Madhya Pradesh: School organizes separate annual functions for Muslim, non-Muslim students
Indore (M.P) : A private school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is facing allegations of religious segregation after reportedly organising separate annual day functions for Muslim and non-Muslim students.
According to a report by Maktoob media, the International school of Bombay, situated in the Muslim majority area of Khajrana, organized two annual day celebrations on consecutive days earlier this month. One event was attended largely by Muslim students and their families, while the other saw participation primarily from non-Muslim, mostly Hindu, students and parents.
Citing parents and a teacher, Maktoob media alleged that some classes were categorised into “M” sections comprising Muslim students. A teacher named: Poonam Tiwari, reportedly told individuals posing as prospective parents that she was in charge of the “M” sections for Classes 6 and 7.
The report further said the parents as alleging disparities between the two events, including differences in duration, coordination and the presence of a chief guest. A parent identified as Nighat claimed that Muslim students were largely required to organise their performances independently; and that their function lasted around two hours, compared to three to four hours for the other event.
Additional allegations cited in the report included the omission of Muslim surnames from academic scoreboards in previous years. However, another parent described as non-Muslim was quoted as saying that the matter should not be politicised, suggesting that the separate arrangements may have been made in view of the Muslim festival of Shab-e-Barat.
Maktoob Media also reported that local Congress corporator, Rubina Khan, visited the school and stated that she would escalate the issue to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav if the concerns are not addressed. As of the time of publication, no police complaint or legal proceedings had been initiated.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
