 after leaving for tuition classes with her friend in the neighbourhood, had moved a petition in the high court seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the matter. In a recent order, Justice J B Pardiwala asked the CBI to investigate the case. "The case prima facie is one of human trafficking. The investigation should be taken up by the CBI very seriously. One does not know in what condition the daughter of the writ applicant must be as on date," the court said. "One is not sure whether she is still alive or has been killed. She might have been forced into prostitution. This is something very serious and I am not satisfied with the report placed on record to show that all possible ...
Three held for molesting girl in Bengal
Three youths were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly molesting a Class 12 girl in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, police said.
7-year-old girl dies in celebratory firing at wedding
A seven-year-old girl died in celebratory firing during a wedding here, police said today. A bullet hit Sejal Jadon (7) in stomach when some people fired in the air during a wedding in Old Gwalior area in the early hours yesterday, said police inspector M M Malviya. The girl was sitting in a chair at the wedding venue when the bullet hit her. Inspector Malviya said that police have registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304 of the IPC against an unidentified person. Police were trying to identify the culprit, he added.