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Love Jihad in Indore: Ashraf pretends to be Ashu to befriend a Hindu girl, rapes and forces her to convert to Islam

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Love Jihad in Indore: Ashraf pretends to be Ashu to befriend a Hindu girl, rapes and forces her to convert to Islam

An incident of love jihad has come to light in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore where an auto-dealer named Ashraf Mansoori masqueraded as Ashu to trap a 23-year-old Hindu girl into a relationship with him. He then sexually assaulted her while feigning marriage, however, when she asked him to fulfil his promise he forced her to embrace Islam.

A formal complaint has been filed under multiple laws, such as the atrocity act, rape and molestation against the accused at the behest of members of Hindu organisations. However, he managed to escape during a police raid conducted to capture him on the evening of 12th December.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Of Police (DCP) Zone-4 Abhinay Vishwakarma informed that a 23-year-old Pipliya Kuma resident became friends with the perpetrator who is from Ashraf Mansuri Bijalpur on the Hello app. He claimed to be Ashu while hiding his true identity and started chatting with her in the years 2018 and 2019. He conveyed his wish to meet one month later and drove toward the Khajrana Bypass.

He identified himself as a Hindu and had intercourse with the victim in the four-wheeler under the pretence of tying the know with her. He used to bring a different vehicle to meet her every time. She, however, learned after around eight months that his name was Ashraf Mansoori and not Ashu. She wanted to distance herself from him, but he threatened to slit his wrist and jump from the roof. Furthermore, he blackmailed her to visit him and also took her to a woman’s residence located in Navlakha.

The offender got into an argument with the girl four months ago and declared, “You have to convert to Islam,” and compelled her to become a Muslim. On 8th December, they had another altercation. The distressed young woman went to his house and met his father Usmaan and brother Burkaan who mistreated her and told her to shut her mouth in exchange for Rs 20 to 25 thousand. He pushed and shoved her as well as did obscene activities to harass her.

She reached the police station and registered a case with the assistance of Hindu activists on 8th December. The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Act, Rape and Atrocities Act. According to TI Shailendra Singh Jadaun, the culprit is an auto salesman. Police searched his house to nab him, however, he absconded and evaded arrest.

After facing social media outrage, Urdu portal ‘Rekhta’ takes down book glorifying Islamist Ilmuddin, who killed Mahashay Rajpal in 1929 over ‘blasphemy’

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After facing social media outrage, Urdu portal ‘Rekhta’ takes down book glorifying Islamist Ilmuddin, who killed Mahashay Rajpal in 1929 over ‘blasphemy’

On Monday (11th December), the Urdu portal ‘Rekhta’ took down the book glorifying Islamist Ilmuddin, who killed Mahashay Rajpal in 1929 over ‘blasphemy’. Rekhta removed the book after facing social media outrage. Rekhta portal had displayed a book in its e-books list titled ‘Sawaneh Umri Ghazi Ilmuddin Shaheed’, which means ‘a biography of martyr Ilmuddin’.

This book is written by Mohammad Afzal Hashmi. The 102-page Urdu book was originally published in 1930 by Munshi Azizuddin Tajiran-E-Kutub, Lahore.

Though the cover page of the book was visible in related searches, the book was removed by Rekhta from its website. Image source: Rekhta Website

The Urdu literary web portal Rekhta operated by Sanjiv Saraf’s non-profit organisation Rekhta Foundation was promoting the biography of an Islamist killer who had killed a Hindu man for alleged ‘blasphemy’ against the Prophet Muhammad. Now, this book has been removed from the website after an outrage on social media.

The current edition of this book with Rekhta was made available by Jamia Hamdard in Delhi. The information surfaced as the annual three-day festival of the Urdu-promoting organisation – Jashn-E-Rekhta – was organised from 8th December to 10th December at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Besides Mushaira and other talks in the Jashn-E-Rekhta program, the Rekhta Foundation also has various counters for selling books and other merchandise where many Urdu books were for sale.

Earlier, this book was available on the Rekhta website. Image Source: Rekhta Website

Rekhta also keeps many old books in digital format on its website. This biography of Islamist Ilmuddin was one such book. It was contributed by Jamia Hamdard. It means that the Delhi-based university had provided the hard copy of the old publication using which the e-book was made. Rekhta has now removed the extremist material from its website.

Who was this Ilmuddin?

Ilmuddin killed author and publisher Mahashay Rajpal on 6th April 1929 in Lahore. Ilmuddin – a carpenter – was 19 years old at that time. stabbed Mahashay Rajpal in his chest eight times while he was seated on the outer verandah of his shop. Mahashay Rajpal did not survive the attack. The reason for this murder was alleged blasphemy. It was no different than what we see as death threats and beheading threats like ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ for alleged blasphemy or alleged insult of the Islamic prophet in contemporary times.

Who was Mahashay Rajpal and why was he killed?

Mahashay Rajpal published a book named Rangeela Rasool. He was killed for publishing this so-called satire on Prophet Muhammad. Mahashay Rajpal’s book came in response to two provoking books by Muslims.

In fact, in 1923, Muslims published two books. One was named ‘Krishna, your Gita will have to be burnt’. In this, Muslims made indecent and obscene comments about Lord Krishna. The other book was ‘The Maharshi of the Nineteenth Century’. The book contained derogatory remarks on Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj.

In 1924, the British banned the book. Several cases were registered against the book under Section 153 A of the IPC. In 1927, Mahashay Rajpal was let off by evidence that what was written in the book was based on facts, so it cannot be said that it increased hatred between the two groups.

When the court pronounced the verdict regarding this book, the Muslims were even more enraged and shaken. They started rioting and there was a demand to behead Mahashay Rajpal. The slogans described how the killing of Mahashay Rajpal is allowed in Islamic Sharia. After receiving death threats for years and surviving two attacks, Mahashay Rajpal was killed by Ilmuddin in 1929.

Rekhta has a history of pro-Islamic anti-Hindu rhetoric under the garb of promoting Urdu literature

Rekhta portal and its annual event named the Jashn-E-Rekhta have a legacy of controversies on issues against Hindu interests. In February 2017, progressive Muslim commentator, renowned columnist and famous television personality late Tarek Fatah was abused and heckled at the Urdu poetry festival Jashn-E-Rekhta held at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts. Fatah, who attended the festival as an audience member, was hit with sticks on his back and feet. Slogans like “Modi ka kutta, Tarek Fatah” and “Death to Tarek Fatah” were raised by the protesters.

In 2020, Rekhta also tried to paint the Hindu festival of Diwali in an Islamic colour by calling it a kind of Eid. Rekhta tried to give an Urdu dictionary to Diwali and some popular words related to it through a poster and on this pretext it adopted an Islamic religious agenda.

The words Rekhta gave in this poster were Diwali, gifts, celebrations, holidays, etc. The list of words associated with Diwali also included ‘air pollution’. Cleverly, Rekhta launched this poster in the market during Diwali days and along with describing Diwali as Eid, ‘air pollution’ was also added to the word associated with it. Rekhta’s intention was not to wish a happy Diwali. Instead, it was a blatant attempt at the Islamization of the Hindu festival.

‘BJP made me CM for 18 years, time for me to give back to party’: Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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‘BJP made me CM for 18 years, time for me to give back to party’: Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

On Tuesday, a day after the announcement of the new Madhya Pradesh CM, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the departing Chief Minister, expressed his gratitude to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and emphasised that the time has come for him to reciprocate to the party.

“An ordinary worker was made the CM for 18 years by the BJP. The party gave me everything. Now, it is time for me to give something to the BJP,” former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said while talking to reporters.

Speaking at a press conference held at the official Chief Minister’s residence a day before the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Mohan Yadav, Mr Chouhan expressed that the upcoming government, led by Mr Yadav, will be dedicated to the development of the State. He added, “I will continue to extend my support to him.”

“I want to express with humility that I would prefer to die than (go to Delhi) and seek something for myself; it’s not my way,” Chouhan stated, as quoted by news agency PTI.

“When an individual is self-centred, their focus is on personal interests. However, the BJP is a mission, and every worker has a role to play. I am committed to undertaking any task assigned to me,” asserted the 64-year-old leader on Tuesday.

He also lavished praises on the BJP workers as well as the welfare schemes of the state government and Centre, like the ‘Ladli Behna’ Yojana in Madhya Pradesh.

On December 11, Mr Mohan Yadav was chosen by the BJP as the leader of its legislative party to assume the role of the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. The party’s government is set to include two deputy Chief Ministers, namely Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda. Additionally, former Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar is slated to become the Assembly Speaker.

On Wednesday, Mr Mohan Yadav took oath as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. 

Security breach in Parliament: Two men jump into Lok Sabha from visitors’ gallery and release yellow smoke, detained

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Security breach in Parliament: Two men jump into Lok Sabha from visitors’ gallery and release yellow smoke, detained

In a massive security breach in the Parliament, two men jumped into the Lok Sabha well from the visitors’ gallery while the proceedings were going on today, 13 December. The two men released some yellow-coloured smoke from canisters after jumping into the well. The invasion of the parliament took place on the anniversary of the parliament attack in 2001.

Two more people carrying smoke cans were detained outside the parliament.

The incident took place at 1 PM during the zero hour in the Lok Sabha, just before the lunch break. When Khagen Murmu, BJP MP from West Bengal, was raising some points regarding his constituency, suddenly a commotion was heard in the background. When the Sansad TV switched to the view of the entire hall, a man could be seen who has already jumped from the gallery and was on the benches.

He then started to proceed towards the front of the hall, jumping from bench to bench. People were in the Lok Sabah were heard shouting ‘pakdo, pakdo’ (catch him), before the speaker hurriedly adjourned the house. The live stream was cut immediately after that.

However, media reports said that another man jumped into the Lok Sabha, and both of them were carrying canisters, from which they sprayed some yellow-coloured substance. While some reports said it was gas, others said it was smoke. It is not known if it was some kind of poisonous gas. However, some reports cla

They were also shouting some slogans before they were detained by the security personnel. The security breach in Lok Sabha happened on the anniversary 2001 Parliament attack during which armed terrorists stormed the Parliament building. 

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament after the incident, Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, “Two young men jumped from the gallery and something was hurled by them from which gas was emitting. They were caught by MPs, they were brought out by security personnel. The House was adjourned till 2 pm. This is certainly a security breach because today we observed the death anniversary of people who sacrificed their lives in 2001.”

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said, “Suddenly two young men around 20 years old jumped into the House from the visitor’s gallery and had canisters in their hand. These canisters were emitting yellow smoke. One of them was attempting to run towards the Speaker’s chair. They were shouting some slogans. The smoke could have been poisonous. This is a serious breach of security especially on 13th December, the day when Parliament was attacked in 2001.”

He said that they were young men in 20s or 30s wearing jeans. The arrested men were taken to the Parliament Street Police Station by the police.

Two other people, also carrying coloured smoke canisters, were detained outside the parliament, in front of Transport Bhawan. The canisters they were carrying exploded and released red and yellow smoke.

While at present it is not known who is behind this attack, it is notable that Khalistani separatist and Sikhs for Justice leader  Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had recently threatened to attack the Indian parliament on or before 13th December. In a message released last week, he alleged that an attempt by Indian authorities was made to assassinate him, however, the grand scheme fell through. He had warned that by no later than 13 December he would reply by launching an assault on the Indian Parliament and shake its foundation.

Terror conspiracy case: NIA raids half a dozen locations in Bengaluru days after massive crackdown on ISIS terrorists

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Terror conspiracy case: NIA raids half a dozen locations in Bengaluru days after massive crackdown on ISIS terrorists

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches in over half a dozen locations in Bengaluru in a terror conspiracy case.

Multiple NIA teams raided various locations in Bengaluru in close coordination with the state police force based on specific inputs.

The raids are still underway at the premises of suspects who have terror links and are operating at the direction of their foreign handlers. Besides, the suspects had been actively involved in various terrorist activities.

The move comes days after the NIA, in a massive crackdown on ISIS, arrested 15 operatives of the banned terror outfit on December 9 during multiple and widespread raids across Maharashtra and Karnataka.

In the case, the NIA teams swooped down on as many as 44 locations in Padgha-Borivali, Thane, Mira Road, Pune in Maharashtra, and Bengaluru in Karnataka and apprehended the 15 accused for promoting terror and terror-related acts and activities of the proscribed organisation.

Huge amounts of unaccounted cash, firearms, sharp-edged weapons, incriminating documents, smartphones and other digital devices were seized during the raids, conducted as part of the NIA’s ongoing efforts to disrupt and demolish the attempts of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to carry out violent acts of terror and take innocent lives.

NIA investigations have further revealed in the case that the accused, all members of the ISIS Maharashtra module, were operating from Padgha-Borivali, where they had hatched the conspiracy to spread terror and carry out acts of violence across India. Pursuing the path of violent Jihad, Khilafat, and ISIS the accused had aimed to disturb the peace and communal harmony of the country and to wage a war against the government of India.

Initial investigations have revealed that the arrested accused had self-declared the village of Padgha in rural Thane as a ‘liberated zone’ and as ‘Al-Sham’. They were motivating impressionable Muslim youth to relocate to Padgha from their place of residence to strengthen the Padgha base.

Saqib Nachan, the main accused and the leader and head of the ISIS module was also administering the ‘bayath’ (oath of allegiance to the Khalifa of ISIS ) to the persons joining the proscribed organisation.

ISIS is a Global Terror Organisation (GTG), also known as Islamic State (IS), Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), Daish, Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP), ISIS Wilayat Khorasan, Islamic State of Iraq and Sham Khorasan (ISIS-K). The outfit has been spreading its terror network in India by putting in place localised ISIS modules and cells in various states of the country.

NIA has, in recent months, also conducted large-scale raids and busted different ISIS modules by arresting several terror operatives in the ISIS terror conspiracy case in a bid to scuttle the organisation’s heinous and violent anti-India agenda.

As part of its efforts towards that end, the agency registered a case against the ISIS Maharashtra module earlier this year and has, since then, undertaken strong and concerted actions to destroy the various ISIS modules and networks operating across the country.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

US seeks extradition of Nikhil Gupta, in custody in Czech Republic, for the alleged plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

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US seeks extradition of Nikhil Gupta, in custody in Czech Republic, for the alleged plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The arrest and temporary detention of the 52-year-old Nikhil Gupta who was allegedly involved in the conspiracy to assassinate pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun have been verified by the Czech Ministry of Justice, reported India Today. The United States which has accused the Indian national of being involved in a “murder for hire” operation aimed at the chief of the banned Sikhs For Justice outfit demanded to initiate the action.

According to US investigators, the accused planned to kill the Khalistani terrorist in their country with the help of an unidentified Indian government employee. He was taken into custody in the Czech Republic by the country’s law enforcement officials in June 2023.

A representative for the Czech Ministry of Justice Vladimir Repka revealed that Nikhil Gupta was captured at the US government’s request after which it made an extradition request. The US authorities have detailed the charges against him including conspiracy to “murder for hire.” They submitted the extradition request in August 2023 citing the aforementioned accusation.

The Prague Municipal Public Prosecution Office moved to deem Nikhil Gupta’s extradition admissible after conducting preliminary inquiries. The ruling, however, is not yet legally enforceable. He was indicted by the US Justice Department on 20th November for his suspected role in the murder plot.

“An Indian government employee, working together with others, including Gupta, in India and elsewhere, directed a plot to assassinate on US soil an attorney and political activist who is a US citizen of Indian origin residing in New York City,” claimed a statement released by the US officials. He had allegedly given an assassin $100,000 to carry out the murder with a $15,000 down payment already received on 9 June of this year. However, the person he reached out to recruit the hitman was a confidential informant for US law enforcement.

Nikhil Gupta is being prosecuted with murder for hire, a crime which carries a potential 10-year sentence. According to the Justice Department, an Indian government employee known as CC-1 was in charge of the murder plot from India. Nikhil Gupta is also believed to be involved in the global trafficking of drugs and firearms. Furthermore, he allegedly attempted to hire a hitman who was an undercover Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent.

New Delhi responded to the accusation and asserted that it was against government policy and was concerned that one of its officials was associated with the conspiracy. Afterwards, the Indian government formed a high-level inquiry committee to probe into “all the relevant aspects of the matter.”

Notably, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has repeatedly threatened India with terrorist actions including blowing up an Air India flight as well as attacking the Indian parliament as a retaliation for the alleged plan of the Indian government to eliminate him. He described himself as a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, however, no action has been taken against him by either nation despite his regular terror threats and assaults on Indians including diplomats living on their soil by his followers and supporters.

Haryana: Man arrested in Ambala for murdering his sister, had stabbed her over 30 times

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Haryana: Man arrested in Ambala for murdering his sister, had stabbed her over 30 times

In Ambala, Haryana, a man named Karan Jaiswal, alias Kallu, accused of killing his sister has been arrested. Reports say that accused Karan went to State Home Minister Anil Vij’s residence on Tuesday (12 December 2023) to surrender. However, he was apprehended by the police.

This comes after accused Karan Jaiswal murdered his sister Bhavna on Monday (December 11) by slitting her throat. The accused also allegedly wounded the victim’s private parts with the knife. Before the murder, he stated on Facebook that he would kill his sister out of compulsion. He had accused his sister’s in-laws of torturing her. He further claimed that his sister was abandoned at night in a Muslim-dominated area in Meerut. She was fortunate to return home safely. In this post, he also sought help from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

According to reports, accused Karan, who is a resident of Ambala Cantonment’s Kachcha Bazaar, had an argument with his 28-year-old sister Bhavna Jaiswal late Monday evening. Karan stabbed his sister as the fight heated up. He stabbed his sister over 30 times and then fled the scene. Victim Bhavna was taken to the Civil Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

Police arrived on the scene and took the body into custody after receiving the information about the crime. According to the victim’s family, Bhavna was married to a youth from Meerut two years ago. However, due to differences with her husband, she was for the last six months residing in her maternal home in Ambala Cantt, while her daughter stayed with their father in Meerut.

Karan wrote on Facebook, “My sister’s husband is Ankur Jain. Since the sister was Manglik, the decision was taken to get married within 9 days. “We married our sister without contemplating much. After only a month of marriage, the boy abandoned my sister near the Muslim neighbourhood at about 11 p.m.” Accused Karan also claimed that his sister’s in-laws have connections to influential people.

“Must prevent misuse of AI like deepfakes, terror tools, data theft”: 6 key takeaways from PM Modi’s address at Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

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“Must prevent misuse of AI like deepfakes, terror tools, data theft”: 6 key takeaways from PM Modi’s address at Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

On Tuesday, 12th December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The three-day summit is being attended by key stakeholders from across sectors, AI experts and enthusiasts.

In the run up to the event, PM Modi on 8th December reiterated India’s dedication to Safe and Trusted AI. The GPAI forum includes 28 member nations and the European Union. India is the chair of GPAI for 2024. Notably, China is not a member.

“This revolutionary technology is now in the hands of a new generation – young, brilliant minds who are swiftly enriching its vast potential. India, as one of the youngest nations with a vibrant start-up ecosystem and a talented workforce, is poised to be an active contributor to the evolution of AI as the world leaps into a not-so-distant future” the PM had said in his LinkedIn post,” the PM had written.

The GPAI summit unfolds against the backdrop of increasing global reliance on AI in various sectors bridging the gap between manpower and technology. PM Modi has been a strong proponent of AI and has also warned against the challenges it poses.

PM raises concerns against deep fake

During his address on day 1 of the summit, PM Modi said that the deep fake challenge is for the entire world as it could be used to create ‘deepfakes’ to purposefully spread false information or have malicious intent behind their use.

If AI enables arms to reach the hands of terror groups, then it could have a devastating effect, and the world needs to think about it, the Prime Minister said.

PM said that while AI has several positive impacts, it has many negative impacts too. “AI can become the biggest tool in the development of the 21st century. But it can also play the biggest role in destroying the 21st century,” he said.

PM announces AI Mission

PM Modi said that the national AI portal will play a crucial role in supporting and promoting AI initiatives.

He said that India is set to launched the AI Mission in Bharat with a focus on promoting the use of AI in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and education.

PM Modi said that the government’s policies and programmes are inspired by the spirit of “AI for all”.

“Our endeavour is to take full advantage of the capabilities of AI for social development and inclusive growth. India is fully committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI,” he said.

PM calls for global AI framework

PM Modi called for the global framework for the ethical use of AI. Speaking about security concerns, PM said that just like there are agreements and protocols for various international issues, a global framework for ethical use of AI must also be created.

“This will include a protocol for testing and deployment of high-risk and frontier AI tools,” he said.

PM called for the completion of a global framework within a set timeframe adding that it is essential for the security nd progress of the world and humanity.

Democractising Artificial Intelligence

PM said that AI is becoming the biggest basis for sculpting the new future. He highlighted that as AI can connect people, it not only ensures economic development but it ensures equality and social justice.

He emphasized the need to make AI more inclusive and said that “the more inclusive, the development journey of AI, the more inclusive will be the results.”

PM Modi drew attention to the unequal access to technology in the last century further accentuating inequality in the society.

To avoid this, the Prime Minister asked that democratic values should not be neglected in technology to make it an inclusion multiplier.

“Direction of AI development will totally depend on human and democratic values. It is up to us to keep a place for emotions along with efficiency, ethics along with effectiveness”, he said.

Taking forward the aspirations mentioned in G20 New Delhi Declaration

PM Modi underlined India’s proposal to create a framework for Responsible Human-Centric AI governance during India’s G20 Presidency.

He reminded that the G20 New Delhi Declaration has reaffirmed the commitment of all member countries towards ‘AI Principles’.

Noting AI as a worldwide movement, the Prime Minister stressed the need for collaboration. He suggested a few questions that need to be addressed to enhance AI’s credibility such as data sets for testing and training AI tools, length and duration of testing before releasing any product to the market. He also asked whether a Software Watermark can be introduced to mark any information or product as AI-generated.

AI for diversity

PM Modi also suggested using AI to make digital services available in local Indian languages to increase digital inclusion.

He also suggested using AI to revive the languages which are no longer spoken, taking forward the rich knowledge base and literature of the Sanskrit language and reuniting the missing volumes of Vedic mathematics.

(With input from agencies)

Punjab: Jailed Congress leader Lucky Sandhu comes out for medical treatment, goes to dance at a wedding function, video viral

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Punjab: Jailed Congress leader Lucky Sandhu comes out for medical treatment, goes to dance at a wedding function, video viral

On Friday (8th December), jailed Punjab Youth Congress leader from Ludhiana, Sarvotam Singh alias Lucky Sandhu was granted permission to go out of jail for medical treatment. However, he was seen dancing at a wedding function in Raikot in the Ludhiana district of Punjab.

A video of his dance at the marriage party went viral on social media on Tuesday (12th December). Two police officials were suspended in this regard.

Punjab Congress leader Lucky Sandhu is booked in nine cases under various charges including rioting, kidnapping, assault, extortion, and firing. In September 2023, Lucky Sandhu was lodged in the central jail of Ludhiana in connection with a kidnapping and rioting case. On 8th December, he was taken to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh for treatment as he had complained that he had back pain and trouble urinating. However, he was seen dancing at a wedding party in Raikot. Singer Angrez Ali performed at the party.

Ludhiana Jail Superintendent Shivraj Singh said, “A police party from Ludhiana police commissionerate had taken him to PGIMER Chandigarh. No jail staff accompanied them. They had reached PGIMER and got the check-up done but on the way back, they probably stopped at the party. Later they returned to the jail. After we got to know of this lapse through some videos, we immediately wrote to the Ludhiana police commissioner for action against the cops who did this negligence.”

According to reports, Commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal of Ludhiana Police has announced the suspension of two officers, namely Sub-Inspector Mangal Singh and Assistant Sub-Inspector Kuldeep Singh. Additionally, a departmental investigation has been launched against them.

Police Commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal said, “Prima facie, on the way back from the hospital in Chandigarh, they stopped at the party for some time. Both cops who took him there have been suspended and an inquiry has been initiated into the whole incident.”

In September 2023, Lucky Sandhu was apprehended on charges of purportedly kidnapping a witness involved in an assault case and subjecting him to threats at gunpoint. The complainant, Harjit Singh, aged 40 and a resident of Tower Colony, identified as a transporter, asserted that Sandhu, along with his brother Amaninder Singh alias Maninder Sandhu, and several associates, abducted and assaulted him. Maninder Sandhu is the Ludhiana wing president of the Punjab Youth Congress.

The First Information Report (FIR) was filed based on the testimony provided by Harjit Singh. He detailed the alleged incident, stating that Sandhu, his brother, and approximately 10-12 accomplices seized him, took him into a dining establishment, and subjected him to physical assault. Furthermore, Singh claimed that Lucky Sandhu brandished a pistol, pressed it against his neck, and warned him not to testify in court.

In April 2023, Lucky Sandhu faced charges and was arrested in connection with an extortion case. In this matter, he was accused of making calls to entrap an affluent and influential businessmen in Ludhiana in collaboration with “Instagram influencer” Jasneet Kaur from Mohali. Subsequently, Sandhu obtained bail, and a group of Congress supporters congregated outside the jail to give him a “welcome.”

RSS leader Indresh Kumar asks Muslims to voluntarily hand over all disputed religious sites to Hindus, explains Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘Shivling in Mosque’ statement

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RSS leader Indresh Kumar asks Muslims to voluntarily hand over all disputed religious sites to Hindus, explains Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘Shivling in Mosque’ statement

On Tuesday (12th December), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar advised the Muslim community to hand over all the disputed religious sites to the Hindu community. “Muslims and people belonging to other religions should voluntarily hand over all disputed religious sites to the Hindu community,” he said in an interview with PTI.

He stated that Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), made it quite apparent when he said that there was no need to find Shivling in every mosque. “Bhagwat’s statement was aimed at putting an end to mutual conflict so that society can think and reflect while being free from hatred and violence,” he said.

According to Indresh Kumar who is the national executive member of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, foreign invaders destroyed temples that belonged to Sanatanis. 

“What Mohan Bhagwat said is very clear. There is no need to search, the truth is in front of everyone. Everyone should accept that truth. Muslims and people belonging to other religions should come forward and hand over the disputed religious places of Hindus to the Hindu community,” he said.

Kumar further expressed joy over the completion of the Ram Temple and said that the building of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has created a happy atmosphere not just in the nation but also abroad. “Ram temple is for everyone…Ram temple (Ayodhya) is a national temple. Ram is for all and everyone. India is a nation that accepts and respects all religions. Therefore, it is right to call it Ram Temple a national temple,” he said.

It is pertinent to know that there are many religious places in the country on which disputes between Hindus and Muslims are going on. There was dispute over the Ram Temple in Ayodhya for many years. The disputed site of Babri Masjid was demolished and later the Supreme Court also issued permission to construct Ram temple on the birth place of Lord Rama. Similarly, there is still debate ongoing about Varanasi’s disputed Gyanvapi Mosque structure. The issue surrounding Mathura’s disputed Shahi Eidgah also remains unsettled.

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