'Phir Hera Pheri' actor calls BBC documentary on Gujarat Riots "nonsense", says BBC should be banned
New Delhi: The Union Government on Saturday reportedly ordered Twitter and YouTube to block links to BBC Documentary on the 2002 Godhra riots. The documentary had directly held Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was then the Chief Minister of Gujarat, responsible for the riots.
Many tweets and YouTube videos of the documentary titled "India: The Modi Question" no longer appear on microblogging and video-sharing websites.
Several activists, journalists, and politicians reacted to the documentary and added that the truth cannot be held back and that it comes out with time.
While many also sided with PM Modi and scrapped the documentary, the latest to join the list is Bollywood actor Manoj Joshi, popularly known for his comic roles in Hungama, Hulchul, Bhagam Bhag, Phir Hera Pheri.
Manoj who is also the Vice-President of the Bombay Art Society, took to his Twitter handle and called for imposing a ban on BBC for releasing the documentary while also terming it “nonsense”.
“BBC should be banned for this utter nonsense. This propaganda will not work in India.” Joshi who was awarded Padma Shri in 2018, tweeted.
BBC should be banned for this utter nonsense. This propaganda will not work in India.
— Manoj Joshi (@actormanojjoshi) January 20, 2023
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
