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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Illegal construction: Sambhal MP submits map; next hearing on June 12
Samajwadi Party MP from Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal Ziaur Rahman Barq through his counsel has submitted a formal construction map to the Sambhal SDM's court seeking its approval in an ongoing case pertaining to the alleged illegal construction at Barq's residence in Deepa Sarai locality in that district, officials said. Confirming it, Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra said, 'A map has been submitted for the new construction at the MP's residence. The next hearing is scheduled for June 12 during which further action will be determined.' The map was submitted on Tuesday (June 3). The MP's counsel Mohammad Naeem also expressed willingness to pay the penalty levied for the 'unapproved' construction, they added. Barq has been accused of constructing a house without the approval for a building plan. He has been served several notices by the SDM. The controversy began after Barq undertook fresh construction at his residence without obtaining the necessary permissions. The regulated area office had objected to the construction, declaring it illegal and subsequently issuing a formal notice to the MP on December 11, 2024. The notice said the construction violated the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Building Operations Act, 1958, as it was carried out without an approved map or official sanction.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Man kills paralytic brother, stages accident to claim Rs 95L insurance in Sambhal; held with agent
Naveen Gupta was arrested for murdering his paralytic brother, Sanjay, to claim a ₹95 lakh insurance payout. Burdened by debt, Naveen conspired with an insurance agent to take out policies on Sanjay. He then staged an accident, fatally injuring Sanjay. SAMBHAL: Days after four men were arrested for murdering a wheelchair-bound man in cold blood to claim Rs 51 lakh insurance money, another man from Islamnagar region of Badaun district was arrested on Thursday for plotting and killing his paralytic brother to claim Rs 95 lakh insurance by showing the death as an accident. What began as a suspected accidental death case has now been unravelled as one of the most disturbing family crimes in recent years. Investigation revealed that accused Naveen Gupta, 48, burdened by mounting debts and financial instability, conspired to eliminate his elder brother Sanjay, 51. Sanjay, who used to run a stationery shop, was struggling with alcoholism and soon lost everything because of this habit. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases His wife divorced him, and he started living with his brother Naveen, who thought it was a huge financial and emotional burden. According to Sambhal additional SP Anukriti Sharma, 'The plot was hatched in Sept 2023 when Naveen met a local advocate and insurance agent Akhilesh Kumar. It was Kumar who advised Naveen to get several life insurance policies in Sanjay's name and then devise a way to eliminate him and show it as an accidental death case to claim insurance payouts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dr Sarah Brewer: Take 1 Cup Before Bed, Watch Your Body Thin Down Full Nutrition Secrets Undo As per the plan, Naveen was the sole beneficiary of the insurance policies. ' Determined to execute the plan, Naveen devised a brutal scheme to kill Sanjay. On June 26, 2014, Naveen lured his brother into an e-rickshaw and took him for a ride in the sweltering heat. When a physically weak Sanjay began showing signs of disorientation due to the heat, Naveen pushed him off the e-rickshaw at a deserted stretch. The e-rickshaw driver tried to help, but Naveen forced him to go away by threatening to file a case against him for 'reckless driving.' Naveen then smashed Sanjay's head repeatedly against the road and walked away when the latter stopped moving. Passersby called the police. Sanjay was rushed to a hospital in Bahjoi, where doctors declared him dead. The murder was passed off as a road accident. SP Sambhal, KK Bishnoi, said, 'After we cracked the earlier case, in which murder was shown as an accident to claim insurance, one of the insurance companies approached us with similar details. Investigation revealed that the e-rickshaw incident was fabricated and the accident was staged. A case was registered under IPC section 302 (murder) and Naveen and Akhilesh were arrested after a probe.' Notably, Sambhal police on May 2 arrested four men for the murder of a disabled man to fraudulently claim Rs 51 lakh insurance benefits.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Sambhal ‘critical' for BJP in all yardstick, says party's organisational in-charge
Describing Sambhal, 'critical' for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in all yardstick, organizational Election In-charge of the party in the district on Monday ()May 5, 2025) said the saffron party gave representation to 12 Caste groups in block level organization team recently, signaling caste outreach in the sensitive district. Speaking to The Hindu, Pushkar Mishra, Organisational Election In-charge of the party said broader representation of all social segment has been the aim of the ruling party, pushing the West U.P. district as 'critical' for the BJP in all parameters. 'Giving proper representation to all social groups within the organisational and electoral structure is the working ideology of the BJP. In early, 1990s, I suggested the idea to K. N. Govindacharya to give every class and caste of the Indian society due representation. He gave a statement on 'social engineering' which was widely quoted all over, later on during the presidency of Nitin Gadkari Ji, the same blueprint was prepared to give representation to various social segments, which was executed by Shri Amit Shah Ji after 2014. Recently, as organizational in-charge of Sambhal, we gave representation to 12 caste groups as Mandal president out of 18 names declared. In the next few days, the rest two Mandal presidents will be announced. The strength of the BJP lies in its capability of giving representation to each and every section of the society, unlike other parties which are caste or family parties,' said Pushkar Mishra, organizational Election In-charge of BJP Sambhal. Mandal, similar to block is a key unit at the lower level of the BJP structure. Out of the 18 declared presidents, nine are from Other Backward Classes (OBC) category while two hails from the Rajput community, three Brahmins. Among OBCs, one hails from Kushwaha community, two Jat, one from Saini community, three from Yadav community. One Jatav (Scheduled Caste), one Pasi (Scheduled Caste) are also giving responsibility of Mandal (block) president. There is no Muslim in the list. On asked how he sees Sambhal, Dr. Mishra, a trained sociologist with a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) described Sambhal 'critical' for the BJP in all yard's tick, added, 'Sambhal is one of the district that faced has riotous violence time and again throughout history, now for the first time communities which suffered, had now able to articulate concerns and political consciousness. The city is bound to become one of beacons of articulating civilizational consciousness and critical for the BJP in all yardstick,'. Sambhal, a west U.P. town remain in limelight as it witnessed violence on November 24, the second day of the Shahi Jama Mosque survey as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with U.P. police personnel, leading to heavy stone pelting and alleged gun shots being fired by cops with U.P. police claimed of using 'mild force' to control the situation. Five people died and several others were injured in the clashes. U.P. police denied charges that it fired at the protesters. The Supreme Court since ordered the Sambhal trial court to halt proceedings in the case and its survey.
The Print
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Annual Jeth Mela in Bahraich denied permission over law and order concerns
The Jeth Mela, originally scheduled to take place at Dargah Sharif in Bahraich from May 15 to June 15, was expected to draw around lakhs of pilgrims from India and abroad. According to an official statement, the administration has cited the prevailing atmosphere of protest and public anger following incidents like the Pahalgam attack, Sambhal violence and concerns surrounding the amended Waqf Act as the reason behind its decision. Bahraich (UP), May 3 (PTI) The Bahraich district administration has denied permission for the annual 'Jeth Mela' traditionally held at Syed Salar Masood Ghazi Dargah here. Circle Officer Pahup Kumar Singh said, 'The decision to deny permission for the mela was taken to maintain peace and security, given the current circumstances.' City Magistrate Shalini Prabhakar added that reports were sought from various officials. 'All of them indicated that due to law and order concerns, it was not appropriate to recommend or permit the fair now. The mela manager has been informed of this decision,' said Prabhakar. The mela held in the name of Syed Salar Masood Ghazi has been opposed by Hindu organisations for some time. For several years, these organisations have regarded Maharaja Suheldev as their icon, while viewing his adversary Ghazi as an invader. These organisations refer the fair ground as Surya Kund. During a visit to Bahraich on March 20 this year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had praised the bravery of Maharaja Suheldev and stated that 'glorifying the invader (Ghazi) means strengthening the foundation of treason. Independent India cannot accept any such traitor.' The Sambhal administration had also recently denied permission for the 'Neja Mela,' which was to be held in the name of Ghazi. On March 23, the fair management committee had abruptly postponed the auction of contracts for the Jeth Mela, raising doubts about the event's occurrence. However, the auction was later completed on March 27, leading to speculation that the fair would proceed. Nevertheless, Hindu organisations continued to demand that the fair be stopped. PTI COR CDN RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
