CID takes over investigation of custodial death of Adil in Channagiri
Channagiri: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the investigation into the custodial death of Adil (33), which occurred on Friday, May 24. The incident has sparked significant unrest in the town, leading to an attack on the local police station by a mob, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to property.
Adil, a resident of Tipu Nagar in Channagiri, was detained by police for questioning in connection with a gambling case. Shortly after his detention, he reportedly developed a health complication. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Adil was declared dead upon arrival.
Following news of his death, a mob of at least 25 men besieged the Channagiri police station, vandalizing property and injuring 11 police officers. The protesters damaged vehicles and other station assets in their anger over Adil's alleged murder.
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Adil's family claims he was tortured by police while in custody, accusing them of causing his death. Contrarily, the police have stated that Adil died from a seizure. A post-mortem examination was conducted on Saturday, and the results are awaited to determine the exact cause of death.
In response to the violent protest, 25 individuals have been arrested. They face charges under Sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code and have been remanded to judicial custody.
The situation in Channagiri remains tense but has stabilized, according to the police. Reinforcements from Chitradurga, Davanagere, and Shivamogga have been deployed to maintain order in the town. Five police teams have been formed to investigate the incident thoroughly.
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Allahabad HC asks CBI, ED to inquire disproportionate assets allegation against Rahul Gandhi
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of amassing of disproportionate assets by Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
The court has asked the agencies to submit the progress of the inquiry on July 20.
A division bench of Justices Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Zafeer Ahmad passed the order while hearing a criminal writ petition moved by a Karnataka BJP worker, S Vignesh Shishir.
The petitioner has alleged accumulation of disproportionate assets by Gandhi and sought direction of an inquiry into the matter.
The bench conducted an in-chamber hearing in the case on May 12.
In its order published on the high court's website on Thursday, the bench observed, "It is expected that if the complaint of the petitioner has been received, the allegations may be verified as per law. It is needless to say that the CBI or ED may take appropriate steps permissible under the law."
Besides the CBI and ED, the bench has also directed the Central government's Department of Personnel and Training, the Department of Revenue, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Director of Serious Fraud Investigation Office to file their responses on the allegations levelled by the petition within eight weeks.
According to the order, the CBI and the ED have informed the bench that they have received the petitioner's complaint and would file a response before the court.
To a query on whether the petition was maintainable, the bench said that this submission would be tested after receiving the counter-affidavits of the respective parties and the rejoinder affidavits thereof.
The court also ordered its senior registrar to keep the paper-book and the loose documents provided by the petitioner in a sealed cover to be opened on the next hearing.
