Mehbooba hits out at J&K governor for reversing decision taken by her govt
Srinagar, Jan 26: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik's move to reverse the previous state government's decision, exempting women from paying stamp duty on property registration, had negated her efforts toward women empowerment.
Mehbooba led the previous PDP-BJP government in the state.
"As far as empowering women is concerned, all our efforts are negated by the Governor's recent decision. One fails to understand why my government's historic decision to levy no stamp duty on property registered in the names of females was revoked," she said in a tweet.
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also called the Centre's flagship "beti bachao beti padhao" scheme a hogwash.
"Women contribute the most to the world's wealth but hardly own any assets. GoIs beti bachao beti padhao programme is simply hogwash. Time for them to walk the talk," she added.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
