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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
JJB issues notice to cops after teen alleges custodial torture
Noida: The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) has issued a notice to Noida police following allegations by a 14-year-old boy that he was illegally detained and assaulted in custody with a belt. The boy's family also accused the cops of harassment. The incident traces back to an FIR filed on July 27 under Section 305 of the BNS (theft in a dwelling house) at Sector 126 police station. Anwar Khan, a resident of Raipur Khadar village, reported the theft of two mobile phones, two gold rings, a silver anklet, and Rs 17,000 in cash while he and his flatmate were asleep. His flatmate's three mobile phones were also stolen, Khan claimed. According to police records, the 15-year-old juvenile and co-accused Vishal Ahirwar (20) were apprehended on Aug 14 in connection with the theft. The cops claimed to have recovered six mobile phones, Rs 2,500 in cash, an anklet, and two rings from the duo. Both accused, they said, confessed to committing the theft on July 26. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida | Gold Rates Today in Noida | Silver Rates Today in Noida The narrative, however, took a grim turn on Aug 18, when the boy appeared before the JJB. He alleged that around 5.30pm on Aug 8 — and not Aug 14 as claimed by police — he was forcibly taken by the cops and held overnight at the station. He recounted a harrowing ordeal, where cops allegedly assaulted his mother, confiscated her phone, and extorted Rs 6,500 before taking him to custody. The boy wasn't spared either. "While I was in the (Sector 126) police station, the inspector hit me with a belt on both my palms and wrists and also on the soles of my feet. I felt a lot of pain and was screaming. I told him not to hit me, but he wouldn't stop," he added. The ordeal didn't stop at that. The teenager alleged that between Aug 11 and 13, the police transported him to Mahoba and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, lodging him in hotels without informing his family. He was kept at the police station for two days before being admitted to an observation home on Aug 15. On Aug 18, he was presented in court without his family being even informed about it. The JJB — acknowledging the "serious allegations" — has ordered the Sector 126 SHO to preserve CCTV footage from Aug 8 to 15 and submit it within 48 hours. The board also criticised the investigating officer, Yogesh Chaudhary, for attempting to mislead the panel and behaving improperly. "Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gautam Budh Nagar, is directed to initiate investigation against the Investigating Officer Yogesh Choudhary in the above case for offences under JJ Act and BNS," read the order by principal magistrate (JJB) Ankita Singh. The order also specified that the inquiry against Choudhary should examine violations of the JJ Act, including improper apprehension, denial of bail, and failure to inform the child's parents or probation officer. It will also look into "possible offences" of cruelty to a child under JJ Act and for wrongful confinement and disobeying the law with intent to cause injury under the BNS. District child protection unit has been asked to appoint a counsellor for the boy and submit a report within a week. The child welfare police officer must also explain the failure to follow the due process in custody under the JJ Act. As of now, the boy will stay in the observation home till Aug 20. "The Police Commissioner of Gautam Budh Nagar is to ensure a thorough investigation and appropriate action against the officer, while the District Legal Services Authority will provide legal aid to the child," the board said. Told about the allegations of custodial torture, DCP (Noida) Yamuna Prasad said, "We are investigating the matter and the allegations levelled by the minor boy." 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.
The Hindu
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Expo on abstract landscapes
An exhibition of abstract landscapes by artist Anwar Khan is under way at the Contemporary Art Gallery adjacent to the Puducherry Museum. 'Panache-9,' represents the artist's latest landscape series in acrylic— an experiment in progress with colour and form that are as much about stunning visuals as about the rekindling of a primordial kinship with Nature. The colourist art is largely inspired by a passion for nature. In essence, Anwar Khan's artistic philosophy is rooted in the belief in the power of art to transcend boundaries, connect people and contribute to the rich tapestry of life. The artist, who is a self-taught artist, has participated in solo and group shows across the country. The solo show is on till August 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Business Standard
No bar on re-arrest after procedural lapses of first arrest cured: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has said procedural lapses by the police in the first arrest does not hinder a subsequent arrest once legal requirements are fulfilled. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on July 15 held an accused's rearrest if carried out after curing such defects was permissible. The court, therefore, dismissed a petition filed by four alleged members of an organised crime syndicate. "In criminal law, procedural safeguards are essential to protect liberty, but they cannot be turned into a shield to defeat lawful investigation into heinous crimes. A lapse by the police in the first arrest does not create a bar against subsequent arrest once the legal requirements are fulfilled," the court said. Anwar Khan, Hasim Baba, Sameer, and Zoya Khan sought a declaration that their rearrest on June 10 for the murder of one Sunil Jain was "unlawful and unconstitutional". The petitioners, represented by advocates Anurag Jain, M M Khan, Amit Chadha and Atin Chadha, argued their first arrest was declared "non-est" on May 13 by a special court. The special court was stated to have relied on the non-supple of written grounds of arrest and barred their rearrest without fresh material. They alleged the police circumvented court's orders by rearresting them without sufficient basis, violating their rights under Article 21 and 22 of the Constitution. However, state's additional standing counsel Sanjeev Bhandari and special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh argued the earlier release was due to a technical lapse and not for want of incriminating material. They claimed fresh grounds of arrest were provided to the accused persons during the re-arrest and procedural safeguards were fully complied with. The judge accepted the state's submission and held the accused couldn't be allowed to derive advantage from procedural lapses previously committed by the investigating officers. "The liberty of an individual is protected, but not to the extent of frustrating the course of justice in serious criminal cases like those under MCOCA," the judge said. In the present case, the court said, there were sufficient material against the accused persons having "extensive criminal histories" and their alleged role in a larger crime syndicate was backed by specific evidence. "The petitioners' initial arrest was declared invalid only on technical grounds. Once procedural irregularities were cured and grounds of arrest were meaningfully furnished, their re-arrest cannot be held illegal," the order said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Paramedics protest appointment of non-paramedic controller
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Paramedics Association has threatened to launch a province-wide protest against the appointment of a non-paramedic officer as controller in the Medical Faculty. In this regard, an important meeting of the Provincial Paramedical Association's cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Provincial President Anwar Khan, with all cabinet members in attendance. Provincial Secretary General Luqman Gul Orakzai presented the agenda, which received unanimous approval. The attendees reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the rights of paramedical staff, vowing to take any necessary steps to achieve their demands. Several key decisions were made, including a formal demand for the government and health department to appoint only qualified paramedics as controller in the Medical Faculty. The association warned that any appointment of a non-paramedic to this post would be met with immediate protests and strikes across the province. The paramedics further declared that they would continue their movement regardless of Ramazan or Eid, demonstrating their unwavering determination to uphold their rights.
