The Kerala High Court has allowed the mother of J.S. Sidharthan, a deceased student, to be impleaded in the bail petitions of the nine students arrested for his alleged ragging and assault. She claims that the CBI preliminary chargesheet indicates the active involvement of all the accused in her son’s assault and lynching. She argues that their release on bail could interfere with the investigation and intimidate witnesses. The court has scheduled the bail petition for hearing on May 22.
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A 35-year-old car driver in Salem was beaten to death by his friends during a quarrel. The driver was out drinking with his friends when the altercation occurred. He was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The three accused have been arrested and are in prison.
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The TMC alleges an unholy alliance between the NIA and BJP in West Bengal ahead of the elections. The NIA denies any malicious intent and terms the entire controversy as unfortunate. Political tensions rise as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses investigators of assaulting villagers.
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Deepak Sharma has been arrested for assaulting two women players of Khad FC during the Indian Women’s Football League. Mapusa police have taken him into custody and he will be produced in court for remand.
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Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff and long-time aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was assaulted with a hammer in Vilnius, Lithuania. The attack, believed to be politically motivated, left Volkov with injuries to his legs and arms. Authorities are investigating the incident, and Lithuania’s Foreign Affairs Minister has assured that the perpetrators will be held accountable. Volkov and other political associates had relocated to Lithuania after fleeing from Russia.
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Hundreds of Manipur police commandos protested against the abduction and assault of an additional SP and the indiscriminate firing by unidentified gunmen. The officers demanded swift action against the attackers, and Manipur CM N Biren Singh presented a vote-on-account, anticipating a tax loss of around Rs 800 crore due to the state’s unrest.
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Protests in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, turned violent as villagers ransacked the home of Ajit Maity, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, and assaulted him. The incident adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding the area after Enforcement Directorate officers were attacked during a search at another TMC leader’s house.
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Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been removed as an ambassador for King Charles’ British Asian Trust following the circulation of a video showing him assaulting a student. The Trust condemned all forms of violence and severed ties with Khan. In a clarification video, Khan denied alcohol involvement and justified his actions. However, the incident has received widespread criticism online.
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Two colleagues belonging to different religions were assaulted by a gang in Karnataka’s Haveri district. This incident marks the third case of moral policing in the region this month. Police arrested eight suspects linked to the attack.
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An FIR filed against an alleged orphanage in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, reveals the horrific abuse faced by 21 minor girls. The girls were subjected to various forms of physical and psychological abuse. The facility has been sealed and legal action depends on the High Court’s judgement. The focus now is on providing care, protection, and rehabilitation to the rescued girls who are traumatized. The Madhya Pradesh Child Welfare Committee is coordinating with other districts to support the girls.
