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Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Indian Express
Haryana rights panel imposes Rs 50k fine on home dept after cops disrobe disabled CA in custody, allow man to click photos
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on the state Home Department for disrobing a disabled Chartered Accountant and allowing his brother-in-law to take his semi-nude pictures and videos, which were then circulated on social media. 'Such cruel and disregarding treatment, particularly of a person with a disability, is utterly unacceptable in a civilised society,' the full bench of the Commission, led by Justice Lalit Batra, ruled in the order released on Wednesday. The Commission, which also comprises Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, has allowed the department to recover the penalty from the errant police officers, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagwati and Constable Rakesh Kumar. Reacting to the order, the Faridabad-based complainant Anil Thakur said, 'Justice may have been delayed, but it has finally arrived. The violation of my dignity has been acknowledged'. Thakur was arrested on May 24, 2021, in connection with a criminal case. In his complaint, he alleged that while in custody at Saran police station in Faridabad, he was stripped, photographed, and filmed in a semi-naked condition, and that the images were later circulated. The incident, he stated, caused him extreme mental trauma and public humiliation, and gravely violated his human rights. Over the last four years, as the Faridabad police continued to defend its officers and failed to supply the CCTV footage of the incident, the Commission carried out a probe through its investigation wing. 'An impartial inquiry conducted by the Commission's Investigation Wing confirmed that ASI Jagwati and Constable Rakesh Kumar had indeed compelled Mr Thakur to undress in custody. Shockingly, they even permitted his relative (brother-in-law) to record videos and take photos during his detention. This not only breached police conduct rules but also trampled upon the complainant's privacy, dignity, and mental well-being', the Commission pointed out. In its detailed and strongly worded order, the Commission observed: 'This incident challenges the very spirit of constitutional values and the notion of human dignity. No individual — regardless of the accusations against them — deserves to be subjected to such humiliation and public exposure. This act is a direct violation of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution'. 'As a result of the incident, the complainant has reported persistent emotional trauma, humiliation and depression, which amounts to mental agony in a custodial environment. The psychological consequences arising from being stopped in police custody are long-lasting and amount to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, entitling the complainant to judicial protection, redressal and appropriate compensation under constitutional and human rights law,' the Commission said in its order. Dr Puneet Arora, Protocol, Information & Public Relations Officer of the Commission, informed that as per the panel's directions, 'the Home Department of the Government of Haryana has been ordered to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to the victim… While symbolic in nature, the compensation reflects the state's recognition of its responsibility to uphold the dignity of every citizen'. 'Police custody must not turn into a site of torture and shame. This order sends a clear message that the system will not tolerate custodial abuse or the misuse of power,' added Dr Arora.
Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Indian Express
‘Trampled on dignity': Haryana rights panel slaps Rs 50k fine after cops disrobe disabled CA, allow man to circulate pics
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on the state Home Department after police officers disrobed a disabled Chartered Accountant in custody and allowed his brother-in-law to take his semi-nude pictures and videos, which were then circulated on social media. 'Such cruel and disregarding treatment, particularly of a person with a disability, is utterly unacceptable in a civilised society,' the full bench of the Commission, led by Justice Lalit Batra, ruled in the order dated July 16, which was released on Wednesday. The Commission, which also comprises Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, has allowed the department to recover the penalty from the errant police officers, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagwati and Constable Rakesh Kumar. Reacting to the order, the Faridabad-based complainant Anil Thakur said, 'Justice may have been delayed, but it has finally arrived. The violation of my dignity has been acknowledged'. Dr Puneet Arora, Protocol, Information & Public Relations Office, HHRC, said, 'While symbolic in nature, the compensation reflects the state's recognition of its responsibility to uphold the dignity of every citizen. Police custody must not turn into a site of torture and shame. This order sends a clear message that the system will not tolerate custodial abuse or the misuse of power.' Anil Thakur was arrested on May 24, 2021, in connection with a criminal case. In his complaint, he alleged that while in custody at Saran police station in Faridabad, he was stripped, photographed, and filmed in a semi-naked condition, and that the images were later circulated. The incident, he stated, caused him extreme mental trauma and public humiliation, and gravely violated his human rights. Over the last four years, as the Faridabad police continued to defend its officers and failed to supply the CCTV footage of the incident, the Commission carried out a probe through its investigation wing. 'An impartial inquiry conducted by the Commission's Investigation Wing confirmed that ASI Jagwati and Constable Rakesh Kumar had indeed compelled Mr Thakur to undress in custody. Shockingly, they even permitted his relative (brother-in-law) to record videos and take photos during his detention. This not only breached police conduct rules but also trampled upon the complainant's privacy, dignity, and mental well-being', the Commission pointed out. In its detailed and strongly worded order, the Commission observed: 'This incident challenges the very spirit of constitutional values and the notion of human dignity. No individual — regardless of the accusations against them — deserves to be subjected to such humiliation and public exposure. This act is a direct violation of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution'. 'As a result of the incident, the complainant has reported persistent emotional trauma, humiliation and depression, which amounts to mental agony in a custodial environment. The psychological consequences arising from being stopped in police custody are long-lasting and amount to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, entitling the complainant to judicial protection, redressal and appropriate compensation under constitutional and human rights law,' the Commission said in its order.
Business Upturn
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Tejas Cargo India Q1 FY26: Fleet expands, revenue per trip improves 6% YoY
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 14, 2025, 12:22 IST Tejas Cargo India Limited, the Faridabad-based logistics company, reported steady operational progress in Q1 FY26 (April–June). The company expanded its operational capacity by adding 83 new vehicles, with a net fleet increase of 68 vehicles during the quarter, taking its total fleet to 1,199 vehicles. The fleet additions included 30 trailers, 15 32-ft MXL trucks, 33 32-ft SXL trucks, and 5 new 22-ft trucks, marking the introduction of a new segment. Tejas completed 24,275 trips during the quarter, with the average revenue per trip rising by approximately 6% compared to Q1 FY25. The company also onboarded three new clients, taking the active client base to around 85. It strengthened its integrated logistics offering by acquiring full ownership of its subsidiary, Tejas Carrier Solutions Private Limited, to expand into multimodal and specialized transportation. On the digital front, Tejas advanced its ERP upgrade, with the Human Resource Management System and the first phase of operational modules expected to go live by the end of July 2025. The company's focus on workforce development continued, with structured safety training sessions conducted across operational centers. As of June 30, 2025, the company's outstanding term loan declined to ₹106.49 crore from ₹133.34 crore at the end of March. CARE Ratings assigned a stable outlook to its long-term facilities (rated CARE BBB-) and its short-term facilities (CARE A3). Looking ahead, Tejas aims to add around 50 more vehicles in Q2 and expand further into coal, fly ash, and mining logistics, having already filed tenders with Coal India Limited and its subsidiary. Disclaimer: Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. The company disclaims any obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Indian Express
Nigerian arrested for duping woman on matrimonial site on pretext of ‘gift delivery'
A 'fake courier' that brought her jewellery, US dollars and clothes as gifts, sent by a man she had met on a matrimonial website, led a Faridabad-based woman lose over a lakh of rupees. The Ballabgarh cyber police on Wednesday arrested Musa Ali, a resident of Ikeja in Lagos, Nigeria, from Mehrauli in Delhi in connection with a matrimonial site fraud case, in which the woman was duped of Rs 1.36 lakh. During questioning, it was revealed that Ali's accomplice used the matrimonial site's application to engage victims, lure them into trusting him, and convince them to transfer money to designated accounts. Ali would then withdraw the funds from ATMs and pass them to the accomplice, who is yet to be arrested. 'The accomplice would pick up any random social media profile of women and start conversations with them,' an officer said. A police spokesperson said that the complainant, a resident of Bhagat Colony, alleged that a man contacted her through the matrimony app, claiming to have family in Brazil and residing in Germany. Soon after, their conversations moved to WhatsApp, where he claimed he would soon relocate to India with his family. Police said that on April 9, the accomplice informed her that he was sending a courier containing jewellery, US dollars, and clothes as gifts. He also shared photos, videos of the courier, as well as a tracking link. On April 11, the complainant allegedly received a call from a woman claiming to be from the Customs Office, stating that a courier – carrying clothes and jewellery – had arrived in her name and it required a tax payment of Rs 37,500, failing which, it would be seized. The tracking link showed the courier at Delhi Airport's Customs Office, lending it more credence and prompting the woman to transfer the amount to a bank account provided by the accused. Police claimed that soon after, another call informed her that the courier also contained a large amount of US dollars, and that would require an additional payment Rs 98,700. She went on to pay this amount as well. However, no courier was delivered to her. Following this, the victim filed a complaint on April 18 with Ballabgarh Cyber police station. According to the police, Ali has been residing in India since November 2022. He was on Thursday produced before a court, which sent him to judicial custody.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Four arrested after 1,400 kg adulterated paneer seized
Noida: Four Aligarh-based men were arrested on Sunday for allegedly manufacturing and supplying adulterated paneer to a Noida market, police said, adding that 1,400 kilograms of adulterated paneer and raw material used in its production were confiscated from their possession. Late Saturday night, police received a tip-off about a pick-up truck carrying adulterated paneer, and that it was en route to Noida for delivery, said officers. (Representational image) Late Saturday night, police received a tip-off about a pick-up truck carrying adulterated paneer, and that it was en route to Noida for delivery, said officers. 'We set up a checkpoint and stopped the truck for inspection in Sector 63,' said DCP (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Avasthy. 'The truck driver, Gulfam (single name), 23, from Sehajpur, Aligarh, and two of his aides, hired as daily wagers—Naved, 20, and Iqbal, 30, also from Aligarh—revealed that they worked for Faridabad-based men named Guddu and Afsar,'the DCP added. Police said Naved had joined the operation about a fortnight ago, while Iqbal claimed that it was his first time delivering paneer. 'Guddu, a resident of Pisawa, Aligarh, was arrested on Sunday, and efforts are on to nab his partner Afsar,' said DCP Avasthy. An investigation found that the suspects had been involved in manufacturing and supplying adulterated paneer in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida and Greater Noida, for the last six months. 'They used to deliver quintals of paneer to Noida every two to three days. Their shopkeepers were fixed clients. We are investigating whether these shopkeepers were aware of the adulteration,' said Sector 63 station house officer Avdhesh Pratap Singh. 'They were producing two types of paneer—one made by mixing ₹ 30-per-litre milk with some powder, and the other by mixing dry milk with palmolein oil… charging ₹ 180 and ₹ 220 per kilogram,' said Singh, adding that Sections 274 (adulteration of food), 275 (sale of noxious food), and 318 (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been registered at the Sector 63 police station. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the absconding accused. Police recovered machines used to manufacture paneer, raw material including powder, palmolein oil, and small bottles of paint used to whiten the paneer. The Food Safety Department, and samples have been sent to Agra for forensic testing, it added.
