Crime
Wrestlers vs WFI: ‘Did we win medals to see this day,’ Vinesh Phogat asks after grapplers allegedly attacked by Delhi Police; 3 detained
Top wrestler Vinesh Phogat broke down on camera and asked, “Did we win medals to see this day?” Phogat also questioned why the protestors were being treated as criminals when they are not in the wrong. She was not the only one. Sakshi Malik too broke down on camera and looked inconsolable.
Altercation between wrestlers and Delhi Police
Thr grapplers’ reactions came after an altercation between the protestors and Delhi Police. Vinesh Phogat and other protesting wrestlers were allegedly roughed up by Delhi Police personal on May 4.
The incident occurred during a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, where the wrestlers have been demanding criminal action against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment and intimidation of seven female wrestlers, including a minor.
According to the protesters, a “drunk” police official attacked two wrestlers while his colleagues were mute spectators. The wrestlers have alleged that they were abused and pushed around by policemen. They also questioned the absence of women police officers at the spot. This incident led to two protestors, including Vinesh Phogat’s brother sustaining injuries.
What started the altercation?
The wrestlers alleged that they were bringing folding beds as their mattresses got wet due to rain, but the police did not allow that, the report stated.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti had brought folding beds and the Delhi cops questioned his men about the same, they got into an altercation which led to the detention of the MLA and two others.
Reportedly, the police sealed the Jantar Mantar area after the incident, preventing anyone from entering the protest site or meeting the wrestlers.
Allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
The wrestlers have accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh and WFI chief, of sexual harassment and intimidation. They have been demanding criminal action against him, and two FIRs have been filed against him, including one under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act based on a minor’s complaint.
Singh has denied all the allegations and claimed that they are baseless, but said he would resign if Prime Minister Narendra Modi or the BJP asked him to.
The protest and demands
The wrestlers have been staging a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar since April 23, demanding criminal action against Singh and a fair investigation into their allegations of sexual harassment. They have also demanded the resignation of the WFI chief and an overhaul of the selection process for national and international tournaments.
The protest has gained support from several opposition leaders, and the wrestlers have been lauded for their bravery and courage in coming forward with their allegations.
Crime
I gave the builder’s name to Mumbai Police – Jhishan Siddiqui, former MLA
Mumbai: Jhishan Siddiqui, former MLA from Bandra, has claimed to have given important information to Mumbai Police regarding Baba Siddiqui murder case. Jhishan Siddiqui said in a press conference that he has given the name of the concerned builder to the police and has handed over all the evidence to the police for investigation in this case. He says that now the security situation in Bandra has worsened and fear and anxiety has increased in the area due to this incident.
Jhishan further said that after the chargesheet is filed, more information related to this case will come to light and many important things will be revealed from the evidence obtained by the police. Jhishan Siddiqui had asked some important questions to the police after meeting the Chief Minister and he believes that these questions will be answered soon.
Jhishan Siddiqui says that he is going to ask for time to meet Devendra Fadnavis, so that this matter can be discussed soon. He expects from Mumbai Police that the investigation will be done in a proper manner and the right decision will be taken soon.
At present, an in-depth investigation is underway on the Baba Siddiqui murder case and what will be the direction of this case will be clear in the coming times.
Business
Mumbai: Social Activist Demands Action Against Police Officers For Negligence In Torres Multi-Crore Scam Investigation
Mumbai: In a serious development concerning Torres massive financial fraud case, a Social Activist Shashikant Kawale has called for action against police officers who allegedly neglected their duty despite receiving prior warnings about fraudulent activities.
Social Activist Shashikant Kawale wrote a letter addressed to senior law enforcement authorities, including the Commissioners of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Police, the Maharashtra Cyber Crime Department, the Economic Offences Wing, and the Enforcement Directorate, has raised serious questions about the delay in action against fraudulent companies operating in Mumbai and surrounding areas. The letter highlights gross negligence by responsible officers despite early warnings regarding Torres Scam.
Whistle Blower Flags Concerns
The Whistle blower Shashikant Kawale had previously flagged concerns, urging the authorities to investigate the legality of these companies’ operations, government-issued licenses, mandates, board of directors, and operational documents. Specifically, the letter called for a detailed probe into the working methods and financial inflows/outflows of the company, Records of investors and agents involved and The suspiciously high monthly returns promised by the Torres Company.
About The Allegations
The letter alleges that had an inquiry been launched promptly, it would have prevented many investors from falling prey to false promises, sparing them from financial devastation. Despite explicit warnings that the companies were preparing to flee after defrauding investors, no significant action was taken.
The Social Activist Kawale has demanded an inquiry into officers who failed to act on the provided information, urging that those found guilty be held accountable under applicable regulations. The letter further appeals for systemic reforms to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.A social activist from Dharavi, Shashikant Kavale, first raised red flags in November last year and approached the Shivaji Park police and EOW, highlighting Torres’ dubious practices.
Crime
RG Kar verdict: Tight security in Kolkata court; parents appeal to people not to end stir for justice
Kolkata, Jan 18: With just a few hours left for a special court in Kolkata to deliver its verdict on the rape and murder of a woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in August last year, the entire court premises have been wrapped under a blanket of security since early Saturday morning, even as her parents issued a last-moment appeal to the public not to end the fight for justice.
The cops of Kolkata Police have raised layers of barricades within the entire court premises apprehending that there will be a major gathering of common people, representatives of the civil society as well the state’s medical fraternity.
On Saturday morning, the mother of the victim issued a last-minute appeal through social media to the common people not to end the movement with the verdict being pronounced later in the day by the special court.
“If the dreams of our deceased daughter do not get justice, her life-long achievements would become fruitless. We pray that no girl faces such pain which my daughter faced. All those who are responsible should not be spared at any cost. They should be punished so that no other daughter faces the same pain like ours,” the appeal from the victim’s mother read.
According to them, Saturday’s verdict will be the first step in this direction.
“The real justice will be achieved only when all the masterminds behind the crime are brought within the ambit of the investigation and punished. We all should raise the demand not for just the sake of my daughter but for the sake of security of all the daughters,” her appeal read.
“As a mother all I can say is that I have lost everything. But I will continue my fight for other daughters till justice is achieved,” her appeal concluded.
On Friday evening, the parents of the victim expressed apprehension that their quest for justice for their daughter would be limited to conviction and sentencing of the “sole prime accused” in the case Sanjay Ray, an erstwhile civic volunteer attached to Kolkata Police, thus allowing the “suspected” conspirators involved in “tampering” and “altering” with the evidences in the matter, of remaining behind the curtains forever.
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