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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Sambhal violence: Charges framed against 50 accused, trial to begin
Bareilly: Nearly six months after five people were killed during violence at Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid , a local court has framed charges against 50 accused, paving the way for trial proceedings to begin. The court of ADJ (SC/ST Act) Ragini Singh passed the order on Thursday evening, rejecting multiple discharge petitions filed by the defence. The violence had erupted on the morning of Nov 24 last year during a survey at the mosque over claims that it was originally a Harihar temple. The clashes left five dead and several policemen injured. Police arrested over 80 people in connection with the incident. So far, four accused have been granted bail by the Allahabad high court, though they are yet to be released. While the police had earlier filed a chargesheet — detailing the evidence collected against the accused — it is only after the court framed charges on Thursday evening that the matter will formally move to trial. Assistant district govt counsel Hariom Prakash Saini told TOI, "Four to five lawyers presented discharge petitions on behalf of some accused, arguing that their clients were not named in the FIR and had been picked up from their homes without basis. They claimed the accused were not involved in the violence." "However, I informed the court that all names came up during the investigation and were backed by video footage and other evidence in the police file. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Где два мира сливаются воедино SAUDI Забронировать Undo We told the court there's enough material to proceed against all 50 accused," he added. After hearing both sides, the court dismissed the discharge petitions and framed charges under relevant sections, including rioting and murder . The SIT probing the case had identified Shariq Satha, an alleged gangster, as the main conspirator behind the violence. Zafar Ali, head of the Jama Masjid committee, was also arrested for his alleged role in the conspiracy and sent to jail.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Amrit Bharat Express to now have stoppage at Chheoki stn for Prayagraj passengers
Prayagraj: Travellers from Prayagraj will now have access to superfast Amrit Bharat Express , with the North Central Railway (NCR) allocating a scheduled halt at Chheoki railway station in the Prayagraj division, substantially improving the travel choices for the residents. The train will begin its regular service on May 2, with its scheduled stop at Chheoki starting from May 3. With this, travellers will enjoy direct connectivity to Saharsa, Pataliputra, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. Moreover, those heading towards Mumbai via Nashik, Kalyan, and Thane will experience a more comfortable journey. NCR's PRO, Ragini Singh, confirmed that Chheoki station was included in the regular weekly operations of Amrit Bharat Express (train numbers 11015/11016). Train number 11015 (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Saharsa) will operate every Friday, while train number 11016 (Saharsa to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) will run every Sunday. The Amrit Bharat Express is part of Railways' 'Amrit Bharat 2.0' initiative, aimed at providing premium-like comfort at affordable prices. Specially designed to cater to the middle-class and economically weaker sections, all coaches of this train are manufactured in India. The train boasts an attractive look, comfortable interiors, and a focus on providing a superior travel experience to the common man. Significant advancements in safety and technology were incorporated into Amrit Bharat 2.0.
