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Lucknow Court Shootout: Rs 20 Lakhs for Gangster’s Murder

Lucknow police have conducted a preliminary investigation into the shocking murder of gangster Sanjeev Jeeva, which occurred on the premises of the Lucknow district court on Wednesday.

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Lucknow: Lucknow police have conducted a preliminary investigation into the shocking murder of gangster Sanjeev Jeeva, which occurred on the premises of the Lucknow district court on Wednesday. The initial findings reveal that the assailant, identified as 24-year-old Vijay Yadav, was offered a contract worth Rs 20 lakh to carry out the killing. Yadav, who fired 7-9 rounds of bullets, was apprehended immediately after the incident.

According to the police, Yadav used a Czech-manufactured Magnum Alfa revolver with a .357 bore, which was recovered at the crime scene. The post-mortem report indicated that Sanjeev Jeeva sustained a total of eight bullet injuries. Six bullets had penetrated his torso, exiting on the opposite side, while two bullets struck each hand. The autopsy further revealed that all the bullets entered the victim’s body from the left side of his back.

Police sources suggest that Vijay Yadav, a resident of Kerakat in Jaunpur, had come to Lucknow in search of a job, during which he possibly encountered the person who offered him the contract to kill Sanjeev Jeeva. Authorities are awaiting Yadav’s recovery to confirm these details. However, he claimed to not remember the name of the person involved. It should be noted that Vijay Yadav has a criminal record, including a prior case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act for allegedly raping a minor in Azamgarh in 2016, for which he served a six-month jail sentence. He was also booked for violating Covid norms in Jaunpur in 2021.

In a similar pattern to the shooters of gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, who were in police custody, Yadav also leads a reclusive life and has had minimal interaction with his family members recently. His mobile phone has been switched off for several days, as confirmed by his younger brother, Satyam Yadav. According to Satyam, Vijay lost interest in his studies after completing class 10 and left for Maharashtra in 2021 to work in a pipe company. Satyam expressed his family’s concern about Vijay’s detachment, noting that he seldom communicates with them, causing distress to their mother, Nirmala Devi.

Sources indicate that Vijay started working at a pipe company in Lucknow earlier this year. The last interaction with his family took place on May 11 before his phone became unreachable.

Meanwhile, the 18-month-old girl, Lado, who suffered a bullet injury resulting in a punctured lung during the shooting, underwent surgery last night. Fortunately, she is now in stable condition and out of danger, according to police sources. Neelam, the mother of the injured girl, also sustained minor injuries as a bullet grazed her fingers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the injured individuals, including two constables, at the Lucknow Trauma Centre.

In response to perceived police negligence leading to such a crime on court premises, lawyers from the Lucknow Bar Association staged a work strike on Thursday as a form of protest.

The investigation into the murder of gangster Sanjeev Jeeva continues, with authorities focusing on unraveling the contract killing plot and identifying the individuals behind it.

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Supreme Court to Review Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder Case on March 17

The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is scheduled to review the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on March 17. In August of the previous year, the Court addressed the tragic incident, emphasizing […]

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The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is scheduled to review the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on March 17.

In August of the previous year, the Court addressed the tragic incident, emphasizing the critical need for enhanced safety measures for medical professionals nationwide. The Bench appealed to protesting doctors to resume their duties, assuring them of protection against any punitive actions related to their participation in the protests.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been actively probing the case. In October, they filed the initial charge sheet against Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer associated with Kolkata Police, implicating him in the heinous crime. The CBI‘s investigation suggests a potential broader conspiracy, highlighting concerns about evidence tampering during the early stages when the Kolkata Police were overseeing the investigation. Subsequently, two additional arrests were made: Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, the former Station House Officer of Tala Police Station. Both are accused of obstructing the investigation and tampering with evidence.

The upcoming hearing on March 17 will further address these developments, underscoring the Supreme Court‘s commitment to ensuring justice and reinforcing workplace safety for medical professionals across the country.

Note: For a comprehensive understanding, readers are encouraged to refer to official Supreme Court records and updates from the Central Bureau of Investigation.

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Karnataka Govt Withdraws CID Probe in Ranya Rao Case

The Karnataka government has rescinded its previous directive for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate potential lapses by police officers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport concerning the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao. Initially, the CID was tasked with examining any negligence or misconduct by airport police following Ranya Rao’s arrest on charges…

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The Karnataka government has rescinded its previous directive for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate potential lapses by police officers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport concerning the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao.

Initially, the CID was tasked with examining any negligence or misconduct by airport police following Ranya Rao’s arrest on charges of attempting to smuggle gold. However, a subsequent order issued on Wednesday annulled this investigation. The government cited an ongoing probe led by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, focusing on the involvement of Ranya’s stepfather, K Ramachandra Rao—a Director General of Police (DGP) rank officer currently serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation.

Gupta’s inquiry aims to uncover the facts and circumstances surrounding the misuse of protocol-related facilities and assess Rao’s potential role in the case. This development follows the seizure of gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore from Ranya Rao at the airport. Subsequent searches of her residence led to the discovery of gold jewelry valued at ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash.

The government’s decision to withdraw the CID probe underscores its commitment to a focused and impartial investigation into the high-profile gold smuggling case, ensuring that all aspects are thoroughly examined without redundancy.

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Fewer Indian students traveled abroad for study purposes in 2024: government response in Lok Sabha

Indian students en route to Canada decreased by 41%; those going to the UK declined 27% and 13%, with Australia experiencing an annual 12 % decrease; at 2,04,058 Indian students studied in America in 2024 alone. Canada had the second-highest student enrollment at 1,37,608. China experienced a decrease as 7279 students came for studies in […]

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Fewer Indian students traveled abroad for study purposes in 2024: government response in Lok Sabha

Indian students en route to Canada decreased by 41%; those going to the UK declined 27% and 13%, with Australia experiencing an annual 12 % decrease; at 2,04,058 Indian students studied in America in 2024 alone. Canada had the second-highest student enrollment at 1,37,608. China experienced a decrease as 7279 students came for studies in 2023 while only 4,978 attended in 2024. Germany, Bangladesh, Russia and Ireland saw the greatest increases in Indian students traveling for studies – at 49 per cent, 44 per cent, 34 per cent and 30 per cent increases respectively. At 34,702, Indians increased by 49 per cent traveling to Germany for studies while 31444 Russian students arrived compared to 23503 a year prior. France, Philippines and Uzbekistan all saw increases as well.

There’s something magical and evocative about seeing an old friend from school come back into town to show us something they remember from long ago – often something from when they were younger themselves! So much for my visions of an ideal world where it wouldn’t matter who ran it anymore… Numbers of Indian students traveling overseas for studies dropped 15% last year as countries tightened visa regulations, according to information provided by Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State in Education ministry, at Monday’s Lok Sabha session. He reported that 7,59,064 students studied overseas according to Bureau of Immigration (BoI). Even though this number represents a decrease from 8,92,989 students traveling overseas for education in 2023, it is slightly higher compared to 2022 when it stood at 7,50,365.

This data pertains specifically to Indian travelers who disclosed “Study/Education” as their reason for visiting foreign destinations. As per information shared with Lok Sabha earlier, BoI data for previous years shows that 2024 surpasses 2019 in terms of students heading abroad for study; during 2019, 5,86,337 went abroad to pursue their education. Canadian, United States and United Kingdom all saw significant declines (in percentage terms) as they all tightened visa regulations for immigrants. Canada became more stringent on student visa regulations following worsening diplomatic ties in 2024 which resulted in more visa rejections and scrutiny on applications for entry.

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