CJP gears up for second Jantar Mantar protest tomorrow
New Delhi, June 18: The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday said it would go ahead with its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20 seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, and expressed hope that Delhi Police would grant permission for the demonstration. The June 20 mobilisation is expected to culminate in an indefinite sit-in demanding Pradhan’s resignation, according to the organisation. Addressing a press conference here, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the organisation had called for a peaceful protest and had approached Delhi Police for permission. “We have given a call for a peaceful protest. We have requested the Delhi Police’s cooperation and are hopeful that permission will be granted. This will be a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar,” Das said, and invited artists and singers to join and perform at the demonstration. (PTI)
Cleric arrested in forced conversion case involving IAF officer’s wife
Nagpur, June 18: The Nagpur Police have arrested a cleric who was allegedly involved in the forced religious conversion of a 24-year-old woman, the wife of an Indian Air Force officer. The accused, identified as Hazrat Maulana, was apprehended in Madhya Pradesh and brought into custody for questioning. The case, which surfaced earlier this week, has attracted widespread attention due to the serious allegations made by the woman. In her complaint, she accused a former classmate and his several associates of sexual assault, blackmail, coercive religious conversion, and performing rituals claimed to be linked to black magic. The controversy intensified after a video circulated widely on social media. The footage allegedly showed a man holding the woman by the hand while reciting religious verses. The video sparked outrage and led to increased scrutiny of the case. According to NDTV, the principal accused, Ayaaz Madare (26), and his associate, Ameen Shaikh, are already in police custody. Investigators believe the arrested cleric played a significant role in the alleged conversion process and the conduct of a purported marriage ceremony. (IANS)
