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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Late ex-President Zail Singh's grandson rejoins Congress; 2 academics inducted
Inderjeet Singh, the late former President Giani Zail Singh's grandson, returned to the Congress while the party inducted academics Ratan Lal and Ravikant into the party on Thursday. Two academics were among those inducted into the Congress. (X) Inderjeet Singh said he rejoined the Congress after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it had become 'neat and clean' after 'a few corrupt leaders from Congress moved to the BJP.' 'The BJP uses the backward classes and does nothing for them... Now, I am happy that I am home.' Ratan Lal, who teaches at Delhi University, said he joined the BJP to defend democratic institutions. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi claims nothing significant has taken place in the last 70 years. But what happened in the first 40 years after independence is reaping benefits for you… When the constitutional bodies are being misused, votes are being stolen, and public sector units are being destroyed, it is the responsibility of every concerned individual to join the Congress and strengthen the INDIA [Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance] bloc,' he said. Ravikant, a Lucknow University professor, emphasised the centrality of the Nehru-Gandhis to the country's democratic fabric. 'Those who disregard the Nehru-Gandhi family are either naive or wicked. The Prime Minister's politics does not function without disrespecting [Jawaharlal] Nehru. When attempts are being made to end the Constitution and the voting rights, and social hatred is being spread, an individual has begun to fight for realising the dreams of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and BR Ambedkar.'
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Hans India
Gadwal Police Crack Rs 15 Lakh Cigarette Theft Case: Two Held, One Absconding
Gadwal: In a swift and coordinated investigation, the Jogulamba Gadwal district police successfully solved a major theft case involving cigarette cartons worth approximately ₹15 lakhs. Two suspects have been arrested while one remains absconding. Authorities also seized a Maruti Eeco van and two mobile phones used in the crime. Case Background: On July 12, 2025, B. Vinay Kumar, aged 42, a businessman and resident of Venkatapuram village in Aiza Mandal, lodged a complaint at the Aiza Police Station. He reported that he has been running the "Jayalakshmi Agency" for the past two years. On the night of July 11, 2025, around 9:00 PM, he locked his shop and returned home. The next morning, one of his employees, Shiva, informed him over the phone that the shop locks had been broken and several cigarette cartons were missing. Upon rushing to the shop, Vinay Kumar discovered that approximately 20 cigarette carton boxes were stolen, valued at around ₹18 lakhs. Following the complaint, a case was registered under Crime No. 147/2025, Sections 331/4 and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As per orders from senior officers, a special investigation team was formed under the supervision of Shantinagar Circle Inspector Tata Babu. Accused Details: A1: Ratan Lal, S/o Poor Ram, Age: 42, Profession: Catering worker, Resident of Bithula village, Pali district, Rajasthan. A2: Birbal Biplai, S/o Sogaram, Profession: Agriculture, Resident of Jalore district, Rajasthan (Absconding). A3: Jaglish, S/o Mangilal, Age: 25, Profession: Welding worker, Resident of Gundev village, Jalore district, Rajasthan. Modus Operandi: The investigation revealed that Ratan Lal (A1) and Birbal (A2) are close friends with a history of theft and previous imprisonments. A2 and A3 are also related as father-in-law and son-in-law. The trio conspired to commit another theft to make quick money. They travelled from Belgaum in a Maruti Suzuki Eeco van (KA22P-4306) registered in Birbal's name and arrived in Aiza town, Jogulamba Gadwal district. After conducting reconnaissance, they identified Jayalakshmi Agency as a viable target due to its cigarette stock and isolated location. They returned to Raichur to plan the heist. On the night of July 11, 2025, around 10:00 PM, the trio returned to Aiza. By early morning (around 2:40 AM on July 12), they reached the agency. Birbal stayed inside the van to keep watch while Ratan Lal (A1) approached the shop and turned the CCTV camera away to avoid being recorded. A1 and A3 then broke into the adjacent house using a metal rod, entered the kitchen room where the cigarette cartons were stored, and transported the boxes to their van. They fled the scene via interior routes to Raichur. To avoid suspicion, Birbal took two Wave-brand and two Bristol-brand cigarette cartons to Belgaum to sell for daily expenses. While A1 and A3 were moving around Raichur in the Eeco van, the police tracked and apprehended them. Seized Items: 1. Cigarette cartons worth ₹15 lakhs. 2. Maruti Suzuki Eeco van (KA22P-4306). 3. Two mobile phones (Samsung and Oppo). Police Action: Following the directions of Jogulamba Gadwal District SP Sri T. Srinivasa Rao, IPS, and under the direct supervision of DSP Y. Mogilayya, a special task force led by CI Tata Babu (Shantinagar) and SI Srinivas Rao (Aiza) was deployed. The team successfully apprehended A1 and A3 in Raichur on July 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The stolen items and vehicle were recovered during the arrests. Birbal (A2) is still absconding, and police are actively pursuing leads to arrest him soon. Commendation: District SP T. Srinivasa Rao praised the outstanding efforts of the investigation team, including SI Srinivas Rao (Aiza), SI Sukur (IT Cell), HC Ranjith (HC-1906), PC A.Y. Prasad (PC-2520), PC-813, PC-1030, HG-138, and other IT Cell staff. Their teamwork and dedication led to the swift resolution of the case. This successful operation once again highlights the commitment and efficiency of the Jogulamba Gadwal police in maintaining law and order and ensuring justice for victims of crime.
New Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Death in riots: Delhi HC seeks police reply on plea
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the city police on a plea moved by Mohd Khalid, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case that led to the death of head constable Ratan Lal. Justice Shalinder Kaur, on July 14, directed the police to file their response before the next hearing scheduled for October 14. The prosecution also reserved its right to argue on the maintainability of the petition. Khalid was arrested in June 2023 after being named as an accused in the fifth supplementary chargesheet filed in the case. He was granted bail in September last year. The trial court had, in November 2023, framed charges against him under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 148, 186, 188, 302 (murder), 323, 325, 332, 333, 353, 427, and 435, as well as Section 4 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Challenging the framing of charges, Khalid's plea argues that there is no prima facie evidence or material on record that establishes his involvement or a direct nexus with the alleged offences. He contends that even if the allegations and witness statements recorded under Section 161 CrPC are presumed true, they still do not make him liable. The FIR registered at Dayalpur Police Station, contains serious allegations against him. It states that around 1pm on the day of the incident, a mob carrying lathis, baseball bats, iron rods, and stones assembled on the main Wazirabad Road and turned violent, ignoring warnings by senior police officers. The FIR mentions that protestors attacked police personnel, including DCP Shahdara, ACP Gokulpuri and Head Constable Ratan Lal. All three fell on the road during the attack and sustained grievous injuries. While several officers were injured, Ratan Lal succumbed to his injuries. DCP Shahdara was found unconscious with serious head injuries. Advocates RHA Sikander, Mohd. Hasan, and Heema appeared for Khalid. SPP Ashish Dutta and Advocate Mayank represented the Delhi police. The matter is scheduled to be be heard next on October 14.
The Print
13-07-2025
- The Print
Delhi: Miscreants break into ATM, decamp with over Rs 11.5 lakh
Awasthi told police that he rushed to the ATM located in Bakoli area after being alerted by Ratan Lal, the premises owner. A case was registered based on a complaint from Nirved Awasthi, a representative of the company responsible for maintenance of the machine, they said. New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Unidentified miscreants broke into an ATM and decamped with over Rs 11.5 lakh in Delhi's Alipur area, police said on Sunday. Upon reaching the spot, Awasthi found the ATM broken from the front side and the cash tray missing, said a police officer. 'After verification, it was found that Rs 11,50,100 had been stolen from the machine,' he added. Police said they are analysing surveillance footage and that multiple teams have been formed to track the culprits. PTI BM KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Khatipura residents live amid rubble after JDA demolition drive
1 2 Jaipur: In a display of administrative negligence, residents along the General Sagat Singh Marg, Khatipura Tiraha and Sirsi Road are grappling with a man-made disaster more than a month after the Jaipur Development Authority's (JDA) anti-encroachment drive. The drive, conducted in May, targeted illegal roadside shops and houses. The demolition was intended at road widening but the left debris has transformed the area into a civic catastrophe. Broken structures, blocked drainage systems and wasted water have become daily reminders of the authorities' failure to complete what they started. The crisis has forced residents to dig into their own pockets, with each household contributing Rs 500 for partial debris removal. "We couldn't wait for the authorities any longer with monsoon approaching," says Ratan Lal, 56, a frustrated resident who has witnessed his neighbourhood transform into a waterlogged mess during recent rains. The haphazard execution has left the main drainage line clogged with rubble, creating a potential public health hazard. Adding to the woes, the demolition was allegedly carried out without disconnecting water connections, resulting in continuous wastage of precious drinking water resources. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read Now Undo "We're watching clean water go down the drain daily in a city where some colonies struggle to get tanker supplies," says Suresh Kumar Mitharwal, a local lawyer, highlighting the irony of the situation. JDA site engineer Nishant Khandelwal attributed the delay in debris removal to safety concerns and partial demolitions, explaining that residents had pledged to clear encroachments themselves. DIG enforcement at JDA, Kailash Bishnoi said that the authority was "working to resolve the issue," though no specific timeline was provided. This debacle exposes an unplanned urban development and bureaucratic apathy.
