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India Today
15 hours ago
- India Today
Monks dance with human remains during Tamil Nadu temple ritual, police file case
A case has been registered against 5 individuals for reportedly exhuming a human body and using its parts in a ritual in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli incident took place on June 6 during the Kodai festival of the Sudalaimada Swamy temple in Veeravanallur. As part of a late-night ritual known as Samakottai Vettai, the five men, reportedly in a trance-like state, allegedly went to a nearby crematorium, retrieving body parts from a half-burnt corpse, then proceeded to perform a ritualistic dance as an offering to a village to police sources, however, the accused, reportedly monks, dug up the body and used the skull and other body parts during a ritual performed yesterday. A disturbing video of the ritual, showing the monks dancing with the remains, has surfaced online. The video shows the monks raising machetes, holding the body parts, and dancing, as several villagers watch police said such practices, though claimed to be part of religious rituals, are illegal. 'These monks go to graveyards, dig up human bodies, and use parts like hand and leg for their rituals. This is not correct. So we have registered an FIR,' a police officer FIR has been registered under four sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023: Section 270 (public nuisance), BNS 272 (malignant act likely to spread infection), BNS 301 (trespassing in burial places), and Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Property (Prevention of Damage and Loss) Act. advertisement IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
Thane police register attempt to murder case despite no evidence of gunfire
Thane: Two persons were attacked with choppers in Thane's Castlemill area on Sunday evening, with a witness also alleging gunfire during the violent incident over old enmity. The police said that the attack occurred around 9:30 PM on Sunday when a complainant, a resident of Azadnagar in the Castlemill area, reported hearing gunshots while walking through the neighbourhood. According to his statement, when he looked toward the source of the sound, he witnessed several individuals attacking two local youths with choppers and swords. The complainant further alleged that one member of the attacking group was holding a pistol and shouting loudly during the assault. When the complainant attempted to intervene and resolve the dispute, he claimed the armed individual pointed the pistol at him, forcing him to sit down in fear. The attackers fled the scene only after a crowd began to gather. Police have registered the case under multiple sections, including that of the Arms Act 1959 the Maharashtra Police Act , and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 . However, police clarified that despite the allegations, no bullet shells or physical evidence of gunfire were discovered at the crime scene during their investigation. "A case has been registered based on the complainant's statement, and further investigation is underway," police officials stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Preliminary investigations suggest the violent attack stemmed from a previous enmity between the parties involved. The investigation continues as police work to identify and apprehend the attackers involved in this brazen daylight assault. Rabodi police have registered a case of attempt to murder and violations under the Arms Act, though investigators say no evidence of gunfire has been established so far.
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- The Hindu
Cyberabad Traffic Police book 305 for drunk driving in weekend crackdown
The Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 305 male motorists for drunk driving during a weekend special enforcement drive, with two-wheeler riders making up the majority of offenders. The drive, carried out across 17 police station limits, forms part of a continued campaign to curb road accidents caused by intoxicated driving. Among the 305 cases, 242 involved two-wheelers, followed by 47 cases involving four-wheelers and 16 involving three-wheelers. No heavy vehicles were intercepted, and all the apprehended were men, said an officer from Cyberabad Traffic Police. 'The highest number of cases was registered by Miyapur Traffic Police with 52 bookings. Chevella and Balanagar followed with 30 cases each, while Shamshabad recorded 28. Age-wise data revealed that drunk driving continues to be prevalent among younger and middle-aged drivers. The 31–40 age group accounted for the highest number of cases with 116 offenders, followed by 92 in the 21–30 bracket. The 41–50 age group saw 74 cases, while 20 were aged 51–60. Just two drivers were over 60, and none were under 18. Cyberabad Police have warned that anyone found drunk driving and causing a fatal accident will be charged under Section 105 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, a serious offence punishable with up to 10 years of imprisonment along with a fine.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
SC to examine C.T. Ravi' petition challenging HC's ruling
The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine a special leave petition filed by BJP MLC, C.T. Ravi, challenging a Karnataka High Court finding that parliamentary privilege will not protect him from criminal proceedings for allegedly using an abusive expression against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on the floor of the House last year. A Bench, headed by Justice M.M. Sundresh, issued notice to the State of Karnataka on the petition filed by Mr. Ravi, represented by senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra and advocate Ram Sanker. The apex court Bench stayed further action on the FIR registered against Mr. Ravi. The High Court, in its order on May 2, refused his plea to quash the criminal proceedings initiated under Sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (insult to modesty of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The petition argued that a legislator, during the course of House proceedings, was granted 'absolute protection'. 'This means that legislators enjoy immunity from any legal action including the registration of an FIR for words spoken or votes cast while performing their legislative duties within the Parliament or its committees. This privilege is designed to ensure that members can speak freely and fulfil their roles without fear of external intimidation, harassment or litigation,' the petition contended. In its order, the High Court had reasoned that acts which erode the dignity of a woman or outraged her modesty cannot be protected under the parasol of legislator's privilege. The High Court had concluded that criminal acts conducted inside the House were not immune from prosecution. 'The alleged word spoken, if spoken, or gesture made, if made, against a woman, certainly outrages her modesty and it above all, can have no nexus to the functioning of the House or no relation to a transaction of the business of the House,' the High Court had observed.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Bangladeshi woman who entered India in 2009 held with husband for illegal stay in ‘Steel City' Bhilai
RAIPUR: A special task force (STF) constituted to act against illegal immigrants has arrested a Bangladeshi woman and her husband from Bhilai. The woman, identified as Shahida Khatoon alias Jyoti, and her husband, Mohammed Rasel Sheikh, were residing in the 'Steel City' Bhilai's Supela area by concealing their original identities after illegally crossing the India-Bangladesh border upon the expiry of their visa. The couple had allegedly prepared fake documents to hide their identities, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, voter ID cards, and bank passbooks in the names of Jyoti and Rasel Sheikh, which they used for fraudulent purposes. Investigations revealed that they were in constant touch with their relatives in Bangladesh through internet calls and WhatsApp. Police have registered a case against the woman and her husband under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the Foreigners Act 1946, the Indian Passport Act 1967, and the Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920. Superintendent of Police, Durg, Vijay Agrawal stated that a Special Task Force (STF) was formed to identify and take action against illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants residing in the region and initiate the process of their repatriation. Acting on information received on May 16, the STF raided a house in Contractor Colony, Supela, where the couple was suspected to be residing under false identities. During initial questioning, the woman and her husband claimed their names were Jyoti and Rasel Sheikh, residents of Mominpur village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo They stated they had lived in Navi Mumbai-Thane from 2009 to 2017 and then moved to Bhilai in 2017 for work. They produced Aadhaar cards in the names of Jyoti Rasel Sheikh and Rasel Sheikh, which appeared suspicious upon verification. Upon further interrogation, they disclosed their real identities as Shahida Khatoon, 35, and Mohammed Rasel Sheikh, 36, residents of Bala village, Raghunathnagar post, Jessore district, Bangladesh. The investigation revealed that Shahida Khatoon illegally entered India through the Bonga border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, in 2009. She then went to Mumbai via Howrah, where she met Mohammed Rasel while working. They returned to Bangladesh, where they allegedly planned to change Shahida Khatoon's name to Jyoti and got married. In 2017, they entered India with passports and Indian visas. Jyoti Rasel Sheikh's visa expired on September 13, 2018, and Mohammed Rasel Sheikh's visa expired on April 12, 2020. While residing in Kopargaon, Navi Mumbai-Thane, the couple allegedly conspired to create fake birth dates and conceal their real names to obtain fraudulent Aadhaar and PAN cards in the names of Jyoti Rasel Sheikh and Rasel Sheikh. Subsequently, they moved to Bhilai for work. In 2020, a case was registered against Jyoti Rasel Sheikh alias Shahida Khatoon and Rasel Sheikh in Durg district under the Foreigners Act, the Indian Passport Act, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code for residing in India without valid documents. The accused further manipulated the addresses on the fake PAN and Aadhaar cards prepared in Navi Mumbai-Thane to reflect an address in Ambedkar Nagar Contractor Colony, Bhilai, to conceal their Bangladeshi origin. Using these forged documents, they obtained fake PAN cards, voter ID cards, and opened accounts in various banks in Bhilai. The police have registered a case against Shahida Khatoon alias Jyoti Rasel Sheikh and Mohammed Rasel Sheikh under sections 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 14 of the Foreigners Act 1946, Section 12 of the Passport Act 1967, and Section 3 of the Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920. They were formally arrested on 16 May 2025 after sufficient evidence was found against them. The entire operation was led by City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Satya Prakash Tiwari, in-charge of the STF, along with Inspector Rajesh Mishra, Inspector Vijay Yadav (Station House Officer, Supela), and their teams, as well as Sub-Inspectors Ramesh Sinha, Pankaj Chaturvedi, and Santosh Gupta of the STF.
