CPI leader Annie Raja, activists holding protest to demand Gaza ceasefire detained in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 9: Senior CPI leader Annie Raja and prominent activists, including economist Jean Dreze, holding a protest near Khan Market to demand a ceasefire in Gaza were detained on Friday, officials said.
Carrying banners reading "Ceasefire Now" and "Stop the Genocide", Raja and Dreze with along with dozen CPI supporters tried to march towards the Israel embassy.
They were detained and taken to the Tughlak Road police station in a bus, an officer said.
They were released after being held in detention for some time, the officer added.
"We were marching towards the Israel embassy with some banners. We were not raising slogans. Before we could reach the embassy, we were picked up by police and detained," Belgian-born Indian welfare economist, social scientist and activist Dreze told PTI.
"We were taken to Mandir Marg police station around 11 am. I was released around 5 pm, the others were released shortly after that," he added.
CPI Secy. Annie Raja, economist Jean Drèze and several other peace activists were detained by the Delhi Police for protesting Israel’s continuing genocide against Palestinian people.
— CPI - Communist Party of India (@CPI_National) August 9, 2024
India’s stated position is to support Palestine. This behaviour of Delhi police is condemnable. pic.twitter.com/HJLh9ql25d
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Counterfeit notes worth Rs 2.38 lakh seized in Bantwal, two arrested
Mangaluru: Punjalakatte Police have busted a fake currency racket near Pandavarakallu in Badagakajekkaru village of Bantwal taluk, arresting two persons and seizing counterfeit notes and other materials worth about Rs 7.96 lakh, Deccan Herald reported.
According to police, Sub-Inspector Rajesh K.V. received credible information on May 1 that two persons were allegedly transporting and storing counterfeit currency in a car at Koominadka near Pandavarakallu with the intention of circulating it for financial gain.
Acting on the tip-off, the police team raided the location and detained Mohammed Sameer (28) and Mohammed Irfan (26). Another accused, Rasheed Kundadka, managed to escape from the spot.
Police seized five bundles of counterfeit Rs 500 notes with a total face value of Rs 2.38 lakh. They also confiscated three mobile phones worth Rs 57,000 and the car allegedly used in the crime, valued at around Rs 5 lakh.
The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 7.96 lakh.
