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Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Dara Singh may have to spend more time in jail as Odisha govt defers decision
Bhubaneswar: Dara Singh alias Rabindra Kumar Pal, who has been in jail for the last 24 years over his conviction in the murder of Australian missionary Graham Stewart Staines and his two minor sons, may have to spend more time behind bars with the Odisha government deferring a decision on his release. The state sentence review board which met on May 17 in Bhubaneswar to decide on the premature release of life convicts as per the guidelines issued by the state government in 2022, deferred its decision on his release despite recommendation by the authorities in Keonjhar prison, where he is lodged as well as the district authorities. 'The Board does not feel proper to recommend the release and suggested deferment of the case to call for further report from the district administration,' said a person familiar with the issue. 'Hs name was among the 86 convicts that were recommended for release by different jail authorities. However, the state sentence review board recommended for release of only 46 persons and rejected the names of others including Dara Singh.' All the 46 persons whose cases were recommended for premature release are murder convicts who have served anything between 9 and 20 years in prison. Of the 39 convicts whose cases were rejected by the state sentence review board, many were shown to be capable of committing further crimes while in case of Singh, 61, no such reasons were shown except that he was convicted in three murder cases in which he killed five people. State director general of prisons Sushant Nath who attended the state sentence review board meeting on May 28 refused to comment on the decision. However, one person who attended the meeting, said the decision was more to do with sheer timing of celebration of BJP government's first anniversary next month than anything else. 'The government does not want a controversy over release of Dara at this point of time when the party and the government are geared up to celebrate the first anniversary. Apart from that there is no other pressing reason,' he said. Singh, a resident of Kokar village in Auriya district of Uttar Pradesh, has been in jail since 2000 after his arrest by police. He was first given death sentence by a CBI court in Bhubaneswar in 2003, which was commuted to life sentence in May 2005 by Orissa High Court. The Supreme Court upheld the life sentence in January 2011. As per police, he came to Odisha along with his friend Chitaranjan Das alas Bapu Das with whom he worked in a shoe factory in New Delhi. After getting sacked from the job, he came to Maliposi village of Keonjhar at the suggestion of Dipu Das brother of Bapu Das. Dipu Das was initially an accused in the Staines' murder case, but courts acquitted him. In Keonjhar, he worked in the grocery shop of Das' father and did odd jobs such as Hindi teacher in the Maliposi school before became a Hindu zealot attacking cow traders and protesting proselytization of tribals in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts. The Supreme Court in July 9, last year, had issued notice to the Odisha government on the plea for Singh's premature release. Singh said he believes in the Karmic philosophy, and in order to cure the effects of bad Karma he has gained through his actions, he prayed for an opportunity to reform his character. In his plea, filed through advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, Singh said he had spent over 24 years in incarceration and 'repented' the consequences of his action taken in a fit of 'youthful rage'. Singh, 61, in his petition said he had undergone more than the qualified period of sentence of 14 years under the April 19, 2022 policy and spent 24 years of actual imprisonment without remission. The April 2022 policy of Odisha home department on premature release of prisoners says every convicted prisoner whether male or female undergoing sentence of life imprisonment and covered by the provisions of section 433 A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall be eligible to be considered for premature release from the prison immediately after serving out the sentence of 14 years of actual imprisonment i.e. without the remissions. '...it is clarified that upon completion of fourteen years in prison by itself will not entitle a convict to be released automatically from the prison and the State Sentence Review Board shall have the discretion to release a convict at an appropriate time and cases considering the circumstances in which the crime was committed and the other factors, namely: - (a) whether the convict has lost his potential for committing crime considering his overall conduct in jail during the fourteen years incarceration; (b) the possibility of reclaiming the convict as a useful member of the society; and (c) Socio-economic condition of the convict's family...' Dara in his submission before the Apex court has never been released on parole and even when his mother passed away, and he could not perform her last rites as he was not allowed to be released on parole. 'The petitioner acknowledges and deeply regrets the transgressions perpetrated more than two decades ago. In the fervour of youth, fuelled by impassioned reactions to the brutal history of India, the petitioner's psyche momentarily lost restraint,' Dara's lawyer Vishnu Shakar Jain in his plea said. Dara Singh's hopes were raised when Mahendra Hembram, 50, who served life sentence with him in Keonjhar jail walked out of prison last month after serving 25 years in prison in the Staines murder case. The State Sentence Review Board had ordered Hembram's release because of good behaviour.
India.com
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dara Singh was madly in love with THIS actress, their relationship didn't last long, actor was heartbroken after losing her, blamed..., her name is...
Dara Singh was madly in love with THIS actress, their relationship didn't last long, actor was heartbroken after losing her, blamed..., her name was... Deedar Singh Randhawa, popularly known as Dara Singh, was a renowned name in India. His towering personality and unparallel physical strength, garnered him name not just in entertainment world, but in the field of wrestling as well. The actor worked in several Bollywood films and TV shows, but it was his portrayal of Lord Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan that is widely remembered till date. Though he had a daredevil personality of a wrestler, but still his heart was pure and gentle. Many might be unaware that Dara Singh was madly in love with actress Mumtaz, but unfortunately, their relationship didn't last long. Here's why! Dara Singh first met Mumtaz on the sets of his second film Faulad , which was released in 1963. Although, Dara's first film was a success, still several top actresses refused to work with him. Mumtaz, who didn't become a leading actress at that time and was playing small roles in the movies, agreed to act alongside Dara. Soon after filming began, speculations about their alleged relationship started riffing. They were often captured spending time together on set, and their evolving bond became a major topic of discussion. After Faulad released, Mumtaz's career rose to another height. She started receiving many film offers, and it started affecting her relationship with Dara Singh. Due to her busy schedule, the couple didn't use to get much time together. Their growing distance eventually led to breakup, leaving Dara Singh heartbroken. He later blamed Bollywood for separating them. The world of glamour, fame and work pressure created distances in their relationship, and were the reasons why they couldn't be together. Beyond acting and wrestling, Dara Singh also ventured into politics. In 1998, Dara joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and secured history as the first person from the sports category to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He died in 2012 due to cardiac arrest and left behind a remarkable legacy in films, sports and politics.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Dara Singh's love story with Mumtaz during 'Faulad' film didn't last?
Deedar Singh Randhawa, better known as Dara Singh , was a well-known name in India. He became famous for playing the role of 'Hanuman' in Ramanand Sagar's TV show Ramayan. Along with being a popular actor, he was also a world champion wrestler and continued wrestling until he was 55. Dara Singh's Bollywood journey and love story Dara Singh started his Bollywood career with the film Sangdil in 1952. He showed his talent as an actor in many films like Main Maa Punjab Dee, Guru Gobind Singh, Qahar, Zulmi, Hudd Kar Di, and Kal Ho Naa Ho. Even though he was a strong wrestler, he had a gentle heart. He once fell in love with actress Mumtaz , but their relationship didn't last long. How Dara Singh met Mumtaz Dara Singh met Mumtaz when the producers of his second film 'Faulad' were searching for a female lead. Although Dara's first film had done well, top actresses refused to work with him in Faulad. At that time, Mumtaz was playing small roles in movies and agreed to act alongside him. Rumours of romance on the sets of 'Faulad' Dara and Mumtaz worked together in Faulad, which was released in 1963. Soon after filming began, rumours spread that the two were in love. They were often seen spending time together on set, and their bond quickly became a topic of gossip. Fame created distance At the time of 'Faulad', Mumtaz was still a newcomer doing small roles. But after the film's success, her career took off, and she started receiving many offers. With her busy schedule, she had little time for Dara Singh. The growing distance eventually led to their breakup. Heartbroken, Dara once shared how deeply it affected him. Dara Singh's personal life and marriages Singh's first marriage was arranged when he was just 14 years old. He tied the knot with Bachno Kaur in 1937. However, after ten years, the couple separated. In 1961, he married Surjit Kaur. Together, they built a happy family and became parents to three sons and three daughters. Singh's journey from farmlands to wrestling fame Born into a family of farmers, Dara Singh discovered his passion for wrestling early on and often took part in local village competitions. Known as Rustam-e-Hind, he fought around 500 matches in his career. Two of his most memorable victories include defeating Australian wrestler King Kong in 1956 and world champion Lou Thesz in 1968. His political journey and legacy In 1998, Dara Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and made history as the first person from the sports category to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2003 to 2009. Beyond his wrestling and acting career, he was also the president of the All India Jat Samaj and the Bombay Jat Samaj. Dara Singh passed away in 2012 after suffering a cardiac arrest, leaving behind a rich legacy in both sports and politics. What happened when Mumtaz refused Shammi Kapoor's marriage proposal? Actress reveals!
India Today
22-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Kerala student groups slam RSS training camp in Thiruvananthapuram college
The Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has sharply criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for conducting a weapons training camp on the premises of Mar Ivanios College in Thiruvananthapuram, a strongly worded statement, the Thiruvananthapuram unit of the SFI said that allowing such activities within educational institutions fosters division in society and risks inciting violence and strongly oppose such tendencies that irrationally drag students and devotees into extremism using various privileges. Strict action must be taken against practices such as weapons training in educational institutions in order to uphold the values represented by the law and the Constitution. All members of society must question such communal activities and stand firmly for peace and unity,' the SFI said. The Kerala Students Union (KSU), the student wing of the Indian National Congress, also joined in the criticism. In a sarcastic social media post, the Mar Ivanios Unit of the KSU said, 'Pranaams to the college management that opened the ground that they are reluctant to open for even the students for RSS training camp.'The KSU further raised questions about the timing of the camp, drawing attention to the release of Mahendra Hembram from prison around the same time. They urged the college management to remember his name in this Hembram is one of the convicts in the 1999 killings of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons, Timothy and Philip, who were burnt alive while asleep in a vehicle in Manoharpur, Odisha. Hembram was part of the group led by Bajrang Dal activist Dara Singh, the main accused in the case. Dara Singh was reportedly associated with the Bajrang Dal, a right-wing Hindu nationalist organisation affiliated with the suggest the college ground has been allotted for RSS training activities from April 18 to May by Disha MalooMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Kerala
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Dara Singh warned Vindu about marriage, 'he told me to be very sure'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) When Vindu Dara Singh married actress Farah Naaz , sister of Tabu, back in 1996, little did he know that his late father Dara Singh's cautionary words would eventually echo with meaning. A father's advice Earlier, in a candid conversation on Siddharth Kannan's YouTube channel, Vindu opened up about his first marriage and shared how Dara Singh had advised him to think carefully before making such a life decision. 'He told me to be very sure,' Vindu said, acknowledging how complex things can become over time in a relationship when personal paths diverge. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 'She even used to smoke, while no one in my family did' Vindu opened up about the highs and lows of his time with Farah. The couple had a son, Fateh Randhawa, in 1997, whom Vindu calls the biggest blessing from their union. He shared how, at the beginning, religion and lifestyle differences weren't an issue. 'She never cared about religion… she even used to smoke, while no one in my family did,' he said. But over time, things shifted. Vindu said, 'She became a completely different woman,' marking the beginning of the end for their marriage. Maintaining a friendly relationship: 'She's a wonderful mother' Despite their separation and a tough phase when he was not allowed to see his son for six months, Vindu holds no resentment. 'I forget things easily,' he playfully admitted, adding that he and Farah have since maintained a friendly relationship. 'She's a wonderful mother,' he emphasized. Looking back, Vindu embraces both the joyful and difficult moments, cherishing the bond he still shares with his son while respecting the journey they've all been through. Akshay Kumar to play Dara Singh in a biopic? Vindu Dara Singh's work front On the work front, Vindhu Dara Singh was last seen in 'Bal Naren,' which is a drama movie directed by Pawan Nagpal. The heartwarming drama told the story of a 14-year-old boy who prevented his village from getting any cases of coronavirus.
