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Mob violence further tarnished Pak's globally-tainted image: Nadeem Nusrat
Voice of Karachi chairman Nadeem Nusrat on Saturday said that Pakistan's control is fast slipping into the hands of religious extremist groups, adding that mob violence witnessed after the Supreme Court's acquittal of Asiya Bibi has further tarnished Pakistan's "already-maligned image" globally.Nusrat also commended the decision of the Pakistani Supreme Court to revoke the death sentence awarded to Asiya Bibi and termed it courageous. He also stated that blasphemy law in the region has been widely abused and is consistently used against the country's poor religious minorities, Asiya Bibi being one of the victims of the same.He also asserted that the events following the Supreme Court's verdict posed serious questions about Pakistani military establishment's desire to combat extremist forces.Highlighting the details of the violence that ensued in the wake of the top court verdict, Nusrat said, "mobs of violent vigilantes came on the streets soon after the news broke out and set off ...
Pakistan: FIR registered in Samiul Haq's murder
Pakistan police on Saturday registered a murder case for the killing of Pakistan's former senator and Jamiat Ulema Islam-Sami (JUI-S) chief Maulana Samiul Haq.On the complaint of Maulana Hamidul Haq, son of the deceased, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Airport Police Station in Rawalpindi, ARY News reported.As per the details shared in the FIR, Maulana Samiul Haq was stabbed 12 times and succumbed to his injuries at his Rawalpindi residence. He was killed at around 6.30 pm on November 2.Sharing details of the murder, his son told ARY News that JUI-S chief was unwell and taking rest at home when he was attacked."Maulana Samiul Haq's driver and the gunman were away when he was stabbed and when one of his servants returned he saw him (Samiul Haq) lying in a pool of blood. He was shifted to the Safari Hospital in Rawalpindi for medico-legal formalities," Maulana Hamidul Haq said.He further said that his family did not wish for a postmortem.Maulana Samiul Haq was ...
Four girls rescued from flesh trade, two women among four held
Four girls, who were allegedly forced into flesh trade, were rescued and four persons, including two women, were arrested in Bhayander town in the district, police said on Saturday. The racket was busted after police conducted a raid at a saloon in Golden Nest area of Bhayander on Wednesday, an official said. "The saloon had ante-chambers and the victims used to be secretly sent inside for prostitution. These rooms were not visible from outside. Four girls, who had been brought to the saloon for flesh trade, were rescued durig the operation on Wednesday," assistant superintendent of police Atul Kulkarni said. "Four persons, including two women, were arrested during the raid. The two arrested men worked as agents and brought the victims to the saloon," he said. According to police, the vehicles in which the victims used to be transported, would carry plates with either 'Police' or 'Press' written on them. "Such plates used to be intentionally placed on the vehicles' ...
Protests over Asia Bibi's acquittal called off
A radical Islamist group on Saturday called off protests in Pakistan against the acquittal of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman, who had been charged with blasphemy.
Four arrested in case of theft at temple booked under gangster act in UP
Four people, arrested in a case of theft at a temple in Shamli district, were booked under the gangster act, police said Saturday. The accused, Mehtab, Shahrukh, Usman and Ashu, were arrested in the case of theft in a temple in Thana Bhawan town a month ago, they said. District authorities booked them under the gangster act Friday, the police added.
Court discharges two men in rape case citing call detail record
A Delhi court has discharged two people in a case of rape and recording a video of the incident, noting that documentary and scientific evidence ruled out the allegations. Additional Sessions Judge Anu Grover Baliga granted relief to a Haryana resident, accused of rape, and his cousin, who had allegedly recorded video of the act, after their counsel pointed out the call detail records of the accused and other evidence in the case. Advocate Amit Sahni, appearing for the accused, had submitted before the court that scientific evidence proved the allegations wrong and that no purpose would be served by continuing the proceedings any further in the case. He added that the main accused was not even present in the national capital on the date of incident as he was attending physical examination for the post of constable in Haryana. The counsel also pointed out that the FIR in the case was lodged after a long delay and the complainant has refused to undergo medical examination. The court was
Top US court to take on case of giant cross memorial
The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a sensitive case on whether a cross-shaped war memorial erected near Washington nearly a century ago violates the constitutional separation of church and state. The case of the nearly 40-foot (12-meter) tall cross, which the top US bench will not discuss before 2019, will offer a test of Donald Trump's newly appointed justice Brett Kavanaugh -- a conservative accused of sexual assault who the US Senate narrowly confirmed in October after a bitter political fight. The Bladensburg Cross in Maryland, situated about five miles (8 kilometers) from the Supreme Court building, honours the memory of American soldiers who died in World War I. The Washington-based American Humanist Association (AHA) holds that the monument violates the US Constitution's First Amendment forbidding the government from favouring any one religion, because the cross is located on public land and its maintenance financed by public funds. The group lost an initial court case .
Police seizes illegally stored firecrackers worth Rs 10 L
Police have seized illegally stored firecrackers worth Rs 10 lakh during raids in Shamli district and arrested a man in this connection, an official said. According to sub-divisional magistrate Amitpal Sharma, a team led by circle officer Rajesh Tiwari raided a shop and seized the crackers stored illegally. The shop owner, Vipin Kumar, was arrested in this connection, he said.
Alec Baldwin arrested for alleged assault
Actor Alec Baldwin was arrested for allegedly punching a man in a parking space dispute in New York on Friday.According to E! Online, the alleged altercation took place at W 10th Street between University and Broadway, after which the 49-year-old victim, who complained of pain, was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital.The 60-year-old actor was charged with assault and harassment and was given a desk appearance ticket.However, post his arrest, 'The Alec Baldwin Show' star took to Twitter to 'clarify' that the "assertion that I punched anyone over a parking spot is false.""Normally, I would not comment on something as egregiously misstated as today's story. However, the assertion that I punched anyone over a parking spot is false," Baldwin tweeted."I wanted to go on the record stating as much. I realize that it has become a sport to tag people was many negative charges and defaming allegations as possible for the purposes of clickbait entertainment," he said in a follow-up tweet.Baldwin is ...
2 killed in Florida yoga studio shooting
Two people were killed and four others critically injured in a shooting at a yoga studio in the US state of Florida, police said.
Police: 3 dead, including shooter, at Florida yoga studio
A gunman has killed two people and wounded five others at a yoga studio in Florida's capital before killing himself, officials said. Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo told reporters Friday night that the man shot six people and pistol-whipped another after walking into the studio, which is part of a small Tallahassee shopping center. The suspect then fatally shot himself, DeLeo said. Authorities have not identified the shooter or the victims. The conditions of the other victims are unclear. DeLeo said police are asking for anyone who saw something unusual around the time of the shooting to contact police. He said the shooter acted alone and authorities are investigating possible motives. He declined to say what kind of gun the shooter had. "We're all very saddened and shocked by the events that occurred, but it's important that people understand that there is no immediate threat outside of what has already occurred this evening," DeLeo said. Melissa Hutchinson said she helped ...
Indian-American arrested in Silicon Valley over H1B visa fraud
A 46-year-old Indian-American has been arrested and charged in California on charges of H-1B visa fraud. Kishore Kumar Kavuru was arrested Friday morning and produced before the US Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen. He was later released on bond. Kavuru has been charged with 10 counts of visa fraud and as many counts of mail fraud in connection with a scheme to maintain a pool of foreign workers for the clients of his consulting companies. The accused faces 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of USD 250,000 for each count of visa fraud and up to 20 years of imprisonment for each count of mail fraud. Since 2007, Kavuru was the owner and chief executive officer of four consulting companies. He is accused of submitting fraudulent documents to both the Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security, containing details of bogus work projects awaiting the foreign workers. Because many of the applications were ultimately approved, the Indian-American had a pool of unemployed ..
Police: 2 dead, including shooter, at Florida yoga studio
A shooter has killed one person and critically wounded four others at a yoga studio in Florida's capital before killing himself, officials said. During a media briefing Friday night, Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo said four people are in critical condition following the shooting, which took place in a small Tallahassee shopping centre. The suspect fatally shot himself, DeLeo said. City spokesman Jamie Van Pelt said the shooting appeared to be a part of a domestic dispute. DeLeo said police haven't identified the shooter and are asking for anyone who saw something unusual around the time of the shooting to contact police. He said the shooter acted alone. "We're all very saddened and shocked by the events that occurred, but it's important that people understand that there is no immediate threat outside of what has already occurred this evening," DeLeo said. A major commuter intersection was blocked off and businesses in the plaza were on lockdown as police investigated. City ...
4 hurt, gunman kills self in Florida shootout
A man went on a shooting spree at a yoga studio in Florida's Tallahassee city, injuring four people, before committing suicide on Friday, officials said.According to express.co.uk, the incident took place at Thomasville Road and Bradford Road in the city. Traffic movement was disrupted during the shooting but was smooth afterwards.Police said that the suspect fatally shot himself and are investigating the incident. The area has been cordoned off from the public.The Tallahassee Memorial Hospital also confirmed that the injured were undergoing treatment for gunshot wounds. There are no updates on their condition as of now, as per the report. Further details are awaited.On October 27, 11 Jewish worshippers were killed in a shooting rampage at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. The shooter, Robert Bowers, is accused of gunning down the 11 people.
U.S. charges financier, former Goldman bankers for 1MDB
NEW YORK/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors unveiled criminal charges on Thursday against two former Goldman Sachs Group Inc bankers and Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho tied to the alleged theft of billions of dollars from Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
Pak: TLP to conclude protest, Asiya Bibi to be on ECL
The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) will conclude their protest against Asiya Bibi's release as Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan government reached an agreement with the TLP about beginning the legal process of placing Asiya's name on the Exit Control List (ECL).According to Dawn, the government has also promised that it will not oppose the complainants from seeking a review of the Supreme Court's judgement in the Asiya Bibi blasphemy case.Pakistan government further assured the people that legal actions will be initiated to redress any deaths that may have occurred during the protests against the Asia Bibi verdict. All people detained in connection with the protests starting October 30 will also be released.TLP also apologised to the people for hurting their sentiments or causing inconvenience to anyone.Religious Affairs Minister Noorul Haq Qadri and Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat signed an agreement on behalf of the government with Senior TLP leader Pir Muhammad Afzal ...
Man, aide arrested for killing lover's husband
A man and his associate have been arrested for allegedly killing his lover's husband with an axe in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh last month, police said Friday. Ankit Kumar and his associate Ganpati killed Raj Kumar and dumped his body in a well near Maholi village on October 20, according to the police. Superintendent of Police (City) Shravan Kumar Singh said Ankit Kumar was in a illicit relationship with Raj Kumar's wife. He had also borrowed Rs 1,85,000 from Raj Kumar and could not repay. Ganpati, who used to cultivate Raj Kumar's land, failed to pay the rent. They duo then hatched a plan to kill Raj Kumar, the police said. The axe has also been seized, the police added.
Those responsible for violence will not go scot-free: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said those responsible for the killing of five people in Tinsukiya on Thursday will be brought to justice.
US rights body praises Pak judges for acquitting Christian woman convicted of blasphemy
A top congressional rights body on Friday praised Pakistan's Supreme Court judges who acquitted a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy. Asia Bibi, a 47-year-old mother of four, was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence, but has spent most of the past eight years in solitary confinement. "We also strongly applaud the Pakistani judges who have taken a stand for justice and religious freedom in this (Asia Bibi's) case despite death threats against them," Congressmen Randy Hultgren and Jim McGovern, co-chairs of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), said in a joint statement. Bibi was listed as a prisoner of conscience under the TLHRC's 'Defending Freedom' project. The former co-chair of the commission, Joe Pitts, advocated on her behalf. "We are grateful that the Pakistani government has released Asia and secured protection for her, and we urge public officials in the country to ...
Man arrested from Haryana for armed robbery in Delhi
The Delhi Police Thursday arrested a man from Haryana who is accused of robbing cash and jewellery amounting to over Rs 84 lakh from the house of a property dealer in August this year. The Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the Delhi Police, which was investigating the case, received a tip that accused Narender Singh (33) was staying with his family at Haansi in Haryana's Hisar district and subsequently, arrested him, a senior officer said. One illegal countrymade pistol with one 8mm bullet was seized from him, he added. The officer said the accused was living in a rented accommodation to escape the police dragnet. According to police, on the morning of August 8, a gang of six robbers, led by the accused, barged into the house of a property dealer at Dabri near Dwarka in southwest Delhi. The gang had held the entire family at gun point and decamped with cash and jewellery amounting to over Rs 84 lakh, they said. The property dealer, Pradeep Kumar Gupta, was stabbed by one of the robbers .