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Bihar: ASI arrested in Begusarai bribery case Patna, Nov 2 (IANS) In a major crackdown on corruption, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau on Monday arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted at Sahebpur Kamal police station in Begusarai district while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 29,000. The accused, identified as Chandan Jha, was caught red-handed by a vigilance team from Patna during a trap operation near the block headquarters. The arrest has triggered a stir within the district police department. Gautam Sharan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Vigilance Investigation Bureau, Patna, said the action followed a complaint lodged by Amit Kumar, a resident of the Sahebpur Kamal police station area. In his complaint, Amit Kumar alleged that ASI Chandan Jha had demanded money in exchange for removing his name from a criminal case. After receiving the complaint, the Vigilance Department conducted a preliminary verification of the allegations. Once the bribe demand was confirmed, a case (No. 127/26) was registered at the Vigilance police station. Subsequently, a trap was laid on Monday. The vigilance team apprehended the ASI immediately after he allegedly accepted Rs 29,000 from the complainant. According to DSP Gautam Sharan, the accused had initially demanded Rs 30,000, but the amount was later settled at Rs 29,000 following negotiations. The entire amount was recovered from his possession during the operation. The DSP said the case was related to a four-wheeler allegedly owned by the complainant. ASI Chandan Jha had claimed that he had already sold the vehicle. However, the same vehicle was subsequently seized in connection with a case involving liquor smuggling. The accused allegedly demanded the bribe in exchange for removing the complainant’s name from the liquor smuggling case. Following his arrest, the vigilance team took the accused to the Begusarai Circuit House (Parisadan) to complete the necessary legal formalities. Arrangements were subsequently made to take him to Patna for further legal proceedings. The operation has once again brought the issue of corruption within the police department into focus. The Vigilance Department has reiterated its action against public servants allegedly demanding or accepting bribes, while further investigation into the case is underway. –IANS ajk/dan

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Bihar: ASI arrested in Begusarai bribery case

Patna, Nov 2 (IANS): In a major crackdown on corruption, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau on Monday arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted at Sahebpur Kamal police station in Begusarai district while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 29,000. The accused, identified as Chandan Jha, was caught red-handed by a vigilance team from Patna during a trap operation near the block headquarters. The arrest has triggered a stir within the district police department.

Gautam Sharan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Vigilance Investigation Bureau, Patna, said the action followed a complaint lodged by Amit Kumar, a resident of the Sahebpur Kamal police station area. In his complaint, Amit Kumar alleged that ASI Chandan Jha had demanded money in exchange for removing his name from a criminal case. After receiving the complaint, the Vigilance Department conducted a preliminary verification of the allegations. Once the bribe demand was confirmed, a case (No. 127/26) was registered at the Vigilance police station. Subsequently, a trap was laid on Monday. The vigilance team apprehended the ASI immediately after he allegedly accepted Rs 29,000 from the complainant.

According to DSP Gautam Sharan, the accused had initially demanded Rs 30,000, but the amount was later settled at Rs 29,000 following negotiations. The entire amount was recovered from his possession during the operation. The DSP said the case was related to a four-wheeler allegedly owned by the complainant. ASI Chandan Jha had claimed that he had already sold the vehicle. However, the same vehicle was subsequently seized in connection with a case involving liquor smuggling. The accused allegedly demanded the bribe in exchange for removing the complainant’s name from the liquor smuggling case.

Following his arrest, the vigilance team took the accused to the Begusarai Circuit House (Parisadan) to complete the necessary legal formalities. Arrangements were subsequently made to take him to Patna for further legal proceedings. The operation has once again brought the issue of corruption within the police department into focus. The Vigilance Department has reiterated its action against public servants allegedly demanding or accepting bribes, while further investigation into the case is underway. –IANS ajk/dan

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Gujarat: Man held for sexually assaulting minor, extorting valuables worth Rs 46 lakh through photo threats Valsad (Gujarat), Nov 2 (IANS) A 21-year-old man was arrested by Gujarat’s Dungri police in Valsad district for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl, threatening to circulate photographs of the incident and extorting Rs 2.61 lakh in cash and gold ornaments worth around Rs 43.48 lakh from her, police said on Monday. The accused, identified as Dhruvil Patel, a resident of Shankartalav Mandir Faliya in Valsad, was arrested on October 29, approximately 10 days after the girl’s family lodged a complaint on October 19. According to the complaint, Patel allegedly lured the girl away from her guardians on August 31 and September 26 and took her to Hotel Aamantran on Tithal Road in Valsad. “He sexually assaulted her against her wishes and took photographs of the incident. He subsequently threatened to circulate the photographs and defame her, using them to intimidate her into arranging money and valuables from her home,” officials said. Police said the accused allegedly obtained Rs 2.61 lakh in cash on different occasions and various gold ornaments weighing approximately 32.4 tolas, valued at Rs 43.48 lakh. Following the registration of a case under Sections 308(2), 64(2)(m) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, a team led by Dungri Police Inspector U H Patel began efforts to trace the accused using technical analysis and human intelligence. Police said Assistant Sub-Inspector Hirenbhai Patel received a tip-off about the accused, following which a team was dispatched to the location and apprehended him. He was subsequently brought to Dungri police station and arrested on October 29. During police remand, investigators recovered gold ornaments weighing approximately 15.33 tolas, valued at Rs 19.54 lakh, along with Rs 5,000 in cash and a mobile phone worth Rs 5,000. A SIM card and a diary were also seized. The total value of the recovered property was estimated at Rs 19.64 lakh. The operation was carried out under the supervision of senior officials. Further investigation is underway. –IANS mys/uk
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Congress and Rahul Gandhi plotting against the Constitution: Maha CM Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of orchestrating an international conspiracy to bring about a “regime change” and undermine the Indian Constitution. Addressing a Save Democracy and Constitution rally, CM Fadnavis stated that the country wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm and that the ruling alliance has taken to the streets to protect democracy. “This fight is not against Modi, the BJP, or the NDA; it is a hidden war. As long as the sun and the moon exist, the Constitution must remain, regardless of differences in ideology. Join us in this battle,” the Chief Minister urged. Accusing the Congress of trying to establish an “ultra-leftist system,” he remarked, “Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar has taught us how to protect democracy, but Rahul Gandhi wants to build an ultra-leftist setup.” Targeting Rahul Gandhi directly over his lineage and political standing, CM Fadnavis said, “This is India, and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution is here. Your grandmother [Indira Gandhi] tried; she was strong and a leader, but she couldn’t destroy it. Who are you, Rahul Gandhi?” He emphasised that the ongoing battle is not for the BJP, but for the safeguarding of the nation’s Constitution, calling on citizens to resolve not to stop until the current crisis is averted. CM Fadnavis alleged that Congress and its associates are organising daily protests under an international conspiracy to alter India’s Constitution and dismantle constitutional frameworks. “Political restructuring to change the Constitution and overhaul all national institutions is what they call ‘regime change,'” he said. Citing examples of neighbouring countries, the Chief Minister noted, “Regime changes and constitutional alterations took place in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. When asked four times, they openly admitted they want a regime change. Even Uddhav Thackeray—whether he understands the meaning or not—also spoke of regime change. As long as there is a drop of blood in our veins, we will not let regime change happen. We will not allow a crisis on democracy or permit the Constitution to be tampered with.” CM Fadnavis accused Congress of repeatedly trampling upon democracy and the Constitution. Recalling the Emergency era, he mentioned that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s election was declared invalid by the Supreme Court. “She could remain Prime Minister, but she could not speak or vote in the Lok Sabha. Yet, backed by brute majority, the Congress party claimed that the Prime Minister is above the Constitution.” He further claimed that Congress diluted fundamental rights in 1976 by freezing them and barring citizens from approaching the Supreme Court. It was only in 1977, under Morarji Desai and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, that constitutional amendments brought the Prime Minister under the purview of the Constitution and restored fundamental rights, he added. “Their intentions are not new; they have meddled with the Constitution multiple times. Now, Indira Gandhi’s grandson has resumed that very work. It is old wine in a new bottle,” CM Fadnavis quipped. Taking a strong stance on the red-colored booklets displayed by the opposition, CM Fadnavis said, “They carry a red Constitution; we have only known the blue one. That red book is the same one used to trigger regime changes in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, and to create anarchy in France and Denmark. They show a book of the Constitution, but there is nothing inside it.” CM Fadnavis also criticised attacks on constitutional institutions like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), election commissions, and the Supreme Court, stating that staging marches against these institutions instead of seeking legal recourse is unprecedented in the country. Expressing dismay over the silence of intellectuals, he remarked, “It is surprising that intellectuals have nothing to say. What kind of intellectuals are these? They are commercial, constantly crying that ‘democracy is in danger’ and chattering against PM Modi.” He concluded by alleging that their ultimate attempt is to dismantle the Constitution if institutions fail to rule in their favour. –IANS sj/dan
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Delhi HC stays JNU’s order dismissing Congress MP Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim relief to Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam by staying the operation of Jawaharlal Nehru University’s (JNU) order dismissing him from service following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations levelled by 11 female students. A single-judge Bench of Justice Anup J. Bhambhani passed the interim order while hearing Akoijam’s plea challenging his dismissal from the university. The High Court also issued notice to JNU and listed the matter for further hearing in January. Meanwhile, Akoijam has approached the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a case registered against him by the Delhi Police. The court is scheduled to hear his anticipatory bail plea on Tuesday. The developments come amid allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Akoijam – the Congress MP from Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency. According to the university’s order dated October 9, JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit had ordered Akoijam’s dismissal from service with immediate effect following an inquiry conducted by the university’s Internal Committee. The university had stated that the disciplinary action was taken on the basis of the committee’s findings and after following due process under the applicable service rules. The complaints against Akoijam were submitted by 11 female students in May this year, following which the university’s Internal Committee conducted an inquiry and found the allegations to be true. Akoijam had subsequently been dismissed from service on October 9. On October 15, Akoijam had appeared before the Delhi Police at the Vasant Kunj North police station in response to a summons to join the investigation. Describing the developments as a “political matter”, the Congress MP had said that he had appeared to cooperate with the investigation and did not want his absence to be construed as a lack of cooperation with the police. –IANS pds/vd
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