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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
CP forms SIT to probe shocking case of the missing kidney
Ludhiana: Two days after Punjab and Haryana high court directed the police commissioner to investigate the case of a 22-year-old woman's missing kidney, commissioner Sharma constituted a three-member special investigation team (SIT), headed by additional deputy commissioner of police (ADCP-III) Kanwalpreet Singh. The SIT also includes assistant commissioner of police (ACP, Civil Lines) Guriqbal Singh and SHO, Model Town police station, inspector Balwinder Singh. The police commissioner has been asked to seek assistance from medical experts to ensure a comprehensive inquiry. Police have to file a compliance report by September 30. The HC passed these orders while hearing a petition filed by Ludhiana resident, Mangat Ram Sharma. He said that his daughter, Tanya Sharma, 22, was admitted in a private hospital in Model Town on June 1, 2021, for surgery, which was performed on July 2, 2021, by the spine brain surgeon, along with other doctors. Thereafter, another surgery was conducted on June 7, 2021. However, her condition kept deteriorating, and she died in hospital on June 16, 2021. As per medical records, the cause of death was cardiac arrest due to Covid. However, the petitioner grew suspicious about the medical record and reported the matter to the police. An autopsy was conducted on the basis of the complaint and the postmortem record said that the left kidney of the deceased was missing. However, there was no clear medical opinion from medical experts "as to whether the death of the deceased occurred on account of negligence or due to sudden illness." The medical board did not even conduct an inquiry on the missing kidney of the deceased. "Prima facie, this court is of the view that the medical report is totally silent on one of the vital issues pertaining to the missing kidney of the deceased. Moreover, this court does not find any document indicating that this issue was ever referred to any expert for analysis. It is not under dispute, rather, it is clearly voiced in the postmortem report, that the left kidney of the deceased was not traceable. The truth behind this missing kidney is yet a mystery, which has never been inquired or investigated into," the HC observed while ordering a probe. In its July 11 order, the bench of Justice Kuldeep Tiwari observed that the issue of "whether the left kidney of the deceased was not traceable on account of congenital hypoplasia/renal agenesis/ectopic kidney, as claimed by respondents (hospital authorities), or there is any strength in the petitioner's allegations, which are per se criminal in nature," requires a thorough probe. Father recounts struggle for justice Speaking to TOI, Mangat Ram Sharma said, "When my daughter, Tanya, who was pursuing LLB in Noida, was admitted in the hospital for an operation, she tested negative for Covid. She was fine after the first operation; however, days later, the doctor insisted on a second one. Scared, we agreed. The second operation was also done after a Covid test, which was negative. However, after the second surgery, Tanya's health started deteriorating. She could not recover and we asked the doctor to refer us to another hospital; however, he did not let us go. When I started arguing with the doctor over Tanya's worsening condition, he asked for another operation, to which we refused. Hours later, the doctor called the Covid team, who got her test done, and minutes later, the doctor told us that Tanya tested positive for Covid. How did she get Covid when she was in the ICU for two weeks?" Thereafter, he said that she was moved to an empty room where there was no ventilator and no oxygen. "A nurse was stationed outside. Tanya died there hours later. We wanted to get an FIR lodged; however, the police did not listen to us and said that a doctor's panel would submit a report on the basis of which they would proceed. After that, I made several rounds of the civil surgeon's office to get Tanya's reports and to get a fair probe done, but to no avail. When the doctor's panel was supposed to finalise their report, the doctor concerned was present with them. I witnessed it and realised that I would not get justice from here. Thereafter, I moved Punjab and Haryana high court. Now, I hope to get justice," added Sharma. Records & glaring lapses - High Court Direction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed Ludhiana police commissioner to investigate the case of a 22-year-old woman's missing kidney. - SIT Formation: A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed, headed by ADCP Kanwalpreet Singh, to probe the case. - Case background: The case pertains to Tanya Sharma, who underwent surgery at a private hospital in Ludhiana's Model Town in 2021 and later died. The postmortem report revealed that her left kidney was missing. - Medical records: The hospital attributed Tanya's death to cardiac arrest due to Covid, but the petitioner (Tanya's father) raised suspicions about the medical records. - Investigation scope: The SIT will investigate whether the missing kidney was due to congenital conditions or criminal activity, and will seek assistance from medical experts. - Compliance report: The police are required to file a compliance report by September 30, detailing the findings of the investigation. MSID:: 122766705 413 |
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Can fee of needy aspiring lawyers writing all India bar exam waived? SC asks BCI
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Bar Council of India about the presence of a scheme to waive off fee of poor LLB graduates who write the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) to enrol as lawyers. The top court was also critical of 'phenomenally high fees" levied by the National Law Universities (NLUs) for their LLB courses and said the education system needed strengthening. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Atul S Chandurkar was hearing a plea filed by Kuldeep Mishra challenging the fees levied by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for taking up AIBE for enrolling law graduates as lawyers. The AIBE application fee is Rs 3,500 for general and OBC candidates and Rs 2,500 for the scheduled caste and tribe candidates. The fees are non-refundable and must be paid online. 'You cannot have a system which does not have any provision for the poor candidates," the bench told the BCI counsel. It added, 'You must have a provision to exempt fees to the needy people and this process should not be complicated." The BCI was later asked to come prepared on the aspect after two weeks. Referring to the fees levied by NLUs, the bench said, 'The fees of NLUs have gone phenomenally high." 'We need to strengthen our education system. People take loans for taking up LL.B courses and the fees are on the higher side," Justice Narasimha said. The fee charged by NLUs for five-year LLB courses usually ranges from Rs 1.7 lakhs to Rs 4 lakhs per annum. Top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore and NLU Delhi have higher fees compared to newer ones. PTI SJK SJK AMK AMK (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 16:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- The Hindu
Telangana breaks new ground by allocating houses to atrocity survivors
For years, Kumari Hema* never truly belonged anywhere. A 32-year-old mother of one, she moved from colony to colony in Hyderabad, chased by whispers, evicted by landlords, and judged by neighbours who recoiled the moment they learnt the truth: that she was a survivor of sexual assault. 'We used to skip meals just to pay ₹3,500 in rent for a place that barely felt like a home,' she recalled, her voice quivering with emotion. 'Even then, the owners would harass us,' she said. That burden, she says, has now been lifted. Hema is one of several survivors who have been allotted a 2BHK flat in newly-built community housing in the city's emerging residential hubs. This is part of an initiative by the Telangana government under its Indiramma Indlu housing scheme. The homes are being allotted to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) victims of serious crimes, including rape and murder cases, where convictions have been secured, with the aim of offering safety, dignity and a fresh start. 'Now, no one can ask me to leave. I have a house of my own. My name is on the patta certificate. For someone whose name was once on an FIR, this feels like a real identity,' she said, smiling through her eyes. For 27-year-old Sonal*, life too had come to a halt after she was sexually assaulted. A promising engineering student at the time, she dropped out of college and retreated from the world due to the trauma and pain the incident brought. Now, years later, she has cleared the Telangana Law Common Entrance Test and is preparing to start an LLB course through distance education in about a month. 'I stopped believing that a future was even possible,' the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) victim said. 'But things are changing. I've got a second chance in my studies, in my marriage, and now in my own new home.' Sonal, who works part-time as a teacher got married six months ago and is about to move into her new flat with her husband. She is already scouting for nearby schools to work at while continuing her education. Sudha Laxmi*, 35, a mother of two and a domestic worker, has lived in the same locality for nearly three decades. But familiarity did not spare her from stigma after she was assaulted, even after the perpetrator was convicted. 'Neighbours never let me forget it. I faced taunts for years,' she said. 'I'm relieved to leave it all behind.' The women are waiting for final plumbing and electrical work to be completed before they shift into the apartments, built as part of the first phase of the government's broader housing initiative for atrocity victims. Under this phase, 43 survivors in Cyberabad and 25 from Rachakonda have been allotted homes. The district's SC Development Wing, in collaboration with the police, compiles lists of eligible victims. These are cases from 2014 onwards that ended in conviction. The focus, officials say, is on verified cases to avoid legal complications and ensure security. 'These are people who were not just victims of crime, but also of societal neglect. The least we can do is give them a sense of belonging,' said a senior police officer associated with the project. 'The entire process is handled discreetly. In most cases, they are moved into neighbourhoods where others from their community already live.' The 2BHK homes themselves are simple but sufficient. Each flat is 560 square feet, with two bedrooms, a hall, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. The kitchen opens out onto a small balcony with a washing area. Many occupants have chosen to upgrade the flooring, add tiles or false ceilings, or personalise the space in a small but meaningful ways. *Names have been changed to protect the identities of the survivors.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
No LLB 1st-semester exam on rape campus, CU releases list of 11 centres
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: Calcutta University has released a list of 11 centres where the first-semester examination for LLB will be held from July 16, excluding the college in south Kolkata where the rape incident occurred on June 25. The CU controller section has distributed these candidates among two other colleges. Meanwhile, around 200 students from this college are likely to take their first-semester examination at the department of law. Among four govt-aided colleges, this represents the highest number of examinees who will write their first-semester examination. Calcutta University's fact-finding team is probing several irregularities in the college that came to light after the rape incident. CU officials are surprised after learning that the number exceeded 200. One CU official said, "Since an investigation is underway, we cannot comment on this, but the allegation of excess admissions in the college is under scrutiny. We will cross-check this after receiving all original record books from the college. " You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata All law colleges, including those affiliated with CU, must have approval from the Bar Council of India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Questions have been raised about why excess student admissions were not restricted at the time of registration. The CU fact-finding team will probe this as well. After the incident, the college appealed to the university not to use it as an examination centre because they felt that the present conditions made it difficult to conduct examinations there. Considering the plea from the college, the university has redistributed examinees, who were supposed to write the exam at the law college, to other centres. Among 11 centres under CU, three — department of law (CU), Surendranath Law College and Heritage Law College — have been allocated students from two colleges each. There are 14 law colleges, including four state-aided colleges, affiliated with Calcutta University. A CU official explained that shifting a centre involves considering several factors, especially distance. "Students of law colleges located in the city cannot be allocated distant centres. There won't be any a problem in making arrangements because all law colleges have sufficient infrastructure to accommodate additional examinees," a CU official said. Over 2,000 students from 14 CU-affiliated colleges will take the first-semester examination. CU law department will request police deployment during the exam. "If other colleges need security, they can approach the local police stations," said an official.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cyber cheats' gang diverts 2cr to China via crypto
Mumbai: Aryan Mishra, alias Aaru, a 33-year-old LLB dropout from Lucknow and leader of a gang of online fraudsers, was arrested recently for allegedly defrauding a Mumbai-based healthcare logistics company of Rs1.96 crore between April 12 and April 15. Mishra transferred the funds to cyber fraudsters in China after converting the siphoned money into cryptocurrency. The gang communicated and operated through a Telegram group. They impersonated the director of the Mumbai-based logistics company, contacted the company, and instructed the financial officer to transfer the funds immediately, claiming that the director was in a meeting with a govt official and the money needed to be invested in a healthcare project. West cyber police seized 28 mobiles, one laptop, 16 SIMs from different mobile service providers, 13 cheque books, and eight debit cards. The team also recovered a pistol and four live cartridges found in possession of Mishra. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The transfer of funds to Chinese scammers was established after cyber police arrested Shubham Kunjir (28) from Pune, Ujwal Raj Singh (29) from Andheri, Akshay Shelke (28) and Shubham Pardeshi (28) from Nashik, and Aditya Shinde alias Lucifer (31) from Goa last month. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "The gang contacted people through social media, offering them stays in hotels and assuring them that their expenses would be covered, in addition to giving them money. In return, the gang took the banking account kits opened in their name and used them to receive and park money from cyber victims. This came to light while the police probed Rs1.96 crore duped from the Mumbai-based healthcare logistics company in April," cyber police said. The complaint was filed by the healthcare company's official who received a call from a person impersonating the company's director, using the director's photo as a WhatsApp DP, and asked to transfer the money. DCP (cyber) Purushottam Karad supervised the team, including ACP Rajendra Shirtode, senior inspector Suvarna Shinde, inspector Savita Mali, assistant inspector Dr Nitin Gacche, and other members of the staff. They nabbed Lucifer, who is a film course graduate; pharmacy graduate Pardeshi, and Shelke, an engineer; besides Kunjir and Singh, both school dropouts. The team led the police to kingpin Mishra. "The gang members were paid at least Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500 a for their work," said the police. Cyber police traced the six members through the Telegram group they had created. "They confessed that the money earned fraudulently was converted into cryptocurrency and transferred overseas to their Chinese counterparts. Police recovered Rs 39 lakh of the total defrauded amount. The gang's modus operandi involved recruiting individuals to work on daily commissions, bringing them to Mumbai, providing hotel accommodations, facilitating the opening of bank accounts, and obtaining banking kits to park the defrauded money," said the police. The police stated they are reviewing bank accounts to determine the total fraudulent transactions carried out, after claiming to have been operating since December 2024. They informed the police that they set up the internet banking access for Kunjir's account and subsequently shared the login credentials, including user ID, password, and OTP, with an individual who identified himself as 'Mr Lucifer' through WhatsApp. Additionally, they facilitated transactions by allowing him remote control of the mobile device.
