Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter account hacked, profile picture changed to Pak PM's
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter account was allegedly hacked on Monday night by Ayyildiz Tim, which claimed to be a Turkish hacker group.
The group replaced Bachchan's profile picture with a photo of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and also changed the bio, adding "Love Pakistan" and an emoji of the Turkish flag.
A spokesperson for Mumbai Police told PTI that they have informed the cyber unit and the matter is being investigated. The cover photo of Bachchan's account, which was subsequently deleted, showed the promo picture of the group with an eagle in flight.
"This is an important call to the whole world! We do condemn the irrespective behaviors of Iceland republic towards Turkish footballers. We speak softly but carry a big stick and inform you about the big Cyber attack here. As Ayyildiz Tim Turkish Cyber Army," read the first tweet after the cyber attack, which occurred around 11.40 pm on Monday.
Minutes later another tweet followed on Muslims in India. The group also tweeted the link of its 'official' Instagram page, though unverified, writing "We are waiting for your support."
"We have informed our cyber unit and Maharashtra Cyber about *hacked* Twitter account of @SrBachchan. They are investigating the matter. Further updates awaited," the Mumbai Police spokesperson told PTI.
The same group had previously hacked Twitter accounts of actors Shahid Kapoor and Anupam Kher among others.
The Twitter account was seemed to have been restored within half-an-hour.
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SC urges action on overcrowded prisons: emphasises prison reform and women inmates' health
New Delhi: Supreme Court has intensified its call for action on the issue of overcrowding in Indian prisons, highlighting the need for urgent reforms. During a hearing, Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah dealt with the importance of addressing the inadequate infrastructure of jails across various States and Union Territories (UTs).
The court directed Chief Secretaries of concerned States/UTs to submit affidavits detailing plans for implementing recommendations aimed at alleviating overcrowding. This includes proposals for infrastructure improvements and clear timelines for implementation.
While most states complied, Delhi faced a delay due to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody. The Additional Solicitor General representing Delhi outlined proposals for a common committee to address infrastructure challenges, with a commitment to submit a report within two weeks.
The court focused on states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Chhattisgarh, which have witnessed significant overcrowding issues in their prisons. Data collected by the court-appointed Amicus highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive assessments and reforms. Justice Kohli stressed that while incarceration restricts freedom of movement, it shouldn't entail living in deplorable conditions detrimental to inmates' health.
