The Manipur government Today informed the Delhi High Court about the impracticality of holding the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 in the state due to security concerns. They suggested allocating exam centers outside Manipur for students. A public interest litigation highlighted the lack of centers in hill districts, imposing financial and logistical burdens on tribal candidates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Abdul Malik, main suspect in the Haldwani violence, faces 10 days in police custody following his arrest in Delhi. Court approval comes after police stressed the need for thorough interrogation. His apprehension is crucial in addressing the aftermath of the violence on February 8, with the Uttarakhand police receiving commendation for their efforts.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a petition for a court-monitored CBI or SIT investigation into the unrest in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali village. The PIL, filed a day prior, requests compensation for victims, action against police officials, and a probe and trial outside the state. The village has seen protests over alleged sexual abuse by a local TMC leader.
The Haldwani Municipal Corporation in Uttarakhand demolished a madrasa and a mosque in Banbhoolpura, sparking clashes. The structures’ owners claimed legal rights, but the corporation proceeded, citing absence of a stay order. The demolition raised concerns about procedural irregularities and motives behind the action, with political implications in the upcoming elections.