News for 'Police Atrocities'

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rediff.com16 May 2019

He said, a message should go across the country, not just in Rajasthan that 'this will not be tolerated'.

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Praising the Centre for CAA, he said: "I do not understand why Muslims are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act. CAA is not for the Muslims who were born here."

Withdraw cases against Bhatta Parasaul farmers: BJP

Withdraw cases against Bhatta Parasaul farmers: BJP

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh take back the cases filed against agitating farmers of Bhatta Parsaul near Greater Noida a year ago and release those who are still in jail in the case.

Agnivesh alleges Jharkhand govt conspiracy behind attack, no arrests yet

Agnivesh alleges Jharkhand govt conspiracy behind attack, no arrests yet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The 79-year-old activist also demanded an inquiry by a sitting judge of the Jharkhand high court.

Una again: 'Gau-rakshaks' beat up 2 Dalits for skinning dead cow

Una again: 'Gau-rakshaks' beat up 2 Dalits for skinning dead cow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The two were admitted to a hospital in Amalapuram for treatment and Elisha's condition was said to be serious.

DMK MP, 5 others held over clash

DMK MP, 5 others held over clash

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

J K Ritheesh, a Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam member of Parliament and five others were arrested in connection with a clash between his partymen and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam-All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers at Kalavankudi in the district, police said here on Tuesday.

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

The sad state of minorities in India

The sad state of minorities in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

A large number of young Muslims are being victimised by police on the charge of being involved in terrorist acts across the country, according to a public tribunal. In its report, a people's tribunal on atrocities committed against minorities in the name of fighting terrorism noted that such instances were reported more from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Court reserves order in rape case against Asaram for April 25

Court reserves order in rape case against Asaram for April 25

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

If convicted, Asaram faces maximum sentence of 10 years.

Rape-accused BSP legislator gets 'chest pain'

Rape-accused BSP legislator gets 'chest pain'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Uttar Pradesh legislator Sribhagwan Sharma, alias Guddu Pandit, who was arrested in Noida on Sunday after a woman had lodged rape and atrocities complaint against him, has been admitted to the Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, following a complaint of chest pain.

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The DGP said Jatt's killing, along with one of his associates, was a big success for the security forces.

Rahul's remarks have insulted women, farmers: BJP

Rahul's remarks have insulted women, farmers: BJP

Rediff.com18 May 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for his claims of police brutality and rape in Greater Noida villages, and said the Congress leader should refrain from making such statements without ascertaining facts.

Keep seeking rule of law, says sacked Pak CJ

Keep seeking rule of law, says sacked Pak CJ

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The deposed judge, who was recently named 'Lawyer of the Year' by US publication National Law Journal, said police were being sent to arrest protestors at a time when suicide attacks were being carried out in different parts of Pakistan.

Sameer 'Tiger' meets his end; Hizb terror group suffers a jolt

Sameer 'Tiger' meets his end; Hizb terror group suffers a jolt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Two soldiers were injured in the initial firing, an army official said, adding that the cordon has been strengthened.

Now, Sena seeks UT status to Belgaum

Now, Sena seeks UT status to Belgaum

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Shiv Sena Working President Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday demanded Union Territory status for disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary area to "stop the atrocities" allegedly being committed on Marathi-speaking people there.

Dalit brothers oppose remarks against Ambedkar, beaten with iron rods

Dalit brothers oppose remarks against Ambedkar, beaten with iron rods

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Three Dalit brothers were allegedly thrashed by a mob after they objected to their derogatory remarks against Dr B R Ambedkar in Virar area in early hours on Monday, the police said.

Plot to assassinate British Prime Minister May foiled

Plot to assassinate British Prime Minister May foiled

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Two men were arrested last week following a joint operation by MI5, the UK's counter-terrorism security service, and police.

Shah's rally cancelled in Bengal, TMC denies any role

Shah's rally cancelled in Bengal, TMC denies any role

Rediff.com13 May 2019

In January this year, permission was denied for the BJP president's chopper to land in Malda district to hold a rally. However, authorities permitted Shah to hold the public meeting at the last minute.

HC issues notice to UP govt on Bhatta Parsaul

HC issues notice to UP govt on Bhatta Parsaul

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Taking serious note of the allegations about atrocities on farmers in Bhatta Parsaul village in greater Noida, the Allahabad High Court on Friday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, seeking a reply within the next 30 days.

Ruchika case: CBI omitted neighbour's testimony

Ruchika case: CBI omitted neighbour's testimony

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigations's closure reports in two of the three fresh cases against disgraced ex-DGP SPS Rathore by family of Ruchika Girhotra, triggered a controversy with a man claiming that his testimony to the agency was not incorporated by it.

To call Dalit by caste is an offence: SC

To call Dalit by caste is an offence: SC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Calling a Dalit by his caste with a view to insulting him or her is an offence under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), the Supreme Court has ruled, upholding the conviction of two persons in Tamil Nadu.

'TMC used us to capture power'

'TMC used us to capture power'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Fourteen persons were killed in the firing on a demonstration against land acquisition on March 14, leading to a nationwide outrage and the Calcutta high court 'suo motu' ordering a CBI investigation.

NCP MLA booked for abusing Khairlanji witness

NCP MLA booked for abusing Khairlanji witness

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The incident took place on January 15 and a formal complaint was lodged by Gajbhiye with Andhalgaon police station in the neighbouring Bhandara district, on Saturday.

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The National Human Rights Commission sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government.

3 terrorists, 1 soldier among six killed in anti-terror ops in Kashmir

3 terrorists, 1 soldier among six killed in anti-terror ops in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

An army jawan, identified as Happy Singh of 19 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in the encounter,

Assam: Action plan to check crime against women on cards

Assam: Action plan to check crime against women on cards

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

In view of rising incidence of crime against women, Assam chief minister Tarun Kumar Gogoi has set one-month deadline for the State's Home and Political Department to prepare a detail action plan to prevent and control such incidents.

Intensify anti-militancy ops: Doval tells officials

Intensify anti-militancy ops: Doval tells officials

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Doval called upon the paramilitary forces and police and civil administrations to 'win hearts and minds of the people'.

Accused taunted Tadvi for quota-based admission: Roommate

Accused taunted Tadvi for quota-based admission: Roommate

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Tadvi's roommate and friend Snehal in her statement to the police, which is part of the chargesheet, has said Ahuja, Meher and Khandelwal used to harass and ill-treat them in front of other juniors, hospital staff and patients.

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Shah's rally and other events will be attended by party workers from neighbouring constituencies, including Amethi.

First Look: Pareekshe takes on injustice head on

First Look: Pareekshe takes on injustice head on

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

This Kannada movie is quite unlike other films that has come out from the industry.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Buldhana shocker: 11 school staffers arrested for raping minor

Buldhana shocker: 11 school staffers arrested for raping minor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Police arrested 11 people, including the main accused who is a 23-year-old school employee, the headmaster, staff and members of the school management, on Thursday night.

BJP MLA suspensions: 'Nothing but vindictive politics'

BJP MLA suspensions: 'Nothing but vindictive politics'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'If they think they can silence us by suspending us, then they don't know what BJP MLAs are made of.'

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Two assailants were nabbed from Goa, one from Pune and the fourth from Shirdi, an official from Shirdi police station told PTI over phone.

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The man, identified as 'Abz' is believed to have been the ringleader of the trio that carried out the horror attack

London attacker had interest in jihad, not linked to Islamic State

London attacker had interest in jihad, not linked to Islamic State

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The Scotland Yard's Indian-origin deputy assistant commissioner, Neil Basu, in a statement said Khalid Masood's attack had echoes of the rhetoric of the Islamic State but no evidence at this stage suggests he was linked to the group.

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi read out the Preamble to the Constitution of India as part of the 'Satyagraha of Unity' protest.

UP: Profs in the dock for Dalit student's suicide

UP: Profs in the dock for Dalit student's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

The Lucknow police has slapped the Atrocities against Dalit Act against two professors of the Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in Lucknow for allegedly driving a final year MBBS student to commit suicide.Sushil Kumar Chaudhary, 26, ended his life by consuming poison in his rented accommodation in LDA colony, where his body was discovered on Sunday.

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shiganpora in Kulgam, and Pakistani nationals Waleed and Numan, a police spokesman said.

Lord Ram in exile despite bringing 'achche din' for BJP: Sena

Lord Ram in exile despite bringing 'achche din' for BJP: Sena

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'The BJP is in power at the Centre and in many states. It can easily go for the construction of Ram temple, otherwise it would be considered a liar and get thrown out of power,' the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana.