Begusarai: Kanhaiya's supporter with 'Hum leke rahenge aazadi' t-shirt kidnapped, murdered
Begusarai: Tension prevailed in parts of Begusarai District when a person was kidnapped and killed on Thursday evening. Fago Tanti, a farmer and an supporter and activist of CPI was also an active participant of the Kanhaiya Kumar’s election campaigning.
60-year old Fago was kidnapped and brutally murdered under Matihani Police Station limits and his body was found lying in a pool of blood on Thursday evening. He was rushed to Begusarai Sadar Hospital where he breathed his last.
Police sources confirmed that Fago was wearing a red T-shirt with ‘Hum le ke rahenge aazadi’ slogan printed on it. The slogan was popularized by Kanhaiya Kumar and his supporters.
Former local MLA Awadhesh Rai added that the killing was a fallout of political rivalry as Fago supported Kanhaiya Kumar. Fago’s brother however blamed police lapses adding that it led to the murder of his brother.
Police has kept an vigil eye on the development in Begusarai and are monitoring the situation while also investigating the matter, police said.
Kanhaiya Kumar meanwhile condemned the murder on Twitter and vowed to bring the culprits to justice.
बेगूसराय में सीपीआई के नेता कॉमरेड फागो तांती की निर्मम हत्या की ख़बर सुनकर स्तब्ध हूँ। उनके परिजनों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएँ। दोषियों को सज़ा दिलाए बिना हम चैन से नहीं बैठेंगे।
— Kanhaiya Kumar (@kanhaiyakumar) May 17, 2019
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Hubballi: Gym trainer assaulted; police say clash due to personal reasons
Hubballi: A gym trainer was allegedly assaulted by a group of people following accusations of sexual assault and ‘love jihad’, even as both families involved in the case traded serious allegations.
According to police, a group of individuals went to the residence of Sameer Mulla, a resident of Vijayanagar, and questioned him over his friendship with a woman he had met at a gym. The situation escalated into a clash, during which he was allegedly dragged away and assaulted. He sustained minor injuries and was admitted to KIMS hospital.
N. Shashikumar said that after this incident, members from Sameer’s side went to the woman’s house, leading to another clash in which one person was injured. “It was wrong for groups to go near houses. We will take necessary legal action,” he said, adding that the incident appears to have arisen from personal reasons. Police have taken some individuals into custody and are investigating the matter.
Sameer Mulla was reportedly thrashed by a group of Sangh Parivar activists and later handed over to police at the Old Hubballi Police Station after relatives of the woman and members of Hindu organisations gathered at his residence in Rajnagar.
The woman’s family alleged assault and threats from Sameer’s relatives at their Vikas Nagar residence.
Meanwhile, Sameer’s family denied the allegations and accused the woman’s relatives and others of assaulting and kidnapping him. His sister said the two had been in a relationship for three years and that the allegations were baseless.
Police said statements from both sides have been recorded, and a detailed investigation is underway. Sameer remains hospitalised, and appropriate legal action will be taken based on findings.
In a video statement shared on social media, the 20-year-old woman alleged that Sameer had given her an intoxicant, recorded videos without her consent, and sexually assaulted her. She lodged a complaint alleging rape and blackmail, which police are investigating.
In another video, Sameer denied the allegations, claiming the video was recorded with consent and that the accusations were made under pressure.
Former Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (HDUDA) chairman Nagesh Kalburgi termed the incident a serious matter and urged police to take strict action.
Police said the case involves multiple complaints from both sides, and further investigation is underway.
