Independent MLA Rakesh Daulatabad dies of heart attack in Gurugram
Gurugram/Chandigarh, May 25: Independent MLA Rakesh Daulatabad from the Badshahpur assembly constituency died of a heart attack on Saturday morning, police said.
The 45-year-old MLA suffered a heart attack in the morning and was taken to a private hospital, they said.
He died during treatment at Manipal Hospital in Palam Vihar here, they said.
Daulatabad had won the Badshahpur seat in the 2019 assembly elections as an independent candidate and later supported the BJP government.
The family members of the deceased MLA could not be contacted. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Karan Goel confirmed the family has received information about the MLA's death.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at Daulatabad's death, saying with his hard work and dedication had created a distinct identity among the people at a very young age.
"I am deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Haryana MLA Rakesh Daulatabad ji. With his hard work and dedication, he had created a distinct identity among the people at a very young age," Modi posted on X.
"May God give strength to his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!," Modi posted in Hindi.
Political leaders from ruling the BJP and other parties also condoled the MLA's death.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his predecessor Manohar Lal Khattar have expressed grief over Daulatabad's death and said his demise has created a void in state's politics.
"I am saddened and shocked by the sudden demise of Badshahpur MLA," Saini posted on X.
The chief minister said Daulatabad's sudden death has created a void in the state's politics.
Former CM Khattar also expressed grief over Daulatabad's death. "I am shocked and saddened by the news of the sudden demise of Shri Rakesh Daulatabad, MLA from Badshahpur Assembly," he posted on X.
Khattar said the Haryana Assembly has lost a young and energetic member and that Daulatabad will always be missed in the state's politics.
Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja, INLD's Abhay Singh Chautala and JJP's Dushyant Chautala also condoled the demise of the legislator.
The 90-member Haryana Assembly at present has an effective strength of 88 with Karnal and Rania assembly seats being vacant.
After Daulatabad's demise, the strength of the assembly has come down to 87.
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NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal
New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said.
The move came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said.
In pursuance to the home ministry's order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday, and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement.
"The case pertains to recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property," the spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, the Election Commission had directed the West Bengal Police to launch a special drive to arrest those involved in illegal manufacturing of crude bombs in the poll-bound state, an official said.
It asserted that all cases related to the making of any such explosive would be probed by the National Investigation Agency, the official said.
The directive came after the police recovered a large number of crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly polls in the state.
The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, the official said.
The poll panel also issued a warning to senior police officers across the state over any lapse in maintaining law and order before the April 29 polling.
The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
A record 93.19 per cent turnout has been recorded in the first round of polling. Bhangar will vote in the second phase.
