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NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
All 4 Accused In Kolkata Rape Case Remanded To Police Custody
Kolkata: In what is being claimed as a first-of-its-kind order by a court in Kolkata, all four accused in the South Calcutta Law College rape case were remanded to police custody for an additional period of three days, 39 days after they were first arrested. The prime accused in the case, Monojit Mishra, an alumnus and a contractual employee of the college, and two of his suspected accomplices, Pramit Mukhopadhyay and Zaib Ahmed, both students, along with Pinaki Banerjee, security guard of the campus, were granted police custody till August 8 by Amit Sarkar, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Alipore Court. The order was passed on Tuesday in the wake of all four accused having previously been remanded to police custody for 11 days, followed by their judicial custody for another 28 days. "Under the provisions of Section 167 of the earlier CrPC Act, the prayer for police remand had to be made within the first 15 days of arrest. That provision has now changed under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced the CrPC on July 1, 2024. The BNSS now empowers the police to pray for remand anytime within the first 60 days of arrest for heinous crimes like rape and murder," Sourin Ghosal, the Kolkata Police Chief Public Prosecutor in Alipore Court, explained. "But this was the first time that the relevant clauses of BNSS were invoked in a court in Kolkata and, possibly, in the entire West Bengal and in which the judge found merit," Mr Ghoshal added. He said that the prayer for additional police remand of the accused was made in the light of fresh reports received by the investigators from cyber and forensic experts. "The statements previously made by the accused and the reports we have now received do not match in many places. Hence, there is a need to freshly interrogate the accused in police custody and, if required, they may be made to sit face to face to get to the bottom of the alleged crime," Mr Ghoshal said. In its order, the ACJM court, Alipore, rejected the defence counsel's prayer for bail and held that Section 47 of the BNSS, which mandates the police to inform the arrested person of the grounds of arrest and right to bail, has been "duly complied" with. "It transpires from the prayer of the prosecution that PC is required for the purpose of pending investigations and so more fully described in the forwarding report of the IO. On perusal of the CD (case diary), I do find incriminating materials available against all the accused persons," the judge stated in his order. "All these aspects seem to this Court to be much of the essence and importance so far as investigation of this case is concerned, but the case itself is very grave and heinous to say the least. The purpose of the investigation of this case can be well served if the police custody of the present accused persons is granted by this court as prayed for," the order goes on to add. The shocking on-campus rape was alleged by a first-year student at the law college in south Kolkata's Kasba area where she named Mishra as the principal perpetrator of the crime and both Mukhopadhyay and Ahmed as accomplices. While the crime allegedly took place between 7.30 pm and 10.50 pm on June 25, the three accused were arrested on the intervening night of June 26 and 27. They were subsequently produced in Alipore court and remanded in police custody on June 27. A day later, the on-duty security guard of the campus during the time of the alleged crime, was also booked and remanded in custody. All accused have since been produced before the court thrice for extension of police remand and their subsequent judicial custody. The Kolkata Police prayed for the maximum term of custody for all the accused after they had served two back-to-back judicial remands of 28 days.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
On Global Tiger Day, Sundarbans fishing boats get GPS device for real-time distress SOS
KOLKATA: On the occasion of Global Tiger Day on Tuesday, at least five fishermen's boats in the Sundarbans will get a GPS-based SOS alarm system that will transmit real-time distress signals to forest department in case of emergencies such as tiger attacks. The system will also help foresters in tracking boats in case they enter areas where fishing is banned. It is a pilot project by Wildlife Trust of India, Bengal forest dept and Lokamata Rani Rashmoni Mission under Sundarbans Tiger Project. It will be launched on an experimental basis in the Kultali block under South 24 Parganas forest division now, said Dr Abhishek Ghoshal, manager and head, human-wildlife conflict mitigation at WTI. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve director Nilanjan Mullick said it was a welcome move. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "With the press of a single button, the device will generate an alert to Bengal forest dept and WTI, enabling emergency rescue operations through a speed boat. The speed boat is equipped with trained medical personnel, essential first-aid kit and life-saving medical supplies," said Ghoshal. According to Mullick, the GPS-powered system will also help them identify boats if they enter prohibited zones. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo In 2024, at least seven cases of tiger attacks were reported from various parts of the forest when fishermen entered the mangroves on fishing trips. Some of the attacks, though, took place inside prohibited zones. "We will install the devices on boats that have BLCs (boat licence certificate). BLC holders are individuals who possess permits to operate fishing boats within designated zones inside the forest," said a source. "WTI's dual initiative of GPS-enabled alarm system and speed-boat based community support, combining technology, rapid medical response, and inter-agency collaboration, strengthens our ability to protect both people and wildlife," said Nisha Goswami, divisional forest officer, South 24 Parganas division. Under a similar project, camera traps, which have hitherto been used to estimate tiger numbers, will detect their presence and send real-time alerts to foresters to check man-animal conflict. The AI-powered cameras are likely to be provided by WTI in about two months once the monsoon is over. "Initially, we have plans to start a pilot project with 10 cameras that can be installed along nylon nets at vulnerable locations. These cameras will transmit live feeds with images to concerned officials on their mobiles whenever there is tiger movement near villages," Ghoshal had earlier told TOI. The project is supported by German Cooperation, KFW Development Bank and IUCN.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Blessed by the divine': Shreya Ghoshal sings ‘Piyu Bole' to pregnant woman's baby bump, heartwarming video goes viral
Shreya Ghoshal, one of the most celebrated Indian singers, is winning hearts with her humble gesture towards a pregnant fan. During her 'All Hearts Tour' in Amsterdam, Ghoshal was captured interacting with one of her fans backstage, and the video has gone viral. After her performance, Ghoshal was approached by a pregnant fan who expressed her deep love for her music. What followed was a moving gesture. The singer knelt, gently placed her hand on the woman's baby bump, and sang Piyu Bole from Parineeta as a lullaby for the unborn baby. Crooned by Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam, the song features Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan. As the video progresses, the emotional fan can be seen thanking Ghoshal for singing to her baby bump. Sharing the video, Instagram handle @varindertchawla wrote '#ShreyaGhoshal's soulful voice and heartfelt gesture—singing for a pregnant fan with her hand on the baby bump—has melted hearts all over the internet.' Watch the viral video here: A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) The video wooed several social media users who hailed Ghoshal for her heartfelt gesture and 'magical' voice. 'Shreya Ghosal so sweet gesture I'm sure the baby must be dancing inside happily,' a fan wrote. ' an experience for that unborn child,' another fan commented. 'Really beautiful. Very soothing song and Shreya madam you are awesome,' a third fan said. 'the baby was blessed by the divine voice,' a fourth fan wrote. Ghoshal, who made her Bollywood singing debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas in 2002, has lent her voice to songs in several Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, and others. She began her 'All Hearts Tour' in 2023 and continues to captivate her fans worldwide. She has also performed at several prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall (London) and the SSE Arena.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shreya Ghoshal melts hearts as she sings Piyu Bole for pregnant fan. Watch
During the Amsterdam leg of her tour, renowned Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal shared a heartwarming moment with a fan that has now gone viral. The incident took place backstage, where Ghoshal met an expectant mother who made a special a tender gesture, Ghoshal placed her hand on the mother's baby bump and sang 'Piyu Bole' for the unborn child. The beloved track, known for its emotional resonance, transformed into a lullaby, creating a touching moment between the singer, the mother, and her the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) The video of this intimate exchange has been widely shared on social media, with many calling it 'the sweetest and most beautiful video online today.' The gesture has struck a chord with fans, reinforcing Ghoshal's image as not just a celebrated artist but also a deeply empathetic media users flooded the post with love, with many dropping heart emojis and praising the singer's humility. Some described the interaction as 'pure magic,' while others called it a moment to the comments here: Moments like these highlight the unique bond artists share with their audience - personal, emotional, and unforgettable.- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fan travels ‘12,000 km' to see Shreya Ghoshal live in Mumbai on his birthday; singer gives him a sweet shoutout
Mumbai was buzzing with emotion and music as Shreya Ghoshal wrapped up the India leg of her All Hearts Tour with a sold-out finale that fans won't forget soon. But one particular moment from the night stood out and has since gone viral — a fan flew more than 12,000 km just to be there, and as fate would have it, the concert also fell on his birthday. In a now widely shared video, Ghoshal is seen pausing on stage as she notices a sign in the crowd. Reading it, she looks surprised and says, 'What, what, travelled 12,000 km? To be here? Thank you so much.' Spotting the birthday message too, she asks, 'Is it your birthday today?' The fan nods, and she warmly replies, 'Happy Birthday dude! So lovely. Thank you. Means a lot.' The touching exchange, captured on camera, was first posted by celebrity photographer Varinder Chawla and later reshared by the Instagram page 'thewhatup' with the caption, 'Fan travelled 12,000 km on his birthday to attend queen Shreya Ghoshal's concert in Mumbai.' A post shared by The Whatup (@thewhatup) Comments flooded in from all corners of the internet. One admirer pointed out, 'It's like she's singing with every word, even when she's just talking to the crowd,' while another gushed, 'She's being so sweet.' Someone else chimed in with, 'Imagine travelling 12,000 kilometres on your birthday to attend Shreya Ghoshal's concert.' Yet, even the way Ghoshal transitioned back into her set had people smiling. One amused user wrote, 'Anyone here who's wondering which place is 12000 km away from Bombay? Gurl said anyway yaar.' Moments like these – when artists connect with their fans – are what make live performances magical. And Shreya wasn't the only one recently to have such a heartwarming moment. At Grafest 2025, hosted by Graphic Era University in Dehradun, music director and singer Amit Trivedi also had a memorable encounter. Amid the crowd was Kaushik, a budding singer. But instead of staying in the audience, Kaushik found himself in the spotlight. In a video that quickly made the rounds, he was seen holding a mic, singing Yeh Fitoor Mera – a song composed by Trivedi himself and originally sung by Arijit Singh. As his voice soared through the venue, the crowd erupted in cheers while Trivedi, visibly touched, watched with pride and admiration.
