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SP MP Ziaur Rehman Barq appears before judicial commission over Sambhal violence

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New Delhi, April 16: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ziaur Rehman Barq on Wednesday appeared before the three-member judicial commission in Lucknow, which is probing the violence that erupted in UP’s Sambhal on November 24, last year.

The violence took place during a court-mandated ASI survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, and Barq has been accused of delivering an inflammatory speech that allegedly incited unrest.

Speaking ahead of his appearance, Barq maintained his innocence and expressed faith in the judiciary.

“Today, I am appearing before the committee. I hope we will get justice,” the SP MP said. “I will answer the questions they will ask. And I am going with the hope that we will get justice,” he added.

Barq has consistently denied the allegations, calling them unfounded and politically motivated.

Former high court judge Justice DK Arora, former chief secretary Amit Mohan Prasad and ex-DGP Arvind Kumar Jain are the members of judicial commission, constituted by the state government on November 28, last year.

Barq had previously appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on April 8 in connection with the same case.

The judicial commission is currently recording statements from key individuals to determine the causes of the unrest and the roles, if any, played by public representatives.

The commission is also expected to record statements of Jama Masjid managing committee chairman Zafar Ali, currently lodged in Moradabad prison. He was arrested by the Sambhal police for allegedly orchestrating violence in the district during ASI survey of the mosque.

The incident in question dates back to November 24, 2023, when clashes broke out during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. Several individuals were booked in connection with the violence.

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Minor Scooter Collision Escalates Into Violent Mob Attack In Dongri; 3 Arrested, 1 Detained, Others Sought

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Mumbai: A minor collision between two two-wheelers escalated into a violent assault in South Mumbai’s Dongri area, leaving three persons injured. Dongri Police have arrested three accused, One minor detained and are searching for others involved in the attack.

According to police, the incident took place on April 12, at around 7:30 pm, when the complainant’s son, Syed Mohammad Ashraf (30), was returning home on his scooter through Pala Galli. A minor collision occurred between his scooter and a motorcycle ridden by the son of a local resident, identified as Majid Lala.

When Ashraf questioned the youth about the collision, the latter allegedly abused him in filthy language and behaved aggressively. The situation escalated when the youth made a video call to his father, Majid Lala, during which both allegedly hurled abuses at Ashraf.

Later, at around 7:40 pm, the complainant, Syed Mohammad Khalid Ashraf (64), along with his two sons, was heading on scooters to attend a family function. When they reached Nishanpada Road near Dawood Fazal School, a group of 10–12 persons allegedly intercepted them.

One of the accused, identified as Piru, allegedly shouted, “This is the same person who speaks against drugs,” following which the group began abusing the victims. Despite the complainant identifying himself and attempting to pacify them, the mob allegedly attacked the family using chairs, sticks, bamboo poles, and a wooden ladder.

In the assault, the complainant’s elder son, Syed Moheej Ashraf, sustained serious injuries on his left hand and other parts of the body. The younger son, Syed Peer Zahid Shahid Ashraf, suffered injuries to his back and waist, while the complainant also sustained injuries on his hands and legs.

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered at Dongri Police Station against Majid Lala and others, including Raheel, Sahil, Zihan, and Arbaaz, along with 4–5 unidentified persons, for assault, abuse, and attempt to murder.

Dongri Police have arrested three accused, identified as Mohammad Jayan Parvez Khan (24), Mohammad Raheel Majid Khan (18), and Majid Khalid Khan (45), all residents of Dongri. One minor has detained. Efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused. Further investigation is in progress.

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Mumbai Shocker! Man Brutally Beaten To Death In Dadar Over Old Rivalry; 6 Arrested So Far

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Mumbai: A 40-year-old man was brutally beaten to death in Mumbai’s Dadar area late Sunday night, allegedly over a long-standing personal rivalry. The incident, which took place around 9:30 pm, unfolded in front of the victim’s wife, intensifying the shock and outrage surrounding the case.

The deceased has been identified as Ankush Amborkar, a resident of the city. he had gone to meet a friend in Dadar when he was intercepted by his rival, Gaurav Sanas. What began as a verbal altercation quickly escalated into a violent assault, with Sanas and his associates allegedly attacking Amborkar with extreme brutality.

The accused, along with his group, repeatedly assaulted Amborkar on the road, leaving him critically injured. At the time of the attack, Amborkar’s wife, who works as a security guard near Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, was informed about the incident and rushed to the spot with her colleagues.

She managed to pull her husband away from the attackers, but by then, he had sustained severe injuries. A crowd had gathered at the scene, following which the accused fled. Police teams reached the location shortly after being alerted and shifted Amborkar to KEM Hospital. However, doctors declared him dead before admission.

Based on the wife’s complaint, Dadar Police registered a case against Gaurav Sanas and his accomplices. So far, six accused have been arrested in connection with the murder and further investigation is underway.

Preliminary inquiries suggest that the attack occurred from a prolonged personal dispute between Amborkar and Sanas. The two were previously associated in a banjo business in Dadar but parted ways in 2017 after differences emerged. Since then, tensions between the two had reportedly escalated.

According to the victim’s wife, Sanas had been holding a grudge against Amborkar for years, often threatening and taunting him. She also informed police that there had been prior instances of assault, for which complaints had been filed earlier at the Dadar police station.

Authorities are now probing the sequence of events and the role of each accused in the murder, while also examining whether previous complaints were adequately addressed. Police officials stated that strict action will be taken against all those involved as the investigation progresses.

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Crime Branch Arrests Milk Seller In Malad East For Adulterating Amul And Gokul Milk, Repackaging As Counterfeit Brands

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Mumbai: The Crime Branch arrested an individual in Malad East for allegedly adulterating milk. The accused allegedly removed Amul and Gokul milk from original packets and repackaged it into counterfeit bags labelled ‘Amul Taaza,’ ‘Amul Gold,’ and ‘Amul Buffalo’ after adulteration. The accused has been identified as Saidul Chaugoni, 40, a milk seller residing in Malad East.

According to the police, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed a complaint. The FDA received information last week from Crime Branch Unit 12 regarding ongoing milk adulteration in Malad East. On April 10, at around 5:55 am, an FDA team and the police jointly conducted the operation.

Both teams raided Room No. 5, Rajesh Popal Chawl, Jai Bhawani Road, near Royal Complex, Kasam Baug, Malad East, where they found Chaugoni, who stated that he was engaged in the milk-selling business. Initially, he refused to allow inspection; however, he later agreed to cooperate with the FDA and police team.

During the inspection, the team discovered thousands of tampered milk packets and a large number of empty Amul and Gokul bags. Additionally, they found empty counterfeit bags labelled “Amul Taaza,” “Amul Gold,” and “Amul Buffalo,” along with candles, tongs, a lighter, scissors, a funnel, a strainer, and other equipment used for milk adulteration.

The accused allegedly removed original Amul and Gokul milk, adulterated it with dirty water, and repackaged it into counterfeit bags labelled “Amul Taaza,” “Amul Gold,” and “Amul Buffalo.” The bags were not properly sealed. The accused later admitted to the crime. The police seized all the equipment and milk packets.

The police registered a case under Section 274 (adulteration of food or drink intended for sale), along with relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act, on April 10, and subsequently arrested him.

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