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Express Tribune
9 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Motorcyclist assaulted in Karachi's DHA pardons attacker, drops case
Listen to article A young man who was assaulted in Karachi's Defence area has told a court in the metropolis city that he does not wish to pursue the case and has forgiven the accused. The incident, which drew public attention after footage of the youth being physically attacked began circulating widely on social media, had prompted authorities to take action. The victim, identified as Dhanraj, appeared before a South Karachi judicial magistrate on Thursday and made a brief statement. 'I was not aware that I had been summoned by the court,' Dhanraj told the magistrate. 'My lawyer informed me today, so I came.' READ: Biker assaulted in front of sister; influential tormentor held The magistrate inquired if Dhanraj was under any pressure or coercion regarding the case. 'No, I'm not under any kind of pressure,' he responded. 'I do not wish to file any case. I have forgiven the accused.' Dhanraj further stated that he had no objections to any decision the court may make in the matter. The main accused Salman Farooqi, CEO of a local prodcution house, was caught on camera manhandling the victim as his employees assaulted the biker after a minor collision on May 31. Farooqi's armed guard and driver allegedly detained the victim at gunpoint, forcing him into a vehicle where he was beaten. The motorcyclist had been picking up his sister, Kalpana, who reportedly worked at a nearby beauty parlour. The assault occurred as they prepared to leave together. The video of the assault, which also showed the victim's sister being pushed away as she pleaded for an apology, triggered outrage on social media. READ: Professor among six killed in road crashes On Monday, Farooqi the disgraced suspect was apprehended following raids at his residence and office. The guard and driver had also been taken into custody, and police impounded the vehicle involved in the assault. An FIR was registered at Gizri Police Station, despite the victim not filing a formal complaint. The report was lodged based on the testimony of eyewitness Muhammad Saleem. The case, registered under FIR No. 25/278, included charges of criminal intimidation, assault, unlawful confinement, and use of obscene language under Sections 506B, 354, 342, and 504/34 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
IOL News
12 hours ago
- General
- IOL News
Comrades Marathon: Merebank couple prepare to chase their dreams
AT SCHOOL Ishara Dhanraj could barely run a kilometer but since 2016, all that has changed. She has since completed four Tata Mumbai Marathons and on Sunday, Dhanraj and her husband, Ron Naidoo, will participate in the Comrades Marathon. This will be her fifth run and Naidoo's fourth. She completed two races and Naidoo three. "At this stage, my only aim is to complete the race," said Dhanraj, 51, a sales consultant from Merebank. The couple are members of the Rising Sun Chatsworth Athletic Club. She said she initially started early morning runs alone back in 2016. "I used to get up at around 4.30am and run around the area, the promenade or at the Bluff. I eventually convinced Ron to join me and we subsequently joined the athletic club. "As a child, I enjoyed watching the Comrades Marathon on TV and always aspired to enter. I ran my first race in 2016 in memory of my late father, Dhanraj Sankarparsad. I did not finish the race because I was not fully-prepared. I did not know what to expect but I refused to give up. I returned and completed the Comrades Marathons in 2022 and 2023. "Last year, I could not finish due to a knee injury at the 57 km mark. But here I am again, ready to take on another year." She has also completed four 42.2km Tata Mumbai Marathons - in 2018, 2020, 2022 and in January this year. "I ran the first race in 2018 alone and Ron thereafter joined me. I love that race because the atmosphere is mind-blowing. After every 4km, there is a live band playing along the roadside to spur you on. For every race completed you get a double medal - one for finishing and the other is an inspiration medal. "The Comrades Marathon presents a new challenge. It's a gruelling 89km. Running this race is a mind game. You need to be mentally strong and tough. That is where the challenge lies." Naidoo, 56, said: "I used to gym but Ishara eventually convinced me to join her on her runs, which progressed to the Comrades Marathon. My first Comrades was in 2022 and I completed all three since then. My best time was in 2023. I completed the race in 11 hours and 22 minutes. This Sunday, I hope to finish the race in under 11 hours." He said with a few days left to the ultra event, they were carbo loading on pastas and potatoes. "This week, there are no long runs. We can walk about but we are saving our legs for race day." Naidoo said their friends will be cheering them. THE POST
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- The Hindu
Elderly couple found dead
An elderly couple were found dead near a village tank in Madurai district on Saturday The Othakadai police said that Dhanraj, 68, and Alagumuthu, 60, were living in Samayanallur. He was a rice merchant. The couple had come here to visit the family deity. Though the real cause for the death was not known, inquiries revealed that they had no children for long years. The bodies were sent to the Government Rajaji Hospital for post-mortem. Further investigation is on. (Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State's health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, Sneha's suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050 and Speak2Us helpline at 9375493754.) Officers transferred The Prisons Department has transferred 16 officers in the rank of assistant jailors working in many southern districts on Saturday. The orders were issued to the officials working in Madurai, Palayamkottai Central Prisons and in other district/sub-jails, including Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi and Kuzhithurai.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- The Hindu
Three awarded life sentence in double murder case in Mayiladuthurai
In a case of double murder for gain, the Mayiladuthurai District Sessions Court on Tuesday sentenced two men to multiple life terms for their involvement in the brutal killing of a woman and her young son during a robbery in Sirkazhi in 2021. The case dates back to January 27, 2021, when Dhanraj Choudhary, a jewellery pawn broker from Rajasthan residing with his family in Sirkazhi's Thadalankarai South Street, became the victim of a premeditated robbery plotted by his close friend Karunaram from Kumbakonam. Karunaram, along with three accomplices from Rajasthan, P. Manish, J. Ramesh Patel, and S. Mahipal, conspired to loot Dhanraj's home. On the day of the incident, the gang forcibly entered Dhanraj's residence early morning with deadly weapons, fatally assaulted his wife Asha and son Akhil, and fled with approximately 1.2 kg of gold and ₹6.75 lakh in cash, the total value estimated at ₹4.62 crore. Following a detailed investigation led by then Sirkazhi Inspector Manimaran, the accused were traced to Erukkur in Anaikkaran Chatiram police jurisdiction and arrested. During interrogation, the accused confessed to the conspiracy and killings. Notably, during a police-led recovery operation in Rajasthan, Mahipal attempted to attack officers with a hidden weapon. In self-defence, Inspector Selvam from Poraiyar police station shot Mahipal, resulting in his death. Subsequently, the remaining three accused, including Karunaram, were remanded and charged under multiple sections, including murder for gain, criminal conspiracy, and the Arms Act. After prolonged proceedings, Sessions Judge R. Vijayakumari found Manish and Karunaram guilty. Manish was sentenced to three life terms for his role in the murders and the robbery. Karunaram received double life imprisonment for conspiracy and involvement in the killings. The accused were later transferred to Cuddalore Central Prison.
