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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Man, 30, parents get rigorous life term for dowry death
Pilibhit: The court of district and sessions judge Abdul Shahid sentenced a 30-year-old man, Anoop Sharma of Vijay Nagar village under the Hajara police station limits in Pilibhit, to rigorous life imprisonment along with his parents for the dowry-related murder of his 26-year-old wife, Priyanka Sharma . The verdict was delivered on Saturday evening. An FIR in the case was lodged on Jan 2, 2020, under IPC sections 498A (cruelty by husband or his relatives), 304B (dowry death), and relevant provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act by the woman's father, Virandra Tiwari, a resident of PWD Colony under the Hazratganj police station in Lucknow. According to the complaint, Priyanka had married Anoop on March 13, 2019. Despite her father providing what he described as an adequate dowry, she was allegedly subjected to sustained physical and mental abuse by her husband and in-laws, who demanded additional dowry. Tiwari made several attempts to resolve the issue amicably, but to no avail. On Jan 2, 2020, while travelling from Lucknow to his daughter's home, he received news of her death. Upon reaching her residence, he found Priyanka's body inside the house. Her brother, Ajay, immediately called the police via emergency response number 112 and an investigation was initiated by the police. Based on forensic findings and other evidence, a chargesheet was filed against Anoop, his father Guddu and mother Indumati on Feb 28, 2020. After hearing arguments from both sides and reviewing the evidence, the court found all three accused guilty and sentenced them to rigorous life imprisonment. Additionally, the court imposed a fine of Rs 60,000 on the convicts, directing that half the amount be paid to the woman's father.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Haiderpur WTP: Where bodies of Delhi and Haryana's missing persons end up
Around 10pm on April 23, an employee at the Haiderpur water treatment plant (WTP) in Rohini Sector 13 found a headless and limbless decomposing body stuck in the iron filtration nets of the facility. While the situation was disquieting, there was no sense of panic—this being the 10th body to be discovered here this year alone. According to information shared by the police, at least 91 human bodies have been found here from 2022 to April 27, 2025, with an average of 25-30 bodies ending up at the Delhi Jal Board's (DJB's) WTP every year. The reason is geographical: Raw water reaches the Haiderpur WTP through two water channels—Channel Lined Canal (CLC) and Delhi Sub Branch (DSB)—of the Munak Canal, a 102-kilometre-long aqueduct that carries water Yamuna water from Haryana's Karnal, travels south via the Khubru and Mandora barrages, and terminates at the Haiderpur WTP. A senior police officer from the KN Katju Marg police station, on condition of anonymity, said that the Munak Canal has no filtration nets between Haryana and Delhi, due to which bodies from Haryana and other parts of Delhi end up here. As bodies from Haryana take multiple days to reach the Haiderpur WTP, nearly all of them decompose beyond identification and most of them remain unidentified and unclaimed. 'In some instances, killers used the Munak Canal to dispose of bodies of their victims, besides people committing suicides and those suffering accidents. Bodies related to cases from Bawana, Narela and Samaypur Badli also end up at the WTP. In some cases, cars and weapons used in crimes were also thrown to hide or destroy evidence,' the officer said. The CLC is a concrete water route with boundary walls on both sides, while the DSB is a kutcha water channel without boundary walls. Both water channels are 10 to 15 feet deep and separated by a road used by people residing near the Delhi-Haryana border. Deputy commissioner of police (Rohini) Amit Goel said: 'Recovery of human bodies is a regular occurrence, as two to three such incidents are reported every month at the KN Katju Marg police station, keeping many personnel busy identifying the victims and finding their families, establishing the cause of deaths and the circumstances under which they died, registering murder cases and probing them to nab the killers, and performing last rites of unidentified and unclaimed bodies.' Identification challenges In the case of the body found on April 23, police found two Aadhaar cards in the pockets of the victim, issued to Anoop and Mukesh, with both having the same guardian, named Lala. Station house officer (SHO) Pramod Anand of KN Katju Marg police station, perturbed by the discovery of the body within 10 days of another, said the Zonal Integrated Police Network (ZIPNet) pointed to a missing person's complaint filed at Bawana police station on March 15—a day after the Holi festival—naming the person as Anoop, and guardian as Lala. The Bawana police were informed, the missing man's family identified the body and an autopsy suggested that the 27-year-old man's head and limbs were severed due to remaining in water for 40 days. It was concluded that Anoop died of drowning, possibly after accidentally falling into the canal, SHO Anand said. However, not all cases yield clear clues or even faint leads. Police said that of the 91 bodies that ended up here since 2022, only 28 have been identified. Even in cases where bodies are identified and the cause of death established as murder, seven murder cases from 2022 and 2023 registered at the KN Katju Marg police station remain unsolved. '...we were lucky. Despite recovering a highly decomposed, headless and limbless body that was 40 days old, we could identify the victim and connect the case. In fact, luck favoured us second time in a row because the previous victim—a 35-year-old woman's body was recovered on April 13 at the same spot—was also identified and her missing complaint was found registered at the Samaypur Badli police station,' Anand said. But of the 10 bodies recovered this year, the identities of only three were established, while 10 of 25 bodies were identified in 2024 and seven of 27 in 2023, according to police data accessed by HT. DCP Goel said that identifying victims, establishing the circumstances under which their bodies reached the WTP, and the disposal of their bodies are the key challenges personnel of the KN Katju Marg police station face. SHO Anand said that identifying bodies in cases of murder and suicide is an arduous task as compared to identifying victims of accidents. In murder cases, killers adopt several tricks to ensure the victims are not easily identified or their bodies are found, he said. 'In murder cases, you will not find identification documents with the bodies. The limbs of victims are tied and sometimes a heavy object is also tied with the bodies to ensure they remain under water. In some cases, bodies are found without heads and if heads are found, there are chances that the faces were disfigured beyond identification. The longer the bodies stay in water, the faster they decompose and decay. Also, many victims of suicide do not keep their IDs while plunging into the canal. The only chance of identifying a victim is when his or her missing complaint is registered, and the family members identify the body,' Anand said. A dumping hub Besides human bodies, the canals are also hubs for throwing animal carcasses, garbage and waste materials generated in religious events, such as pujas and fire rituals (hawans), by people living in northwest and outer Delhi. All such items flow with the water and eventually, reach the Haiderpur WTP, where three sets of filtration nets are installed to ensure they are removed well before the raw water reaches the filtration machines, said Vivek Paswan, an employee at the Haiderpur WTP whose job is to watch for bodies and other water materials at the first set of filtration nets. 'The frequency of the recovery of bodies increases during summer, as tens of hundreds of people, most of them being children, use the canal for bathing and swimming, and many drown in the process—either because they did not know how to swim or due to suffering fatal injuries while diving into it from a height. At least two employees are deployed near the filtration nets in three shifts every day to spot and remove bodies apart from other garbage items. We alert security guards as soon as a body is found and they, in turn, ring the police up,' Paswan said. Senior police officers said they have decided to raise the issue with Haryana in the next interstate police meeting. They said that until the 1990s, there was a decades-old wire net across the Munak Canal in Haryana, but it was removed as it was blocking waste. 'We will ask our counterparts in the Haryana Police to install filtration next across the canal in their jurisdiction so that bodies from their side do not float into Delhi. If the bodies related to Haryana are found there itself, the chances of their identification would be high,' DCP Goel said.
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
Bengaluru flooded again: Potholes deepen, memes take over the internet
Bengaluru sank once again under heavy rain this week, triggering flash floods, tragic deaths, and total civic chaos. But as roads turned into rivers and vehicles into vessels, social media platforms were flooded with humorous yet pointed commentary capturing the grim reality of the IT hub's collapsing infrastructure. The rains, which began over last weekend, have already claimed five lives. Two people died due to electrocution, while a woman lost her life after a compound wall collapsed on her. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Karnataka on May 20, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in Bengaluru and other parts of the state. Despite the seriousness of the situation, online users turned their anger into viral memes and sharp posts. One viral post on X read: '#BengaluruRains leave city panting. #Gurgaon #Gurugram and #Bengaluru, the cyber capitals of India, are an infrastructural mess and it takes a single rain to wash down mask of perfection in both cities (sic).' Another user said, 'I pay my taxes and do not avail any of the freebies from the govt. The least I expect in return is a city which doesn't crumble at the first rains even before the monsoon sets in." I pay my taxes and do not avail any of the freebies from the govt . The least I expect in return is a city which doesn't crumble at the first rains even before the monsoon sets in. #bengalururains #Bengaluru — Anoop (@AnoopChathoth) May 20, 2025 A photo shared by Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Arun Vinayak showed water flooding the inside of his car. His caption read, 'Building hardware in India is even harder if you have to make your office and cars and homes IP67.' ALSO READ | The image quickly went viral, drawing witty replies like 'Ghar ghar submarine yojna' and "throw in some fish and make it a leg spa day". Building hardware in India is even harder if you have to make your office and cars and homes IP67. #underwater #batteryok #engineersnotok en route to work today — Arun Vinayak (@Arun_Vinayak_S) May 19, 2025 The flooding extended to major landmarks such as the Kanteerava Stadium, where an upcoming international javelin competition—the Neeraj Chopra Classic—is scheduled. 'This isn't Kanteerava Stadium—it's Sampangi Lake reclaiming its legacy. Nature always finds a way,' one user wrote, posting a video of the stadium under water. This isn't Kanteerava Stadium—it's Sampangi Lake reclaiming its legacy. Nature always finds a way. #BengaluruRains — PulseOfBengaluru (@ThreadsNarrator) May 19, 2025 Other flood-hit areas included HSR Layout, Silk Board Metro Station, Shanti Nagar Bus Stand, and several low-lying residential zones. Visuals circulating online showed stranded commuters, flooded homes, and overwhelmed drainage systems. The IMD forecast predicts no relief for the city, with continued rain expected over the next two days. 'Partly cloudy sky with possibility of heavy rain or thunderstorm,' the department noted in its latest update. Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Belagavi, and Bagalkot are among the areas on alert. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the city had recorded 104 mm of rainfall, much higher than anticipated. In addition, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, speaking from the BBMP war room, said that flood mitigation efforts are ongoing. 'We had identified 210 flood-prone areas in the city. We have resolved issues in 166 of them. Work is ongoing in 24 areas, and action will soon start in the remaining 20,' he told news agency ANI. Shivakumar added that 197 km of stormwater drains have been built and ₹2,000 crore allocated for drainage infrastructure. Of 132 trouble spots identified by traffic police, 82 have been fixed, and the rest are under review.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Anoop Singh on 'Romeo S3'
For actor Anoop Singh, 'Romeo S3' is not just another film—it's a defining moment. 'Everything I did for the character of Sangram Singh Shekhawat felt truly different—there are so many layers to him,' Anoop says, speaking passionately about his debut as a protagonist in a Hindi film. The role, a dual portrayal of a drug peddler and a DCP, demanded not just versatility but intense physical preparation. 'I had just undergone appendix surgery, and transforming my body for the role while sticking to a strict diet made the experience more challenging—but also incredibly fulfilling.' The film, directed by action cinema veteran Guddu Dhanoa, sees Anoop stepping into an emotionally charged action thriller. 'This was my first time working with Guddu Dhanoa sir, and it was truly an honour. He's a legend, and the detail he brings to every scene pushed me to rise to the occasion,' Anoop shares. Matching his intensity is co-star Palak Tiwari, who plays a bold, independent journalist. 'I play a fearless, curious journalist who stands her ground in chaos. The role was empowering,' she says. Backed by Pen Studios and Jayantilal Gada, Palak took on the character with dedication, drawing from real-life inspirations. 'I did a lot of reading and observed how real journalists work under pressure—I wanted to bring that intensity to screen.' The chemistry between the leads wasn't just a script requirement—it became a highlight of the film. 'Palak was fun and entertaining, just like her character. We shared great on-screen chemistry, and that made working together enjoyable,' Anoop reflects. Behind the camera, Guddu Dhanoa, known for launching stars like Shah Rukh Khan, was impressed with the fresh talent. 'What impressed me most was their strong grip on Hindi—it made their dialogue delivery natural and powerful,' Dhanoa notes. The title itself, 'Romeo S3', is steeped in meaning. ''Romeo' is the operation's code name, and 'S3' stands for Sangram Singh Shekhawat,' he explains. On staging large-scale action on a modest budget, Dhanoa says, 'With Tinu Verma handling the action choreography, everything just clicked. We rehearsed key sequences extensively—one major scene took three days to rehearse and just a day to shoot.' Ultimately, 'Romeo S3' carries a message of national pride. 'We must celebrate our police and judiciary system,' Anoop emphasizes. And as Dhanoa prepares for a web series featuring Anupam Kher and Dimple Kapadia, and sequels to 'Deewana' and 'Bicchu', 'Romeo S3' promises to be a powerful start to a new chapter for all involved.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- The Hindu
Chargesheet filed in woman's death case
The Chottanikkara police have filed the chargesheet in the case related to the assault and death of a 19-year-old woman at her house in January. Anoop, 25, of Thalayolaparambu, has been named the sole accused in the chargesheet. He has been charged for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and attempted rape of the woman. A hammer that was allegedly used to assault the woman and a shawl on which she reportedly hung herself following the alleged assault have been mentioned as crucial pieces of evidence. The probe team had also recovered CCTV footage of the accused arriving at her house, where he was said to have assaulted her. Anoop had reportedly befriended the victim through Instagram.
