Recently 11 convicted felons to life imprisonment in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case 2002 were released from Godhra sub-jail on August 15. The decision came after a panel set up by the Gujrat government approved their application for release.
Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Raj Kumar stated that the remission application was accepted only because they completed 14 years in jail along with external factors such as age, behavior with other inmates, and others.
If you don’t know about the 2002 gang rape case then let me tell you. In 2002 during communal violence, bilkis bano, a 21-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped by 11 people. She was 5 months pregnant at that time, and 7 members of her family were also killed during the riots.
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What really happened in 2002 with Bilkis Bano?
On February 28, 2002, communal violence erupted in the state of Gujrat because Sabarmati Express was set on fire causing the deaths of 59 pilgrims and kar sewaks while returning from Ayodhya.
In order to escape the chaos and arson in her village Radhikpur in Dahod district happened on the occasion of Bakr-Id, Bilkis Bano fled her village along with her 3 a-half-year-old daughters at that time and 15 family members of her family.
On March 3, 2002, the family reached Chapparwad village. Based on the information in the charge sheet, they were attacked by 20-30 people with swords and sticks. Out of the 11 were men who raped her.
Bilkis Bano along with her mother and other women in the group were raped and assaulted. Out of a Muslim family of 17 people, 8 were found dead, and 6 were missing. Only Nilkis, a 3-year-old, and a man survived the attack.
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Rape and assault made bilkis bano unconscious for almost 3 and a half hours after the attack. After she gained consciousness she got a hold of some clothes from advasi women and reached nearby Limkheda police station and met a home guard. She registered a complaint with Head Constable Somabhai Gori who, according to the CBI, “suppressed material facts and wrote a distorted and truncated version” of her complaint.
Later Bilkis Bano was taken to the public hospital for medical examination after reaching the Godhra relief camp. She got a little relief when her case was taken by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Supreme Court, which later ordered a CBI investigation.
What happened in the CBI investigation?
After the investigation, CBI concluded that the post-mortem exam should be done in order to protect the accused. Also, CBI examined the corpse and found those killed in the attack didn’t have their head, It was done so that the bodies cannot be identified. Such type of practice was quite common as killers know how bodies are identified, if the police can’t know who the person is then they won’t get caught.
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How did the case proceeds in the trial?
Due to the constant death threats received by Bilkis, the case was shifted to Maharastra from Gujrat. In Mumbai court, charges were filed against 19 accused men, including a government doctor and 6 police officers.
In January 2008, the special court found 11 accused men guilty of conspiring to rape a pregnant woman, murder, unlawful assembly, and of charges under other sections of the Indian Penal Code. The Head Constable was among the convicted because of making false records to save the accused.
7 accused were acquitted by the court due to lack of evidence. Also, one person died during the trial. The court also held Naresh Kumar Mordhiya (deceased), Govindbhai Nai, Jaswantbhai Nai molested Bilkis along with Shailesh Bhatt killed her daughter Saleha by smashing her head on the ground.
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Among others who were convicted were Radheshyam Shah, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Pradeep Vohania, Bakabhai Vohania, Rajubhai Soni, Nitesh Bhatt, Ramesh Chandana, and Head Constable Somabhai Gori.
Despite being bystanders in the rape case (excluding Gori), these accused were also convicted murder, as being part of “an unlawful assembly” that adds the liability of the crime, as the court stated. Court ordered life imprisonment for all 11 convicts.
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Seven wards of Delhi Police officials have emerged successful in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)’s civil services examination. Delhi Police Commissioner, Sanjay Arora, congratulated the achievers and expressed his pride in their accomplishments. The successful candidates include Srishti Dabas, Rupal Rana, Manoj Kumar, Rhythm Anand, Buddhi Akhil, Udit Kadian, and Naman Jain.
Commissioner Arora took to social media to extend his felicitations, stating, “Many many congratulations to the children and friends of the Delhi Police family for achieving success in the #UPSC2024 exam.” The news brings joy and pride to the Delhi Police fraternity as these individuals have made significant strides in their careers.
Srishti Dabas secured Rank 6 in the prestigious exam, followed by Rupal Rana at Rank 26, Manoj Kumar at Rank 120, Rhythm Anand at Rank 142, Buddhi Akhil at Rank 321, Udit Kadian at Rank 375, and Naman Jain at Rank 676. These remarkable achievements reflect the dedication and hard work put in by these individuals to reach this milestone in their careers.
The UPSC recently announced the results for the Civil Services Exam 2023, with Aditya Srivastava securing the top position. A total of 180 candidates have been selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 200 for the Indian Police Service (IPC), and 37 for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). The success of these Delhi Police wards highlights their commitment to public service and their potential to serve the nation in prestigious roles.
The commendable performance of these candidates not only brings honor to their families and the Delhi Police force but also serves as an inspiration for others aspiring to join the civil services. The achievement underscores the importance of hard work, dedication, and perseverance in pursuing one’s goals and making a positive impact on society.
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed deep concern over the tension between Israel and Iran, highlighting the potential for a global crisis. Speaking at an event in Rajajinagar, he emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to tackle such issues.
Jaishankar, at an interactive session titled ‘Vishwa Bandhu Bharat’, stressed the impact of tensions between countries on global economy. He stated, “Such tensions will lead to an increase in oil prices, food prices, and inflation. The only panacea for all such global problems is the concept of ‘Vishwa Bandhu’.”
The minister also mentioned the challenges faced by an Indian ship caught in the turmoil in Iran with 17 Indian nationals on board. He assured efforts being made to ensure their safe return and highlighted the responsibility to evacuate about 18 lakh Indians in the region promptly.
Addressing the broader geopolitical landscape, Jaishankar pointed out various global crises, including tension in Ukraine, ongoing war in Gaza, and disturbance in the Indian Pacific region. He called for mature leadership to address these challenges, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative approach over unilateral actions.India’s active role in global forums, like the G20 Presidency, has drawn attention to the issues faced by the Global South, he added.
In conclusion, Jaishankar reiterated the importance of diplomatic efforts and international cooperation to navigate through the current global challenges effectively. He emphasized India’s commitment to addressing such issues and playing a constructive role in shaping a peaceful global order.–IANS mka/arm
In Maharashtra, in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha elections, political defectors are making waves as parties from both MahaYuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi alliances are welcoming them with open arms. Several leaders who switched parties or returned have secured nominations for various constituencies.
Archana Patil, a former BJP leader and wife of legislator Rana Jagjit Singh Patil, joined NCP led by Ajit Pawar and is nominated from Dharashiv against her brother-in-law Omraje Nimbalkar of Shiv Sena-UBT.
Former Shiv Sena deputy leader Shivajirao Adhalrao joined NCP and will contest from Shirur against sitting MP Amol Kolhe after losing to him in 2019 elections. Adhalrao represented Shirur thrice before switching parties.
Congress legislator Raju Parwe left his party to join Shiv Sena and is nominated from Ramtek, challenging the incumbent MP Shyamkumar Barve of Congress.
BJP leader Karan Pawar joined Shiv Sena-UBT and will contest from Jalgaon against BJP candidate Smita Wagh. Bajrang Sonawane deserted Ajit Pawar to join NCP-SP and is fielded from Beed against BJP’s Pankaja Munde.
NCP legislator Nilesh Lanke from Parner switched back to NCP-SP and will contest from Ahmednagar against BJP nominee Sujay Vikhe-Patil. BJP leader Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil left his party to join NCP-SP and will contest from Madha against BJP nominee Ranjit Sinh Naik-Nimbalkar.
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