Indian diaspora in Paris seek justice for Hathras rape victim
Paris: Members of the Indian community and activists gathered at Saint Barnard here on Saturday demanding justice for the Hathras rape and murder case victim.
The protesters demanded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s resignation alleging increased violence against women and atrocities against Dalits in his state.
Besides the incident, protesters said they were also outraged by what happened after it, including police performing the last rites of the victim without the consent of the family members.
They also chanted slogans against the UP Police and Yogi Adithyanath for loosely handling the situation.
The protesters also demanded the release of journalist Prashant Kanojia who has been arrested by the UP police over one of his tweets. They also called for standing by the democratic values of the country and to save India by stopping Hindutva.
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Kollur: 16-year-old diploma student dies after consuming herbicide
Kollur: A 16-year-old diploma student who fell ill after consuming a toxic herbicide has died while undergoing treatment at Kundapur Hospital.
The deceased has been identified as Manish, son of Manjunatha, a resident of Keradi Hosamane. He was studying for a diploma at GTTC College, Kolalagiri.
According to police, Manish consumed the toxic herbicide on February 16 and was admitted to Kundapur Hospital for treatment. He died on Wednesday while undergoing treatment.
A case has been registered at Kollur Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
