Man allegedly attempts to attack Bajrang Dal activist in Shivamogga, on the run
Shivamogga (K'taka), Jan 9: A Bajrang Dal activist escaped unhurt when a man wielding a machete attempted to attack him in Sagar here on Monday, police said.
A case was registered against the accused, Sameer, who went missing and a search launched to nab him, police said.
Sunil, the outfit member, had taken part in a programme organised by right-wing organisation 'Hindu Jagarana Vedike' on Sunday in the town, they said.
Shivamogga Superintendent of Police G K Mithun Kumar said Sameer attempted to attack the activist near a shop where he had come on a motorbike.
Sunil came out unscathed and later lodged a complaint with the police, who registered a case.
"We have constituted three teams to find out why the accused did it. After we get hold of him, we will provide more information to you. At this juncture, I cannot say anything," Kumar told reporters.
He said the police have taken the incident at Sagar seriously and added that no one should be allowed to walk around with weapons.
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Allahabad HC expresses dissatisfaction over probe in 2009 custodial death case
Prayagraj (PTI): The Allahabad High Court has expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation and state's evidence in a 2009 custodial death case in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh.
A bench of justices Atul Sreedharan and Siddhartha Nandan warned that if relevant videography and photographs are not placed before the court, the only option left to it will be to take assistance of CBI to recover the vital evidence.
The order was passed while hearing a PIL filed by Association for Advocacy and Legal Initiatives.
The court, in its order dated April 7, noted that crucial facts including video and photo evidence of the incident are missing.
The court observed, "In the event, by the next date of hearing, the videography and photographs relevant in this case are not placed before this court, the only other option left to this court is to take assistance of the central bureau of investigation (CBI) to recover vital evidence in this case which shall be considered on the next date of hearing."
"The chain of evidence is unclear casting doubt on the fairness of the investigation," the court added.
The court also directed the then sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Karmendra Singh of Mainpuri to file his affidavit strictly in terms of the order dated February 9, failing which, it said, it shall consider to take appropriate action against him.
The court asked Singh to give a precise answer on the fate of the videography recording which was done in his presence.
The court fixed May 5 as the next date of hearing in the matter.
