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Express Tribune
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Section 144 to remain in place across Punjab during Muharram
Listen to article The Punjab government has decided to enforce Section 144 across the province in view of Muharram-ul-Haram, as part of efforts to maintain law and order and prevent sectarian unrest. The ban will be in effect from the 1st to the 10th of Muharram and will prohibit the display of weapons, fireworks, and any material likely to incite sectarian or religious tensions in public spaces without prior permission from authorities, Express News reported. Double riding will be banned on Muharram 9 and 10, though senior citizens, women, and law enforcement personnel will be exempt from this restriction. Authorities have clarified that no new processions or changes in traditional Majalis routes will be permitted. Public statements or content that promote sectarian or ethnic hatred, whether through devices or social media platforms, are also banned under the order. Read: Strict Muharram security promised Additionally, residents are prohibited from building structures such as posts or collecting stones, bottles, or debris on rooftops along procession routes. Spectators will not be allowed to gather on rooftops or shop ledges during the processions. Apart from the double riding ban, all other restrictions will remain effective throughout the first ten days of Muharram. Meanwhile, security has been ramped up in the provincial capital. The Dolphin Squad and Police Response Unit have been placed on high alert to ensure safety during Muharram activities. In a recent operation, Dolphin Force recovered firearms from a suspicious black-tinted vehicle on Multan Road, arresting five suspects. Recovered items included two rifles, three pistols, dozens of bullets, and magazines. According to SP Dolphin Arslan Zahid, the suspects—Kashif Ali, Muhammad Rahat, Azeem Anwar, Muhammad Mansab, and Basharat Ali—have been handed over to the Chuhang police station for further legal proceedings. Previously, the Punjab government has rolled out a comprehensive security plan for Muharram, incorporating digital surveillance, inter-agency coordination, and infrastructure safety measures to ensure peaceful religious observances across the province. According to the Home Department, Muharram is likely to begin on June 26 or 27, subject to moon sighting. A digital portal has been activated to monitor majalis, procession routes, and sensitive sites, with deputy commissioners instructed to upload relevant data within five days. The system will be managed by Kamran Taj from the Home Department's MIS section. To bolster security, the department has formally requested the deployment of Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers, asking for location and duration details within a week. The request also includes mobile signal jamming in specific high-risk zones. To prevent sectarian unrest, the government has directed that non-Shia religious gatherings remain physically separate from Shia events.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- India Gazette
Delhi: LG accords sanction to prosecute two police officials in embezzlement case
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute two Delhi Police officials in connection with an embezzlement case, according to a statement on Wednesday. Saxena has granted approval under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr. PC), 1973, to initiate prosecution against Head Constable (Exe.) Rakesh Sharma and Constable (Exe.) Khushi Ram of the Delhi Police. The policemen -- a head constable and a constable -- were booked by Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing in 2018 for committing embezzlement, forgery, among other offences under various provisions of the IPC and the Information Technology Act, the statement said. Furthermore, the possibility of disciplinary action against the concerned police officials is also under consideration, pending the outcome of the prosecution. According to the release, the case, registered on May 14, 2018, under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 201, and 120-B of the IPC, along with Section 66 of the IT Act-2000, stems from an internal inquiry within the Licensing Unit of the Delhi Police. The inquiry revealed discrepancies in the deposit of fees related to the issuance and renewal of licenses of CPL, Hotels/Guest Houses, Eating Houses and Press, including arms licenses. Investigations revealed that instead of issuing system-generated receipts, cash was collected through fraudulently generated fake receipts. These transactions were not accounted for in the government records, leading to the misappropriation of funds and a loss to the government exchequer. It was also found that some files were deleted from computers, and related documents were missing. The alleged embezzlement occurred between September 1, 2016, and February 20, 2018, the statement said. The investigation further indicated that forged fee receipts were predominantly issued at Arms License Renewal Counter No. 2, manned by Head Constable Rakesh Sharma during the period of March 2017 to February 2018, despite the presence of other renewal counters. This pointed to a potential collusion between the Dealing Assistant and the Cashier, Ct. Khushi Ram. Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports and the charge sheet filed by the EOW have concluded that there is sufficient evidence against Head Constable (HC) Rakesh Sharma and Constable Khushi Ram. The Home Department, GNCTD, after reviewing the case, submitted that the investigation revealed a conspiracy between the Cashier, Ct. Khushi Ram, and the Dealing Assistant, HC Rakesh Sharma, to issue forged fee receipts for arms license renewals. They allegedly created a fake receipt format, bypassing the official cash application software, and printed receipts using the same printer as genuine receipts. While according sanction under Section 197 Cr. PC, the LG has also directed the Home Department to re-examine the request of Delhi Police for the grant of sanction under Section 140 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978. (ANI)
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Amarnath Yatra route declared 'no flying zone' from July 1 to August 10
The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared all routes leading to the Amarnath cave shrine a "no-flying zone" from July 1 to August 10, 2025, prohibiting the use of drones, balloons and other aviation directive, issued by the Union Territory's Home Department, follows a security advisory from the Union Home Ministry and is aimed at bolstering the security arrangements for this year's Amarnath annual pilgrimage, which is scheduled to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 8, is considered one of the most sensitive religious events in the region from a security standpoint. The decision to impose airspace restrictions comes in the wake of heightened terror threat inputs flagged by intelligence agencies, especially after the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow. Sources within the security grid described the move as a precautionary measure in response to the prevailing threat environment. The recent escalation in tensions, including a four-day armed conflict between India and Pakistan in May, has further reinforced the need for tight security this preparation, security forces have launched 'Operation Shiva' to ensure the safety of pilgrims along both the Pahalgam and Baltal axes. Nearly 50,000 paramilitary personnel, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, will conduct daily road opening operations to detect and defuse explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the pilgrimage the first time, jammers will be deployed to protect the yatra convoy during its movement. Security forces have already taken over the designated yatra paths, and additional deployments are in place across the Union say the layered security strategy, along with technological measures like jammers and UAV restrictions, is expected to enhance the overall safety of the thousands of pilgrims who undertake the journey to the Himalayan shrine every year.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Haryana CM directs 'all-out' war against criminals, emphasizes zero-tolerance for crime
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired a high level reviewing meeting to assess the law and order situation in the state and the ongoing excise auctions in Haryana. While issuing stern directives to the Home Department to launch a 'High Octane drive' against criminals and ensure a responsive police presence across Haryana, the Chief Minister declared that maintaining a robust law and order is the utmost priority of the government, as per press release. The Chief Minister expressed concern over the reported incident of murder of an excise licensee in Kurukshetra and directed the DGP to take prompt action against the culprits. Nayab Singh Saini also asked the DGP to take immediate steps to provide security to all citizens who reported threats and extortion calls and asked for issuance of a dedicated phone number and its linking with 112 for such reporting, it mentioned. While reviewing the performance of Excise & Taxation Department, CM also directed officers to complete the auction process and ensure the due revenue is realized. In the excise auction, the state has been able to auction majority of the excise zones with 934 excise zones auctioned so far and secure significantly higher revenue of Rs. 11,054 Cr as compared to last year's Rs. 5037 crores. The excise auctions have so far attracted a good response during the auctions, mentioned the press release. According to the officials, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini issued stringent directives to the police force, emphasizing a highly visible presence that is pro people and fearsome for criminals. The Chief Minister underscored the importance of instilling fear of law among wrongdoers and anti-social elements, thereby ensuring a decisively safer environment for the citizens, press release added. CM mandated that regular and rigorous monitoring of these critical cases must be ensured at the highest levels. He also directed that the State Task Force (STF) should be provided with more manpower and resources to expedite the resolution of all pending cases within a strict time-bound framework, leaving no gangster or unpunished occurred at large. (ANI)
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
All Amarnath Yatra Routes Declared 'No Fly Zones' Between July 1 And Aug 10
Srinagar: J&K administration on Tuesday declared all Amarnath Yatra routes as 'no fly zones' between July 1 and August 10 as a security measure to provide foolproof security to the upcoming Yatra. An order issued by the Home Department said that the Lt Governor (L-G) has given strict security directives regarding aerial activity during the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025, declaring all Yatra routes as "No Flying Zones" between July 1 and August 10, 2025. "In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2025, which is scheduled we.f. 03.07.2025 to 09.08.2025, various security arrangements are being undertaken for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the Yatra, and all the stakeholders have discussed the prevailing security scenario and have proposed additional logistics provisions," reads an official order. It added that the Ministry of Home Affairs have also advised that the entire route of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2025 may be declared as 'No Flying Zone' w.e.f. July 01 to August 10, 2025. The government said that to ensure strengthened security during the Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2025, all the routes of Shri Amarnathji Yatra are hereby declared as 'No Flying Zone' including both Pahalgam axis and Baltal axis and thus, flying of any kind of aviation platforms and devices including UAVs, Drones, Balloons, etc. is prohibited. "These restrictions will not be applicable in the cases of medical evacuation, disaster management and for surveillance by security forces. A detailed SOP for such exceptions will be issued subsequently," it said. Officials have claimed that all security arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra.
