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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Death of Puri burn victim: Police says ignore social media posts; claims probe in last stage
Odisha police have urged people not to pay attention to social media posts about the death of a 15-year-old girl due to urn injuries, in Puri district, as it is a sensitive matter, involving a minor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Puri superintendent of police, Pinak Mishra, said that the investigation was proceeding towards its conclusion and they were also looking into who recorded and circulated a video clip showing the injured girl speaking, which went viral on Sunday. The incident dates back to 19 July, when the girl's mother filed an FIR at Balanga police station alleging that her daughter had been kidnapped and set on fire by three persons on the banks of the Bhargavi river. With 70% burns, the teenager was airlifted to AIIMS-Delhi the following day, but she died on 2 August. Hours after her death, police stated in a post on X, 'According to the investigation conducted so far, it is clear that no other person is involved.' Her father also remarked, without elaborating, that his daughter was 'under mental pressure and took her life'. Responding to circulating social media posts where the girl was heard speaking about the incident, Mishra appealed for restraint. 'Please do not pay attention to such posts. I also appeal to all that one should refrain from forwarding such sensitive content involving a minor victim,' he said. The SP added that the investigation was almost complete, with police awaiting reports from the forensic science laboratory before submitting a charge sheet in court. 'Initially, there were some specific allegations, which had also been part of the FIR. On that day when the victim was being shifted to the hospital, she had made a similar statement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I think the video that has gone viral was made that day,' Mishra explained. He further noted, 'We are probing into who actually recorded the video and how it went to social media. This was a confidential matter.' Mishra said assistance had been sought from the cyber team and warned against sharing any material involving the minor. 'Since the victim is a minor, her name or video involving her should not go viral. This is a violation of the Juvenile Justice Act,' he said, adding that the victim's final statement had been recorded in the presence of a judicial magistrate. 'We have followed complete transparency in the investigation. The family members of the victims were aware of it. Therefore, I appeal again to ignore the social media video on this matter,' Mishra reiterated. Meanwhile, the political row over the case escalated as senior BJD leaders Lenin Mohanty, Ipsita Sahoo and Subrat Chhatoi accused the BJP government of protecting those responsible for the incident. 'We demand a judicial inquiry into the matter and resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida as the incident took place in her Nimapara assembly constituency. A judicial probe will reveal the truth as the police's role is also suspected,' Mohanty said at a press conference.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Stepfather convicted of sex assaults after 10-year-old's bold testimony in Thane
Thane: A 10-year-old girl's courageous testimony against her stepfather led to his conviction for sexual assaults and exploitation, with a Thane court sentencing him to ten years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) on Monday. Additional Sessions Judge DS Deshmukh convicted the 35-year-old stepfather under the Pocso Act after the victim consistently described how he sexually assaulted the girl multiple times in their home at a chawl in Thane. The incident came to light in April 2019 when neighbours noticed the child had gone missing for two days along with her elder brother. When she returned on April 11, 2019, concerned neighbours questioned her about her whereabouts, leading to the shocking revelation. The girl told the court that her stepfather sexually assaulted her. She also revealed that he committed similar heinous acts earlier when her mother was ill, showing a pattern of abuse that was ongoing. The child's mother died after giving birth to her younger brother, leaving her vulnerable to the predatory behaviour of the man who was supposed to protect her. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai Subsequently, he was booked under various sections of the IPC and the Pocso Act. Medical evidence from the hospital strongly supported the child's testimony. The court observed that the medical officer's testimony, combined with the victim's consistent statements throughout the proceedings, established the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The court, calling it a heinous act and a blot on the father-daughter relationship, noted that instead of being a protector, the accused became a predator who sexually exploited the child. The judge said that such a stringent punishment would send a clear message to society about the consequences of child sexual abuse. He was also convicted of using minors for begging and exploitation under the Juvenile Justice Act, receiving a one-year sentence, which will run concurrently. The court imposed a total fine of Rs 12,000 to be paid to the victim as compensation, with all sentences running concurrently. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Commercial surrogacy, illegal egg trading racket busted in Medchal; prime accused was surrogate mother earlier
Cyberabad's Petbasheerabad police arrested a group of eight persons, including two agents and six women who were egg donors or surrogate mothers, for running a commercial surrogacy and illegal human egg trading racket in Medchal. The police identified the prime accused as Narreddula Laxmi Reddy of Chilakaluripeta, Andhra Pradesh, and her son, Narender Reddy, a chemical engineering graduate from JNTU, who is accused of assisting her in the operation. The six women arrested for allegedly acting as egg donors or surrogate mothers were identified as Golconda Sai Leela from Bidar district, Karnataka; Malagalla Venkata Laxmi and Sadala Satyavathi from Rampachodavaram in Andhra Pradesh; P. Sunitha from Alluri Seetharamaraju district, Andhra Pradesh; and Pantada Aparna and J. Ramanamma from Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. Laxmi was an egg donor and surrogate mother earlier Investigations revealed that Laxmi, who had previously worked as an egg donor and surrogate mother, exploited her contacts with fertility clinics and other agents to recruit financially vulnerable women. These women were persuaded to donate eggs or become surrogates and were referred to clinics in Hyderabad for large sums of money. The role of fertility centres and hospitals involved in the racket are being verified. Madchal deputy commissioner of police (DCP) N. Koti Ready said that she housed them at her residence and collected additional maintenance charges from the hospitals involved. Intending parents were charged between ₹10 lakh-₹20 lakh According to official, intending parents were charged anywhere between ₹10 lakh and ₹20 lakh, while surrogate mothers received ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh for the procedure. Items seized from the accused include ₹6.47 lakh in cash, a laptop, promissory notes and non judicial bond papers, medical supplies such as hormone injections and syringes, hospital case sheets, and multiple mobile phones. Laxmi, who has a prior criminal case in Mumbai for similar offences, and the others have been booked under the Surrogacy Regulation Act, the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act, and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Juvenile Justice Act. The raid was conducted by the Petbasheerabad police, Medchal Special Operation Team (SOT), the district medical and health officer. The accused were produced in court while efforts continue to trace others connected to the racket.
