Delhi court sends Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, 96 others to 14-day judicial custody following violent Dalit protests
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi court sends Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, 96 others to 14-day judicial custody following violent Dalit protests

Firstpost  

A Delhi court sent Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and 96 others, arrested on charges of rioting and unlawful assembly following the violent protest in Tughlakabad area, to 14-day judicial custody, police said. New Delhi: A Delhi court sent Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and 96 others, arrested on charges of rioting and unlawful assembly following the violent protest in Tughlakabad area, to 14-day judicial custody on Thursday, police said. They were detained on Wednesday night after the protest against the demolition of a Ravidas temple and an FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code at Govindpuri police station. The protesters assaulted police with sticks, stones, and rods in which Anand Prakash, the SHO of Jaitpur police station, Head Constable Narendra of Hazrat Nizamudin police station and Sub-Inspector Jitender of Kalkaji police station were severely injured, the FIR stated.

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Calcutta High Court orders that Dalits be allowed entry into temple in Bengal’s Nadia district
5 days, 1 hour ago

Calcutta High Court orders that Dalits be allowed entry into temple in Bengal’s Nadia district

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court ordered on Friday that Dalits must be allowed inside a Hindu temple in West Bengal’s Nadia district. It added that the district judge should call for a report on the area from the local officer-in-charge of Kaliganj police station every three days to keep a close watch on the situation. “In case any crisis arises, the …

India lodges strong protest over arrest of ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, says ensure safety, security of Hindus
4 months ago

India lodges strong protest over arrest of ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, says ensure safety, security of Hindus

India TV News  

New Delhi: A day after Bangladesh police arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka, India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest against the arrest. A court in Bangladesh on Tuesday ordered to send to jail Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu …

Sambhal mosque survey violence: Supreme Court should take cognisance, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
4 months ago

Sambhal mosque survey violence: Supreme Court should take cognisance, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The Hindu  

In the wake of violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the Yogi Adityanath government of creating divisions while sitting in power and urged the Supreme Court to take cognisance of the matter and deliver justice. Three people were killed and scores of others, including security and administration personnel, injured as protesters opposing a …

Communal clash | Civic body razes ‘illegal’ shops in Maharashtra’s Naya Nagar
1 year, 2 months ago

Communal clash | Civic body razes ‘illegal’ shops in Maharashtra’s Naya Nagar

The Hindu  

"Illegal" roadside stalls in Naya Nagar area of Thane district which witnessed a communal clash two days back were razed by the civic body using bulldozers on Tuesday, officials said. Notably, the action by the Mira Bhaindar Municipal Corporation to demolish the "illegal" roadside stalls came a day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, …

2020 Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan, 12 others charged with attempt to murder
1 year, 2 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan, 12 others charged with attempt to murder

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday framed charges of attempt to murder, rioting, unlawful assembly and other related offences against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and 11 others in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi Riots. “HC Yograj, who is the complainant and an eyewitness to accused persons forming part of the armed unlawful …

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday framed charges of rioting, unlawful assembly and attempt to murder against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi and 11 others in a case concerning the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Both Ishrat Jahan and Khalid Saifi were also arrested in FIR 59 of 2020, the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy into the riots being …

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others
1 year, 2 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A city court has ordered the framing of charges of attempt to murder and rioting against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and eleven others in connection with a case relating to the 2020 Delhi riots. Yameen alias Yameen Coolerwala and Sharif Khan alias Sharif Khureji -- are named in the FIR registered at Jagat Puri …

Parliament Security Breach: Delhi Court Denies Bail To Accused Neelam Azad
1 year, 2 months ago

Parliament Security Breach: Delhi Court Denies Bail To Accused Neelam Azad

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Thursday denied bail to accused Neelam Azad, arrested over the security breach in the Parliament last year.Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur of Patiala House Courts dismissed the plea moved by Azad seeking bail in the case registered by the Delhi Police under Unlawful Activities Act. A Delhi Court on Thursday denied bail to accused Neelam Azad, …

Parliament security breach case: Accused Neelam Azad moves Delhi HC, calls police remand illegal
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament security breach case: Accused Neelam Azad moves Delhi HC, calls police remand illegal

The Hindu  

Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court alleging her police remand was illegal as she was not allowed to consult a legal practitioner of her choice to defend her during the trial court proceedings. In her petition, seeking a writ of habeas corpus directing her production before …

Four arrested in connection to firing on Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad
1 year, 8 months ago

Four arrested in connection to firing on Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad

Op India  

On the 1st of July, four accused were arrested for allegedly carrying out an attack on Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad, three days ago on 28th June. Attack on Bhim Army leader Chandra Shekhar Aazad | Dr Vipin Tada, SSP Saharanpur says, "Four accused have been arrested from Ambala, Haryana. On 28 June evening, the Bhim Army chief Chandra …

Protests in Lalganj over murder of Bhim Army leader; situation under control: Police
1 year, 11 months ago

Protests in Lalganj over murder of Bhim Army leader; situation under control: Police

Hindustan Times  

Police had to resort to firing in air to control the situation in Bihar’s Lalganj city on Friday after Dalit Sena activists protested during the funeral procession of Bhim Army district convenor and leader Rakesh Paswan, who was shot dead outside his residence near Vaishali district on Thursday late evening. Paswan was also associated with the Rashtriya Lok Janashakti Party, …

Will fight to ensure Madhya Pradesh gets tribal CM: Bhim Army chief Azad
2 years, 1 month ago

Will fight to ensure Madhya Pradesh gets tribal CM: Bhim Army chief Azad

Hindustan Times  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Sunday held a rally in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, where Assembly polls are likely at the end of the year, and asked people to ensure the state gets a tribal chief minister. Bhopal: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad during a party workers rally. Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, Azad said these …

2020 Delhi riots: SC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain
2 years, 4 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: SC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain

India TV News  

2020 Delhi riots : In a setback for former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain, the Supreme Court dismissed Tahir's plea against Delhi high court refusing to stay proceedings against him in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. A bench of justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravi Kumar said it is not inclined to interfere with the September 16 order …

Maharashtra: Over 100 booked for unlawful assembly following protests in Aurangabad
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra: Over 100 booked for unlawful assembly following protests in Aurangabad

Firstpost  

Aurangabad: An offence has been registered against over 100 demonstrators who staged an agitation in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad demanding action against suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her former party colleague Naveen Jindal over their alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammed, police said on Saturday. An offence has been registered under section 149 and other relevant provisions of the IPC and …

Delhi Violence: 25 arrested, prime accused remanded to police custody for 2 more days | 10 points
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Violence: 25 arrested, prime accused remanded to police custody for 2 more days | 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights So far, 25 persons have been arrested in the Delhi violence case. Two of the prime accused, Ansar and Aslam were sent to police custody for 2 more days. The Delhi Police registered an FIR against the organisers of Hanuman Jayanti procession. The Delhi Police continued to be in action today, in relation to the Jahangirpuri violence took place …

Members of Azad Samaj Party in police custody for protesting outside Ajit Pawar’s residence
3 years, 10 months ago

Members of Azad Samaj Party in police custody for protesting outside Ajit Pawar’s residence

Hindustan Times  

Ten members of Azad Samaj Party were remanded to three days in custody of Pune police by a local court in case of allegedly attacking police officials during a protest held in front of a residence of Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. The 10 in custody include Bhimrao Dattu Kamble, Abhijit Madhukar Gaikwad, Rafik Rustom Shaikh, Ankit Parshuram …

Will Contest Panchayat Polls in Uttar Pradesh: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad
4 years, 3 months ago

Will Contest Panchayat Polls in Uttar Pradesh: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad

News 18  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Tuesday said his party will field candidates in the upcoming panchyat polls in Uttar Pradesh. Before the 2022 assembly polls, the Azad Samaj Party will field candidates in the panchyat elections, said the Bhim Army chief, who was here to meet the district magistrate over the alleged delay in providing help to a Dalit …

Bhim Army chief wants ‘Y’ security cover for Hathras gang-rape victim’s family
4 years, 5 months ago

Bhim Army chief wants ‘Y’ security cover for Hathras gang-rape victim’s family

Hindustan Times  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad visited the family of Hathras gang-rape victim on Sunday and demanded that ‘Y’ security cover be provided to them. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad with the mother of the 19-year-old gang-rape victim “I demand ‘Y security’ for the family or I’ll take them to my house, they aren’t safe here. Azad’s demand came a day …

Hathras gangrape case: Village turned fortress, media denied entry as outrage intensifes
4 years, 5 months ago

Hathras gangrape case: Village turned fortress, media denied entry as outrage intensifes

India TV News  

Hathras gangrape case: Village turned fortress, media denied entry as outrage intensifes As outrage intensified on Friday over the rape, murder and hurried cremation of a 19-year-old girl, the Uttar Pradesh police is facing the heat over the way it has been handling the case. At the same time, on Friday also, Hathras remained centrestage of discussions as the government …

U.P. police ‘detained’ Bhim Army chief, its Delhi unit head, allege associates
4 years, 5 months ago

U.P. police ‘detained’ Bhim Army chief, its Delhi unit head, allege associates

The Hindu  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and its Delhi unit head, Himanshu Balmiki, have been detained by the Uttar Pradesh police while they were on their way to Hathras, accompanying the family of a 19-year-old Dalit gangrape victim, Azad’s associates alleged on Wednesday. According to functionaries of the Azad Samaj Party, which was launched by the Bhim Army chief in March, …

SP leader Javed Siddiqui & 34 others arrested over burning Dalit houses
4 years, 9 months ago

SP leader Javed Siddiqui & 34 others arrested over burning Dalit houses

Op India  

Samajwadi Party leader Javed Siddiqui and 34 others have been arrested over setting ablaze the houses of Dalits in the Dalit Basti of a village in Jaunpur. pic.twitter.com/vypw6dGUQu — ROHIT CHAHAL June 11, 2020 Cause of the communal clash As per reports, children from the scheduled caste community in the Bhadethi village took their buffalo to graze in a field …

Bihar: Dalit family beaten up by Bhim Army for their Hindu beliefs
4 years, 10 months ago

Bihar: Dalit family beaten up by Bhim Army for their Hindu beliefs

Op India  

A Dalit family in Bihar’s Kishanganj district has accused the local Bhim Army unit of attacking them for their beliefs, desecrating a temple as they object to their reverence for Hindu deities and saffron flags. FIR lodged by Santosh Ram The incident as narrated by one member of the Dalit family Birendra Ram, who has been named as accused in …

Hindu Mahasabha president, two Ayodhya seers put under house arrest before Uddhav Thackeray's arrival at makeshift Ram Temple
5 years ago

Hindu Mahasabha president, two Ayodhya seers put under house arrest before Uddhav Thackeray's arrival at makeshift Ram Temple

Firstpost  

Three seers who had threatened to greet Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray with black flag were put under house arrest ahead of the Shiv Sena chief’s visit to the makeshift temple in Ayodhya Ayodhya: The Ayodhya administration on Saturday, hours before the arrival of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray here to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla at the makeshift temple, put …

Chandrashekhar Azad dares RSS chief to contest elections
5 years, 1 month ago

Chandrashekhar Azad dares RSS chief to contest elections

India TV News  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Saturday asked RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to contest direct elections to test the actual public support for the "Manuvadi" agenda of the Sangh. Addressing a meeting of Bhim Army workers at the Reshimbaug Ground here, located close to the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh headquarters, Azad demanded ban on the Sangh to end "Manuvad". contest direct …

High court allows Bhim Army to hold meeting at ground near RSS HQ
5 years, 1 month ago

High court allows Bhim Army to hold meeting at ground near RSS HQ

India TV News  

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday allowed the Bhim Army to hold a meeting of its workers at Reshimbagh Ground here on February 22, but imposed certain conditions. The petition, filed by Bhim Army Nagpur district chief Praful Shende through his lawyer Firdos Mirza, said the outfit had got permission from the CP and Berar Education …

Bhim Army files petition in Bombay HC seeking permission for Chandra Shekar Aazad's rally in Nagpur’s Reshimbagh on 22 Feb
5 years, 1 month ago

Bhim Army files petition in Bombay HC seeking permission for Chandra Shekar Aazad's rally in Nagpur’s Reshimbagh on 22 Feb

Firstpost  

Nagpur: The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the Nagpur police commissioner on a petition filed by a Bhim Army functionary over permission to hold a rally in Reshimbaug area on 22 February. PTI The ground where the Bhim Army wants to hold a rally, to be addressed by its chief …

Bhim Army takes out protest march against SC ruling on reservation in promotions
5 years, 1 month ago

Bhim Army takes out protest march against SC ruling on reservation in promotions

India TV News  

A large number of Bhim Army members took out a protest march on Sunday against the Supreme Court's ruling that state governments are not bound to provide reservation in promotions in public services. Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad led the protest march from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar. Bhim Army spokesperson Harjeet Singh Bhatti said, "The judgment of the …

Chandra Shekhar Aazad leads Bhim Army march against SC ruling on SC/ST reservations from Delhi's Mandi House to Jantar Mantar
5 years, 1 month ago

Chandra Shekhar Aazad leads Bhim Army march against SC ruling on SC/ST reservations from Delhi's Mandi House to Jantar Mantar

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A large number of Bhim Army members took out a protest march on Sunday against the Supreme Court’s ruling that state governments are not bound to provide reservation in promotions in public services. Supporters of Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad during a protest march against the Supreme Court’s ruling that state governments are not bound to provide …

Bhim Army takes out protest march against SC ruling on reservation in promotions
5 years, 1 month ago

Bhim Army takes out protest march against SC ruling on reservation in promotions

The Hindu  

A large number of Bhim Army members took out a protest march on Sunday against the Supreme Court’s ruling that state governments are not bound to provide reservation in promotions in public services. Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad led the protest march from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar. Harjeet Singh Bhatti, the Bhim Army spokesperson, said, “The judgment of …

'Will be back soon': Bhim army chief lashes out post detention in Hyd over CAA protest, sent back to Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

'Will be back soon': Bhim army chief lashes out post detention in Hyd over CAA protest, sent back to Delhi

India TV News  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, who was on Sunday detained in Hyderabad while he was on his way to take part in an anti-CAA and NRC event, has now been sent to Delhi. Azad's detention comes days after he was released from Tihar prison in Delhi following his arrest for allegedly inciting people during an anti-CAA protest. Earlier today, the …

Delhi Court asks police to verify if Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad has office in National Capital, asks cops to submit report by 21 Jan
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Court asks police to verify if Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad has office in National Capital, asks cops to submit report by 21 Jan

Firstpost  

A court in Delhi on Saturday asked the Delhi Police to verify if Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad, who has been accused of inciting people during an anti-CAA protest at Jama Masjid here on 20 December, has an office in Delhi where he holds weekly meetings New Delhi: A court in Delhi on Saturday asked the Delhi Police to verify …

Chandrashekhar Azad appears in Jama Masjid before bail restriction apply
5 years, 2 months ago

Chandrashekhar Azad appears in Jama Masjid before bail restriction apply

Op India  

After spending almost a month in Tihar jail for defying prohibitory orders and allegedly instigating the crowd which turned violent near Delhi Gate on December 20, the Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad had been granted bail yesterday. Watch live: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad holds up a copy of India’s constitution outside the #JamaMasjid in Delhi. Bhim Army chief Chandra …

Chandrashekhar Azad returns to Jama Masjid after court asked him not to join any CAA protest
5 years, 2 months ago

Chandrashekhar Azad returns to Jama Masjid after court asked him not to join any CAA protest

India Today  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad has gone back to the Jama Masjid and was reading the Constitution. Chandrashekhar Azad was granted conditional bail by a Delhi court which allowed him to visit religious places but not join the CAA protests at Shaheen Bagh or Jamia Nagar. I am only following the court orders and will leave Delhi within the 24-hour …

Chandrashekhar Azad gets bail, to stay away from Delhi till elections
5 years, 2 months ago

Chandrashekhar Azad gets bail, to stay away from Delhi till elections

Op India  

An additional sessions court in Delhi has today granted bail to Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad in a case registered against him related to anti-CAA riots in Delhi’s Daryaganj area last month, after imposing various conditions and furnishing a bail bond of Rs 25,000. While hearing the case, Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau imposed certain conditions and ordered the Bhim …

Chandra Shekhar Azad gets bail in Daryaganj violence case: Court tells Bhim Army chief to leave Delhi for 4 weeks, but 'stay in Saharanpur'
5 years, 2 months ago

Chandra Shekhar Azad gets bail in Daryaganj violence case: Court tells Bhim Army chief to leave Delhi for 4 weeks, but 'stay in Saharanpur'

Firstpost  

A Delhi court granted bail to Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad on Wednesday in the case filed against him for an incident of violence during an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest in the National Capital’s Daryaganj on 20 December. Calling Delhi Police’s investigation and arrests made during anti-CAA protests as “discriminatory”, Lau noted that the speech made by Azad at …

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad seeks bail in Daryaganj violence case; plea to be heard tomorrow
5 years, 2 months ago

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad seeks bail in Daryaganj violence case; plea to be heard tomorrow

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad sought bail in a local court on Monday in connection with violence during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest in Daryaganj area, claiming that police invoked “boilerplate” charges against him and arrested him “mechanically” without following the due process of law. PTI The bail plea, filed through advocate Mehmood Pracha, alleged that no specific incriminating …

'Give Urgent Medical Treatment To Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad If Required' : Delhi Court Directs Tihar Jail Authorities
5 years, 2 months ago

'Give Urgent Medical Treatment To Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad If Required' : Delhi Court Directs Tihar Jail Authorities

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday passed an interim direction to the Tihar jail authorities to provide urgent medical treatment to Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad if the same is required.Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Atul Verma of Tis Hazari courts adjourned the hearing of application filed by Azad for medical treatment in custody till 2 PM tomorrow, as the Daryaganj police …

Ant-CAA Protest: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad Moves Court Seeking Medical Treatment
5 years, 2 months ago

Ant-CAA Protest: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad Moves Court Seeking Medical Treatment

Live Law  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, arrested in connection with violence in old Delhi's Daryaganj area, moved a court here on Monday through his lawyer seeking a direction to the jail authorities to provide him treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the national capital.The application claimed that Azad was suffering from polucythemia, a disease of blood. Bhim …

Bhim Army joins CAA stir in Delhi, raises pitch for Azad's release
5 years, 2 months ago

Bhim Army joins CAA stir in Delhi, raises pitch for Azad's release

India TV News  

Bhim Army members on Thursday joined the anti-citizenship law protesters at Shaheen Bagh here and demanded the release of their outfit's chief Chandrashekhar Azad. Carrying posters of Azad and B R Ambedkar, the father of India's Constitution, scores of members of the Dalit emancipation outfit raised slogans like "Bahujan-Muslim Ekta Zindabad" and "Jai Bhim". Bhim Army's Delhi unit president Himanshu …

Anti-CAA protests: Mayawati alleges Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar got himself jailed to cut into BSP votes in upcoming Delhi elections
5 years, 3 months ago

Anti-CAA protests: Mayawati alleges Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar got himself jailed to cut into BSP votes in upcoming Delhi elections

Op India  

Dalit leader and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati took to Twitter to warn BSP supporters against supporting Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad. के मज़बूत राज्यों में षड़यन्त्र के तहत चुनाव के करीब वहाँ पार्टी के वोटों को प्रभावित करने वाले मुद्दे पर, प्रदर्शन आदि करके फिर जबरन जेल चला जाता है। — Mayawati December 22, 2019 Taking a veiled dig …

Delhi CAA Protests : Karkardooma Magistrate Remands 11 Accused To 14 Days' Judicial Custody
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi CAA Protests : Karkardooma Magistrate Remands 11 Accused To 14 Days' Judicial Custody

Live Law  

A Metropolitan Magistrate at Karkardooma, Delhi on Saturday remanded 11 persons, who were arrested by Sememapuri Police on Friday night for allegedly indulging in violence during anti-CAA protests, to 14 days of judicial custody.The offences invoked in the FIR included Sections 307, 143/149, 147/148, 143/149, 147/148, 186/332/353 and 109 of the Indian Penal Code. Opposing the custody application, Advocate Nitya …

Who is Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad?
5 years, 3 months ago

Who is Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad?

India TV News  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was detained from Jama Masjid hours after he gave a slip to Delhi Police who was searching for him during Friday's anti-CAA protests in the national capital. However, after several hours of drama followed by violent clashes in Delhi's Daryaganj, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was finally detained on early Saturday. Hailing from Ghadkhauli village …

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar detained from Jama Masjid
5 years, 3 months ago

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar detained from Jama Masjid

India TV News  

Hours after massive anti-CAA protests in Delhi, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was taken into police custody from outside the Jama Masjid in the early hours on Saturday morning. Delhi: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad has been detained by Police from Jama Masjid. pic.twitter.com/KiuZLiJ13U — ANI December 20, 2019 Asked how he breached the tight security ring outside the Jama …

Bhim Army chief detained by Delhi police at Daryaganj
5 years, 3 months ago

Bhim Army chief detained by Delhi police at Daryaganj

Op India  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad surfaced at the Jama Masjid in Delhi today, dramatically defying a ban on protests amidst heavy police presence. The Delhi Police had denied permission to Chandrashekhar Azad’s protest march against the Citizenship Act from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar. #WATCH Delhi: Protest at Jama Masjid against #CitizenshipAmendmentAct Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad also present. Azad …

Muslims plan march in support of Ravidas temple
5 years, 6 months ago

Muslims plan march in support of Ravidas temple

India TV News  

Muslims have decided to extend a helping hand to Dalits in the Ravidas temple demolition row and will hold a march here on Sunday to show their solidarity with Dalits. Many prominent religious figures, including Maulana Fazlul Manan of Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow, are likely to take part in the march. "To show solidarity with the Scheduled Caste community …

Shadow of Dalit politics on Tughlaqbad protest
5 years, 6 months ago

Shadow of Dalit politics on Tughlaqbad protest

The Quint  

New Delhi, Aug 29 The chants of "Mandir wahin banayenge" reverberated the national capital on August 21 as thousands staged protests here. The police arrested around 100 protestors including Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad. With general disdain for political representatives from the SC/ST community who are viewed to have deserted the cause, Bhim Army has emerged as a major pressure …

Ravidas Temple Protest: Azad & Others Get 14-Day Judicial Custody
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravidas Temple Protest: Azad & Others Get 14-Day Judicial Custody

The Quint  

The Bahujan Samaj Party, on Thursday, distanced itself from the violent Dalit protest in New Delhi's Tughlakabad area over the demolition of a Ravidas temple, stressing that all its struggles do not breach the law in any manner. Taking to Twitter, BSP President Mayawati said, "The incidents of vandalism that have taken place in Delhi, especially in Tughlakabad, are unfair …

Ravidas Mandir row: Chandrashekhar arrested; police baton charge Bhim Army protestors
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravidas Mandir row: Chandrashekhar arrested; police baton charge Bhim Army protestors

India TV News  

The Delhi Police has arrested 96 persons, including Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on charges of rioting and unlawful assembly, officials said on Thursday. Police resorted to baton charge activists of Bhim Army during a rally to protest against the demolishment of Ravidas Mandir in Tughlakabad on the orders of the Supreme Court, near Ravidas Chowk in New Delhi, Delhi …

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad arrested after 'unruly' protests over demolition of Sant Ravidas temple, to be produced in court today
5 years, 7 months ago

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad arrested after 'unruly' protests over demolition of Sant Ravidas temple, to be produced in court today

Firstpost  

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad has been arrested on charges of rioting and unlawful assembly after the Dalit protests over the Ravidas temple demolition turned violent, and will be produced before a court on Thursday, a police official said. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was on Thursday arrested on charges of rioting after protests by members of the Dalits community …

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