FIR against Bhim Army chief, 400 others for visiting Hathras victim’s kin

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October 5, 2020

Lucknow, Oct 5: An FIR has been registered against Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and 400 others on charge of violating Section 144 of CrPC while visiting the kin of the Hathras woman who died after she was allegedly gangraped and brutally assaulted by four upper caste men last week.

The police claimed that the Azad Samaj Party leader and his supporters had created a law and order situation as they tried to enter the village on Sunday.

“Police told Azad and his supporters that due to the Epidemic Diseases Act and implementation of Section 144 in the area, a large gathering was likely to facilitate the spread of coronavirus. The police told them that the movement of ambulances and emergency service would be impacted with the gathering. But the supporters sat on the roads despite orders near Sasni Police Station,” the FIR read.

The case was registered under Sections 147 (rioting), 341 (punishment for wrongful restraint), 188 ( violation of public order), 269 (actions spreading disease) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the Epidemic Diseases Act.

Azad on Sunday demanded a time bound inquiry by a retired judge of the Supreme Court into the Hathras incident and also sought protection for the kin of the deceased.

After his visit, he told reporters: “The family is not safe in the village. When (actor) Kangana Ranaut can get Y-category security, why can’t this family? Mahapanchayats are being held every 2 km in favour of the accused. There is stone-pelting happening. I want to take the family with me as they are not safe here.”

A mahapanchayat was held in favour of the accused close to the victim’s house in the compound of an ex MLA’s residence on Sunday. So far, no FIR has been filed against the gathering of approximately 50 people.

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U T Khader to represent Karnataka in Vatican City International Peace Conference

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November 28,2024

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Speaking to reporters at the Circuit House in Mangaluru on Thursday, Khader shared that a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee had been convened, with the Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and other key figures in attendance to ensure effective deliberations during the session.

"The session was initially planned from December 9 to 20. However, it was later decided to conclude it by December 19, as the All India Kannada Literary Convention is set to begin on December 20 in Mandya," Khader explained.

When asked about the process for discussions in the Assembly, Khader assured, "Discussions will take place according to the established rules."

The Speaker also highlighted his participation in various international conferences. "As Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, I have consistently sought opportunities to represent the Assembly at overseas conventions. I am pleased to announce that I will be attending the International Peace Conference in Vatican City," he said. "It is an honor to participate as a representative of the Mangaluru constituency and as the Speaker of the Assembly."

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Addressing the tragic incident of three students drowning at a resort in Ullal, the Speaker emphasized, "The Deputy Commissioner has been instructed to enforce strict safety measures in resorts to prevent such incidents in the future."

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