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CBI opposes Sajjan Kumar’s bail plea in SC, says he was “kingpin” of massacre of Sikhs in Delhi in 1984
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned a hearing on former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s bail plea in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case as the CBI opposed it on the ground that it will have bearing on a similar case under trial in which Kumar is again an accused.
A bench of Justice S.A. Bobde and Justice S. Abdul Nazeer directed the hearing of the matter to April 15, asking the Central Bureau of Investigation for the status of the trial in the other case, number of witnesses examined and the others yet to be examined.
Initially, the apex court appeared inclined to grant bail to Sajjan Kumar, as Justice Bobde said: “We are not underestimating his potential to cause trouble but he can be put in a situation where he can’t cause trouble” and indicated shifting him to Tamil Nadu after bail.
The court said this noting that Sajjan Kumar is 73 years old. Its observation came in the wake of strong opposition to the indication that Sajjan Kumar could be granted bail.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that Sajjan Kumar, who was undergoing life imprisonment, was involved in the gruesome massacre of Sikhs in 1984 in the aftermath of the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Mehta also recalled the violent mob that the CBI team had to encounter when they went to the residence to arrest him in the course of their investigation.
Senior counsel Dushyant Dave appearing for one of the victims, said that 600 Sikhs were killed in the constituency of Sajjan Kumar, who was a member of Parliament then.
The court indicated to senior counsel Amarendra Saran that it might direct the trial in other case to be expedited and then Sajjan Kumar could press his application for bail at a later stage.
As Saran said that Sajjan Kumar was acquitted by the trial court but was convicted and sentenced by Delhi High Court and top court has been liberal in granting bail in such cases, Justice Bobde said: “The fact is that it is conviction by High Court” and has to be viewed seriously.
Sajjan Kumar was acquitted by the trial court but found guilty by the High Court which sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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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.