Was asked to join BJP in exchange of dropping all cases against me: Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair
Fact-checker and co-founder of Alt News Mohammed Zubair on Thursday claimed that he was offered to join BJP while he was in jail and that he was told all cases against him would be dropped if he did so.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Zubair recalled his conversation with one of the inmates in the jail who was also a ex Shiv Sena member and current BJP supporter. He added that the inmate asked him to think about himself and his family and join BJP which would withdraw all cases against him.
“All these bogus cases against you will be dropped in no time. You'll be welcomed by Party leadership. All party supporters who abuse you will start praising you. You will get a lot of money and respect,” the inmate reportedly told Zubair.
“Recalled our conversation in Jail after watching a recent podcast by Smita Prakash.” Zubair added in his tweet hinting at the recent podcast of ANI with former JNU student leader Shehla Rashid who, once an stern protester of PM Modi and his policies spoke in favor of PM Modi and Amit Shah. Netizens came up with their own theories out about the sudden “change of heart” asserting that Rashid had joined hands with BJP.
When I was in jail, A jail inmate (Ex Shiv Sena member and current BJP supporter) said, ‘Zubair bhai, Why don't you join the BJP... I am serious, Don't laugh.. All these bogus cases against you will be dropped in no time. You'll be welcomed by Party leadership. All party…
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) November 16, 2023
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
