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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
'He strangled her, then pushed her from 5th floor': Burqa-clad man kills teen in Delhi's Ashok Nagar; nabbed after manhunt across 2 states
NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old woman who was pushed from the fifth-floor terrace of her house by her alleged stalker on Monday morning succumbed to injuries hours later, police said. The accused, identified as Taufiq, was arrested in UP Tuesday night, after six police teams conducted raids across the two states to nab him. The incident took place in Ashok Nagar locality of Jyoti Nagar area. CCTV footage and investigation revealed the suspect entered the house wearing a burqa. He caught hold of Neha, strangled her with her dupatta and threw her off the roof after an argument, police said. Heavy police deployment in area to keep peace as incident causes furore You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The incident caused a furore in the area and heavy police deployment was ensured to maintain peace. The postmortem was conducted on Tuesday afternoon, after which several cops escorted the body to the cremation ground. Mandoli Road market remained closed in protest. The market association said they were verifying the identity of the staffers and won't employ people without proper identity documents. Police, which had registered a case of attempted murder on Monday, have added a section of murder to the FIR. Neha's family said their building has multiple flats and the door leading to the rooftop is usually left open. At the time of the incident, she had gone to the terrace to check the water supply and to wash clothes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 경고: 이 게임 진짜 중독성 쩔어요. 지금 해봐! Hero Wars 플레이하기 Undo Her father told police he was also on his way to the terrace when he saw Taufiq strangling Neha, pushing her and causing her to fall to the ground, where a heap of bricks was kept. Upon hearing the noise, local residents rushed to the scene and took Neha to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. At the crime scene, clothes were scattered across the terrace, suggesting that Neha was doing laundry when the argument with Taufiq broke out, leading to the struggle. One of Neha's relatives said she had gone to the terrace around 7.30am Monday. About 20 minutes later, Taufiq arrived, disguised in a burqa. At the time, no one realised it was him - Neha's elder sister was asleep and her mother was standing on the balcony. Taufiq lives with his brother in Delhi and their family resides in UP's Moradabad area, police said. He had been employed in a godown and helped at a local grocery shop in Ashok Nagar.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
19-year-old pushed off roof by stalker in NE Delhi dies
A 19-year-old woman died on Wednesday, two days after being thrown off a five-storey building allegedly by a stalker in northeast Delhi's Ashok Nagar. Police said the victim's family claimed the accused, a 30-year-old man who had been harassing her for months, disguised himself in a burqa, sneaked into her building, and flung her off the terrace in front of her father. 19-year-old pushed off roof by stalker in NE Delhi dies The attack, which occurred around 8.30am on Monday, stunned the neighbourhood, triggered demands for justice, and led to a heavy police deployment amid fears of communal tension—the victim was Hindu, and the accused Muslim. According to the police, the accused, identified as Taufiq-Ur-Rehman, is on the run. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Ashish Kumar Mishra said a case of attempted murder and criminal intimidation was initially registered, later converted to murder. The accused is originally from Hapur in Uttar Pradesh, and worked as a daily wager in Ashok Nagar's local market. He had befriended the family years ago, celebrating festivals like Raksha Bandhan with the victim and her two sisters. But for the past three months, her family alleged, he had been stalking her, making unwelcome advances, and threatening her when she rebuffed him. However, they told police they did not file a police complaint as they said they never imagined the accused would harm anyone in the family, according to a police officer privy to the case. 'We never thought he would go so far as to kill her,' said her father, a private security guard. He recalled how his daughter had gone to the terrace to switch on the water pump and called her mother saying it wasn't working. 'Minutes later, I heard her scream. I ran up and saw Taufiq strangling her. When I tried to stop him, he pushed me aside and threw her off,' he said. She fell nearly 50 feet, landing on bricks in a vacant lot, he said. Her family rushed her to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, but she died nearly 12 hours later. Taufiq fled the scene, evading attempts by the woman's father and at least two neighbours to catch him. CCTV footage captured him entering and leaving the neighbourhood in the burqa. Police teams are now conducting raids in Delhi and UP to apprehend him. DCP Mishra said they received a call at around 8.30am on Monday reporting the crime. The victim's house was shrouded in grief when HT visited on Tuesday. The victim had completed her schooling and worked at a private firm in Mandoli. Her family—parents and four siblings—had no inkling of the violence to come. Her elder sister said Taufiq was treated like family. 'We used to tie rakhi on his wrist. We never imagined he would do this,' she said. As news of the murder spread, tension gripped the neighbourhood. Ashok Vihar market wore a deserted look Tuesday with all shops shut, and members of right-wing outfits gathered outside the victim's house to express solidarity with the heartbroken family. Satender Sharma, general secretary of Agrasen Market Association, Ashok Nagar, said, 'Members of the market association held a meeting on Monday evening and it was unanimously decided that we will keep the market shut on Tuesday to show our solidarity towards the family. The association has decided that shopkeepers will not employ any Muslim labourer in their shops.' 'This has never happened here before,' said a local resident. 'Now, no one feels safe. Parents are scared to send their daughters outside.' The victim's aunt called for the death penalty. 'We would have protected her if we knew this is what she was going through,' she said, adding that the young woman had recently started a new job. 'She had dreams.' Police have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges, including under stalking and sections related to crimes against women. Until late evening Tuesday, police personnel remained stationed in the locality. 'We are maintaining vigilance to prevent any flare-up,' a senior police official said.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Human qualities remain core of journalism in AI era
KUALA LUMPUR: Human qualities must remain the central focus in the adaptation and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in newsrooms to ensure that the integrity and core values of journalism are preserved. Astro Awani editor-in-chief Ashwad Ismail said that while AI brings greater convenience and efficiency to newsroom operations, it cannot replace the role of journalists as storytellers and custodians of truth. 'Technological advancements are important, but the foundation must remain rooted in human qualities. The core philosophy is how AI can enhance our qualities as journalists and improve the journalism we produce,' he said. 'This technology will come and go, but what truly strengthens us is our core philosophy - our people and the quality of our journalism,' he said when appearing as a guest on the Bernama TV's Ruang Bicara programme titled 'Kewartawanan Era Baharu: Keseimbangan AI dan Etika' (Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics), held in conjunction with the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration last night. Also featured on the programme were The Jakarta Post editor-in-chief Taufiq Rahman and media expert Sayed Munawar Sayed Mohd Mustar. Ashwad emphasised that the integration of AI in journalism must be guided by clear ethical principles to ensure it remains aligned with the profession's core mission, truth and social responsibility. 'When we acknowledge that there must always be a man behind the machine, it becomes clear that strong principles and proper guidance are essential in how we approach, use, and even embrace AI,' he said. Meanwhile, Taufiq noted that while AI can serve as a valuable tool for tasks like data compilation and document processing, editorial decisions must ultimately remain in human hands to preserve the integrity of news judgment. 'Media is an industry of truth. What we report, what we write, is all about the truth. I still doubt whether AI today is capable of fully understanding the nuance or subtlety in journalistic content,' Taufiq said. He added that in Indonesia, the Dewan Pers (Press Council) issued guidelines on the use of AI in journalism in January, which among other things, emphasise the importance of labelling AI-generated content to ensure transparency. 'If a news item, photo, or video is produced by AI, it must be clearly labelled. We cannot mislead the public by presenting it as the work of journalists,' he said. While acknowledging that some media organisations still operate with basic equipment, he stressed that this should not be seen as a disadvantage, but rather as a testament to their commitment to uphold ethical principles that have been the foundation of journalism for centuries. Meanwhile, Sayed Munawar noted that journalistic ethics remain as relevant as ever, even in the rapidly evolving era of AI, as ethics themselves are not new, only the context of their application has shifted with technological progress. 'Ethics is still a relevant issue. What has changed is the context, such as the balance between privacy and intrusion. Now we face the question of AI, but the core ethical principles remain unchanged. With AI, processes may become faster, more accurate, and better guided. 'If it is a tool, AI remains just that, a tool. Like an axe, it won't function without someone wielding it. But what AI lacks is wisdom. The real question is how far we want to use this tool, and for what purpose. Even a blunt axe can be used as a hammer, that's creativity,' Sayed Munawar added. The three-day HAWANA 2025 celebration, which runs until tomorrow, is organised by the Ministry of Communications, with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) serving as the implementing agency. The HAWANA 2025 celebration's main event will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. The date May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists' Day to commemorate the publication of the first edition of 'Utusan Melayu' newspaper on May 29, 1939, honouring the contributions and services of media professionals as vital agents in shaping an informed society.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
AI in Newsrooms Must Uphold Ethics, Say Media Experts
KUALA LUMPUR: Human qualities must remain the central focus in the adaptation and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in newsrooms to ensure that the integrity and core values of journalism are preserved. Astro Awani editor-in-chief Ashwad Ismail said that while AI brings greater convenience and efficiency to newsroom operations, it cannot replace the role of journalists as storytellers and custodians of truth. 'Technological advancements are important, but the foundation must remain rooted in human qualities. The core philosophy is how AI can enhance our qualities as journalists and improve the journalism we produce,' he said. 'This technology will come and go, but what truly strengthens us is our core philosophy - our people and the quality of our journalism,' he said when appearing as a guest on the Bernama TV's Ruang Bicara programme titled 'Kewartawanan Era Baharu: Keseimbangan AI dan Etika' (Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics), held in conjunction with the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration last night. Also featured on the programme were The Jakarta Post editor-in-chief Taufiq Rahman and media expert Sayed Munawar Sayed Mohd Mustar. Ashwad emphasised that the integration of AI in journalism must be guided by clear ethical principles to ensure it remains aligned with the profession's core mission, truth and social responsibility. 'When we acknowledge that there must always be a man behind the machine, it becomes clear that strong principles and proper guidance are essential in how we approach, use, and even embrace AI,' he said. Meanwhile, Taufiq noted that while AI can serve as a valuable tool for tasks like data compilation and document processing, editorial decisions must ultimately remain in human hands to preserve the integrity of news judgment. 'Media is an industry of truth. What we report, what we write, is all about the truth. I still doubt whether AI today is capable of fully understanding the nuance or subtlety in journalistic content,' Taufiq said. He added that in Indonesia, the Dewan Pers (Press Council) issued guidelines on the use of AI in journalism in January, which among other things, emphasise the importance of labelling AI-generated content to ensure transparency. 'If a news item, photo, or video is produced by AI, it must be clearly labelled. We cannot mislead the public by presenting it as the work of journalists,' he said. While acknowledging that some media organisations still operate with basic equipment, he stressed that this should not be seen as a disadvantage, but rather as a testament to their commitment to uphold ethical principles that have been the foundation of journalism for centuries. Meanwhile, Sayed Munawar noted that journalistic ethics remain as relevant as ever, even in the rapidly evolving era of AI, as ethics themselves are not new, only the context of their application has shifted with technological progress. 'Ethics is still a relevant issue. What has changed is the context, such as the balance between privacy and intrusion. Now we face the question of AI, but the core ethical principles remain unchanged. With AI, processes may become faster, more accurate, and better guided. 'If it is a tool, AI remains just that, a tool. Like an axe, it won't function without someone wielding it. But what AI lacks is wisdom. The real question is how far we want to use this tool, and for what purpose. Even a blunt axe can be used as a hammer, that's creativity,' Sayed Munawar added. The three-day HAWANA 2025 celebration, which runs until tomorrow, is organised by the Ministry of Communications, with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) serving as the implementing agency. The HAWANA 2025 celebration's main event will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. The date May 29 was gazetted as National Journalists' Day to commemorate the publication of the first edition of 'Utusan Melayu' newspaper on May 29, 1939, honouring the contributions and services of media professionals as vital agents in shaping an informed society.
Barnama
14-06-2025
- Barnama
Human Qualities Remain Core Of Journalism In AI Era
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- Human qualities must remain the central focus in the adaptation and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in newsrooms to ensure that the integrity and core values of journalism are preserved. Astro Awani editor-in-chief Ashwad Ismail said that while AI brings greater convenience and efficiency to newsroom operations, it cannot replace the role of journalists as storytellers and custodians of truth. 'Technological advancements are important, but the foundation must remain rooted in human qualities. The core philosophy is how AI can enhance our qualities as journalists and improve the journalism we produce,' he said. 'This technology will come and go, but what truly strengthens us is our core philosophy - our people and the quality of our journalism,' he said when appearing as a guest on the Bernama TV's Ruang Bicara programme titled 'Kewartawanan Era Baharu: Keseimbangan AI dan Etika' (Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics), held in conjunction with the National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration last night. Also featured on the programme were The Jakarta Post editor-in-chief Taufiq Rahman and media expert Sayed Munawar Sayed Mohd Mustar. Ashwad emphasised that the integration of AI in journalism must be guided by clear ethical principles to ensure it remains aligned with the profession's core mission, truth and social responsibility. 'When we acknowledge that there must always be a man behind the machine, it becomes clear that strong principles and proper guidance are essential in how we approach, use, and even embrace AI,' he said. Meanwhile, Taufiq noted that while AI can serve as a valuable tool for tasks like data compilation and document processing, editorial decisions must ultimately remain in human hands to preserve the integrity of news judgment. 'Media is an industry of truth. What we report, what we write, is all about the truth. I still doubt whether AI today is capable of fully understanding the nuance or subtlety in journalistic content,' Taufiq said.
