Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore for assaulting father, molesting woman
Singapore (PTI): A 25-year-old Indian-origin man in Singapore was sentenced to one year, five months and six weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one count each of assaulting his father and molesting a woman in separate incidents.
Arjune Ravi rained blows on his 64-year-old father and continued the assault, despite knowing that police officers were waiting to be let into their apartment unit (flat) on May 10, The Straits Times newspaper reported.
Police officers later arrested Arjune and the father was taken to hospital, where he was found with multiple injuries including a nasal fracture.
In an unrelated incident, Arjune had molested a 24-year-old woman in the Little India enclave in November 2023.
Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP)Zhou Yang told the court that Arjune was in Buffalo Road, a bazaar lane, at around 9 pm on Nov 10, 2023, when he molested a woman and walked away.
The DPP said: “Although the victim was afraid, she shouted at the accused to stop. The accused ignored her and continued walking away.”
She managed to record a video and snap pictures of Arjune before she lost sight of him.
After she provided the police with the evidence, officers managed to trace him.
Arjune was sentenced on Friday.
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BJP's Navya Haridas challenges Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad bypoll victory in Kerala High Court
Wayanad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas has filed a petition in the Kerala High Court, contesting Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's victory in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll held on November 13.
Haridas, who was also a candidate in the bypoll, secured the third position behind the Communist Party of India’s Sathyan Mokeri and lost to Gandhi by a margin of 5,12,399 votes.
In her petition, Haridas alleged that Gandhi suppressed crucial information regarding her and her family's assets while submitting her nomination papers. She further accused Gandhi of misleading voters, withholding key details, and influencing their decision unfairly.
The petition also claims that Gandhi engaged in corrupt practices and exercised undue influence on voters, violating provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Haridas argued that Gandhi’s nomination papers were not in compliance with the election laws and conduct rules.
Citing these grounds, Haridas has requested the High Court to annul Gandhi’s election. Advocate Hari Kumar G Nair is representing Haridas in the case.
