Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was marching to the national capital demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Calling the incident “unacceptable,” Gandhi said the government’s actions against peaceful protesters are reminiscent of its handling of the farmers' protests.
Wangchuk and over 100 others, who were trekking to Delhi, sought to stay overnight at the Singhu border. However, as curfew is currently in place in the capital, they were asked to leave. When they refused, the police arrested 120 individuals, including Wangchuk, according to officials.
Reacting on X, Gandhi stated, “Modi ji, like with the farmers, this ‘Chakravyuh’ will be broken, and so will your arrogance. You will have to listen to Ladakh’s voice.” He also questioned the arresting of senior citizens protesting peacefully for their constitutional rights.
Wangchuk and the other detainees were taken to Alipur and various police stations near the Singhu border, as per reports from PTI citing police sources.
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Minor boy strangled to death for ransom in UP's Sultanpur
Sultanpur (PTI): A debt-ridden neighbour allegedly kidnapped and murdered an 11-year-old boy boy at Sultanpur, police said on Wednesday.
The accused, Asif alias Sonu, demanded a ransom of Rs 5,00,000 for releasing Osama alias Sahil to repay his debts, Kotwali police station SHO Naradmuni Singh said.
"The incident took place in the Gandhinagar locality of Sultanpur. The victim's father, Mohd Shakeel, said his son went missing on Monday night after he left to attend a wedding procession. Despite searches, there was no trace of the child," the SHO said.
On Wednesday morning, Osama's body with strangulation marks was found at the residence of the accused whom the police arrested, he said.
Asif, who lives in the same neighbourhood as the victim, exploited the trust built between the two families to carry out the crime, the officer said.
The killing of the minor boy has triggered outrage in the area with the residents demanding stringent punishment for the accused.
The victim's family has called for death penalty for Asif.
