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Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maulvi Liaquat Ali to mass killings, hanging of cops : 1857 revolt in Allahabad
On June 5, 1857, the then Allahabad (now Prayagraj) witnessed a key event in the revolt against the British–the First War of Indian Independence–with around 400 soldiers of the 6th Bengal Native Infantry, stationed in Allahabad, launching a massive uprising, also known as the 'June Kranti' under the leadership of freedom fighter Maulvi Liaquat Ali. The soldiers, accompanied by residents from Chail, Khuldabad, Phaphamau, Dariyabad and Rasulpur localities of the city, attacked the mess of the 6th Infantry Cantonment, killed British officers and seized the government treasury. Over 168-year-old original records of the uprising, stored at the Office of the Regional Archives, Prayagraj, bear mute testimony to the British excesses that followed the revolt. Records reveal that Colonel Neil, who arrived on June 11—five days later—with three battalions of the British Army from Varanasi, unleashed a full-fledged armed offensive against suspects to regain control of Allahabad. Records also indicate countless killings carried out through gunfire, along with the hanging of hundreds of suspects, including police constables who participated in the revolt across the localities of Chail, Khuldabad, Phaphamau, Dariyabad and Rasulpur. A letter written by the secretary of the North-Western Provinces (NWP) to the commissioner of the Allahabad division, dated April 26, 1862, instructs the latter to arrest Nana Dhundhu Pant—also known as Nana Sahib—and others involved in the revolt. According to Rakesh Verma, technical assistant at the Regional Archives, over a hundred police constables posted at Allahabad Kotwali in 1857 who had participated in the revolt were hanged. 'Administrative records written in Urdu titled Naksha Bagiyan Kotwali Allahabad, listing police constables who forcibly took their salaries for May and June 1857 and participated in the revolt—including Hanuman Prasad, Imdad Ali, Ashraf Ali, etc.—were hung by Major Henry Court on July 14, 1857,' he added. According to Verma, original records pertaining to the revolt that began in Meerut in May 1857 and later spread to various parts of the state including Allahabad, Lucknow, Kanpur and Jhansi—preserved in the regional archives—testify to the ordeal Indians underwent during the freedom struggle. Records preserved at the Regional Archives also include documents showing the seizure of property belonging to the Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai, after her death while fighting British forces. Among these is the original copy of a telegram sent by Major R. Hamilton from Gwalior to Lord Canning in Calcutta on June 18, 1858, informing him about the death of Rani Lakshmibai in battle and the seizure of four cannons used by her army.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Karnataka: Six-year-old girl raped in mosque premises, accused arrested
The Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested the father of a Maulvi on charges of raping a six-year-old girl within the premises of a mosque in Chikkaballapura city, located close to Bengaluru. The Chikkaballapura Women's police filed an FIR against the accused following a complaint by the victim's mother and subsequently arrested him. The accused has since been remanded to judicial custody. According to the police, the accused, who is the father of a Maulvi, was given a room to stay on the mosque premises by the jamat out of respect. Misusing this trust, the accused allegedly lured the victim under the pretext of buying her a chocolate and then raped her. A preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused's son works as a Maulvi at another mosque. The accused, originally from Uttar Pradesh, settled in Chikkaballapura 20 years ago and also sells clothes on the footpath. Locals have expressed outrage after the incident came to light and have criticised the local jamat for providing shelter to the accused in the mosque. The victim's mother, along with locals, thrashed the accused before handing him over to the police. Earlier, in a concerning development in Yadgir district, a minor girl filed a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on April 9 against a constable, alleging two years of sexual exploitation by him. The incident was reported from the vicinity of the Sydapura police station near Gurumathkal taluk. The victim lodged her complaint against the constable at the Yadgir Women's Police Station. Earlier, in 2021, Karnataka Police arrested a constable who allegedly raped a minor rape victim on the promise of marriage in Mangaluru district of the state. The accused cop was arrested and terminated from service. The Kadaba Police had slapped cases against him under the POCSO Act, 2012 for taking advantage of his official position, raping a minor and for criminal intimidation. A 55-year-old man, who allegedly raped his minor daughter for a year, has been arrested in Karnataka's Gadag district in April, 2025. The 16-year-old victim, who was impregnated, has been admitted to the Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) for treatment. According to the police, the man sexually assaulted his minor daughter repeatedly over a year at their residence. The accused took advantage of situations when no one else was home and the daughter was alone to commit the heinous crime. The accused had also threatened his daughter not to reveal the sexual assaults to anyone, threatening her with dire consequences. The police have arrested the accused and are conducting a DNA test.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- India Gazette
Delhi Police Special Cell interrogates alleged Pakistani spy
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Delhi Police Special Cell started questioning the alleged Pakistani spy arrested from Deeg, Rajasthan. Interrogation revealed that the accused spy returned to India one week before the Pahalgam attack. The interrogation so far has revealed that Kasim has received about 2 lakh Pakistani rupees in different instalments from Pakistan in exchange for spying. During the interrogation, Kasim said that he had deleted all the data from the phone. He has said that when the spies started getting caught in India post the Pahalgam attack, he deleted the data from his phone. However, the police will get the phone forensically examined to verify his claims. The police are waiting for the forensic report of his mobile phone to identify his contacts in Pakistan. The police are trying to trace Kasim's call detail record (CDR) to know his contacts in India. According to police sources, Kasim's relatives live in Pakistan. Taking advantage of this, he went to Pakistan and came in contact with Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI. The interrogation revealed that the ISI told Kasim that his brother Anees works for them. ISI asked Kasim to join them like his brother did, as he is a 'Maulvi' and people trust him. As per police sources, his brother is absconding. As per the sources, the accused was given proper training in spying. He was training in making contact with the army and how not to get caught. Post Operation Sindoor, police across states are nabbing Pakistani spies. On May 18, Haryana Police arrested several individuals alleged to perform espionage activities for Pakistan. Among the recent arrests, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying against India, has made the headlines. On May 26, Haryana's Hisar District Court sent Jyoti into judicial custody, and the first hearing of her case is scheduled on June 9. (ANI)
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Waqf Amendment Act opposed in Koppal
Koppal: Muslims and Congress MPs organised a major demonstration here on Saturday to protest against the Waqf Amendment Act . A procession was taken out from Clock Post towards Ashok Circle, with thousands joining to express their opposition to the central govt's move. At Ashok Circle, the participants observed silence to remember those who lost their lives in the recent Pahalgam terror incident . Addresssing the gathering, Maulvi Mufti Nazir Ahmad Taskin of Yousufia Masjid denounced the Pahalgam incident, saying: "We cannot accept the murder of innocent individuals by terrorists. The perpetrators must be apprehended and punished. However, we must refrain from politicising this matter. One's national identity precedes religious identity." He declared that the Waqf Amendment Act's implementation would be unfair to Muslims and should be prevented. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Religious leader Hafiz Moyuddin of Diddikeri Masjid pointed out that Ambani and Adani have occupied Waqf property in Mumbai, leading to legal proceedings by Muslims. He claimed the central govt's amendment to the Waqf Act aims to benefit only Ambani and Adani. MP K Rajashekhar Hitnal highlighted rising prices and unemployment concerns. He criticised the central govt for focusing on modifying the Waqf Act and emphasised that Waqf properties, contributed by Muslims for their community's development, should remain out of govt control. He accused the Centre of undermining Waqf principles through "unnecessary amendments". Former MP Sanganna Karadi, MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal, municipal council president Amjad Patel, council members Rajashekar Adoor, Mahendra Chopra, Muthu Kushdagi, and Akbar Pasha Paltan were part of the rally, as also Waqf Board president Peera Hussain Hosalli.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Surprise inspection: No Class 10 student at Bahraich madrasa can write name in English
: A surprise inspection at a madrasa in Bahraich has revealed that none of its Class 10 students could write their names, nor the name of the madrasa, in English, officials said. The inspection prompted the authorities to issue a warning and a notice to the madrasa, asking it focus on other subjects besides Arabic and Persian. District minority welfare officer Sanjay Mishra, who conducted the exercise, told reporters on Monday that the surprise inspection was carried out at Jamia Gaziya Sayyadul Uloom, a recognised madrasa in the Badi Takiya area of Bahraich. One of the teachers was found absent though it was not recorded in the attendance register, Mishra said and also noted that students' attendance in Munshi, Maulvi, and Alim classes was significantly lower compared to the registered number. 'During the inspection, Class 10 students were asked to write their names and that of the madrasa in English. But none could do it,' he claimed and pointed out that the institution's focus was largely limited to Arabic and Persian studies with little attention to other subjects. 'Neglecting the broader education of students is playing with their future,' the officer said. The authorities have warned the madrasa of strict action if immediate steps are not taken towards improving the quality of education. Notices have been sent to the madrasa management and the absent teacher. Qari Irfan, a faculty member at the madrasa, said 15 students have been enrolled in Class 10 so far, and of them 10 were present during Monday's surprise inspection. 'The students asked to write in English are new to this seminary. They are weak in English and could not perform to the satisfaction of the inspecting officials. We will hold separate classes for struggling students,' the acting principal (Naib Principal) of the madrasa Maulana Shamsuddin said. Shamsuddin pointed out that besides imparting religious education, the madrssa had provisions for teaching English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Science. 'That is why a science teacher had been appointed. But more emphasis was given to Arabic, Persian, and Urdu rather than these subjects.' 'However, since the implementation of the NCERT curriculum... we have now started focusing on all subjects. It is better for the children's future that they are not limited to becoming just Alims (religious scholars) but also have opportunities in other fields as well,' he said. In view of the minority welfare officer's warning, 'we have now prepared a timetable for teachers to teach all subjects', the acting principal added. About the officer complaining that very few students of Munshi, Maulvi, and Alim classes being in attendance at the seminary, Irfan said the madrasa has enrolled 350 pupils for this academic session so far and the admissions were still in progress. The student count is expected to increase as admissions continue, the teacher said. The madrasa has a three-tier academic structure. Classes 1 to 5, categorized as the primary level, are referred to as 'Darja Tehtania'; Classes 6 to 8, the junior level, are known as 'Darja Faukania', while Classes 9 to 12, comprising the high school and intermediate levels, are termed 'Darja Alia.' Irfan further said that teachers handling classes up to 10 are traditionally titled 'Maulvi' or 'Munshi,' while those teaching Classes 11 and 12 hold the title of 'Alim'. Bahraich district has 301 recognised madrasas. Additionally, a recent survey has identified 495 unrecognised madrasas in the district, according to officials. (WITH AGENCY INPUTS)
