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Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
2-yr jail to Mau MLA Abbas Ansari in 2022 hate speech case
The court of chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA), Mau, Dr KP Singh, on Saturday sentenced Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Mau Sadar seat Abbas Ansari to two years imprisonment in a case of violation of election code of conduct and hate speech during the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls in 2022. The court sentenced Ansari, the son of dead gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, to two years each under IPC sections 189 and 153-A, one year under section 506 and six months imprisonment under section 171-F. All the sentences will run simultaneously. Abbas's accomplice Mansoor Ansari has been sentenced to six months' simple imprisonment under IPC section 120-B in the case and a fine of ₹1000 was imposed on him. Hearing on the matter was completed on May 29. After hearing arguments of counsel for the parties in the case, the court had fixed May 31 as the date for pronouncing the sentence. After the hearing, the court convicted Abbas Ansari in the case. According to the prosecution in the case, a case was registered under sections 153 A (promoting enmity), 189 (threatening to cause harm to a public servant), 171 F (punishment for undue influence in elections or impersonation), 120 B (criminal conspiracy) and Section 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) against Abbas Ansari and others in Kotwali police station area of Mau based on the complaint of sub inspector Gangaram Bind. In his complaint, Bind alleged that during the assembly elections, Abbas Ansari, who was contesting election as the SBSP candidate from Mau Sadar seat, had threatened officials of Mau administration during a public meeting at Paharpur ground of the city, saying he will 'settle scores and teach them a lesson' after the elections. Abbas Ansari was present in the court when the court pronounced the order.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
All about DLF's KP Singh luxurious life: from Rs 300 crore Delhi mansions to Rs 190 crore apartment in DLF Camellias
Kushal Pal Singh (KP Singh) was born in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, in 1931. He studied aeronautical engineering in London and then joined the Indian Army in 1951. He was in the Deccan Horse regiment and also a commander of a tank in the 1954 Republic Day parade. In 1961, Singh started working for DLF. It was founded by his father-in-law, Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh. At that time, DLF was operational more in Delhi, but Singh took it to Gurgaon. He started acquiring lands from local farmers and built DLF City. It is known as the foundation of modern Gurgaon which is now a hub for corporate offices, luxury residences. The DLF Camellias KP Singh's biggest achievement is building the DLF Camellias. It is built on 17.5 acres in Gurgaon and the price of apartments ranges between Rs 100 crore to Rs 190 crore. It also has amenities like air purification systems, private spas and golf greens. In 2024, one apartment in DLF Camellias was bought for Rs 190 crore. KP Singh owns two bungalows in Delhi's Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road, of Rs 300 crore and also has houses in London and Dubai. The Singh family also owns a mansion on Prithviraj Road which is another high-value property in Delhi. Through IPO DLF raised $2.24 billion in 2007 which was the largest in India's history at the time. Though KP Singh's son, Rajiv Singh is handling daily operations of DLF now. In 2020 KP became Chairman Emeritus. As of 2024, he ranks 12th on Forbes India's Rich List. After the death of his wife, Indira Singh, in 2018, KP Singh found a partner named Sheena in his 90's.
India.com
22-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet KP Singh, brain behind super expensive DLF Camellias flats in Gurugram, it is home to Shark Tank judges like Aman Gupta, Ashneer Grover, Peyush Bansal and others
Kushal Pal Singh also known as KP Singh, is the man behind DLF's famous project 'The Camellias' in Gurgaon. DLF Camellias is among India's most luxurious residential projects, known for its world-class amenities. It is spread over 17.5 acres and is the residence for many CEOs, and high-net-worth individuals like Shark Tank India fame Aman Gupta, Ashneer Grover, Peyush Bansal. Property prices started from Rs 100 crore to Rs 175 crore and now touch a new record of Rs 190 crore. Who Is KP Singh? He was born on November 15, 1931, in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. KP completed a degree in Science from Meerut College and post-graduation in aeronautical engineering in London. Then he joined the Indian Army and was commissioned into the Deccan Horse regiment and led it at the 1954 Republic Day parade. DLF Limited was founded by his father-in-law, Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh. In 1961, Singh left the Army to join DLF. KP Singh is known for developing projects which are earthquake-resistant. He also built shopping malls, workplaces, and recreational facilities. His big project, DLF City, is one of the most famous township developments in India. His net worth was $20.5 billion USD, when he was ranked 12th on Forbes' 2024 list of India's 100 richest individuals. In 2020, after over five decades as a leader, he stepped down as DLF's Chairman and his son, Rajiv Singh, succeeded him. Singh is now Chairman Emeritus of DLF. KP Singh At 91 KP Singh' is married to Indira Singh, daughter of DLF's founder, and they have three children Pia Singh, Renuka Talwar, and Rajiv Singh. Unfortunately, his wife Indira passed away in 2018 after a battle with cancer. At the age of 91, Singh found love again with a woman named Sheena. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Singh shared how Indira had encouraged him to continue living life fully, even after her passing.
