Mob lynching of murder accused: NHRC issues notice to UP government, police chief

The human rights panel asked the DGP to submit a detailed report of the inquiry within four weeks.

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· Sep 09, 2020 · 06:49 pm

Palghar lynching: 18 officers punished, CBI inquiry not required, Maharashtra Police to SC

One assistant police inspector has been dismissed from service, two others sent on compulsory retirement and pay for 15 others has been reduced to a minimum.

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· Sep 08, 2020 · 03:26 pm

Uttar Pradesh: Murder suspect lynched in presence of police officers in Kushinagar

The man who was lynched had allegedly shot dead a school teacher, identified as Sudhir Kumar Singh, in his home.

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· Sep 07, 2020 · 05:48 pm

Palghar mob lynching: Maharashtra government sacks three policemen it suspended for laxity

Two of the policemen have been compulsorily retired while one has been dismissed from service with immediate effect.

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· Sep 01, 2020 · 11:34 am

Palghar lynching: SC asks Maharashtra government to produce chargesheets, status report on inquiry

The top court directed the state to file an affidavit about the action taken against the policemen allegedly involved in the incident.

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· Aug 06, 2020 · 01:44 pm

Assam: Three Bangladeshis, suspected to be cattle smugglers, lynched in Karimganj district

The police said the follow-up process to hand over the bodies of the three men has started.

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· Jul 19, 2020 · 07:06 pm

Palghar lynching: Maharashtra CID files two chargesheets against 126 accused

The Criminal Investigation Department said it has questioned 808 suspects and 118 witnesses in the case.

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· Jul 16, 2020 · 12:08 pm

Palghar case: SC issues notice to Centre, Maharashtra government on pleas seeking CBI, NIA probe

The petitioners alleged that the state authorities were being biased in their investigation.

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· Jun 11, 2020 · 03:24 pm

Assam: Mob lynches man for allegedly hitting women near tea garden, injures his friend

The two men were headed to a picnic spot, through the Gabharu Parbat Tea Estate, when they were stopped and attacked.

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· May 31, 2020 · 07:37 pm

Assam: Five men allegedly beat vegetable vendor to death in Kamrup district

Two of the five have been arrested, while the rest are absconding.

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· May 25, 2020 · 06:07 pm

Palghar lynching case: Lawyer appearing for sadhus dies in road accident, police rule out foul play

However, Digvijay Trivedi’s father said the accident was a ‘mystery’ to him and BJP leader Sambit Patra also questioned if this was just a coincidence.

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· May 15, 2020 · 01:57 pm

Palghar lynching case: Maharashtra Police CID arrests 18 more people

The total number of people arrested is now 134.

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· May 12, 2020 · 06:04 pm