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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Assault on Col: SIT probe ‘tainted', says high court, hands case to CBI
Chandigarh: Expressing dissatisfaction with the "tainted" investigation of the Chandigarh Police SIT in the assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, allegedly by Punjab cops, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday handed over the probe to CBI. "The court is convinced that the investigating agency is not only trying to create loopholes in the investigation but trying to make craters in the investigation so as to ensure that once the chargesheet is filed before the court, the case of the prosecution should hardly be able to crawl in court," the HC observed. In a scathing remark, Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj said that "there are no prospects of free and fair investigation in the case by SIT of UT, Chandigarh", and that the court cannot be a spectator to the investigating agency conducting the probe in a "tainted manner". In his detailed order, Justice Bhardwaj observed that except for saying the investigation is in progress, there is no material to convince the court that the probe is being carried out in a free and fair manner. "Needless to say, other offences in the FIR are also non-bailable, but the investigating agency has no answer regarding its conduct in not proceeding against the accused. The only answer given to the court is that all the accused are not traceable. The court cannot lose sight that all the accused are serving police officers," Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj said. HC passed the order after interacting with the head of SIT, SP (HQ & intelligence), Chandigarh, Manjeet, who submitted that as the offence under Section 109 BNS (Section 307 IPC, attempt to murder) is not made out, custody of the accused is not warranted. He also apprised the court that though all the accused are police officers, they are not traceable and are absent from their duties as well. At this, the judge observed that without concluding the investigation, the probe agency has made up its mind to delete the offence under Section 109 BNS, which substantiates the apprehension of the petitioner (Colonel Bath) that the SIT is proceeding in a tainted manner to give benefit to the accused. HC also observed that the investigation was shifted out of the state of Punjab so as to ensure an impartial investigation, but the court finds no change in the situation. The order came in the wake of a petition filed by Col Bath, accusing SIT of "shielding" the accused cops and demanding a CBI probe. He submitted that he is a victim of "extreme brutality and high-handedness of Punjab police", and "protectors of law have become breakers of law". MSID:: 122573913 413 |
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Visa fraud: 16th FIR against sibling duo
Ludhiana: The city police Tuesday lodged the 16th FIR against fraudulent immigration consultant sibling duo Veenu Malhotra and her brother, Amit, who own Globalway Immigration near Ishmeet Singh Chowk. They allegedly duped a man from Sangrur of Rs 14 lakh on the false promise of arranging a visa. The FIR was lodged following a complaint from Chandeep Singh from Sangrur's Benra village. Chandeep said he wanted to settle abroad and so contacted the accused, and visited their office. The accused promised to secure him a visa and sought Rs 14 lakh for the same. In various instalments, the accused took Rs 14 lakh from him but kept delaying the visa. Singh said he made several visits to their office to get his money back, but to no avail. Thereafter, he lodged a police complaint. Parminder Singh, who is probing the case, said the accused have been booked under IPC sections 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal conspiracy). It must be recalled that Veena and her brother were arrested by Model Town police last Sept 6 for allegedly duping several people on the pretext of sending them abroad. The arrest followed a complaint from a policewoman deputed in the CM's security. She accused them of duping her brother and mother of Rs 14.30 lakh on the pretext of arranging UK visas for them. With their arrest, police recovered a total of Rs 1.07 crore in cash from their possession. Earlier, on Aug 12 last year, Hardeep Singh of Sangrur's Dhuri and his wife, Amandeep Kaur, climbed atop a water tank, accusing the same firm of duping them of Rs 10 lakh. A day after the incident, the district administration cancelled the firm's licence.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Man promises to marry girl, rapes her, gets booked
Ludhiana: A man has been booked for raping a girl, a minor, on the pretext of marrying her. The girl told the cops that they met, became friends and would often talk on the phone and on social media. In 2022, she said the accused started calling her home. He would reportedly tell her that if she didn't come, he would slash his wrist and kill himself. On his insistence, she went to his house to meet him in March that year. He forcibly took her inside a room and sexually assaulted her, she alleged. Police said after a minor dispute, the accused allegedly sent objectionable pictures of himself and the girl to her family. This outraged her family, and they lodged a police complaint. A DSP-level officer investigated the matter. The accused was booked under IPC sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) and the Pocso Act. tnn
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
City textile firm alleges Rs 1.77cr fraud by two Delhi firms
Ahmedabad: A city-based textile company has lodged a complaint with the detection of crime branch (DCB), alleging a financial fraud of Rs 1.77 crore by two Delhi firms that allegedly defaulted on payments for denim fabric supplied over the years. The complaint, filed by Nikunj Dave, HR manager of the textile firm, claims the fraud occurred between May 2019 and March 2021, and is now being investigated by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the DCB. According to the FIR, one of the Delhi companies purchased fabric worth Rs 9.68 crore and paid Rs 9.59 crore, leaving Rs 8.37 lakh unpaid, along with an credit note of Rs 31,228. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In a second instance, another Delhi firm procured denim fabric worth Rs 4.80 crore between Feb and Nov 2020, of which only Rs 3.12 crore was paid. The unpaid amount of Rs 1.68 crore includes a debit note of Rs 1.03 lakh. The complainant stated that both companies had initially agreed to pay within 30 days of delivery but later stopped responding to payment demands. Despite repeated reminders, no further payments were made, leading the Ahmedabad-based company to allege intentional fraud and breach of trust. The company submitted supporting documents, including GST registration copies, invoices, e-way bills, transport records, and ledger accounts, along with the complaint, requesting a legal probe into the matter. DCB officials have registered a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and initiated an investigation.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Kerala to sterilise stray dogs, allow euthanasia of sick animals after rabies deaths
Kerala will launch a crackdown on stray dogs by rolling out mobile sterilisation units in 152 blocks and permitting the euthanasia of seriously ill animals, following public concern over recent rabies-linked deaths in the state. Local Self-Government Minister MB Rajesh said stray dogs that are gravely ill or injured may be euthanised, provided a veterinary surgeon certifies their condition.(Representational Photo) Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh said on Wednesday that before deploying the portable ABC (Animal Birth Control) units across the blocks, a pilot study would be conducted in Nedumangad, near here, using one unit under the leadership of the Animal Husbandry Department. "These portable units are more cost-effective than permanent ABC centres," he told a press conference after a joint discussion involving the Animal Husbandry, Local Self-Government, and Law Departments regarding stray dog control. He also said a large-scale vaccination drive for stray dogs would be conducted in August. "Each portable ABC unit will cost ₹28 lakh. Once an order is placed, it will take about two months for the units to be delivered. During this period, suitable locations for operating the units will be identified by the respective panchayats and municipalities," the minister said. According to him, 158 trained personnel from the Animal Husbandry Department are currently available for catching stray dogs. "Local bodies will identify more people for this work through Kudumbashree. Those who catch dogs for the ABC centres will be paid ₹300 per dog. The services of the Indian Veterinary Association will be utilised for carrying out the sterilisation procedures," Rajesh said. The minister said that in September, special camps would be organised to provide vaccination and licensing for pet dogs. He said people's committees would be formed at the level of local bodies to monitor the functioning of the mobile ABC centres, and police would be instructed to take action under Sections 107 of the CrPC and 186 of the IPC against those who obstruct the operations of these centres. Rajesh said stray dogs that are gravely ill or injured may be euthanised, provided a veterinary surgeon certifies their condition. "Under Section 8(a) of the Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures Rules, stray dogs that are seriously ill or injured may be subjected to euthanasia. This requires certification from a veterinary surgeon confirming the condition of the animal," the minister said. He added that the increasing challenges posed by the conditions in the central rules, along with public resistance when action is taken under these rules, are now creating a major crisis. The minister appealed to the public to cooperate in effectively controlling stray dogs by avoiding littering and supporting the operations of the ABC centres. Rajesh added that the state would approach the Central Government seeking relaxation in the ABC regulations. Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani, who also attended the meeting, said the department would procure seven more mobile portable ABC centres. "Currently, 17 permanent ABC centres are operational in the state, and 13 more are in their final stages of construction. Locations have been identified for 28 new centres," she said. Rani said that just like cattle are fitted with chips, dogs would now also be implanted with chips. "These chips will carry a 12-digit number, which can be used to identify the owner's address, whether the dog has been vaccinated, and if it has a licence," she added. Since April this year, four children from various parts of the state have died after being bitten by stray dogs, despite receiving the anti-rabies vaccine.
