500-year-old graveyard, mosque demolished near Somnath temple
Somnath: A mosque, dargah, and a 500-year-old graveyard were demolished in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district on September 28, despite a recent Supreme Court order prohibiting such actions without prior approval. This demolition is part of an "anti-encroachment drive" aimed at clearing illegal constructions around the Somnath temple, which is undergoing a development project.
Ten days prior to the demolitions, the Supreme Court issued a directive halting all demolitions across India unless sanctioned by the court, with exceptions for public land. The Gujarat administration, however, proceeded with the demolition, drawing significant criticism for ignoring the court's ruling.
The operation has been described as the largest in the region's history, involving around 36 bulldozers and extensive heavy machinery, including JCBs and dumpers. Authorities have mobilized a force of 1,200 police personnel to ensure the operation's smooth execution.
Seventy individuals were detained from the religious site for causing obstruction to the operation.
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On September 28, bulldozers were used to demolish mosques, graveyards, and dargahs, reportedly violating #SupremeCourt orders.
Starting at 4 AM, a 500-year-old graveyard, dargah, and mosque in Prabhas Patan Veraval were destroyed. pic.twitter.com/VzQH62NAFV
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
