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Dera violence: Section 144 in Noida, Ghaziabad, security beefed up (Lead)
Lucknow, Aug 25 (IANS) Following violence in many parts of Haryana and Punjab by Dera Sacha Sauda sect members, police has been put on high alert in the districts of western Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Friday evening. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have also been clamped as a precautionary measure in Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad and Noida, adjoining Delhi.
Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar told IANS that vigil has been stepped up on the borders and police has been asked to identify possible rioters who might try to sneak into UP and foment trouble.
Officials have also been asked to remain in touch with the management of Dera Sacha Sauda Ashram in Baghpat, he said.
“Local authorities have been assured that there would be no violence on their part,” the top ranking Home Department official added.
Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ministhy S. Nair, while proclaiming the enforcement of preventive measures in the district, said initially the prohibitory measures would be in place for two weeks and the situation would be reviewed later.
Prohibitory orders have also been enforced in Gautam Budh Nagar district comprising Noida and Greater Noida.
Noida District Magistrate B.N. Singh said Section 144 was already in place and in view of the developments in the adjoining state, it has been extended.
Security has been beefed up in all western UP districts and a state of high alert has been declared specially in Baghpat where the sect has an ashram in Barnava. Magistrates and extra police force have been deployed on the border of Haryana.
Thousands of Dera followers have already left for Sirsa and Panchkula earlier in the day.
Vehicles are being checked on the border and a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and Circle Officer (CO) have been posted on the Niwada check post. District authorities said they are being extra vigilant and all measures were in place to ensure that violence does not spill into the UP side.
Ambulances and fire tenders have also been put on alert so that in case of any emergency they could come in handy, an official said.
–IANS
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.