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Las Vegas gunman meticulously planned assault: Officials (Lead)
Las Vegas, Oct 4 (IANS) Investigators trying to determine what sparked the Las Vegas mass shooting carried out by gunman Stephen Paddock have said the massacre which claimed 58 lives was meticulously planned with the means and desire to inflict unprecedented carnage.
Before he mowed down concert goers from his 32nd floor suite at the Mandalay Bay Hotel here on Sunday night, Paddock created a ring of surveillance around him, law enforcement officials said on Tuesday.
Video cameras in his suite, two cameras in the hallway and one in the suite door peephole allowed Paddock to see if law enforcement or security were approaching. But investigators were still at a loss to establish a motive for the massacre, the New York Times reported.
Police also found 23 guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and other equipment in the gunman’s hotel suite. Several firearms and explosives were retrieved at his home. In total, across three locations, 47 firearms were recovered.
The authorities revised the death toll down from 59 on Tuesday evening, saying that one of the bodies was that of the gunman.
Paddock’s girlfriend Marilou Danley, who had been in the Philippines, returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. She was accompanied by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and was to be questioned by the Las Vegas police.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, police had described Danley as a “travelling companion” of the shooter, but did not describe her as a suspect.
Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said she might shed some light on what was going through the mind of the gunman, who killed himself as the police prepared to enter his room.
“This individual was pre-meditated… the fact that he had the type of weaponry and the amount of weaponry in that room.
“… He evaluated everything he did in his actions,” Lombardo said.
Twelve of the rifles Paddock had were outfitted with a “bump stock”, a device that enables a gun to fire hundreds of rounds per minute like a machine gun officials said.
Paddock checked in last Thursday and kept the “Do Not Disturb” sign on his door for the next three days, said a hotel worker.
The shooting — the worst in modern US history — sparked debate over US gun laws, but President Donald Trump said the discussion over what, if anything, needs to be done was “not for now”.
With hundreds of victims still hospitalised, officials said the death toll was likely to rise.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.