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The Wire
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Wire
Fatehpur Mausoleum Case: No Arrest Over Vandalism Yet; Locals Barred From Talking to Outsiders
New Delhi: While the police were yet to arrest anyone in connection with the vandalism of a mausoleum in Fatehpur's Abu Nagar locality, a one-kilometre radius has been cordoned off with barricades around the site to prevent any further communal flare-up. On Tuesday (August 13), police booked more than 150 people, 10 of them named, for damaging public property and disturbing the peace, according to news agency PTI. The 10 named in the FIR are Dharmendra Singh (Bajrang Dal), Abhishek Shukla (BJP), Ajay Singh (district panchayat member), Devnath Dhakad (BJP), Vinay Tiwari (municipal councillor), Pushpraj Patel, Rithik Pal (BJP), Prasoon Tiwari (BJP), Ashish Trivedi and Pappu Chauhan (Samajwadi Party). Meanwhile, locals have been barred from talking to outsiders and media entry has been banned. Police in plainclothes are roaming areas near the mausoleum, interacting with locals and monitoring the activities. On August 11, a violent confrontation erupted in Fatehpur, after a mob from various Hindutva bodies stormed a centuries-old mausoleum in Abu Nagar, hoisted saffron flags on it, performed Hindu rituals inside and vandalised graves in the presence of security forces. It was followed by stone-pelting and clashes with members of the Muslim community, triggering a political outcry and raising questions about law enforcement in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Uttar Pradesh. According to the PTI report, while the vandals are yet to be arrested, police have arrested the Congress city president, Arif alias Gudda, and his several supporters, for holding a protest demanding the arrest of the vandals. Meanwhile, the party's district president, Mahesh Dwivedi was placed under house arrest when a party delegation comprising two former MLAs planned to visit the site. Dwivedi called the police action 'dictatorial' and accused the administration of acting as a 'silent spectator' while the vandalism had happened. Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Uttam Patel said he had sent a letter to Union home minister Amit Shah, demanding an investigation by an independent agency into the matter.
The Print
a day ago
- Politics
- The Print
No arrest yet in Fatehpur mausoleum case; locals barred from talking to outsiders
Media entry has been banned in the area, and locals have been barred from speaking to outsiders. A one-kilometre radius around the mausoleum has been cordoned off with eight barricades, an officer said on Wednesday. Kanpur (UP) Aug 13 (PTI) Police were yet to arrest anyone booked in connection with vandalism of a mausoleum in Fatehpur's Abu Nagar locality, where plainclothesmen roamed the streets talking to the locals to prevent a communal flare-up. Members of Hindu right-wing outfits vandalised a mausoleum in Fatehpur district on Monday, claiming it to be a temple site where they had the right to pray. On Tuesday, police booked more than 150 people, 10 of them named, for damaging public property and disturbing the peace. The 10 named in the FIR are Dharmendra Singh (Bajrang Dal), Abhishek Shukla (BJP), Ajay Singh (district panchayat member), Devnath Dhakad (BJP), Vinay Tiwari (municipal councillor), Pushpraj Patel, Rithik Pal (BJP), Prasoon Tiwari (BJP), Ashish Trivedi, and Pappu Chauhan (Samajwadi Party). An officer said searches are on to locate those named in the FIR and the 150 unidentified. Police, however, arrested the Congress's city president, Arif alias Gudda, along with his several supporters, for holding a protest, demanding the arrest of the vandals. Congress's district president, Mahesh Dwivedi, was also placed under house arrest early in the morning when a party delegation comprising two former MLAs planned to visit the site, another senior officer said. Dwivedi condemned the action as 'dictatorial' and accused the administration of acting as a 'silent spectator' while the mausoleum vandalism happened. Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Uttam Patel condemned the incident and said he had sent a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking an investigation by an independent agency into the matter. Police in plainclothes are roaming sensitive areas near the mausoleum, interacting with locals and monitoring the activities of both communities, an officer said. Tensions flared briefly administration denied the burial of Wahidul Nisa, a local woman, near the site. She was buried later at a different place under police supervision. Vijay Shankar Shukla, head of the Tameshwar Temple Mela Committee, has claimed that the mausoleum was 'Thakur Siddhpeeth Temple.' He warned of a large-scale protest if members of the Hindu community are arrested. Inspector General of police (Prayagraj) Ajay Mishra has also begun an inquiry into possible lapses in police response, recording the force members' statements, an officer said. The mausoleum's caretaker (Mutawalli), Mohammad Nafis, said that the structure is nearly 500 years old and was built by Emperor Akbar's grandson. PTI COR ABN VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘No one can take away our right': Hindu groups claim UP's Fatehpur tomb is temple, vow to hold prayers; police deployed
NEW DELHI: Members of Hindu organisations, including Bajrang Dal, gathered near an old tomb in Abu Nagar, Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, asserting that the structure is a temple and demanding the right to offer prayers there. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police have been deployed at the site to maintain order amid rising tensions. Speaking to media, Fatehpur District Co-convenor of Bajrang Dal, Dharmendra Singh, said, "We will offer prayers here at noon. The Administration will not be able to stop us. In the Hindu religion, no one can take away our right to offer prayers. It is our temple which they are referring to as a tomb..."
News18
24-07-2025
- News18
Chhattisgarh Royal Family Dispute: I Am The True Heir, Says Dharmendra Singh In Big Twist
In 1997, Raja Surendra Singh declared his adopted son Dharmendra Singh as his successor, sparking controversy as he was not a blood heir but the son of a palace staff member The ongoing dispute over the historic Sakti princely state's palace in Chhattisgarh has taken a dramatic turn. Raja Dharmendra Singh has asserted his claim as the legitimate heir of Raja Saheb, emphasising that Raja Surendra Bahadur Singh adopted him in accordance with full social customs and that he possesses all relevant documents. Raja Dharmendra Singh of Sakti Rajmahal declared that the Hari Gujar Palace, also known as the Yellow Palace, is a heritage of the entire region and not merely a property. He vowed to protect this heritage, as his father Raja Surendra Bahadur Singh had done before him, even if it meant sacrificing his life. 'Even if I have to risk my life, I am prepared to do so. But after Raja Surendra Singh's death and my imprisonment based on a false report, certain individuals conspired to seize the palace. Taking advantage of the absence of family members, they stormed in with a well-planned attack, assaulting my wife and the staff present. They also looted Rs 50,000 in cash," Singh said. Goons Stormed The Palace On June 25 On June 25, a group of armed goons carrying sticks and guns stormed into the Yellow Palace of Sakti, triggering chaos inside the palace. The intruders assaulted the staff on duty and allegedly molested Raja Dharmendra Singh's wife, who was present at the time. The attack occurred while key members of the palace were away in Bilaspur to attend a court hearing for Raja Dharmendra Singh's bail. Earlier, the Sakti Court had sentenced him to seven years in prison in connection with the rape of a woman from the palace. This was not the first attack on the palace; an earlier attempt was made in 2022 when Raja Surendra Singh was still alive. At that time, he had written to the police administration requesting security for the palace. The Real Controversy Explained In 1997, Raja Surendra Singh publicly announced that Dharmendra Singh, whom he had adopted, would be the next king of Sakti state. However, this decision sparked controversy, as Dharmendra Singh was not a blood heir but the son of a palace employee. The dispute intensified following Raja Surendra Singh's death, with other royal family members refusing to acknowledge Dharmendra Singh as the rightful king. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lottery draw for 744 PMAY units heldamid protest over preference norm
Lucknow: The lottery draw process of the 744 housing units under the PM Awas Yojana (PMAY) that were floated by the Awas Vikas parishad took place on Wednesday in Awadh Vihar locality. Confusion prevailed among the applicants during the initial phase as the authority held a draw for the applicants who had shown interest in making upfront payment to the housing board while delaying the draw for the applicants who wanted to pay the amount as per monthly instalments. It was for the first time that the housing board had introduced the option of making full payment and accorded preference to such applicants under the PMAY scheme. Officials from the housing board said that the preference was accorded to those willing to make upfront payment after being handed over the allotment letter as out of 744 units 667 ones were carried forward in the present draw. "It means those who were allotted these units in PMAY schemes on instalments backed out when it was time to take possession," said an officer. However, resentment started brewing among applicants seeking 300-sq ft wide unit once they saw majority of units being usurped by individuals willing to make the full payment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "How can a person from an economically backward section pay close to Rs 5 lakh in one shot. Though this point was mentioned in the booklet and brochure, it was mentioned in the inside pages and not prominently. That is why we registered our protest," said Dharmendra Singh, one of the applicants from Rae Bareli district. Housing commissioner Balkar Singh said details were sought from division to ascertain reasons which led to confusion among the applicants.
