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Delhi’s most wanted criminal Sonu Dariyapur arrested (Lead)
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Delhi’s most wanted criminal Sonu Dariyapur, who carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, was arrested here following an exchange of firing in the early hours of Thursday, police said.
The gangster was wanted in 10 cases of murder, including a triple murder in April 2017, in which a police officer was also shot dead. He was also wanted in connection with extortion, abduction and arms act-related cases.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav said the 38-year-old accused, a resident of Bawana in north-west Delhi, was arrested from Narela area of north Delhi at around 5.30 a.m.
According to Yadav, based on information, police surrounded Dariyapur, who was driving a white Hyundai i20 car.
“The accused got out of the car and fired at the police team. The fire was returned by them, but no one was injured,” Yadav said.
Two shots fired by the accused hit bullet-proof vests of two policemen and, subsequently, Dariyapur was overpowered.
Two pistols and 17 live cartridges were recovered from the accused.
The officer said the accused, who is an under-graduate, started committing crimes in 2000.
In 2006, Dariyapur tried to kill his associate Monu when he discovered that the latter was in a relationship with his cousin sister. Although Monu survived, another person died in the firing, police said.
Monu was provided protection after the incident.
But on April 30 this year, Dariyapur and his aides shot dead Monu, his security officer, Monu’s friend Arun and Assisstant Sub-Inspector of Police Vijay, when they were sitting in a car in Mianwali Nagar area of north-west Delhi.
After the triple murder, police declared a reward of Rs one lakh each for the arrest of the associates and Rs 5 lakh for Dariyapur.
Subsequently, the associates were arrested but Dariyapur kept shifting locations to avoid arrest.
Police teams were sent to various places in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to nab the gangster. On Wednesday, police were informed that he was leaving for Delhi from Himachal Pradesh.
According to police, he used to raise funds by extorting money from cable operators, businessmen and property dealers in different parts of Delhi and Haryana.
DCP Yadav said that during interrogation, Dariyapur admitted to committing the murders and added that they were trying to nab rest of his accomplices.
–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.