Citizens for Justice and Peace
In riot-torn Muzaffarnagar, women fall prey to politics of ‘sexual violence’
22-Feb-2016
• 22 Feb 2016 • Hindustan Times (Mumbai) • Namita Kohli letters@hindustantimes.com MUZAFFARNAGAR : In Muzaffarnagar’s Kailawada village, outside the house of the Chaudharys, a small door in vibrant green opens into an expansive courtyard. The men step out, and stare at us with a mix of apprehension and suspicion. A little over a month…
JNU imbroglio: Govt scored a self-goal arresting Kanhaiya
22-Feb-2016
Monday, February 22, 2016 By Virendra Kapoor Anti-India issue receded into background due to sledgehammer approach AGREED, Kanhaiya Lal is not, repeat, not an anti-national. And did not deserve to be slapped with the sedition charge. Still, the question is why did he have to convene a meeting on February 9, which happens to be…
ABVP leader booked for ‘verbally abusing’ media persons
22-Feb-2016
Kendrapara, February 22, 2016 The police today registered a case against Abhilash Panda, ABVP state secretary, a senior police officer said. Panda had allegedly made unsavoury comments against the media persons yesterday during a function in Kendrapara Autonomous College here, he said. The case was registered under Indian Penal Code Section 294 (obscene act in…
‘Beef biryani’ at AMU not cow meat, say police
22-Feb-2016
PTI ALIGARH, February 21, 2016 Varsity spokesman clarifies that it is a common practice in India and abroad to refer to buffalo meat also as beef. A preliminary probe has found “no evidence” to suggest that cow meat was served at the Aligarh Muslim University’s college canteen as was claimed by some right wing groups,…
I’m being targeted over Dalit identity, says JNU student
22-Feb-2016
Kritika Sharma Sebastian Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Rama Naga, who is among those named in a sedition case for allegedly shouting anti-national slogans in the university and is wanted by the Delhi Police, said he was also being targeted over his Dalit identity. “The issue of slogans on February 9 is merely a pretext.…
I’m being targeted over Dalit identity, says JNU student
22-Feb-2016
Kritika Sharma Sebastian Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Rama Naga, who is among those named in a sedition case for allegedly shouting anti-national slogans in the university and is wanted by the Delhi Police, said he was also being targeted over his Dalit identity. “The issue of slogans on February 9 is merely a pretext.…
Umar Khalid’s sisters get threats, youngest unable to attend school
22-Feb-2016
“She is only 12. She does not fully comprehend what is happening and yet has to face messages of hate and violence,” said Umar’s eldest sister. Written by Pritha Chatterjee | New Delhi | Published:February 22, 2016 2:32 am With police on the lookout for Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid, one of the…
Aligarh mayor hardens her stand on AMU `beef’ row
22-Feb-2016
Feb 22 2016 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Eram Agha Aligarh: UP police says it has found “no evidence“ of cow meat on the Aligarh Muslim University campus in its initial probe. Investigations into the BJP allegations of beef being served at the AMU canteen are still on. The police’s initial findings drew a…
Cops find 1,500kg `beef’ at Kharghar toll plaza, 4 held
22-Feb-2016
Feb 22 2016 : The Times of India (Mumbai) George Mendonca Navi Mumbai:Acting on a tip-off provided by activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal about an alleged beef consignment being transported towards Mumbai along the Sion-Panvel highway , the police laid a trap at Kharghar toll plaza on Friday and waylaid three tempos. Slaughtered…
Drug addict arrested for molesting girl in subway
22-Feb-2016
Feb 22 2016 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Ahmed Ali Mumbai Low Security At Metro Cinema Underpass In one of the better-managed pedestrian subways of the city , a college girl was molested in the underpass at the Metro Cinema junction by a drug addict around noon on January 30.The incident came to light…