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Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
19-year-old pushed off roof by stalker in NE Delhi dies
A 19-year-old woman died on Wednesday, two days after being thrown off a five-storey building allegedly by a stalker in northeast Delhi's Ashok Nagar. Police said the victim's family claimed the accused, a 30-year-old man who had been harassing her for months, disguised himself in a burqa, sneaked into her building, and flung her off the terrace in front of her father. 19-year-old pushed off roof by stalker in NE Delhi dies The attack, which occurred around 8.30am on Monday, stunned the neighbourhood, triggered demands for justice, and led to a heavy police deployment amid fears of communal tension—the victim was Hindu, and the accused Muslim. According to the police, the accused, identified as Taufiq-Ur-Rehman, is on the run. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Ashish Kumar Mishra said a case of attempted murder and criminal intimidation was initially registered, later converted to murder. The accused is originally from Hapur in Uttar Pradesh, and worked as a daily wager in Ashok Nagar's local market. He had befriended the family years ago, celebrating festivals like Raksha Bandhan with the victim and her two sisters. But for the past three months, her family alleged, he had been stalking her, making unwelcome advances, and threatening her when she rebuffed him. However, they told police they did not file a police complaint as they said they never imagined the accused would harm anyone in the family, according to a police officer privy to the case. 'We never thought he would go so far as to kill her,' said her father, a private security guard. He recalled how his daughter had gone to the terrace to switch on the water pump and called her mother saying it wasn't working. 'Minutes later, I heard her scream. I ran up and saw Taufiq strangling her. When I tried to stop him, he pushed me aside and threw her off,' he said. She fell nearly 50 feet, landing on bricks in a vacant lot, he said. Her family rushed her to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, but she died nearly 12 hours later. Taufiq fled the scene, evading attempts by the woman's father and at least two neighbours to catch him. CCTV footage captured him entering and leaving the neighbourhood in the burqa. Police teams are now conducting raids in Delhi and UP to apprehend him. DCP Mishra said they received a call at around 8.30am on Monday reporting the crime. The victim's house was shrouded in grief when HT visited on Tuesday. The victim had completed her schooling and worked at a private firm in Mandoli. Her family—parents and four siblings—had no inkling of the violence to come. Her elder sister said Taufiq was treated like family. 'We used to tie rakhi on his wrist. We never imagined he would do this,' she said. As news of the murder spread, tension gripped the neighbourhood. Ashok Vihar market wore a deserted look Tuesday with all shops shut, and members of right-wing outfits gathered outside the victim's house to express solidarity with the heartbroken family. Satender Sharma, general secretary of Agrasen Market Association, Ashok Nagar, said, 'Members of the market association held a meeting on Monday evening and it was unanimously decided that we will keep the market shut on Tuesday to show our solidarity towards the family. The association has decided that shopkeepers will not employ any Muslim labourer in their shops.' 'This has never happened here before,' said a local resident. 'Now, no one feels safe. Parents are scared to send their daughters outside.' The victim's aunt called for the death penalty. 'We would have protected her if we knew this is what she was going through,' she said, adding that the young woman had recently started a new job. 'She had dreams.' Police have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges, including under stalking and sections related to crimes against women. Until late evening Tuesday, police personnel remained stationed in the locality. 'We are maintaining vigilance to prevent any flare-up,' a senior police official said.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Delhi govt plans to revamp GTB memorial as key tourist attraction
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to revamp Guru Teg Bahadur Memorial, located near the Singhu border on GT Road, and develop it into a tourist attraction. Officials said Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation had initiated the process to engage a consultant to conceptualise, design and create a light and sound show, while the repair and beautification of the memorial had already started. According to them, tourism minister Kapil Mishra and environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa visited the memorial along with a team of officials in April and found it in a state of neglect. Mishra had said the place deserved to be a cultural and spiritual beacon and would soon be revamped to include laser shows, cultural performances and guided heritage tours, while visitor facilities would be upgraded to make it a must-visit destination for devotees and tourists alike. A govt official mentioned that the show would feature vibrant visuals and animations, making it a unique and memorable event. "The consultant is expected to give particular attention to the life of Guru Teg Bahadur. The design should preferably be energy efficient, using traditional materials, natural light, etc. The laser-controlled sound and light show has been proposed to be based on the life of Guru Teg Bahadur, 'Hind Ki Chadar'," said an official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Spanning 11.87 acres, the memorial is dedicated to the supreme sacrifice of the ninth guru of Sikhism. The complex features a 24-metre-high central pylon symbolising his spiritual strength, flanked by three C-shaped arches representing his followers, and 10 monoliths inscribed with the teachings of the 10 Sikh gurus. Officials said the light and sound show was once a popular attraction at the site, but was non-functional for several years. "We now intend to develop it in a manner that allows tourists and pilgrims from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir to visit and learn about the life and sacrifices of Guru Teg Bahadur," said an official.
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Specialised centre for diabetes care & research to come up at GTB hospital
NEW DELHI: The Capital may soon establish a Centre of Excellence in Diabetes and Endocrinology to manage the rising prevalence of metabolic disorders among the affected residents. Officials said the Delhi government is planning to set up a specialised centre that will promote yoga, lifestyle changes and dietary modifications in managing diabetes and conduct research on the lifestyle disease. The proposed centre will be an autonomous institute offering specialised care for economically weaker sections and will extend the existing Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital. The project, with a financial implication of Rs 17 crore, has already been recommended by a committee constituted by the Department of Health and Family Welfare and is currently awaiting Cabinet approval. An official said the new centre will provide advanced care to patients suffering from diabetes and endocrine disorders. He further said that once approved, the facility will be the first of its kind in the government sector across the country, offering state-of-the-art treatment and referral services to underprivileged patients. A proposal prepared by the Health Department will be presented to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for approval. 'The creation of an institute of excellence in this field will add substantial value to the healthcare services provided by the Delhi government through its hospitals by offering world-class referral services in a critically important area,' the proposal reads.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Gurdwaras to get a facelift in Sangam City
Prayagraj: Following the successful beautification and revamp of several key temples in preparation for Maha Kumbh, the initiative is now set to encompass prominent gurdwaras in the city. The tourism department will lead the beautification efforts, aiming to enhance the city's appeal and boost tourism. Gurudwara Pakki Sangat , historically significant as the oldest in the city and a site where Guru Teg Bahadur stayed with his disciples in 1660, will be the first to undergo beautification. Building on the successful beautification of mythologically significant temples like Nagvasuki, Mankameshwar, and Dashashwamedh ahead of Maha Kumbh, the state govt is now set to beautify prominent gurudwaras. The initiative will see the use of red sandstone, installation of sheds, and addition of benches for tourists. Department officials are set to meet Mahant Gyan Singh, chief sevadar of Gurudwara Pakki Sangat, to finalise plans for its beautification. Following this, similar work will commence at Gurudwara Khuldabad, with future plans to beautify additional gurudwaras in Alopibagh, Mirapur, Sadiapur, Manauri and Naini. The department aims to develop these sites as tourism hubs, with an action plan for Pakki Sangat to be prepared and approved before work begins.
