Protests in Rajouri against killing of Khamenei
Rajouri/Jammu (PTI): Protests erupted in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Tuesday against the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In Budhal, residents gathered in front of the Sheikh-ul-Alam Masjid to stage a demonstration and condemned the joint military action by the US and Israel in Iran.
Raising slogans against Israel and the US, they termed the attack a violation of international law and an act of aggression against the Muslim world.
They also expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and called for peace and respect for sovereignty.
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Senior PDP leader Mohammad Farooq Inqlabi addressed the gathering and described the killing as “highly unfortunate and dangerous for global peace.”
He said "targeting the leadership of a sovereign nation was against international norms and could have serious consequences for regional and global stability".
Inqlabi also expressed disappointment over what he termed as the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said no official statement or outreach to the Iranian leadership had been reported during the crisis.
In the main town of Rajouri, Muslim youth organised an “Iran Solidarity march.”
The protestors assembled on Bela road and marched through the town, raising slogans against the US and Israel. Some protesters were seen burning posters of the American and Israeli leadership during the demonstration.
Protests were also held in Kotranka in the district.
Carrying placards and banners, the protestors gathered in the town centre and denounced foreign intervention. They also called for adherence to international law.
Khamenei was killed in joint air strikes by the US and Israel early Saturday.
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
