ASSAULTING
Police affirms assault on Samir Modi, but finds no conspiracy
Delhi police’s status report affirmed Samir Modi, GPI’s executive director, was assaulted by Bina Modi’s PSO, with no evidence of criminal intimidation or conspiracy by Bina Modi or Lalit Bhasin. PSO Surendra Prasad denied receiving written orders. Bina Modi is a director and Bhasin an independent director at GPI. GPI's board did not respond.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Court extends judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar till July 16
Tis Hazari court extended Bibhav Kumar's custody till July 16 in Swati Maliwal assault case. Kejriwal's aide, produced via video conferencing. Delhi High Court, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, found the plea maintainable and issued a notice seeking city police's response. The alleged May 13 assault occurred at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Order reserved May 31.
India-Russia JV delivers 35,000AK-203 rifles in first phase
Indo-Russian Rifles in Amethi delivered 35,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army. The Korwa Ordnance Factory began production after its 2019 inauguration and a ₹5,124 crore technology transfer. It will supply paramilitary, police forces, and enable exports to friendly nations, complying with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat policies.
‘The Sandman’ author Neil Gaiman faces rape charges by two affair partners
According to the British tabloid Tortoise Media, the allegations span over two decades. The first accuser, a 23-year-old named Scarlett, alleges that Gaiman assaulted her at his residence in Australia in 2022 while she was employed as a nanny for his son.
Indo-Russian joint venture delivers 35,000 AK-203 rifles to Indian Army
India and Russia's joint venture, ROSOBORONEXPORT, delivered 35,000 AK-203 rifles. Produced at Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, it aligns with Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and involves technology transfer. Director Mikheev emphasized certified equipment. The Indian Army received rifles within the agreed timeframe in the first project phase. Chambered for 7.62x39mm cartridges, they ensure Kalashnikov reliability.
POCSO Act case: Bengaluru court issues summons to Yediyurappa to appear on July 15
Former CM B S Yediyurappa summoned to court in POCSO case alleging sexual assault on a minor. CID charge sheet accuses him of paying off victim and aides. Karnataka HC extends order preventing arrest. Legal proceedings continue as Yediyurappa denies allegations.
Bengaluru court remands JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in judicial custody till July 18
A Bengaluru court has remanded JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in judicial custody until July 18. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is probing the cases against him. Revanna faces charges under Sections 377, 342, 506, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. DNA samples were collected from two victims who allege sexual abuse by the legislator.
Plea in Delhi HC challenges election of Chirag Paswan as Lok Sabha MP
The Delhi High Court advised that the challenge to Chirag Paswan's election from Hajipur should be made in the Patna High Court, as it lacks jurisdiction. The petitioner alleges sexual assault by Paswan and claims he did not disclose this information during his Lok Sabha nomination. The court set the hearing for August 28.
West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
Attempt to murder charge against TMC strongman in Chopra flogging case
Police have leveled serious charges, including attempt to murder, assault with intent to outrage the modesty of a woman, and causing grievous hurt, against arrested Trinamool Congress strongman Tajemul Islam in the Chopra flogging case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday. Islam, who was remanded to police custody for five days by a local court in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur on Monday, also has 12 old criminal cases, including a murder case, pending against him.
'Didi's West Bengal unsafe for women': BJP's JP Nadda slams Mamata Banerjee-led government
The West Bengal police on Sunday filed a suo motu case and arrested one person in connection with the video in which a person is seen beating a woman at Chopra in the Islampur area of Uttar Dinajpur district. "Police have arrested one person who had publicly assaulted a woman. Suo motu case filed. Victim has been provided police security. Investigation proceeds," a tweet from Islampur police district read.
Female worker assaulted, alleges BJP; NCW team reaches West Bengal
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari had written to the NCW, National Human Rights Commission and National Minority Commission alleging that a woman belonging to a minority community was allegedly assaulted and stripped, for her allegiance to the BJP. The BJP legislators of Bengal have planned a protest on Monday on the issue outside the state Assembly.
Couple in 'illicit relationship' assaulted in Bengal, video goes viral
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury condemned the barbaric attack, while the TMC district president attributed the incident to the couple's alleged illicit relationship in Sandeshkhali.
Swati Maliwal 'assault' case: Delhi HC to pass order tomorrow on 'maintainability' of Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass an order on July 1, 2024, on the maintainability ground of a plea moved by Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar seeking direction to declare his arrest by Delhi Police as illegal.
Probe initiated into alleged assault on woman in Coochbehar post-poll
Majumdar, the State President, has constituted a seven-member team to investigate the “inhuman” incident in Coochbehar. The team, led by Paul, also included MLA Malati Rava Roy, Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, Falguni Patra among others.
Sexual assault case: MLC Suraj Revanna remanded in CID custody till July 1
A Bengaluru court remanded JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in CID custody until July 1 for alleged sexual abuse of a man. After being produced before the 42nd ACMM judge on Sunday, he was initially remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. The CID later sought his custody on Monday for additional investigation.
Swati Maliwal writes to INDIA Bloc leaders, seeks time to discuss assault case
In a letter to INDIA bloc leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar, the Aam Aadmi Party member complained she was subjected to "victim shaming and character assassination" for speaking up against the abuse.
Assault on Danish PM Mette Frederiksen: Suspect to face judge for questioning
The prime minister was able to walk away and had no outward signs of harm after the assault, Soren Kjergaard, who works as a barista in central Copenhagen, told mediapersons after seeing her being escorted away by security. Police said the man would be brought before the Copenhagen City Court for questioning at around 1 p.m. (1100 GMT), but declined to provide more detail.
Denmark's Prime Minister Frederiksen assaulted in central Copenhagen, man arrested
Two eyewitnesses, Anna Ravn and Marie Adrian, told the daily BT that they saw a man walking toward Frederiksen and then "pushing her hard on the shoulder so she was shoved aside." They stressed that the premier did not fall down.
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