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  • BSP MP Danish Ali backs Azam Khan’s ‘we can get encountered’ statement

    By ANI

    NEW DELHI: Backing Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s statement on UP Police, Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali said that it is a serious matter and that there shouldn’t be much ‘hue and cry’ about his statement.

    Supporting Azam Khan’s statement, BSP leader Danish Ali said “Azam Khan has given a statement in the context of the current regime of Uttar Pradesh government, custodial killings of former MPs and MLAs are taking place in Uttar Pradesh.”

    “There shouldn’t be any hue and cry over his statement. This is a serious matter, and Azam Khan’s statement needs to be taken seriously,” he said.

    Targeting the Uttar Pradesh Government, BSP MP Danish Ali said, “Azam Khan’s family members, who are in judicial custody, are being shifted from Rampur jail to different jails, so this shows the attitude of the government”.

    The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday night shifted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam to different jails from Rampur.

    Before sitting inside the police car, Azam Khan was seen speaking to the media. He said, “Anything can happen to us; we can get encountered in between our journeys.”

    Visuals showed, Abdullah Azam being taken in a police van amid heavy security. Although his wife Tanzeem Fatima was not shifted to any different location, she is in Rampur jail.

    Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeem Fatima, and his son Abdullah Azam, who were convicted by a court in Uttar Pradesh on October 18 in a fake birth certificate case, were awarded a seven-year jail term and a fine of Rs 15,000 to all three of them.

    Notably, gangster-turned politicians Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmad were shot dead by assailants posing as journalists on April 15 outside the hospital in Prayagraj.

    Ahmed and his brother, Ashraf, both in handcuffs, were speaking to journalists on the way to a medical check-up at a hospital seconds before they were both shot.

    Atiq was brought back to Prayagraj from Gujarat to appear in a local court as it announced his sentencing in a kidnapping case.

    Atiq Ahmed was accused in the 2005 murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal and also in the killing of a key witness in that case, Umesh Pal, in February this year.  Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp

    NEW DELHI: Backing Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s statement on UP Police, Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali said that it is a serious matter and that there shouldn’t be much ‘hue and cry’ about his statement.

    Supporting Azam Khan’s statement, BSP leader Danish Ali said “Azam Khan has given a statement in the context of the current regime of Uttar Pradesh government, custodial killings of former MPs and MLAs are taking place in Uttar Pradesh.”

    “There shouldn’t be any hue and cry over his statement. This is a serious matter, and Azam Khan’s statement needs to be taken seriously,” he said.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Targeting the Uttar Pradesh Government, BSP MP Danish Ali said, “Azam Khan’s family members, who are in judicial custody, are being shifted from Rampur jail to different jails, so this shows the attitude of the government”.

    The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday night shifted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam to different jails from Rampur.

    Before sitting inside the police car, Azam Khan was seen speaking to the media. He said, “Anything can happen to us; we can get encountered in between our journeys.”

    Visuals showed, Abdullah Azam being taken in a police van amid heavy security. Although his wife Tanzeem Fatima was not shifted to any different location, she is in Rampur jail.

    Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeem Fatima, and his son Abdullah Azam, who were convicted by a court in Uttar Pradesh on October 18 in a fake birth certificate case, were awarded a seven-year jail term and a fine of Rs 15,000 to all three of them.

    Notably, gangster-turned politicians Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmad were shot dead by assailants posing as journalists on April 15 outside the hospital in Prayagraj.

    Ahmed and his brother, Ashraf, both in handcuffs, were speaking to journalists on the way to a medical check-up at a hospital seconds before they were both shot.

    Atiq was brought back to Prayagraj from Gujarat to appear in a local court as it announced his sentencing in a kidnapping case.

    Atiq Ahmed was accused in the 2005 murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal and also in the killing of a key witness in that case, Umesh Pal, in February this year.  Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp

  • Two LeT ultras killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Two terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday, police said.

    The encounter broke out in the early hours of Tuesday after security forces launched an anti-militancy operation following information about the presence of ultras in the district’s Alshipora area, they said.

    “Two terrorists killed. Search going on. Further details shall follow,” the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X.

    The police claimed one of the slain Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ultras was involved in the killing of bank guard Sanjay Sharma earlier this year.

    “Killed terrorists have been identified as Morifat Maqbool and Jazim Farooq alias Abrar of terror outfit LeT. Terrorist Abrar was involved in the killing of Kashmiri Pandit late Sanjay Sharma,” Additional Director General of Police (Kashmir Zone) Vijay Kumar said in a post on X.

    SRINAGAR: Two terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday, police said.

    The encounter broke out in the early hours of Tuesday after security forces launched an anti-militancy operation following information about the presence of ultras in the district’s Alshipora area, they said.

    “Two terrorists killed. Search going on. Further details shall follow,” the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The police claimed one of the slain Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ultras was involved in the killing of bank guard Sanjay Sharma earlier this year.

    “Killed terrorists have been identified as Morifat Maqbool and Jazim Farooq alias Abrar of terror outfit LeT. Terrorist Abrar was involved in the killing of Kashmiri Pandit late Sanjay Sharma,” Additional Director General of Police (Kashmir Zone) Vijay Kumar said in a post on X.

  • SC seeks details of 183 encounters from UP govt, expresses concern over rise in cases

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: India’s top court on Friday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to submit an affidavit detailing the trial and investigation statuses related to the 183 encounters that have occurred in the state since 2017. The court, hearing pleas seeking the constitution of a commission chaired by a retired SC judge to inquire into the police custody deaths of gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on April 15, 2023, said the scope of the matter extended beyond the case.

    Expressing concerns over the growing instances of police encounters and custodial deaths, not only in Uttar Pradesh but also in other states, a bench led by Justice SR Bhat emphasized the necessity of establishing a functional mechanism to monitor the progress of investigations.

    “We require information about the accused, trial stage, and adherence to NHRC guidelines. Why these incidents occur within prison walls is a question. There appears to be a connection. We must sever this link. What is the investigation status? What charges are being pursued? This trend extends beyond one state. Clarify NHRC guidelines. Describe the state’s position and its application in other trials,” asked Justice Bhat.

    “We have commissions and Special Investigation Teams (SIT). PUCL guidelines are also at our disposal. Numerous cases have risen. Is there an established procedure? How is the prosecution progressing? We want this as a reference point. Similar incidents have occurred in other states. How have they been dealt with?” he asked.

    Justice Aravind Kumar, also a part of the bench, asked, “How was the information obtained? This is crucial. Can a group of 5-10 guards be easily overpowered for a shooting? Is this plausible? There is likely complicity. It is not solely the leader’s fault.” 

    Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the UP government, apprised the court about the formation of SITs and inquiry commissions, highlighting the state’s prompt response.

    Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave, representing Atiq’s sister, said, “Two commissions were established, one led by Justice Bhonsale and the other by Rajiv Lochan. These separate inquiry commissions might yield varying conclusions. Uttar Pradesh might need to clarify its alignment with NHRC guidelines.”

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    NEW DELHI: India’s top court on Friday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to submit an affidavit detailing the trial and investigation statuses related to the 183 encounters that have occurred in the state since 2017. The court, hearing pleas seeking the constitution of a commission chaired by a retired SC judge to inquire into the police custody deaths of gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on April 15, 2023, said the scope of the matter extended beyond the case.

    Expressing concerns over the growing instances of police encounters and custodial deaths, not only in Uttar Pradesh but also in other states, a bench led by Justice SR Bhat emphasized the necessity of establishing a functional mechanism to monitor the progress of investigations.

    “We require information about the accused, trial stage, and adherence to NHRC guidelines. Why these incidents occur within prison walls is a question. There appears to be a connection. We must sever this link. What is the investigation status? What charges are being pursued? This trend extends beyond one state. Clarify NHRC guidelines. Describe the state’s position and its application in other trials,” asked Justice Bhat.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “We have commissions and Special Investigation Teams (SIT). PUCL guidelines are also at our disposal. Numerous cases have risen. Is there an established procedure? How is the prosecution progressing? We want this as a reference point. Similar incidents have occurred in other states. How have they been dealt with?” he asked.

    Justice Aravind Kumar, also a part of the bench, asked, “How was the information obtained? This is crucial. Can a group of 5-10 guards be easily overpowered for a shooting? Is this plausible? There is likely complicity. It is not solely the leader’s fault.” 

    Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the UP government, apprised the court about the formation of SITs and inquiry commissions, highlighting the state’s prompt response.

    Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave, representing Atiq’s sister, said, “Two commissions were established, one led by Justice Bhonsale and the other by Rajiv Lochan. These separate inquiry commissions might yield varying conclusions. Uttar Pradesh might need to clarify its alignment with NHRC guidelines.”

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    Gujarat HC acquits last cop accused in 2003 Sadiq Jamal encounter case
    Gujarat saw 81 custodial deaths in last five years, highest in India

  • Chhattisgarh: Two Naxalites killed in encounter with police in Sukma

    By PTI

    SUKMA: Two Naxalites, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with police in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Monday morning, an official said.

    A cache of explosives and an automatic weapon were recovered from the encounter site, he said.

    The gunfight took place in a forest near Danteshpuram village under Bheji police station limits when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Sukma Superintendent of Police Sunil Sharma told PTI.

    The Naxalites opened fire on the DRG’s patrolling team following which the gun-battle broke out, he said. After guns fell silent, bodies of two Naxalites were recovered from the spot, the official said.

    They were identified as Madkam Erra, who was active as commander of Golapalli Local Organisation Squad (LOS), and Madkam Bhime, deputy commander of the same squad, he said.

    Erra and Bhime were carrying rewards of Rs 8 lakh and Rs 3 lakh respectively on their heads, the official said. A search operation was underway in nearby areas, he added.

    SUKMA: Two Naxalites, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with police in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Monday morning, an official said.

    A cache of explosives and an automatic weapon were recovered from the encounter site, he said.

    The gunfight took place in a forest near Danteshpuram village under Bheji police station limits when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Sukma Superintendent of Police Sunil Sharma told PTI.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The Naxalites opened fire on the DRG’s patrolling team following which the gun-battle broke out, he said. After guns fell silent, bodies of two Naxalites were recovered from the spot, the official said.

    They were identified as Madkam Erra, who was active as commander of Golapalli Local Organisation Squad (LOS), and Madkam Bhime, deputy commander of the same squad, he said.

    Erra and Bhime were carrying rewards of Rs 8 lakh and Rs 3 lakh respectively on their heads, the official said. A search operation was underway in nearby areas, he added.

  • Gangster, two associates killed in police ‘encounter’ in Punjab

    Express News Service

    CHANDIGARH: Three gangsters were killed in an ‘encounter’ with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police on Wednesday.

    The alleged encounter took place at New Fatehgarh Sahib Market in Bassi Pathana of Fatehgarh Sahib.

    A gangster Tejinder Singh alias Teja and two of his associates were killed in the alleged encounter. Teja is reported to be a mastermind in the Phillaur shoot-out case in which a police constable Kuldeep Singh Bajwa was killed.

    Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav said that a team led by Additional DGP Promod Ban on Wednesday evening managed to trace the location of Teja. The police team was chasing his vehicle in which Teja and his associates were travelling, when in an attempt to escape Teja and his men opened fire at the police team. The police team fired in return. During the exchange of fire, Teja and one of his associates were killed on the spot. Another associate of the gangster suffered injuries. He was admitted to a hospital where he succumbed. 

    The police team recovered six pistols from the vehicle.

    “During this course of action, a police officer sustained bullet injury, while another suffered fracture on his leg,” Gaurav Yadav said.

    CHANDIGARH: Three gangsters were killed in an ‘encounter’ with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police on Wednesday.

    The alleged encounter took place at New Fatehgarh Sahib Market in Bassi Pathana of Fatehgarh Sahib.

    A gangster Tejinder Singh alias Teja and two of his associates were killed in the alleged encounter. Teja is reported to be a mastermind in the Phillaur shoot-out case in which a police constable Kuldeep Singh Bajwa was killed.

    Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav said that a team led by Additional DGP Promod Ban on Wednesday evening managed to trace the location of Teja. The police team was chasing his vehicle in which Teja and his associates were travelling, when in an attempt to escape Teja and his men opened fire at the police team. The police team fired in return. During the exchange of fire, Teja and one of his associates were killed on the spot. Another associate of the gangster suffered injuries. He was admitted to a hospital where he succumbed. 

    The police team recovered six pistols from the vehicle.

    “During this course of action, a police officer sustained bullet injury, while another suffered fracture on his leg,” Gaurav Yadav said.

  • Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

    “Encounter has started at Semthan #Bijbehara area of #Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” a spokesman of Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.

    There were no reports of any casualties so far on either side.

    SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

    “Encounter has started at Semthan #Bijbehara area of #Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” a spokesman of Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.

    There were no reports of any casualties so far on either side.

  • Jaish terrorist killed in encounter in J-K’s Kulgam; 2 civilians, 1 soldier injured

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: A Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

    Two civilians and a soldier were also injured in the encounter in the district’s Batpora village, they said.

    Security forces launched a cordon operation in Batpora following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

    He said the search operation turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated.

    “01 Army soldier & 02 civilians got injured in the ongoing #encounter. All the 03 injured were shifted to the hospital for treatment. #Operation going on. Further details shall follow,” a police spokesperson tweeted.

    One terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed in the subsequent exchange of fire between the two sides, he said. The identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained, he said.

    SRINAGAR: A Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

    Two civilians and a soldier were also injured in the encounter in the district’s Batpora village, they said.

    Security forces launched a cordon operation in Batpora following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

    He said the search operation turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated.

    “01 Army soldier & 02 civilians got injured in the ongoing #encounter. All the 03 injured were shifted to the hospital for treatment. #Operation going on. Further details shall follow,” a police spokesperson tweeted.

    One terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed in the subsequent exchange of fire between the two sides, he said. The identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained, he said.

  • Two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Top Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist Kaiser Koka was among two ultras killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

    The encounter broke out at Wandakpora in Awantipora area after security forces launched a cordon and search operation, a police official said.

    “#Terrorist Kaiser Koka #neutralised. Identification of 2nd terrorist being ascertained. #Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 USA made rifle (M-4 Carbine), 01 pistol and other materials have been recovered,” a police spokesman tweeted. Koka was wanted in many terror-related incidents, the official said.

  • J-K: Four militants killed in separate encounters in Baramulla and Pulwama districts

    Express News Service

    SRINAGAR:  Four local militants, including one involved in the recent killing of a police officer, were killed in two encounters in Kashmir on Tuesday while police attached four houses in Srinagar allegedly used for harbouring militants.

    A police official said acting on specific inputs about the presence of militants, a joint contingent of police, CRPF and Army launched a search operation in Tujjan village of Pulwama district. During the search operation, militants fired on the search party and in the ensuing gunfight, two local Jaish militants Abid Ahmad Sheikh and Majid Nazir Wani were killed. “The slain militant Majid was involved in the recent killing of police officer Farooq Ahmad Mir,” the official said.

    Another encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Sopore of Baramulla district. In the firefight, which continued for over two hours, two local Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed. Both the slain militants had joined militancy recently. IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said 118 militants including 32 foreign militants have been killed in encounters in Kashmir this year so far.

    Houses attachedPolice attached 5 houses in Srinagar for allegedly being used for harbouring militants. The action was taken after obtaining legal nod, said police officials

  • Two encounters break out in Kashmir

    Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tulibal village in Sopore area of Baramulla district following information about presence of militants there, a police spokesman said.