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Delhi court frames charges against Yasin Bhatkal, others (Lead)
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) A court here on Tuesday framed charges against Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Yasin Bhatkal and others in two cases related to the 2010 terror attack near Jama Masjid here.
Additional Sessions Judge Sidharth Sharma framed charges of criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code and other offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against Bhatkal, his aide Asadullah Akhtar and other IM operatives.
After the accused pleaded not guilty and claimed trial, the court listed the matter for October 23 for recording the statements of prosecution witnesses.
The court observed that Akhtar and Yasin Bhatkal were those who conducted a recce of Jama Masjid area.
The prosecution had said Akhtar was present at the spot while Bhatkal was in touch with other accused on phone as call detail records showed regular conversation between him and other co-accused persons.
Bhatkal will also face trial under the Explosive Substances Act in one of the cases.
The court also framed charges of criminal conspiracy, attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt, common intention of the Indian Penal Code and terror act, conspiracy and being a member of banned terror organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and under the Arms Acts against Mohammad Adil, accused of firing upon foreign nationals at Jama Masjid in 2010.
The court has issued production warrant against Ajaz Shaikh, who is accused of sending email claiming that the attack was carried out by Indian Mujahedeen on September 4, 2010.
Shaikh is lodged in Taloja Jail in Mumbai and was not presented before the court on Tuesday.
Beside, other accused in the case are Zia-ur Rehman alias Waqas, Gauhar Aziz Khomani, Gayur Ahmad Jamali, Mohammad Irshad Khan, Mohammad Aftab Alam and Kamal alias Bilal.
The court on August 1 discharged accused Syed Ismail Afaaque, Abdus Saboor, and Riyaz Ahmad Sayeedi in the 2010 Jama Masjid blast case on the ground that it did not find any evidence against them.
Proceedings against one accused was dropped after his death.
On September 19, 2010, two motorcycle-borne persons fired at tourists outside Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, injuring two Taiwanese. A mild explosion in an abandoned car also occurred in the area.
Two cases were registered against IM members, including module co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, its chief Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal, for attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt and criminal conspiracy and under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act.
Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal are on the run.
Yasin Bhatkal, arrested along with Akhtar from the India-Nepal border in August 2013, topped the Delhi Police list of 15 most-wanted terrorists involved in bombings across the country.
–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.