Over 100 Naxals appeared for IGNOU exam in Odisha
Malkangiri (Odisha), June 23 : With an aim to make a fresh start, over 100 Naxals, who surrendered before the police, appeared for Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) term end exam offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
At least 120 Naxals enrolled for the BPP offered by IGNOU and around 107 Naxals appeared for the exam, which was held here on June 21.
"They are some surrendered Naxals who have joined in IGNOU BPP program and they appeared in June 2018 exam. 120 Naxals filled the form and 107 have appeared for the exam," said one of the invigilators.
The district administration is providing free education to the Naxals so that they could get another chance to start their lives.
"We want to be a part of the society, that's why we have taken this entrance exam," said a student.
The candidates, after passing the entrance test, will be eligible for various bachelor degree courses offered by the university.
Odisha and Chhattisgarh are worst hit Naxals state in the country. In recent times number of Naxals surrendered before the police and has come to the mainstream.
courtesy : aninews.in
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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.
