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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Another accused held in case of fake loan docus used to secure bail
Indore: The crime branch of Indore police on Tuesday arrested another wanted accused, who was absconding for the past three years, in the case involving fake loan passbooks used to secure bail from courts. With the arrest of the accused, 35-year-old Akram, a resident of Khajrana, the total number of accused held in the case has increased to 37. The gang was operating for nearly a decade, forging loan passbooks to either pose as sureties themselves or provide fake sureties to secure bail for accused involved in serious crimes. The gang made substantial illegal profits by exploiting the loopholes in the bail process. Additional DCP (crime) Rajesh Dandotiya said that an SIT team led by assistant commissioner of police Devendra Singh Dhurve was formed, which successfully tracked and arrested the absconding accused. A case was initially registered on Feb 26, 2022, under sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 34 of the IPC. The investigation into the wider network is on.
Business Recorder
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
‘Army not needed' KP police can deal with terror challenges: PTI
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday declared that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and provincial authorities are fully capable of addressing terrorism through intelligence-led operations and community engagement without the need for military intervention. Speaking at a press conference, PTI spokesman Sheikh Waqas Akram strongly criticised the federal government's decision to convert the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a Federal Constabulary, calling it an unconstitutional encroachment on provincial authority and a politically motivated attempt to target PTI leaders and supporters. He strongly condemned the killing of civilians in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters demonstrating against the death of a child injured in a mortar shelling incident. Calling for an immediate and impartial investigation into the tragedy, Akram emphasised that justice, transparency, and democratic engagement are essential for ensuring peace and stability in Pakistan. 'The use of live ammunition on peaceful protesters, without warning or dialogue, is a clear violation of human rights and democratic norms,' he added. He warned that such actions would only deepen public mistrust in the state, especially in long-neglected and volatile regions. Reiterating the party's stance, Akram stressed that lasting peace cannot be imposed through force but must be achieved through dialogue, wisdom, and mutual respect. He urged the federal government to implement the recommendations made during the All Parties Conference (APC), hosted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, which aimed to address the deteriorating law and order situation and combat terrorism. Akram also criticised the PML-N and its coalition partners for not attending the APC in Peshawar, calling their absence a sign of indifference to meaningful political engagement and genuine peace efforts. Denouncing what he described as the federal government's failed policy of militarisation, Akram argued that such an approach has stunted development and justice in tribal areas for decades. He cautioned that ignoring root causes – such as socio-economic deprivation and political exclusion – will only prolong the cycle of violence. Referring to the incarceration of PTI's founding chairman Imran Khan, Akram noted that Khan has consistently opposed military solutions to political issues. 'History has shown that the use of force only leads to more loss of life and the alienation of local communities,' he said, describing the Tirah incident as a grim reminder of the costs of such an approach. Reaffirming PTI's commitment to political dialogue and inclusive governance, Akram said that this vision lies at the heart of the party's national security and conflict resolution policy. He also lambasted the federal government's broader governance failures, citing rising inflation, economic distress, and the repression of political dissent. He condemned what he called the 'inhumane' treatment of Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other detained PTI leaders, demanding their immediate release. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Worker dies after factory roof collapses in Delhi's New Usmanpur, one hurt
NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old worker was killed, and his colleague was injured after a portion of a factory's roof collapsed on Saturday morning in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur, said police. The victims were identified as Tajim (25) and Akram (25). The incident was reported on Friday at around 6 pm at the factory that manufactures iron stands. The injured workers were admitted to the Trauma Centre at Civil Lines for treatment, a police officer said. A case has been registered at New Usmanpur police under Sections 290 (negligent conduct), 125a (endangering human life), 3(5) (joint liability) of the BNS. Additionally, Section 106 (causing death by negligence) has been added. During the course of treatment, Akram, a resident of Muradabad in Uttar Pradesh, succumbed to his injuries. The police stated that an investigation is underway to determine liability and whether safety norms were violated during the construction and maintenance of the structure.
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Newcomers face rising racism in Alberta as province debates immigration policy
Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients. As debates unfold over Canada's immigration system, those who provide help to newcomers in Alberta say there has been an uptick of hostility toward immigrants. 'I hear from people in my own communities — women specifically who wear hijabs — many bad things and we realize there is a need to educate people,' said Akram, with Calgary's Centre for Newcomers. 'Clients are coming with severe anxiety and sometimes panic attacks after hearing racial slurs outside our door. We have instances where they're being harassed while walking in (the) downtown.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. People have also screamed, 'Go back to where you came from!' at Akram while she has been with her children multiple times this year, she said, and some have been aggressive. The Canadian Anti-Hate Network says charged debates about immigration in Canada and the United States are behind the rise in hostility toward immigrants online and in person. 'We have been noticing a large increase in online hatred towards migrants, and especially towards South Asian communities lately,' said Evan Balgord, the organization's executive director. 'We are seeing classically racist narratives being spread that groups of people are dirty, criminal, incompatible with society and dangerous.' In Calgary, Kelly Ernst, the Centre for Newcomers' chief program officer, says it has had to increase building security, reduce its online program marketing and bolster the number of workers on its crisis line for newcomers. Racialized workers at the centre are increasingly being harassed, and he said people often walk by screaming at the centre. Ernst said he and those working with immigrants noticed the increase in the last year as the immigration system returned to the spotlight. He said the ongoing Alberta Next panel led by Premier Danielle Smith that's touring the province to hear public grievances with the federal government is stoking that anger. 'Since (the) Alberta Next panel raised its ugly head, it's also created additional hostility with some of the comments associated to that,' he said. Ernst said he agrees that the population of newcomers in Canada and Alberta has exploded, but said governments need to stop using immigrants as scapegoats for housing and infrastructure issues. 'It's not the people themselves that are creating that particular strain,' Ernst said. 'The problem is government policy.' The Alberta Next panel has already made stops in Red Deer and Edmonton and will return to Edmonton again, with visits to Fort McMurray and Lloydminster in August. Six surveys launched on the panel's website help inform what questions the government is putting to locals, and one of them is about immigration. 'If Alberta isn't satisfied with the number or economic qualifications of newcomers moving to our province, we may have the option to withhold provincial social programs to any non-citizen or non-permanent resident who does not have an Alberta-approved immigration status,' says a video participants are required to view before taking the immigration survey. The Alberta Next Panel is asking YOU: Should Alberta take control of our own immigration system to ensure a more sustainable number of newcomers to contribute to our economy? Watch the video. Take the survey: The speaker in the video says although the federal government decides who is let into Canada, provinces pay for most social programs that they need. The video says immigration is to blame for high housing costs and unemployment rates, adding that 'many of the divisions and disputes that plague other countries have begun making their way into ours.' Smith's press secretary Sam Blackett said in a statement this week that the number of newcomers entering Canada needs to be sustainable. 'Everyone wanting to come should be committed to upholding the Canadian values of hard work, love of freedom and peaceful co-existence,' he said. '(Former prime minister) Justin Trudeau's Liberals upended Canada's immigration system for over a decade by instituting essentially an open borders policy that permitted millions annually to enter Canada, often without any sort of proper vetting, job prospects or needed employment skills. 'The results have been disastrous. Housing prices have skyrocketed, and unemployment keeps increasing as immigration outpaces job growth.' He said the province and federal government have a shared responsibility to manage the population. Alberta Immigration Minister Joseph Schow, in a statement, added, 'Alberta's government stands firmly against racism and continues working to build a province where everyone is respected _ no matter their cultural background or where they come from. 'Immigrants have been contributors to the economic and social fabric of Alberta, and they deserve to feel safe and respected in their communities.' Laurie Hauer, the interim executive director of Edmonton's Newcomer Centre, said education is the key. 'Immigration is vital for our economic growth, and it's really important to get that message out to people and understand those elements because what's coming out right now is just constantly, 'Immigrants are the problem,'' Hauer said. She said several of the centre's clients and workers have been accosted in the last year. Akram added, 'We need to work on ways of making our communities more safer rather than scapegoating the vulnerable and racialized minority groups. 'We're very proud of our diversity but we need to make sure that this pride is reflected in how we protect and support each other.' — With files from Jack Farrell in Edmonton Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta immigrants say seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives
EDMONTON – Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients. As debates unfold over Canada's immigration system, those who provide help to newcomers in Alberta say there has been an uptick of hostility toward immigrants. 'I hear from people in my own communities — women specifically who wear hijabs — many bad things and we realize there is a need to educate people,' said Akram, with Calgary's Centre for Newcomers. 'Clients are coming with severe anxiety and sometimes panic attacks after hearing racial slurs outside our door. We have instances where they're being harassed while walking in (the) downtown.' People have also screamed, 'Go back to where you came from!' at Akram while she has been with her children multiple times this year, she said, and some have been aggressive. The Canadian Anti-Hate Network says charged debates about immigration in Canada and the United States are behind the rise in hostility toward immigrants online and in person. 'We have been noticing a large increase in online hatred towards migrants, and especially towards South Asian communities lately,' said Evan Balgord, the organization's executive director. 'We are seeing classically racist narratives being spread that groups of people are dirty, criminal, incompatible with society and dangerous.' In Calgary, Kelly Ernst, the Centre for Newcomers' chief program officer, says it has had to increase building security, reduce its online program marketing and bolster the number of workers on its crisis line for newcomers. Racialized workers at the centre are increasingly being harassed, and he said people often walk by screaming at the centre. Ernst said he and those working with immigrants noticed the increase in the last year as the immigration system returned to the spotlight. He said the ongoing Alberta Next panel led by Premier Danielle Smith that's touring the province to hear public grievances with the federal government is stoking that anger. 'Since (the) Alberta Next panel raised its ugly head, it's also created additional hostility with some of the comments associated to that,' he said. Ernst said he agrees that the population of newcomers in Canada and Alberta has exploded, but said governments need to stop using immigrants as scapegoats for housing and infrastructure issues. 'It's not the people themselves that are creating that particular strain,' Ernst said. 'The problem is government policy.' The Alberta Next panel has already made stops in Red Deer and Edmonton and will return to Edmonton again, with visits to Fort McMurray and Lloydminster in August. Six surveys launched on the panel's website help inform what questions the government is putting to locals, and one of them is about immigration. 'If Alberta isn't satisfied with the number or economic qualifications of newcomers moving to our province, we may have the option to withhold provincial social programs to any non-citizen or non-permanent resident who does not have an Alberta-approved immigration status,' says a video participants are required to view before taking the immigration survey. The speaker in the video says although the federal government decides who is let into Canada, provinces pay for most social programs that they need. The video says immigration is to blame for high housing costs and unemployment rates, adding that 'many of the divisions and disputes that plague other countries have begun making their way into ours.' Smith's press secretary Sam Blackett said in a statement this week that the number of newcomers entering Canada needs to be sustainable. 'Everyone wanting to come should be committed to upholding the Canadian values of hard work, love of freedom and peaceful co-existence,' he said. '(Former prime minister) Justin Trudeau's Liberals upended Canada's immigration system for over a decade by instituting essentially an open borders policy that permitted millions annually to enter Canada, often without any sort of proper vetting, job prospects or needed employment skills. 'The results have been disastrous. Housing prices have skyrocketed, and unemployment keeps increasing as immigration outpaces job growth.' He said the province and federal government have a shared responsibility to manage the population. Alberta Immigration Minister Joseph Schow, in a statement, added, 'Alberta's government stands firmly against racism and continues working to build a province where everyone is respected — no matter their cultural background or where they come from. 'Immigrants have been contributors to the economic and social fabric of Alberta, and they deserve to feel safe and respected in their communities.' Laurie Hauer, the interim executive director of Edmonton's Newcomer Centre, said education is the key. 'Immigration is vital for our economic growth, and it's really important to get that message out to people and understand those elements because what's coming out right now is just constantly, 'Immigrants are the problem,'' Hauer said. She said several of the centre's clients and workers have been accosted in the last year. Akram added, 'We need to work on ways of making our communities more safer rather than scapegoating the vulnerable and racialized minority groups. 'We're very proud of our diversity but we need to make sure that this pride is reflected in how we protect and support each other.' — With files from Jack Farrell in Edmonton This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025.
