Special court acquits gangster Chhota Rajan in 2011 killing of driver of Dawood Ibrahim's brother
Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI): A special court in Mumbai on Monday acquitted gangster Chhota Rajan in the 2011 killing of the driver/bodyguard of Iqbal Kaskar, brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
Special Judge A M Patil, designated under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), acquitted Rajan. A detailed copy of the order will be made available later.
Rajan, who is presently lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail, was produced before the court via videoconference.
The court informed him that he has been acquitted in the case.
"He (Rajan) be released forthwith, if he is not required in any crime or case," the court said.
On May 17, 2011, two men opened fire on one Arif Abunakar Sayyad in south Mumbai. Sayyad was the driver and bodyguard of Iqbal Hasan Shaikh Ibrahim Shaikh Kaskar, younger brother of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
As per the police, the killing was committed at the instance of Rajan, who was booked for murder and criminal conspiracy under Indian Penal Code, MCOCA, and Arms Act.
Rajan will continue to remain in jail as he is serving a life sentence for the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.
The gangster is also facing trial in other criminal cases.
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NCW slams derogatory remarks against Col Qureshi
New Delhi, May 14 (PTI): The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the purported derogatory remarks made against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, calling for respect for women in uniform.
Though Commission chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar did not name anybody but her remarks come a day after Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's purported remarks against Qureshi sparked widespread outrage.
"It is extremely unfortunate that such statements are being made by some responsible persons which are derogatory and unacceptable towards women. This not only hurts the dignity of women in our society but is also an insult to the daughters of the nation who are playing an important role in the security of the country," she said on X.
"Dear Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is a proud daughter of this nation, a sister of all country-loving Indians, who has served the country with courage and dedication," she said, adding the entire country is proud of brave women like her and that such derogatory statements should be "strongly condemned."
The Congress shared a video in which Shah is purportedly heard making objectionable remarks, saying, "'Jinhone humari betiyon ke sindoor ujade the… humne unhiki behen bhej kar ke unki aisi ki taisi karwayi (those who wiped sindoor (vermilion) off our daughters' forehead... we sent their sister to teach them a lesson)'."
Shah later said, "If my words have hurt society and religion, then I am ready to apologise ten times." .
Colonel Qureshi was part of the tri-services team that conducted press briefings on Operation Sindoor alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. The Indian military response came after terrorists carried out a brutal attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead
Rahatkar also pointed to the recent CBSE results where girls have outperformed boys in several categories, stating that it is more important than ever to foster a respectful attitude towards women.
"To move towards a progressive nation, it is necessary that women move ahead and lead in every field," she said.
Calling for dignity in public discourse, she urged everyone to adopt respectful language and behaviour towards women.
"Underestimating the participation and contribution of women is not only unacceptable but also an obstacle to the development of the country," she added.
यह अत्यंत दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है कि कुछ जिम्मेदार व्यक्तियों द्वारा ऐसे बयान दिए जा रहे हैं जो महिलाओं के प्रति अपमानजनक और अस्वीकार्य हैं। यह न केवल हमारे समाज में महिलाओं की गरिमा को ठेस पहुंचाता है, बल्कि राष्ट्र की उन बेटियों का भी अपमान है जो देश की सुरक्षा में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका… pic.twitter.com/8u65Cj4Fqq
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