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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
'Suspicion cannot replace proof': Chhattisgarh HC upholds acquittal in explosives case
Representative Image RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a Bastar trial court's 2016 decision to acquit two men accused of possessing tiffin bombs and being active members of a banned Maoist organisation. The court observed that 'suspicion, no matter how strong, cannot take the place of proof.' A division bench of Justice Sanjay S Agrawal and Justice Radhakishan Agrawal dismissed the state's appeal against the acquittal of Muchaki Deva (38) and Vijja Podyami (35). They were booked under the Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1908. According to the prosecution, both men were apprehended in September 2015 near Bhadrimahu village, Bastar, during a search operation, and explosive devices were recovered based on their statements. However, the trial court found contradictions in the seizure proceedings and noted the absence of an FSL report to confirm that the seized material was explosive. The HC, after examining witness statements, found 'major contradictions and omissions' in the testimonies of the investigating officer and two seizure witnesses. The bench noted inconsistencies about the location of the seizure and confirmed that all seizure documentation was signed at the police station rather than at the spot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo The court emphasised that the prosecution failed to produce clinching evidence linking the accused to the alleged explosives. 'The entire case was based on suspicion, but suspicion cannot substitute for proof,' the judgment said. Concluding that the trial court's acquittal was 'just and proper,' the High Court said there was no reason to interfere with the order, thereby dismissing the state's appeal. 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. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab Police foil BKI operatives' terror plot, neutralise IED in Tarn Taran
The Punjab Police on Thursday foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists Harwinder Rinda and Lakhbir Landa after neutralising an improvised explosive device in Tarn Taran district. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team defusing the IED recovered in Tarn Taran during a a search operation on Thursday. (HT) Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said teams of the anti-gangster task force (AGTF) had received credible human intelligence about a consignment containing an improvised explosive device (IED), pushed from Pakistan. AGTF, in close coordination with Tarn Taran Police, launched a combing operation in the district and recovered the IED from the area of Naushera Pannuan in Tarn Taran, before it could reach Rinda and Landa's local associates for potential use in subversive activities, he said. The DGP stated that the IED was immediately secured and safely transported to a designated location, where it was successfully neutralised in a controlled detonation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The prompt and coordinated action of Punjab Police personnel averted a major tragedy and ensured public safety, he added. Additional director general of police (ADGP) AGTF Promod Ban said preliminary investigations revealed that the recovered IED was pushed into Punjab by Pakistan-backed terrorist modules, with intentions to disrupt public peace and target innocent lives in the border state. AGTF deputy inspector general of police (DIG) Gurmeet Singh Chauhan said an FIR had been lodged under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, and Section 111 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Sirhali police station in Tarn Taran. 'Further investigation is ongoing to uncover and apprehend the associates of Rinda and Landa,' he said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
10 bombs recovered last year in Delhi's Holambi Kalan safely disposed of
Ten country-made bombs recovered last year from the Holambi Kalan area were safely disposed of by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and National Security Guard (NSG) on Monday, an official said. The disposal was crucial to prevent any potential threat and ensure public safety, the officer said.(Sourced) According to police, the explosives were recovered in connection with an FIR registered under section 286 (negligent conduct concerning explosive substances) of the Indian Penal Code and sections of the Explosive Substances Act at the Narela Industrial Area police station. After their recovery, the bombs were securely buried in a designated plot of land in Holambi Kalan as a precautionary measure. "A formal request was sent to the concerned agencies for their safe disposal. In response, teams from the NSG, BDS outer-north police, and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Rohini reached the site," said the officer. Following established safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs), the BDS and NSG teams thoroughly inspected the site and carried out the neutralisation process. "All 10 bombs were successfully disposed of without any untoward incident," said the officer. The disposal was crucial to prevent any potential threat and ensure public safety, the officer said. Further investigation in the case is underway.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Delhi: 10 bombs recovered last year in Holambi Kalan safely disposed of
Ten country-made bombs recovered last year from the Holambi Kalan area were safely disposed of by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and National Security Guard (NSG) on Monday, an official said. According to police, the explosives were recovered in connection with an FIR registered under section 286 (negligent conduct concerning explosive substances) of the Indian Penal Code and sections of the Explosive Substances Act at the Narela Industrial Area police station. After their recovery, the bombs were securely buried in a designated plot of land in Holambi Kalan as a precautionary measure. "A formal request was sent to the concerned agencies for their safe disposal. In response, teams from the NSG, BDS outer-north police, and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Rohini reached the site," said the officer. Following established safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs), the BDS and NSG teams thoroughly inspected the site and carried out the neutralisation process. "All 10 bombs were successfully disposed of without any untoward incident," said the officer. The disposal was crucial to prevent any potential threat and ensure public safety, the officer said. Further investigation in the case is underway.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Delhi: 10 bombs recovered last year in Holambi Kalan safely disposed of
Ten country-made bombs recovered last year from the Holambi Kalan area were safely disposed of by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and National Security Guard ( NSG ) on Monday, an official said. According to police, the explosives were recovered in connection with an FIR registered under section 286 (negligent conduct concerning explosive substances) of the Indian Penal Code and sections of the Explosive Substances Act at the Narela Industrial Area police station. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Technology Leadership Product Management CXO Data Science Others Finance Operations Management Public Policy MBA MCA Digital Marketing Data Science healthcare Design Thinking Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Management Degree Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details After their recovery, the bombs were securely buried in a designated plot of land in Holambi Kalan as a precautionary measure. "A formal request was sent to the concerned agencies for their safe disposal. In response, teams from the NSG, BDS outer-north police, and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Rohini reached the site," said the officer. Following established safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs), the BDS and NSG teams thoroughly inspected the site and carried out the neutralisation process. Live Events "All 10 bombs were successfully disposed of without any untoward incident," said the officer. The disposal was crucial to prevent any potential threat and ensure public safety, the officer said. Further investigation in the case is underway.
