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Prime accused in Kasganj violence, youth’s murder nabbed

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Lucknow, Jan 31 (IANS) One of the prime accused in the Kasganj communal violence, Salim Javed, was arrested on Wednesday, a police officer said, adding that based on leads provided by him, police are looking for the other accused as well.

There are a dozen persons accused of triggering the violence and inciting mobs on the Republic Day in Kasganj district which led to the killing of one person.

Salim was arrested from a hideout in Kasganj and the police are now looking for his two brothers Naseem and Waseem, who are reportedly close to the Samajwadi Party (SP). An illegal pistol was also recovered from his house during a raid.

The officer claimed the arrested person had admitted to shooting at Chandan Gupta, who died later, leading to a spate of arson and mob violence in Kasganj.

So far, 145 persons have been arrested for their alleged role in the violence.

The National Security Act (NSA) would be slapped on the accused, he said and claimed that a photo album had been recovered from his house. The investigators are now trying to find other linkages through the pictures of some persons in the album.

Meanwhile, situation in the violence-hit town has normalised, though a tense calm prevails and people are on the edge with apprehensions that there might be some more trouble in store. Security deployment continues in the district and extensive police patrolling is going on.

The police have also arrested some leaders and workers of the Rashtriya Lok dal (RLD), who were trying to enter the strife-torn areas in a bid to meet the people affected in the violence.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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.

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