KANPUR VIOLENCE
CM Yogi Adityanath promotes UP's 'bulldozer brand', invites CNH to manufacture them alongside tractors
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath advocated for CNH Industrial to manufacture bulldozers in Uttar Pradesh alongside tractors. He emphasised the positive transformation of the state since 2017 under the Modi-led government. Adityanath attributed improvements in law and order to a strong government policy against crime and criminals. The state has become a favorable destination for business investments, attracting foreign companies. He acknowledged local contributions to the region's development, especially in Jewar.
Why footpaths in this country are not paved with the best of intentions
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has recognized the right to access footpaths as fundamental. Despite this ruling, many Indian cities feature deficient or repurposed pavements, putting pedestrians at risk while crossing heavy traffic. Furthermore, societal perceptions of walking as a class-exclusive activity add to the plight of walkers. This piece discusses the harsh realities and experiences of pedestrians in urban India.
Bihar Elections: ECI has zero tolerance towards violence, our officers ready to conduct peaceful polls, says CEC on Mokama murder
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has pledged zero tolerance for violence during the upcoming Bihar elections. He assured voters that officials are prepared for a free and fair process. The Election Commission has taken action following a recent murder in Mokama. Elections are scheduled for November 6 and November 11, with counting on November 14.
Around 2,000 people arrested for violence over Agnipath, Prophet remark: UP Police
In a statement issued here on Saturday, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said, "As many as 1,562 persons have been arrested in the state in connection with the 'Agnipath' violence. Of these, 535 arrests were made in Jaunpur, 222 in Ballia, and 210 in Chandauli. Eighty two cases were registered in this regard in 29 districts."
Prophet remarks row protests: 421 arrested, 20 FIRs registered in UP
Violence broke out in Kanpur on June 3 and in nine other districts of the state on June 10 after protests against Sharma's remarks during a TV debate spun out of control. At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured in the violence in Kanpur.
NCPCR for NIA probe into use of children in 'communal protests' over Prophet remarks
The use of children in last week's violence may have been coordinated by dubious organisations, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson Priyank Kanoongo alleged in a tweet in Hindi. The NCPCR has urged the state governments to recommend to the Centre a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the matter, he said.
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Supreme Court to hear Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind's plea against demolitions in UP on Thursday
A vacation bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Vikram Nath is likely to take up the matter two days after some former judges and senior advocates wrote to CJI urging him to take suo motu cognizance of alleged incidents of illegal detention, bulldozing of residences, and police action on protestors agitating against certain objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.
Kanpur admin starts sealing properties of those allegedly involved in June 3 violence
This came a day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to take stern action against the accused in the June 3 violence so that no one dares to disturb the peace.
Uttar Pradesh steps up vigil, imposes section 144 in Kanpur, Lucknow
Section 144 was already in force in Kanpur until July 31, but was also imposed in Lucknow till July 10, with the order laying special emphasis on prohibition of such activities that can stoke communal flare ups or aid any form of riots, like disallowing people to stick religious posters.
Will take strict legal action against use of children in 'violent protests' over Prophet remarks: NCPCR
Protests erupted in several parts of the country, including outside Delhi's Jama Masjid, with hundreds of people demanding the arrest of Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal over their controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad.
3 PFI activists held in Kanpur violence case
Violence had erupted in parts of Kanpur after Friday prayers as members of two communities indulged in brick-batting and hurled bombs over attempts to shut shops in protest against "insulting" comments on Prophet Mohammed by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a TV debate. Around a dozen more suspects are still in police detention and being interrogated over their alleged role in the violence.
Prophet remarks: UP BJP advised 'not to participate in Nupur Sharma and Kanpur debates'
Even UP CM Yogi Adityanath's silence over the Kanpur violence was conspicuous considering his strong reaction to the incidents of breach of law and order in the state. He had directed the officials to take strict action against the 'rioters' which was then publicised as his reaction.
BJP leader, 12 more held in connection with Kanpur violence
Former district secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha Harshit Srivastava has been arrested for posting inflammatory content on social media platforms, ADGP (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said.
Kanpur violence: 9 more arrested, hoardings with pictures of suspects to be put up
The violence broke out in Pared, Nai Sadak and Yateemkhana areas of the city on Friday when some people tried to force shopkeepers to down shutters over allegedly insulting remarks made by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma against Prophet Mohammed during a TV debate, according to police.
Kanpur violence: 5 more held, SIT set up for further probe
The arrested persons, including prime accused Hayat Zafar Hashmi, were produced before the special remand magistrate court which sent them to judicial custody for 14 days, a senior police official said.
Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 held; cops looking into possible PFI link
"Action under Gangster Act will be taken against conspirators and their property will be either seized or demolished," he further stated. A violent clash broke out between two groups belonging to different communities allegedly over a market shutdown in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
Illegal properties of Kanpur violence accused to be demolished
"The situation has been brought under control. Identification of the accused is being done. Action will be taken against them, and their illegal properties will also be demolished," ADG (Law and Order) said.
On Kanpur violence, Mayawati asks UP government to take action by 'rising above religion, caste'
Bombs were hurled and gunshots fired during the violence as members of a group attempted to shut shops over alleged insulting remarks made by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a television debate recently, a senior police official said.
Kanpur: 18 arrested in stone pelting incident, says Police
"Those involved in the violence are being identified with help of video clips of the incident," said Additional Director General (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar. "The accused and the conspirators will be booked under Gangster Act and their properties will be seized or demolished," warned the officer.
Anti-CAA stir: Notice to over 60 people in Rampur, Gorakhpur for recovery for damage to assets
The notices were issued on Tuesday after damage of nearly Rs 25 lakh was assessed across the district by the police and the administration, they said. Police had initially said that the damage incurred was worth around Rs 15 lakh but the final assessment put the figure at Rs 25 lakh, they added.
Lucknow Police arrests 3 members of PFI for violence carried out in the city on Thursday
The SSP said that the strategy was to call on a large number of people from Lucknow and nearby areas for which groups were made on social media websites and photos and videos were shared to incite people for violence against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as well as the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Violence in Kanpur, police post torched
ADG (Kanpur) Prem Prakash said RAF has been called out along with 'Vajr' vehicles to control the situation. Samajwadi Party MLA Amitabh Bajpai and former MLA and SP leader Kamlesh Tewari have been arrested as a precautionary measure and their vehicles have also been seized.
Violence grips 8 more districts in Uttar Pradesh
A day after violent protests leading to arson and one death had rocked the state capital Lucknow, more cities including Bulandshahr, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bhadohi, Firozabad, Kanpur, Bahraich and Jaunpur witnessed clashes between angry protestors and police. In Bulandshahr, the situation got particularly tense with a police van being torched while stone pelting took place in all the other areas.
Kanpur police lodges FIRs against 2564 people after Saturday's communal violence
These FIRs have been lodged in four police stations of the city including Chamanganj, Sisamau, Fazalganj and Naubasta where disturbance and unrest had been caused.
BJP MP Yogi Adityanath stopped from visiting Jhansi apprehending violence during his visit
BJP MP Yogi Adityanath was not allowed to visit Jhansi by the police, apprehending violence during his visit.
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