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India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Autistic brothers assaulted, burnt with cigarettes at Dehradun boarding school
Two autistic brothers -- aged nine and 13 -- were sexually assaulted and subjected to severe physical and mental torture at an illegally-run boarding school in Dehradun, according to a police complaint filed by their mother.A 29-year-old hostel caretaker has been arrested in connection with the incident and a case under sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been mother had recently enroled her sons after her husband's death, finding it difficult to manage her job and care for her autistic children. She had found about the school, Pencil Box, through an online search. The abuse came to light during a recent visit to the school, where the children informed her that the caretaker would beat them with an iron rod, burn them with cigarettes, and molest mother subsequently filed a complaint against the school administration, leading to the arrest of the accused hostel caretaker, state Child Rights Commission also stepped into the matter, having spoken with the children to ascertain details, and said that the special school was operating without proper permits.'A woman was running a special school for persons with disabilities, and first of all, it did not have the necessary permissions to operate such a facility. Recently, they hired the accused, Sonu, but his police verification was not done, and we could not find any appointment letters,' said Commission chairperson Geeta sexual harassment allegations uncovered other irregularities, leading to the closure of the illegally run boarding have also seized CCTV recordings from the premises.(Inputs by Sagar Sharma in Dehradun)Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Uttarakhand
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Former wrestler arrested after eight year manhunt for supplying firearms to criminals
New Delhi: After an eight-year manhunt, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a former national-level wrestler accused of supplying firearms to criminals. The accused, identified as Sonu, is a resident of Kirthal village in Baghpat. He was apprehended from his hometown. According to police, on April 6, 2016, they received intelligence that two suspects, Rahul alias Sunny and Vikash alias Vicky, who were believed to be involved in the murder of cable operator Devindra Rathi, were planning a retaliatory attack on Rathi's brother in Sector-36, Rohini. Both suspects were arrested at the scene. During the operation, police recovered a cache of illegal weapons, including a pistol, a country-made firearm, and 10 live cartridges. During interrogation, the duo revealed that the arms were supplied by Sonu. Despite multiple efforts to apprehend him over the years, Sonu managed to evade arrest—until now. He was finally arrested on May 29. Police reported that Sonu was once a promising national-level wrestler, but his athletic career ended abruptly in 2013 after a severe road accident resulted in the amputation of his right leg. Struggling with financial hardship and personal loss, he turned to crime in a desperate attempt to support his family. He and his accomplices have since been linked to several serious offences, including dacoity and murder. Investigations also revealed his active involvement in the illegal arms trade, as well as the distribution of illicit liquor to various criminal groups. Sonu is wanted in six criminal cases involving murder, dacoity, attempted murder, kidnapping leading to murder, rape, and violations under the SC/ST Act, Arms Act, and the UP Excise Act.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- India Gazette
Delhi Crime Branch arrests ex-national level wrestler turned arms supplier after 8-year manhunt
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): After an intensive eight-year manhunt, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Sonu, alias Pahalwan, alias Sonu Langada, a 32-year-old former national-level wrestler from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, declaring him a Proclaimed Offender in an Arms Act case. The arrest, made on Thursday from his native village, marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling an illegal arms supply chain linked to multiple heinous crimes, including murder and dacoity, as per a press release. According to the Crime Branch, the arrest stems from a 2016 case where Sonu was identified as the supplier of illegal arms to suspects Rahul alias Sunny and Vikash alias Vicky, involved in the murder of cable operator Devindra Rathi. On April 6, 2016, a tip-off led to the arrest of Rahul and Vikash in Sector-36 of Rohini, as they allegedly planned a follow-up attack on Rathi's brother. The operation recovered one pistol, one country-made firearm, and 10 live cartridges, with both accused disclosing Sonu as their supplier, leading to a case under Section 25 of the Arms Act at PS Crime Branch in Delhi. Despite multiple attempts, Sonu evaded capture and was declared a Proclaimed Offender on June 29, 2017, by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, North District, Rohini Courts. The case is still under trial before the Chief Judicial Magistrate at Rohini Courts. The breakthrough came on May 29 when a Crime Branch team, acting on credible secret information and combining technical surveillance with manual intelligence, travelled to Village Kirthal, PS Ramala, District Baghpat of Uttar Pradesh. After a one-hour operation, they successfully apprehended Sonu. During interrogation, Sonu revealed that his promising wrestling career was cut short in 2013 due to a road accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg, plunging him into financial hardship. He admitted to turning to crime to support his family, becoming involved in supplying firearms and liquor to criminal networks, and participating in crimes like dacoity and murder, as detailed in the press release. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Delhi Crime Branch arrests ex-national level wrestler turned arms supplier after 8-year manhunt
After an intensive eight-year manhunt, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Sonu, alias Pahalwan, alias Sonu Langada , a 32-year-old former national-level wrestler from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, declaring him a Proclaimed Offender in an Arms Act case. The arrest, made on Thursday from his native village, marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling an illegal arms supply chain linked to multiple heinous crimes, including murder and dacoity, as per a press release. According to the Crime Branch, the arrest stems from a 2016 case where Sonu was identified as the supplier of illegal arms to suspects Rahul alias Sunny and Vikash alias Vicky, involved in the murder of cable operator Devindra Rathi. On April 6, 2016, a tip-off led to the arrest of Rahul and Vikash in Sector-36 of Rohini, as they allegedly planned a follow-up attack on Rathi's brother. The operation recovered one pistol, one country-made firearm, and 10 live cartridges, with both accused disclosing Sonu as their supplier, leading to a case under Section 25 of the Arms Act at PS Crime Branch in Delhi. Despite multiple attempts, Sonu evaded capture and was declared a Proclaimed Offender on June 29, 2017, by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, North District, Rohini Courts. The case is still under trial before the Chief Judicial Magistrate at Rohini Courts. Live Events The breakthrough came on May 29 when a Crime Branch team, acting on credible secret information and combining technical surveillance with manual intelligence, travelled to Village Kirthal, PS Ramala, District Baghpat of Uttar Pradesh. After a one-hour operation, they successfully apprehended Sonu. During interrogation, Sonu revealed that his promising wrestling career was cut short in 2013 due to a road accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg, plunging him into financial hardship. He admitted to turning to crime to support his family, becoming involved in supplying firearms and liquor to criminal networks, and participating in crimes like dacoity and murder, as detailed in the press release.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Framed: Department orders inquiry into wrongful probe
DJ Halli Police Station Disciplinary inquiry Once named as Accused No 3 in a drug case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Murali has been officially discharged by the court after it was found that he had been falsely implicated. The case, registered at the, has now triggered an internal inquiry into potential lapses and misconduct by the investigating case, filed under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act, involves charges related to possession and trade of ganja (cannabis) in commercial quantity. The law carries a minimum punishment of 10 years, which may extend up to 20 years, along with a fine starting from `1 the police arrested an African national, Sonu (A1), and later named Murali and another person as absconding co-accused. A chargesheet filed in July 2023 alleged that all three were involved in the drug during proceedings at the Additional City Civil and Sessions Court (NDPS Special Court), the judge noted serious flaws in the investigation. Sonu's statement mentioned an African accomplice and a man named Murali, but there was no specific identification of Murali as drugs were recovered from Murali, and his name appeared only in the final report, without any evidence or investigation records linking him to the crime. The court questioned how police obtained his full address without any formal inquiry or judge criticised the lack of effort to trace or interrogate Murali, stating that his inclusion in the case appeared baseless and lawyer argued that his client was falsely implicated due to a personal dispute. He told the court that Murali was involved in a matrimonial case, and his wife, allegedly related to a senior police officer, may have influenced the case against him as a form of court found no prima facie evidence against Murali, accepted the defence's arguments, and officially discharged him from the case. The Non-Bailable Warrants issued against him were also had first filed a formal complaint with the Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) on October 30, 2023, seeking clarity on the his discharge, he submitted a second complaint on March 18, reiterating his concerns and requesting clarity on the response, officials confirmed that they have acknowledged the court's verdict and forwarded the matter for departmental action against the officer responsible for wrongly implicating him. A disciplinary inquiry has also been initiated.'I suffered a lot, my unwell and aged parents went through mental harassment, and I lost my dignity in the community because of the police brutality. I will file a defamation case and ensure justice is served. This is not about financial compensation; that's why I'm going ahead with criminal defamation. This kind of harassment of innocent people must stop,' he said while speaking to BM.
