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Umesh Pal murder case: Sharpshooter killed in police encounter in UP’s Allahabad
Following the encounter, the police seized a bike and some weapons from the scene.
A man accused in the Umesh Pal murder case was killed in a police encounter. The Special Operations Group of the Uttar Pradesh Police and the district police shot the accused on Monday afternoon.
The Prayagraj Police killed the murder accused, identified as Arbaaz, under the limits of Dhoomanganj police station in UP’s Allahabad district. Arbaaz, a resident of Kaushambi, was one of the accused in the sensational murder of Umesh Pal who was the prime witness in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder.
Arbaaz and his accomplices were reportedly hiding near the Nehru Park area when a team of special operation group rushed to the scene and confronted the criminal. He sustained injuries during an exchange of fire. The police personnel took him to the SRN Hospital where the doctors declared him dead on arrival.
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Following the encounter, the police seized a bike and some weapons from the scene.
Umesh Pal was shot dead by an unidentified man while he was getting out of the backseat of a Hyundai Creta SUV in Prayagraj. The police, who scanned the CCTV footage, said the assailants came in a car and a bike with crude bombs in their bags.
Pal was attacked with crude bombs and shot outside his house on February 25. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but couldn’t survive. Pal’s autopsy report revealed that he was shot seven times.
Police said Arbaaz was the same person who was driving the SUV after the shootout incident. He had helped assailants to escape from the incident spot, police added.
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Asian Games: Manu Bhaker-Led Indian shooters win gold in 25m pistol event
With a score of 1759, the Indian team came out on top. The Republic of Korea won bronze in 1742, while China won silver in 1756.
On Wednesday, Day 4 of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, India added their first gold medal. The Women’s 25-meter Pistol trio event was won by the Indian shooting trio of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan. This is India’s fourth gold medal at the Asian Games 2023.
With a score of 1759, the Indian team came out on top. The Republic of Korea won bronze in 1742, while China won silver in 1756.
Esha (586) comes in fifth place, while Manu (590) wins the qualification round. Rhythm (583) comes in seventh place, but since only two shooters from each nation are allowed in the final, Rhythm is disqualified.
The Indian team of Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker, and Rhythm Sangwan won the 25m Pistol women’s team qualification earlier on Tuesday at the Asian Games 2023 with 876 points. Chinese Taipei and China are in the second and third spots, respectively.
In the accuracy round of the women’s 25m Pistol qualification, Bhaker is in first place with 294 points over China’s Sixuan Feng. Sangwan placed 11th with 290, while Esha took third with 292.
India now leads the team event with 876 points thanks to the cumulative score of the three athletes. With 874 points, China is not far behind. Bhaker, a gold medalist at the world championships, averaged 9.800 in the women’s 25-meter pistol accuracy qualification round. Esha’s score was 9.733.
In the three rounds, Bhaker shot 99, 97, and 98 while the Chinese shooter shot 96, 98, and 98. Esha also achieved marks of 96, 98, and 98, while the Vietnamese competitor scored 292 with marks of 97, 99, and 96.
India has put up an impressive show at the current Asiad, winning a total of 16 medals, including four gold, five silver, and seven bronze.
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Waheeda Rehman to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
Anurag Thakur further noted that at the time when the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been passed by the Parliament, Waheeda Rehman being awarded with the lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema.
Indian actor Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her stellar contribution to Indian cinema. She is regarded as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. The actor worked in more than 90 films, in a career spanning over five decades. Earlier, she was honoured with Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1972. She also received Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur announced that Waheeda Rehman is being bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema. He added that Waheeda Rehman has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films, prominently Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwai Aur Ghulam, Guide, Khamoshi and several others.
The Minister mentioned that the actor in her career spanning more than five decades has essayed her roles with extreme fitness, leading to a National Film Award for her role as a clanswoman in the film Reshma, Shera. He continued that Waheeda Rehman has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence with her hardwork.
Anurag Thakur further noted that at the time when the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) has been passed by the Parliament, Waheeda Rehman being awarded with the lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema. He added that the actor has dedicated her life after films to Philanthropy and the greater good of society.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the country’s highest award in the field of cinema. It is bestowed annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation which was established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The recipient is honoured for their remarkable contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
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Cauvery water dispute: Bengaluru bandh evokes partial response as public services function normally
Though cab services, autos and hotels, restaurants were seen operating, drivers and hotel operators asserted not many people were coming out to utilise the services.
The Bengaluru bandh summoned by farmers and Kannada organisations on Tuesday and supported by the BJP and JD(S) in protest against the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu evoked partial response as most of the public services were functioning normally. However, very few people ventured out in the streets.
Though cab services, autos and hotels, restaurants were seen operating, drivers and hotel operators asserted not many people were coming out to utilise the services. In Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses and Metro rail services, the usual rush was not seen. In addition, Ola-Uber Drivers Association and Hotel Owners Association have said that their services will be normal today.
On the other hand, Bengaluru Urban district Deputy Commissioner Dayananda K A has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the city on Tuesday, in wake of the bandh. Several private companies and firms, including those in the IT sector have asked their employees to work from home. Some shopping malls in the city have decided to remain shut. Many shops and establishments were also seen not functioning as usual in the morning hours.
Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti, which is an umbrella outfit of farmers’ associations and other organisations headed by farmer leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar, has given the call for today’s dawn-to-dusk (6 am to 6 pm) Bengaluru shutdown. Shanthakumar and other leaders of the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti were arrested by the police at the Mysuru Bank circle, as they were trying to hold a protest march towards Town Hall.
In addition, multiple activists of Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to demonstrate a protest. Farmers’ leaders and Kannada activists slammed the government for allegedly using police force to curtail the protests and bandh. Farmers and pro-Kannada organisations are further expected to stage a protest at the Freedom Park, which is a designated place for such demonstrations.
According to reports, city police have taken adequate security measures to respond to any violence that may happen during the protests. Nearly 100 platoons have been deployed. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda stated that prohibitory orders under Section 144 are in place across the city from midnight on Monday to midnight on Tuesday in the view of the bandh.
According to existing restrictions and court orders, there is no permission for any bandh or procession in the city, he added. On the other hand, a Karnataka bandh, a state-wide shutdown, was called on September 29 by Kannada Okkuta, an umbrella organisation for Kannada organisations, led by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj. They are not supporting today’s bandh.
