Muzaffarnagar riot: SIT asks police to nab 22 gang-rapists

Muzaffarnagar, Jan 14: The special investigation team probing Muzaffarnagar riots has identified 22 out of 27 accused in six gang-rape cases in Phugana village here and asked the local police to arrest them.

Cases were registered against 27 people separately, out of which 22 have been identified by SIT and remaining five are under investigation, police said.

Six women had lodged complaints that they were gang-raped during the clashes and their houses were burned by the rioters, police said.

The rape victims were produced in the court and their statements were recorded, they said.

According to the local police, none of the accused has been arrested so far as they are absconding.

The National Commission for Minorities had expressed concern over delay in arrests of the accused in gang-rape cases.

Meanwhile, two riot accused have been arrested and sent to 14 days judicial custody in connection with killings in Bahawdi village under Phugana police station.

Bhullar Singh and Rampal were produced in the court on Monday.

According to the prosecution, the duo was involved in murder and setting ablaze property during riots in the district on September 7 last year.

The riots in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas last year claimed over 60 lives and left thousands homeless.

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7 Bangladeshis arrested in Udupi after man with fake passport caught attempting to fly Dubai via Mangaluru Airport

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October 12,2024

Udupi: In a significant operation, the Malpe police have arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally residing in India using forged Aadhaar cards. Udupi Superintendent of Police, Dr. Arun K, stated that the arrests followed after an immigration incident involving one of the group's members.

Muhammed Manik, one of the arrested individuals, was caught attempting to travel to Dubai via Mangaluru International Airport with a fake passport. Alert immigration officers at the airport detained him and handed him over to the Bajpe police, who registered a case. Following this, the Udupi police, acting on the information provided by the Bajpe police and immigration authorities, conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of the seven individuals in Hoode village, Paduthonse, Udupi.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Hakeem Ali (24), Sujon S K alias Farooq (19), Ismail S K (30), Kareem S K (20), Salam S K (22), Rajikul S K (20), and Mohammed Sojib (20), all hailing from Bangladesh.

The group entered India without any valid documentation and managed to acquire fake Aadhaar cards, which they used to stay in the country illegally. According to police sources, a person named Kajol from Agartala assisted them in obtaining the fraudulent Aadhaar cards, while a Bangladeshi named Usman facilitated their illegal entry into India under the guise of employment. Both Kajol and Usman are currently at large.

The Malpe police have registered cases under several sections, including Sections 19(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), and 190 of the BNS, related to fraud and illegal entry. Interrogations are ongoing as the police seek further details in connection with the case.

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