4 cops killed : Now, Pakistan facing 'music' ....of violence and protest
New Delhi:
The TLP threatened to storm the capital and two policemen were killed in Lahore,
Violent protest has hit Pakistan now, and worse the menace has hit on the doorsteps of the capital, Islamabad.
Much to the embarrassment of a regime in Pakistan that rejoices troubles in India and has been constantly instigating problems in western neighbour Afghanistan, the "Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan supporters on Wednesday celebrated 'capturing a police vehicle' during their protest march towards Islamabad.
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At least four policemen were martyred and over 250 injured as 'thousands of workers'
of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) clashed with law-enforcement
personnel near Sadhoke in Punjab's Gujranwala district.
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said that the four police personnel were martyred
due to firing by TLP workers, adding that 253 others had been injured in the violence.
Earlier, a police spokesperson confirmed the death of one policeman, identified as Kasur
ASI M. Akbar.
Pak Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told a press conference that three policemen had
been killed and at least 70 police personnel had been injured.
Of them, eight were in critical condition.
More than 30 policemen injured in the clashes were taken to the Muridke Tehsil Headquarters
Hospital, while 35 injured personnel were shifted to another Sheikhupura District Headquarters Hospital.
A Reuters report claimed, quoting a police spokesman, that the TLP activists allegedly used SMG,
AK 47 and pistols to target police officials.
Karachi police also used tear gas shelling to foil an attempted sit-in by TLP workers in the old city area.
During the day, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that TLP will not be allowed to challenge the
'writ' of the state; and will be treated as a "militant" group and not a religious party.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan would mean - "I am present Pakistan" movement'.
It is a 'far-right' Islamic extremist political party in Pakistan founded by Khadim Hussain Rizvi in
August 2015.
The Tehreek-e-Labbaik is known for its protests in opposition to any change to Pakistan's blasphemy law and
it has been demanding that Sharia be established as the Islamic fundamental law.
Though it emerged as the fifth largest party in the 2018 Pakistani general election, it had failed to win
any seat in National Assembly and Punjab Assembly.
However, it has been successful in winning three seats in the Sindh Assembly.
Punjab IG Rao Sardar Ali Khan said the group had indulged in violenne in the past as well.
He mentioned the group's sit-in at Faizabad in 2017.
He said that previously at least 700 officials were injured and three were martyred.
"Are police officers and law enforcers not lovers of the Holy Prophet"," the IG asked.
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The Supreme Court says on the Pegasus row, there was also a possibility that some foreign authority, agency or private entity is involved in placing citizens of this country under surveillance.
Supreme Court sets up panel on Pegasus row
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"If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself", the judgment started with this quote from George Orwell's novel '1984'.
New Delhi:
Ending weeks of suspense, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that there has been no specific denial by the Central government on Pegasus issue and thus it has to accept the submissions of petitioner prima facie and "We appoint an expert committee whose function will be overseen by the Court".
The panel will comprise of three technical members and supervised by retired judge Justice R V Raveendran and it will conduct a “thorough inquiry” into allegations of use of Pegasus software for unauthorised surveillance.
Justice Raveendran will be assisted in this task by Alok Joshi, former IPS officer (1976 batch) and Sundeep Oberoi, Chairman, Sub Committee in (International Organisation of Standardisation/International Electro-Technical Commission/Joint Technical Committee).
The three technical members of the committee are Naveen Kumar Chaudhary, Professor (Cyber Security and Digital Forensics) and Dean, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat; Prabaharan P, Professor (School of Engineering), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Amritapuri, Kerala; and Ashwin Anil Gumaste, Institute Chair Associate Professor (Computer Science and Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the committee will “enquire, investigate and determine” (i) whether the Pegasus suite of spyware was used on phones or other devices of the citizens of India to access stored data, eavesdrop on conversations, intercept information and/or for any other purposes not explicitly stated herein;
(ii) The details of the victims
and/or persons affected by such a spyware attack;
(iii) What steps/actions have been taken by the Respondent-Union of India after reports were published in the year 2019 about hacking of WhatsApp accounts of Indian citizens, using the Pegasus suite of spyware.
The committee will also look into whether any Pegasus suite of spyware was acquired by the
Respondent (Union of India), or any State Government, or any central or state agency for use
against the citizens of India; and If any governmental agency has used the Pegasus suite of spyware
on the citizens of this country, under what law, rule, guideline, protocol or lawful procedure was
such deployment made.
The committee will also probe If any domestic entity/person has used the spyware on the citizens of this
country, then is such a use authorised and whether any other matter or aspect which may be connected,
ancillary or incidental to the above terms of reference, which the Committee may deem fit and proper to investigate.
The Court ordered that it will also make recommendations (i) Regarding enactment or amendment to
existing law and procedures surrounding surveillance and for securing improved right to privacy;
(ii) Regarding enhancing and improving the cyber security of the nation and its assets;
(iii) To ensure prevention of invasion of citizens’ right to privacy, otherwise than in accordance
with law, by State and/or nonState entities through such spywares;
and (iv) Regarding the establishment of a mechanism for citizens to raise grievances on suspicion of illegal
surveillance of their devices.
It will also recommend regarding the setting up of a well-equipped independent premier agency to investigate cyber security vulnerabilities, for threat assessment relating to cyberattacks and to investigate instances of cyberattacks in the country; regarding any adhoc arrangement that may be made by this Court as an interim measure
for the protection of citizen’s rights, pending filling up of lacunae by the Parliament; and on any other ancillary matter that the Committee may deem fit and proper.
Among other things, the court said there were 'compelling circumstances' that led to the decision to set up the Committee.
They were - that the "entire citizenry is affected by such allegations" due to the potential chilling effect, and there was "No clear stand" taken by the Respondent-Union of India regarding actions taken by it
and also seriousness accorded to the allegations by foreign countries and involvement of foreign parties.
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Modi has been "safal se safal (most successful)' Prime Minister, says Shah
New Delhi:
What and how much 'difference' did Prime Minister Narendra Modi make to 'governance'
debates in India?
Who would unleash the details of this better other than Modi's longtime compatriot, Amit Shah?
Mr Shah, country's Home Minister and who has seen the PM from close range for years now,
said that Mr Modi was chosen by the BJP as a prime ministerial candidate in September 2013
when the country was facing a 'leadership crisis'.
“Terms like good governance, change, reforms, or economic development would not resolve
the problems faced by the country. It’s not just administration… the leader has to handle
development, preserve and take forward the culture of the country, ensure security — all these
can be done only by a leader who is backed by people," said the Home Minister on Wednesday.
Mr Shah was inaugurating a three-day 'unique' national conference on 'Delivering Democracy:
Review of two decades of Narendra Modi as head of Two Governments'.
The event has been organised by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) of Mumbai in coordination with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
"Only those who come with on-ground experience and sense the pain of the poor only can
change it,” said Mr Shah.
Making these observations, the Home Minister also sounded caustic about the performance of the Manmohan
Singh government.
Even the much cherished 'kalyan Rajya (welfare state) and concept of Ram Rajya had practically collapsed
by 2014, he pointed out.
Mr Modi’s tenure in office first as Gujarat chief minister for 13 years and now Prime Minister
since 2014 May are important 'milestones' in the country's democratic process, BJP MP
Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe has said.
There will be sessions on Modi economic policy 'Modinomics' and also foreign policies, new education policy,
PM's philosophy of Garib Kalyan and how the poor have benefited from the various schemes during the
conference.
BJP national president J P Nadda will address the valedictory session on October 29.
In his address, Mr Shah also said: “In 2014, there was a big question in the minds of people on
whether the multi-party system would be successful in protecting the democratic system".
But “after they saw that the nation witnessed withering of governance", failure in protecting the nation
and when corruption and scandals had become a routine affairs in the government (under Congress-led
UPA), people had decided to repose faith in the BJP and on the leadership of Narendra Modi.
Mr Shah also said Modi has been India’s most successful Prime Minister since Independence, who has
given a human angle to the economic barometer of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
“Even though Narendra Modi ji considers himself as a pradhan sevak, this is his belief… But I can say that
if there is any successful (safal se safal) Prime Minister; it is our Shri Narendra Modi ji,” the Home
Minister said.
He also said prior to 2014 general elections, there was power tussles and intra-power battle within
Congress and amongst ministers. "Every cabinet minister (under UPA) took themselves
as Prime Minister(s) and the country's security was at stake...There was policy paralysis and
country's prestige was at its low ebb overseas".
The organisers, RMP have said that while Modi's extraordinary oratory skills, relationship building, ability to pay attention to small details and nuances make him a unique leader; "what sets him apart is his ability to deliver on the commitments he makes to the citizens".
"During the last two years, the way Prime Minister Modi has managed the pandemic in India is a case study on effective governance," the RMP stated.
Among others, some senior and ex-bureaucrats who have worked closely with the Prime Minister are also attending the conference.
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