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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJD to gherao RDC offices on July 21
1 2 Bhubaneswar: BJD announced on Friday that it will gherao all three revenue divisional commissioner (RDC) offices in Berhampur, Cuttack and Sambalpur on July 21 protesting alleged systemic failure which led to self-immolation by the 20-year-old student in Balasore. BJD senior vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra said, "This unfortunate incident has deeply saddened the state, and BJD is determined to fight for justice for the girl and her family." BJD, its student and youth wings, began state-wide protests following the death of the girl on July 14. BJD has demanded the resignation of the higher education minister and a judicial inquiry into the incident by a sitting judge of Orissa high court. Mishra declared that until justice is delivered to the girl, BJD will only intensify the agitation. Regarding the Ravenshaw University campus restriction order for women, BJD termed it a "Talibani" order. BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty said the directive clearly reflects the govt's regressive approach to women's freedom. "At a time when cases of atrocities against women are rising in the state, the govt's failure to ensure their safety has been exposed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hear better, live easier Amplifon Book Now Undo This Taliban-style notice clearly illustrates the govt's anti-women mindset," he alleged. "Though the notice was later withdrawn following public outrage, we demand the higher education minister and Union education minister issue a clarification on how such a regressive order was allowed," he added. BJP state vice-president Biranchi Narayan Tripathy said BJD is holding protests to maintain its relevance. "Odisha has rejected the BJD. They are protesting to gain political brownie points from an unfortunate incident," he added.
News18
15-07-2025
- News18
Video: Pilibhit Man Gets ‘Taliban-Style' Punishment By In-Laws: Throat Stomped, Beaten With...
The victim, Mohammad Yameen, is said to be addicted to drugs which left his wife upset. A disturbing case of violence has come to light from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district where a man was brutally assaulted by members of his in-laws' family. The incident was captured on video which is now being widely circulated on social media. The footage shows the man lying on the ground and being beaten in an extremely violent manner with a belt. The act is being described as a 'Taliban-style" punishment due to the intensity and manner of the assault. According to a report in Amar Ujala, the incident took place in Bara Mazlia village which falls under the jurisdiction of the Amaria police station. The victim has been identified as Mohammad Yameen. In the video, a man dressed in clothing resembling that of a Maulana is seen repeatedly whipping Yameen with a belt as he lies on the ground. At one point, the same man is also seen pressing his foot forcefully on Yameen's throat which shows the brutality of the assault. Throughout the video, Yameen can be heard pleading with them to stop but no one steps in to help. The man continues to beat him mercilessly with the belt. As the video continues, two more individuals appear at the scene. One of them approaches the main attacker and tries to ask for the belt. But the attacker refuses to hand it over and continues beating Yameen. At the same time, another man starts slapping Yameen multiple times. #Pilibhit #Up Video of bullying goes viral…. in Pilibhit. top videos View all On this issue, the in-laws called him to their house under some pretext. Once he arrived, he was beaten mercilessly. During the assault, they also allegedly tied him to a tree and continued to thrash him. After the video gained attention online, the local police took cognisance of the matter. So far, three individuals have been detained in connection with the case. But reportedly, no formal complaint has been lodged by the victim yet. The police have stated that the inquiry is ongoing. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. view comments First Published: 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.
India Today
11-07-2025
- India Today
Video: Newly-married couple tied to yoke like oxen, forced to plough field
A newly-married couple were subjected to inhumane punishment by the villagers for marrying against societal norms in Odisha's Rayagada district. They were tied to a yoke like oxen and made to plough the field in a video that went viral on social couple recently got marrie, going against community norms as the man is said to be the son of the woman's paternal aunt - a relationship considered taboo under the village's traditional customs. advertisementThe viral video showed that the villagers tied the couple to a makeshift wooden yoke - typically used to harness bullocks for ploughing - and forced them to drag a plough across a field in full public view. The crude apparatus, made of bamboo and logs, was fastened to their shoulders as they were paraded like bullocks, with several others watching the incident unfold as mute spectators and did not try to the villagers were done inflicting the punishment on the couple, they took the duo to the village shrine and reportedly made them undergo "purification rituals" as a symbolic cleansing of what the community deemed a "forbidden union".Meanwhile, human rights activists and social organisations have taken note of the incident and condemned it as "barbaric and a gross violation of individual freedoms".Many social media users have also drawn parallels with Taliban-style punishments and called for strict legal action against those involved.A police investigation into the matter is underway.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Odisha
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sri Ram Sene's protest march stopped by police in Belagavi
Belagavi: Hundreds of Sri Ram Sene activists, led by their chief Pramod Mutalik, attempted to launch the 'Ingali Chalo' protest march from Belagavi on Thursday, condemning the recent assault on cow vigilantes at Ingali village in Hukkeri taluk. However, police detained the activists before the march could commence. The protest was in response to the incident where five Sri Ram Sene members were allegedly tied to a coconut tree and assaulted by locals in Ingali village. Belagavi police have since arrested four accused and registered a suo-motu case in connection with the attack. According to Belagavi superintendent of police Dr Bhimashankar Guled, the conflict was triggered after the activists allegedly entered the residence of a Muslim family, causing panic among women inside. He said this intrusion provoked the reaction from villagers. The SP also raised concerns about the background of one of the assaulted individuals, who is a rowdy sheeter, and questioned whether he officially represented the Sri Ram Sene. Rejecting the SP's version of events as 'false' and 'misleading,' Sri Ram Sene launched the 'Ingali Chalo' campaign. Protesters first formed a human chain at Rani Channamma Circle, raised slogans against the govt, and later marched to the deputy commissioner's office to submit a memorandum. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo As they proceeded toward Ingali, police detained several leaders, including district president Gangadhar Kulkarni and Ravikumar Kokitkar. Earlier, while addressing the gathering, Pramod Mutalik condemned the attack on SRS workers, stating, "This is not Pakistan or Afghanistan. Assaulting cow vigilantes in such a Taliban-style manner is unconstitutional. The govt must take strict action. If this repeats, the Hindu community will respond." In response to SP Guled's remarks questioning the involvement of a rowdy sheeter in the vigilante group, Mutalik defended the individual. "Today, police are branding even Hindu activists like Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat and Chakravarthy Sulibele as rowdies. This is an attempt to divert public attention from the real issue." He alleged that the administration is trying to protect the accused and suppress cow protection efforts by discrediting the activists.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
More Muslim groups come out against Zumba sessions in Kerala schools
KOZHIKODE: The education department's decision to introduce zumba sessions in school curriculum to fight drug menace is now at the centre of controversy, with more Muslim organisations coming out opposing the move. After Wisdom Islamic Organisation, the Sunni Yuvajana Sangham (SYS) has also criticised the decision, alleging that it violates moral norms. However, opposition to the initiative — intended to promote the physical and mental well-being of students and teachers — has invited sharp criticism from various corners. Such opposition will take society backwards, social activists said. The first objection was raised by Wisdom Islamic Organisation general secretary T K Ashraf in a Facebook post on Thursday. Ashraf, a school teacher from Palakkad, told TNIE that neither he nor his children took part in the zumba sessions arranged at the school as part of International Day against Drug Abuse. 'I send my child to a public school for quality education — not to promote a culture where boys and girls mingle, wear short clothes, and dance to music,' he said. By Friday, more leaders echoed similar sentiments. Abdussamad Pookkottur, state secretary of Sunni Yuvajana Sangham (SYS), the youth organisation of the Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama, labelled zumba harmful to moral values and urged parents to respond critically. Another SYS leader, Nazar Faizy Koodathai, also argued that group dancing in 'vulgar' attire is objectionable, especially in the case of older students. 'Zumba goes against Indian moral values. From what I understand, it involves students wearing tight clothes and dancing together. This cannot be tolerated. The government should have consulted student organisations before taking such a decision,' he told TNIE. However, the criticism was swiftly countered by social activists and LDF leaders. Progressive Women's Forum president V P Zuhra accused leaders of Muslim organisations of trying to steer Kerala towards Taliban-style conservatism. 'How can a teacher like Ashraf say boys and girls should not be together? Their aim is to pull the youth backwards. The youth must resist this,' Suhara said.
