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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Delay in sending sample to forensic lab, lapses in probe lead to drug peddlers' acquittal in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: Five years after being jailed, two drug peddlers were acquitted on the basis of the benefit of the doubt, with the court observing the investigation officer conducted "a shoddy probe" and failed in handling evidence. Delay in sending the sample of seized narcotics to the forensic lab, non-compliance with procedural requirements and "documentation errors" led to the acquittal of the drug peddlers — Tahir and Mubin — lodged in Bhondsi jail since 2020 for possession and transportation of marijuana. "The arrested individuals were absolved of charges due to doubts cast on the integrity of the procedural adherence during the police operation," the court said. In March 2020, Tahir and Mubin were heading towards Gurgaon in a Maruti Dezire when their car was intercepted by police near Sohna bus stand and police recovered around 28kg of marijuana from the car. A case was registered under the NDPS Act and the duo was sent to jail. Additional session judge Virender Malik, in his order on Monday (June 2), highlighted violations in the compliance of the NDPS Act, which are integral to ensuring legitimate searches and safeguarding personal rights. Counsel for the accused Puneet Sharma argued that the "accused were falsely implicated". Sharma argued that mandatory legal provisions, particularly those relating to search and arrest, were not followed. The notice for search did not properly inform the accused of their right to a magistrate's presence during the search. Pointing to the legal procedural lapses, Sharma said under Section 42 of the NDPS Act, the investigation officer was required to send a report to their superior within 72 hours of taking down information about a drug-related offence. In this case, information was not shared within the stipulated time. He said the notice issued to the accused lacked mention of the right to be searched in the presence of a magistrate, raising questions on compliance. The court observed that discrepancies in recordkeeping, the delay in processing evidence and procedural oversights were substantial enough for the court to consider them non-trivial flaws in the prosecution's claim. The investigating officer's failure to involve independent witnesses during the public operation added to the defence's argument for unreliable evidence. Given the procedural inadequacies and failure of the investigating team to align with statutory obligations under the NDPS Act, the case's outcome leaned unfavourably for the prosecution. The court said, "The delay in sending samples to the laboratory and the lack of an immediate sample seal post-recovery further weakened the prosecution's case." The prosecution presented evidence, including testimony from police officers, the recovered contraband (ganja) and procedural documentation. They argued that due process was followed during the arrest and recovery. The primary prosecution argument was the lawful apprehension of Tahir and Mubin based on credible secret information.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Five held from Rajasthan for illegal arms manufacturing, supplying to gangs
New Delhi, Delhi Police has apprehended five illegal arms manufacturers and suppliers from Rajasthan in a three-day operation, an official said on Monday. The accused were allegedly involved in supplying country-made firearms to various gangs, including the Vikas Lagarpuria gang. The crackdown led to the recovery of 10 country-made pistols and a long 12-bore rifle, along with 17 cartridges, he said. The police also dismantled a hilltop unit used for manufacturing these weapons and seized tools and instruments used in their production. The arrests were made during the ongoing investigation into an Arms Act case, registered at Crime Branch Police Station in Delhi, following the earlier apprehension of Rohit Gahlot, a key member of the Lagarpuria gang. "Gahlot was caught with two illegal pistols and three live rounds. During interrogation, he revealed he had procured the arms from one Juber, a resident of the Pahadi area in Deeg in Rajasthan, prompting Delhi Police to launch a targeted operation," Joint Commissioner of Police Surender Kumar in a press briefing said. He said that the accused have been identified as Harvinder Singh , Sonu Singh , Mubin , Sher Mohmad alias Sheru and Juber . Among them, Mubin and Sheru were the main manufacturers, while the rest acted as couriers and suppliers to criminal networks operating in Delhi and adjoining states. "The operation was carried out over three days after months of surveillance and reconnaissance in the Pahadi area in Deeg," said the Joint CP. The team was specifically tasked by senior officers to develop intelligence on the supply chains of illicit arms that are widely used in robberies, extortion, and inter-gang rivalries in Delhi and nearby regions. They raided multiple hideouts in four villages simultaneously. "The arrests did not come easy. Teams faced hostile resistance during the operation, with the accused reportedly opening fire in an attempt to evade capture. However, the team managed to overpower the suspects and made the arrests without any casualties," he said. Juber, the alleged kingpin, is a 28-year-old ironsmith and the nephew of Mubin. He started out learning firearm manufacturing and later turned into a full-time supplier, the police alleged. He earned commissions of ₹2,000–3,000 per firearm sold and was reportedly running an agricultural equipment shop to disguise his illegal activities. The officer said that Harvinder Singh, a class 5 dropout and resident of Alwar, was previously working as a battery and RO repair technician. After a property dispute with his family, he sought arms for personal security and eventually became involved in buying and reselling illegal weapons. Sonu Singh, Harvinder's 23-year-old cousin, had done his graduation and worked as a recovery agent with a private company. Mubin, the oldest among the group at 62, has allegedly been manufacturing illegal firearms since 2013, having learned the craft from one Fatte, who died in 2017. He was earlier arrested in 2018 under the Arms Act. He confessed to selling desi kattas for ₹10,000–12,000 and rifles for ₹25,000–30,000. Mubin operated makeshift workshops and sourced weapon parts from scrap dealers in the Kama area. Sher Mohmad alias Sheru, aged 42, is a small kiryana store owner who learned to make firearms in Utawad Nangla in Uttar Pradesh in 2010. He has a history of similar offences and was previously booked in 2015 under the Arms Act, the police alleged. Further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend more members of the supply chain.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
After India, now Afghanistan plans to build dams to cut water flow to Pakistan, claims Baloch activist
Afghanistan is reportedly preparing to build new dams to restrict the flow of its river waters into Pakistan, according to a claim made by a Baloch activist on social media. The move follows India's long-standing dam projects on rivers flowing towards Pakistan. A statement posted by Baloch writer Mir Yab Baloch on social media platform X said, 'This is the beginning of the end of NaPakistan. After Bharat, now Afghanistan is preparing building dams to cut the flow of its water to NaPakistan.' The claim, though not officially confirmed by either Afghanistan or Pakistan, has started drawing attention amid growing tensions in the region over water resources. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health: This unbreakable military watch is making seniors happy this year Indestructible Smartwatch Undo Taliban general visits Kunar, backs dam plans, claims Mir Yab According to the post, a senior Taliban army official, General Mubin, visited the Kunar region in eastern Afghanistan where he inspected a potential dam site. He reportedly called on the Kabul government to fund and construct multiple dams to retain the water flowing into Pakistan. — miryar_baloch (@miryar_baloch) General Mubin was quoted as saying, 'This water is our blood and we can't allow our blood to flow out of veins, we have to stop our water which can help to overcome our electricity needs and we can make our agriculture more robust.' Live Events You Might Also Like: 'Republic of Balochistan announced' trends on social media as Baloch leaders declare independence from Pakistan Kunar River, a tributary of the Kabul River, flows from Afghanistan into Pakistan and is considered a key water source for downstream agricultural regions. Water disputes in the region Water-sharing has long been a sensitive issue in South Asia. India and Pakistan have a formal water treaty — the Indus Waters Treaty — in place since 1960, but there is no such agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Any move by Afghanistan to regulate water flow unilaterally could raise concerns in Pakistan, especially in light of recent statements from regional political voices and activists. Pakistan has not yet responded officially to the claim. This development comes as both India and Afghanistan appear to be reworking their approaches to water diplomacy with Pakistan. While India has built several dams on western rivers under the Indus Treaty framework, Afghanistan controls the headwaters of several eastern tributaries flowing into Pakistan. You Might Also Like: 'Not Pakistan's people': Why Balochistan is turning to India amid a firestorm No official word from Kabul or Islamabad So far, there has been no confirmation from the Taliban government or the Pakistani authorities regarding the reported dam inspection or any new construction plans. The claim, however, adds to the ongoing debate about transboundary water rights and the emerging role of regional geopolitics in controlling natural resources. India's shift on Indus Waters Treaty India has taken a more assertive position on the Indus Waters Treaty in recent years, especially after repeated cross-border tensions and terror attacks linked to Pakistan-based groups. While India has not formally suspended the treaty, India has put the treaty in abeyance. India has started using more of its share of the water that was earlier allowed to flow into Pakistan unutilised. Projects like the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric plants are now central to this strategy. These projects allow India to store and divert water for electricity generation and irrigation before it enters Pakistan. The Indian government has consistently maintained that all its projects are in compliance with the treaty, but the cumulative effect has been a reduction in the volume of water reaching Pakistani territory during certain periods. You Might Also Like: Who is Kashish Chaudhary, the first Hindu woman to rise to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in Balochistan? This change in water flow pattern has raised concerns in Pakistan, where agriculture remains heavily dependent on the Indus river system. Analysts have pointed out that any further reduction could add stress to Pakistan's water management systems.
Observer
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
KAS Falcons lift MOCL champions cup
MUSCAT: The fourth MOCL Friday Afternoon League had two groups of 34 teams participated enthusiastically. The finalists were KAS Falcons and Bravos XI, in which KAS Falcons emerged champions of the fourth edition of MOCL Friday Afternoon League by defeating Bravos XI by 11 runs in the final at MIS ground in Misfa. It was the most thrilling moment for the spectators. The winners were given trophy and a prize money of RO 250 while runners-up got trophy and RO 175. In the final, Bravos XI won the toss and elected to field. KAS Falcons scored 160 runs in 16 overs. In return, Bravos could make only 149-8 in 16 overs. It was a great fight from both teams till the last ball. Shiveray from KAS Falcons was awarded the Man of the Match of the final for his outstanding performance. He scored 46 runs from 15 balls which had four mighty sixes and four fours and also took three catches as the wicket-keeper. His powerful strokeplay in the last 2 overs lifted the score of KAS Falcons to 160 runs. Haris Ahmed from KAS Falcons scored 41 runs from 25 balls. Aneermon from Bravos XI scored 30 runs from 14 balls. Mubin from Awan Gas team was awarded the best batsman of the tournament. He scored a grand total of 705 runs in the entire tournament. Tamraiz from KAS Falcons was awarded the best bowler of the tournament. He took 42 wickets. Mubin from Awan Gas was awarded the player of the tournament for this outstanding performance with both bat and the bowl. The sponsors for this tournament were Lama International group, Misfar, Essential Trading, Hotpack and Team Blasters. The official umpires for the tournament were Faisal Rahim and Anil. The organisers and the coordinators of the tournament — Robert, Laji John, Sarath Chandran and Anil — congratulated the teams and the sponsors for the support to make this tournament a grand success. The popular tournament was conducted in the spirit of fun for all cricket lovers in Oman.
Sky News
05-03-2025
- Sky News
Cranston Inquiry: Coastguard official recalls taking 'distressing' calls during Channel's deadliest small boat sinking
Why you can trust Sky News A Coastguard official broke down as he described taking a "distressing" phone call during the Channel's deadliest migrant boat sinking. Search and Rescue coordinator Neal Gibson was questioned at the Cranston Inquiry, which is examining the events surrounding the small boat sinking on 24 November 2021. A total of 31 people are thought to have died, with 27 bodies identified, one still unidentified, and four people missing and presumed dead. Mr Gibson took several calls from panicking passengers, including 16-year-old Mubin Rizghar Hussein, as the boat started to take on water. In transcripts shown to the inquiry, Mr Gibson repeatedly assured Mubin a rescue boat was on its way and would take "less than half an hour". In reality, it took double that and never found the sinking vessel. Mr Gibson also told Mubin to stop calling. He said: "You need to stop making calls, because every time you do, we think there's another boat out there, and we don't want to accidentally go chasing for another boat when it's your boat we're looking for." 5:43 Asked why he'd given that instruction, Mr Gibson became emotional, telling the inquiry: "If you don't understand what's fully going on and you're getting 'we're all going to die', it's quite a distressing situation to find yourself in. "Sitting at the end of a phone, effectively helpless. You know where they are and you want to get a boat to them, but you can't." Mubin was among those who died. The inquiry said it can't be certain how many people were on board and there may have been more victims whose whereabouts will never be known. 0:33 The inquiry previously heard Border Force cutter boat Valiant was tasked to respond shortly after 1.30am but it did not leave until 2.22am and took another hour to get to the last location known for the boat, referred to as incident "Charlie". The Valiant did not find "Charlie" in its last known location, and instead found a completely different boat 10 minutes later, which it mistakenly believed to be "Charlie". At that point, the search and rescue operation was stood down. "No-one in the UK was looking for 'Charlie', no-one came to their rescue," said Rory Philips KC, the inquiry's counsel. The inquiry is set to examine a number of potential issues with the response, ranging from chronic under-staffing at HM Coastguard, to Valiant's long response time. The oral hearings are scheduled to last until 27 March.
