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IndiaJun 10, 2022

Protests erupt in various parts of Punjab over Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal's controversial remarks

Various parts of Punjab witnessed protests over the inflammatory remarks of the suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma and expelled party leader Naveen Jindal. "After the protest call by Ludhiana Jama Masjid, protests were held across Punjab demanding the arrest of those who disrespected the Prophet," said Shahi Imaam of Ludhiana Jama Masjid. Meanwhile, protests against Sharma and Jindal have been reported from various parts of the country, including Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. As per the reports, a massive protest broke out at Delhi's Jama Masjid which have been later brought und
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IndiaJun 10, 2022

Delhi court sends gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to police custody for four days

In an old case of the Punjab Arms Act, Delhi's Patiala House Court on Friday sent gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to police custody for four days. Delhi Police South Range Special Cell had sought four days' custody of Bishnoi. According to the police, in a case related to Punjab, gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria told the police that Bishnoi had given him weapons to carry out the crime. Bhagwanpuri is currently lodged in jail. Delhi Police wants to interrogate Bishnoi in that case.
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IndiaJun 09, 2022

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against gangster Goldy Brar

International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) on Thursday issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against gangster Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar, who claimed responsibility for the recent murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. A senior CBI official said that after the issuance of RCN, the process to enable his extradition to India will begin. "The RCN has been issued. The CBI liaison officer will coordinate with Interpol and a proposal will be moved through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for extradition," he said. Brar, a native of Sri Muk
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IndiaJun 09, 2022

CBI issues clarifications on Red Corner Notice request against gangster Goldy Brar

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday issued clarifications on reports regarding the Red Corner Notice (RCN) request against Goldy Brar, a gangster who claimed responsibility for the recent murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. On Wednesday, Punjab Police said that on May 19, 2022, ten days before the murder of Sidhu Moosewala, they had already sent the proposal to the CBI to issue a Red-Corner notice against Goldy Brar, which will pave the way for his extradition to India. CBI said that the proposal for issuance of a Red Notice against Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy was
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IndiaJun 09, 2022

One main conspirator fled the country, another absconding in Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Sources

A day after Delhi Police on Wednesday said gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, currently in its custody, was the mastermind behind singer Sidhu Moose Wala's murder, intelligence agencies have now learnt that Bishnoi's brother Anmol has fled the country and Bishnoi's nephew Sachin is absconding. Sources in intelligence agencies told ANI, "Sachin Bishnoi, who took the responsibility of killing Sidhu Moose Wala, is expected to leave the country, while according to intelligence agencies, Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi has already left the country." According to the police sources, both of them we
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

AAP gears up for upcoming Sangrur bypolls

Gearing up for the forthcoming Sangrur bypoll, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab in-charge Jarnail Singh on Wednesday held a meeting with the MLAs and local party workers to chalk out strategies here in Sangrur. Sangrur is known as the stronghold of AAP incumbent Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann from where he had won the parliamentary seat in 2014 and 2019. The seat fell vacant after Mann resigned as MP following his victory from the Dhuri constituency in the state assembly polls. Asking AAP workers to work diligently to ensure the victory of Gurmail Singh, Punjab-in-charge said that he is confid
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi mastermind behind Sidhu Moose Wala murder, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police on Wednesday said that the mastermind behind the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala is gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Addressing a press conference here, today evening, the chief of Delhi's anti-terror unit, Special Cell, Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal said, "Delhi Police Special Cell traced down the organised gang and criminals who carried out the murder. In this incident as well, we have received information that this attack was planned. It is our duty to nab the culprits as soon as possible." With the joint cooperation of the Delhi Police and Punjab Police, we began the
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Moose Wala killing: Politicians, fans join singer's family at bhog ceremony in Mansa

Politicians rubbed shoulders with fans from Punjab and neighbouring Haryana as hundreds gathered at the New Grain Market in Mansa on Wednesday morning to take part in the bhog ceremony organised by the family of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Shubhdeep Singh, popular as Sidhu Moose Wala, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants on May 29. Condoling the death of noted singer late Shubhdeep Singh alias Sidhu Moosewala, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that the demise of the popular singer was a huge and irreparable loss for the family and fans. In a condolence mes
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Bikram Majithia unsafe in jail, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Accusing the Additional Director General of Police (DGP) Prisons of intentional inhumane treatment of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, former Union Minister Harsimrat Badal on Wednesday alleged that her brother Bikram Mathijia was not safe in the jail and asked Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab for immediate removal of the ADGP. "My brother Bikram Majithia's life is not secure in jail with Harpreet Sidhu as ADGP, Prisons. The police officer can go to any extent to harm my brother. There is a danger of Bikram being eliminated or being entangled in another false case by planting something on

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Students abducted after gunmen attack passenger bus in central Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a passenger bus in Nigeria’s Benue state on Thursday, abducting several students who were travelling to sit for university examinations, according to a statement from the state government. Benue Gov. Hyacinth Alia said the attack occurred along the Otukpo–Makurdi highway. The number of people taken has not been officially confirmed. Local media reports indicate there were 14 passengers on board at the time of the напад. “The targeting of innocent citizens, particularly students on their way to sit for examinations, is unacceptable and stands against every norm of hum
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CanadaApr 17, 2026

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