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UP: Muslim man rapes minor daughter, gives instant triple talaq to wife on being confronted, arrested after complaint

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UP: Muslim man rapes minor daughter, gives instant triple talaq to wife on being confronted, arrested after complaint

On Saturday (17th August), the police arrested a Muslim man for raping his underage daughter for over a year. The incident took place in Bijnor city of Uttar Pradesh.

He raped his 17-year-old child multiple times during the course of a year. The accused was apprehended after his wife filed a complaint with the police on Friday (16th August).

The development was confirmed by Circle Officer Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi. The accused was confronted by his wife about the sexual abuse of their daughter, following which he pronounced the instant triple talaq,

The wife then lodged a complaint with the police with the police, post which a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against him. The man was arrested on Saturday (17th August).

He was booked under relevant provisions of BNS and the Prevention of Child Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. It had come to light that the wife of the accused learnt about the sexual abuse perpetrated on her minor daughter 2 weeks earlier.

The victim had confided in her mother about the heinous crime. Prior to his arrest, the accusedhad raped his daughter under the pretext of applying oil to her hair. He had also intimidated his underage victim into silence by threatening to kill the other family members.

New York Times reporter downloads 900 pages of content from Australian Jewish WhatsApp group, shares it with pro-Palestine activist leading to doxing of 600 group members

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New York Times reporter downloads 900 pages of content from Australian Jewish WhatsApp group, shares it with pro-Palestine activist leading to doxing of 600 group members

On Friday, The New York Times said that it has taken “appropriate action” against its journalist Natasha Frost after it found that she had leaked private information from a WhatsApp group in which over 600 Australian Jewish creatives had sought solidarity amid rising antisemitism, sparking a wave of doxing attacks. The doxing attacks started after Natasha Frost downloaded 900 pages of content from the said WhatsApp group and first shared it with the subject of an article she worked on and later with pro-Palestine ‘activists’.

Reports say that Jewish anti-Zionist activists Elsa Tuet-Rosenberg, artists Matt Chun and Zaineb Mazloum, and anti-Israel activist Clementine Ford were spearheading the doxxing campaign.

Notably, Natasha Frost, whose New York Times author page still states she writes for the newspaper’s “Europe Morning Briefing” newsletter, told the Wall Street Journal that she had shared the 900-page data she downloaded with only one person. She claimed to have been unaware of the data’s further dissemination and misuse to doxx Jews.

“I shared this document with one individual. Its subsequent dissemination and misuse happened entirely without my knowledge or consent. I was shocked by these events, which put me and many others at terrible risk. I deeply regret my decision,” Frost said.

Ironically, while in the “journalistic ethics” section of her NYT bio, Natasha Frost said that she “strives for accuracy, fairness and neutrality” in her reporting, the last two are evidently missing from her conduct.

Natasha Frost’s NYT bio page

Meanwhile, the New York Times in a statement said that they have taken ‘appropriate action’ against Frost. “It has been brought to our attention that a New York Times reporter inappropriately shared information with the subject of a story to assist the individual in a private matter, a clear violation of our ethics. This was done without the knowledge or approval of The Times,” a NYT spokeswoman said.

Notably, Natasha Frost leaked the WhatsApp group’s contents, which was created in late October 2023 to provide assistance in the context of increased antisemitism after the 7th October attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists. It comprised people with diverse political, cultural, and religious beliefs. Natasha Frost was invited to this group in November last year.

After Frost shared information about the 600 members of the Jewish group with pro-Palestine activists, they began facing threats and boycotts. In February this year, it was reported that Jewish children in Australia were threatened and several members of the community lost their livelihood. “The group was labelled “Zio600” and accused of supporting “genocide, racism and white supremacism”. “Zio” is a slang and generally abusive term for Zionist. Photographs and business details of many individuals were distributed online,” a Jewish Independent report published in February this year reads.  

In December, several group members began calling for action against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for hiring journalist Antoinette Lattouf as a part-time radio broadcaster. Lattouf triggered outrage on social media after accusing Israel of war crimes.

ABC terminated Lattouf midway through her five-day contract, causing her to file a case alleging racial discrimination. Frost’s co-byline appeared on a NYT story on 23rd January about Lattouf’s termination. Natasha Frost left the WhatsApp group several days before the report was published. Soon after, the details of the WhatsApp group members appeared on various websites, where pro-Palestinian internet users widely circulated them.

A spreadsheet was created listing the names, photos, job descriptions, and quotes from the WhatsApp group. In February, Clementine Ford notorious for her anti-Israel views shared the said WhatsApp group’s contents on social media.

Jodhpur: 3-year-old sleeping outside a temple kidnapped, raped; suspect arrested

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Jodhpur: 3-year-old sleeping outside a temple kidnapped, raped; suspect arrested

On Sunday, 18th August, a dreadful case of minor child abduction and rape from Jodhpur sent shockwaves across the region. A 3-year-old girl was abducted from outside the temple where she was sleeping beside her mother and was brutally raped at around 2 am. According to reports, the child’s family was notified right away after a bystander noticed the kidnapping and took appropriate action.

The police were immediately informed after which they began an investigation into the case and checked the CCTV footage to identify the accused. The video of the footage is going viral on social media in which the accused person can be seen abducting the minor girl. As per Yogita Bhayana, a social activist, the accused has been identified as Harish Das Sindhi.

Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Labhu Ram stated to the media that the suspect was apprehended after the initial investigation. CCTV footages were checked, and the accused was identified and tracked in the Sardarpura region which was the last known location of his phone.

The suspect, named as 45-year-old Harish is a married man who works at a tea shop and lives in the Chopasni Housing Board neighborhood. He was apprehended after being located close to the Ghantaghar area, working at a tea shop.

Rajasthan former CM Ashok Gehlot also commented on the issue and condemned the incident. “The incident of rape of a 3-year-old innocent girl in Jodhpur is shocking. There is deep anger among the public due to this incident. Such incidents are creating an atmosphere of fear among the people of Rajasthan. This is an example of criminals becoming fearless due to the low credibility of the government and the police. In Jodhpur, incidents of firing, looting, murder and rape in broad daylight are increasing and law and order has collapsed. I have requested the Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma several times to take immediate steps to prevent crime in the state,” he posted on X.

ADCP Labhu Ram Chaudhary further confirmed that a woman was found early this morning at the Hanuman Temple on Pal Road, holding her child in her arms. The child reportedly had bite marks on her lips and was immediately taken to the Ummed Hospital where she is still undergoing treatment by the police.

It is believed that the accused person lured the girl with ice cream and took her with him. He later dropped her outside the temple in an injured condition. The incident came to the fore after a woman visited the temple in the morning and informed the mother of the girl, later called the police.

The incident has sparked anger and anxiety in the community, highlighting the critical need for enhanced security protocols and more watchfulness to safeguard those who are more susceptible. The investigation is ongoing as the authorities continue to piece together the details of this harrowing case.

Uttar Pradesh: Cow smuggling racket busted in Chandauli, 6 arrested for looting a cattle-loaded truck

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Uttar Pradesh: Cow smuggling racket busted in Chandauli, 6 arrested for looting a cattle-loaded truck

On Monday, 19th August, the Uttar Pradesh Police in the Chandauli area busted a cow smuggling racket arresting 6 persons. One of the accused persons has been identified by the Police as Ajit Kumar, who looted a cattle-loaded truck when it was traveling to a nearby Gaushala last week. The accused is said to have been helped by 5 other persons who also have been booked and arrested by the police.

As per the reports, the incident happened last week on 14th August. However, it came to the fore only after the UP Police confirmed to the media that a cow smuggling racket was busted in Chandauli. The police said that the FIR in the case was booked on 15th August. However, the accused Ajit Kumar was arrested on 19th August while he attempted to flee to Bihar amid the investigation.

“On August 14, two pickup trucks of cattle were seized. A case was registered and the accused were arrested… When the cattle were being sent to a ‘gaushala’, some unknown persons stopped the vehicle and looted it. A case was registered for the same. An accused, Ajit Kumar was caught while going to Bihar… Ajit Kumar and other 5 people were arrested on the spot… More arrests will take place soon,” Chandauli Superintendent of Police Aditya Langeh said on Monday, 19th August.

The accused persons looted the truck loaded with cattle when it was moving towards a gaushala. The police reached the spot immediately after being informed and found that the cattle were stacked and tied closely to prevent them from moving. The police seized two such trucks and arrested accused Ajit Kumar while he tried to flee to Bihar.

The Police have also seized 7 mobile phones and Rs 3160 from the accused person. “Apart from these 6 arrests, some people have been identified who are believed to be a part of this racket. They are Ram Jaggi, Ayush Yadav, and more. These people will also be soon arrested. The currently arrested persons have criminal records in their names. They have earlier been booked in several cases of theft,” Chandauli SP added.

Cow smuggling and slaughtering are a crime in Uttar Pradesh and many other states in India as cows are worshiped and hold sacred importance in Hinduism. Cows are typically connected to Hindu deities like Lord Krishna and are seen as symbols of maternity and life by many. For this, in the Hindu faith, it is extremely insulting to hurt or kill a cow.

In a state with a significant Hindu population like Uttar Pradesh, cow smuggling becomes a very sensitive issue. In the past, several such incidents of smuggling or cow slaughter have resulted in tensions within the state. Like several other Indian states, Uttar Pradesh has strong legislation prohibiting the killing of cows, bulls, and bullocks. The Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955, was passed to outlaw the killing of cows and to establish rules for the sale and transportation of cattle.

Despite such strict laws, incidents of cow smuggling, cattle smuggling, or slaughter continue to appear, raising concerns about the issue. Such incidents also call for stricter laws and punishment against the accused persons involved.

Further investigation into the case is underway.

‘India has a population problem, since Emergency period, nobody has focused on a solution’: Narayana Murthy on forced sterilisation of thousands under Indira Gandhi rule

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‘India has a population problem, since Emergency period, nobody has focused on a solution’: Narayana Murthy on forced sterilisation of thousands under Indira Gandhi rule

The co-founder of Infosys, NR Narayana Murthy, emphasized the growing population of India as a significant concern on 18th August during the convocation ceremony at the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He added that the nation’s sustainability has been threatened by the lack of focus on population management since the Emergency era. “India faces significant challenges related to population, per capita land availability, and healthcare facilities,” he expressed during his address at the institution where he was invited as the chief guest.

He then compared India to other countries including China and the United States and stated, “Since the Emergency period, we Indians have not paid enough attention to population control. This poses a risk of making our country unsustainable. In comparison, countries such as the US, Brazil and China have far higher per capita land availability.” He also discussed the responsibility of a true professional to advance the country’s growth. “This contribution depends on having high aspirations, dreaming big and working hard to turn those dreams into reality.”

He also touched on the significance of the sacrifices made by one generation to advance the interests of the following and voiced, “One generation must make many sacrifices to improve the lives of the next. My parents, siblings and teachers made significant sacrifices for my progress and my presence here as the chief guest is proof that their sacrifices were not in vain.”

1,670 degrees were handed out at the convocation ceremony. 34 gold medals were presented to postgraduate students and 13 to those who were undergraduates.

The ace businessman earlier caused controversy last year in October when he suggested that young people should work seventy hours a week to increase the nation’s total output on the 3one4 Capital podcast “The Record.” He conveyed, “I request that our youngsters must say, ‘This is my country, I want to work 70 hours a week’.” During the 26th Bengaluru Tech Summit in September of that year, Narayana Murthy highlighted his distaste for freebies and stated that “nothing should be given for free” in an open discussion with Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha. He also believed that a “poor” nation like India could accelerate its development with the aid of compassionate capitalism.

Trauma care unit vandalised, doctor attacked: Amid protests over rape-murder at RG Kar hospital, family members of dead patient attack SSKM hospital

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Trauma care unit vandalised, doctor attacked: Amid protests over rape-murder at RG Kar hospital, family members of dead patient attack SSKM hospital

On Sunday (18th August), the family members of a deceased patient attacked the trauma care unit of SSKM hospital in Kolkata after accusing doctors of medical negligence.

The accused ambushed the healthcare facility, carried out vandalism and physically assaulted an on-duty doctor named Subrata Shur. In visuals shared on social media, the victim could be seen in a wounded state with his face covered in bruises.

The incident took place amid the ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

While speaking about the matter, a police official informed, “His family members came to the hospital and started vandalising the area, alleging that negligence by doctors had led to the youth’s death.”

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee took to social media to inform that the accused has connections to a powerful Minister of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). “This isn’t just an attack on an individual—it’s a direct assault on the very fabric of our society,” she said in a tweet.

“Under TMC’s disastrous rule, Bengal has devolved into a nightmare where safety is a distant dream for everyone—be it women, frontline workers, or ordinary citizens. The reign of terror under this administration continues unabated. How much longer will Bengal endure this chaos and lawlessness?” she added, demanding the resignation of Mamata Banerjee.

A team of police was deployed at the hospital. While some media reports suggested that none of the accused were arrested, a report by ABP Ananda claimed that 3 relatives of the deceased patient were nabbed.

Tamil Nadu: Stray dog attack leaves 25 Injured in Kallakurichi, 4-year-old child succumbs to rabies in Ranipet

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Tamil Nadu: Stray dog attack leaves 25 Injured in Kallakurichi, 4-year-old child succumbs to rabies in Ranipet

On 17th August, a stray dog went on a biting rampage and attacked 25 people including seven children in a village near Chinna Salem of district Kallakurichi and a village near Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu. The dog bit the victims on the limbs and faces.

As per a police statement, several people had gathered for a temple festival in V Mamandur near Chinna Salem. A dog suddenly started attacking and biting people. Over 15 devotees were bitten by the dog in a short span. The villagers somehow managed to chase the rouge dog away.

The same dog later reached the neighbouring village Panaiyanthur in district Cuddalore and bit another dozen people. By the time this report was published, there was no information if the dog was caught or not.  the victims were treated at Chinna Salem government general hospital in Kallakurichi where they received rabies shots.

4-year-old died of rabies despite getting vaccination

In other news, a four-year-old boy died of rabies on 13th August, 17 days after he was bitten by a stray dog in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu. The incident took place on 27th July after which the dog was stoned to death by the angry villagers. The victim, identified as Nirmal, was the son of B Kalaivani and Balaji. His father is an auto rickshaw driver from Gandhipuram in Arakkonam Talum. On the evening of 27th July, Nirmal was playing outside his house when the stray dog attacked him. He sustained injuries to his mouth. He was rushed to the hospital where he received a four-dose rabies vaccine.

He was then shifted to Chengalpattu Government Hospital and remained in intensive care for 15 days. Initially, his condition stabilised but soon after he was brought home, he started showing symptoms including shouting and crying. He was taken to the hospital where the parents were informed that the rabies virus infected his nervous system. The doctors gave him only two days to live. On the 13th, he succumbed to the infection. Doctors believe that as the wound was in proximity with the brain, the infection travelled faster and affected the nervous system. Another 11-year-old kid was also attacked by the same dog but he was declared safe after re-examination.

Stray dog attack leaves 17 people injured in one hour in Gorakhpur

On 14th August, a 22-year-old man named Ashish Yadav became one of the 17 victims of a series of attacks by a stray dog in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Ashish was attending a call outside his house while walking casually when the stray dog attack left him in shock. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

The CCTV video was recorded at around 9:45 PM on 14th August outside Ashish’s house. Ashish, who is a BBA student, was walking casually attending a call. Suddenly, a stray dog came from behind and attacked him. Ashish tried to get away and managed to do so for a couple of seconds but the dog kept biting him. By the end of the attack, the dog bit Ashish on his leg, arm and mouth. As the dog ran away, Ashish’s family members also rushed out and Ashish was seen getting inside the house holding his bleeding face.

Reports suggest that Ashish was not the only victim of the dog’s attack. 16 other people from the locality were attacked by the same dog in under 60 minutes, including women and children. After Ashish, the dog attacked a woman who was outside her house. After that woman, the dog went on to attack two girls who were playing outside their home.

Stray dog menace in India

In recent years, the problem of stray dogs has increased exponentially in India. Because of the failure of civic authorities and the ‘activism’ of so-called animal lovers for the stray dogs without any responsiblity, the attacks on humans have increased. In an answer to the question posed by BJP leader Atul Gard in Lok Sabha, the government informed that there were 30 lakh dog bite cases reported in the country in 2023 alone and 286 people lost their lives due to rabies.

On 8th August, it was reported that an 18-month-old boy was hospitalised after a stray dog attacked him near Satavahana University in Karimnagar district. In the CCTV footage, the toddler, identified as Harinandan, could be seen playing with another child on the roadside when the dog pounced on him, inflicting severe injuries. The victim’s mother, who was nearby, rushed and rescued the child, chasing the dog away.

On 27th July, it was reported that 11, including three children, were injured in a stray dog attack in Kharar, Punjab. A 5-year-old was admitted to the hospital in serious condition.

On 10th March, a pack of stray dogs attacked and dragged a 5-year-old girl in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. She suffered multiple dog bites before locals could rescue her.

Bushra Bibi’s ‘spiritual powers’ were info planted by ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed to ‘control’ Imran Khan: Pakistan media reports

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Bushra Bibi’s ‘spiritual powers’ were info planted by ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed to ‘control’ Imran Khan: Pakistan media reports

 New details have emerged in an ongoing probe into the relationship between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and former ISI Director-General Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to sources cited by The Express Tribune, General Hameed maintained contact with Imran Khan through his wife, Bushra Bibi. Hameed allegedly provided information to Bushra Bibi in advance, which she would then convey to Imran Khan, presenting it as divine inspiration.

When this information later proved to be accurate, it reportedly reinforced the PTI founder’s belief in Bushra Bibi’s spiritual abilities, while in reality, it was Hameed who had shared the information.

The probe took an unexpected turn after the former ISI chief’s arrest when an iPhone discovered in Chakwal reportedly unveiled details of his relationship with Imran Khan. According to sources, Bushra Bibi’s patience is reportedly wearing thin, The Express Tribune noted.

There are indications that Imran Khan’s wife might be considering cooperating with authorities, potentially testifying in exchange for immunity and distancing herself and her close associate, Farah Gogi, from the ongoing controversies.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Imran Khan stated that he does not feel intimidated by the arrest of General Faiz Hameed, as reported by The Express Tribune.

Speaking informally with reporters in Adiala Jail, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan said that he would not have called for a judicial commission if he were afraid.

On August 12, Pakistan’s military announced that General Hameed had been arrested due to “multiple instances of violation” of the Army Act following his retirement in December 2022, according to Geo News.

The military further stated, “The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated, and Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody.”

The Pakistani military explained that the action against the former ISI chief was in line with the orders of the Supreme Court, which in 2023 called for an investigation after a land development company named Top City filed a petition, Geo News reported. The company alleged that Hameed and his brother had acquired ownership of several properties and had even blackmailed the company’s owner. 


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

‘She is engaging in duplicity’: Parents of deceased trainee doctor slams CM Mamata Banerjee for suppressing public anger, say they lost faith in her and police tried to hush up the case

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‘She is engaging in duplicity’: Parents of deceased trainee doctor slams CM Mamata Banerjee for suppressing public anger, say they lost faith in her and police tried to hush up the case

Days after the horrific rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee female doctor in Kolkata’s RG Medical Hospital, her parents told the media that they are not satisfied with the state government’s action in their case and slammed the Chief Minister for indulging in “duplicity”. While interacting with the media on Sunday (18th August), the grieving parents said they had lost faith in CM Mamata Banerjee. They explained that while she is ‘doing protest to demand Justice in their daughter’s case’, she is suppressing public anger and trying to stop the protest that is seeking Justice for their daughter. 

They further stated that the Police didn’t do a good job at all and only tried to hush up their daughter’s case. According to them, the Police hurried their daughter’s post-mortem and attempted to remove her body as soon as possible. Her father said that even when three bodies were present at the crematorium, their daughter’s body was cremated first. They said that no one from the department or the college cooperated with them and added that the “entire department” was involved in the incident.  

Speaking with news agency ANI, her father said that they are not satisfied with CM Mamata Banerjee as they accused her of putting common people who are seeking Justice for their daughter in jail. 

He said, “The CM is talking about providing justice, but then attempts are being made to put the common people demanding justice in jail. We are not satisfied with the CM. We have refused to take any compensation…”

Expressing disappointment with the initial inquiry, he added, “No results have come out of the inquiry that is being done. We hope we will get results… No one from the department or the college cooperated with us. The entire department is involved in this… There were three bodies at the crematorium but our daughter’s body was cremated first…” 

Her mother also criticised CM Banerjee stating, “She (Mamata Banerjee) said that the culprit will be arrested as soon as possible, but nothing has happened so far. One person has been arrested. I am sure many more are involved in this incident. I think the entire department is responsible for the incident… The police did not do a good job at all. I feel that the Chief Minister is trying to stop the protest, today she imposed Section 144 here so that people cannot protest.”

Responding to a query about the Police Commissioner, she said, “They did not cooperate with us at all, they only tried to hush up the case as soon as possible. Their attempt was to get the post-mortem done as soon as possible and remove the body.”

The parents of the deceased female trainee doctor who was raped and murdered on 9th August also recalled the devastating moment when they first saw their daughter’s body, battered and draped only in a bed sheet. 

They recalled the late-night call that initially informed them that their daughter was sick. When they contacted the caller back, they were asked to rush to the hospital as the administration informed them that their daughter had allegedly committed ‘suicide’.

Recounting the initial response of the Hospital administration in the case, her mother told ANI, “First we got a call from the hospital that your daughter is sick, then the call was disconnected. After that when I called and asked what happened, they told me to come to the hospital. When we called again, the (caller) identified himself as Assistant Super and said your daughter has committed suicide. She went to duty on Thursday, we got this call on Friday at 10:53 am. When we reached there, we were not allowed to see her, we were allowed to see her at 3 o’clock.” 

She added, “Her pants were open, there was only one piece of cloth on her body. Her hand was broken, blood was coming out of her eyes, mouth. Just by looking at her, it seemed that someone had murdered her. I told them it is not suicide, it’s a murder. We worked so hard to make our daughter a doctor but she was murdered.” 

Speaking with NDTV, the father also stated that the initial call informed him that his daughter had allegedly died by suicide. It is pertinent to note that the autopsy report has revealed that it is a case of rape and murder. 

He told NDTV, “I received a call at 11 pm, reached the hospital at 12 am, and only at 3:30 am did I finally see her body. Only I know what I went through when I saw her. There were no clothes on her body. She was only draped in a bedsheet. Her legs were apart, with one hand on her head.”

He added, “We have lost everything; we have nothing left. We want justice.” 

Strikingly, facing mounting criticism over the government’s mishandling of the case, CM Banerjee took out a protest rally from Moulali to the Dorina Crossing area of Kolkata on Friday to demand Justice for the woman doctor. 

Referring to her protest march, the father of the deceased victim took a dig at her and said that he had lost faith in Mamata Banerjee. 

He said, “Early on, I had full faith in her, but now, no. She is asking for justice, but what is she saying that for? She can take charge of that; she is doing nothing.” 

While speaking with reporters earlier, he raised questions on CM Banerjee’s “duplicity”.

He said, “The Chief Minister speaks at length, walking the streets demanding justice for my daughter. Yet, at the same time, she attempts to suppress public anger. Why is she engaging in duplicity? Is she afraid of people? We have questions that need answers. Those who are protesting freely are finding their voices stifled by the Chief Minister. While she herself takes to the streets in protest, she is simultaneously making arrangements to ensure that others’ protests do not take place.” 

The victim’s mother, standing next to her husband, also slammed the Banerjee government and highlighted the grave concerns of women’s safety in Bengal. 

Citing Mamata Banerjee government’s scheme names, she urged Bengalis to first ask for the safety of their daughters before availing of any of these pseudo schemes. 

She said, “All the schemes by Mamata Banerjee – the Kanyashree scheme, the Lakshmi scheme – all pseudo. Whoever wants to avail of these schemes, before availing them, kindly see if your Lakshmi at home is safe at all.” 

Meanwhile, she also expressed gratitude to all those protesting and raising their voice to seek Justice for their daughter and urged them to continue their support till the culprits are caught. 

She said, “Through you (media), we want to give a message to the people of the whole country. We are grateful to all the countrymen, people of the world, and the state, we request that you stand with us until the accused is caught. We only wish that this should not happen to any mother, no one should lose their child like us…”

As West Bengal police starts crackdown on social media for comments on RG Kar hospital incident, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari offers free legal help to recipients of police notices

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As West Bengal police starts crackdown on social media for comments on RG Kar hospital incident, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari offers free legal help to recipients of police notices

Following the nationwide outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal has launched a massive crackdown on social media users. Now, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has free legal assistance to social media users who have been targeted by Bengal police for their online comments.

The cyber cell of Kolkata Police has issued notices to hundreds of people for posting various comments and allegations over the incident. The police have also registered FIR against many people for their comments on social media accusing them of spreading fake news over the incident. Moreover, the police have summoned several prominent persons, including a TMC leader, senior doctors and BJP leaders.

The police have also forced a large number of people to delete their posts threatening them with legal action, and most people have complied. Amid the spree of notices issued by the overactive cyber cell of Kolkata Police after the case was handed over to the CBI, the leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari today announced that he will offer legal assistance to recipients of such notices free of cost.

He said that it has come to his notice that various Social Media Users across the State as well as from different parts of the country are receiving notices from  Kolkata Police, West Bengal Police and their Cyber Crime Departments, directing them to delete certain posts and threatening them of strict penal action. Mostly Social Media Users are receiving Notices under Section 168 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) 2023, for posting content related to the RG Kar rape & murder incident, which are critical of the State Govt, Police & Administration, Adhikari added.

Therefore, Suvendu Adhikari said that if the social media post that attracted police notice is not outright vulgar and it only contained opinion of the user, he will offer free legal assistance against the police action.

The senior BJP leader said, “I believe Free Speech is the backbone of a healthy Democracy. So if anyone is being harassed for just posting their opinion and if the post is not outright vulgar, I am ready to provide Legal Assistance at free of cost.

Suvendu Adhikari asked the victims of police censorship actions to forward the police notice along with relevant details of the recipient to his email ID [email protected].

“My legal team will contact you and render legal services,” he added.

Earlier today, Adhikari had claimed that police changed the viscera and blood-stained items in an effort to protect the accused in the RG Kar Hospital’s rape and murder case. Suvendu Adhikari also demanded that CBI should confiscate the phones of CM Mamata Banerjee, Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, RG Kar Hospital’s former principal Sandip Ghosh, DGP Rajeev Kumar, and health secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam. He claimed that when call records and other data of the phones are examined, everything will be clear.

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