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Editors Guild condemns arrest of journalists
The Editors Guild Sunday condemned the arrest of a journalist, and the editor and head of a television channel over alleged objectionable content related to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, describing the police actionas an "authoritarian misuse of laws" andan effort to intimidate the press. An FIR was registered against Noida based journalist Prashant Kanojia at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow on Friday night in which it was alleged that the accused made "objectionable comments against the CM and tried to malign his image." Kanojia had shared a video on Twitter and Facebook where a woman is seen speaking to reporters of various media organisations outside the CM office claiming that she had sent a marriage proposal to the CM. While the editor and the head of a Noida-based television channel, Nation Live - Ishita Singh and Anuj Shukla- were arrested by the Uttar Pradesh government, the Guild said. "The police action is high-handed, arbitrary and amounts to an ...
Two absconders arrested in Samba
Two absconders, who were wanted in cases of breach of peace and endangering life of others, have been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, police said Sunday. Bihari Lal, alias Kaki, and Surinder Kumar, alias Sindha, were evading arrest for the past one year and were nabbed in separate operations by a police team in Vijaypur area on Saturday, they said. The accused were wanted in separate cases registered under sections 504 (breach of peace), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 336 (endangering life of others) of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) registered with Vijaypur police, officials said.
Tribal woman from Rajasthan raped in MP, dies
A 20-year-old tribal woman, who was allegedly raped and administered a poisonous substance by a youth in Madjya Pradesh, died at a hospital in Rajasthan's Baran district, police said Sunday. Four women from the Rajasthan's Kanjar tribe had gone to Madhya Pradesh's Guna town to perform at a private programme on Friday, they said. Two of them were taken by two youths to a forested area from the bus stand. One of the women was raped, police said. The youths dropped the women at the Ruthiyai railway station near Guna on Friday night and they returned by train to Baran on Saturday morning, they said. The victim was admitted to a hospital in Baran in a semi-unconscious state and she died on Saturday. The body was handed over to her family later that afternoon, police said. The sister of the woman, who was allegedly raped, in a complaint said one of the youth, identified as Pankaj Kalal, after raping her administered her some poisonous substance, SHO, Chabda, Tarachand, said. Police have ...
Child's murder: 5 detained in Aligarh for flouting prohibitory orders
Five persons were detained on Sunday for flouting prohibitory orders imposed in view of escalating tension over the brutal murder of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl in Tappal area of Aligarh.Contingents of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed and senior officials including the district and sub-divisional magistrates were present in the area after messages calling for a 'mahapanchayat' appeared on social media.The police have barred people from visiting the 200-metre area around the victim's house.Earlier in the day, a flag march was conducted by the security forces to build confidence among the people amid fears of violence.Ten companies of PAC and RAF along with the police have been deployed, an official said.Meanwhile, over a hundred people including members of some Hindu outfits protested against the girl's killing and demanded death sentence for the accused.The police claimed that the mahapanchayat has been called off. "We have ...
30-year-old man stabbed to death in Jammu
A 30-year old man has been stabbed to death by unknown persons in the border area of Arnia here, police said Sunday. Moti Lal, alias Toni, son of Bodh Raj from Kather village in Arnia, was stabbed at his shop in Kather on Saturday night, a senior officer said. Lal was shifted to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Jammu where he succumbed to injuries, he said. An FIR has been filed under 302 of RPC (murder) and Arms Act, the official said, adding investigation is on.
Bihar passengers beaten up in Bengal over regional identity
In an incident of hate crime, passengers on-board a Patna-bound bus on Saturday alleged that they were beaten up by a group men over their regional identity in Bardhaman district of West Bengal.The incident took place when Bengal Tigers bus was en route Patna from West Bengal and made a halt near a hotel near Bardhaman."As soon as our bus with a Bihar number plate made a halt at the hotel, some people who were consuming liquor started hurling slurs on our regional identity. They then resorted to beating up driver and cleaner of the bus," a victim told media here on Saturday.When the passengers intervened, the men attacked them as well, saying "you all are criminals". "My gold chain worth Rs 10,000 was looted by the attackers," Asif, a victim, alleged.Several passengers sustained injuries in the attack. "They were attacking us with whatever they found. They were beating up indiscriminately," another man said.A case has been registered against of unidentified men at Jakkanpur Police ...
One killed as car falls into ditch in UP
A man was killed after his car fell into a 10-foot-deep ditch in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district, police said Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday night, when Rohit Sahu (19), a resident of Jaunpur, was returning after attending a marriage function here, they said. Sahu was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. He lost control over the car at Modh area of the district, following which the vehicle fell into a 10-foot-deep ditch, the police said. He was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries, they said, adding that the body of the deceased had been sent for a post mortem examination.
Locals thrash 'mischievous' cop in Punjab
Priest of a temple, along with the residents of Jalandhar's Rama Mandi allegedly thrashed a police officer for misbehaving and threatening the locals.The incident took place after the officer misbehaved with the temple priest and his family. This act of the officer riled up the locals, who in rage thrashed the cop.Narrating his ordeal, temple priest Harishchandra said, "Inspector Manish Kumar comes around the temple and abuses me and the other residents. This is not the first time he is doing this. He used to do the same around 1 or two years ago. We had filed a complaint with the police. The SP had come and settled the issue. He started doing the same again.""He fired shots, pointed his gun at me and threatened to kill me and my children. We filed a complaint with the police. He came to my house and started abusing. My son and I came outside. He hit me with his baton and tried to enter the house. In self-defense, my wife also hit him back," he added.According to the police, DSP ...
Man shot dead in Supaul
Unidentified miscreants have shot dead a man near Gonaha Itwa chowk under Triveniganj police station of Bihar's Supaul district, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred when the person was on his way to his in-law's house at Gajahar village on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Shiv Kumar Mehta (30), a resident of Nonpar Vaisa village, Superintendent of Police Mrityunjay Kumar Choudhary said. The local people rushed the man to Triveniganj sub- divisional hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead, the SP said. Raids were being conducted to nab the culprits, he said.
Maha: Man killed in clash between two groups in Akola
A man was killed after two groups clashed in Akot File area of Maharashtra's Akola district, police said Sunday. An official said two groups clashed with sharp weapons near Abdul Hamid Chowk at around 10:30 pm Saturday in which Sheikh Sikander Sheikh Yousuf (30) sustained serious injuries and died while undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. "Two persons, identified as Rehan Quereshi and Shaikh Saleem alias Bally, have been arrested and charged with murder. Further probe is underway to find out the cause of the clash," Inspector RJ Bharaskale of Akot File police station said.
Man held for killing brother in Maharashtra
A 40-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother in Palghar district of Maharashtra, a police official said on Sunday. The accused, Ravish Sambre, was annoyed with his brother Sharad Sambre (35) over some petty issue, he said. While the victim and his wife were walking towards their home in Wada taluka here on Saturday, the accused, in a fit of anger, hit him with a wooden log, killing him on the spot, the official said. The deceased's wife lodged a complaint following which the accused was arrested and booked under Indian Penal Code Section 302 (murder), he said, adding that a probe was underway into the incident.
Bhopal: 6 police officials suspended after body of 8-year-old girl found in drain
Six policemen have been suspended including an ASI, constable and 4 others in the case of alleged rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl whose body was found in a drain near her house in wee hours on Sunday.The location of the accused has also been traced and attempts are being made to nab him, told Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bala Bachchan."The main suspect has been identified. His location has been traced and he will be arrested soon. 6 policemen have been suspended. Stringent actions will be taken. No one will be spared. The accused lives in the neighbourhood," said Bala Bachchan."As per the information, given by the police, she was raped by the accused and it is not a case of gang-rape," he said.The body of an 8-year-old girl was found in a drain close to her house on wee hours of Sunday here at Kamla Nagar in Bhopal. The girl went missing since last night when she went out of her house to buy something. When she didn't return her parents went to the police following which a case .
Pragya expresses grief over killing of minor in Bhopal
Member of Lok Sabha from this seat Pragya Singh Thakur on Sunday expressed grief over the incident of abduction and killing of an eight-year-old girl here in Madhya Pradesh, and has directed to take strict action against the accused.
Minor girl raped, killed in Bhopal
The body of an eight-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped, was found near a drain here in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, a police official said. Preliminary investigation revealed that she died of strangulation after being raped, he said. The girl had ventured out of her house in Kamla Nagar area of the state capital around 8 pm on Saturday to buy something. When she did not return, her family members approached the police, the official said. Her body was found near a drain in the same area on Sunday morning, he said. According to an initial post mortem report, the girl "died of strangulation after rape," Additional Superintendent of Police Akhil Patel told PTI. "We are waiting for a detailed report. We have identified an accused and a police team has launched a search for him," he added. Inspector General (Bhopal zone) Yogesh Deshmukh told reporters that the Kamla Nagar police station had received a complaint on Saturday night about the girl going missing. "The police searched for her ..
Bhopal: Body of 8-year-old girl found in drain, rape suspected
In yet another incident of crime against a minor, the body of an 8-year-old girl was found in a drain close to her house at Kamla Nagar here in wee hours of Sunday.Police said prima facie it appears that the girl was raped and murdered. However, a firm conclusion would be drawn only after the report of the postmortem, they said.Meanwhile, a policeman was suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the case.The girl went missing last evening after she had gone out of her house to buy something. When she did not return, her parents approached the police following which a case was registered and a search for the missing child started.The body was recovered from the drain after someone cited it and informed the police."She went out at about 8.30 in the evening and did not return. Her parents approached us and we started searching for the child. The child's body was found at 5 am today in the drain," said ASP, Akhil Patel."A police personnel has been suspended for laxity. Prima ...
Aligarh child murder: Security beefed up amid escalating tensions
Amid escalating tensions over the alleged murder of a 2.5 years old girl here, contingents of security forces were deployed and a flag march was carried out in the vicinity on Sunday to prevent any untoward incident from happening.Over 8 companies of Rapid Action Force and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) along with police were deployed. Anti-riot vehicles also have been pressed into action.Over the last two days, a message has been doing rounds on social media calling for a 'Mahapanchayat' in wake of the murder.The police, however, claimed that the said gathering has been called off. "We have talked to prominent people of the society and they have expressed their satisfaction over the police action so far. The Mahapanchayat has been called off," Rural Superintendent of Police Manilal Patidar said."Nevertheless if some people do come here given they may not be aware of the latest development, we have made necessary arrangements to deal with them. We will not allow any untoward ...
Cloth trader shot dead in central Delhi, probe underway
A local cloth merchant was shot dead in the national capital's Karol Bagh area on Saturday night.Police said that the incident took place at around 11 pm while the deceased, identified as Mohit, was sitting outside his house.Minutes after receiving the complaint, the police reached the spot and rushed Mohit to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead.The family has alleged that a neighbor named Kamal shot Mohit due to personal enmity."Mohit had gone out of the house last night. I was walking at around 9:45 pm when suddenly I saw that Kamal forcibly stopped him and started abusing him. Later, he shot my son four times," Rajinder Kumar, father of the victim told ANI.Police have registered a case in the matter and investigation is in progress.
History-sheeter held from Dwarka: Police
A 49-year-old man, allegedly involved in six cases, was arrested from Dwarka, police said on Sunday. The accused, Mukesh Malik, a resident of Palam's Sadh Nagar, was involved in six cases including those of robbery, attempt to commit culpable homicide and related to offences under the Arms Act, they added. Malik was registered as a "Bad Character" at the Palam Village police station and was evading arrest for over six years in a case of robbery, the police said. According to the police, the accused was involved in a case of robbery registered at the Sagar Pur police station. After getting bail, he did not join the trial and hence, was declared a proclaimed offender by the Patiala House court, a senior police officer said. Malik sold his house in Palam in 2013 and abstained himself from facing the trial since then, he added. The accused was arrested from sector 12, Dwarka on Friday, the police said.
Shehbaz Sharif returns to Pakistan
Opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, facing corruption charges, returned to Pakistan on Sunday following a "quick visit" to London, a media report said . Shehbaz, 67, served as the chief minister of the politically crucial Punjab province from 2013 to 2018. He became Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president after his elder brother and three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was disqualified as the party president following a Supreme Court verdict in the Elections Act 2017 case. Shehbaz arrived at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport on Sunday. In the form of a rally, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party workers took him from the airport till his residence in Model Town, where sweets were distributed, Dawn newspaper reported. Ahead of Shehbaz's arrival, a large number of PML-N party workers, MPs and senior leaders reached the airport at night. Shehbaz had announced a "quick visit" to London on April 9 after his name was removed from the no-fly ...
7-yr-old boy sodomised by juvenile in UP's Muzaffarnagar
A seven-year-old boy was allegedly sodomised by a juvenile at a village here, police said Sunday. The juvenile, aged 15, has been apprehended and a case registered, they said. Police said the juvenile took the boy to his house promising him sweets and committed the crime. The 15-year-old has been sent to a juvenile home and the victim for medical examination, they said.