Public flogging & executions have become increasingly common under the Taliban regime. In 2025 alone, 1,000 people, including over 150 women, were punished likewise, Afghanistan's top court has stated.
The flogging of a couple by TMC muscleman & Robin Hood figure Tajemul Islam has turned the spotlight on the systematic brutality of ‘insaaf sabhas’ in the lawless interiors of Bengal.
Sarpanch Indravadan Patel, who organised the garba event that was allegedly disrupted by stone throwing, says his political views are among reasons village's Muslims are accusing him.
Police inquiry has been ordered into public flogging of Muslim men by cops in plain clothes. Incident happened day after 'stones were pelted' at garba event in Undhela.
Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
Insaf Sabha are the Bengali counterparts of Haryanvi Khaps.
Both do the same: promote the interests of local, conservative powers.
Both are tools of local gundas.
Insaf Sabha are the Bengali counterparts of Haryanvi Khaps.
Both do the same: promote the interests of local, conservative powers.
Both are tools of local gundas.