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Save five top leaders, all detainees in J&K MLA Hostel set to walk
Political detainees being held at the MLA Hostel in Srinagar barring five leaders are likely to be released by the Jammu and Kashmir administration in batches in January. “Others are likely to be released in batches slowly. At least six individuals are scheduled to be released this week subject to their signing of release bonds,” a source in the administration, who did not wish to be named, told The Indian Express.
In UP's Sambhal, rioting FIR gives clean chit to police; FIR on killing is just one para
The Uttar Pradesh Police has registered an FIR against 17 persons for alleged rioting in Sambhal. It has meticulously documented details of the alleged violence, the timeline of events and admitted to police firing in self-defence. The FIR related to the killing of 23-year-old Mohammed Sheroz in CAA protests is completely silent on the murder and no accused have been identified. This when both the FIRs are related to events that happened within 24 hours and registered at the same Kotwali Sambhal Police Station.
Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
With General Bipin Rawat taking over as the…
