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Will reach everyone who poses a threat to Israel: Army Chief Herzi Halevi promises after Hezbollah chief Nasrallah got killed

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Will reach everyone who poses a threat to Israel: Army Chief Herzi Halevi promises after Hezbollah chief Nasrallah got killed

On Saturday, September 28, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that they have eliminated Hassan Nasrallah, the Lebanese cleric and the secretary-general of terrorist organisation Hezbollah.

Following the death of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah, Israel’s army chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, vowed to “reach” anyone who poses a threat to Israeli citizens.

Notably, Hezbollah has been threatening Israel repeatedly with drone, and even missile attacks.

In response to Hezbollah’s provocation, Israel struck the terror group’s central headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut. During the attack, Israel apparently killed the group’s co-founder and current chief Hassan Nasrallah.

Talking about the death of Nasrallah, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi added that the strike, which killed Nasrallah, had been planned meticulously for some time and executed with precision.

“This attack was prepared for a long time, executed at the right moment with great precision, and now we are moving forward with careful preparation for the next steps”, he said.

Delay in filing FIR, milder charge instituted against accused: Calcutta HC raps WB police over IAS officer’s wife’s rape case. Another rape cover-up by Mamata govt?

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Delay in filing FIR, milder charge instituted against accused: Calcutta HC raps WB police over IAS officer’s wife’s rape case. Another rape cover-up by Mamata govt?

West Bengal remains on a boil over the horrific RG Kar rape and murder case, with protests persisting for more than 40 days after the alleged crime. Micro and macro-level demonstrations have continued across the city, with many accusing Mamata Banerjee’s administration of deflecting attention from the crisis by resorting to whataboutery in rape cases.

The RG Kar case, however, is not an isolated event that reflects a broader pattern of systemic failures and political patronage that pervades West Bengal’s governance. The alleged rape of a civil servant’s wife in the state’s capital in July this year serves as yet another glaring example of this spoils system at work.

On Friday, September 27, the Calcutta High Court ordered that the investigation into the alleged rape of a civil servant’s wife, who is posted outside West Bengal, be transferred to a deputy commissioner-level officer. The court also revoked the bail previously granted to the accused by a lower court and instructed the Kolkata Police commissioner to take disciplinary action against three police officers for negligence in handling the investigation.

Ordering the transfer of the probe, Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj of Calcutta High Court, observed: “Despite the gravity of offences, the case was registered under less severe sections.”

The order was passed by the High Court after the victim stated that despite being raped twice within a span of seven hours at her residence, the accused was charged with the lesser offence of outraging modesty. Furthermore, a lower court granted him bail the day after his arrest.

The judge also directed the present investigation officer to hand over all documents and the case diary to the deputy commissioner within three days.

The case and the alleged delays and cover-ups by Kolkata police

In an incident that occurred on July 14 and 15, an IAS officer’s wife was allegedly raped at gunpoint in the Lake Thana area while the officer was stationed outside the state. The victim, who works in a managerial capacity in a private firm, alleged that she was raped at gunpoint twice in her own home, first at 11:30 pm on July 14, and again at 6:30 am the next day.

The victim had approached the High Court accusing the police of tampering with the charge sheet.

In her petition, the victim stated that on July 15, she went to Lake police station to file a complaint, but there was an unexplained delay in processing her complaint.

On the same day, she was reportedly subjected to coercion and intimidation by the son and wife of the accused, who were allegedly brought to the station by police officers in an attempt to pressure her into withdrawing her complaint.

Despite the victim’s request, there has been no scrutiny or investigation of the CCTV footage from the Lake police station covering the period from 4 pm to 8 pm on that day.

Additionally, it was claimed that the victim had to undergo a medical examination at a government facility on her own initiative, as the police failed to arrange one.

The state’s counsel, however, argued that instead of filing a formal written complaint, the victim used her friend’s mobile phone to send a WhatsApp message, which was received by the on-duty officer at Lake police station.

He further submitted that the complainant was later asked to recount the incident to a female officer, and her oral statement was video-recorded.

Noting discrepancies between the WhatsApp message and her oral statement, the complainant was then instructed to submit a written, signed complaint, according to the state’s lawyer’s submission before the court.

The state also claimed that the victim’s medical report did not initially provide evidence of rape, leading to the accused being granted bail shortly after his arrest by a lower court.

However, after yesterday’s (Friday, September 27) hearing, the Calcutta High Court revoked the bail of the accused. It also ordered that a female police officer of Deputy Commissioner rank take over the investigation. This officer will now lead the case moving forward.

Furthermore, the court instructed the Kolkata Police Commissioner to take disciplinary action against the OC of Lake Police Station, a sub-inspector, a sergeant, and three female police officers.

The Calcutta High Court noted that despite the seriousness of the rape allegations, the case was initially weakened due to delays in filing the FIR and suspected tampering with the charge sheet, raising concerns about the transparency of the investigation.

The shoddy investigation by the Kolkata police in the RG Kar rape and murder case

The RG Kar case has raised serious concerns about the Kolkata Police’s role in investigating the rape and murder of a young doctor. When the Supreme Court criticized the delay in filing an FIR in the RG Kar sexual assault and murder case, the police presented a timeline of their investigation, which was shared with the media through a government lawyer.

The timeline detailed the professional backgrounds of all individuals interrogated, except for the main accused, Sanjoy Roy. The police have only provided vague, source-based information about Roy’s ties to the force.

Despite serious allegations, including a complaint from Roy’s late wife’s family after he assaulted her while she was three months pregnant, no action was taken against him.

Similarly, the treatment of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government raised several questions about the Mamata Banerjee government’s casual approach towards the RG Kar case. Despite multiple complaints, the state’s health department led by none other than Mamata Banerjee herself, took no action against Ghosh.

Even sources within the TMC acknowledged Ghosh’s influence. His resignation was quickly followed by reassignment to another post, reflecting the impunity enjoyed by those with powerful connections.

Owing to the Kolkata police’s shoddy investigation, junior doctors and civil society members protested, demanding the resignation of the then Kolkata Police Commissioner, Vineet Goel, who was eventually removed under pressure from the movement.

Currently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, as ordered by the Calcutta High Court.

Dehradun: Islamists pelt stones during clashes with Hindu advocacy groups after a Muslim girl from Badaun travels to meet a Hindu youth, sparks protests

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Dehradun: Islamists pelt stones during clashes with Hindu advocacy groups after a Muslim girl from Badaun travels to meet a Hindu youth, sparks protests

Communal tensions erupted at Dehradun railway stations after a Muslim girl, hailing from Badaun, UP, came to the city to meet a Hindu youth. The incident took place on Thursday night when hundreds of people clashed over the interfaith couple, hurling communal slurs at each other, reports said.

The incident came to light after passengers at the railway station witnessed the couple engaged in an animated argument. The RPF personnel took notice of the brawl and intervened, taking the duo along with them. 

When the RPF personnel contacted the girl’s family members, they found out that she was from Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun and had been missing for a day. She had reportedly travelled to marry a Hindu boy in Dehradun.

Meanwhile, clashes erupted between the two groups at the station over the couple. As per reports, while the police had taken the girl into custody, news had spread and an Islamist mob gathered from nearby areas. Local Hindus also organised came out in numbers. One group was reportedly led by Bajrang Dal leader Vikas Verma while the other was led by Asif Qureshi, Azad Samaj Party’s city unit head for Dehradun.

The clashes eventually led to stone-pelting following which police intervened. Over 100 people, including Vikas Verma, were detained in connection with the incident. 

Verma’s detention, however, sparked massive widespread outrage across the city, with hundreds of people coming out on the streets to oppose the arrests made in the Dehradun stone-pelting incident. Videos of protests show thousands demonstrating at the Clock Tower in Dehradun against police action in the stone-pelting incident at the railway station. 

Verma was subsequently released by the police.

Following the incident, Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh shared details about the matter. Singh said the clashes were triggered after a minor Muslim girl had travelled from Badaun to meet the youth.

“A police team reached the spot… but people from some organisations and people from different communities gathered there… sloganeering and stone pelting took place between the people of the two communities, but there were also many such people whom we couldn’t identify who they were and which organisations they belong to. Police dispersed the crowd and FIR was registered against this incident… today many people from both communities were detained for interrogation and also we asked them to identify people who were part of the protest so that we could arrest them…” Singh said.

Bareilly: Dispute over illegal mosque construction in Kela Dandi village, stone pelting videos go viral as communal tension persists

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Bareilly: Dispute over illegal mosque construction in Kela Dandi village, stone pelting videos go viral as communal tension persists

In past few days, communal tension has spread in Kela Dandi village of Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh due to illegal construction of a mosque. This dispute started when some people of the Muslim community started building an illegal mosque inside the village. The situation worsened when people of the Hindu community took to the streets over the illegal construction and a part of the wall of the mosque allegedly fell. After this incident, tension spread in the entire village and police had to be deployed in large numbers to control the situation.

According to media reports, Fida Hussain and his brother Arif of the Muslim community donated their plot for the construction of the mosque. After this, people of the Muslim community erected walls on that plot and started building a mosque there. Painting was done on the walls and Namaz was being observed at the place. However, this construction was done without any government permission, which became the main reason for the dispute.

People of the Hindu community had complained to the administration about this illegal construction about three months ago. At that time, the administration had put a stop to the construction work in the presence of police and also put the place under lockdown. However, even then the illegal construction was not completely demolished, due to which resentment grew in the Hindu society.

The situation worsened when the people of the Hindu society allegedly demolished a part of the wall of the illegal mosque on Friday (27th September, 2024). After this incident, the police immediately reached the spot and got the wall rebuilt under their supervision. This step raises questions on the role of the police, as the Hindu society alleged that the police was working in cahoots with the Muslim side and promoting illegal construction. Reacting to this, the people of the Hindu society again took to the streets and sat on a dharna.

BJP MLA Dr. MP Arya also got actively involved in this dispute. When he came to know about this matter, he immediately reached the village and joined the women sitting on the dharna. He also demanded the removal of this illegal construction and strongly criticized the role of the police-administration. He informed about this whole matter through a post on social media and criticized the attitude of the police.

After this dispute, the police and administration came into action and a large number of police forces were deployed in the village. SP Southern, Mukesh Chandra Mishra, said in this matter that the administration had earlier also taken steps to stop the illegal construction of the mosque. He said that the construction work was already stopped on the orders of the magistrate, but the Hindu side alleged that Namaz was being offered there and this construction started again secretly.

This dispute took a more serious turn when stone pelting started between the two communities. Many videos of this stone pelting went viral on social media, in which it can be seen that people of both sides are throwing stones at each other. After this incident, tension spread further in the area. The police immediately called a fire brigade vehicle to the spot and security was increased to prevent stones being thrown from the rooftops.

After the stone pelting, the police detained 12 people. These people were mainly from the Hindu community, who were accused of demolishing the wall of the illegal construction. These arrests further angered the people from the Hindu side, due to which they started protesting under the leadership of MLA MP Arya. The main demand of the people sitting on the protest was that the arrested youths should be released unconditionally and the illegal construction should be completely stopped. At present, in view of the tense situation, police from many police stations and PSC force were deployed in the village.

At present, the situation in the village is tense but under control. Efforts are being made to maintain peace in the village amid heavy deployment of police force. However, tension still persists between the two communities and questions are also being raised on the role of the administration. MLA MP Arya and his supporters say that they will continue their protest until the illegal construction is completely removed and the arrested youths are released.

Odisha: Administration imposes 48-hour internet shutdown in Bhadrak Disrtict following violence over social media post

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Odisha: Administration imposes 48-hour internet shutdown in Bhadrak Disrtict following violence over social media post

On 28th September, the Odisha government imposed a 48-hour internet shutdown in Bhadrak District following communal clashes over social media posts. The restrictions on internet services will continue until 30th September. “The district administration has expressed concern over the misuse of the internet for spreading communal violence,” read the order by the Odisha government.

The order for internet shutdown in Bhadrak, passed by the Additional Chief Secretary of the state home department, Staybrata Sahu, stated that access to social media platforms has been blocked to maintain peace in the region.

“In order to prevent the spread of inflammatory and motivated messages circulating in the aforementioned media, which disturb public order in Bhadrak district, and to restore peace and amity, the prohibition of the use and access to social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and any others through the internet and other mediums of data services has been extended for 48 hours until 0200 hrs on 30th September in Bhadrak district,” the order on internet shutdown in Bhadrak added.

Speaking to the media, Deputy Inspector General, Eastern Range, Satyajit Naik, said there were incidents of stone pelting, after which Section 163 of BNSS was imposed, prohibiting the assembly of more than five people in the area. He said, “We have promulgated Section 163 of BNSS in the Purna Bazar area to control the situation and maintain peace.” Notably, several police personnel were reportedly injured during the incident while trying to disperse the stone-pelting mob.

DIG Naik further added that the situation was under control and the police have identified the people allegedly involved in the incident. He said, “An FIR has been registered and the culprits have been identified. Strong legal action will be taken against the culprits.” Furthermore, ten platoons of security forces were deployed in the area on the night of 27th September to patrol and conduct area dominance. He said, “We have deployed 10 platoons of forces who are carrying out flag marches in the area. Area domination is also being conducted. Additionally, picketing, patrolling, and other activities to maintain law and order are being conducted by the police.”

What happened in Bhadrak?

It all started when a group of residents filed a complaint with the police about an alleged inflammatory post, demanding action against the person who posted it on 27th September. Later, they claimed that the police failed to take any action on the complaint, and the group organised a rally in the afternoon to stage a protest. More people gathered at the rally, and when the protesters reached Santhia, it turned violent.

The mob of around 600 people blocked the Santhia bridge connecting Kacheribazar and Purunabazar. They demanded action against a person who allegedly posted an inflammatory comment. When the police tried to detain the “protesters”, the mob forcibly advanced. The police had to use lathi charges to disperse the mob. In response, the mobsters started pelting stones at the police personnel, injuring a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and a sub-inspector. The vehicle of Bhadrak’s tehsildar was also damaged by the mob.

History of communal sensitivity in Bhadrak

This is not the first time violent clashes have occurred in Bhadrak over inflammatory social media posts. In April 2017, a similar incident took place, leading to arson, which destroyed 450 establishments and caused property damage worth Rs 9 crore. The incident resulted in a month-long curfew, the longest in the history of the state of Odisha. On 7th April 2017, Bhadrak witnessed communal violence. It all began with a derogatory Facebook post where abusive language was used for Hindus and Hindu gods Rama and Sita. This happened on the eve of Ram Navami (5th April) when three Muslim youths left these abusive messages on the profile page of Bajrang Dal activist Ajit Padhiari.

An outfit named Bhagat Sena Ram Navmi Samiti lodged a complaint with police in this regard with a demand of arresting the youths whose names were identified as Asif Khan, Asif Ali and Mohammed Rehan. With tensions soaring, a peace committee meeting was convened with local MLA and IG police. However, situation turned worse as a group of youths riding nearly hundred bikes rallied in Puruna Bazaaar area shouting “Pakistan Zindabaad” and other anti national slogans even while the peace meeting was on. This group was reported to have targeted shops owned by Hindu traders in Chandan Bazaar area. In retaliation, shops were also burnt in Muslim dominated areas.

The main culprit was Asif Ali Khan, son of a local BJD leader Asghar Ali Khan. Asif, who is pursuing an engineering degree, admitted to the crime according to the Police. Along with Asif, 80 other arrests were made so far in cases of violence and arson in the area.

Bhadrak had witnessed similar riots in 1991, again during Ram Navami, which unfortunately had claimed 17 lives then. With nearly 40% Muslim population, Bhadrak has always been a communally sensitive town. Bordering town Soro too had witnessed such incidents during Ganesh idol immersion last year. In fact, small communal skirmishes have been reported during Ganesh Puja from various part of the state in 2016. Similar scenes were witnessed during Lord Jagannath’s Bahuda Jatra (Rath Yatra) in Rourkela in 2015.

With input from ANI.

Pakistan PM once again whines at UN General Assembly about Kashmir, India slams the stale rhetoric, calls it a travesty

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Pakistan PM once again whines at UN General Assembly about Kashmir, India slams the stale rhetoric, calls it a travesty

On Friday, 27th September (local time), India slammed Pakistan at United Nations General Assembly. India termed Pakistan’s audacity to attack India and raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir on the platform of the United Nations a ‘travesty’. The First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, Bhavika Mangalanandan, called out Pakistan’s “hypocrisy” for raking up Kashmir and questioning the Jammu and Kashmir election in India’s Right to Reply at the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The statement by Mangalanandan came as a rebuttal to the allegations made by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, in his address at the UNGA. The Indian diplomat highlighted that Pakistan had used “terrorism to disrupt elections in Jammu and Kashmir”. In her statement, she said, “The truth is that Pakistan covets our territory and has continuously used terrorism to disrupt elections in Jammu and Kashmir, an inalienable and integral part of India. A reference has been made to some proposals of strategic restraint.”

“This assembly regrettably witnessed a travesty this morning. A country run by the military, with a global reputation for terrorism, narcotics trade, and transnational crime, has had the audacity to attack the world’s largest democracy. I speak about the reference to India in the speech of the Pakistani PM,” Mangalanandan added.

She also brought up the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2001 attack on the Indian Parliament and said, “Pakistan has long employed cross-border terrorism as a weapon against its neighbours. It has attacked our Parliament, our financial capital Mumbai, marketplaces, and pilgrimage routes. The list is long.”

The Indian diplomat added, “For such a country to speak about violence anywhere is hypocrisy at its worst. It is even more extraordinary for a country with a history of rigged elections to talk about political choices, that too in a democracy.”

Delivering India’s Right of Reply at the UNGA, she said, “There can be no compact with terrorism. In fact, Pakistan should realise that cross-border terrorism against India will inevitably invite consequences.”

As India slammed Pakistan at UNGA, she also highlighted the Bangladesh genocide of 1971 and stated, “It is ridiculous that a nation that committed genocide in 1971 and which persecuted its minorities relentlessly even now dares to speak about intolerance and phobias. The world can see for itself what Pakistan really is. We are talking about a nation that for long hosted Osama bin Laden.”

“A country whose fingerprints are in so many terrorist incidents across the world, whose policies attract the dregs of many societies to make it their home. Perhaps it should come as no surprise that its PM would speak so in this hallowed hall. Yet, we must make clear how unacceptable his words are to all of us. We know that Pakistan will seek to counter the truth with more lies. Repetition will change nothing. Our stand is clear and needs no reiteration,” said Mangalanandan.

Threats to India, fuss over Kashmir and more – Shehbaz Sharif’s theatrics at UNGA

India slammed Pakistan at UNGA in reponse to Pakistan’s PM’s address. Earlier on 27th September, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, in his address to the UNGA, said that India should reverse the abrogation of Article 370 and enter into a dialogue with Pakistan for a “peaceful” resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue. In a post on X, Sharif also remembered terrorist Burhan Wani’s “legacy”. He wrote, “India’s policy of brutal coersion and oppression, in occupied Kashmir has ensured, that Burhan Wani’s legacy, continues to inspire, the struggle and sacrifices, of millions of Kashmiris. Inspired by the legitimacy, of their epic struggle, they remain defiant.”

He claimed, “Let me state in no uncertain terms, Pakistan will respond most decisively to any Indian aggression. Therefore, to secure durable peace, India must reverse the unilateral and illegal measures it has taken since the 5th of August 2019 and enter into a dialogue for a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.”

He further claimed that India was “engaged in the massive expansion of its military capabilities”, which are essentially deployed against Pakistan. He said, “It (India) has engaged in a massive expansion of its military capabilities, which are essentially deployed against Pakistan. Its war doctrines envisage a surprise attack and a limited war under the nuclear overhang. Thoughtlessly, India spurned Pakistan’s proposals for a mutual strategic restraint regime. Its leadership has often threatened to cross the Line of Control and take over Azad Kashmir,” Shehbaz Sharif said.

Once again, the Pakistani PM started his usual theatrics over Kashmir at the UN’s platform. He made a reference to the abrogation of Article 370 and claimed that India has initiated unilateral illegal steps since 5th August 2019.

He claimed, “Instead of moving towards peace, India has resiled from its commitments to implement the Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir. These resolutions mandate the people of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their fundamental right to self-determination. Since 5th August 2019, India has initiated unilateral illegal steps to impose what its leaders honestly call a final solution for Jammu and Kashmir.”

“Warning” India of consequences if it attacks Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif said, “Let me state, in no uncertain terms, that Pakistan will respond most decisively to any Indian aggression.”

It must be noted that India has already made it clear after the Pulwama attack in 2019 that it wants normal bilateral ties with Pakistan, adding that it is incumbent upon them to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and hostilities. Moreover, India has repeatedly raised its concerns over Pakistan’s support of cross-border terrorism and has asserted that terror and talks cannot go together. India has also provided evidence at various international forums of Pakistan’s support for terrorist groups.

Pakistan and Kashmir: The master of melodrama irrespective of leadership

When India abrogated Article 370, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was the Prime Minister of Pakistan. After him, Shehbaz Sharif took over in April 2022, followed by Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, who served as caretaker PM from August 2023 to March 2024, after which Sharif resumed office. In less than five years, three politicians have served as Prime Minister in politically entangled Pakistan. The unrest in the political landscape of the hostile neighbour continues, with the economic downfall adding insult to injury.

However, one thing that hasn’t changed is Pakistan’s “drama queen” attitude on Kashmir. Since the abrogation of Article 370, the trade between India and Pakistan has stopped. Pakistan has repeatedly blamed India for alleged atrocities against Kashmiris. In reality, Jammu and Kashmir has progressed exponentially since the abrogation. Politicians are freely campaigning in the state, and Lal Chowk in Kashmir is no longer under the siege of pro-Pakistani elements. Economic progress, tourism, and other sectors have flourished, with various development projects underway.

While Pakistan continues its obsession with false narratives, Kashmir is steadily emerging as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The region is no longer shackled by external influences, and its new journey towards stability serves as a testament to the success of India’s policies.

With inputs from agencies

5 arrested at Agartala Railway Station for entering India illegally from Bangladesh

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5 arrested at Agartala Railway Station for entering India illegally from Bangladesh

Five persons were arrested at the Agartala Railway station for entering India illegally from Bangladesh.

The arrest was done in a joint operation conducted by the Government Railway Police (GRP), Border Security Force (BSF) and Railway Protection Force (RPF).

The arrested include two Bangladeshi nationals identified as Nasim Molla (19) and Shathi Molla (33), one Rohingya Addus Salam (53) and two Indian touts Shabir Aarab (48) and Abdul Sakur Fakir Mahamad Khavra (40), as per information by Tapan Das, OC at the Agartala Rail Station.

Das confirmed on Friday that a case has been registered at the GRP Police Station and the arrested individuals are to be presented before the court.

Earlier on August 21, acting on a tip-off, Tripura Police arrested three Bangladeshi nationals, including two men and one woman, at Agartala Railway Station.

The individuals had reportedly entered India illegally from Bangladesh and were planning to travel further by train to another state, said the police.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Helal Hossain (25) from Lalmonirhat, Beauty Khatun (22) from Lalmonirhat, who was accompanied by her 15-month-old child Byjit, and Repan Barua (32) from Chattogram.

MUDA scam: Petition filed in Karnataka High Court for CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah

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MUDA scam: Petition filed in Karnataka High Court for CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah

A petition has been filed in the High Court of Karnataka, seeking a CBI probe against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged MUDA scam.

Advocate Vasant Kumar, representing petitioner activist Snehamayi Krishna on Friday said that they have filed a writ petition and are seeking High Court directions to handover the case to the CBI to carry out a fair investigation in the writ petition.

“Today we have filed a writ petition making appeal to direct to hand over the MUDA investigation to the CBI, it will come hearing on Monday. we have also referred in the yesterday’s special court order in the petition, prima facie is that MUDA is a big scam, that’s why we have requested the high court for the CBI inquiry in the case for the free and fair inquiry into the case,” Kumar told ANI.

Earlier, a Special Court in Bengaluru on Wednesday passed an order directing Karnataka Lokyukta to conduct an investigation against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the allegation of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites worth Rs 56 crore to his wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Karnataka Lokayukta’s Mysuru district police have to conduct the investigation and submit its report in three months. The Special Court’s order came after the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday vacated its interim stay order granted on August 19 directing the court to defer the decision on the complaints against Siddaramaiah.

The order came on the petition of social activist Snehamayi Krishna.

Amidst these developments, despite strong demands from the BJP to resign, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has refused to step down.

In response to the BJP’s demands, Siddaramaiah has pointed out that there are also FIRs against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others in connection with the electoral bond issue.

He argued that if he should resign due to an FIR, then Sitharaman and others should also step down.

“As per 17A, they were asked to do an inquiry and to give a report before 3 months as per the special court, as per that, they will file an FIR and do an investigation. There is an FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman as well in the people’s representative court; who is she (Finance Minister) related to electoral bond? An FIR has been filed against her; shouldn’t she also give her resignation?. Let them (BJP) resign; in my case, the lower special court took the decision and asked to enquire and to give the report in 3 months,” Siddaramaiah said.

Siddaramaiah also demanded the resignation of PM Modi and HD Kumaraswamy.

“Let them first take the resignation of HD Kumaraswamy and others; shouldn’t they make them Kumaraswamy resign? Even Modi also has to resign in the electoral bond issue. They have misused the electoral bond and looted; in that issue, HD Kumarswamy, Nirmala Sitharaman and Modi resign first,” Siddaramaiah said.

The matter pertains to the allegation against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites worth Rs 56 crore to his wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Pakistan: Shias and Sunnis kill each other over land dispute, more than 37 dead so far

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Pakistan: Shias and Sunnis kill each other over land dispute, more than 37 dead so far

Shia and Sunni Muslims in Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan have been embroiled in a bloody confrontation since July this year.

The latest orgy of violence began on 21st September, leading to more than 37 deaths so far. According to AFP, over 150 people have been injured in the Shia-Sunni clashes which kickstarted a week ago.

At the heart of the bloody conflict in Kurram district is an ongoing land dispute between the two communities. Although a ceasefire was reached through the tribal council (jigra), clashes continued in 10 areas of the district.

As per security forces, the violence was marked with the use of heavy weaponry. “What began as a land dispute has escalated into a full-fledged sectarian clash involving the use of automatic and semi-automatic weapons, as well as mortar shells,” an official informed.

Besides injuries and deaths, a total of 28 houses were damaged in the bloody confrontation between Shia and Sunni Muslims. The Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan has a long history of violent clashes between the two sects of Islam.

A spokesperson for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Saif Ali informed that efforts were underway to de-escalate the religiously charged situation in the area. Shias make up 15% of the population of Pakistan while the majority belong to the Sunni sect.

Kanpur Police dismisses report of assault on Bangladesh cricket team’s ‘super fan’ Tiger Roby, clarifies he collapsed due to illness

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Kanpur Police dismisses report of assault on Bangladesh cricket team’s ‘super fan’ Tiger Roby, clarifies he collapsed due to illness

The Kanpur Police has dismissed reports that Bangladesh fan Tiger Robby was allegedly assaulted at the Green Park stadium on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh.

The Police Commissionerate of Kanpur Nagar said that the Bangladesh fan fell ill during the match against India at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur and dismissed allegations of attack.

Earlier in the day, the Bangladesh cricket team fan called Tiger Robby was taken to Regency Hospital in Kanpur during the ongoing second Test match against India at Green Park. Certain reports claimed that Robby was allegedly assaulted.

However, the Police Commissionerate of Kanpur Nagar took to their official X handle and said that the Bangladesh fan fell ill in front of the media gallery, following which the policemen present on the spot took him to the medical camp in the stadium for treatment.

The statement from the police also said that the fan is currently healthy and fine. The statement added that a liaison officer has also been assigned to the fan for immediate assistance if required.

“On 27.09.2024, during the cricket match between India and Bangladesh going on in Green Park Kanpur, a spectator named Tiger suddenly fell ill in front of the media centre and he suddenly collapsed there. On seeing this, the policemen present on the spot, with the help of the medical team present there, took him to the medical camp in the stadium for treatment. He was treated there. At present, he is healthy and fine. A liaison officer has also been assigned to him so that in case of any inconvenience, immediate treatment or other assistance can be provided to him. No incident of assault has been found with him,” Assistant Police Commissioner of Kanpur Nagar Abhishek Kumar Pandey said in a video shared on X.

In a video from the hospital, Tiger Robby also said that his health deteriorated during the match but after the treatment in hospital, he has been feeling better.

“My health deteriorated and police brought me to the hospital and after the treatment, I am feeling better. My name is Robby and I am from Bangladesh’s Khulna district,” Tiger Robby said

Meanwhile, day one of the second Test match was called off early due to heavy rain. At stumps, Bangladesh have posted 107/3 on the board, with Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten with scores of 40 and 6, respectively.

India won the first test by 280 runs and leads the two-match series 1-0.

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