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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Property dealer's murder planned by his friend who wanted revenge
Gurgaon: The Aug 4 murder of property dealer Rohit Shokeen was planned for days, if not months, with the prime suspect smarting from insults and abuses that the 39-year-old had targeted him with during a Facebook Live session around two years ago. Police said Deepak Nandal, the suspect, was in touch with Shokeen to discuss the place and time to return around Rs 30 lakh he had borrowed from the property dealer years ago. Childhood friends, the two fell apart. Shokeen, who lived in Delhi, was gunned down by two bikers when he made the errand to pick up the cash near Palm Hills society in Sector 77. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon "Nandal borrowed money from Shokeen in 2017-18, and he failed to return the full amount. Shokeen had abused Nandal live on social media while revealing that Nandal borrowed money from him. He also talked badly about Nandal's parents. Nandal nursed a grudge against him ever since," a police officer investigating the case told TOI on Thursday. The officer said that a week before the murder, Nandal — who lives abroad — made multiple calls to Shokeen and politely promised to pay the debt. "It wasn't the money. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Learn More Undo The reason for the shooting was repeated public insults that Shokeen had hurled at Nandal," he added. Probe into the case has also found that Shokeen and rapper Fazilpuria were in touch. Police said Fazilpuria had called up Shokeen to ask about Nandal after the rapper's car came under fire in the city on July 14. The common thread that has emerged in the two incidents is gangster Sunil Sardhania, who claimed a hand in both the attacks and linked them to a Rs 5 crore loan that Nandal had allegedly given to Fazilpuria to "build his career". Speaking to TOI on Thursday, Fazilpuria denied taking any loan. "I never took any loan. Labels invested money in my career. I last met Shokeen two and a half years ago and once interacted with him over the phone. My photo with Shokeen used in the social media post in which someone claiming to be Sardhania is an old photograph and was deliberately used to pressurise me," the singer said. Sardhania, a member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, had claimed on social media that he was behind Shokeen's murder. Police said they will name Nandal and Sardhania in the FIR after taking a supplementary statement from Shokeen's wife. They are also on the lookout for the two bikers, who fired 20 bullets at Shokeen on Aug 4. "We have vital clues about the suspects. Multiple police teams are raiding their possible hideouts," ASI Sandeep Kumar, a police spokesperson, said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Fazilpuria link or unpaid loan? All theories under scanner in Gurgaon murder
Gurgaon: Days after a gangster claimed responsibility for shooting dead a property dealer linked to rapper Fazilpuria, police are investigating another angle involving an unpaid loan. Delhi-based property dealer Rohit Shokeen's friend, a witness in the case, has told cops that the 39-year-old was asked to come to Gurgaon to collect Rs 30 lakh that he had lent years ago to a friend, Deepak Nandal. Sources said on Wednesday the witness told police that Nandal had borrowed the money from Shokeen in 2023 and hadn't returned it despite repeated requests. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Shokeen had even insulted Nandal over the debt to their common friends, and he was humiliated because of it, they said. The friendship between the two deteriorated after Shokeen's father last year filed a complaint with the Delhi commissioner's office, alleging that Nandal and his family were threatening them with consequences. Nandal, he said, had borrowed money from Shokeen to make a music video. On Aug 4, Shokeen was standing near his car near Palm Hills society in Sector 77 when two motorcyclists with their faces covered struck him with around a dozen bullets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doctors Shocked: New Weight Loss Trick Burns Fat Quickly Her Life & Health Learn More Undo Shokeen's Delhi-based friend survived the attack unhurt as he had just crossed the road to buy cigarettes. "The friend who accompanied Shokeen to Gurgaon but survived the attack told us that Nandal, who lives abroad, had asked him to collect the loaned money from his aides here. But we are still verifying the same," a police officer said. So far, investigators have not concluded any motive for the attack. After the Aug 4 murder, gangster Sunil Sardhania on social media claimed responsibility for killing Shokeen. "I, Sunil Sardhania, got Rohit Shokeen murdered at SPR Road in Gurgaon. Fazilpuria will have to pay our money or else many people will die in this fight," the post declared, mentioning even Deepak Nandal. The police officer told TOI cops are working to authenticate Sardhania's claim made online. TOI reported earlier this week that the murder could be the result of a bitter fallout between Fazilpuria and Nandal, who had previously produced the rapper's songs. Sardhania, a member of the Himanshu Bhai gang, purportedly warned the singer to return Rs 5 crore to Nandal, who had invested in building the rapper's career. Fazilpuria, however, consistently denied any loan arrangements and said that only music labels invested in his career. Cops had briefly detained a food delivery executive who witnessed the murder but was not linked to the shooting. The police officer said they have not found any evidence that indicates the involvement of Shokeen's friend who survived the attack in the murder plan. "We are investigating all possible angles and theories," the officer said.
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Business Standard
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
US crackdown on birth tourism: Will pregnant, young women face visa heat?
Pregnant and young women may face problems getting US visas. Reason: The US government suspects some are travelling to give birth so their child can get American citizenship. Over the past few weeks, US embassies have started warning foreign nationals that their visas could be cancelled if officials believe the trip is primarily for giving birth in the country. 'Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have US citizenship is not permitted,' said the US Mission to Nigeria in a post on social media. 'Consular officers will deny your visa application if they have reason to believe this is your intent.' The decision is entirely up to the consular officer assessing the visa interview. And that's where things become uncertain. According to Adesh Nandal, advocate at Jotwani Associates, this guidance increases the risk of visa denials for pregnant women—even if their stated reason for travel is valid. 'The US Department of State has long applied a discretionary standard under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which requires nonimmigrant visa applicants to overcome a presumption of immigrant intent,' Nandal told Business Standard. He added, 'Now, officers are being told to watch for signs that the applicant's real reason is to give birth in the US so the child can get citizenship. Pregnancy may not just be seen as a medical condition anymore—it could be viewed as a red flag for so-called birth tourism, especially if there's no strong evidence of another reason to visit.' Tougher scrutiny for pregnant travellers Ketan Mukhija, senior partner at Burgeon Law, said visibly pregnant women now face extra hurdles. 'Consular officers may deny B-1/B-2 visas if they determine that the applicant's primary intent is to give birth in the US to secure citizenship for the child. This places an elevated burden on pregnant applicants to show a clear, legitimate reason for travel,' Mukhija said. But the policy doesn't just affect pregnant women. Even women who are not visibly pregnant could face trouble, according to immigration lawyers. 'Visa adjudication is inherently subjective and often conducted in a matter of minutes,' Mukhija said. Nandal added, 'Legitimate travellers—such as women attending conferences, family gatherings, or simply on holiday—may be denied visas if their pregnancy draws suspicion and they cannot quickly rebut that presumption with strong proof. Even with solid documentation, pregnant applicants face a higher risk of refusal.' This has wider implications for young female applicants. 'The warning introduces the risk of profiling based on gender, age, and reproductive capacity. Even though the advisory specifically mentions those intending to give birth in the US, it may lead officers—consciously or unconsciously—to apply more intense scrutiny to young women of childbearing age,' said Nandal. He said this creates 'an implicit bias' in the visa decision process. 'A young woman travelling alone, recently married, or with limited travel history may be seen as a potential birth tourist based solely on demographic assumptions,' Nandal explained. 'Such profiling, though legally questionable from an equal protection standpoint, is hard to challenge because of the doctrine of consular nonreviewability.' He added that applicants are not entitled to know the exact reason for their refusal, as Section 214(b) denials often come with a generic explanation. What is birth tourism? Birth tourism refers to the practice of travelling to the US to give birth so that the baby automatically receives American citizenship. Under the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, anyone born on American soil is a US citizen, regardless of the immigration status of their parents. Former President Donald Trump criticised the practice during his first term. In January 2020, the White House released a statement saying, 'The administration is taking action to end 'birth tourism' – a practice in which aliens travel to the United States with the purpose of giving birth to gain citizenship for their children.' The statement claimed that organised groups were helping women exploit a 'loophole' to get US passports for their babies. On January 20, 2025, shortly after returning to office, Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship. But that order has faced legal pushback. Federal judges in several states have blocked the move, including US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Massachusetts. 'American-born babies are American, just as they have been at every other time in our Nation's history,' said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, who was part of the legal challenge. 'The President cannot change that legal rule with the stroke of a pen.' The White House has not yet appealed the latest rulings. The matter may end up in the US Supreme Court. What pregnant women and others can do to protect their application Applicants can take proactive steps to protect their visa application by clearly documenting their travel plans and nonimmigrant intent. 'For women who are pregnant but do not plan to give birth in the US, transparency is key,' Nandal said. 'For example, a doctor's note confirming the due date and that travel is safe—along with proof of plans to return home before the delivery—can directly address an officer's concerns.' Even for those who are not pregnant, it's important to present clear supporting documents, such as: • A full travel itinerary with dates, destinations, and hotel bookings • Letters from employers or universities showing ongoing obligations • Evidence of family or community ties, such as children or dependents remaining at home • Financial records showing the ability to pay for the trip • Return flight bookings During the visa interview, applicants should be able to explain their travel plans clearly and confidently. Avoiding vague answers and anticipating potential concerns can make a difference. 'If a consular officer begins asking about pregnancy or future plans to give birth, it's best to stay calm and provide simple, factual responses. There's no need to volunteer personal medical details unless directly asked, but one should be ready to dispel any incorrect assumptions,' Nandal said. What red flags do visa officers look for? Consular officers are trained to spot patterns or inconsistencies that suggest the applicant might not be honest about their travel purpose. 'When it comes to suspected birth tourism, common red flags include the following,' said Nandal: • Visible pregnancy with no documentation or medical explanation • Lack of insurance or a financial plan for maternity care • Vague or inconsistent travel details • Travel dates close to the due date without strong justification • Discrepancies between the visa form and interview answers • Prior visits to the US during pregnancy or before childbirth 'These signals may not prove anything on their own,' he said, 'but taken together, they can lead an officer to reject the application.' No appeal for these denials Nonimmigrant visa denials under Section 214(b) cannot be appealed or challenged in court. 'Red flags like vague travel plans, late-pregnancy travel, or weak home country ties can result in rejection,' Mukhija said. 'There is no appeal process. The only option is to reapply with new, stronger evidence of a valid reason to travel.'
NDTV
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Was Rapper Fazilpuria Shot At By Friends? Rs 5 Crore Angle Emerges
New Delhi: New details have emerged in the firing incident involving Haryanvi singer-rapper Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria, who narrowly escaped death Tuesday night after being shot at twice in Gurugram. Fazilpuria was driving through a village in Sector 71 when he came under attack and escaped unharmed. Sunil Sardhania, said to be a close friend of Fazilpuria, claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post yesterday, naming Deepak Nandal, a music producer, and Indrajit Yadav, an alleged member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, as those involved. Fazilpuria had taken Rs 5 crore from Nandal and was not returning it, Sardhania said in the online post, threatening to kill one of his associates every month, for 10 months, if he fails to repay the loan. While efforts are on to ascertain the authenticity of the post, the police have already begun probing the Rs 5 crore angle. Haryana Police sources identified Sunil Sardhania as a resident of Rohtak with several criminal cases registered against him. In 2024, he had fled abroad on a fake passport. His family members are being interrogated by the police over the Fazilpuria attack. The police have arrested a suspect named Vishal, who has also named Sardhania as linked to the firing incident. The second accused, Deepak Nandal, is a music producer and rapper in the Haryanvi music industry. A close friend of Fazilpuria, he had made many hit songs with Fazilpuria and rapper Badshah. His popular songs include 'Haryana Roadways', '2 Money Girls', and 'Kar Gayi Chul'. Nandal has often been seen as Fazilpuria's on-ground manager. There have been incidents of him trying to defend the singer when he got embroiled in controversies, like a drunken driving incident in Gurugram in 2017. Nandal had fled the country after being named in a police case and is currently abroad, sources suggest. In 2019, he had courted controversy after a viral video showed him thrashing influencer Deepak Kalal on the road for insulting Fazilpuria. The third accused, Indrajit Yadav's name had recently cropped up in a murder case in Rohtak. He is said to be a member of the Himanshu Bhau gang.
