Andhra Pradesh's transport minister P Viswarup's house was set on fire Tuesday over his district renaming proposal.
A mob of angry protestors set the house ablaze in Amalapuram town along with a police vehicle and an educational institute's bus being also charred.
Viswarup and his family were moved to safety by the police.
The state home minister said that over 20 police personnel sustained injuries in the incident and a thorough investigation is being conducted.
On April 4, the new Konaseema district was carved out of the erstwhile East Godavari.
Violent protests erupted over proposed renaming of Konaseema district as BR Ambedkar Konaseema district.

Andhra minister's house set on fire amid protest against adding 'BR Ambedkar' to Konaseema district name

On April 4, the new Konaseema district was carved out of the erstwhile East Godavari.

Violence, vandalism, and arson - as scenes of chaos spread in Andhra Pradesh's Amalapuram, even the house of a state minister wasn't spared.
The house of transport minister Pinipe Visvarupu was reportedly set on fire on May 24 by violent protestors, and police moved the politician and his family to safety.
A police vehicle, and an educational institute's bus were also set on fire. Irate protestors also pelted stones at police personnel.
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The violence broke out when police tried to break up a protest against the proposed renaming of the newly-created Konaseema district.
The district was carved out of erstwhile East Godavari on April 4, and last week the state government proposed renaming it to BR Ambedkar Konaseema district.
A group named Konaseema Sadhana Samiti opposed the move, and planned on submitting a memorandum to the district collector on May 24. Police tried to stop the protest and resorted to lathi-charge, which led to arson and vandalism.
Andhra Home Minister Taneti Vanitha accused some political parties and anti-social elements for instigating violence which injured over 20 police personnel.

A local train in Mumbai ran over some cattle on May 24, disrupting rail services, and causing delays. The incident occurred between Bhivpuri Road and Neral stations.
The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over. The incident occurred during peak hours, at 5:15 pm leading to greater chaos on the mainline of Central Railway.
Trains operating from Karjat towards Kalyan were impacted. Long-distance trains also suffered some delays. Rail traffic was finally restored after around an hour and a half.
Coincidentally, train services had been affected earlier in the day as well. Suburban services on the Harbour Line of the Central Railway had been hit due to power issues during morning peak hours on May 24.

Mumbai: local train runs over cattle, disrupting rail services. Watch what happened

The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over.

A local train in Mumbai ran over some cattle on May 24, disrupting rail services, and causing delays. The incident occurred between Bhivpuri Road and Neral stations.
The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over. The incident occurred during peak hours, at 5:15 pm leading to greater chaos on the mainline of Central Railway.
Trains operating from Karjat towards Kalyan were impacted. Long-distance trains also suffered some delays. Rail traffic was finally restored after around an hour and a half.
Coincidentally, train services had been affected earlier in the day as well. Suburban services on the Harbour Line of the Central Railway had been hit due to power issues during morning peak hours on May 24.

In yet another brazen terror attack in Kashmir, a policeman was killed, while his daughter was injured. The attack took place in Soura area of capital city Srinagar on May 24.
The policeman was identified as Saifullah Qadri. He was shot dead outside his home. Qadri's 7-year-old daughter in being treated in a hospital.
The attack comes less than 2 weeks after another government employee, Rahul Bhat, was killed by terrorists in Chadoora. Bhat was working at the tehsil office when he was shot dead by terrorists.
The killing led to widespread protests by the Kashmiri Pandit community. Government employees belonging to the Hindu community sought transfers to safer locations, and better security facilities.

Kashmir: terrorists kill policeman, injure 7-yr-old daughter in Srinagar, days after Rahul Bhat's murder

The terror attack took place in Soura area of capital city Srinagar on May 24, and the policeman was identified as Saifullah Qadri.

In yet another brazen terror attack in Kashmir, a policeman was killed, while his daughter was injured. The attack took place in Soura area of capital city Srinagar on May 24.
The policeman was identified as Saifullah Qadri. He was shot dead outside his home. Qadri's 7-year-old daughter in being treated in a hospital.
The attack comes less than 2 weeks after another government employee, Rahul Bhat, was killed by terrorists in Chadoora. Bhat was working at the tehsil office when he was shot dead by terrorists.
The killing led to widespread protests by the Kashmiri Pandit community. Government employees belonging to the Hindu community sought transfers to safer locations, and better security facilities.

In a case which has sent ripples through Andhra Pradesh's political circles, a lawmaker has been accused of murdering his former driver. Ananta Udaya Bhaskar, a member of the Andhra Legislative Council, was arrested by police on May 23.
Bhaskar has been accused of beating up his former chauffeur Subramanyam, who later died. The YSR Congress Party leader reportedly took the victim's body to his family and claimed that Subramanyam died in an accident.
However, the family was not convinced, and the MLC reportedly confessed during police interrogation.
Different reports provided different accounts of what led to the death. Some reports suggested that Subramanyam was trying to blackmail MLC Bhaskar using details of his personal life. Other reports claimed that Subramanyam was thrashed for not repaying money he had borrowed from the politician.

Andhra lawmaker killed former driver, claimed road accident, but confessed in interrogation, say police

Ananta Udaya Bhaskar, a member of the Andhra Legislative Council, was arrested by police on May 23 for allegedly murdering a man who used to work as his driver.

In a case which has sent ripples through Andhra Pradesh's political circles, a lawmaker has been accused of murdering his former driver. Ananta Udaya Bhaskar, a member of the Andhra Legislative Council, was arrested by police on May 23.
Bhaskar has been accused of beating up his former chauffeur Subramanyam, who later died. The YSR Congress Party leader reportedly took the victim's body to his family and claimed that Subramanyam died in an accident.
However, the family was not convinced, and the MLC reportedly confessed during police interrogation.
Different reports provided different accounts of what led to the death. Some reports suggested that Subramanyam was trying to blackmail MLC Bhaskar using details of his personal life. Other reports claimed that Subramanyam was thrashed for not repaying money he had borrowed from the politician.

A new-born baby was declared dead at the hospital, buried at a graveyard, but found alive one hour later. This movie-like story played out for real in Jammu and Kashmir on May 23.
The tragedy of a baby being left to die inside the grave was averted only because some locals protested to her burial. The incident occurred in Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.
The baby girl was born at the sub-district hospital to Basharat Ahmad Gujjar and Shameema Begum on May 23. The baby was allegedly not given medical attention for around 2 hours, and declared dead at the hospital.
Subsequently, the distraught family members decided to bury her Hollan village. However, soon after the burial, local villagers objected, and said that the baby should be laid to rest at her ancestral graveyard.
This led to the grave being dug up. When the baby was taken out, she was found to be alive, and was rushed to a hospital. She was referred to Srinagar for specialised treatment.
The incident led to protests by the family, and the administration suspended a junior staff nurse and a sweeper in the gynaecology section, pending an inquiry.

Baby declared dead, then found alive one hour after burial in J&K; hospital nurse, sweeper suspended

The baby girl was born at the sub-district hospital in Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district to Basharat Ahmad Gujjar and Shameema Begum on May 23.

A new-born baby was declared dead at the hospital, buried at a graveyard, but found alive one hour later. This movie-like story played out for real in Jammu and Kashmir on May 23.
The tragedy of a baby being left to die inside the grave was averted only because some locals protested to her burial. The incident occurred in Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.
The baby girl was born at the sub-district hospital to Basharat Ahmad Gujjar and Shameema Begum on May 23. The baby was allegedly not given medical attention for around 2 hours, and declared dead at the hospital.
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Subsequently, the distraught family members decided to bury her Hollan village. However, soon after the burial, local villagers objected, and said that the baby should be laid to rest at her ancestral graveyard.
This led to the grave being dug up. When the baby was taken out, she was found to be alive, and was rushed to a hospital. She was referred to Srinagar for specialised treatment.
The incident led to protests by the family, and the administration suspended a junior staff nurse and a sweeper in the gynaecology section, pending an inquiry.

A sad incident was caught on camera in Jammu and Kashmir. A tragedy occurred during wedding celebrations in Pulwama, when the groom's mother passed away amid a ceremony.
The incident occurred during the 'mehdiraat' ceremony when henna is applied to women members of the families, and there is singing and dancing. A video of the incident showed the groom's mother, identified as Haneefa Banoo, singing on a microphone when she suddenly collapsed.
She was rushed to a hospital, but was declared dead on arrival, according to local news reports. The incident occurred in Pulwama's Murran area in south Kashmir.

Groom's mother dies during wedding celebrations in Kashmir, shocking video emerges

A video of the incident showed the groom's mother, identified as Haneefa Banoo, singing on a microphone when she suddenly collapsed.

A sad incident was caught on camera in Jammu and Kashmir. A tragedy occurred during wedding celebrations in Pulwama, when the groom's mother passed away amid a ceremony.
The incident occurred during the 'mehdiraat' ceremony when henna is applied to women members of the families, and there is singing and dancing. A video of the incident showed the groom's mother, identified as Haneefa Banoo, singing on a microphone when she suddenly collapsed.
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She was rushed to a hospital, but was declared dead on arrival, according to local news reports. The incident occurred in Pulwama's Murran area in south Kashmir.

A Haryanvi singer, who had been missing for almost 2 weeks, was found dead near a highway on May 23. The woman's body was found buried near a highway in Rohtak district, as per an NDTV report.
The singer lived in Delhi, and had last been seen by her family on May 11. The victim's family accused two men who worked with her of kidnap and murder.
The singer had gone to Bhiwani with one of the men for shooting of a music video, according to the family. CCTV footage showed the two having dinner at a hotel in Rohtak, as per reports.
The woman's family accused police of going slow in the case. Police said that they made the discovery after receiving information about a body buried near Bhairon Bhaini village. One of the accused has been arrested.

Buried near highway: missing Haryanvi singer's body found after 12 days of search

The singer lived in Delhi, and had last been seen by her family on May 11

A Haryanvi singer, who had been missing for almost 2 weeks, was found dead near a highway on May 23. The woman's body was found buried near a highway in Rohtak district, as per an NDTV report.
The singer lived in Delhi, and had last been seen by her family on May 11. The victim's family accused two men who worked with her of kidnap and murder.
The singer had gone to Bhiwani with one of the men for shooting of a music video, according to the family. CCTV footage showed the two having dinner at a hotel in Rohtak, as per reports.
The woman's family accused police of going slow in the case. Police said that they made the discovery after receiving information about a body buried near Bhairon Bhaini village. One of the accused has been arrested.
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A controversial Indian figure is part of the TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2022. Khurram Parvez, who is currently in jail on terror funding allegations, is part of the prestigious list.
Parvez, a Kashmiri activist, was arrested from Srinagar in November 2021 by the National Investigation Agency. In March this year, an NIA court extended his custody by 50 days.
Parvez is associated with the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society, and is also the chairperson of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances. In 2016, Parvez had been detained under the Public Safety Act, or PSA, and spent 76 days in prison.
Parvez's description in the TIME magazine was written by Rana Ayyub. The caption read, "He had to be silenced, for his was a voice that resounded around the globe for his fierce fight against human-rights violations and injustices in the Kashmir region. The attacks against him speak volumes of the truth he represents at a time when the world’s largest democracy is being called out for its persecution of the more than 200 million Indian Muslims."

TIME 100: jailed on 'Kashmir terror funding' charge, activist Khurram Parvez in Most Influential list

TIME 100 Most Influential list includes Khurram Parvez, a Kashmiri activist, who was arrested in November 2021 by the National Investigation Agency.

A controversial Indian figure is part of the TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2022. Khurram Parvez, who is currently in jail on terror funding allegations, is part of the prestigious list.
Parvez, a Kashmiri activist, was arrested from Srinagar in November 2021 by the National Investigation Agency. In March this year, an NIA court extended his custody by 50 days.
Parvez is associated with the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society, and is also the chairperson of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances. In 2016, Parvez had been detained under the Public Safety Act, or PSA, and spent 76 days in prison.
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Parvez's description in the TIME magazine was written by Rana Ayyub. The caption read, "He had to be silenced, for his was a voice that resounded around the globe for his fierce fight against human-rights violations and injustices in the Kashmir region. The attacks against him speak volumes of the truth he represents at a time when the world&rsquo;s largest democracy is being called out for its persecution of the more than 200 million Indian Muslims."

An alleged suicide occurred at a Union government building in Delhi on May 23. A scientist working with the Information and Technology Ministry was found dead at Shastri Bhawan.
55-year-old Rakesh Mallik's body was found in front of gate number 2 of Shastri Bhawan which houses offices of many Union government ministries. The deceased is believed to have jumped from the seventh floor of the building.
A team of police personnel from the Parliament street police station reached the spot after getting information about the incident. Police said further inquiry is underway.

Delhi News: Scientist working with IT ministry found dead at Shastri Bhawan

Suicide at Union govt building in Delhi? Scientist working with IT ministry found dead at Shastri Bhawan


Delhi: 55-year-old Rakesh Mallik's body was found in front of gate number 2 of Shastri Bhawan which houses offices of many Union government ministries.

An alleged suicide occurred at a Union government building in Delhi on May 23. A scientist working with the Information and Technology Ministry was found dead at Shastri Bhawan.
55-year-old Rakesh Mallik's body was found in front of gate number 2 of Shastri Bhawan which houses offices of many Union government ministries. The deceased is believed to have jumped from the seventh floor of the building.
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A team of police personnel from the Parliament street police station reached the spot after getting information about the incident. Police said further inquiry is underway.

As Delhi is facing a heatwave for the past 2-3 weeks, a Delhi auto driver has come up with an innovative idea and has taken an environmental-friendly move by converting his auto rooftop into a little garden.
Mahendra Kumar is an auto driver who is driving an auto-rickshaw for the past 3 decades. In order to avoid the heatwave, Kumar decided to grow some plants on the rooftop of his auto which helps him and as well as the passengers stay cool in the vehicle. Plants on his vehicle's rooftop protect passengers from the direct sunlight. So far, Kumar’s garden has almost 25 types of plants, such as tomatoes, okra, snake gourd, and spinach.
Kumar has not recently implemented this idea instead he had implemented this in 2020 itself, he told Reuters 'I thought that this will provide a cooling effect during summer so that is why I grew plants on it.' People are also appreciating Kumar's creative and conservative move and liking the ride.

Watch: passengers are liking auto ride because of cooling effect in auto; here's how?

In order to avoid the heatwave, Kumar decided to grow some plants on the rooftop of his auto which helps him and as well as the passengers stay cool in the vehicle.

As Delhi is facing a heatwave for the past 2-3 weeks, a Delhi auto driver has come up with an innovative idea and has taken an environmental-friendly move by converting his auto rooftop into a little garden.
Mahendra Kumar&nbsp;who is driving an auto-rickshaw for the past 3 decades&nbsp;decided to grow some plants on the rooftop of his auto which helps him and as well as the passengers stay cool in the vehicle. Plants on his vehicle's rooftop protect passengers from the direct sunlight. So far, Kumar&rsquo;s garden has almost 25 types of plants, such as tomatoes, okra, snake gourd, and spinach.
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In connection with the illegal telephone connection case Maran brothers have appeared before the court. While Dayanidhi Maran was the minister for telecommunication he misused his power to issue more than 700 telephone connections to a private TV station .CBI has registered a case against that. For framing charges kalanidhi, Dayanidhi and 5 others appeared before the court. The magistrate framed  the charges and said that there was a prima facie evidence and  he would start examining the witnesses from 19th February onwards.

Clashes reported in Srinagar's Maisuma after NIA court sentenced separatist Yasin Malik to life in prison.
Malik, who was sentenced in a terror financing case, hails from Maisuma which is in vicinity of Lal Chowk.
Parts of Srinagar observed a spontaneous shutdown on Wednesday ahead of the sentencing in the case in which Malik had pleaded guilty to all charges.
Multiple reports say security has been beefed up across Srinagar to ensure law and order.

Yasin Malik sentencing: clashes reported from Srinagar's Maisuma after life imprisonment order

Yasin Malik sentencing: clashes in Srinagar Protestors clashed with forces in JKLF bastion Maisuma Malik was sentenced to life in prison by NIA court

Yasin Malik&nbsp;life imprisonment order: Parts of Srinagar observed a spontaneous shutdown on Wednesday ahead of the sentencing.

Violence broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, as separatist leader Yasin Malik was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court.
Clashes between Malik's supporters and security forces were reported from Maisuma in Srinagar. Yasin Malik, who pleaded guilty in a terror funding case, hails from Maisuma, which is a locality near Srinagar's famous Lal Chowk.
A mob was seen pelting stones, while security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. At Malik's residence in Maisuma, a large crowd, including women, gathered. Slogans in support of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, or JKLF, leader were reportedly raised.
A shutdown was also observed in some parts of Srinagar. Heavy deployment of security forces was seen in the Valley.

Three Pakistani terrorists and a Jammu and Kashmir policeman were killed in an encounter in Baramulla district on Wednesday.Calling it a chance encounter, Vijay Kumar, the Inspector General of Police for Kashmir tweeted that The operation started after a joint team of armed forces launched a cordon ad search operation at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area of the district. "Three #Pakistani #terrorists killed. One JKP personnel also attained #martyrdom in this chance encounter. #Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow," Inspector General of Police, Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar tweeted.
Police said incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter. 
 

Kashmir: 3 Pakistani terrorists, policeman killed in 'chance' Baramalla encounter

Police said incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.&nbsp;

Three Pakistani terrorists and a Jammu and Kashmir policeman were killed in an encounter in Baramulla district on Wednesday. Calling it a chance encounter,&nbsp;Vijay&nbsp;Kumar, the&nbsp;Inspector General of Police for Kashmir tweeted that&nbsp;The operation started after a joint team of armed forces launched a cordon ad search operation at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area of the district.&nbsp; "Three #Pakistani #terrorists killed. One JKP personnel also attained #martyrdom in this chance encounter. #Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow," Inspector General of Police, Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar tweeted. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/kashmir-terrorists-kill-policeman-injure-7-yr-old-daughter-in-srinagar-days-after-rahul-bhat-s-murder-1653398390167">Kashmir: terrorists kill policeman, injure 7-yr-old daughter in Srinagar, days after Rahul Bhat's murder</a>
Police said incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

A delayed flight, angry passengers, and a warning by authorities - Delhi airport was once against the stage for dramatic scenes. It began with a three-hour delay in Air India's Delhi-London flight on May 24.
Passengers claimed that the delay was caused by flight crew being late, and some seats "not working", as per a Hindustan Times report. Some business class passengers were downgraded, and some couldn't board the flight due to seats "not working", according to the report.
However, Air India claimed that the delay was due to the previous day's bad weather, when Delhi saw heavy rain.
India's civil aviation watchdog, DGCA took note of the incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation told airlines not to "book passengers beyond serviceable seats meeting the approved design specification available in the aircraft". DGCA warned that non-compliance would be "viewed seriously".

Drama at Delhi airport over Air India flight to London being delayed by 3 hours; DGCA issues warning

Three hour delay in Delhi-London flight irks passengers&nbsp;

A delayed flight, angry passengers, and a warning by authorities - Delhi airport was once against the stage for dramatic scenes. It began with a three-hour delay in Air India's Delhi-London flight on May 24.
Passengers claimed that the delay was caused by flight crew being late, and some seats "not working", as per a Hindustan Times report. Some business class passengers were downgraded, and some couldn't board the flight due to seats "not working", according to the report.
However, Air India claimed that the delay was due to the previous day's bad weather, when Delhi saw heavy rain.
India's civil aviation watchdog, DGCA took note of the incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation told airlines not to "book passengers beyond serviceable seats meeting the approved design specification available in the aircraft". DGCA warned that non-compliance would be "viewed seriously".
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Amid calls in many places to 'right historical wrongs' by changing the name or nature of old structures, a building in Andhra Pradesh is also facing anger.
The Jinnah Tower Centre in Guntur was targeted once again by the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 24. BJP leaders and workers tried to march to the tower to press for their demand that the structure be renamed after former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.
However, the protestors were detained by police. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao criticised the police action, saying, "Wonder if we are in Andhra Pradesh or Pakistan."
Calls to rename Jinnah Tower have been growing in recent months, but the YSRCP government in the state led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has not acquiesced.

Rename Jinnah Tower to APJ Abdul Kalam: BJP's demand in Andhra Pradesh, march halted by police

'Rename Jinnah Tower to...': BJP's demand in Andhra Pradesh, march halted by police


Jinnah Tower row: BJP leaders and workers tried to stage a march in Guntur to press for their demand that the structure be renamed after former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.

Amid calls in many places to 'right historical wrongs' by changing the name or nature of old structures, a building in Andhra Pradesh is also facing anger.
The Jinnah Tower Centre in Guntur was targeted once again by the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 24. BJP leaders and workers tried to march to the tower to press for their demand that the structure be renamed after former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.
However, the protestors were detained by police. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao criticised the police action, saying, "Wonder if we are in Andhra Pradesh or Pakistan." Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/asi-on-qutub-minar-plea-existing-structure-can-t-be-altered-not-a-place-of-worship-1653382664835">ASI on Qutub Minar plea: existing structure can't be altered, not a place of worship</a>
Calls to rename Jinnah Tower have been growing in recent months, but the YSRCP government in the state led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has not acquiesced.

A bribe demand worth Rs 1 crore, 1% cut money on all contracts, a threat to "destroy careers", and a recording of payment of Rs 5 lakh bribe - these are the allegations and evidence against Vijay Singla, who was sacked as Punjab health minister and arrested on May 24.
The action was taken on the complaint of a government officer named Rajinder Singh, who is Superintending Engineer at Punjab Health System Corporation.
The FIR filed by police says that the complainant was called to Punjab Bhawan in April by minister Singla's Officer on Special Duty, or OSD, Pradeep Kumar. The OSD demanded Rs 1.16 crore as bribe for past construction allotments, and wanted 1% commission on every future contract, as per the FIR.
The complainant was then intimidated with the threat that his career would be destroyed. The complainant then decided to pay Rs 5 lakh to avoid mental harassment.
On May 23, the bribe was given and the conversation during the transaction was also recorded, as per the FIR. Subsequently, Vijay Singla was sacked by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.

Punjab minister sacking: details of 'bribe demand' by Vijay Singla; complainant recorded talk, says FIR

Vijay Singla's sacking: FIR filed by police says that the complainant was called to Punjab Bhawan in April by minister OSD, Pradeep Kumar, to demand bribe.

A bribe demand worth Rs 1 crore, 1% cut money on all contracts, a threat to "destroy careers", and a recording of payment of Rs 5 lakh bribe - these are the allegations and evidence against Vijay Singla, who was sacked as Punjab health minister and arrested on May 24.
The action was taken on the complaint of a government officer named Rajinder Singh, who is Superintending Engineer at Punjab Health System Corporation.
The FIR filed by police says that the complainant was called to Punjab Bhawan in April by minister Singla's Officer on Special Duty, or OSD, Pradeep Kumar. The OSD demanded Rs 1.16 crore as bribe for past construction allotments, and wanted 1% commission on every future contract, as per the FIR.
The complainant was then intimidated with the threat that his career would be destroyed. The complainant then decided to pay Rs 5 lakh to avoid mental harassment.
On May 23, the bribe was given and the conversation during the transaction was also recorded, as per the FIR. Subsequently, Vijay Singla was sacked by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
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