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UP police personnel defy DGP, sport black bands
Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Notwithstanding a warning by the state’s Director General of Police (DGP) O.P. Singh against sporting black bands in solidarity with the two police constables arrested over the killing of Apple executive Vivek Tiwari, hundreds of policemen and women across Uttar Pradesh protested on Friday, leaving the state government red-faced.
The protests were result of an orchestrated social media campaign launched by policemen in support of Prashant Tiwari, the police constable arrested for killing the Apple’s Area Sales Manager in Lucknow last week, and his accomplice Sandeep Kumar, both of whom are now in jail.
Based on the directives of the DGP, two police constables were arrested from Allahabad for their call to hold a meeting on Saturday to chalk out the future strategy for support to the two police constables involved in the Apple executive’s murder.
At many police stations in Lucknow, including Aliganj, Naka Hindola and Gudamba, the men-in-khakhi were seen sporting black bands. They also openly posted their pictures of protest in social media sites like Facebook and twitter.
A police organisation of constables had on Thursday called for this black band protest after which two policemen — Avinash Pathak and Vijendra Yadav — were suspended and arrested for indiscipline.
By late night, the DGP cracked the whip and transferred Inspector in-charge of Aliganj Police Station in Lucknow Ajay Yadav, Station House Officer (SHO) of Naka Parushram Singh and SHO Gudamba Dharmesh Shahi. Three police constables — Sumit Kumar, Jitendra Kumar Verma and Gaurav Chowdhary, who partook in the protests have also been suspended with immediate effect, an official said.
Rattled by the development, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke to Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar and DGP Singh.
Sources said data was being collected on other policemen and women who took part in the protests and by late night, action could be initiated against many other police personnel.
The protesting policemen are saying that the constables were being framed in the killing of the Apple executive while they were only discharging their duties.
In expression of solidarity, policemen from across the state have deposited more than Rs 5 lakh to bear the legal expenses for Prashant Chowdhary, in the bank account of his wife, also in the UP Police.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.