Statehood protest in Leh, Ladakh turned violent, leaving four dead in police firing and the BJP office set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, leading the movement, urged the youth to “stop this nonsense” amid rising tensions.
Allu Arjun was charged in connection with a stampede that occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre, which resulted in a woman’s death and injuries to her son. He was granted bail after his arrest and agreed to support the victim’s family financially, providing Rs 2 crores for their aid.
Vishnu Shankar Jain, a lawyer representing the Hindu side in a mosque-temple dispute, filed an FIR after receiving a threatening comment on social media from Nidhi Jha, inciting community tensions. The case includes charges of criminal intimidation and provocation. The Supreme Court emphasizes maintaining peace amid ongoing disputes and violence in Sambhal.
A Sambhal court has directed a commissioner to submit a survey report on the Jama Masjid within 10 days amid claims of a prior temple on the site. The Supreme Court urged maintaining peace and delayed action until an appeal is heard. Violence erupted during surveys, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Next hearing is January 8.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today has filed a chargesheet against Shahjahan Sheikh and six others for assaulting an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in West Bengal. Sheikh, formerly associated with TMC, was apprehended by Bengal Police after evading capture for 55 days. The involvement of the CBI was prompted by a directive from the Calcutta High Court.
Today(on 26th April), The Calcutta High Court has directed the NIA to investigate the recent clashes in Murshidabad during Ram Navami, considering transferring the case to the central agency. The court’s decision follows a report detailing the use of explosives and weaponry, and it has set a deadline for the NIA to submit its report by May 10.
Today (13th March): A transformer explosion at Patna Civil Court led to two fatalities and multiple injuries. Devendra Prasad, a disabled lawyer, was among the casualties. The injured were taken to Patna Medical College and Hospital. Lawyers protested the retrieval of a victim’s body, citing negligence. The police assured legal action and compensation for the bereaved family.
