UP police wrongly jails innocent youth for 12 days after he returns bag of money
Raebareli: In Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, a young man named Gaurav alias Deepu was wrongfully jailed for 12 days after he returned a bag full of money that he found on the roadside. On August 20, Deepu, a resident of Jamunipur Charuhar, discovered the bag and reported it to the Gadganj police station. However, instead of being commended for his honesty, he was accused of robbery and arrested on August 26.
Local residents and traders protested against his arrest, demanding his release. The matter escalated, leading to an investigation by higher authorities. The investigation revealed that Deepu was innocent, and he was released from jail on Saturday evening.
Deepu recounted his ordeal, raising serious questions about the police's conduct. He alleged that the police kept him in the station for two days before taking him to a forest, where they handed him the bag and recorded a video, falsely implicating him in the robbery.
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FIR registered against Karnataka seer over his remarks on voting power to Muslims
Bengaluru (PTI): An FIR has been registered against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji for his remarks on voting power to Muslims, police said on Friday.
He made the statement during a protest meeting organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh here on Tuesday against notices issued by Karnataka's Waqf board.
Urging everyone to unite to protect farmers and their land, Swamiji said that a law should be brought in where Muslims community don't have the voting power.
Stating that it should be ensured there is no Waqf board, he said someone taking away someone else's land is not "Dharma".
"...everyone should fight against injustice being caused to farmers...it is said that the Waqf board can claim anyone's land. It is a big injustice...someone taking away someone else's land is not Dharma... So, everyone should fight to ensure that farmers' land remains with them," the seer had said.
However, on Wednesday, Swamiji expressed regret over his statement, calling it a "slip of tongue".
He said Muslims are also citizens of this country, and they too have voting rights like others.
Based on the complaint by a social worker, the FIR was registered against him on Wednesday at Upparpet police station here, police said.
"We have registered a case against him (Swamiji) under section 299 (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita," a senior police officer said.
