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Man hacked, burnt alive in Rajasthan over alleged love jihad, family wants culprit hanged

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo caption: Screen-grab of Shambhulal Raigar, the main accused in the case. The victim Afrazul (inset). Photo credit: Agencies.

A video of the incident that happened in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district has gone viral, perpetrator seen saying those who wage love jihad will meet same fate

In a blood-curdling incident, a 47-year-old man was hacked by an axe and then burnt alive in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district on Wednesday for an allegedly love affair that his murderer termed as a case of ‘love jihad’. A video of the incident, reportedly recorded by the 14-year-old nephew of the killer has gone viral on social media and was even seen by the family of the deceased which has demanded death penalty for the culprits.

The chilling video shows the main accused, now identified by the Rajasthan police as one Shambhulal Raigar, hitting the victim – Afrazul Khan, a labourer from West Bengal’s Malda district – with an axe and screaming “jihadiyon hamare desh se hat jao” (jihadis, leave our country). Raigar then pours petrol over Afrazul and flicks a lit up matchstick at him, setting him on fire. While the man screams and eventually dies – all recorded on the video – Raigar can be heard saying all those who indulge in ‘love jihad’ will be met with the same fate.

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On Thursday, the police arrested Raigar and detained his 14-year-old nephew after they were recognised by villagers near the scene of the crime from the video of the incident. Rajasthan DGP, OP Galhotra told reporters: “This is a brutal crime. Prima facie it does not look like this is done by a normal human being.”

At Afrazul’s home in Saiyadpur in West Bengal’s Malda district, his inconsolable family members demanded that the killers must be hanged.

“We want those who killed my husband so brutally and showed it to the world to be hanged. I want justice. He was only killed because he was a Muslim. Yesterday, at around 3 pm, we received a call from Rajasthan Police and were told that my husband has been murdered,” Afrzul’s wife, Gul Bahar Bibi, was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.

The victim’s family members said that they had also seen the horrifying video of Afrazul being hacked and then burnt alive.

Afrazul’s daughter, Rajina told reporters: “They butchered my father like an animal before setting him on fire. We do not know what love jihad is. He has grandchildren. I want those who killed him to suffer in the same manner. I have seen the video and the cries of my helpless father while he was being killed.”

According to media reports, Afrazul, a father of three girls, was scheduled to return to his home in Saiyadpur later this month to arrange for the wedding of his youngest daughter. His family members claimed that he had been working in Rajasthan for the past 12 years as an unskilled labourer and that he would visit home every two months.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has condemned the brutal murder while her Rajasthan counterpart, Vasundhara Raje, is yet to break her silence on the incident that clearly highlights the deteriorating law and order situation in her state. Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria termed the incident as “shocking” and added that the “accused has been arrested and a special investigation team (SIT) has been set up for investigation in the case.”

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Delhi LG VK Saxena directs probe into remarks against Kangana Ranaut by Congress leader Supriya Shrinate

The Delhi Police will investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose.

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Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today sought a detailed probe from Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora in relation with the alleged defamatory social media post made by Congress’s Supriya Shrinate against actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.

Reportedly, BJP candidate from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj had given a complaint to the LG seeking probe and registration of an FIR against Shrinate for outraging the modesty of a woman. Subsequently, the Delhi LG has forwarded the complaint to the Delhi Police Commissioner, directing a scientific investigation in the matter and initiation of legal action, if necessary.

Reports said that the Delhi Police will also investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose. A major controversy erupted on Monday after an objectionable post from Supriya Shrinate’s social media handle against Kangana Ranaut, who has been announced as the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi.

Responding to the remarks, Kangana Ranaut said that they must free the daughters from the shackles of prejudices and must rise above the curiosity about their body parts. She added that people must refrain from using sex workers’ challenging lives or circumstances as some kind of abuse or slur. She concluded that every woman deserves her dignity. As the controversy intensified, the Congress leader asserted that someone else had posted the objectionable content from her handle. 

Meanwhile, the Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for her derogatory remarks against Kangana Ranaut. The Election Commission observed that the remarks are undignified and in a bad taste. The election body asked the Congress leader to respond to the commission by Friday. In the notice, the Election Commission stated that the statements made by the leader is prima facie violative of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. 

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Bollywood actor Govinda joins Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now.

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Bollywood actor Govinda joined Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. In 2004 Govinda contested from Mumbai North Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket and earned the nickname of a giant slayer as he defeated BJP’s Ram Naik. He resigned from the party and said that he had decided to take a break from politics.

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now. He said his parents had a good relationship with Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hedge met the Bollywood actor at his residence in Juhu. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said the actor’s joining the Shiv Sena does not come with a rider. Govinda said whatever work is assigned to him, he will do it to the best of the ability. He said he was a part of the 14th Lok Sabha and has returned to politics after 14 years.

Speaking about his role in politics, the actor said he would transform the film city of Mumbai. He did not reply when he was asked about contesting elections. Govinda said everybody has seen the same level of progress in Maharashtra in the last 2 years, as it has been seen in the country in the last 10 years. He said he is going to focus on the beautification of the state and work towards the growth of art and culture.

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To browbeat, bully others is vintage Congress, says PM Modi after lawyers express concern over attempts to undermine judiciary

Lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.

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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party after more than 600 lawyers and some bar associations across the country wrote to the Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing concerns over attempts to undermine the judiciary’s integrity using political and professional pressure.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote that to browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture. He recalled that five decades ago, the party itself had called for a committed judiciary, adding that they shamelessly want commitment from others for their selfish interests, but desist from any commitment towards the nation. He concluded that no wonder, 140 crore Indians are rejecting them.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments followed after lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.

The lawyers said the tactics used by the vested interest group are damaging the courts and threatening democratic fabric. They stated that Chief Justice Chandrachud’s leadership is crucial in these tough times and the Supreme Court should stand strong, adding it is not the time to maintain dignified silence.

Without naming, the letter also targeted a section of lawyers and alleged they defend politicians by day and then try to influence judges through the media at night. Furthermore, they claimed that some elements are trying to influence who the judges are in their cases and spread lies on social media to put pressure on the judges to decide in a particular way.

In addition, the All Manipur Bar Association had also written to CJI DY Chandrachud highlighting the need to speak out against underhanded attacks on the judiciary on Wednesday. In its letter, the bar association said that it was extremely concerned about recent trends where vested interest groups were trying to defame the courts with frivolous logic and stale political agendas.

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