New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Delhi Police have filed a detailed chargesheet against 18 adults and 2 minors in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man in the Uttam Nagar area of West Delhi during Holi celebrations earlier this year. The victim was identified as Tarun Khatik.The chargesheet, running over 500 pages, has named a total of 20 accused persons, including 18 adults and 2 minors.According to police, the two minors have also been found to be allegedly involved in the incident. A Prelim…
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New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea seeking directions for a court-monitored probe into the killing of a youth during Holi celebrations in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. While granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Delhi Commissioner of Police with a detailed representation, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that the reliefs sought, including protection for the victim’s family, should first be taken up with…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the District Magistrate (West Delhi) and the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, over allegations that a 26-year-old Dalit youth was assaulted and lynched during Holi celebrations in the national Capital’s Uttam Nagar.A Bench presided by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging that the incident occurred on March 4, after a minor dispute arising from an accidental splash of water…
Mauganj/Rewa, March 5 (IANS) The newly formed Mauganj district in Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, witnessed yet another “bloody” Holi as an old dispute between two families over ‘love affairs’ escalated into violent clash, resulting in the death of a person and nearly a dozen injured. The incident occurred in Dhawa Gautaman area under Hanumana police station around 3 p.m. when the Holi celebration on Wednesday was underway and people in the village were exchanging greetings with colours and joy.The…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on Holi eve, an official said. In his message, Birla said, “Heartfelt greetings to all on the joyous festival of Holi, the celebration of colours, enthusiasm, and mutual harmony.”He said that the festival of colours is a vibrant expression of our rich culture, traditions, and brotherhood.”Holi reminds us that no matter how many challenges life may bring, the colours of love, faith, and positivity can…
Ahmedabad, March 2 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday joined residents in Ahmedabad for Holi celebrations centred on an environmentally conscious “Vedic Holi”, offering prayers for the well-being and prosperity of the state’s citizens.The Chief Minister took part in a Holi darshan programme organised in the Memnagar area of the city, where a ceremonial Vedic Holi fire conveying a message of environmental conservation was lit at Manav Mandir.He participated in the tradi…