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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
4 death penalties secured, 458 cases fast-tracked in a yr
Lucknow: As part of its 'Operation Conviction' campaign, the Uttar Pradesh govt has secured four death penalties and fast-tracked 458 cases of heinous crimes under the new criminal laws since July 2024. These include death penalties for four criminals in Badaun, Hathras and Kanpur Dehat, life imprisonment for 10, over 20 years' jail for 19, and under 20 years' jail for 425 offenders. Total number of convictions secured in the last two years, since July 2023, has crossed 97,000, officials said. Union home minister Amit Shah hailed UP's legal efficiency at the Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi earlier this week and termed it as a model for the country. Director general, prosecution, Deepesh Juneja said swift trials, robust evidence presentation, and video testimony helped fast-track convictions and saved Rs 25 crore through reduced court appearances. "The transformation of UP under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is drawing national and international praise. Since July 1, 2023, due to the govt's zero-tolerance policy on crime, the state's 'Operation Conviction' has secured over 97,185 convictions," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "The swift implementation of three new criminal laws and fast-tracking of 458 key cases since July last year have bolstered this drive. Union home minister Amit Shah lauded these efforts in the recent CZC meeting in Varanasi," Juneja added. "Effective implementation of the three new criminal laws is not only propelling UP towards a crime-free status but also setting an exemplary model for the entire nation. At least 458 heinous cases registered under the new laws have seen convictions. These include death penalty for four criminals, life imprisonment for 10, imprisonment of less than 20 years for 425 offenders, and over 20 years' imprisonment for 19 others," he said. "The prosecution effectively presented evidence and witness testimonies, making full use of the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to strengthen and expedite the judicial process. The govt also ensured witness protection, systematic evidence collection, and timely presence in court — all essential elements of a fair trial," he said. "Since July 1, 2024, effective use of digital documentation and witness statements via video conferencing has taken place in the hearing of 25,000 cases across the state. This significantly reduced the need for police and govt witnesses to appear repeatedly in court, resulting in an estimated cost saving of Rs 25 crore for govt," he said.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Crime in Uttar Pradesh addressed quicker than ever under 'Operation Conviction'
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh's 'Operation Conviction' has transformed the state's reputation from that of a lawless land to a model of strong governance with over 97,000 convictions in just one year. The implementation of three new criminal laws and fast-tracking of 457 key cases further bolstered the drive. Highly-placed sources claimed that the Uttar Pradesh government was given a special mention by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the recent Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi for 'Operation Conviction' and the rate at which the cases were being pursued by the UP government.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Five get life term in 1994 Etawah double murder case
Kanpur: The court in Etawah delivered a significant verdict on Friday concerning a double murder case dating back 30 years. Five people received life imprisonment sentences for killing Samajwadi Party-backed block head Ashok Kumar Yadav and village head Layaq Singh in 1994. Additional district judge (Anti-Dacoity Court) Ashok Kumar Dubey sentenced accused Ramesh Chandra, Sunil Kumar, Kuldeep, Shivnath, and Chandrajeet to life imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 20,000 on each for committing murder. The killings took place on October 9, 1994, at Basgawa village under Basrehar police station, where the attackers shot both victims in broad daylight, and then fled with Ashok Yadav's licensed rifle and fired shots in the air to create panic. The case acquired considerable political importance as it occurred during the regime of the then chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party , which increased its significance locally and across the state. Initially, seven people were named as accused in the case. During the trial proceedings, two accused Saleti Singh and Mohar Singh, passed away. The court found the other five accused guilty of the offences. SSP Etawah Brijesh Kumar Srivastava, said, "This judgment shows the success of Operation Conviction and strengthens people's trust in the justice system. Assistant government advocate Kaushalendra Tomar represented the state on behalf of prosecution. The verdict in this 30-year old case has provided solace to the victims' families, the SSP said.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Man gets life term for raping 8-year-old girl
Agra: A Pocso court in Aligarh has sentenced a man, in his late 30s, to life imprisonment for raping and physically assaulting an eight-year-old girl on Nov 16, 2020, near a brick kiln, where he worked and the survivor's family lived. The court of judge Pradip Kumar Ram found Shailesh Manjhi, from Bihar's Nalanda district, guilty under IPC sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and relevant sections of the Pocso Act. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on him. The survivor, who was eight years old at the time, testified that she was playing near her hut at the kiln around 6 pm when Manjhi lured her with a story about burying toffees. He took her under a neem tree, removed her clothes, and "did bad things", she told the court. When she screamed, he punched her in the face, injuring her eyes, and strangled her before fleeing. The girl returned crying to her hut and narrated the ordeal to her parents. Her father, also a migrant labourer from Bihar, approached police the next day and lodged a complaint. The police registered a case and arrested Manjhi. A medical examination confirmed physical and sexual assault. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transform Your Home with Expert Home Improvement Services. Home Fix Daily Learn More Undo A chargesheet was filed, and the trial proceeded in the Pocso court. Garvit Singh, deputy superintendent of police (Barla), said, "Under the direction of Aligarh SSP Sanjeev Suman, and as part of Operation Conviction, an initiative aimed at securing swift punishment for criminals through effective prosecution, the Aligarh police succeeded in securing a conviction."
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Time of India
Man gets rigorous life term for killing three minors over old enmity
Prayagraj: The Kaushambi sessions court on Wednesday awarded rigorous life term to a 30-year-old man, who had allegedly killed three minor girls by mixing poison in their toffee over an old enmity with their family in 2023. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The court also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 on the accused Shiv Shankar, a neighbour of the victims. As per police, the conviction comes as part of the 'Operation Conviction' launched by the DGP against serious offences in the state. Under the drive, the additional director general, Prayagraj zone and IG, Zone, Prayagraj are continuously monitoring such matters to ensure conviction of accused persons. Police said the incident took place in Saurai Buzurg village, under the Kada Dham police station area, on Aug 17, 2023. One Rajkumar Prajapati informed the police that his 8-year-old daughter Varsha was sleeping on the terrace when Shiv Shankar threw poisoned candies on her bed. The next morning, Varsha picked them up and, along with her cousins Sadhna (7), Shalini (6), and Aarushi (4), consumed them. After consuming the candies, all the children fell ill and were taken to the district hospital, from where they were referred to Prayagraj. Sadhna, Shalini and Varsha Rani passed away while Aarushi survived. A case under section 302 (murder) of IPC was registered against Shiv Shankar based on the complaint of Rajkumar. After prompt investigation, a charge sheet was submitted, and the court took cognizance and criminal trial commenced accordingly. After recording testimony of witnesses both from prosecution and defence side, and cross- examination, the additional sessions judge– 3, Kaushambi found Shiv Shankar guilty of killing the three girls. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was all done due to the old enmity between the family of the accused and the victims. The judge found the offence to be very serious and gruesome. According to a release issued by Kaushambi SP Rajesh Kumar, it was also a part of the drive launched by the district police to ensure conviction in the criminal cases relating to women and child.
