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NHRC seeks Sadhvi report, ATS chief gets death threat

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Posted: Nov 25, 2008 at 2059 hrs IST
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New Delhi The Pune cyber cell officer on Tuesday received a call from an unknown caller who issued death threat to Mumbai's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare, TV channels reported.

Meanwhile, the NHRC has sought a report from the Maharashtra government on alleged custodial torture of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, who was arrested in connection with Malegaon blast.

The Commission sent notice to Maharashtra Chief Secretary Johny Joseph and Director General of Police A N Roy on Monday following a complaint about the alleged violation of human rights during the ATS custody of the accused and directed them to submit a factual report on it.

The Commission asked the officials to submit the report within two weeks, NHRC sources said.

38-year-old former ABVP activist Pragya was arrested by the Maharashtra ATS on October 23 for allegedly conspiring of exploding a bomb at Malegaon on September 29 in which six persons were killed and 101 others injured.

Thakur on Monday told Special MCOCA Judge Y D Shinde that she had been mentally and physically harassed by ATS.

"ATS officials threatened to strip me and hang me upside down if I did not confess about my involvement in the blast. I am mentally disturbed and not able to eat anything," Sadhvi told the judge.

Petition against ATS for picking a person illegally from MP

Indore, November 25, A habeas corpus petition has been filed in Madhya Pradesh High Court here alleging that the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) illegally picked up a person in the second week of this month from the city. The petition filed by Ramswaroop Patidhar on Monday stated that the ATS picked up his brother Dilip Patidhar, living in Shanti Vihar Colony, illegally on the intervening night of November 10 and 11 saying that he should be produced before the court. Patidhar was a tenant of Ramji - one of the alleged accused in the Malegaon bomb blasts - who is absconding. Advocate of Ramswaroop, Dipak Rawal said that Dilip was an electrician and his family members were anxious with his missing and had even tried to lodge complaint with the local Kajrana police station.

Ramswaroop said that he had come to know from the police station that Mumbai ATS has taken away Dilip.

Rawal said family members of missing person had even petitioned the state top police officials in connection with the missing of Dilip, but to no avail.

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Diversion created by BJP by Kalyug on 29 Nov 2008

And now the officers have paid the price with their lives. Hence the families have declined the offer from Modi. Modi the mastermind of these incidents will go in the books of history as the man behind Bombay. Mind it the Governments help one another for their personal gains. By now all the perpetrators of the Malegaon case would have been caught. Why would the Mumbai terrorists open fire on everyone i the Train station.There are people of all faiths travelling, working and commuting. Chaos is the key, kill anyone and take the attention away from Pragya case

Islam and terrorism by Thor Mikalsen on 28 Nov 2008

Islamic terrorism must be be stopt before its to late.Prophet Mohammed was the world`s first terrorist.Islam is not a religion,islam is a perversy!Muslim`s say islam wil dominate the world.They must be stopt!Prophet Mohammed pigshit be upon him,nuce Mecca!!

pseudo secularism by Krishna on 26 Nov 2008

Our PM could not sleep thinking of the plight of family of the terrorism accused who was detained in Australia. But he gets sound sleep even after seeing the affidavit of an accused Sadvi ? if this is not pseudo secularism then what is it ?

Terrorist and hatefuls have no religion? by najam Sahi on 26 Nov 2008

It is very sad that, some politicians and religious extremists are simply exploiting the ATS actions and hampering the process of justice. Whenever any muslim is charged of terrorism they try to profile entire muslim community as terrorists. Terrorists, hatefuls and criminals have no any religious loyalty. Who had killed Mahatma Gandhi and Sanjev Gandhi? Were they Muslims? We have terrorists, extremists and criminals born into all the religions? What was the religion of Raanwarhn and his coteries who had abducted Seeta and waged war against our most beloved and great Raam? For God sake let the course of justice proceed and do not ignite the fire of communal hatred and religious divide, as usual, for your dirty politices. Finally who suffers? Our most beloved India and the peace loving people of this great lovely Country. Terrorists, extremists and hatefuls from whatever religion, race or place, are the worst cancer for peace of mankind and roots of all the evils?

to my good friend by AATAULLAH on 11 Dec 2008

DEAR U R RIGHT ABSOLUTELY IN EVERY COMMUCNITY U WILL FIND A BLACK SHEEP THAT DOSNT MEAN TH E WHOLE COMMUNITY IS BAD ONE CANNOT ALL THE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME BRUSH THIS IS HAPPENING BECAUSE OF BAD POLITICS

Govt. rowdies by Vandha on 26 Nov 2008

Enquire of NHRC will not have major impact..on these things..As what they did to Purohit and Sadhvi, do the same for ATS chief and other officials and hyderabad police who tortured muslim guys too.. Then only, these rowdy police officials knows about law..until then they are govt. rowdies...

Laws is equal and for all by Navin on 26 Nov 2008

Till date same ATS worked on 14 cases ( in mumbai including train blast and other blast) and they held 74 peoples in which 24 are hindus and others are muslim.some belongs to IM some from other terror outfits ...but the whole bunch of so called wise peoples and BJP is crying for foul on sadhvi, purohit ... why why you wise peoples are not cried for all 74..?????????laws are laws and its same for all..

who is the master mind? by A READER on 26 Nov 2008

MY QUESTION IS TO THE ALL READERS WHO ARE ACCUSING UPA AND ATS ON THEIR INVESTIGATIONS JUST TELL US WHO IS THE REAL MASTER MIND OF MALEGOAN BLAST BCOZ THERE ARE SOME READERS WHO KNOWS EVERY THING FROM BUYING FLATS TO THE ATS OFFICER AND ALL MAY BE THEY KNOW THIS ALSO.

Congress plays Dirty Game with ATS by Shaji on 26 Nov 2008

Maharashtra ATS is acting at the tune of Congress which is in power at the Centre as well as Maharashtra, they planned this drama to encash maximum minority votes during the few States' elections

Vilasrao's other men also speak like this by raj gupta on 26 Nov 2008

When Kakare was to investigate ISI and Dawood he hides behind secrecy and does nothing. Now that Hindus are the accused - he is meeting media daily and also claiming a Death Threat. s a coincidence Mr Khobragade heading Mumbai BEST is also claiming death threats from former employees while he is sacking lhonest oyal employees and selling the BEST lands in Mumbai. Further coincidence - both report to CM Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Political Doublespeak of BJP by vasu on 26 Nov 2008

One can see the Saffron Brigade indulging in DoubleSpeak.As an Indian who also happens to be a Hindu,I ask BJP if they have ever opened their mouth to protest againstthe 'alleged 'mistreatment givent to covicts of a minority community.Moreever, do you expect a suspected terrorist to say in the court that"He/She was being well looked after'This whole thing is being politicised by BJP to make electoral gains.

COMMENT by ABOO on 26 Nov 2008

TERRORIST SHOULD PUNISHED EITHER MUSLIM OR HINDU CHIRISTIAN TERRORIST OR TERRORIST ONLY THEY ARE NOT NOT BELONG TO ANY RELIGION Advani is playing dangerous politics with terror in his ambition to occupy PM chair. He is primarily responsible for all terror in India.

COMMENT by ABOO on 26 Nov 2008

NHRC THING TWICE WHAT HAPPEN IN THIS COUNTRY ATS KNOWN THEY ARE IN RIGHT DIRECTION NHRC MIND THEY OWN BUSSINESS WHY WHO NOT INVOLVED BEFORE GUJARTHA ROIT AND ORISSA THEY KILL MANY PEOPLE LIVE ? THIS TRUE COME BEFORE PEOPLE OF INDIA

COMMENT by ABOO on 26 Nov 2008

Advani is playing dangerous politics with terror in his ambition to occupy PM chair. He is primarily responsible for all terror in India.

Congress Racisim by Babu on 26 Nov 2008

Chief Secretary and DG of police are Christians, what kind of justice can you expect from them? If it had been a Christian or a Muslim, they would have acted right away! Why is Sonia and Congress going after this person? This person is a Hindu!!!

Hindus, get together by Mahesh on 26 Nov 2008

ATS is a slave of congress. Mr.Karkare acts as has been asked. He doesnt have brain as well as guts. Hindus needs to come together, otherwise, they are going to be stranger in their own country. Congress, laden by a foreign person, is screwing Hindus openly and we view at it as mere spectators. The bias treatment given by ATS to Malegaon blast suspects, has proved that, muslims can do any extreme activity as bomb blast, but they would not be punished as Hindus has been punished. Why the hell, Afzal guru is still alive in prision? Have Congress ever pracised Narco test for any bomb blast suspect before. I think, Narco test should be practised on Sonia gandhi and Manmohan to find out the real truth.

Hemant Karkare by Danesh Patel on 26 Nov 2008

It is clear Hemant Karkare is a stooge of the UPA and is metting out more torture to the innocents like Sadhwi, Purohit and others than the US did to prisoners at the dreaded Guatenamo prison. The NHRC should give him Narco tests and investigate his links with Saudis, terrorists and corrupt politicians like Laloo, Mulayam and Amar Singh. I hope people like him are "taken care of " in fake encounters, so the world will be then a much safer place.--Danesh Patel

COMMENT by ABOO on 26 Nov 2008

BJP had conspired to stage communal riots in the country for electoral gains. "And the brain behind the blasts are none other than L K Advani and Narendra Modi,"

anti-indian Bajrang Dal by makhija on 26 Nov 2008

Hinduism is a peaceful religion. Bajrang Dal and the Taliban are terrorist orgnaisations that defame their religions and cause embarassment worldwide. If these organisations are left to do whatever they want, than our country will fall apart sooner than later.

awekining by deepak on 26 Nov 2008

There is a huge anti-hindu lobby working against the hindus in its own mother land. Its time to wake up

Do Not Blame Hinduism but the Politicians. by minggutujuh on 26 Nov 2008

The terrorists have taken regular military training, sometimes openly at the hands of serving as well as retired army officers. Hindu terrorist have made inroads into the Indian army. The ultimate aim of the Hinduva forces to capture the State and unleash a Nazi-like fascist regime under which all unwanted elements will be purged in the Hitler’s Holocaust style practiced in Gujarat and Orissa. This is not politics; this is survival of the people 99% of all religions are peace-loving and innocent. A recently released book written (by the former Top Ranking Police Officer of Narendra Modi.. RB. Sreekumar Former State Director General of Police “The Diary of a Helpless Man”) describes. Modi’s Government as cruelly communal, and its officers, sophisticated sycophants, the police most corrupt, he says, communal killings were masterminded by Sangh Parivar. He quotes Modi telling the police top brass not to interfere in the Hindu retaliation in the aftermath of Godhra on Feb. 27 2002.

Sadhvi's torture by Shivmahimna Shah on 26 Nov 2008

I cannot help quoting a saying from a Sanskrit Text: "A society which maltreats its women

NHRC's Slumber by Mahindra Agashe on 26 Nov 2008

WHY IS NHRC SO LATE? AND WHERE IS MAHILA AYOG? ARE THEY WAITING FOR ALL TRACES OF TORTURE TO BE WASHED AWAY?

Torture of Sadhvi by K. R. Venkataramaiah on 26 Nov 2008

People in power should not forget that some day they will be out of it. They should know eventually, truth catches up. Fabrication of evidence, manipulation of facts, abusing of women under their watch will not be forgiven. Wrong doers in power now will be punished for their misuse of power.

ATS with weak knees? by Bharatiya on 26 Nov 2008

The way ATS appears to take shelter from revealations to the press seems that they are not confident of themselves. ATS supposedly professional should just shut up and thoroughly investigate without leaking anything to the press. Once they have done their investigation, they should hold a press conference and give details. That is showing some grit and self confidence. ATS must not have revealed about the death threat to its chief now. They should capture the threat poser and then compile evidence to counter any allegations on ATS. That shows the mettle. Not getting weak in the knees, running with revealations to press and trying to gain sympathy. Investigate, be honest and book the culprits with evidence - be they hindu, muslim, sadhvi or anyone. Terror suspects are to be held away from rhetoric and evidence collected from them to protect the land. ATS learn to be unfazed, learn from the Gita to do your job without expecting accolades. Jai Bharat;Vande Maataram.

No credibility any more by Beena on 26 Nov 2008

ATS has no credibility any more. Daily they come up with some drama. They are being paid out of public money for showing partisanship towards the ruling government and have misused their authority.

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