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Ex-MLA, AISA, AAP student leaders in Jamia violence FIR
New Delhi: The FIR in the violent protests at Delhi”s Jamia Nagar, which is based upon the statement of the area Station House Officer (SHO) Upendra Singh, has named a former MLA, along with student leaders of the All India Students Association (AISA), Students Islamic Organisation of India and the student wing of the Aam Admi Party, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samitti (CYSS).
The FIR No. 0298, lodged on December 16 following the statement of Singh, has recorded the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar road outside the Jamia Millia Islamia”s gate number 4,7 and 8 as the place of occurrence of the incident.
In the FIR, copy of which is available with IANS, the first name as accused is of Ashu Khan, a resident of Abul Fazal enclave Jamia Nagar. The FIR describes him as a local leader.
Second name in the FIR is of Mustafa. He is also said to be a local politician. Third name is of Haider, also a resident of Abul Fazal enclave.
At number four is former Congress MLA Asif Khan”s name. He is accused of rioting, provoking people, obstructing government work and attacking policemen.
AISA leader Chandan Kumar”s name is also in the FIR and his address is mentioned as the Jamia University, Jamia Nagar.
Sixth name in the FIR is that of Asif Tanha whose address is also mentioned as the Jamia. The last name in the FIR is of Kasim Usmani, a CYSS leader from Jamia Millia Islamia.
The SHO in his statement said: “Some locals and students were holding mild protests in the area for two days. But on December 15, Asif Khan along with other six started raising slogans. They were provoking other students for two-three days against the CAA and NRC”.
According to the FIR, following the provocation by these accused, many buses were set on fire by the violent mob. The mob also targeted a police booth at the Sarai Julena area and when the police tried to stop them they started shouting “media go back, police go back”.
According to the statement of SHO, he says: “I (SHO Jamia Nagar) tried to convince the crowd. Even after this, the crowd in front of the Jamia University started throwing stones at the police. In order to control the crowd, on the orders of the seniors officers, teargas shells were lobbed to disperse them. A total of 52 teargas shells were lobbed. We had to call in 7th battalion for reinforcements.”
As per the FIR, the SHO said: “Despite all these arrangements, the mob continued to attack police parties. The CAT ambulance called for help on the spot was also destroyed by the mob. In the worsening situation, the police had to go to the university campus to remove the students present inside. Even then, the mob continued to pelt stones at the police. The protesters were ready to kill or die.”
“While chasing the protesters, when the police reached the Kabristan Chowk, they saw that the mob had burnt the police booth. Similarly, the police booths at the Zakir Nagar and Tikona Park were also vandalised.”
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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.