News for 'Police Atrocities'

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Chirag Paswan says his party's support to BJP is issue-based.

2 dead in knife attack at French train station

2 dead in knife attack at French train station

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

It is reported that the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he stabbed two women.

Media 'over-projecting' attacks on churches: RSS

Media 'over-projecting' attacks on churches: RSS

Rediff.com9 May 2015

RSS joint general secretary Krishan Gopal also targeted the media for 'over-playing' the issue of atrocities on women in the country.

Justice Karnan summons CJI, 6 judges for 'insulting' him

Justice Karnan summons CJI, 6 judges for 'insulting' him

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Justice Karnan claimed that the seven judges of the bench have insulted him 'wantonly and deliberately and with mala fide intention'.

Photos of suicide note written by doctor found

Photos of suicide note written by doctor found

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The suicide note, a crucial piece of evidence which was missing till now, mentions that three senior women doctors arrested in the case, used to hurl casteist abuses and intimidate her.

Payal Tadvi case: Court rejects bail of 3 docs

Payal Tadvi case: Court rejects bail of 3 docs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

After the judge pronounced the order, the three accused broke down and started sobbing in the court.

Patel quota stir: New leaders emerge on Guj political arena

Patel quota stir: New leaders emerge on Guj political arena

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The quota stir by Patels has led to the emergence of new leaders on the political scene of Gujarat.

Assam protest in Mumbai: Man firing rifle in video held

Assam protest in Mumbai: Man firing rifle in video held

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

A 23-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after a video of Saturday's violent protests here against alleged atrocities on Muslims in Assam showed him firing a police weapon, raising suspicion that two protesters killed in the rioting could have fallen to friendly fire.

Dalit man says was made to lick shoes of cops in custody

Dalit man says was made to lick shoes of cops in custody

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

According to an FIR filed by Harshad Jadav, 38, he was picked up by the police after he enquired about a commotion in his area with a police constable at the scene on the night of December 28.

Dalits thrashed for sporting moustache in Gujarat

Dalits thrashed for sporting moustache in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

In 2 separate incidents, 2 Dalit men of a village near Gandhinagar were allegedly thrashed by members of Rajput community.

Bangalore blast: Accused wanted to AVENGE forefathers

Bangalore blast: Accused wanted to AVENGE forefathers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The investigation into the blast at Bangalore before the Karnataka assembly elections appears to have hit a roadblock. Police had initially suspected that terror outfit Al-Ummah was behind the attack.

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The terrorists were identified by the police as Azad Ahmad Malik of Arwani in Bijbehara, Unais Shafi of Takiya Maqbool Shah, Bijbehara, Basit Ishtiyaq of Pushwara Anantnag, Atif Najar of Waghama Bijbehara, Firdous Ahmad of Muchpuna Pulwama and Shahid Bashir of Kawni Awantipora.

Minor Dalit boy assaulted for wearing shoes in Gujarat

Minor Dalit boy assaulted for wearing shoes in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In the video, which was allegedly shot and circulated by one of the accused, the Dalit boy can be seen sobbing and pleading for mercy.

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

"One can understand when a woman is raped once. But what if she repeatedly says it. A woman with self respect will either die by suicide after she is raped or try not to be sexually assaulted again."

Ban gau rakshaks, Opposition demands Centre

Ban gau rakshaks, Opposition demands Centre

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

In Lok Sabha, the Opposition demanded action against cow vigilantes.

'Injured tiger more dangerous': Mamata holds roadshow on wheelchair

'Injured tiger more dangerous': Mamata holds roadshow on wheelchair

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

I'm still in a lot of pain, but I feel the pain of my people even more,Banerjee tweeted minutes before arriving at the venue.

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

On the intervening night of September 22-23, 2012, three Dalit youths were killed when police opened fire to disperse a violent mob to control a clash between Dalits and OBC Bharwad community members at Thangadh town in Surendranagar district.

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar released from prison

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar released from prison

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Chandrashekhar also known as Ravan, 30, was arrested in June 2017 in connection with the May 5 clashes in which one person was killed and 16 others were injured at Shabbirpur village in Saharanpur.

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A parliamentary panel on Thursday questioned the Delhi police chief over the gang-rape incident in the capital and pointed out deficiencies like vacancies at officer level and lack of vehicles to patrol the streets.

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The victim, in her complaint, has accused Sharma of raping her after showing pornographic material to her, the official said, but did not divulge any further details.

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Every person is a Jatayu, each one of you can be Jatayu, both men and women,' says temple priest behind the group set up to prevent atrocities on women and young girls.

Pregnant Dalit woman, family thrashed for not disposing cow carcass

Pregnant Dalit woman, family thrashed for not disposing cow carcass

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Six persons were arrested under the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, police added.

Who is threatening lawyer Bela Bhatia? And why?

Who is threatening lawyer Bela Bhatia? And why?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

'The whole idea is to intimidate lawyers like me and others who are helping the Adivasi women seek justice and file FIRs against the security personnel for raping them.'

Only 1 terrorist killed in Pulwama, 2 escaped: Cops

Only 1 terrorist killed in Pulwama, 2 escaped: Cops

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The police spokesman said the LeT terrorist has been identified as Sajad Ahmad Shah, a resident of Gund in Chogul area in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

'This is not New Zealand'

'This is not New Zealand'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Ardern outlined that five guns were used by the perpetrator -- who held a gun license -- out of which two were semi-automatic weapons and two were shotguns.

Karnan review

Karnan review

Rediff.com19 May 2021

After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.

Bengaluru: Woman teacher detained for alleged assault of minor girl

Bengaluru: Woman teacher detained for alleged assault of minor girl

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

In yet another incident that raises question about safety of minor girls in schools, a woman teacher was detained in Bengaluru for questioning for an alleged "assault" of a 5-year-old girl by her.

WB: Boy sexually assaulted by school superintendent

WB: Boy sexually assaulted by school superintendent

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

In yet another case of atrocity against school children, a class V student of Don Bosco School at Sagardighi in West Bengal's Murshidabad district was allegedly sexually assaulted by the hostel superintendent, the police said on Sunday.

I was hit on the head: Full text of Delhi chief secy's letter to police

I was hit on the head: Full text of Delhi chief secy's letter to police

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'None of the persons present in the room made any effort to save me'

Dams on Brahmaputra: Team Anna member on fast unto death

Dams on Brahmaputra: Team Anna member on fast unto death

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi began a fast unto death on Saturday against construction of big dams on Brahmaputra River and its tributaries and called for action against officials involved in alleged 'atrocities' on anti-dam activists.

Bajrang Dal activists among 7 booked for 'attacking' Dalits

Bajrang Dal activists among 7 booked for 'attacking' Dalits

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The alleged attack has come to light amid furore over the assault on Dalits in Gujarat's Una for allegedly skinning a cow.

Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The SC said that all the aspects of the case, including monitoring of probe and providing security to the victim's family as well as the witnesses, would be considered by the high court.

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'

Woman set on fire by jilted lover in Secunderabad, dies

Woman set on fire by jilted lover in Secunderabad, dies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

She was set on fire in full public view by her former colleague for refusing his marriage proposal.

Dalit beaten to death for attending garba event, 8 booked

Dalit beaten to death for attending garba event, 8 booked

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Jayesh Solanki, cousin Prakash Solanki and two other Dalit men were sitting near a house adjacent to a temple in Bhadrania village when a person made "derogatory remarks about their caste", police said quoting a complaint filed in connection with the incident.

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Sacking Ajay Mishra would further antagonise Brahmins in UP already upset with Yogi's government.

Another case of custodial torture against Sanjiv Bhatt

Another case of custodial torture against Sanjiv Bhatt

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

One more case of custodial torture has been registered against the suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in Ahmedabad on Sunday in connection with an incident in 1990, in which a person allegedly suffered kidney failure after he was beaten up in the police custody.

Bloodshed in Bangladesh; Hasina warns Jamaat

Bloodshed in Bangladesh; Hasina warns Jamaat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader has risen to 21, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue a stern warning saying, "We know how to control you."

Bail pleas of Chinmayanand, girl student rejected

Bail pleas of Chinmayanand, girl student rejected

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Chinmayanand was the discharged from Lucknow Hospital and was sent back to Shahjahanpur jail.