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Olympic medallists shuttlers P V Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and cricketer Harbhajan Singh were among the prominent sportspersons who showered praise on the Telangana police for their action. (Photo: File)

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal leads Indian sports fraternity in praising Telangana police for killing of four rape accused

The four accused were killed in 'retaliatory' firing by police near Hyderabad on Friday morning when they were taken to the scene of crime.

07 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

She was air-lifted to from Uttar Pradesh on Thursday evening. (Photo: PTI)

‘Accused deserve death, nothing less,' says UP victim’s brother

'All I want is that either they should be hanged or they should be shot dead, like what happened near Hyderabad,' woman's father said.

07 Dec 2019 10:11 AM

Gautam Gambhir also said that the Fast Track Courts (FTC) verdict should be taken as the final verdict in rape cases. (Photo: ANI)

Gautam Gambhir says that judicial system needs to be changed

His remarks came after the four men accused in the gang-rape and murder of a young veterinarian in Telangana were shot dead by police.

06 Dec 2019 7:36 PM

Nithyananda can be heard saying, 'I will show my integrity to you by revealing the reality and truth to you. Now nobody can touch me, I can tell you the truth - I am Param Shiva. Understand? No stupid court can prosecute me for revealing the truth. I am Param Shiva. By being here you declared your integrity and allegiance to me... I promise you, no more death for you all.' (Photo: Screengrab | Twitter)

Watch: 'No judiciary can touch me...': rape accused Nithyananda in viral video

The government on Friday cancelled his passport and rejected his application for fresh one.

06 Dec 2019 7:06 PM

After the four men accused in the gang-rape and murder of a young veterinarian in Telangana were shot dead by police on Friday, wrestler Sushil Kumar lauded the force, saying that they have set the right example. (Photo: ANI)

Sushil Kumar congratulates Telangana Police for taking immediate action

According to the police, the four accused men, were being taken to the scene of the crime, when they tried to escape and were shot at.

06 Dec 2019 3:51 PM

The victim's uncle, who lives in a rented house here and runs a small shop, told reporters that a relative of the accused Shivam had called him and threatened that he would have to face "dire consequences". (Representational Image)

‘Would not let you live’: UP rape survivor's uncle threatened by accused

'Your shop would be set on fire and would not let you live,' the victim's uncle described the caller.

06 Dec 2019 1:40 PM

Wrestler Babita Phogat congratulated the department for what they did, saying that it will make every woman in the country really proud. (Photo: ANI)

Babita Phogat lauds Telangana police: 'Thok diya, Theek kia'

All the four accused in the rape and murder of a woman veterinarian were killed in an encounter with Telangana police.

06 Dec 2019 1:17 PM

Not paying heed to these threats, she went ahead and filed two FIRs -- the first with Bihar Bahta police (Unnao) on March 5 and the second the next day with Lalgunj (Rae Bareli) police. (Representational Image)

Was kept as sex slave, UP woman told police in March FIR

She filed similar complaint to the chairperson of State Women’s Commission, Lucknow.

06 Dec 2019 1:05 PM

Shuttler Jwala Gutta raised a question that whether this action will stop people from committing such a heinous crime. (Photo: File)

'Will this stop future rapists?' Jwala Gutta questions Telangana Police

According to the police, when all the four accused were taken to the scene of the crime, they tried to escape and were shot at.

06 Dec 2019 12:52 PM

Shuttler Saina Nehwal on Friday lauded Hyderabad police for killing all four accused in the rape and murder of a veterinarian in Telangana. (Photo: File)

Saina Nehwal lauds Hyderabad police: 'We salute you'

The four accused in the rape and murder of a woman veterinarian were killed in an encounter with Telangana police early on Friday.

06 Dec 2019 12:42 PM

'Together all the governments will have to take action on how to strengthen the criminal justice system," Kejriwal added. (Photo: File)

Matter of worry how people have lost faith in system: Delhi CM on T'gana encounter

The AAP leader's comments came in after the four accused in the Telangana vet's rape and murder were killed in an encounter by the police.

06 Dec 2019 12:21 PM

People were seen distributing sweets to cops and congratulating them. (Photo: ANI)

Rakhis, rose petals and 'zindabad' slogans for T'gana cops after encounter

Women also tied rakhis to the police personnel and thanked them while raising slogans of 'hip-hip hurray!'.

06 Dec 2019 11:56 AM

She also slammed the Yogi Adityanath government in UP for not doing enough for the safety of the women. (Photo: ANI)

UP, Delhi police should take inspiration from Hyd police: Mayawati on encounter

'Crimes against women are on the rise in Uttar Pradesh, but the state government is sleeping,' Mayawati added.

06 Dec 2019 10:20 AM

Taking to Twitter, he said, “Rape is an heinous crime. It must be dealt with strictly under the provisions of law.' (Photo: File)

‘Encounter’ killings blot on our system: Karti on encounter of T'gana rape accused

'While I understand the urge for instant justice, this is not the way,' Karti Chidambaram added.

06 Dec 2019 9:52 AM

Pooja Hegde and Allu Arjun. (Photo: Instagram)

Allu Arjun to Pooja Hegde, celebs on encounter of all 4 accused of Hyd vet rape-murder

On Friday morning, Cyberabad police killed all the 4 accused of Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder in an encounter.

06 Dec 2019 9:47 AM

Last month, an FIR was registered against Nithyananda after two girls went missing from his ashram in Ahmedabad. (Photo: File)

Gujarat police to approach Interpol seeking Blue Corner Notice to locate Nithyananda

A Blue Corner notice makes it mandatory for member countries to share whereabouts of a person involved in a crime.

06 Dec 2019 9:37 AM

"At least these men will no longer be living on taxpayers' money the way Nirbhaya convicts have been doing for the past seven years," she said. (Photo: ANI)

'What would cops do...': Swati Maliwal on encounter of T'gana rape accused

Maliwal said if the system was not strong then the police of this country would 'repeat these kinds of incidents much more'.

06 Dec 2019 9:24 AM

“Police has done a great job and I demand that no action should be taken against the police personnel.' she said. (Photo: ANI)

Extremely happy with punishment: Nirbhaya's mother on encounter of T'gana rape accused

'I appeal to justice system and government, that Nirbhaya's culprits must be hanged to death, at the earliest,' Asha Devi said.

06 Dec 2019 9:18 AM

She would be under the observation of Dr Shalab Kumar, Head of Burn and Plastic Surgery at the hospital. (Representational Image)

UP rape survivor on ventilator, unlikely to survive, says doctor treating her

She walked nearly a kilometre screaming for help before a witness saw her and informed police in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao.

06 Dec 2019 9:03 AM

All 4 accused in Hyd veterinarian's rape, murder case killed in encounter

According to officials, the accused were taken to the crime scene for recreation of the incident when they tried to escape.

06 Dec 2019 8:26 AM

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