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Muslim mob chant ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ slogans in Muzaffarnagar over rumours that Hindu man arrested in 20 minutes over ‘objectionable post’ was released, over 700 people booked

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Muslim mob chant ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ slogans in Muzaffarnagar over rumours that Hindu man arrested in 20 minutes over ‘objectionable post’ was released, over 700 people booked

Thousands of Muslims came out in Budhana town in Muzaffarnagar on Saturday night over the rumour of the release of a man over a blasphemous social media post, causing tension in the area. They raised slogans calling for the beheading one Akhil Tyagi, who allegedly made some objectional comments on social media.

The mob pelted stones at the shop of Akhil Tyagi, and chanted Sar Tan Se Juda slogans, calling for his beheading. Tyagi was earlier arrested by police over complaints against his post. However, after rumours that he had been arrested, a Muslim mob came out on the streets.

They blocked the Kandhla road in Budhana, raised ‘objectionable slogans’, spread rumours, and pelted stones, including at Tyagi’s shop in the area. Later a large police force arrived and dispersed the crowd.

In the videos of the protests, the mob can be heard chanting the Islamic murderous slogan, ‘Gustakh -E- Nabi Ki Aik Saza, Sar Tan Se Juda, Sar Tan Se Juda’ (There is only one punishment for being disrespectful to Prophet Mohammad, separation of head from torso, separation of head from torso).

Around 700 unnamed people were booked on Sunday for violating the model code of conduct and prohibitory orders in Muzaffarnagar, which is in force due to upcoming byelections in the Meerpur assembly constituency.

Senior Superintendent of Police Abhishek Singh said on Sunday that police have registered two cases against 500-700 protesters. Apart from that, a case also has been filed against Akhil Tyagi.

Police said that footage of the night is being checked to identify the people in the mob. Probe is also on to identify who circulated that Tyagi has been released, and who pelted stones. The police statement can be seen here.

Police conducted a flag march in Budhana and security in the area has been tightened. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town as a precautionary measure.

As per police, a case was filed against Akhil Tyagi on a complaint by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind city president Mufti Nazeer Ahmed. Police boasted that Tyagi was arrested within 15-20 minutes of receiving the complaint.

After that, he was arrested. Muzaffarnagar Police posted on X, ‘Today, on 19.10.2024, a youth who posted a post against a community on social media in the Budhana police station area has been arrested by the Budhana Police Station.’

Post by Muzaffarnagar Police

While Tyagi remains in custody, a rumour was spread that he has been released, Islamists were angered and they came out in protest, blocked roads and raised objectionable slogans. However, when police along with Samajwadi MP Harendra Malik clarified that he is still in custody, the crowd dispersed late in the night.

After the crowd was dispersed, the police posted on X, ‘In connection with the incident of a youth sharing an objectionable post on social media against another community in Budhana police station area, the protest has been ended by appealing to the people to maintain peace by the senior officials. At present, the traffic is running smoothly.’

In the complaint filed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, it has been alleged that on 18 October, a video was posted on Facebook on the ID of Golden Bharat against the Waqf Board Property Amendment Bill. Akhil Tyagi allegedly made some objectionable comments replying to that post, and it has hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community. The complaint added that he has made other objectionable posts too.

Editor’s note: Earlier the victim’s name was reported to be Nikhil Tyagi, however, new information indicates that his name is Akhil Tyagi. The report has been updated to reflect the change.

“Didn’t come out alive”, “Died a dog’s Death”: Celebrations on the ground and on Social Media following Ram Gopal Mishra’s murder in Bahraich

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“Didn’t come out alive”, “Died a dog’s Death”: Celebrations on the ground and on Social Media following Ram Gopal Mishra’s murder in Bahraich

On 13th October, a radicalised mob of Islamists killed Hindu devotee Ram Gopal Mishra during the Durga Visarjan procession in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. It has been nearly a week since the brutal murder. Now, it has come to light that members of the Muslim community were celebrating his death, both on the ground and on social media. Meanwhile, Bahraich police has approached Jamiat Ulema, known for providing legal aid to terrorists, to issue appeals for peace in the region.

Celebrations over Ram Gopal’s murder

Speaking to OpIndia, Chandrapal Kumar Mishra from the Hardi area, an eyewitness to the incident in which Ram Gopal was killed, stated that several Muslims in the community are celebrating his murder. Chandrapal shared that he overheard some Muslims saying that whatever happened to Ram Gopal was “very good.” When he confronted them with, “What if this had happened in your home?”, they got offended.

Another local from the region, Aditya Mishra, who considers Bhajirao Peshwa as his idol, spoke to OpIndia and said that local Muslims have been celebrating Ram Gopal’s murder. He pointed out that not a single Muslim leader in the region has expressed condolences over the murder. Instead, they are focused on portraying the victim as a rioter.

Aditya added that the same leaders who were silent when Muslims indulged in violence are now trying to justify the murder. He pointed out that celebrations over Ram Gopal’s murder are not limited to ground level but are also visible on social media platforms. He shared a link to the Instagram account “Bahraich Queen 786” with OpIndia where videos of Ram Gopal standing on Abdul Hamid’s rooftop were posted.

The video, which carries the caption “The day Waseem and I enter the field,” has over 125,000 views. The post has more than 800 comments, mostly from the Muslim community. Users like Taufiq Khan commented with a green heart emoji, saying, “Didn’t come out alive, Inshallah.” Another user, Zeeshan, posted two laughing emojis and remarked, “He was shot dead.” Kaniz Fatima quoted Salman Azahari, writing, “Today it’s the dogs’ turn; tomorrow, our time will come, Inshallah.”

Source: Instagram

Comments like “The rioter has been crushed” and “He died a dog’s death” flooded the post, with several handles, including those of Myra and others, cheering the murderers with slogans like “Islam Zindabad” and “Pathan Zindabad.”

Source: Instagram

Jamiat Ulema’s peace appeal with letters in Urdu

Amidst the tension, Bahraich police officially approached Jamiat Ulema to help restore peace in the region. The police circulated letters written in Urdu and Hindi by Jamiat Ulema on their official WhatsApp group, appealing for calm. In the letter dated Monday, 14th October 2024, Maulana Qari Zubair Ahmed urged people not to let divisive forces succeed. Notably, Jamiat Ulema has often been in the news for providing legal aid to terrorists.

This report was first published on OpIndia Hindi which can be checked here.

Adamlanza111: The Twitter account behind most of the hoax bomb threats to Indian flights, handle named after US mass shooter

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Adamlanza111: The Twitter account behind most of the hoax bomb threats to Indian flights, handle named after US mass shooter

The Indian aviation industry has been rocked by over 70 hoax bomb threats since 13th October this year. The Indian airlines, serving both domestic and international routes, have suffered route diversions, flight delays and loss of crores of rupees.

Air India Express, Air India, IndiGo, Vistara, Alliance Air, SpiceJet, Star Air and Akasa Ai have been hit the hardest. A whopping 70% of these hoax bomb threats were made by an X (formerly Twitter) handle called ‘adamlanza111’.

The account, which now stands suspended, issued false alarms regarding 46 domestic and international flights between Friday (18th October) and Saturday (19th October).

Screengrab of the Twitter profile of AdamLanza111

The X account ‘adamlanza111’ posted 12 hoax bomb threats on Friday and 34 on the following day. The anonymous and unverified handle later on began issuing threats to international carriers such as Jet Blue, American Airlines, and Air New Zealand.

“There are bombs onboard five of your planes…No one will make out alive. Hurry up and evacuate the plane,” the standard template of the tweet read. Some of the flights mentioned in the tweets had completed their trips while others were about to board passengers.

In the meantime, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) chief Zulfiquar Hasan met representatives of various airlines and assured the media that security protocols in India are robust and that passengers should fly without fear.

It is interesting to note that the notorious X handle, which made 70% of the total hoax bomb calls to the Indian airlines, is named after Adam Lanza – the mass shooter who orchestrated one of the deadliest elementary school shootings in US history.

On 14th December 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza went on a shooting spree at the Sandy Hook Elementary School (the same school where he studied for 4 years), killing 20 children aged between 6 and 7 years.

He also killed his mother, the school principal, two teachers, and two other school personnel. Adam Lanza later took his own life. The motive behind the mass shooting was never found.

It is all the more alarming that an X handle, which disrupted 46 odd flight operations in India, had named itself after a man who was obsessed with mass shootings.

Blast outside CRPF school in Delhi: Investigation by Police, NIA and NSG reveals traces of low explosives along with batteries and wires

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Blast outside CRPF school in Delhi: Investigation by Police, NIA and NSG reveals traces of low explosives along with batteries and wires

A major explosion rocked the Prashant Vihar area near Rohini in New Delhi on Sunday morning. While no injuries were reported, nearby vehicles and properties were damaged, police said.

An investigation revealed traces of low explosives near the blast site, prompting a thorough inquiry by the Delhi Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the National Security Guard (NSG).

Officials at the scene told ANI that traces of low explosives and other materials commonly used in crude bombs were found.

Teams from the Delhi Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the National Security Guard (NSG) were rushed to the spot, as the blast is being investigated from all possible angles, including a potential terror attack attempt.

The Delhi Police are investigating whether the blast was intentional and, if so, what message the perpetrators aimed to convey.

According to police sources, the blast was intended to send a message, as the suspect deliberately chose the school wall and morning hours to ensure no loss of life. “The manner of the blast on the wall side and the morning timing suggest the intention was only to send a message, not to cause significant damage,” they said.

Investigative agencies suspect that the white powder found at the site could be from a crude homemade bomb made with ammonium phosphate and other chemicals.

Experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and NSG collected samples from the site for analysis to determine the exact chemicals used.

Wires were also found at the scene, but it is unclear if they were present beforehand or connected to the incident. NSG officials found a battery and wire near the blast spot and are investigating whether these items were placed before the explosion.

The agencies will soon submit a report to the Home Ministry regarding the incident.

According to police, the explosion’s loud sound was heard at around 7:30 am. A call was received at the police control room at 7:47 am, regarding the blast near the CRPF school in Rohini’s Sector 14.

“On this, the station house officer and his team reached the spot, where the school wall was found damaged. A foul smell was noticed at the site, and the windows of nearby shops and cars parked nearby were shattered. However, no one was injured in the incident,” said a senior police officer.

According to sources, the blast was deliberately carried out in the morning to avoid casualties, with the intention of sending only a “message or signal.”

An eyewitness at the scene told ANI, “We were sitting at home, then we heard a loud blast. At first, we did not understand what happened, thinking that a cylinder had burst. We then ran down and saw that there was a lot of yellow smoke everywhere, so we called up the police.”

The eyewitness also described property damage. “All the glasses were broken. We heard such a loud explosion that we felt our building was shaking too. The lock at the gate near our parking is also broken due to the blast,” he said.

The agencies found white powder at the site, suspected to have been used in the crude bomb. However, the exact chemical composition will be confirmed after analysis by the FSL, CRPF, and NSG, said sources.

Officials at the scene told ANI that the odor immediately following the blast resembled ammonia and phosphate. Traces of a white powdery substance were found on the school wall and nearby objects.

The area has been cordoned off, and the police have called in crime teams and forensic experts for a thorough inspection.

A senior officer with Delhi Police said that they are investigating the materials used in the explosion.

“We are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify who may have brought the explosives. Forensics teams have collected samples for analysis, which will help us determine the chemicals used and possibly trace their origin,” the officer said.

NSG teams, specializing in explosives, were called to assist in identifying the type of explosive used. NIA officials were also present on the scene to investigate the incident further.

“The NSG will help us determine the type of explosive used. If it is confirmed as a terror attack attempt, the case will be transferred to the NIA, which is why their presence is crucial,” an officer said.

Investigators believe the blast may have been intended to intimidate locals, given that it occurred early in the morning when the area was not crowded and also next to the wall of a school run by the CRPF, India’s largest paramilitary force.

The school serves students from CRPF and other paramilitary families.

After a preliminary investigation, Delhi Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, Section 3 of the Indian Explosives Act, and other relevant sections to continue the probe.

Following the incident, Delhi has been placed on high alert, and police have heightened security in markets ahead of Diwali.

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

Bihar: Protests erupted in Bhagalpur over vandalism at the Shiv Shakti Temple in Sanhaula

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Bihar: Protests erupted in Bhagalpur over vandalism at the Shiv Shakti Temple in Sanhaula

On Sunday, 20th October, protests erupted in Bhagalpur over vandalism at the Shiv Shakti Temple located by the pond in the Sanhaula police jurisdiction. According to media reports, miscreants damaged the idols of Bhagwan Ram, Lakshman, Mata Sita, Radha Krishna, and Maa Durga. The incident sparked outrage among the local Hindu community, and hundreds of protesters took to the streets.

According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, at around 7 AM on Sunday morning, the temple priest arrived and found that six idols had been damaged. He immediately called the villagers and informed them about the incident. A large number of Hindus gathered outside the local police station and staged a protest, blocking the road for three hours.

Angry locals stormed the police station with sticks and batons in hand. The main road connecting Sanhaula and Jharkhand near the police station was blocked. Locals demanded the arrest of those responsible for the vandalism. A heavy police force was deployed to control the situation.

The police have arrested a man for vandalism, stating that he was mentally ill. The person is being questioned in connection with the incident. However, locals claimed that the extent of the damage caused to the idols could not be the work of a single person. Furthermore, devotees alleged that jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh had also been stolen from the temple. The police are yet to confirm the allegations of theft.

The priest reportedly told the police that he had seen a man entering the temple. The police may soon review CCTV footage from cameras near the temple to identify any other suspects.

Meetings were held with the peace committee, and the police conducted a flag march in the area to restore calm. It has also been reported that when the police were speaking to locals and temple committee members, some miscreants began pelting stones, further escalating tensions in the area. However, following negotiations with the authorities, the protesters have called off their demonstration.

The district police said in a statement, “The incident took place at a temple near a pond in the Sanhaula police station area last night, where idols of different deities were vandalised by some unidentified persons. The matter was brought to the notice of the local police station.” They further added that a case had been registered. “The situation is completely under control, and a flag march was carried out by security personnel in the locality. We request people not to pay attention to rumours,” the statement added.

Speaking on the temple vandalism in Sanhaula, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, “Some people damaged the temple and the idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur at 5 am. I have come to know from sources that RJD and Congress people are behind this. They want to create riots. This happened after Giriraj Singh’s visit, I tell the administration that RJD and Congress have a hand in this. Rahul Gandhi has given permission to create riots in the entire country.”

There were reports of gunfire, but these were refuted by the SDPO, who further assured the public that the situation is under control. Local administrative officials, including the Sub-Divisional Officer of Kahalgaon and police officers, have reached the scene to ensure the region remains peaceful. The district administration has also requested the public not to pay heed to rumours and to maintain peace.

After blaming UP buses for pollution, Delhi CM Atishi now blames BJP for it; AAP leader Satyendar Jain says he was arrested because he was going to clean Yamuna

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After blaming UP buses for pollution, Delhi CM Atishi now blames BJP for it; AAP leader Satyendar Jain says he was arrested because he was going to clean Yamuna

As the national capital struggles with rising pollution levels, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of playing “dirty politics” which she claims is the real cause behind both air and water pollution in the city.

She assured the public that under the leadership of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi government is actively working to resolve the situation.

“The pollution levels in Delhi are increasing. Not only is air pollution rising, but pollution in the Yamuna River has also worsened over the past few days, as evidenced by the formation of toxic foam at Kalindi Kunj. Today, the people of Delhi want to know the reason behind this, and I tell them, the real reason is the dirty politics of the BJP. Everyone is aware that stubble burning is a major contributor to rising pollution levels in Delhi during winter. The AAP government in Punjab has significantly reduced stubble burning over the past two years. According to the Centre’s own statistics, incidents of stubble burning have been halved since the AAP took charge in Punjab. In contrast, if you look at Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, stubble burning has actually increased. In Haryana, farm fires have risen by 23%, and in Uttar Pradesh, they have surged by 70%,” said Atishi during a press conference on Sunday.

Questioning the BJP-led governments in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, CM Atishi asked, “If the Punjab government can reduce stubble burning, why can’t the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana do the same? In Delhi, we have only CNG and electric buses, whereas 100% of the interstate buses coming from UP and Haryana are diesel-powered. Why can’t the governments of Haryana and UP introduce electric buses? It’s because they want to play dirty politics with the people of Delhi. While Delhi has no brick kilns, there are 3,800 brick kilns in the NCR region, contributing significantly to pollution levels in the capital.”

Further criticising BJP leaders for their visits to the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area, Atishi said, “BJP leaders have been visiting Kalindi Kunj for photoshoots, but the real cause of the toxic foam in the Yamuna is industrial waste being dumped into the river by factories in Haryana. The UP government also contributes to the problem by releasing polluted water into the Yamuna.”

Promising action to combat the rising pollution levels, Atishi said, “We are continuously working to find solutions under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal. For the past two years, we have been defoaming the Yamuna, and we will begin this process again tonight.”

Speaking on the same issue, AAP leader Satyendar Jain accused the BJP of arresting AAP leaders to obstruct their efforts to clean the Yamuna.

“Kejriwal ji promised to clean the Yamuna, and we began working on this at a rapid pace. When the BJP realised we were making progress, they arrested several of our leaders. I was in charge of the Yamuna cleaning project, and that’s why I was also arrested,” said Jain.

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

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was hiding in tunnels for a year, IDF releases footage showing him entering tunnel with family and belongings hours before 7 October massacre

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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was hiding in tunnels for a year, IDF releases footage showing him entering tunnel with family and belongings hours before 7 October massacre

Hamas chief Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military on 16 October, was hiding in tunnels since the Hamas terror attack on Israel, revealed Israel Defense Forces yesterday. The IDF released footage from a tunnel under Gaza from 6th and 7th October 2023, hours before the terror attack, showing Sinwar and his family entering a tunnel with belongings.

IDF International Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani posted the video on X, showing footage from a camera mounted on the ceiling of the concrete-lined narrow tunnel. In the video, Sinwar can be seen entering the tunnel with his wife and children carrying bags. After that, Sinwar made several trips to the tunnel, carrying bags, bottles, and other items. Towards the end of the video, he could be carrying a TV with the help of a child.

The visuals shown in the video released by IDF are from 10::45 PM on 6th October to 1:32 AM on 7th October, around 3 hours.

Shoshani wrote posting the declassified footage, “Sinwar hours before the October 7 massacre: taking down his TV in his tunnel, hiding underneath his civilians, and preparing to watch his terrorists murder, kidnap and rape.”

As per the Israeli military, Yahya Sinwar lived in the tunnel for most of the year, directing the war against Israel from safety. IDF said that the footage was recovered several months ago during raids in Gaza, but has been released now after his death.

IDF had reached the “underground fortress” Sinwar had built in Khan Younis in February itself, but by then he had left the place. IDF found “toilets, a shower, a kitchen, beds, uniforms, safes, lots of cash, documents and other intel.”

As per IDF, several times Israeli forces were very close to him and reached the places where he had stayed shortly after he managed to escape. IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that after Khan Younis was attacked by Israeli forces, Sinwar fled to Rafah and took shelter in tunnels built for VIPs in the Tel Sultan area.

“The complex had everything he needed, television, food, sofas, beds, means of communication and control. We found his DNA sample on a tissue there, with which he blew his nose,” Hagari said. IDF also recovered tissue used by Sinwar to wipe his nose, which helped in the identification of his DNA.

It is believed that IDF made the footage public to portray Sinwar as a cowardly commander who chose to hide underground in luxury conditions and prioritise his own safety while sending his soldiers to fight against Israel. This comes amid attempts by some Hamas supporters to claim that he died a heroic death, based on a video showing Sinwar throwing a stick at a surveillance drone in his final moments.

As per IDF, Sinwar remained underground most of the year and came out only to escape after position of Hamas in Gaza became very difficult due to Israeli operation. IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said, “Sinwar hid most of the time underground in the area between Khan Younis and Rafah, and came out only to escape, accompanied by bodyguards and with documents, certificates, weapons and money in his possession.”

“Even on the eve before the brutal massacre, Sinwar was busy with his survival and the survival of his family,” Hagari said, playing the video at a press conference. He said that Sinwar and his family escaped alone to the tunnel a few hours before the massacre. Hagari added that Sinwar went back and forth with sacks of food, water, pillows, a plasma television, mattresses and other supplies for a long stay.

“Hours before the massacre, Sinwar only cared about himself and his family, while he sent terrorists for the murderous attack on Israeli children, women and men,” Hagari added. He said that these videos led the IDF and Shin Bet to narrow down the area of the pursuit of Sinwar. “We chased him and got him to act as a wanted fugitive,” he said.

On Wednesday, IDF forces saw three gunmen Gaza and engaged them. They were killed by the forces, after which one was suspected to be Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar. Later the Israel govt confirmed that it was Sinwar, based on DNA analysis. Spokesperson Hagari said that this was the first time Israeli forces met Sinwar, and he was eliminated in this first encounter.

IDF also released a new video showing the moment Sinwar was killed by tank shells and machine gun firings on Wednesday.

16 TV sets, window curtains worth ₹4 cr, full body massage chairs and more: Inside the Sheesh Mehal of ‘Aam Aadmi’ Arvind Kejriwal

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16 TV sets, window curtains worth ₹4 cr, full body massage chairs and more: Inside the Sheesh Mehal of ‘Aam Aadmi’ Arvind Kejriwal

The Public Works Department (PWD) has released a detailed list of inventory in the ‘Sheesh Mehal’ located on 6, Flagstaff Road in Delhi. It was the official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for 9 long years.

PWD prepared the list of inventory after the Delhi CMO (Chief Minister’s Office) asked it to allot the sprawling bungalow to the incumbent Chief Minister Atishi Marlena.

Arvind Kejriwal first came under the scanner in May 2023 after details of him splurging taxpayer’s money on personal luxury was leaked by the media.

While slamming the Aam Aadmi Party supremo, BJP spokesperson Amit Malviya tweeted, “Here is the list of electric appliances and gadgets installed in Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘Sheeshmahal’.”

He claimed, “But here is the surprise. Fully automatic, sensor-equipped TOTO smart toilet seats with features like, automatic open-close seat, heated seat, wireless remote deodorizer and automatic flushing, installed for the comfort of Arvind Kejriwal’s bum, go missing. Cost of one such toilet seat ranges between rupees 10-12 lakh!”

The complete list of inventory in Arvind Kerjiwal’s Sheesh Mehal is given below:

  • 16 Ultra Slim Smart 4K TV, Voice Controlled- ₹64 lakhs
  • Smart LED – ₹19.5 lakhs
  • Freestanding Luminarie – ₹9.2 lakhs
  • OSADA Full Body Massage Chair- ₹4 lakhs
  • Recliner Sofas – ₹10 lakhs
  • 8 Motorised Recliner Sofas: ₹10 Lakhs
  • Bose Loudspeaker – ₹4.5 lakh
  • 2 Smart Refrigerators with inbuilt TV & AI Vision Screen – ₹9 Lakhs
  • 73-litre. Steam Oven – ₹9 Lakhs
  • 50-litre Microwave Oven – ₹6 Lakhs
  • 2 Mounted Hoods 140 cm Stainless Steel Chimney – ₹6 Lakhs
  • BOSCH Series 8 Built-in Coffee Machine – ₹2.5 Lakhs
  • 3 Hot Water Generators (Air to Water Heat Pump) – ₹22.5 Lakhs
  • Superior Water Supply and Sanitary Installations – ₹15 Crores
  • LG 12 Kg Front Load Automatic Washing Machine + Dryer – ₹2.1 Lakhs
  • SS Railing, Staircase Covering (Brass, Shower Enclosure, etc.) – ₹1.2 Crores
  • 20 Grand Aged Brass Entrance Sconce Outdoor Lights – ₹10 Lakhs
  • Wooden & Glass Doors with Automatic Sliding Sensors – ₹70 Lakhs
  • 24 Decorative Pillars: ₹36 Lakhs
  • 80 Window curtains – Between ₹4 crores – ₹5.6 crores
  • Superior Water supply – ₹15 crores

In 2013, Arvind Kejriwal stated that he and his AAP ministers would not occupy the government-provided bungalows and instead opt for smaller government flats. 11 years on, the lofty promises and claims made by him appear nothing but political grandstanding.

Arvind Kejriwal spent ₹45 crores on renovation

The ‘Sheesh Mehal’ of Arvind Kejriwal is spread across a 13000 square feet area. The residence has a 399 square feet lawn area and is equipped with all modern facilities imaginable.

Times Now reported last year that Arvind Kejriwal stayed with his family on the first floor. The ground floor has a large meeting hall and a visitor’s room. The bungalow is spacious with state-of-the-art interior design, flooring and high-grade furniture.

In videos that surfaced on social media in May 2023, it could be seen that the residence of Arvind Kejriwal has automatic motion-sensing doors in all rooms.

Times Now Navbharat had found that the official bungalow of ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Civil Lines was renovated at a cost of almost Rs 45 crore.

The report, termed “Operation Sheesh Mahal,” said that Rs 44.78 crore of taxpayer funds were utilised for the renovations, raising questions about the Aam Aadmi Party’s commitment to promoting austerity.

Maharashtra Police arrests ‘Crime Patrol’ actress Shabreen for kidnapping lover’s three and a half year old nephew

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Maharashtra Police arrests ‘Crime Patrol’ actress Shabreen for kidnapping lover’s three and a half year old nephew

Actress Shabreen has been arrested for kidnapping a three-and-a-half-year-old boy in Palghar district, the Waliv police confirmed on Sunday.

Shabreen was romantically involved with the boy’s uncle, Brijesh Singh. However, due to differences in their communities, Brijesh’s family opposed their marriage.

Senior officer Jayaraj Ranawane, confirming the arrest, said, “Shabreen was so infatuated with Brijesh that she lost awareness of her actions, despite her roles in crime serials like ‘Crime Patrol’ and films based on real events.”

The police are also investigating Brijesh’s involvement in the kidnapping, as he was seen with an unidentified female accomplice.

Shabreen and Brijesh had been in a relationship for several years, but due to caste and religious differences, Brijesh’s family did not approve of their union. Despite Shabreen’s attempts to win them over, the family remained opposed, leading her to take drastic measures, which resulted in her arrest.

According to the Waliv police, Brijesh’s nephew, Prince, had been attending classes regularly. On Saturday, around 11 AM, Shabreen arrived at the school and later returned to pick him up. As Prince recognised her, he willingly went with her when she claimed she was taking him for medication.

When Prince did not return home by the afternoon, his family enquired at the school and learned that he had left with a woman who claimed she was taking him to the doctor.

The Waliv police reviewed CCTV footage that showed Shabreen taking the child away in an auto-rickshaw, accompanied by another woman. After questioning the auto driver, the police discovered that he had dropped Shabreen off in Naigaon. Witnesses later identified her from photographs. The police traced her mobile phone location and arrested her in Bandra.

During questioning, it was revealed that Prince was being kept in a flat in Naigaon. He was rescued, and Shabreen was taken into custody. Investigations into Brijesh’s involvement are ongoing, as is the search for the unidentified female accomplice. 

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

40% of Delhi population lives in slums while CM lives in a palace: Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal

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40% of Delhi population lives in slums while CM lives in a palace: Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Sunday questioned how the party’s national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, could live in a luxurious house when 40 percent of Delhi’s population resides in slums.

Taking to X, Swati Maliwal wrote in a post: “The great man who built this palace had once criticised the 10 ACs installed in Sheila’s house, saying – ‘Who pays the bill for all this? You and I pay it. My heart trembles thinking that when 40% of Delhi’s population lives in slums, how can a Chief Minister live in such a luxurious house?’

“Remote-controlled curtains worth Rs 5.6 crore, railings worth Rs 1 crore, automatic doors worth Rs 70 lakh, TVs worth Rs 65 lakh, remote-controlled lights worth Rs 30 lakh, toilet seats worth Rs 12 lakh each (which are reported to be missing), a fridge worth Rs 9 lakh, a massage chair worth Rs4 lakh, and so much more…”

Earlier on October 8, Maliwal had sharply criticised AAP for its poor performance in the Haryana assembly polls, accusing Kejriwal of coming to Haryana solely to ‘take revenge’ on Congress.

In a post on X, Swati Maliwal accused AAP of “betraying” the INDIA bloc and splitting the Congress vote.

“He came to Haryana only to take revenge on Congress. He falsely accused me of being a BJP agent, yet today he himself is betraying the INDIA alliance and splitting the INC vote! Forget everything else, a candidate was even fielded to defeat Vinesh Phogat,” Maliwal stated.
Further attacking Kejriwal, she claimed that the former Delhi Chief Minister couldn’t even manage to save the party’s account in his home state, Haryana. She also urged the party to abandon its “ego” and “stop the drama.”

Maliwal added, “Why has it come to the point where you can’t even save your deposits in your home state? There is still time, let go of your ego, lift the veil from your eyes, stop the drama, and work for the people.”

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