Misc News/Press Release
HP Police forms SIT to probe Jindan murder case, Rajput Sabha jumps in support of accused
Sirmaur: After outrage and protests over the alleged murder of Kedar Sing Jindan, the Himachal Pradesh Police has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the case. The six-member SIT led by the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Virender Singh Thakur comprises of SHO Rajgarh, SHO Majara, SI Paonta Sahib, and others.
It was informed that no member of the Shillai police station was included in the SIT to ensure a fair probe. The SIT has begun to investigate the case and questioned over two dozen people in Bakras village on Tuesday.
The forensic team has also taken samples from the spot, which have been sent for testing. Reports are coming that the police has received the report of the post-mortem of Jindan’s dead body.
Meanwhile, a person, who claimed himself to be an eyewitness in the case, was seen giving a statement to the media. The video was posted by the Dalit News Network (DDN) in which this person is claiming that he saw two accused and three others beating Kedar and then running over with an SUV. However, the police have not confirmed anything in this regard.
A newly form group calling itself Rajput Sabha is protesting against the arrest of the accused and demanded a removal of murder charges against them. The Sabha also objected filing charges under the SC/ST Act and demanded to remove the same. The Sabha wants police to file a case of a road accident saying that the police charged the two accused of murder without any initial investigation.
Rajput Sabha Stages Protest against MLA Rakesh Singha, Burn Effigy
The Rajput Sabha staged a protest against the sitting Member of Legislative Assembly, Theog, Rakesh Singha alleging that he gave a casteist colour to the case in his address during the protest on the Shimla Ridge. In Shillai market, the Sabha also burned an effigy of the MLA. The number of people who participated in the protest against Singha and police was much higher than those who protested against the alleged murder.
The Sabha is demanding police action against the leader alleging him of inciting people of Shillai region.
The protestors including sitting and former panchayat pradhans also submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police Rohit Malpani, with a warning of more aggressive protests if the Section 302 wasn’t removed from the FIR.
Both former and sitting MLAs of Shillai have maintained distance from the incident and are reluctant in commenting over the same. The local MLA had also not attended the funeral of Jindan.
The Sabha is also objecting to the deployment of heavy police force in Shillai saying it is a peace-loving region that does not require it.
High Court Bar Association Demand Fair Probe
The Bar Association of Himachal Pradesh High Court has come out in support of Jindan, who was an advocate and member of the Association. The Association, after holding a meeting regarding the case, said the High Court should take suo motu cognizance in the matter to ensure fair a probe as the role of district police was suspicious. The Association said it would also file a petition in the court regarding the same.
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Environment
Total 332 Bird Species Located in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla-As per the Great Backyard Bird Count (7th Indian edition), the number of bird species in Himachal Pradesh was 332 in 2018, a spokesman of State Forest Department informed on February 21, 2019.
PCCF (WL) Dr. Savita said that among the Indian States, Himachal Pradesh shared the topmost position with Uttrakhand where the highest number of species was recorded.
Birding locations included wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, conservation reserves, villages and urban areas. He said that more than 150 bird species were recorded in Mandi, Shimla, Kangra and Sirmaur districts.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizen science initiative intended to encourage both amateur and professional bird-watchers to contribute towards the understanding bird and their biology in a better way.
The Department said that amateur birders from across the state contributed in the count in addition to 287 checklists that were uploaded into e-Bird by 55 participants.
Participation in the event involved a minimum of 15 minutes bird watching during which all the bird species seen were counted and listed. It involved bird watching sessions with school teachers and students, birding involving local villagers and panchayat representatives and training of frontline staff of the forest department in bird identification.
The Department said a detailed report is in preparation and will be circulated by the first week of March
This initiative was coordinated by Joint Secretary (Forests) Sat Pal Dhiman, Chief Conservator Forest (HQR) Nagesh Guleria, Chief Conservator Forest (WL) South Sushil Kapta, DFO (Hqr) N.P.S. Dhaulta along with other senior officers of the department.
Campus Watch
Foundation Stone of HP Central University in Kangra laid, Will Be Ready in 3 Years, Says Govt
Kangra-The foundation stone of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Dehra in Kangra district was laid today by the Union Human Resource Minister Prakash Javadekar and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.
Prakash Javadekar said that the forest clearance for construction of this University was also accorded when he was the Union Forest and Environment Minister. The State Government deposited Rs 6 crore under CAMP Act for forest clearance.
As per the official information released, the Central University will have two campuses at two different locations. The first Campus would be at Jadrangal near Dharamshala, which would be spread in an area of 750 hectares. The second campus would be established at Dehra in an area of 287 hectares.
The Government said about Rs.1300 crore would be spent on construction of both these campuses and the same would be completed in the next three year, the government said. These campuses would be spread in an area of about 1000 hectare, making it one of the biggest University of the region.
The Government said that an amount of Rs.7044 crore was being spent on the education sector during the current financial year and a provision of Rs.7600 crore had been made for the next financial year.
Misc News/Press Release
5MW Solar Power Plant in Bilaspur’s Naina Devi Ji Inaugurated
Shimla-The 5MW Berry Dol Solar Power Plant constructed near Shri Naina Devi Ji Shrine in Bilaspur district was inaugurated today. The HP Power Corporation Ltd. claimed it spent Rs. 36.24 crore on this project.
As per the official information released by the State Government, this power project is synchronised with Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) Ltd 33/11 KV network Kot.
The power generated was being sold to HPSEB. T
This power project is expected to generate 101-lakh unit electricity per annum, earning revenue of Rs. 4.40 crore to the State exchequer.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, MPP and Power Minister Anil Sharma, MLA Jhanduta J.R.Katwal , IG Himanshu Mishra, Deputy Commissioner Bilaspur Vivek Bhatia, CO IRB Gaurav Singh were present on the occasion.
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