New Delhi: Two British tourists asked to leave India for pasting pro-Palestine stickers
New Delhi: Two British nationals who entered India on a tourist visa have been directed to leave the country after they were found pasting stickers in support of Palestine and against Israel at public places in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
The action was taken against Lewis Gabriel D. and his partner Anushi Emma Christine after the Rajasthan intelligence department alerted the district police, NDTV reported.
On January 21, intelligence received information that the couple was involved in the sticker-pasting. Based on CCTV footage and local verification, officials identified the two foreign nationals.
The stickers pasted by the duo were also removed by the police, who interrogated the two British nationals. Following the interrogation by a team led by additional superintendent of police (CID) Rajesh Meena, authorities concluded that the two had engaged in political activities while staying in India on tourist visas, which is a violation of visa conditions.
Thereafter both their visas were revoked after the authorities took action under the Immigration and Foreigners Act and issued a “Leave India Notice”, directing them to leave the country, the report said.
The incident comes to light Just days after the visit of Palestinian foreign minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin to New Delhi to participate in the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During her visit, Shahin said India could play a mediating role between Israel and Palestine and also contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza, citing India’s ties with both sides and its long-standing support for Palestine.
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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.
