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Mob lynching: SC asks states, UT to file replies in 2 weeks
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 24 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday asked eight states and one union territory (UT) to file their replies within two weeks in connection with its directives to contain mob lynching incidents.
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Manipur lynching: 5 arrested, cop suspended
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Sep 18 (ANI): Five people have been arrested and a police official has been suspended in connection with Manipur mob lynching case. Eight other prime accused are still on the run.
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Bihar cabinet approves Rs. 1 lakh interim relief for mob violence victims
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Sept 13 (ANI): The Bihar cabinet on Thursday granted its approval for Bihar lynching and mob violence victim compensation scheme-2018 under the ambit of the department of legal affairs. The scheme will come into force with immediate effect.
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False information led to mob lynching in India: US expert
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 12 (ANI): Geysha Gonzalez, associate director for the Eurasia centre at the Atlantic Council, on Wednesday asserted that "in India, circulation of false information via messaging app has led to some mob lynching incidents."
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Rakbar Khan lynching: SC to hear court-monitored probe plea
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court will next week hear a plea by Alwar lynching victim Rakbar Khan's family, who sought a court-monitored probe on Monday. The plea also sought transfer of the trial out of Rajasthan.
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Alwar lynching case: 3 charged with murder
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Alwar (Rajasthan), Sep 07 (ANI): The Alwar police on Friday charged three men linked to the murder of Rakbat Khan, who was brutally beaten by a mob on suspicion of cow smuggling that eventually led to his death.
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Hapur lynching probe to be conducted under Meerut IG: SC
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 5 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the investigation in the Hapur lynching case will be conducted under the supervision of Meerut's Inspector General of Police (IG).
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UP: Man lynched over buffalo theft suspicion
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 30 (ANI): In another heart-wrenching mob lynching incident, a man was allegedly beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly city by the villagers on the suspicions of cattle theft.
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India's role should be to balance US, China: Rahul
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Hamburg [Germany], Aug 23 (ANI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi opined that much like Europe, India's role should be to balance the United States and China.
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RS Prasad suggests WhatsApp CEO measures to contain fake news
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Union Information Technology and Law Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday held a "productive meeting" with WhatsApp CEO, Chris Daniels and suggested few measures to check circulation of fake news through the messaging app.
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Alwar lynching case: SC seeks detailed response from Rajasthan govt
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 20 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed affidavit from the Rajasthan government giving details of the action taken by them with regard to the incidents of lynching in the state.
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Hapur lynching case: SC directs police to ensure protection to witnesses
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Aug 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday directed Meerut Inspector General of Police to ensure protection to the witnesses in the Hapur lynching case.
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