HATHRAS CASE
BJP's UP poll blueprint: Fresh faces, joint decision-making and winnability
BJP is set to increase the denial of tickets to sitting MLAs in Uttar Pradesh for upcoming elections. The party aims to ensure greater representation of youth, women, and dedicated members. Feedback is currently being collected to assess anti-incumbency against sitting MLAs after two government terms. Last elections showed that retaining too many candidates led to a decline in seat count.
Panel points to official lapses during Hathras stampede
A judicial commission in Uttar Pradesh identified overcrowding, mismanagement, and negligence as the primary causes of a stampede at a religious event in Hathras, which claimed 121 lives. The report urges stricter regulations and oversight for future large gatherings to prevent similar tragedies.
Hathras Stampede: UP Police files 3,200-page chargesheet; Bhole Baba's name excluded, claims advocate
Uttar Pradesh police have filed a 3200-page chargesheet against 11 individuals in connection with the July 2 Hathras stampede, which resulted in 121 fatalities. Notably absent from the chargesheet is Suraj Pal, the organiser of the event. The court hearing is scheduled for October 4.
UP Hathras stampede: Crowd rushed to seek blessings from 'Bhole Baba', says Sub Divsional Magistrate report
The prime facie report suggests that the stampede occurred as devotees rushed to seek blessing from 'Bhole Baba', the preacher at the religious congregation Satsang, as he was about to leave the venue after the prayer.
Rajya Sabha condoles loss of lives in Hathras stampede
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge called on government to enact legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
HC asks CBI to submit progress report in 2020 Hathras case trial
Meanwhile, the state government submitted that it was in the final stage of preparing the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for dignified cremation of deceased in the incidents like Hathras gang rape and murder. "The SOP would soon be notified too," stated state counsel Pranjal Krishna. The court has fixed September 20 as the next date of hearing in the case.
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Mayawati attacks Yogi Adityanath government over Hathras gangrape case
In a tweet in Hindi, Mayawati said the difficulties faced by the family of the Hathras gangrape victim in getting justice are well known, but the new facts in this regard revealed in the court have once again raise serious questions on working of the state government in ensuring justice to the victim.
Crime in UP: Yogi Adityanath raises Hathras in Assembly, tries to put Samajwadi Party in dock
Speaking in the state assembly, Adityanath referred to the Hathras incident in which a man out on bail after his 2018 arrest in a molestation case allegedly shot dead the victim's father.
CBI files charges of gangrape and murder against four accused in Hathras case
The victim was cremated in the dead of the night near her home on September 30. Her family alleged they were forced by the local police to hurriedly conduct her last rites. Local police officers, however, said the cremation was carried out "as per the wishes of the family".
How much time do you need to complete Hathras case probe: Allahabad HC asks CBI
A bench of Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Rajan Roy is hearing a PIL which the court had earlier filed suo motu in the Hathras case. It heard the matter on November 2 and its order was made available on the court website on Thursday.
Supreme Court ruling in Hathras case strengthens hope for justice: Priyanka Gnadhi
"Supreme Court's decision in connection with the Hathras case strengthens the hope for justice. The victim's family from day one has been demanding that there should be a court-monitored probe," Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
How many more Hathras: Rahul asks UP govt
The former Congress chief said that unable to prevent rape, the UP government, instead of getting justice for the victim's family, was again suppressing facts to save the accused.
Hathras case: CBI re-registers the case; time lapse poses a challenge
The probe will be headed by Seema Pahuja, a deputy superintendent-level officer from the CBI’s Ghaziabad unit, who had earlier handled the controversial rape case of a minor girl in Himachal Pradesh.
Hathras victim's family members to appear before HC on Monday amid tight security
"The district judge, who has been appointed the nodal officer for the appearance of the Hathras victim's family members before the high court, is in touch with it as to when the case is listed.
Hathras victim's family to appear before Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC amid tight security on Monday
Sixty security personnel have been deployed and eight close circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed at the house of the alleged gangrape victim in her village in Bulgarhi area here to ensure the safety of her family members, according to police.
NGO moves SC, seeks transfer of probe into Hathras incident to CBI
An NGO has moved the Supreme Court seeking to transfer the investigation in the Hathras incident, in which a Dalit girl was allegedly raped and died of injuries, to the CBI.
Hathras case: UP government gives SIT ten more days to complete investigation
A senior Uttar Pradesh government official told ET that “new facts” have now emerged like the families of three out of the four accused, whose names were added to the case eight days after the incident, claiming that these three boys were nowhere near the crime spot. The SIT will cross-check their alibis and speak to other villagers for clarity, said the official.
UP government urges Supreme Court to direct CBI probe in Hathras case
The bench, led by CJI SA Bobde, though, was reluctant to do so and instead sought to know from the state government whether the family and the witnesses in the case had been given adequate protection to ensure their security.
SC directs UP govt to apprise it by Thursday on steps taken to protect witnesses in Hathras case
Mehta dubbed the incident as “shocking” as a young, innocent person had lost her life but said no one should “sensationalise” the incident or “create false narratives” regarding her death. He urged the top court to take over the supervision of the case and to “insulate” the probe from any “extraneous pressures”.
Security to actress, but why not to Hathras victim's kin: Shiv Sena
Wondering what the CBI will do in the Hathras case, the editorial alleged that the UP government "destroyed evidence" by cremating the victim.
Hathras case: FIR for bid to trigger caste-based conflict, sedition charge included
The first information report (FIR) was lodged at the Chandpa police station on Sunday afternoon and names "unknown" as accused, according to police officials. The FIR mentions 19 charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Comparison of Hathras, Baran cases 'totally unfair': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
Two minor sisters from Baran went missing on September 19 and were found in Kota on September 22. The girls were handed over to their families after recording their statements, according to police.
Uttar Pradesh government should change arrogant attitude: Mayawati
The former UP chief minister also said that a BSP delegation spoke to the family members of the Dalit woman killed in Hathras and the report she received after the talks was "sad".
After Hathras case, UP government’s hopes lie with CBI to salvage state's reputation
The Yogi government did not learn from its similar mistake last year when it had blocked Priyanka from going to Sonbhadra to meet the victims of a tribal massacre, that led her to camp in Chunar Fort and the victims were finally brought there to meet her.
Hathras victim's family wants judicial probe, suspension of DM: Priyanka Gandhi
"Questions of Hathras victim's family -- 1. A judicial probe be conducted through the Supreme Court. 2. Hathras DM be suspended and not given a big post. Why our daughter's body was burnt using petrol without our permission. "4. Why we are being repeatedly misled and threatened. 5. We brought 'flowers' from the funeral pyre, but how do we believe that this dead body is that of our daughter?" Priyanka Gandhi tweeted in Hindi.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath recommends CBI probe into Hathras case; Gandhis make it to victim's home
"Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered that a probe should be done by the CBI into the complete Hathras case," the chief minister's office tweeted. Reacting to the announcement, the family members of the victim said they want a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka meet Hathras victim's family, say no power can stifle their voice
Uttar Pradesh authorities had scuttled an earlier attempt by the two leaders to travel to Hathras, detaining them and several party workers in Greater Noida outside Delhi. On Saturday, the party staged another show of strength at the Delhi-Noida border. The UP Police said they will allow five party party representatives to meet the family in the village in Hathras district.
Hathras incident: Don't do politics on Dalit atrocities, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Athawale, who said he will be meeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, stated, "On the Hathras case, I have to say that there should not be politics in the name of atrocities on Dalits. It is not right to propagate about atrocities on Dalits during Yogi government."
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