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  • Violence Erupts In UP’s Bahraich As Man Killed Amid Durga Idol Immersion, 30 Detained |

    Tensions mounted in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district on Monday as protests erupted following a violent clash in the Mahasi area during Durga idol immersion the previous day. A 22-year-old man succumbed to gunshot wound on Sunday during a communal face-off in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich. The clash broke out over music being blasted out from loudspeakers while goddess Durga procession was passing through Mahrajganj area of Mansoor village. Around six more individuals were injured during incidents of stone pelting and gunfire. Police have booked a man and detained over 30 people in connection with inciting the violence. 

    The Superintendent of Police (SP) in Bahraich, Vrinda Shukla, announced that 25 to 30 individuals have been detained as authorities work to restore order in the affected areas. She mentioned that a significant number of police officers have been deployed to manage the situation. She added that a case has been filed against a man named Salman, from whose house—also a shop—gunshots were fired. 

    VIDEO | Police conduct flag march in Bahraich, UP as tension escalates after violence during idol immersion yesterday. #BahraichPolice pic.twitter.com/6zibZmUXaQ
    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 14, 2024

    What Happened In UP’s Bahraich  

    A clash that began over a music dispute escalated dramatically following the gunshot death of Ram Gopal Mishra. The incident triggered anger among local villagers, leading to widespread vandalism as they damaged vehicles and set them on fire in the Maharajganj market. 

    Ram Gopal Mishra, a resident of Rehua Mansoor village, was shot while walking with the group. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment, according to a family member, reported PTI. 

    #WATCH | Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh: Police conducted route march after clashes erupted during Durga idol immersion in Mahasi Maharajganj. (13.10) pic.twitter.com/KOOJQLGIfa
    — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 14, 2024

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condemned the violence, vowing that those responsible would face strict action. Following the communal tensions in the area, similar processions in Fakharpur town and other locations were cancelled. However, CM Adityanath said, “Idol immersion must continue.” He instructed authorities to ensure that idol immersions continue as planned, coordinating with religious organizations to ensure timely completion.

  • Baba Siddique Murder: Ossification Test Debunks Killers’ Claim Of Being Minor; Police On Lookout For Handler Zeeshan | 10 Points |

    Baba Siddique Death: NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot by three assailants outside his office in Nirmal Nagar and later succumbed to his injuries at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. The 66-year-old former Maharashtra minister was buried with full state honors at Baba Qabrastan in Mumbai on Sunday. 

    Mumbai Police are investigating the case, and two of the three prime accused have been arrested. They will remain in custody until October 21. The third suspect is still at large. 


    Mumbai Police, investigating the murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, conducted an ossification test on the accused, Dharmaraj Kashyap. The test confirmed that Kashyap is not a minor, officials said on Monday. 


    The arrested suspects have been identified as Gurmail Baljit Singh (23) from Haryana and Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap (19) from Uttar Pradesh. A third accomplice, who was present at the scene during the shooting, managed to escape and is currently on the run 


    The crime branch team produced the accused before the court, where Dharmaraj Kashyap’s lawyer argued that his client was a minor, according to an official statement. 



    The vacation bench ordered an ossification test for Dharmaraj Kashyap on Sunday, which confirmed he was not a minor, an official said. Kashyap was then produced before the court and remanded to police custody until October 21. 


    The fourth suspect in the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique hails from Jalandhar, Punjab, police sources revealed. Identified as Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar, he allegedly acted as the handler for the shooters, directing them from outside. 


    When Siddique was shot, Akhtar was reportedly providing real-time updates on his location to the gunmen. He also arranged logistical support, including renting a room for them. After the shooting incident, Akhtar fled and is believed to still be hiding in Mumbai, according to sources. Multiple police teams have been deployed to track him down. 


    In a late evening development, the Mumbai Police crime branch arrested 28-year-old Pravin Lonkar from Pune. He is the brother of Shubham Lonkar, who is linked to the Nirmal Nagar shooting case. The brothers planned the conspiracy to kill Siddiqui and brought Dharmaraj Kashyap and Shivkumar Gautam into the plot, according to an official statement.


    The Mumbai police are currently investigating a viral social media post allegedly linked to a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claims responsibility for the murder of Baba Siddique. A police official stated, “We have seen the viral social media post; we are verifying its authenticity.”


    Baba Siddique, a prominent Muslim leader from Mumbai, was well-connected with several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Sanjay Dutt.


    The murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai has sparked a political uproar, with opposition parties, including Congress, claiming a ‘complete collapse’ of law and order in Maharashtra, where assembly elections are scheduled for next month.

  • Rakesh Tikait’s Big Claim Against Bhupinder Hooda After Congress’ Haryana Poll Debacle |

    New Delhi: Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said on Sunday that former chief minister Bhupinder Hooda’s stubbornness sank Congress after the party fell short of the majority mark to form government in Haryana. 

    Reacting to the statement by farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni, he said, “There was resentment among the farmers. It is not that the farmers did not go with other parties. The farmers voted for every party. There is resentment among the people who joined the movement. Those who did not join the movement are with the government.”

    “Elections are fought party basis, religion basis and caste basis. People will vote in favour of like-minded parties. The person who is a farmer, a labourer or a shopkeeper will vote for the party whose faith he has. They (farmers) all live together in the organisation. If a person starts considering the people of the organisation as being in his favour, then he is wrong,” he added.

    The BKU leader also raised questions on the veracity of EVMs. “You did not understand mathematics. The public has voted…but they (BJP) are the ones who win… Like sugarcane committee elections are being held in UP, their (BJP) direct game here is to cancel the nominations of the people of the other party and win without election,” he told IANS.

    “BJP people have become masters of elections… by fighting with sticks, with intellect, or by making people fight with each other, they will win the elections. This is their tactics that we (BJP) have not to give up power… we have to win the elections,” Tikait said.

    “There was definitely something wrong in this election (Haryana), we had said this earlier also. EVMs are kept somewhere and then when elections are held somewhere else. Are the EVMs shown to any party before they are sent to booths… the engineers do all the programme setting… yes, it is all a game of EVMs. You press any button…votes will go to them (BJP) only…,” he further said.

    Earlier in the day, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni blamed former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda for the party’s defeat in Haryana. “Hooda is the biggest reason for Congress’ defeat because he did not compromise with anyone, and all responsibility was placed on him,” he asserted.

  • Weather Update: Heavy Rain Likely In Tamil Nadu, Orange Alert Issued In These Districts |

    Weather Updates: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert in many districts of Tamil Nadu till October 18. In a statement issued on Sunday, the RMC has predicted 204 mm of rainfall in the southern state during this period.

    Following the forecast of rain, the Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority has done all the preparations for any eventuality and has already put 65,000 volunteers on alert.The volunteers will be available for rescue and relief operations along with state government agencies.

    According to Greater Chennai Corporation authorities, 10,000 volunteers will be available for service in Chennai alone.

    As per the RMC, heavy showers are likely in several districts in the state, including Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Madurai, and Ramanathapuram, starting Sunday.

    The weather department also stated that a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea is developing into a cyclonic storm.

    According to the RMC, Tamil Nadu is set to experience widespread rain from Sunday. Heavy to very heavy downpours are predicted in the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu from Monday (October 14). Northern districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Cuddalore, may experience heavy to very heavy rain.

    Tamil Nadu’s disaster management team is on high alert, and monitoring teams are prepared to track power outages and other electricity-related issues.

    Two prevailing weather systems in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal have pushed moisture into the region.

    The RMC has forecast that most areas in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal will experience heavy to very heavy rain until October 16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that the northeast monsoon is likely to set in around October 17.

    A high-level meeting of ministers and officials was held last week, with Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin presiding over the meeting. The meeting discussed immediate measures, including rescue operations during heavy rain.

    (With IANS Inputs)

  • ‘We Are Analysing…’: Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda On Surprising Haryana Polls Results |

    Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda addressed on Saturday regarding the recent Haryana Elections, stating that the results have taken many by surprise. He emphasised that the party is currently conducting a thorough analysis of the outcomes. 

    “The results that have come have surprised everyone. We are analysing it in depth. Questions are being raised on the election process. We have also raised the issues before the Election Commission and are waiting for their reply,” Hooda said, ANI reported. 

    Hooda expressed gratitude to party workers and the people of Haryana and said, “Despite the cheating by BJP, Congress has got about 40 per cent vote share, equal to the BJP. I want to thank the party workers and the people of Haryana for this. We will continue to raise the voice of the people of the state.”

    Meanwhile, BJP’s new government is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana on October 17.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with another senior leader from the BJP and Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states will be present. 

    “We have received the nod of the Prime Minister that on October 17, in Panchkula, the Chief Minister and council of ministers will take oath,” Union Minister and former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar told reporters here on Saturday.

    Discussions are ongoing regarding the Deputy Chief Minister position, as the party considers introducing new faces. This move follows the election losses of eight out of ten ministers from the previous Saini government.

  • ‘Regrettable’: Opposition Leaders Condemn Maharashtra Govt Following Killing Of Baba Siddique |

    After the shooting death of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai on Saturday night, Opposition leaders called for justice and criticised the Eknath Shinde government for its failure to maintain law and order in Maharashtra. 

    All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi shared a post on X and said, “Baba Siddique’s murder is highly condemnable. It reflects the deteriorating state of law & order in Maharashtra. May Allah grant him maghfirah. My condolences to his family, friends & colleagues. Prof. Saibaba’s death is also deeply concerning. His death was also partly a result of the UAPA that allows cops to keep you in prison for lengthy periods without any evidence.”

    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar described the killing of former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai as “regrettable.”

    “The state’s collapsed law and order situation is a cause for concern. The shooting of former state minister Baba Siddique in Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, is regrettable. If the Home Minister and the rulers are going to push the cart of the state so mildly, it can be an alarm bell for the common people,” Sharad Pawar said in a post on X.

     

    राज्याची कोलमडलेली कायदा सुव्यवस्था चिंता वाढवणारी आहे. देशाच्या आर्थिक राजधानी मुंबईत माजी राज्यमंत्री बाबा सिद्दिकी यांच्यावर झालेला गोळीबार खेदजनक आहे. गृहमंत्री आणि सत्ताधारी एवढ्या सौम्यतेने राज्याचा गाडा हाकणार असतील तर सामान्य जनतेसाठी धोक्याची घंटा ठरू शकते. याची केवळ…
    — Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) October 12, 2024

     

    Following the killing of Baba Siddique, Congress senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge also demanded justice from the Maharashtra government.

    “The tragic demise of Former Maharashtra Minister, Shri Baba Siddique is shocking beyond words.  In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters. Justice must be ensured, and the present Maharashtra Govt must order a thorough and transparent investigation. The culprits must be brought to book at the earliest. Accountability is paramount,” the post read.

     

    The tragic demise of Former Maharashtra Minister, Shri Baba Siddique is shocking beyond words.

    In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters.

    Justice must be ensured, and the present Maharashtra Govt must order a thorough and…
    — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) October 12, 2024

     

  • ‘Freed Shiv Sena From Those Who Betrayed Balasaheb Thackeray’: Eknath Shinde’s Swipe At Uddhav Thackeray |

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday took a swipe at former CM Uddhav Thackeray saying that his camp freed the Shiv Sena from those who betrayed the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray. Shinde was addressing the Shiv Sena Dussehra rally at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan.

  • Bangladesh Crisis: India Expresses ‘Serious Concern’ Over Attacks On Durga Puja Mandap, Calls For Safety Of Hindus |

    India has expressed deep concern over recent attacks on religious sites in Bangladesh, specifically the attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka and the theft of a religious artifact from the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira. India has termed these events as ‘deplorable acts,’ and has called upon the Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety of minorities, especially Hindus, and protect their places of worship.

    Attack on Puja Mandap in Dhaka

    A crude bomb was reportedly thrown at a Durga Puja mandap in the Tantibazar area of Old Dhaka. The incident, which occurred around 7 pm local time on Friday, did not result in any major injuries, but it caused a minor fire. According to local reports, a group of youths threw a petrol-filled glass bottle aimed at the altar, sparking panic among devotees.

    Five people were injured as volunteers chased after the attackers, who retaliated with knives.

    Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch officers visited the site, with Commissioner Rezaul Karim Mallik stating that three individuals had been detained in connection with the attack. While initial investigations suggest the attack may have been related to a mugging incident, authorities are continuing to probe for further details.

    Theft at Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Satkhira

    On the same day, a religious artifact was stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira. The stolen item, a crown placed on the deity by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2021 visit to the temple, holds significant religious and cultural value.

    The theft occurred in broad daylight, between 2:00 and 2:30 pm, shortly after the temple priest had left for the day.

    The temple’s CCTV footage is currently being reviewed to identify the perpetrator. Inspector Taizul Islam of Shyamnagar Police Station confirmed that the missing crown, made of silver and gold-plated, is a highly revered item within the community.

    India Urges Bangladesh to Ensure Safety of Minorities

    In response to these incidents, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong statement, urging the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and other minorities in the country. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the attacks as part of a troubling pattern of desecration and damage to temples and deities that has occurred over several days.

    India’s High Commission in Bangladesh also expressed deep concern and called for swift action by Bangladeshi authorities.The commission urged law enforcement to thoroughly investigate both the attack on the Puja mandap and the theft at the Jeshoreshwari temple, stressing the need to recover the stolen crown and bring those responsible to justice.

  • Swearing-In Of New BJP Govt In Haryana To Be Held On Oct 17, PM Modi To Attend |

    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released a statement on Saturday after securing more than a majority in the Haryana assembly polls. The saffron party said that the swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government in the state will be held on October 17 in Panchkula.

    It said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with party senior leaders and chief ministers of some other states will attend the event.

    “We have got the nod of the prime minister and on October 17, the oath-taking ceremony of the chief minister and his council of ministers will take place in Panchkula,” Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, PTI reported.

  • Weather Update: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall In Tamil Nadu From October 12 To 15; Orange Alert Issued |

    The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted forecast heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu from October 12 to 15 as the northeast monsoon approaches. An orange alert has been issued for October 15 in ten districts, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and the ghats areas of Coimbatore and Tirupur.

    According to the regional Meteorological Centre, heavy rain is likely to occur on October 12 at isolated places over the Ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamilnadu; Nilgiris, Erode, Namakkal, Salem, Karur and Dindigul districts of Tamilnadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka.

    For October 13, the weather department forecasted heavy rain over the isolated regions of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamilnadu and Nilgiris, Erode, Dindigul and Karur districts of Tamilnadu and Kerala.

    Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur over Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts of Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area, while, Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Pudukkottai districts of Tamilnadu on October 14. 

    Delhi Weather Update

    The Meteorological Department predicted a partly cloudy sky over the national capital, with a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius.