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Uttar Pradesh: Shaukeen and his wife arrested for concealing identity for illegal conversion of Dalit Christian youth Sooraj to Islam in Shamli

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Uttar Pradesh: Shaukeen and his wife arrested for concealing identity for illegal conversion of Dalit Christian youth Sooraj to Islam in Shamli

On Saturday, 16th September 2023, police arrested a couple for the unlawful conversion of a Dalit Christian man to Islam in the Thana Bhawan area of Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district. The arrested individuals are identified as Shaukeen and his wife Kamarbatoon alias Mahi, both residents of Okhla in New Delhi.

Shamli’s Superintendent of Police Abhishek said that the couple converted a Dalit Christian man a few days ago. The police have lodged a case against the couple under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. The SP further said, “The accused are also said to be involved in the conversion of some other people from the village. Our teams are investigating.”

The Superintendent of Police in Shamli, Abhishek, said that the police received information regarding the suspicious activities of a young individual named Sooraj and his associate, Mahi, within Madalpur village. Following this, both Sooraj and Mahi were taken into custody and brought to the Thanabhawan police station for further questioning. During the interrogation, the information disclosed led to the conclusion that Shaukeen and his wife, who presented herself as a Christian using the name Mahi, had forced Sooraj to convert to Islam.

Sooraj, a young individual of the Dalit community who had embraced Christianity approximately two years ago, established contact with Mahi through an online gaming platform. In their online communication, Mahi initially represented herself as a Christian. As their conversations progressed, they discussed a shared experience of encountering supernatural challenges in their lives. Subsequently, both Sooraj and Mahi made a visit to a priest located in the Karali region of Chandigarh, seeking guidance and solutions to address the issues they were purportedly facing.

Mahi shared with Sooraj that she was living with her maternal uncle, Shaukeen, in the Okhla area of Delhi and extended an invitation for him to visit. Sooraj became wary when he saw her Aadhaar card, which indicated her name as Kamarbatoon and her place of residence as Jogipura in Bijnor. However, Mahi successfully allayed his suspicions by explaining that her family background was a mix, with her mother following Christianity and her father adhering to the Muslim faith.

Sooraj told the police that during his visit to Delhi, Shaukeen and Mahi introduced him to an unknown person. This individual made efforts to convince Sooraj that Christianity and Islam shared many similarities and encouraged him to convert to Islam. Concurrently, Mahi and Shaukeen provided instructions to Sooraj on the proper way to perform Namaz, and as part of this conversion process, his name was altered to Asad.

It was only during the course of the interrogation that the police uncovered Mahi’s true relationship with Shaukeen – she was, in fact, Shaukeen’s wife. This revelation clarified that the couple had intentionally concealed their marital bond in a deliberate attempt to deceive Sooraj and force him to convert to Islam.

Conference tourism, collateral-free loan for Vishwakarma and more – PM Modi speaks at the inauguration of Yashobhoomi in Delhi

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Conference tourism, collateral-free loan for Vishwakarma and more – PM Modi speaks at the inauguration of Yashobhoomi in Delhi

On 17th September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Yashobhoomi to the people of India. It is an exhibition centre located in Dwarka in Delhi. At the event, PM Modi also launched PM Vishwakarma Yojna. PM Modi called the new scheme a new ray of hope for millions of artisan families nationwide in his address. He added that Yoshobhoomi Centre will become a bridge between the artisans and the world. “It will help showcase local Bharat products and globalise them,” he added.

During his address, PM Modi emphasised the importance of Vishwakarma in day-to-day life. Eighteen categories have been identified initially for the PM Vishwakarma scheme, which includes carpenters, blacksmiths, hairdressers, tool makers, potters, and more. The PM said these Vishwakarmas are the country’s backbone, and day-to-day life is impossible without these workers. He gave an example of how, even in today’s time, people prefer water from clay pots over cold water from a fridge.

PM Modi said, “It is important to understand the importance of the artisans and give them their rightful place. The government has come forward as support to help Vishwakarma progress.” PM Modi added that the government of India will spend Rs 13,000 crore on the PM Vishwakarma scheme.

Remembering his trip to Brussels 30-35 years ago, he said during his trip, the organisers took him on a trip to the city. “When I asked what was famous in the city, I was amazed to learn that the demand for handmade jewellery was far more than machine-made jewellery.” He said the demand for handmade products is increasing.

Incentive for Vishwkarmas during training

PM Modi said, “Large enterprises often give work to small companies to complete their projects. The government is working to ensure Vishwakarma become part of the supply chain. Training, technology and tools are important for Vishwakarma. Thus, the government is emphasising training.”

PM Modi gave relief to the artisans who want to get training but find it hard as they live on day-to-day earnings. He said, “During the training period, every Vishwakarma will get a Rs 500 incentive. It will help the artisans to concentrate on training and improve their skills.”

Furthermore, once the training is done, every Vishwakarma will get a voucher for Rs 15,000 to buy an advanced toolkit. In return, PM Modi asked every Vishwakarma to promise him that they will buy tools only from GST-registered shops and will make sure that the tools they are buying are Made in India.

Collateral-free loan for Vishwakarma worth Rs 3 lakh

PM Modi also announced a collateral-free loan for Vishwakarmas. Once they complete their training and get new tools, banks will offer them a collateral-free loan of Rs 1 lakh. Once they return the loan, another credit line worth Rs 2 lakh will be available. He said, “Collateral-free loan means I am giving your guarantee.”

PM Modi once again reminded the people of India to emphasise being vocal for locals in upcoming festivals, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Dusshera, Diwali and more. He said, “I request people of India to buy local. It does not mean you only buy a few locally-made diyas. Ensure every product you buy during festival season is Made in India.”

Yashobhoomi and Bharat Mandapam to promote conference tourism

PM Narendra Modi said the conference tourism business is worth Rs 25 lakh crore worldwide. Several Indian companies go to other countries for exhibitions and conferences. Every year, 32,000 exhibitions and expos are organised worldwide. India’s share in conference tourism is only one per cent. He said, “World-class conference centres like Yashobhoomi and Bharat Mandapam will boost conference tourism in India. The country is preparing itself for conference tourism. With these centres, the national capital will become a hub for conference tourism.” He added that Yashobhoomi alone has opened job opportunities for lakhs of youths.

PM Modi invited companies and organisers to conduct exhibitions at Yashobhoomi and Bharat Mandapam. He also invited people from the film industry to organise award functions at Yashobhoomi and launch the first shows of movies at these centres.

Ambedkar Nagar, UP: Accused Shahbaz, Faisal, and Arbaz injured in police encounter, had killed a schoolgirl while trying to sexually harass her

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Ambedkar Nagar, UP: Accused Shahbaz, Faisal, and Arbaz injured in police encounter, had killed a schoolgirl while trying to sexually harass her

On Sunday (17 September), the three accused in the Ambedkar Nagar harassment case, that caused the death of a schoolgirl in a road accident, attempted to run away from Police personnel. In their fleeing attempt, the accused also tried to snatch weapons from the police personnel, prompting the police personnel to fire shots at them. 

In the police encounter, two accused, namely Shahbaz and Faisal, were shot in the legs, while the third accused, Arbaz, broke his leg when he tripped while attempting to flee. 

Ambedkar Nagar SP Ajit Sinha said that the incident took place when the accused were taken to the hospital for medical tests. All the accused have been booked under Sections 302, 354, 298 and 304 of the IPC along with relevant sections of the POCSO Act.

The accused were arrested on Sunday morning, and they were taken for a medical examination before taking to the court. Police said that while going to the hospital, the accused asked to stop the vehicle to urinate. However, when the vehicle stopped, they snatched a riffle from the driver, fired at the police personnel and started running away.

As a result, the cops opened fire targeting their legs. Shahbaz and Faisal were shot, while the third accused tripped and fell, fracturing his leg. The injured accused were admitted at Baskhari Community Health Center for treatment amid heavy security.

It is notable that the criminal act took place when the accused pulled the dupatta of a schoolgirl while she was returning home from school on Friday, September 15, causing her to meet with a fatal road accident. The horrifying incident, which was captured on CCTV, occurred when one of the accused on a two-wheeler attempted to molest her and tried to pull her dupatta while she was riding her cycle. 

The SP said that the accused will be taken into remand after they are released from hospital, chargesheet will be filed and get them convicted within a month.

The molestation attempt caused the 17-year-old victim to fall on the road and get hit by another bike passing by. She was rushed to the hospital where doctors declared her dead.

Based on the CCTV footage and information gathered from the eyewitnesses, the police arrested the accused. The Ambedkarnagar police took to X to inform that an investigation had been launched into the case. The police also arrested all the three accused. 

The victim’s friend who was accompanying her when the incident took place, narrated the ordeal. She said that she was returning home from school with her friends. Crying inconsolably, she added that Shahbaz, Faisal, and another boy were chasing her. They were regularly harassing them. 

On Friday, one of them pulled her dupatta directly due to which she fell from the bicycle. Moments after that, Faisal ran the bike over her from behind. ‘By the time I reached there, blood was coming from her mouth and she could not say anything’, the friend said. Later, she was declared dead in the hospital. 

The victim’s father Sabhajeet Verma told the media that his daughter was a student of Biology. She was very good at studies and wanted to become a doctor. 

He added that he had given a verbal complaint to the police a week ago about the activities of these miscreants but the police did not take any notice. He added that if action had been taken at that time, his daughter would have been alive today. 

He said that her mother had died 8 years ago, along with studies, his daughter also used to do household work. The father said that he had sent his daughter to study so that she would be a support in his old age, now neither his daughter nor his wife were left.

The tragic incident unfolded in the Hirapur market area which comes under the jurisdiction of the Hanswar police station in Ambedkar Nagar, UP. The victim was a native of Barhi Aidilpur in the Hanswar police station area. The 17-year-old victim was studying at Ramraji Inter College in Haripur.

Day 5 of Anantnag Operation: 100-hour-long encounter continues between security forces and terrorists in dense forests of Kokernag

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Day 5 of Anantnag Operation: 100-hour-long encounter continues between security forces and terrorists in dense forests of Kokernag

The encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag has entered its fifth day. Thousands of soldiers, including para-commandos, continue to participate in an incessant gunfight deep within the forested Gadole region of Kokernag. According to the most recent information, a fire broke out close to the terrorist base in Kokernag.

The terrorists are prolonging the confrontation by staying away from the forces. They are taking leverage of the treacherous terrain and forest cover to do the same. The area is also connected to the Pir Panjal mountain range. Security forces launched a huge attack on the terrorists on September 16 using mortar rounds, to flush out the terrorists who had killed the four security personnel.

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, commander of the Northern Army also reached Ground Zero to assess the situation of the operation. He travelled to the scene of the gunfight and ground commanders briefed him on the high-intensity operation using cutting-edge surveillance and firepower delivery systems. The use of precise fire by the forces has greatly impacted the operation.

The implementation of modern technology, such as drones and helicopters, has been done during the operation to locate and eliminate the terrorists. The security forces have shot hundreds of mortar shells and rockets over the course of the last 100 hours.

Terrorists are reportedly trying to conserve their ammunition and are not firing consistently. Drones and helicopters have been used during the operation to provide surveillance in the dense woodland area of Gadole in the Kokernag region of south Kashmir. These innovative devices have proven crucial in navigating the steep terrain and identifying the terrorists’ hiding places within the forest.

A terrorist was seen scurrying for cover in the drone footage from September 15 after security troops shelled one of these hideouts.

The security forces are also being helped with quadcopters and drones in their effort to locate the terrorists who are holed up in the Kokernag area. “The forces fired mortar shells on the terrain where they believe the terrorists are hiding, based on drone surveillance,” an official informed. In addition to the challenging terrain, bad weather has also made it difficult for security forces to track the terrorists.

Four security personnel, including Colonel Manpreet Singh, Commanding Officer of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles, Company Commander Major Ashish Dhonchak, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Muzamil Bhat, and a soldier were killed in action during the operation which began on 13 September. 

They were a member of the group that attempted to use the sole accessible route to approach the terrorist base and were heavily fired upon.

The banned Resistance Front, a shadow group of Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the ghastly attack.

Janmadinamidan Ayi Priya Sakhe: Young woman sings Sanskrit song to PM Modi on Delhi Metro to wish him on his birthday

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Janmadinamidan Ayi Priya Sakhe: Young woman sings Sanskrit song to PM Modi on Delhi Metro to wish him on his birthday

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on Sunday, a commuter on the Delhi metro extended greetings to the former in Sanskrit. 

PM Modi, earlier today, inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’.

After the inauguration, he took a ride on the Delhi Metro. 

While the Prime Minister was travelling via the metro, his co-traveller greeted him by singing a birthday song in Sanskrit. 

“Janma-dinam-idham ayī prīya sakhe | shantanotu te sarvadā mudam || prārthayāmahe bhava shatāyushī | īshvaras-sadā tvām cha rakshatu || punya karmanā kīrtimārjaya | jīvanam tava bhavatu sārthakam (Happy birthday to the dear one. May this birthday bring joy and prosperity to you. Praying to god for your long life. May god always protect you. May you walk on the path of noble deeds and your life be fulfilled)”, she sang to PM Modi. 

Visuals showed PM Modi interacting with the passengers inside the Metro, who also took selfies and wished him a happy birthday.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also officially unveil Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), known as Yashobhoomi in Dwarka.

The nearly 2-kilometre-long ‘Yashobhoomi line’ of the Delhi Metro will connect Dwarka Sector 21 and India International Convention Centre.

With the addition of this section, the total length of the Airport Express Line from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 will become 24.9 km,” the DMRC said in a statement.

From today the Delhi Metro will also increase the operational speed of Metro trains on Airport Express Line from 90 to 120 km/hr reducing the travel time. The total journey from New Delhi to YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 will take about 21 minutes.

Also, PM Modi is set to launch the ‘Vishwakarma’ scheme for the benefit of traditional artisans. 

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, PM Modi announced that the government will soon launch a scheme for individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship.

His vision extends beyond providing financial assistance; it aims to preserve age-old traditions, culture, and the rich heritage embodied in local products, art, and crafts, the release said.

“PM Vishwakarma” will receive full funding from the Union Government, with an impressive allocation of Rs 13,000 crore.

The scheme will register ‘Vishwakarma’, who create using their hands and tools, at no cost through Common Services Centres, utilising the biometric-based ‘PM Vishwakarma’ portal. These artisans and craftspeople will receive recognition in the form of a PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, read the press release.

The PM Vishwakarma scheme will offer skill enhancement through both basic and advanced training, a toolkit incentive of Rs 15,000, collateral-free credit support up to Rs 1 lakh (first tranche) and Rs 2 lakh (second tranche) at a concessional interest rate of 5 per cent, incentives for digital transactions, and marketing support, read the press release.

At its core, “PM Vishwakarma” seeks to bolster and nurture the ‘Guru-Shishya parampara’ (mentor-disciple tradition) and the family-based practice of traditional skills among ‘Vishwakarma’, who create using their hands and tools. 

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

Rajasthan: Female officer of the secretariat bought 26 flats worth ₹4.7 crore and registered them in 2 days, builder says cheques bounced

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Rajasthan: Female officer of the secretariat bought 26 flats worth ₹4.7 crore and registered them in 2 days, builder says cheques bounced

Corruption has become rampant in Congress-ruled Rajasthan where recently another massive scam has surfaced. Here, a female official named Jyoti Bhardwaj appointed to the post of Financial Advisor in the Personnel Department of government secretary at the Jaipur Secretariat purchased 26 flats worth crores in a year and concluded their registration in only two days. Now, a disproportionate asset case has been registered in her name.

The property was bought from Ajay Singh, Director of Boney Buildtech located in JDA Market, Mansarovar Link Road, Jaipur and no loan was taken for it in anyone’s name. The cheques that were issued for the registration have not been cashed in one and a half years. The matter is ongoing in the court.

15 of them were registered in Jyoti Bhardwaj’s own name and 11 were in the name of her son Rohan Vashishtha. After the matter came to light, the builder charged that he had been a victim of fraud. The accused was in charge of making purchases at the Store of the Personnel Department. She previously served as Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University, formerly known as Matsya University’s financial controller as well as district treasurer in Alwar for a significant amount of time.

Employees are required to provide the government with information on their property every year. Three houses were stated in the property details by the culprit, one of which is in her husband Arvind Lawaniya’s name and he has an active loan on the same. The documents unveiled that the other two houses were in her name which were also on loan.

The 26 apartments valued at Rs 4 crore 71 lakh were recorded in the Sub Register Office in Jaipur on 4 and 5 March of last year along with Rs 30 lakh in stamp duty. Payment for the flat was made by cheque at the time of registration, but it has yet to be deposited in the bank. According to the registry, 15 flats bought for Rs 2.74 crore were registered in her name on 5 March and stamp duty totalling Rs. 17.8 lakh was paid for the same. The flat numbers 1205, 1207, 1203, 1204, 1214, 1216, 1007, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1104, 1105, 1115, 1116 and 1119 are registered in the name of Jyoti Bhardwaj.

On the other hand, the registration of 11 flats in the son’s name was completed on 4 March and comprises flat numbers 707, 714, 804, 807, 814, 816, 904, 1008, 919, 1004, and 916. They cost Rs 1.97 crore and Rs. 12.24 lakh in stamp duty was submitted.

Anurag Singh, son of the builder, alleged that they were scammed and all cheques had bounced. An investigation has been ordered in the case against the offender for financial irregularities and disproportionate assets. The Accounts and Personnel Department is looking into why she failed to include the acquisition in the yearly asset statement submitted by government officials and employees. A notice is being issued to the officer seeking clarification.

Action has been initiated to seek clarification by sending a notice to her in this regard. The perpetrator defended herself and claimed, “There is business transaction between Ajay Singh and my husband Arvind Lawaniya. The flat deal is a part of it. Only Anurag would be able to give complete information about this. The dispute between the two is also going on in the court.”

The spouse alleged that some cheques were in Jyoti Bhardwaj’s name while others were in his and the issue of the uncashed cheque is strictly a judicial one.

I.N.D.I. Alliance is ‘self-styled secularism ke chaudhary’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

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I.N.D.I. Alliance is ‘self-styled secularism ke chaudhary’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

On Sunday (17 September), All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that he was not concerned over the fact that his party was not invited by the opposition I.N.D.I. Alliance. While speaking to ANI, Owaisi noted that the opposition alliance didn’t invite several parties from the Hindi heartland, Maharashtra, and the northeast, including the Bahujan Samaj Party and some northeastern parties.

Going ahead, he emphasised that the I.N.D.I. Alliance is self-styled secularism ke chaudhary (self-appointed flagbearer of secularism). 

Owaisi said, “I don’t care that I was not invited to this alliance. In fact, Mayawati and KCR are not there. Many northeast parties are not there. These people have become the self-styled secularism ke chaudhary.” 

Stating that I.N.D.I. Alliance has failed to fill the political vacuum, AIMIM Chief claimed that there is a scope for a third front. Owaisi asserted that Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao should take the lead on the third front. 

He added, “I have told our CM (KCR) to come to the front and make a third front taking the parties which are not there in the opposition alliance. There is a political vacuum which will be filled if KCR takes the lead. I don’t know whether KCR will take the lead for such a front but I feel the I.N.D.I. Alliance is not able to fill the political vacuum.” 

When asked about the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting that is currently taking place in Hyderabad, Owaisi launched an attack on the Congress party accusing them of double-speak on reservation to minorities. He questioned the Congress government in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh for not doing enough for the minorities in their state.  

He said, “The CWC has recommended an increase in reservations for Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). But what about Muslims? Why aren’t they talking about the Muslim reservation in Maharashtra?”

The AIMIM chief added, “What has Congress done for the minorities? Please show us what have you done in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. When Junaid and Nasir were burnt to death, their families were given ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh. When Kanhaiya Lal was killed by terrorists, his family was given an ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakh. The Congress discriminates while giving ex-gratia to people killed by terrorists.” 

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar rejects I.N.D.I. Alliance’s decision to boycott journalists

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Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar rejects I.N.D.I. Alliance’s decision to boycott journalists

On 16th September, the Chief Minister of Bihar, and member of I.N.D.I. Alliance, Nitish Kumar, went against the bloc’s decision to boycott 14 journalists and news anchors. He said, “I am not against any journalist, and it is wrong to boycott”.

JDU leader was asked about the decision made by I.N.D.I. Alliance to boycott the news anchors and journalists. CM said he had no idea about the decision to boycott the news anchors. He said, “Why should I boycott? I am in favour of journalists. When journalists get full freedom, they will write whatever they consider proper and fit. Can journalists be kept under control? Did I ever keep any kind of control over journalists? Journalists have the right to write whatever they consider proper. I am not against anyone. It is wrong to boycott. The people who are in the Centre right now have kept some people in their control, and those people were committing some sort of wrongdoing in journalism. Do you people not know all these things? I always respect you people (media persons)”.

He pointed out that the parties and people who are with the I.N.D.I.A. bloc might have thought that some inappropriate behaviour was being committed in the journalism field of journalism. However, he said, “I am not against any of the news anchors. …When all journalists will get complete freedom of expression, they all will be free to write in their own way what they would consider as proper and fit.”

CM Nitish Kumar is the first leader in the 26-party Alliance to openly reject the decision to boycott news anchors.

I.N.D.I.A. bloc boycotted 14 journalists

On 14th of September, I.N.D.I. Alliance released a list of 14 news anchors whom they have decided to ‘boycott.’ Congress leader Pawan Khera shared a copy of the list on X (formally Twitter). The list included anchors from Bharat Express, News 18, Republic, DD News, Aaj Tak, India Today, Times Now, India TV, and Bharat 24. The sub-committee of the alliance took the decision which was authorised by the coordination committee.

Chhattisgarh: Youth beaten to death by ‘friends’ for allegedly raising ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ slogan after watching Gadar 2

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Chhattisgarh: Youth beaten to death by ‘friends’ for allegedly raising ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ slogan after watching Gadar 2

On 15th September, a 30-year-old young man identified as Malkit Singh alias Veeru was allegedly beaten to death by four of his friends, including Tasavvur and Faizal, for allegedly raising the ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ slogan after watching Sunny Deol starrer film Gadar 2 on his mobile phone. He was beaten so severely that he succumbed to his injuries. Police arrested four accused, all of them were friends with the victim.

As per reports, Malkit watched the blockbuster film Gadar 2 on his mobile phone with a friend and raised the slogan ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ after watching it. The “friends” from another community who were standing nearby allegedly thought he was doing it to tease them. Reports suggest the accused were drunk when the incident happened.

They thrashed him and beat him up brutally while his friend, who was also watching the film, was made to sit on his knees at knife point. He was rushed to the local hospital and was referred to Ramakrishna Care Hospital in Raipur. However, he succumbed to death due to his injuries. Malkit was the son of the head of Khurshipar Gurudwara Kulwant Singh Khursipar.

However, a report by Dainik Bhaskar gives a different account of the incident. According to this report, the incident happened after Malkit Singh was returning on his bike after watching the movie with his friend Fantu. The report says that when they reached near the ITI grounds, 5-6 drug addict youths stopped and abused them. When Malkit Singh protested, they assaulted him. They also forced Fantu to sit on the road at knifepoint when he tried to save Singh.

The culprits fled after severely beating Malkit. The police later arrested four people, including Tasavvur, Faizal, Tarun Nishad and Shubham Lahare. One accused Rahul Singh is still absconding.

As soon as the family of the victim and other members of the Sikh community in the area learned about the incident, they reached the Khurshipar police station to file a complaint. They also blocked the National Highway to protest against the incident and demanded compensation of Rs 50 lakh and a government job for Malkit’s wife.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vijay Baghel and Prem Prakash Pandey also reached the police station. They accused the police of working under pressure.

No govt celebrated Hyderabad Liberation Day due to policy of appeasement: Amit Shah

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No govt celebrated Hyderabad Liberation Day due to policy of appeasement: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the Hyderabad Liberation Day celebration known as ‘Mukti Diwas’ on Sunday and paid tribute to the brave soldiers who fought against Nizam’s army and Razakars (armed supporters of Nizam’s rule).

The Home Minister hoisted the national flag during the parade ground event.

While addressing the event, Shah hit out at the previous governments in the country and said that no government celebrated the Hyderabad Liberation Day due to appeasement policies.

“For 75 years, no government organised any event to introduce this great day to our youth. Because of the policy of appeasement, they were scared and did not celebrate Telangana Liberation Day. It is unfortunate that even after such a big incident, some parties were hesitant to celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day due to vote bank politics. I want to say to those parties that people turn their backs on them who forget their history,” he said.

“After independence from the British, Hyderabad was ruled by the cruel Nizam for 399 days. These 399 days were more difficult for the people here than the tortures of hell. Respecting the sentiments of the people of this region, Sardar Patel liberated this region on the 400th day. The people of Hyderabad endured immense suffering during the 399-day rule of the Nizam. That is why Sardar Patel said that independent Hyderabad is like cancer in the stomach of India and it cannot be resolved without operation. That’s why he liberated Hyderabad through police action,” he added.

Highlighting the contributions of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Union Minister said that it was he who decided for police action in Hyderabad and forced the Nizam’s Razakars’ army to surrender without shedding a drop of blood.

“Had it not been for the iron man Sardar Patel, this vast area would not have been liberated so soon. It was Sardar Patel who, following the principle of ‘Nation First’, took the decision of police action in Hyderabad and forced the Nizam’s Razakars’ army to surrender without shedding a drop of blood,” he said.

“I salute all the brave citizens who took part in the Hyderabad liberation struggle. I pay my heartfelt tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice in this struggle and also pay my respects to the iron man Sardar Patel who merged this vast land of Hyderabad, Kalyan-Karnataka and Marathwada into the Indian Union,” Shah added.

“Many organizations struggled in this movement. Be it Arya Samaj, Hindu Mahasabha, Vande Mataram movement of Osmania University or the songs and movements of the people’s struggle of farmers of Bidar, but Sardar Saheb gave the final form to the struggle of all these,” he said.

Further, Amit Shah thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for starting a new tradition of celebrating Hyderabad Liberation Day and said that the India that was envisioned by the freedom fighters is being built under the leadership of PM Modi.

“I thank the Prime Minister for starting a new tradition of celebrating Hyderabad Liberation Day on September 17, by the Ministry of Culture. Through this, the young generation will be made aware of the struggle of the martyrs of this great movement,” he said.

“The country has become the 5th largest economy in the world, India became the first country to reach the South Pole of the Moon and through G 20, PM Modi did the work of making India’s culture, food and art famous all over the world. 

Today is Prime Minister Modi’s birthday. The India that was envisioned by the freedom fighters is being built in the last 9 years under the leadership of PM Modi” he added.

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

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