On Tuesday, 25th June, in a bizarre incident, a youth identified as Akash was brutally assaulted by a large Muslim mob comprising of 40-50 persons for talking to a burqa-clad girl in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The accused Muslim individuals caught the duo and launched an attack on Akash after threatening and assaulting the girl.
The video of the incident is making rounds on social media in which a girl wearing a burqa can be seen trying to escape from the attack launched by Muslims.
EXCLUSIVE: Hindu youth lynched by Islamist mob for travelling and talking to a burqa clad Muslim girl in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
As per the local reports, the incident occured in the Labour colony area of the city when the girl from the specific community was passing by the Shivaji Maharaj Museum. The girl met the Hindu boy there and they were talking.
Meanwhile, around 40-50 individuals from the specific community were keeping an eye on the girl and arrived at the spot after she was seen talking to the Hindu boy. The accused slapped the girl for talking to a Hindu boy and then moved towards Akash to launch an attack on him. In the meantime, 20-30 additional individuals happened to join him.
Seeing this, the girl asked Akash to run away from the spot. However, the mob belonging to the specific community caught the victim. They continued to assault him until some of the local people informed the police.
On being informed, Police officers Nitin Bogate and Nirmala Pardeshi reached the spot and nab the accused. However, the accused persons managed to flee from the spot on seeing police arriving at the location.
As per the police, the victim boy and the girl also escaped from the spot probably to save their lives. “We are looking for them. A formal complaint will be filed based on the testimonies of the girl and the victim boy. If not, a suo-moto complaint will be filed and the accused persons will be identified and punished,” officer Nitin Bogate said.
With the increasing radicalization among Islamists in India, Hindu men are repeatedly being attacked if they even walk with a female Muslim colleagues or classmates. At these times, Hindu men always end up at the mercy of law enforcement authorities.
Several videos have surfaced on social media in the last year wherein a mob of Islamists is seen harassing, abusing, and assaulting Hindu-Muslim couples under the pretext of combating the ‘Bhagwa Love trap.’
OpIndia last year recorded more than 30 cases where the Islamists attacked Hindu men for talking to Muslim girls. The attacks were carried out under the pretext that a sinister plot was underway to convert Muslim women to Hinduism by luring them into a love trap – a conspiracy theory espoused by Sajjad Nomani in multiple videos. The detailed reports regarding this can be read here and here.
A shocking case of rape and sexual assault of a Hindu woman has come to light in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The victim, a mother, had a dispute with her husband over some issues. During this time, Shah Alam befriended her by hiding his religion and real identity. He introduced himself as a Hindu man named Sahil. It is alleged that he raped and sexually assaulted the victim for 7-8 years on the pretext of marriage. He later started backtracking on his promise and started putting pressure on the woman to convert. When she refused to convert, the accused assaulted her and threatened to kill her family. The police registered an FIR on Monday (24th June 2024) and took the accused Shah Alam into custody.
The incident is from the Modinagar police station area. On Monday (24th June), the victim complained to the police that 7-8 years ago, she had separated from her husband for some reason. During this time, Shah Alam, the son of Hasam Ali, who resides in the Modinagar police station area, came into contact with the victim. Shah Alam assured the woman that he would leave Islam and adopt Hinduism. He also promised to marry the victim.
Shah Alam deceived the woman and raped her several times. During this time, he also had unnatural sex with the victim. It is also alleged that the accused also took one and a half lakh rupees from the victim to start some work. On 13th June, the victim asked Shah Alam to fulfil his promise of marriage. This made Shah Alam angry. He threatened the woman and said, “Don’t ever talk about marriage to me again. If you report me, I will kill you.” Shah Alam also refused to leave Islam. The victim was terrified of the incident.
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She then reached the police station along with members of the Hindu Jagran Manch on Monday and reported the incident. She lodged a complaint with the police on Monday (24th June). The police registered an FIR against Shah Alam under sections 376, 377, and 506 of the IPC. The ACP of the Modinagar area stated that Shah Alam has been taken into custody. Investigation and other necessary actions are being carried out in the case. OpIndia has a copy of the FIR. Meanwhile, the victim presented her case to the media. She stated that Shah Alam introduced himself with a Hindu name Sahil and had identified himself as a Brahmin.
In the same video, the victim further revealed Shah Alam’s misdeeds. He said, “I am a Mohammedan. I will not marry you. If you want to marry me, go to the village mosque and recite the Kalma.” Shah Alam also threatened to kill the victim along with her children.
In the conflict-hit Manipur, the police have busted a massive racket of issuing counterfeit Aadhaar and voter ID cards to illegal immigrants in Manipur. A special police team has been tracking the racket and arresting several accused in recent times, NDTVreported, citing sources.
The police have arrested two illegal infiltrators from Myanmar residing in the Churachandpur district of Manipur. Two fake identity cards were recovered from their possession. The police said that they are investigating numerous such cases.
Illegal immigrants from Myanmar with fake Aadhaar and voter ID cards in Manipur (Source: NDTV)
The police official told NDTV that illegal immigrants can write the name of any place in address, based on what the criminals running the racket ‘advise’ them to write.
Notably, Southern Manipur is the epicentre of the state government’s low-decibel operation to nab illegal immigrants carrying fake identity documents including Aadhaar and voter ID. The state government said that this is not limited to Manipur and they see it as a threat to national security.
The biometrics of Myanmar refugees fleeing violence between junta forces and pro-democracy militants are being recorded in Manipur. However, illegal immigrants who avoid Indian authorities’ attempts to capture their biometrics are the ones who contact the bogus Aadhaar gangs. The authorities are taking action against such illegal immigration and identity fraud rings.
Action against fake identity rackets and illegal immigrants in the last few years
Back in 2018, 10 people were arrested for involvement in two fake Aadhaar card rackets operating from the bordering towns of Jirbhim and Moreh. Of the 10 arrested, 9 were illegal Muslim immigrants from Myanmar. One Indian woman Paritha Begum from Tamil Nadu was also arrested. The police raided the house one Mohammad Tomba at Moreh and seized two laptops, four Aadhaar Cards, one printer machine, one laminating film machine, plastic sheets, DVDs and photo paper.
Similarly, in May 2018, around 98 illegal immigrants with fake Aadhaar cards were arrested from Imphal City.
In October 2021, Assam Rifles troops arrested 24 Burmese illegal immigrants who were travelling with counterfeit Aadhaar cards along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district. This came about a week after 11 Myanmar nationals were arrested at Imphal Airport while attempting to board a Delhi-bound flight using forged Aadhaar cards.
Notably, in just two days last year, over 700 illegal immigrants including 301 children from Myanmar entered Manipur.
How the government is tackling the menace of fake Aadhaar cards and voter IDs in Manipur
The proliferation of fake Aadhaar cards and voter IDs in Manipur has emerged as a significant challenge for the Indian government and its agencies. This issue has not only raised concerns about national security but also about the integrity of the electoral process.
In recent years, Manipur has witnessed an increase in the circulation of counterfeit identification documents, including Aadhaar cards and voter IDs. These fake documents are often used by illegal immigrants and individuals involved in fraudulent activities. The use of such documents undermines the credibility of the national identification system and poses risks to both security and governance.
Last year, over 1000 fake voter identity cards were recovered from the razed houses of Kukis in the Kakching district.
Notably, the authorities have taken several steps to tackle the fake Aadhaar and voter IDs being obtained by illegal immigrants from Myanmar.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has intensified the verification process for Aadhaar cards. Enhanced biometric authentication and cross-checking with other government databases are being used to ensure the authenticity of the issued IDs . Notably, various government agencies, including the Election Commission of India (ECI), UIDAI, and local law enforcement, are collaborating to tackle the issue.
Given Manipur’s proximity to international borders, border security has been intensified. Manipur shares a long and porous border with Myanmar, making it easier for people to cross over illegally. The challenging terrain and inadequate border security infrastructure contribute to the ease of illegal crossings. However, the Border Security Force and other agencies are conducting rigorous checks to prevent the inflow of illegal immigrants and counterfeit documents. The seriousness of the influx of illegal immigrants from Myanmar entering and settling in India can be understood from this that the number of illegal Myanmar nationals living in shelter homes in eight villages has outnumbered the locals, as claimed by a local MLA.
The government has also been pushing for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to identify illegal immigrants. In addition, the establishment of detention centres is part of the government’s efforts to manage illegal immigration. OpIndia has reported about the Manipur government deporting illegal immigrants in such detention centres. On 8th May this year, the Manipur government announced the completion of the first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar “without any discrimination”.
In June this year, the Manipur government deported 38 illegal immigrants belonging to Myanmar through the Integrated Check Post (ICP), Moreh.
The influx of Kuki-Chin people and the Manipur problem
In August last year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the situation in Manipur began with an influx of Chin-Kuki refugees from nearby Myanmar after the military rulers there launched a crackdown on militants in 2021. These illegal immigrants arriving in Manipur aroused fears of a demographic change in the region.
“A Kuki Democratic Front started a movement there, and the military rulers launched a crackdown on them. As there is no border fencing, a large number of Kuki brothers came to Manipur and Mizoram as refugees. As the Kuki refugees settled down in the forests of Manipur valley, there were fears of a demographic change,” Shah said.
Amit Shah has time and again emphasised the importance of holding talks to resolve disputes with concerned parties—Kukis and Meteis. However, the Home Minister made it clear in April that a separate Kuki-Zo dominant Union Territory would not be formed as he stated the state “would not be allowed to break apart under any circumstances”.
The Kuki-Zo community has still been pressing for its separate UT demand. Recently, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) wrote to Amit Shah to demand a separate union territory for Kuki-Zo tribals.
The Zo people and their demand for ‘Kukiland’
the Zo people, also known as Zomi, Chin-Kuki-Mizo, are an ethnic group inhabiting the hilly regions of India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. Their historical origins trace back to the Chin Hills of Myanmar and the adjoining areas of Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland in India. During the British colonial rule, these tribes were converted on a large scale by Christian missionaries. As OpIndia reported recently, several Kuki-Chin militant groups have been carrying out killings, kidnappings, and extortions in Manipur, and are closely involved in the ongoing ethnic strife in the north-eastern state.
Recently, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina had warned about the alleged designs of the US to carve out a Christian nation “Zogam” for Zo people. It is said to be on the lines of “Zalengam” [land of freedom], a proposed Kuki State. This separate nation would comprise large parts of Sagaing Division and the Chin state of Myanmar, the Indian state of Mizoram, and Kuki-inhabited areas of Manipur, and the Bandarban district and adjoining areas of Bangladesh’s Chittagong division. Several Kuki-Chin militant groups active in Myanmar and Bangladesh have joined forces with Islamic terrorist groups as well.
In the words of an Intelligence Bureau official, “Kuki-Chins have got tens of thousands of Chins from neighbouring Myanmar to illegally enter Manipur and settle down in the state, thus boosting the Kuki-Chin population of the state exponentially. Notably, these Kuki militant groups earn money through the cultivation of opium and trafficking drugs, including synthetic drugs, from Myanmar and Manipur through Mizoram and Bangladesh.
On Wednesday (June 26), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla came down heavily on the Congress party after assuming his charge upon being re-elected to the post. He condemned the ‘dictatorial’ proclamation of Emergency that was announced by the previous Congress government led by then PM Indira Gandhi in 1975. He described it as the black chapter in India’s history. He also asked the House to observe 2 minutes of silence to mourn the ‘murder of democracy’, a day after the country entered the 50th year of Emergency that started in June 1975.
Addressing the Lok Sabha, Om Birla said, “This house condemns the Emergency that was imposed in 1975 in the strongest terms. We also laud the determination of all those who staunchly opposed the Emergency, struggled, and performed the duty of safeguarding India’s democracy. 25th June 1975 will always be remembered as a black chapter in Indian history. On that day, then PM Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency in the country and made a major blow to the constitution drafted by Dr BR Ambedkar.”
The Lok Sabha speaker slammed the erstwhile Congress-led government for imposing dictatorship on India. He also highlighted the excesses which were committed during the Emergency period.
He added, “Throughout the world, India is the mother of democracy. In India, discussions deliberations, and democratic setup have always been supported, encouraged, and safeguarded. ‘Tanashahi’ (dictatorship) was imposed on such a country by Indira Gandhi and India’s democratic ethos was trampled upon and freedom of expression was strangulated. Citizens rights were snatched from them. It was an era when opposition leaders were incarcerated and the entire country was turned into a Jail cell. The then-dictatorial government introduced numerous restrictions on media and the judiciary’s independence was curtailed. That period of Emergency was a dark phase of injustice in our history.”
Om Birla starts his new term as speaker by condemning the ‘Tanashashi’ of Indira Gandhi led Congress govt for imposing emergency. Mourns the murder of democracy in 1975 with 2-minute silence, reiterates Parliament’s resolve to protect the constitution. pic.twitter.com/E528uk9CU1
At a time when the Congress party steered by Gandhi scion Rahul is claiming to be championing the cause of democracy and safeguarding the Constitution, Speaker Om Birla cited how the previous Congress government had made major assaults on the Constitution and brought sweeping amendments.
He further stated, “During that time, the Congress government made several such decisions that trampled the essence of our constitution. They amended the Maintenance of Internal Security Act so that the judiciary could not give justice to leaders jailed under the MISA act. To stop the media from publishing the truth, several laws were brought, and brought the 39th to 42nd amendment to the Constitution to centralise power in one person’s hand, exercise control over the judiciary, basic doctrines of the Constitution could be finished and citizens’ rights were repressed. “
He added, “Not only this, then PM Indira Gandhi talked about committed bureaucracy and committed judiciary which is an example of her undemocratic style of functioning. With it, the Emergency brought several social challenges and dictatorial tendencies that wrecked the poor and Dalits. People were forced to undergo sterilisation by the Congress government. This house expresses sympathies to all those people.”
The 1975-1977 period was a black phase that makes us remember democratic structure, principles, and judicial independence. As we are entering the 50th year of Emergency, Lok Sabha reiterates its commitment to the maintenance, protection, and safeguard of DR. BR Ambedkar drafted Constitution. We are committed to ensuring the rule of law and decentralisation of power. We praise all the people for their faith in the democratic setup and struggle. Because of the Emergency ended and the democratic setup was re-established, the Lok Sabha speaker noted.
Om Birla asserted, “Our young generation should know about the black phase of democracy. During the dark phase of the Emergency, scores of people lost their lives at the hands of Congress’ dictatorial government. We (the house) will observe 2 minutes of silence in their honour.”
Notably, the Lok Sabha speaker made these remarks after PM Modi introduced ministers to the LS. Following his scathing remarks condemning the Emergency, the Lok Sabha then adjourned the house till tomorrow.
61 people have died due to the Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy, as per the Kallakurichi District Collectorate.
Currently, 91 people are undergoing treatment at the Government Kallakurichi Medical College and Hospital and 32 people have died at the Government Kallakurichi Medical College and Hospital. 20 people have been discharged from the Government Kallakurichi Medical College, as per the hospital authorities.
10 people have been admitted to the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research(JIPMER) Puducherry and a total of 6 have been discharged from the hospital. A total of four people have passed away at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education Research.
30 people are undergoing treatment at the Salem Medical College while 21 have passed away, as reported by hospital authorities.
Four people have passed away in the Villupuram Medical College due to consumption of illicit liquor and 4 are currently admitted in the the Villupuram Medical College.
One person has been admitted to the Royapettah Greater Hospital in Chennai. Two people have been discharged from Sri Sanjeevi Hospital.
A total of 136 people have been admitted to five hospitals. The total count of people affected due to consumption of illicit liquor has now increased to 225.
Earlier today, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairman Kishor Makwana along with the Deputy Chairman of Tamil Nadu Commission for Scheduled Castes (TNCSC) Puneeth Pandian and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the National Aditya Vidarbha Commission Sanmeet Kaur met the family members of the people who died due to the consumption of illicit liquor in Karunapuram area of the Kallakurichi district.
On Wednesday the Tamil Nadu assembly saw uproarious scenes as the AIDMK leaders clad in black shirts protested inside and outside the house. The AIADMK legislators, including the leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, were later suspended from the current Assembly session for disrupting the House proceedings.
(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)
On 26th June, the Bombay High Court rejected an appeal from nine female students contesting a Mumbai college’s dress code, which forbade students from wearing Islamic headgear, stoles, burqas, hijabs and other items on campus. The students who are enrolled in second and third-year B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Computer Science) courses of NG Acharya and DK Marathe College filed a petition against the institution, but it was dismissed by a division bench of Justices A S Chandurkar and Rajesh Patil, who stated that they were not inclined to interfere with the decision taken by the educational institution.
They submitted a petition to the High Court earlier this month, contesting a decision made by the NG Acharya and DK Marathe College of Art, Science and Commerce of the Chembur Trombay Education Society that enforced a dress code that barred students from entering the building with burqas, stoles, caps, badges or hijabs. The petitioners claimed that such a directive violated their fundamental rights of choice, privacy and practice of their religion. The plea termed the college’s action “arbitrary, unreasonable, bad-in-law and perverse” and charged that it was a “colourable exercise of power.”
The college during the hearing last week asserted that the goal of the restriction is to prevent the display of religious symbols, with the exception of those that are considered to be an integral component of the basic right to practice one’s faith such as the turban worn by Sikhs. Senior counsel Anil Anturkar, on behalf of the college, clarified that the prohibition is for all religious symbols and does not specifically target Muslims. He underlined that, except in cases when they are required under the fundamental right to religion, the college’s policy bans the open display of religious symbols.
Altaf Khan, the petitioner’s attorney, presented specific Quranic verses to the High Court to bolster their argument that the hijab is a mandatory component of Islam. In addition to their right to freedom of religion, he alleged the petitioners were challenging the college’s decision by invoking their rights to privacy and choice. He alleged that this issue deals with older college students who have a dress code but not a uniform, setting it apart from the Karnataka High Court’s ruling on the hijab ban at junior institutions.
He contended that the dress code was implemented through WhatsApp without any legal foundation, drawing a comparison to the Karnataka case where a uniform policy that was already in place was enforced. He emphasized that the petitioners’ rights to autonomy, bodily integrity and choice have been breached by the dress code. Anil Anturkar pointed out that the rule did not apply only to Muslims but to all students as well and he urged the petitioners to provide evidence that the wearing of the hijab is a mandatory Islamic religious practice. He maintained that rather than wearing religious insignia, pupils need to concentrate on their studies.
He further stressed that when the petitioners applied for admission, they were aware of the dress code. He added that the college would also object if someone was to put on additional religious symbols in the future, for instance, a gada (mace) or bhagwa (saffron) outfit. The university’s legal representative questioned whether the writ petition could be upheld, noting that this case does not include a state instrumentality, in contrast to Karnataka, where a government decree outlawing the hijab was challenged.
Altaf Khan refuted the accusation of discord, stating that the petitioners had been donning hijabs for two years without causing any strife. He alleged that the ban is against Justice KS Puttaswamy’s verdict on the right to privacy as well as Articles 19 and 21. He declared that the case solely addresses the petitioners’ complaints and does not pertain to the general public interest. He remarked that there is no justification for the dress regulation and the hijab is also Indian. He mentioned that the dress code prevents students from Muslim, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Class communities from having greater access to education by listing a number of rules and regulations.
The submission claimed that the petitioners have been using the hijab and niqab for a number of years, both inside and outside of the college. The institution recently published an updated notice titled “Instruction for Student” over a WhatsApp message and its website. The letter implemented a dress code that specifically prohibits the wearing of stoles, caps, badges, niqabs, burkhas and hijabs. The petitioners alleged that the directives undermine their rights provided by Articles 14, 19, 21, 25, 26, and 29 of the Indian Constitution and are unlawful, arbitrary and unreasonable. They also asserted that these instructions are not supported by any statutory authority.
The petitioners made their request to the college administration and principal on 13th May, asking them to lift the ban on the headscarf, burka, and hijab and permit them “as a matter of right of choice, dignity, and privacy in the classroom.” They also brought their grievance to the attention of the United Grant Commission, the University’s chancellor, and the vice-chancellor for support and urged them to step in and uphold an inclusive learning environment. They filed the case in the High Court after not getting a response to their complaints.
On Wednesday, 26th June, the Madhya Pradesh Police arrested an individual identified as Mohammed Salman for molesting a Hindu minor girl from Dhar. The incident is said to have happened when the victim was going home after school. The accused reportedly blocked her on her way home and molested her. The Hindu activists have taken cognizance of the event and demanded strict action against the accused person.
As per the reports, the incident came to the fore only after the girl reached home and informed her parents. The parents then filed a police complaint demanding strict action against the accused person.
The Police arrested the individual and launched an investigation into the case. Meanwhile, the administration decided to raze down the illegal shop belonging to the accused. Accused Salman operates a vegetable shop in a village in Dhar. He is said to have molested a Hindu girl who studied in 8th standard at a local school.
Mohd Salman Arrested for Molesting Minor Hindu Girl
Dhar, MP: Mohd Salman, a vegetable seller, attempted to molest a 15-year-old Hindu girl and threatened her.
The incident occurred when she was returning home from school. The victim is an 8th-grade student.
As per the Police, the accused stopped the girl under the guise of asking address at around noon on 25th June. He then clicked derogatory photos of her and molested her. He also threatened the girl to circulate her image and cooperate with her in his derogatory activities. The girl somehow managed to escape from the spot and reach home.
The accused has been charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, POCSO, 2012, and also SC/ST Act. The Hindus meanwhile asked the local administration to take action against the accused after which the latter’s illegal property was razed to ground.
An alarming gang rape incident has come to light from Jalandhar, Punjab. On 24th June, a 24-year-old female student who hails from Odisha was brutally gang-raped by three men disguised as Nihangs. The victim is enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The gang rape incident took place on the night of 24th June when the victim went out to eat at a food court near Dhilwan Gate along with her friends.
According to police, the victim was with her two male friends at the time of the incident, all students of the same class. At around 1 AM, three men arrived at the food stall on bikes. Two of them were in traditional Nihang attire and armed with daggers. They approached the students and questioned the victim’s friends about their intentions in an intimidating manner, asking what were they doing at that time with a lone girl. They then forced her friends to leave the place claiming they would safely drop the girl back.
They forcibly made her sit on their two-wheeler, saying they would drop her at her campus. But Instead of taking the girl back to the campus, they took her to a secluded place and gang-raped her. After committing the crime, they left the traumatised student and fled the scene.
After that, the victim called her friends and requested them to rescue her. Her friends rushed to the spot for her aid and took her to the hospital. Patara police were informed about the incident, after which the police swung into action.
By Tuesday morning, the three suspects identified as Aman, Ranveer Singh and Manjit Singh were arrested by the police. SHO Baljeet Singh said in a statement that one of the accused is employed at a government water treatment plant, another is a student and the third one runs an electric goods shop. The police confirmed that though the accused were dressed as Nihangs they did not belong to the community. They were taken to Civil Hospital for medical examination before being remanded in police custody for further questioning.
According to the police, the victim said in her complaint that she and her friends were enjoying a meal at the food court when three men arrived on a bike who were dressed in Nihang attire. They questioned her friends about why they were with the victim so late at night. They intimidated the friends and managed to scare them away while assuring them that they would drop her back safely. However, they took her to a secluded place to gang rape her.
An FIR has been registered based on the victim’s complaint and the accused were granted police remand by the court. SHO assured that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
OpIndia tried contacting local police but could not connect.
Drug seizures have been reported in numerous locations around Gujarat for a while. Now, Surat Police captured seven persons, including a woman, who were peddling drugs. Narcotics valued at lakhs have been found on them by authorities.
Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi has shared the information on his official social media handle. He declared that there is no place for drugs in the state. He highlighted, “Taking a step further to make the state drug-free, the Gujarat Police has carried out successful operations. Taking a step further to make the state drug-free, the Gujarat Police has carried out successful operations.”
He mentioned that the arrested individuals are Rabia Abdul Razak Shaikh (40) and Safiq Khan Babukhan Pathan (43), both from Mumbai. The minister revealed that the Surat police arrested these people at the railway station before they could deliver drugs in Surat and after further investigation, five more drug dealers connected to the group were taken into custody. He added, “The Gujarat Police has worked vigilantly to keep drugs out of the state, protecting the lives of many youths. Congratulations to the Surat Police for the success of this operation.”
? No entry of drugs in Gujarat!
➡️ Taking a step further to make the state drug-free, the Gujarat Police has carried out successful operations.
The arrested individuals are: – Rabia Abdul Razak Shaikh, Mumbai – Safiq Khan Babukhan Pathan, Mumbai
According to the information, the Surat Crime Branch team conducted surveillance and apprehended Rabia along with her accomplice Safiq on 23rd June. They reached Surat from Mumbai via the Suryanagari Superfast Express (Bandra Terminus to Jodhpur Junction). In response to a confidential tip, the Surat Crime Branch maintained vigilance outside the railway station and arrested Rabia, a resident of Govandi, Maharashtra, and Safiq, a resident of Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, together with 252.34 grams of suspected drugs whose market price is Rs 25,23,400.
A slew of arrests began after questioning the duo. The police learned that they sold drugs to Mohsin Sheikh, Sarfaraz Gadhiyali alias Salman and Faizal, living in Surat and carried out searches in five areas. While looking for the three culprits, the cops reached room number 404 of Cassa Marina Hotel in the Rander area and found Sarfaraz there. 28.790 grams of drugs worth Rs 28,900 was confiscated from him. He is originally from Jambusar in Bharuch and currently stays in Ramnagar, Rander. The police have registered a case against him under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act at Rander Police Station.
Afterwards, the cops caught Faisal Allahrakha Kachra and Yasin Babul Mulla with 31.55 grams of drugs or 3,15,500 MD (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) from the road near Rama Residency in the Rander neighbourhood. A case was registered against the pair under the NDPS Act at the Rander police station. Meanwhile, the police raided Ashfaq Mohammad Yunus Sheikh’s residence after learning that his friend Mohsin Sheikh was hiding there. The cops then stormed Rudrapur Kumbharwad where Ashfaq was apprehended.
Ashfaq attempted to jump from one building’s roof to another in an attempt to flee, but he was injured in the process after which he was brought to the hospital immediately. 14 grams of drugs were discovered on him during the inspection. Syed Asif, also known as Babu was caught by authorities in front of Shruti Ent Hospital & Cochlear Implant Centre in Nanpura and they discovered 27 grams of drugs on him. Surat Crime Branch searched 5 places in total and recovered 354.650 grams of drugs and 1.930 grams of marijuana valued at Rs 37.37 lakhs.
A total of 7 offenders Rabia Bibi Sheikh, Safiq Khan Pathan, Sarfaraz alias Salman, Faisal Kachhara, Yasin Mulla, Ashfaq Sheikh and Syed Asif alias Babu have been arrested by the police. Rabia was the brains behind the operation and she brought the drugs in a school bag. The cops also took away cash and mobile phones from her.
During her prior visits to Surat, she had delivered narcotics to five different individuals. Now, one case has been submitted at DCB police station, one case at Pal Police Station, one at Rander police station and two at Athwalines police station against the accused. Seven crime cases have already been registered against Sarfaraz alias Salman at Rander police station.
Surat police had been working on this case for more than a month and had collected all the details on these criminals. Rabia used to travel to Surat by means of multiple trains, buses and rickshaws. From the start, two constables had been deployed behind Rabia by the police to keep an eye on her every move. Furthermore, her delivery agents were not even aware that they were on the radar of the crime branch. The effort by the Gujarat police has resulted in the confiscation of drugs worth over Rs 2200 crores in the last three months, with Surat police recording the highest number of cases. Drugs worth approximately Rs 9300 crores were seized in the last three years.
Surat Police is holding several drives as part of their “No Drugs in Surat City” campaign. Drone surveillance is being used in addition to strict checking in every other region of the city, including the waterfront. The police are also conducting awareness campaigns and checking at food stands and food corners near educational institutions to prevent young people from becoming addicted to drugs.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from the courtroom, in connection with the Excise policy case.
CBI arrested the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Kejriwal after the Vacation Judge of Delhi Court allowed CBI to examine/interrogate him in the courtroom so that the agency could proceed with his formal arrest.
The court also asked CBI to place on record the material that they have for his arrest.
Kejriwal was today produced before the court of vacation judge Amitabh Rawat in compliance of the production warrant issued by the court yesterday.
During the hearing, Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal, AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and AAP leader Dilip Pandey remained present in the courtroom.
CBI’s Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh extensively argued and opposed submissions by Kejriwal’s lawyer.
The advocate also moved an application seeking a supply of applications for interrogation by CBI and the order passed related to that.
Yesterday, Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and recorded his statement related to the Excise Policy case. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the Excise Policy money laundering case on March 21 this year and presently in Judicial Custody in the case.
One of the lawyers for the Aam Aadmi Party also posted on X, and said that, “The dirty tricks of the Modi government fears the release of Arvind Kejriwal by SC has asked to CBI to make arrest in the same matter almost a year after he joined the investigation. What it shows nothing changed the vindictive mindset of BJP. Shame.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail order passed by the trial court, saying that the trial court should have at least recorded its satisfaction with the fulfilment of twin conditions of section 45 of Prevention of the Money Laundering Act (PMLA) before passing the impugned order.
The vacation bench of Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, while passing the order, said that documents and arguments were not appreciated properly by the trial court.
On June 20, the trial judge granted bail to Kejriwal in the money laundering case. The next day, the ED moved an urgent petition before the High Court challenging the bail order. The High Court heard both sides extensively reserve orders on the ED’s application to stay the bail order and halted the release of Kejriwal until the pronouncement of its order.
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