APCR Karnataka condemns 'illegal raid', 'harassment' of activist Nadeem Khan by Delhi Police
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Chapter of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has strongly condemned the alleged illegal raid, harassment, and attempted detention of its National Secretary, Nadeem Khan, by Delhi Police officials at the residence of his brother, Kashif Khan, in the Sampigehalli Police Station limits.
The raid, conducted without notice or intimation to local police, reportedly violated multiple Supreme Court guidelines, including those laid down in Arnesh Kumar vs State of Bihar and Siddharth vs State of UP. The Delhi Police officials, including personnel from the Shaheen Bagh Police Station, allegedly trespassed into the house and intimidated the family.
According to APCR, the case against Nadeem Khan, registered under Crime No. 0280/2024 at Shaheen Bagh Police Station, Delhi, includes allegations under s.196, 353(2), and 61 of the BNS Act. APCR has claimed the charges are fabricated and linked to Khan’s active role in opposing the demolition of houses in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and other states under the guise of criminal investigations. The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment last week, declared such demolitions unconstitutional, terming them a violation of Article 21.
Nadeem Khan, who was in Bengaluru attending a function, was reportedly at his brother's residence when the Delhi Police arrived. Despite interventions by local activists, lawyers, and human rights organizations, the officers allegedly insisted on detaining him without presenting proper documentation or seeking local police permission. A complaint against the Delhi Police for trespass, harassment, and intimidation has since been filed by Kashif Khan.
APCR Karnataka Chapter President P. Usman and General Secretary Mohammed Niyaz have decried the actions of the Delhi Police as "illegal, arbitrary, and an affront to the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution." They accused the police of targeting Khan for his activism and urged the Karnataka Government to take strict action against the officials involved.
The organisation further called for the registration of an FIR against the Delhi Police officials responsible and demanded adherence to constitutional norms to uphold the rule of law.
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Indian crew killed in 'unfortunate' maritime incident: Indian mission in Dubai
Dubai (PTI): An Indian crew member was killed in an "unfortunate" maritime incident, the Indian mission said on Friday, extending assistance.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai did not give much information about the incident but said it was "saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship".
In a post on X, the Consulate said it was in touch with the ship's owner and is ascertaining further details.
"The Consulate will render all possible assistance in this matter on priority. Our deepest condolences," it said.
