Political and investigative heat rises over the Nashik case, with VHP alleging a wider pattern and police examining possible targeting, internal lapses and communication links among the accused.
Probe into TCS Nashik case expands as investigators examine claims of systematic targeting, internal lapses and wider misconduct, with political reactions intensifying across Maharashtra.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition filed by Nikhil Kumar Punia, who claimed eligibility for admission as a minority candidate on the basis of his religious conversion.
Acting on the orders of the Police Commissioner, Lucknow, and under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vishwajeet Srivastava and Additional DCP Dhananjay Singh Kushwaha, the operation was carried out under the guidance of ACP Chowk Rajkumar Singh.
Atharva contacted Brahmins and the Hanuman Sena in Kashi through social media and discussed performing the rituals for his return to the faith.
The Yogi government has requested for a report from KGMU on the entire matter. Sources said here on Tuesday that a police officer has been deployed 24 hours a day to protect the female doctor.
In an operation conducted on Thursday morning, the Chandvak Police recovered several items, including Bibles, Christian hymn books, religious registers, photo frames, and mobile phones containing chats, videos, and photos related to conversion activities.
The Kothamangalam police detained Rameez Mohammad for allegedly abetting the suicide of his partner, Sona Eldhose. Rameez and his family have been accused of allegedly harassing the deceased to get religiously converted before getting married.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday took a hardline stance against religious conversion, calling it “a stain on Chhattisgarh” and declaring that his government would pursue its eradication with unwavering resolve.
Rejecting Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s statement justifying the police action, Chandrasekhar said there was a clear case of miscommunication and assured that the BJP would stand by the nuns until they receive justice.
