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Helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others makes ‘hard landing’ near Azerbaijan border, rescue hindered by bad weather

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Helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others makes ‘hard landing’ near Azerbaijan border, rescue hindered by bad weather

A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi made a “hard landing” near Iran’s western border on Sunday, Iranian state TV reported. The incident occurred while Raisi was en route to Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, bordering Azerbaijan.

As per report by state run IRNA, the incident took place between Jofa and Varzaqan in the East Azerbaijan province, around 600 kilometers northwest of Iranian capital Tehran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and other officials and bodyguards were also travelling with the president. The Imam of Friday Prayer in Tabriz was also reportedly in the helicopter. They were heading toward Tabriz, one of the largest cities in Iran.

According to Iranian official media, the convoy consisted of three helicopters, two of which made a safe landing and one of which crashed. The incident took place after Ebrahim Raisi inaugurated a dam in Azerbaijan along with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev earlier on Sunday. The dam has been built by the two countries on the Aras River.

The helicopter “had an accident in the general area of Varzeghan” in East Azerbaijan province, state news agency IRNA said. Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi confirmed that one of the helicopters in the convoy carrying Raisi had a “hard landing due to weather conditions.”

Rescue teams have been dispatched to the site of the accident, but efforts of the rescue teams were hindered by difficult weather conditions and heavy fog. Iranian Red Crescent said they have deployed 14 separate teams for search and rescue. While the teams reached the general area, they were yet to reach the helicopter.

Air ambulances and drones have also been deployed for the operation.

There is no information on the status of President Ebrahim Raisi and others involved in the incident. But Reuters quoted an official saying that the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”. “We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Importantly, the official used the word ‘crash’, while the state media reports called it a ‘hard landing’.

Iran’s state TV suspended regular programs and aired visuals of the search teams, along with live footage of people offering prayers for the safety of Raisi and others.

No CCTV camera in drawing room, there are cameras at bedroom and dining hall of CM’s residence: Claims AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj accusing Delhi police of lying

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No CCTV camera in drawing room, there are cameras at bedroom and dining hall of CM’s residence: Claims AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj accusing Delhi police of lying

On 19th May the Aam Aadmi Party accused the Delhi Police of disseminating false information in relation to the assault on the party’s Rajya Sabah MP Swati Maliwal at the hands of Bibhav Kumar who is the personal assistant of the party’s national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The instance took place on 13th May at the official residence of Arvind Kejriwal. Now, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Minister of Health in the Delhi government has raised questions on the integrity of the Delhi Police and accused them of being part of day-to-day conspiracies of the saffron party while addressing a press conference on 19th May.

His comments came after Delhi police told the court that while the footage of the CM’s residence was given to them in a pen drive, it was found to be blank. Police also said that Bibhav Kumar has formated his iPhone, and didn’t disclose the password after the police seized it.

When responding to queries on the police version, Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “The incident transpired in the drawing room and there are no CCTV cameras there. They are saying that they didn’t get the footage. This is how they serve lies. When there is no CCTV, how would they get the video? They also took the two DVRs of the entry gates yesterday. We have the receipts. They also took the footage of the CM residence’s private area today including the dining room and bedroom, however, it had nothing to do with the case but they took it nonetheless.”

“Everyone knows that Bibhav Kumar was in Lucknow with the CM, but Delhi Police planted the news that he is absconding. Ten teams have been formed for him. Delhi Police is involved in the day-to-day conspiracies of the BJP. The CCTV cameras installed to check entry and exit inside the security area are under PWD and they took it. Nothing has been deleted or tampered with. Why Delhi Police is continuously spreading lies? Delhi Police is working at the behest of the BJP. What is written in the diary is confidential but Delhi Police distributed it to tarnish the image of AAP,” the politician further charged.

Saurabh Bharadwaj further added, “I believe an investigation agency should be impartial. The way the Delhi Police has been planting fake news from day one, it is clear that it is working to create an election narrative for the BJP.” On 19th May, Delhi Police apprehended a few protestors who were protesting against the BJP in the national capital. The individuals were gathered and forced into police cars while wearing black topis with the words “Aajan Aadmi Party” written on them. The AAP on 17th May had announced a “Jail Bharo” march to the BJP headquarters in Delhi in protest of what they claimed were arbitrary arrests of its leaders carried out at the central government’s instruction.

Bibhav Kumar was arrested on 18th May from Arvind Kejriwal’s house. Delhi Police is considering adding sections of destroying evidence in the case against him. He was previously summoned by the National Commission for Women (NCW) to appear before the body on 17th May. On 17th May, he filed a counter-complaint with the police, alleging that Swati Maliwal had entered the chief minister’s Civil Lines home without authorisation and had verbally abused him. He further accused her of issuing threats in his complaint and claimed BJP’s involvement in the issue.

Notably, Atishi Marlena, Minister of Education, P.W.D, Culture and Tourism in the Delhi Government held a press conference on the same day and accused the BJP of conspiring against AAP leaders through Swati Maliwal. She alleged, “Bharatiya Janata Party is anxious since Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has come out on bail after the false allegations levelled at him by the party. That is why the BJP conspired to send Swati Maliwal to his house on the morning of 13th May. They wanted to charge Arvind Kejriwal with fake accusations. Swati Maliwal was a pawn and a face of the plot. She went to the chief minister’s residence unannounced and without taking any appointments. She wanted to accuse him. However, he was not available then and was saved. She then accused Bibhav Kumar but a video of the drawing room of the chief minister’s house has surfaced today which has exposed her lies in front of the whole country.”

However, on 14th May, senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh confirmed that Swati Maliwal was assaulted at Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence. “Yesterday, a condemnable incident took place. Swati Maliwal had gone to Arvind Kejriwal’s residence to meet him. While she was waiting for him in the drawing room, Vaibhav Kumar allegedly misbehaved with her. The CM has taken cognisance of the matter, and he will take appropriate action,” he had noted and assured that the party is with her and Arvind Kejriwal also took cognisance of the matter and would take appropriate action against the accused.

Bibhav Kumar “slapped” her “at least seven to eight times” as she “kept screaming” and “brutally dragged” her while “kicking” her in her “chest, stomach, and pelvis area” and her clothes were also torn, according to First Information Report submitted by Swati Maliwal who also served as the chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) from 2015 to 2024.

(With inputs from ANI)

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav forced to leave INDI Alliance rally in Prayagraj without giving speeches after crowd breaches barricades creating stampede-like situation

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Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav forced to leave INDI Alliance rally in Prayagraj without giving speeches after crowd breaches barricades creating stampede-like situation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav were forced to cut short the public meeting in Prayagraj’s Phulpur constituency as the crowd broke the barricades and reached the dais, creating a stampede-like situation.

Both the leaders left the rally without addressing the people of the Phulpur constituency in Prayagraj. The campaign rally was organised in support of Amarnath Maurya, who is contesting on an SP ticket for the Phulpur Lok Sabha seat.

The workers of both the Congress and the Samajwadi Party went out of control and attempted to reach the stage to get near Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav. The police were struggling to control the excited crowd that went past the barricades that were put in place.

Voting in the Phulpur Lok Sabha seat will be held on May 25 in the sixth phase of the General elections.

The SP is contesting this seat in alliance with Congress on a 63:17 formula.

In Phulpur, the Samajwadi Party has fielded Amarnath Maurya. He will contest against the BJP’s Praveen Patel.

After the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election concluded, Samajwadi Party chief and candidate from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat Akhilesh Yadav exuded confidence in winning and said that people are supporting the INDIA bloc as they feel “cheated by the BJP.”

“INDIA alliance will win. The people are supporting the INDIA alliance. The people feel cheated by the BJP,” he said.

Notably, polling for the Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh is being held across all seven phases. Voting in the first four phases has already been completed, while the remaining phases are scheduled for May 20, May 25, and June 1.

The counting of votes for all phases has been scheduled for June 4.In the 2019 polls, the BJP mopped up the bulk of the electoral spoils in the state, winning 62 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats, while ally Apna Dal (S) won two more seats.

Mayawati’s BSP managed to secure 10 seats, while her then-alliance partner, Akhilesh Yadav’s SP, had to settle for just 5 seats. The Congress won just a lone seat in the state.In the 2014 elections, the BJP swept UP, winning 71 seats, while the Congress could only bag 2.

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

How Fintech is streamlining transactions in Real Money games

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How Fintech is streamlining transactions in Real Money games

Cutting-edge technological features and an immersive gaming experience have been key to the success and popularity of real-money games. However, one area where not only gamers hate to compromise, but gaming platforms wouldn’t want to risk either, is the movement of funds. Be it the initial deposit made to start a poker game or the withdrawal of the proceeds from a winning hand, fund flow in gaming platforms must be watertight.

Gaming platforms like Pocket52 are not just sticklers for poker rules and fair play, they have it all sorted when it comes to payments and transfers as well. More than 2 million Pocket52 players can deposit and withdraw funds around the clock. The platform is capable of completing withdrawals within 60 seconds. Speed is not the only highlight of fund management in online gaming platforms. These leading platforms are fully compatible with accepting and making payments across different payment modes safely and securely. 

Digital Payments for Digital Gaming

Digital payment has been a key contributor to the success of real-money games. Gamers can transact in gaming platforms through payment modes such as credit and debit cards, e-wallets, UPI, mobile payment solutions, etc. The use of the latest payment modes has made transactions seamless in real-money game platforms.

Most of these digital payment modes are further linked to the gamer’s bank account. This, in turn, means that the safety and security of transactions is paramount for the customer. Digital payment provides a convenient and safe way to fund deposits and withdrawals. Being digital, your transactions in real-money game platforms are transparent and traceable. They are far less risky than cash transactions. 

Digital payments have made real-money games more accessible to their patrons. Gamers can now participate in real-money games from anywhere in the world. Apart from being traceable and safe, these payments are also affordable and fast. Gamers have quick access to their funds at all times.

And the emergence of fintech companies has driven digital payment innovation in real-money games to new heights.

Revolutionising Digital Payments in Gaming

Fintech companies themselves have a lot in common with gaming companies. Therefore, some level of synergy between the two has always been a certainty. Fintechs thrive on technology and customer experience, just like gaming platforms. Both these sectors are highly regulated and are therefore well versed in the need to maintain data privacy and cybersecurity. 

The impact of fintech-based innovations on the gaming industry is apparent. As mentioned earlier, features like 60-second withdrawals have been made possible through cutting-edge payment technologies. Not long ago, withdrawals from different types of  platforms would take days, if not weeks. Advanced payment processing technologies, led by modes like wallets and mobile payment apps, have resulted in quick initiation of fund transactions and instant completion.

Gaming platforms have integrated these fintech innovations into their infrastructure. This has enabled you to make in-app or in-game purchases, buy virtual items or spend on other microtransactions with a single click on your screen. Digitised payments have curtailed the need to enter payment details every time while going for more secure authentication measures instead. 

We are all too familiar with these authentication measures, but a deeper look tells us that these are nothing short of modern marvels. Security features like voice and face recognition and fingerprint scanning are ensuring the legitimacy of online payments. Gaming platforms are using advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence solutions to keep a check on unauthorised and suspicious activities.

An Alchemy in the Making

Thanks to fintech innovations, gaming platforms can experiment with their revenue streams and product offerings. The use of the freemium model has helped gaming companies balance their audience, welcoming both casual gamers as well as serious rummy and poker enthusiasts. The platforms are now equipped with payment milestones for optional services. Gamers can pay and opt for premium content and exclusive features, an ad-free experience, access to private forums and many other subscription-based features.

More recent fintech innovations like tokenisation continue to benefit the gaming industry with superior fund management avenues. Sensitive payment information can now be tokenised, making them very difficult to interpret and manipulate. Tokenised transactions are expected to reach 1 trillion globally by 2026.

As fintechs continue to finetune blockchain and make it fit-for-purpose for gaming platforms like poker apps, payments in these platforms are getting more and more transparent. Crypto payments are proving to be a fast and cost-effective payment alternative for gamers.

Final Thoughts

Evolving fintech trends have reshaped the gaming industry with faster withdrawals, integration of multiple and latest payment wallets and apps, introduction of the latest payment verification processes, upgrading security with features like tokenisation and biometrics, and a lot more. Fintech innovations continue to optimise the gaming experience and add more convenience and security to it. The alchemy between the real-money games industry and fintechs is by no means over, as we expect to see exciting developments with each wave of tech evolution.

Telangana Police arrest Adilabad resident Abdul Ateeq for giving triple talaq to wife Jasmine via WhatsApp

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Telangana Police arrest Adilabad resident Abdul Ateeq for giving triple talaq to wife Jasmine via WhatsApp

The Adilabad police have arrested a man for declaring the banned instant ‘triple talaq’ to his wife via WhatsApp message.

The accused has been identified as Abdul Ateeq and police have registered a case against him.

According to G Srinivas, Inspector of Women’s Police Station, Adilabad, Ateeq married a girl named Jasmine (28) in 2017.

“They have two daughters. There were some clashes between the wife and husband for two years. In 2023, the wife Jasmine registered a harassment case against her husband Abdul Ateeq. Then she went to Court and filed for maintenance money in the court. The court gave a judgment asking her husband to give 7,200 rupees per month to the wife. However, Abdul Ateeq told Jasmine that he would not give her any money,” the police said.

Jasmine approached the court again, which issued a summon for Ateeq to appear.

“He then texted her ‘talaq’ thrice on WhatsApp. On that, we registered a case against Abdul Ateeq yesterday and we are going to remand him today,” the police added.

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act 2019, which the Parliament passed in July 2019, makes the practice of instant divorce through the ‘triple talaq’ among Muslims a punishable offence.

Triple talaq (instant divorce) and talaq-e-mughallazah (irrevocable divorce) are now banned instruments of divorce previously available to Muslims in the country, especially adherents of Hanafi Sunni Islamic schools of jurisprudence.

They have been made punishable with up to three years in jail for the husband. Under the new law, an aggrieved woman is entitled to maintenance for her dependent children.

On August 22, 2017, the Supreme Court deemed instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddah) unconstitutional.

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

India’s 200% import duty on Pakistani products: A just response to hostility, leaving Pakistan’s economy in tatters

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India’s 200% import duty on Pakistani products: A just response to hostility, leaving Pakistan’s economy in tatters

On 17th May, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar acknowledged that the trade ties with India went south after the Pulwama terrorist attack on 14th February 2019 in which India lost 40 brave soldiers. Following the attack, India took some immediate steps to reduce trade with the hostile neighbour including the imposition of 200% import duty.

Source: Government of India

Firstly, India announced that Pakistan was no longer on the list of ‘Most Favoured Nations’ or MFN. Secondly, India immediately imposed a 200% import duty on all products coming from Pakistan. The neighbouring country’s track record in supporting terror activities in India resulted in a massive economic blowback.

The air strike came much after these initial steps to break Pakistan’s morale economically. Following the decision, then-Finance Minister Late Arun Jaitley wrote on X (then-Twitter), “India has withdrawn MFN status to Pakistan after the Pulwama incident. Upon withdrawal, basic customs duty on all goods exported from Pakistan to India has been raised to 200% with immediate effect.”

Pakistani minister’s acknowledgment of trade decline with India after 200% duty hike

The statement by the Pakistani minister came in response to a question asked by Sharmila Sahiba Faruqui Hashaam had asked the minister to provide details of the challenges faced by Pakistan to improve relations with neighbouring countries.

Speaking on India, Dar claimed that Pakistan desired to have cooperative relations with India and advocated constructive engagement and result-oriented dialogue to resolve the outstanding issues. During his statement, the minister whined about Jammu and Kashmir while calling it a “disputed region”. Dar claimed that India’s hostilities and retrogressive actions have created an environment that is not suitable for prospects of peace and cooperation.

Source: Pakistani Parliament

Dar claimed the abrogation of Article 370 was illegal and said India indulges in human rights violations in Kashmir. He then said that in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack in February 2019, India imposed a 200% duty on exports from Pakistan, and suspended the Kashmir bus service and trade across the Line of Control. Dar further claimed the allegations against it of being involved in terror activities were baseless even though there is ample proof that Pakistan not only supports terror activities in India but also trains and funds terrorists.

Economic Impact on Pakistan

The 200% import duty imposed by India has severely hampered Pakistan’s ability to export goods to India, which used to be one of its key markets. The sharp decline in its export revenue, particularly from textiles and agricultural products, has affected its ability to have a sustainable economy. “The suspension of trade ties with India due to the heavy duties imposed has critically affected our exports,” said Dar. His statement underscored the effectiveness of India’s economic measures against its adversary. In March this year, Dar highlighted that Pakistani business community wants to resume trade with India but stated there were no plans to resume trade relations with India. According to data available with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India imported goods worth USD 450 million+ from Pakistan between fiscal years 2016-17 and 2018-19. Following the imposition of 200% duty, its dropped to USD 14 million in 2019-20 followed by USD 2 million in 2020-21, USD 3 million in 2021-22, USD 20 million in 2022-23 and USD 3 million in the fiscal year 2023-24. On the other hand, exports dropped exponentially but were much higher compared to imports.

Amount in Million USD. Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Reliance on IMF Bailouts

As Pakistan has been unable to cope with the economic fallout, it has had to turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial support multiple times. In return, the IMF has forced the neighbouring country to end subsidies, and increase fuel prices and electricity prices across the nation. The economic situation of the neighbouring country has plumped to a level that its ministers started to pat their back in case a loan from an international entity got approved making them a laughingstock on international platforms.

India’s justified stance

While there are some elements in India including Congress or NC leaders such as Mani Shankar Iyer and Farooq Abdullah who want “normalised” relationships with Pakistan, the actions taken by India against Pakistan are justified and necessary to counter its continued hostility and support for terrorism. The economic pressure imposed by India is a clear message that any form of aggression will be met with strong and effective retaliation. By targeting Pakistan’s economy, India has been able to weaken its adversary’s ability to fund and support terrorist activities.

Notably, Pakistan has repeatedly said that “normalised” relations with India are not possible till Prime Minister Narendra Modi or the BJP is in power. Recently, the former Pakistani minister extended his support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Future implications

As PM Modi is expected to come back to power, the trade between India and Pakistan looks like an impossible dream that Pakistanis and some pro-Pakistani elements in India see. The economic condition of Pakistan is expected to deteriorate further in coming years which will make it next to impossible to stand against India on several fronts. Any talks with Pakistan should not be considered unless Pakistan stops funding terror activities and leaves the topic of Jammu and Kashmir forever. As these two seem impossible, the resulting economic turmoil in Pakistan serves as a testament to the effectiveness of India’s policies and its commitment to protecting its national security.

‘Door was shut, didn’t see how the fire started’: Survivors narrate their ordeal after bus with pilgrims returning from Mathura, Vrindavan engulfed in flames in Haryana’s Nuh, ten died & several injured

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‘Door was shut, didn’t see how the fire started’: Survivors narrate their ordeal after bus with pilgrims returning from Mathura, Vrindavan engulfed in flames in Haryana’s Nuh, ten died & several injured

Ten pilgrims have lost their lives while several others have suffered burn injuries after a bus carrying 64 devotees engulfed in fire near Tauru in Haryana’s Nuh district on Saturday (18th May). The devotees were returning from a pilgrimage to Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh. The incident came to light at around 2 am on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway. The injured persons have been admitted to Nuh Medical College. 

The devotees included women and children and all of them are said to be residents of Punjab and Chandigarh. Some of the locals had noticed that the running vehicle was on fire and after chasing the bus, they asked the driver to stop the bus. According to the information received, the driver didn’t initially stop the bus. Later, after realising that the bus was on fire, he smashed the window and jumped out of it. When the bikers asked him why didn’t he stop the bus, he said he thought that the bikers were robbers and accelerated the bus. Nonetheless, the locals also informed the police and the fire department. 

After the Fire department doused the flames and rescue operations were completed, several survivors narrated their ordeals and expressed that they couldn’t believe that they came out alive.

Narrating the incident, one of the survivors said, “We started running towards the door but the door was locked from outside then all decided to jump out of the window to save themselves. Around 64 passengers were onboard the bus. We have not been able to know the whereabouts of our family members.” 

Another survivor said, “We were coming from Vrindavan, we did not know how the fire started. Bikers told us that the bus was on fire. The driver fled after smashing the window and jumping out of it. The one who saved us died inside the bus. 10 of our people have died while many have suffered burn injuries.”

Forty-four-year-old Krishna Kumari has sustained 20% burns and is undergoing treatment at Nalhar Medical College in Nuh. She said that she still cannot believe that she is alive. 

Another survivor, Meera Rani (52) said that the main door of the bus was automatic and it remained jammed. She added, “We entered the driver’s cabin and jumped out of the window. Nothing was visible and we were unaware of how the bus caught fire.” 

Several passersby and survivors have lauded the efforts of a few devotees who were onboard the bus and risked, gave their lives to save others. According to the survivors, the narrow path of the AC bus was affecting the rescue operation.

Rakesh Sharma, who lost his young son, wife, and 10-year-old Dhewati Jovita aka Khushi, kept informing the police administration about the incident and after they arrived at the spot, he cried inconsolably. His granddaughter was screaming and pleading for help but despite every possible effort to save the child, she was trapped inside the bus at a place where the fire surrounded her from all sides, resulting in her tragic demise. 

Several survivors said that Rakesh Sharma’s son, Gautam Sharma, had initially escaped the bus safely. However, he couldn’t ignore the screams coming from inside. Risking his life, Gautam went back into the bus. Displaying great bravery, he managed to rescue many people, but within seconds, the fire intensified to the point where he could not escape and was tragically burnt inside.

Several netizens have demanded that there should be a probe behind the cause of the fire whether the incident was an accident or if there could be foul play as recently the area had witnessed rioting in which Islamist mobs had launched attacks on Hindu devotees’s Shobha Yatra in July last year.  

Ahmedabad: Police arrest Farhan and Faisal for attacking and threatening a school principal who went to inspect a Madrasa on NCPCR’s direction

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Ahmedabad: Police arrest Farhan and Faisal for attacking and threatening a school principal who went to inspect a Madrasa on NCPCR’s direction

On Sunday (19th May), Daryapur Police arrested two accused identified as Farhan and Faisal for attacking and threatening a school principal who had been deputed to survey a Madrasa on the direction of NCPCR. The incident took place yesterday in which an Islamist mob attacked the victim, Sandeep Patel when he was surveying a Madrasa in Sultan Maholla of Daryapur area in Ahmedabad.

Speaking with OpIndia, the Daryapur police confirmed that the two main accused in this case have been arrested. They will be presented in court and the Police will seek their remand. Further investigation is underway and the Police are looking out for the remaining accused who were part of the attacking mob and nab them.  

It is pertinent to note that the Gujarat education department is surveying madrasas throughout the state in compliance with a directive from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). On 18th May, following the order, a survey was carried out throughout Ahmedabad’s madrasas.  

However, Sandeep Patel who was surveying a madrasa in Daryapur’s Sultan Maholla, came under attack by an Islamist mob. 

Patel is the principal of Shruti Higher Secondary School in Bapunagar. In the complaint, he stated that on Saturday (18th May) morning, he had arrived to participate in the meeting called by DEO RM Chaudhary. He was instructed to proceed to the madrassa managed by Saiyad Sultan Masjid (Mosque) in Sultan Maholla to obtain details regarding the number of students, instructors, apartments, and other amenities.

According to the complaint, the teacher reached the madrasa at Sultan Maholla at 10:30 am, but the mosque door was locked. He then called a superior officer and informed him about it. He used his smartphone to snap a photograph of the mosque when the official instructed him to do so in case the institution was closed.

I kept saying I came for government work, but they didn’t believe me: The victim narrates the incident

The victim revealed, “Suddenly, a bunch of people appeared from behind me and began asking me why I was taking pictures of the place. Before I could reply, five to seven unidentified males began punching me and hurled derogatory words to issue me death threats.” 

Meanwhile, someone from the mob shouted at Farhan and Faisal and directed them to snatch the mobile and documents from his hand and they took his phone during the scuffle. 

Sandeep added, “I told them that I was a teacher but they didn’t listen to me and continue to beat me.” 

Despite his clarification that he came for official government work, the mob stole government documents from his hand. When the attack took place, the crowd didn’t intervene to save the victim. 

Afterward, he left and went straight to the police station. Based on the complaint, the Daryapur police registered a case against Farhan and Faisal under sections 143, 147, 323, 294(b), 392, 186, 332, and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code and are conducting further investigation. Now, the Daryapur Police has arrested both the main accused. 

Running parallel government in Jungle, slipping poison into food of Jawans: Know what was ‘Permili Dalam’, the Naxalite terrorist outfit that took 39 years to dismantle

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Running parallel government in Jungle, slipping poison into food of Jawans: Know what was ‘Permili Dalam’, the Naxalite terrorist outfit that took 39 years to dismantle

Last week, the security forces finally completely destroyed the deadly Naxal terror group ‘Permili Dalam’ of the Peoples’ Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) in the Gadchiroli area of Maharashtra. The group was considered to be the supply chain of the headquarters of Naxalites in Abujhmarh. Paramilitary and state police personnel engaged in anti-Naxal operations concerning finally achieved success in dismantling this group after 39 years. The anti-national outfit was brought to an end with the help of numerous soldiers and officials, many of whom sacrificed themselves for the cause.

On the 13th of May, security forces received information about the movement of some members of Permili Dalam in the Gadchiroli region. The C-60 squad assembled specifically for the anti-Naxal operation was dispatched to the location based on these details. The security personnel were fired upon by the Naxalites during the search operation, and three of them were neutralised in retaliatory fire, including two females. The male Naxal was identified as Commander Vasu, who carried a reward of Rs 22 lakh. A carbine, an INSAS rifle, an AK-47, Naxal literature, and a few other items were found during the operation.

Permili Dalam has been destroyed by the security forces following a 39-year-long struggle. The security forces have advanced decisively on Abujhmarh, the final stronghold of Naxalite after the dismantling of this group. Moreover, Abujhmarh is unofficially known as the Naxalites’ headquarters and Permili Dalam was utilised as their supply-chain.

What was Permili Dalam

Permili Dalam was founded in 1985 by educated Telugu youths who later became active in Gadchiroli and its cadre grew gradually. They turned Gadchiroli into the epicentre of Maoist violence since its establishment. It was one of the five armed groups in the Dandakaranya zone that belonged to the Maoist South Gadchiroli division. Initially, the gang started threatening forest department officials. This gang began inciting the tribal people against the officers stationed at local police stations in an effort to advance Maoist ideology.

As the cadre expanded, Permili Dalam eventually began hiring female members as well. The conflict persisted for 39 years during which multiple troops lost their lives. Many young people turned their backs on the outfit as a result of the area’s development and the benefits of government initiatives. Permili Dalam was ultimately wiped out in the operation against Naxalite terror.

How Permili Dalam once incited fear

An officer from the paramilitary unit involved in the anti-Naxal operation was interviewed by OpIndia. He provided us with information under the condition of anonymity and disclosed that Permili Dalam and other Naxal organisations used to identify places which were away from the eyes of the administration. The cops and the forest department employees, who were stationed in small groups in the centre of the forests were the targets of earlier assaults. Subsequently, the region was announced as its territory, and assertions were made that the group ran a parallel government there.

We were informed that Permili Dalam had established training camps within Gadchiroli’s thick woodlands where it provoked the young tribals against the government and taught them how to use guns. In the past, Naxalites would raid mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to steal detonators that were given to groups like Permili Dalam. These detonators were employed for both building bombs and planting landmines. Permili Dalam, like other Naxalite groups, buried their weapons in water tanks to hide them.

We were informed by another Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer participating in the anti-Naxal operation that Permili Dalam drew inspiration from the Maoist doctrine, which seeks to eradicate the adversary in all its forms and unveiled that in addition to using weapons to strike security forces, the group intended to contaminate their food and water supplies as well. The official expressed hope that India would soon be free of Naxals if such significant operations are continued relentlessly without any hindrance.

Why Abujhmarh was made the headquarters

We were further informed about Abujhmarh by the CRPF officer assigned to the anti-Naxal operation who mentioned that the name of the place meant ‘something that nobody could comprehend.’ This forest, which covers 4400 square kilometres, has not yet been adequately mapped. Any official movement there requires the governor’s approval. We were also informed that the Naxalites occasionally benefited from police border disputes because this forest shares borders with multiple states. Abujhmarh is split between Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

‘TMC has crossed all limits’: PM Modi slams Mamata Banerjee for targeting Ramakrishna Mission and ISKCON over vote bank politics

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‘TMC has crossed all limits’: PM Modi slams Mamata Banerjee for targeting Ramakrishna Mission and ISKCON over vote bank politics

On Sunday (19th May), Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for targeting Hindu organisations such as ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sewa Ashram Sangh for electoral gain.

While speaking during a public meeting in West Bengal’s Purulia district, PM Modi stated, “The TMC government has crossed all limits. ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sewa Ashram Sangham are known across the globe for their service. They have taken the name of our country to new heights.”

He emphasised, “Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, is openly threatening these organisations. There are millions of followers associated with these missions all over the world, and their sole aim is to serve the people.”

“The Bengal government has pointed a finger at them and is threatening in their name. So much courage! Just to please their vote bank, TMC has stooped to such a level” he emphasised,” PM Modi further added.

It must be mentioned that Mamata Banerjee stirred the hornet’s nest on Saturday (18th May) by attacking Hindu organisations, working in West Bengal.

She claimed that a monk associated with Bharat Sewa Ashram Sangh named Kartik Maharaj had conspired with the BJP to not allow TMC agents in polling booths.

“Some monks of Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha are working under the influence of BJP leaders in Delhi. Those who are looking after temples are doing great spiritual jobs, but everyone is not doing so. This is not done. We respect the monks,” she had claimed.

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