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Prajwal Revanna Sex Abuse Case: Suspended JD(S) MP to Land in India Tomorrow. Here’s What to Expect

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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is prepared to arrest the suspended MP upon arrival at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport.

Prajwal Revanna, the suspended JD(S) MP from Karnataka’s Hassan, is scheduled to land in India on May 31. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara informed on Thursday that the suspended MP would be arrested on arrival by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday.

According to reports, Prajwal Revanna has booked a business-class ticket on a Lufthansa Munich-Bengaluru flight. The flight is expected to land at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 1:30 am on May 31.

Prajwal Revanna is an Indian politician, the member of the 17th Lok Sabha from Hassan Constituency and is standing for re-election. He is the third youngest member of parliament in India.
  1. Prajwal Revanna, suspended JD(S) MP, is set to land in Bengaluru on May 31 and will be arrested by the SIT upon arrival.
  2. The Ministry of External Affairs is taking steps to revoke Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport amid the ongoing investigation.
  3. Thousands participated in the ‘Hassan Chalo’ protest, demanding justice and accountability in light of the sexual abuse allegations against Prajwal Revanna.

What happens when Prajwal lands in India?

A team from the SIT is camping at the Kempegowda International Airport to arrest Prajwal Revanna as soon as he lands on May 31. As per procedure, the immigration officials will detain the grandson of former Prime Minister of India HD Deve Gowda and hand him over to the SIT, as there is a lookout notice against him.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed that the government has initiated action to revoke Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport. “A show cause notice was issued to the passport holder on May 23, giving him ten working days to respond to our notice. We await a response and will take further action per the rules,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

What happens if Prajwal Revanna does not return?

According to Karnataka Home Minister, Prajwal Revanna’s passport will be canceled unless he lands in India on May 31. Minister G Parameshwara has made it clear that when Prajwal Revanna returns, he will face arrest, and the full force of the legal process will be set in motion.

Speaking to the press, the Karnataka minister explained, “A warrant has been issued against him as per the law. It is the responsibility of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to execute this warrant.” He added, “He (Prajwal) himself has said in the video statement that he will appear before SIT on May 31 at 10 am, not us. So I feel that he will come.”

If Prajwal Revanna doesn’t come to India, the Karnataka government will request that the Indian government cancel the JD(S) MP’s passport. “We will again request Interpol through CBI, as the state government cannot do it directly; we will have to do it through Government of India agencies,” he said.

Recently, Interpol issued a Blue Corner notice against Prajwal Revanna after a video was released by the sexual abuse accused from Hungary.

Prajwal Revanna’s sexual abuse case

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and the NDA candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha segment, is facing charges of sexually abusing multiple women. Allegedly explicit videos involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan ahead of Lok Sabha polls there on April 26.

Thousands take part in ‘Hassan Chalo’ protest

A sea of demonstrators flooded the streets of Karnataka, clamoring for justice and accountability in the wake of allegations against suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. Against the beats of ‘Tamate’ and resonating drums, the march sought Prajwal Revanna’s arrest and expressed solidarity with his victims.

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Bangalore / Crime / India / Main Slide / Top News

NIA Offers Rs. 10 Lakh Reward for Information on Rameshwaram Cafe Bombing Suspect

- by Chirag Goyal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a cash reward of Rs. 10 lakh for any information leading to the identification of the perpetrator responsible for the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru. The investigation, conducted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosive Substances Act, is being handled by the Bengaluru Police. The NIA assured that the identity of the informant would remain confidential.

The Ministry of Home Affairs recently transferred the investigation of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast to the NIA. The explosion occurred on March 1 at the cafe during the busy lunch hour, injuring several individuals. The Bengaluru Police had previously filed a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosive Substances Act regarding the explosion.

According to ongoing police investigations, the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) with a timer, as observed in CCTV footage where a suspect is seen placing a bag inside the cafe. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara had assured the public of the imminent arrest of the suspect.

Shortly after the cafe blast, two emails were sent to high-ranking officials, including the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Home Minister, and the City Commissioner of Police, warning of potential further explosions targeting VVIPs and crowded areas in Karnataka. One of the emails demanded a sum of $2.5 million to prevent similar incidents.

Informant’s identity will be kept confidential,” the investigation agency said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The sender identified themselves as ‘Shahid Khan’ using the email address ‘Shahidkhan10786@protonmail.com‘. Law enforcement authorities are currently seeking details from Proton, a Swiss-based software company, to further investigate the origin of the email. The contents of the emails outlined threats of explosions on buses, trains, taxis, temples, hotels, and public areas throughout Karnataka if the demanded amount was not provided.

The investigation into the Rameshwaram Cafe blast and the subsequent threat emails underscores the urgent need for collaboration between law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and bring those responsible to justice.

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Crime / India / Main Slide / Politics / West Bengal

PM Modi Meets Women Alleging Sexual Assault by Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali

- by Chirag Goyal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with women from Sandeshkhali who have accused Sheikh Shahjahan, a suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, of sexual assault. This meeting occurred following a public rally at Barasat in the North 24 Parganas district, where Sandeshkhali is located. Sources indicate that the women expressed their ordeal to PM Modi, who listened to them with empathy.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with female victims from Sandeshkhali. They shared their experiences, and PM patiently listened to them, offering support akin to a father figure. The victims were deeply emotional, finding solace in PM Modi’s understanding,” stated BJP sources.

Sandeshkhali has been embroiled in unrest since multiple women came forward with allegations of sexual assault against Sheikh Shahjahan and his associates.

Earlier today, PM Modi criticized the TMC government for allegedly shielding the accused in the Sandeshkhali case, describing it as a “matter of shame.” Addressing a women’s rally in Barasat, PM Modi reiterated BJP’s commitment to women’s empowerment and safety.

“Under TMC’s governance, the women of this region have suffered. The incidents in Sandeshkhali are deeply shameful, yet the TMC government seems indifferent to your plight. TMC prioritizes safeguarding perpetrators over addressing the concerns of the victims. Both the High Court and the Supreme Court have condemned their actions. TMC leaders have inflicted atrocities upon women from marginalized communities. The TMC government trusts its leaders more than it trusts the women of Bengal,” remarked the Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, Shahjahan was apprehended by the West Bengal Police on February 29 after evading authorities for over 50 days. Following his arrest, the TMC suspended Shahjahan from the party for six years.

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Crime / India / Main Slide / News / South Africa

Alleged Assassination of RSS Leader, Most Wanted Mohammad Gaus Apprehended in South Africa by NIA

- by Chirag Goyal

Mohammad Gaus Arrested: Mohammad Gaus, the alleged perpetrator of the assassination of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Rudresh in 2016, has been apprehended in South Africa and deported to India, where he is being brought to Mumbai.

Most Wanted Mohammad Gaus Niyazi:
Central investigative agencies have achieved a significant breakthrough on foreign soil. The suspect accused of the murder of RSS leader Rudresh and a terrorist associated with the Popular Front of India (PFI), Mohammad Gaus Niyazi, has been captured by the agencies. This terrorist was apprehended in South Africa.

NIA had announced a reward of 5 million rupees on Mohammad Gaus, who was a prominent face of the Popular Front of India in India. Additionally, he was also accused of the murder of RSS leader Rudresh in Bengaluru in 2016. After the assassination, he had gone into hiding and had been staying in different countries.

Gujarat ATS Tracked Location:
Initially, Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) tracked his location, and this information was passed on to the central agencies. Subsequently, he was captured in South Africa and deported to India. Currently, he is being taken to Mumbai.

NIA Investigating RSS Leader’s Assassination:
The investigation into the assassination of RSS leader Rudresh is being conducted by the NIA. Rudresh was brutally murdered during broad daylight. After participating in the organization’s program and returning home, he was attacked by assailants in Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru. He succumbed to his injuries during this attack.

In this case, the police had arrested four individuals within a few weeks, most of whom were around the age of thirty. The main suspect, 40-year-old Ajim Sharif, was apprehended by the police in November 2016.

What did the NIA say?
After investigating the case, the NIA stated, “The murder was perpetrated with the intention of instilling terror among certain groups of people, and it was clearly a terrorist act, carried out on October 16 by using a lethal weapon to brutally murder the uniformed RSS member in broad daylight.”

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Crime / India

Gangrape of Foreign Woman in Dumka Sparks Chaos in Assembly; Victim was Visiting India on Tourist Visa with Husband

- by Chirag Goyal

A shameful incident has come to light from Dumka, the sub-capital of Jharkhand. An incident of gangrape occurred with a Spanish woman on a bike tour. The incident took place in the Hansdiha police station area of Dumka. The police have taken three people into custody in this case. All the arrested youths are said to be residents of the Hansdiha police station area. The police are investigating the matter.

Highlights:
 Arrived in India after Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Spanish woman was on a bike tour with her husband.
The victim was admitted to a local hospital.

Dumka: An incident of gangrape with a foreign woman has come to light in the Hansdiha police station area of Dumka, Jharkhand. The victim, a resident of Spain, had come to India on a tourist visa with her husband for a bike tour. On Friday night, during their stay in Kurmahaat, the incident of gangrape occurred while sleeping in a tent. After raping her, all the accused fled towards Bhagalpur on bikes.

Arrived in India after Pakistan and Bangladesh –
The couple arrived in India on a tourist visa from Spain. They had traveled from Spain to Pakistan and then arrived in Bangladesh. From there, they reached Dumka in Jharkhand. They had set up a tent in the key village of the Hansdiha police station area. 8 to 10 people were involved in the gangrape incident. The couple was supposed to go to Nepal from Jharkhand.

Spanish woman was on a bike tour with her husband –
According to information received, the Spanish woman was on a bike tour with her husband. They were heading towards Bhagalpur while passing through Dumka. However, around 12 o’clock at night, she slept in a secluded place near the Hansdiha market. During this time, some local youths reached there. The youths raped the woman collectively and then assaulted her.

The victim was admitted to a local hospital
After the incident, the victim has been admitted to the Saraiahata CHC for treatment. Meanwhile, the police are investigating the case. Interrogations are being conducted with the arrested people. It has been reported that late at night, SP Pitanbar Kherwar also reached the spot and took information about the incident. The police have obtained important information from the interrogation of the three people taken into custody in this case.

Chaos in Assembly as BJP MLAs Protest, Action Hindered Meanwhile, there was chaos in the assembly over the incident of gangrape with a foreign woman in Dumka. BJP MLA Amit Mandal accused the opposition of providing political protection to the accused. He demanded action against the SP of Dumka. The BJP MLA said that eight to ten accused had raped the foreign woman, which has brought disgrace not only to Jharkhand but to the entire country. Due to the uproar by opposition members, the proceedings of the assembly were adjourned by the Speaker until 12 noon.

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Crime / India / Main Slide / News

16-Year-Old Assaulted in Maharashtra Madrasa Over Alleged Theft of ₹100 Watch

- by Chirag Goyal

A shocking incident unfolded at a Madrasa in Maharashtra, where a 16-year-old student faced brutal corporal punishment from both his teacher and peers over the alleged theft of a ₹100 watch. The distressing episode came to light after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced, prompting the victim’s family to take immediate action by filing a complaint with the local authorities.

The victim, hailing from Surat, was attending the Jamia Burhanul Uloom Madrasa in Aurangabad, recently renamed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. The incident occurred when the teenager was accused of stealing an automatic watch from a nearby shop, captured on surveillance cameras in the area.

Following the theft complaint lodged by the shopkeeper, the stolen item was recovered. However, matters escalated when the Madrasa cleric, identified as Maulana Syed Omar Ali, took it upon himself to mete out what has been described as “brutal punishment” to the young student. Stripped partially and subjected to spitting and physical assault by his fellow students, allegedly under the cleric’s instructions, the teenager endured a harrowing ordeal.

The incident, captured on camera, reached the victim’s family, prompting them to lodge a formal complaint with the police. The cleric was subsequently booked under the Minor Students Protection Act, while counseling was provided to the minors involved in the assault. Legal proceedings against the cleric are currently underway as authorities address this disturbing incident.

 

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Crime / Health / Main Slide / News / World

Doctor Performs Vasectomy Instead of Gallbladder Surgery, Patient’s Future Plans Ruined in an Instant

- by Chirag Goyal

A man arrived at the hospital to undergo surgery for his gallbladder, but due to the negligence of doctors, instead of performing the gallbladder surgery, they sterilized the man.

The incident occurred in Argentina, where 41-year-old Jorge Besto had gone to the Florencio Diaz Provincial Hospital in Cordoba for his gallbladder surgery. His operation was scheduled for February 28th. However, due to some reasons, his surgery was postponed until Wednesday, and here began the series of unfortunate events.

Gallbladder surgery turned into a vasectomy;
On the day of the surgery, hospital staff came to fetch Jorge from his room. Without asking him anything and without checking his chart, they took him to the operating room. The doctors also failed to verify his health chart, and quickly proceeded with Jorge’s operation. Unbeknownst to the doctors, Jorge’s operation had been rescheduled for the next day, which was intended for another patient to undergo a vasectomy. Unfortunately, the doctors mistook Jorge for that patient and performed a vasectomy on him instead of the gallbladder surgery he needed.

Patient’s feet slipped under the ground after surgery;
Upon waking up after the operation, Jorge was unaware that he had been sterilized. It wasn’t until a doctor came to examine him that the truth came out. Seeing Jorge’s chart, the doctor informed him that instead of his gallbladder surgery, he had been sterilized by mistake. Upon hearing this, Jorge felt as if the ground had slipped from under his feet. Since Jorge had not yet undergone the gallbladder surgery, he was immediately taken back to the operating room for the correct procedure.

Doctors gave such a response to the patient;
After the second surgery, Jorge Besto wanted to know how his sterilization happened and whether it could be corrected or not. But no one gave him a clear answer. Doctors kept blaming each other. When the dispute between the doctors ended, they told Jorge Besto that if he wished, he could still become a father through artificial insemination. Sterilization could not be corrected now.

Patient expressed his pain after sterilization –
After this incident, Jorge said that no one here is taking responsibility. Doctors are saying that you can still become a father through artificial insemination. Gallbladder surgery was written in my health chart, they just had to read it. They didn’t even have to work hard for it. Still, in their negligence, they sterilized me.

 

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Crime / Main Slide / News / Uttar Pradesh

Noida College Student Murdered by Friends After Party Altercation, Body Concealed

- by Chirag Goyal
Yash Mittal, a student at a Noida-based university and the son of a businessman, had been reported missing from his hostel since Monday.

New Delhi: The investigation into a missing college student has uncovered a harrowing crime, with Noida police disclosing that four individuals killed a friend following a party dispute and buried his body in a field.

Yash Mittal, the son of a businessman and a student at a Noida-based university, had been unaccounted for since Monday. His father, Deepak Mittal, alerted the authorities after receiving ransom demands of ₹6 crore for his son’s release.

Upon reviewing CCTV footage from the campus, police observed Yash leaving the university premises on Monday while engaged in a phone conversation. The call records led them to his friend Rachit. Upon interrogation, Rachit revealed that Yash often socialized with him, along with Shivam, Sushant, and Shubham.

“On February 26, they lured Yash to a field in Gajraula, located approximately 100 km away in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, under the guise of a party. He joined them shortly after. During the gathering, a dispute escalated into violence, resulting in Yash’s tragic demise. His body was then buried in the field. We located the body after Rachit identified the burial site,” stated senior police officer Saad Miya Khan.

Police apprehended the other suspects in Dadri. Despite attempting to flee, the suspects were apprehended by police following an encounter. “We have detained three suspects following a thorough search of the area. One suspect, Shubham, remains at large. However, we are actively pursuing him and anticipate his swift capture,” added the officer.

The suspects confessed to sending ransom messages to Yash’s family as a diversionary tactic, police revealed. Multiple investigative teams were deployed to pursue leads in the case, the officer confirmed.

Heart-wrenching visuals captured the devastation of Yash’s parents as his body was recovered from the field. Yash, police disclosed, was pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business administration at the Noida university before his tragic demise.

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Crime / Delhi / India / Main Slide / Top News

Indian Navy and NCB Seize 3,300 kg of Drugs off Gujarat Coast; Amit Shah Hails Historic Operation

- by Chirag Goyal

In a collaborative effort between the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), a suspicious boat carrying approximately 3,300 kg of contraband was intercepted. This marks one of the most significant seizures in recent history in terms of drug quantity. The apprehension took place near the International Maritime Boundary Line off the Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea..

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy, in conjunction with the Narcotics Control Bureau, conducted a successful operation seizing a boat laden with nearly 3,300 kg of drugs, marking the largest seizure in recent times.

The confiscated drugs comprise 3,089 kilograms of charas, 158 kg of Methamphetamine, and 25 kg of morphine, as per a statement issued by the Indian Navy.

“Indian Navy, in a coordinated operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau, intercepted a suspicious dhow carrying almost 3300Kgs contraband (3089 Kgs Charas, 158 Kgs Methamphetamine 25 Kgs Morphine). This constitutes the largest seizure of narcotics, in terms of quantity, in recent times,” stated the Navy.

The suspicious vessel was intercepted near the International Maritime Boundary Line off the Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea. Subsequently, the contraband, along with the apprehended boat and crew, were handed over to law enforcement agencies at an Indian port on February 27.

The interception was made possible through information provided by the P8I LRMR aircraft during a surveillance mission. A mission-deployed ship of the Indian Navy was redirected to intercept the suspicious dhow involved in contraband smuggling.

“The coordinated response of the #IndianNavy with Law Enforcement Agencies is reflective of our resolute stance against narcotics trafficking in #India’s maritime neighborhood,” stated the Indian Navy on social media platform X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Navy and NCB for their achievement, terming the joint operation a “historic success.”

“In a joint operation carried out by the NCB, the Navy, and the Gujarat Police, a gigantic consignment of 3132 kg of drugs was seized. The historic success is a testament to our govt’s unwavering commitment to making our nation drug-free. On this occasion, I congratulate the NCB, the Navy, and the Gujarat Police,” said Amit Shah.

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Crime / Main Slide / News / Rajasthan

“Rajasthan Woman Shot, Axed by Alleged Rapist; Two Accomplices Arrested”

- by Chirag Goyal

A horrific incident unfolded in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district as a rape survivor and her brother were brutally attacked by the man who allegedly assaulted her, along with two accomplices. The survivor, riding home with her brother, fell victim to a spine-chilling assault, including gunshots, just 20 meters away from a local police station in Pragpura village.

The assailants, armed with an axe-like weapon, inflicted severe injuries on the woman and her brother before fleeing the scene. The survivor, enduring wounds to her head, legs, hands, and shoulders, is currently hospitalized in Jaipur for treatment.

Authorities swiftly acted, apprehending Mahipal Gurjar and Rahul Gurjar, the alleged accomplices, following the heinous attack. However, a disturbing turn in the narrative emerged when the main accused, Rajendra Yadav, was discovered at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital, critically injured. It remains unclear whether Yadav’s injuries resulted from an accident or a suicide attempt, with reports indicating the loss of one of his legs, possibly from encountering a train.

The ordeal traces back to June 2023 when the 24-year-old survivor lodged a complaint against Yadav, leading to his arrest and subsequent loss of employment. Despite being released on bail, Yadav resorted to threats, pressuring the survivor to retract her allegations. The recent assault, as indicated by the FIR, appears to be a vindictive act in response to her refusal.

While Mahipal and Rahul are in custody, Yadav remains at large, evading authorities. The police have registered an FIR against the accused under sections 307 (attempt to murder), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, alongside provisions of the Arms Act.

 

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