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TopicShraddha Walkar

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Men wielding swords attack police van carrying Aftab Poonawalla in Delhi

Two of the alleged attackers claimed to be members of the Hindu Sena. An FIR has been registered at the Prashant Vihar Police Station in connection with the violence.

Delhi mother-son arrested for murder of husband — ‘chopped body, kept in fridge, scattered parts’

The victim Anjan Das was murdered in June in East Delhi, allegedly for continuing an extra marital affair.

‘Aftab wants to kill me,’ Shraddha told Maharashtra cops in 2020, but didn’t ‘press charges’

In her complaint to Vasai Police in November 2020, Shraddha said Aftab wanted to kill her, and that his family knew about it. Probe is on to find out what action was taken then.

Who’s on the ropes at Thrilla in Baroda & why TV news needs ‘beat’ constables

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Killed Shraddha in heat of the moment, accused boyfriend Aftab Poonawalla tells Delhi court

Aftab was produced in Saket court Tuesday after his 5-day police custody ended. Cops have also appealed to court for a polygraph test on the accused.

Police recover human jaw during searches in Shraddha Walkar murder case, seek dentist’s help

The dentist said he wanted more information to arrive at a conclusion. Police had earlier found parts of a skull and some bones in a forest area in Delhi.

‘Religious frenzy causes inhuman behaviour’: Hindu Right press links Shraddha murder to ‘love jihad’

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past few weeks.

‘No energy to get out of bed’ — Shraddha Walkar’s ‘WhatsApp chats’ from 2020 reveal assault

In one purported WhatsApp chat with her co-worker, Shraddha mentions beating, low blood pressure and injuries.

‘Aftab tried to strangle her 3-4 times earlier,’ says Delhi murder victim Shraddha’s friend

Shraddha's friend Rahul Rai said he took her to Mumbai Police in 2020 and she had filed a non cognizable offence complaint. But she didn't want to take action against Aftab.

Police recover pelvic bone in Shraddha Walkar case, can be crucial evidence to prove murder

Sources said bones recovered so far appeared to be from limbs, which isn't sufficient to establish a human being's death. This bone establishes the mortal remains of a person.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.