Mumbai Serial killer Ravindra Kantrolle acquitted
Ravindra Kantrolle, serial killer, has been acquitted on Friday in one of the three murder cases he was facing. Sewri sessions court acquitted Kantrolle due to lack of evidence & observed that prosecution failed to prove the case against him.
He was arrested on January 14, 2007 after the a series of seemingly motiveless murders that took place in the city between December 2006 & January 2007.
FIR lodged against Akali councillor for slapping cop
A criminal case has been registered against a SAD councillor for allegedly slapped a head constable in full public view in Patiala. According to the FIR registered at Tripuri police station, Akali councillor from ward number 50 Balbir Singh Kharoud allegedly slapped head constable
Jagdish Singh, who objected to his parking the car in the no parking zone outside Mini Secretariat. Meanwhile, it was learnt that the SAD councillors are putting pressure on the police to cancel the FIR. As ….
Mumbai Police will interrogate Baba Ram Rahim
The Mumbai Police left for Sirsa on Thursday to quest Dera Saccha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder of a 50 years old Sikh, Balkaar Singh. Based on the statements, police will ascertain if the firing was unprovoked or in self-defence.
Balkar Singh was killed by security guard of Dera chief’s Ram Rahim outside a mall in Mulund on Friday evening. Balkar Singh & his friend got into a tiff with the spiritual guru’s staff while the latter ….
Sikh Religions leaders to stage Dharna at Raj Bhawans
Sikh religious group leaders will stage “Dharnas” outside the Raj Bhawans of Punjab & Haryana from next month to demand the arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for the Mulund firing in which a 50 years old Sikh was killed by his bodyguard.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the ‘Sant Samaj’, a conglomeration of different Sikh religious groups, held at Fatehgarh Sahib last night. Giving details of the decisions taken at the meeting, Damdami ….
Maharashtra Board SSC results declared
Maharashtra Board SSC results have been declared on Thursday. Gaurav Kulkarni of Satara’s New English School, Kolhapur division, stood first by securing 97.84 per cent in the SSC examinations held in Maharashtra.
The overall pass percentage this year stood at 86.33 per cent. The overall pass percentage of candidates in Pune division is 87.89 per cent while Kolhapur has 85.97 per cent, Amravati 87.37 per cent, Nagpur 78.84 per cent, Latur 97.94 per cent, Nashik 88.07, Aurangabad 89.45 per cent.
Around 1,61,94 ….
Aarushi murder case: Rajesh Talwar’s bail petition hearing today
The Ghaziabad sessions court will hear Dr Rajesh Talwar’s bail plea application today. Rajesh Talwar is an accused in the murder of her 14 years old daughter Aarushi.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has not reached any breakthrough in this case so far. However, it said that they would argue for continuing the detention of the victim’s father Rajesh Talwar, until a chargesheet is filed against him. Talwar is presently lodged in Dasna Jail.
14 years old Noida girl Aarushi Talwar ….
Sikhs demanding arrest of Ram Rahim
Sikh protesters are demanding arrest of Dera Sachcha Sauda’s chief Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Ram Rahim’s bodyguard had killed a 50 years old, Sikh, Balkaar Singh, on last Friday in Mulund of Mumbai. Sikhs protesters have on Wednesday block trains as Police failed to arrest Dera Sachcha Sauda chief Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim. The “Rail Roko” call given by Damdami Taksal & certain radical Sikh organisations asked the protesters to remain peaceful.
Ram Rahim had drawn the ire of Sikhs for ….
Police failed to arrest Dera’s Chief, Sikh protesters block trains
Sikhs protesters have on Wednesday block trains as Police failed to arrest Dera Sachcha Sauda chief Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim. The “Rail Roko” call given by Damdami Taksal & certain radical Sikh organisations asked the protesters to remain peaceful.
The Sikh protesters squatted on the track at several places, including Amritsar, Sirhind, Malout, Abohar, Sangrur & Rajpura in Punjab to protest against the killing of an innocent Sikh by the body ….
Damdami Taksal call “Rail Roko” today, High Alert sounded
High Alert has been sounded in Punjab following “Rail Roko” called by Damdami Taksal & certain Sikh organisations in protest against the killing of a youth by a bodyguard of Dera Sacha Sauda chief in Mumbai. However, radical Sikh organisations, including the Khalra Mission Committee, have urged Sikhs to maintain peace during the bandh. Dal Khalsa general secretary Kanwarpal Singh has said that the Sikhs should not annoy common man by damaging ….
Read More: Damdami Taksal call “Rail Roko” today, High Alert soundedNo clean chit to Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Mulund firing case yet
Police has on Tuesday said that there is no immediate possibility of giving clean chit to the Dera Sachcha Sauda chief Ram Rahim in the murder of Sikh who was gunned down by his private security guard on last Friday.
Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria said, “Our investigations are still on & therefore, there is no immediate likelihood of giving Ram Rahim a clean chit. We are trying to find out what had happened that evening & ….
Harkat-ul-Mujahideen militant arrested in New Delhi
A Harkat-ul-Muajahideen militant, who managed to give police a slip in 2001, has been arrested in New Delhi. On a tip off, the special cell of Delhi Police arrested Habib-ur-Rehman alias Babu from Sarai Kale Khan area of New Delhi last night.
Rehman had managed to dodge a police net in 2001 when he tried to smuggle in eight kg of high explosive RDX & detonators into the capital. At that time, two of his accomplices, who were Pakistani nationals, were ….
Dera Sachcha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Mysore
Gurmeet Baba Ram Rahim Dera Sachcha Sauda chief drove in to Mysore on Saturday night, a news agency reported. An under-construction Dera camp off the Mysore-Bangalore highway, where he is staying, has been sealed by the police who are keeping a strict vigil. The Dera leader, who arrived at Siddalingapura around 7 p.m. on Saturday, has remained indoor since. There are a few devotees with him & he is not meeting any visitors.
On Friday, Baba Ram Rahim’s bodyguard had ….
Bal Thackeray warns Sikhs against resorting to violence
Bal Thackeray, the chief of Shiv Sena has on Monday warned Sikhs against indulging in further violence. Bal Thackeray was reacting to the violence that occurred in Mumbai on Saturday after a Sikh was allegedly killed by bodyguard of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
Bal Thackeray said, “Though Punjab is quiet, the situation in Maharashtra including Mumbai is volatile due to the violence unleashed by the Sikhs. They should stop violence immediately & maintain peace”.
Thackeray said, ….
Granthi stabbed near Golden Temple in Amritsar
A granthi has been injured after a father-son duo, also granthis, allegedly stabbed him near Akal Takht on Sunday. Ranjit Singh, a granthi at Golden Temple, was injured after Pashora Singh & his son Pargat allegedly stabbed him following a heated argument.
Harbhajan Singh, manager of Golden Temple, said that they had an altercation after which the father-son duo allegedly stabbed Ranjit. He said that they were not employees of SGPC. He said he had deputed additional manager of Golden Temple ….
Navjot Singh Sidhu arrested
Navjot Singh Sidhu, politicain & a former cricket player, has been arrested on Monday in Chandigarh during a protest, a private news channel reported. Najot Singh Sidhu with his supporters were protesting against price rises. Navjot Singh Siddhu’s protest rally took a violent turn when protestors had a scuffle with the police. Sidhu, who led the protest later, courted his arrest with other protestors.
The ….
Dera-Sikh clash: Balkaar Singh’s cremation today
Balkaar Singh, who was killed by the bodyguard of Dear Sachcha Sauda’s chief Baba Ram Rahim in Mumbai on Friday, will be cremated today. The 50 years old Sikh was killed on Friday outside a suburban mall in Mumbai during a protest against the spiritual guru by a Sikh group which turned violent. A group of Sikhs shouted anti-Dera slogans inside the Nirmal Lifestyles mall in suburban Mulund during a visit by Ram Rahim to the place on Friday. Police ….
Read More: Dera-Sikh clash: Balkaar Singh’s cremation todaySikhs protest continues, Dera Chief yet not arrested
Sikhs protest is continue as the police has not yet arrested Dera Sachcha Sauda chief Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim, accused in rape, murder & money laundering cases. Sikhs are protesting against the killing of a Sikh, Balkaar Singh, in firing by bodyguard of Ram Rahim on Friday. Sikhs are demanding the arrest of Baba Ram Rahim, who is yet to be arrested. Sikhs are protesting in Patiala near Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib, Amritsar ….
Read More: Sikhs protest continues, Dera Chief yet not arrestedNupur Talwar: “My husband is innocent”
Dr Nupur Talwar, mother of Aarushi, has met her husband Rajesh Talwar at Dasna Jail on Sunday. On her way out, she said that her husband is absolutely innocent. Nupur Talwar said, “My husband is innocent & he hasn’t killed our daughter”.
Arushi Talwar, 14 years old Noida girl, was killed on May 16, 2008. On the same night, the Talwar’s servant Hemraj was also murdered at the terrace of Talwar’s residence. Following which, the Uttar Pradesh Police began but received ….
Dera Sachcha Sauda chief’s guard admits firing at Sikh mob
One of the three arrested for the killing of a Sikh in a firing in Mulund yesterday has confessed to having fired the round from his pistol at the crowd. Police officials said that the Jagdev Singh Gurdev Singh has confessed to having opened fire from his licensed Mauser pistol. A senior official of Police said, “Now onwards, we will focus if the firing was in ….
Read More: Dera Sachcha Sauda chief’s guard admits firing at Sikh mobRiot police beat up Sikh Protestors
Sikhs Protesters have been kicked & beaten up by Police on Saturday. Sikhs were protesting against firing by Ram Rahim’s bodyguard. A large no. of Sikh protesters took to the streets in Mumbai after violent protests hit the city following the death of 50 years old Sikh man, Balkar Singh, who was killed by the body guard of Dera Saccha Sauda Chief — Ram Rahim Singh yesterday. The protesters demanded the arrest of Ram Rahim Singh.
Ram Rahim had drawn the ….