Hyderabad Encounter

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2019 Hyderabad encounter that killed 4 was fake, says SC panel

SC directed to share the report with all involved parties and sent to Telangana HC, specifically to try 10 police officers for the murder

21 May 2022 7:04 AM

Forensic experts collect evidence from the spot where police shot dead four accused in the rape-and-murder case of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian. (Photo: PTI)

Telangana encounter killings: SC grants Sirpurkar panel 6 months to file report

The four accused were shot dead on NH-44 near Hyderabad

03 Aug 2021 2:33 PM

Telangana government had opposed setting up of a commission of inquiry headed by a former judge of the top court, saying that it would be a parallel probe. (Photo: PTI)

Disha case: Former SC judge to probe ‘killings’

However, the court said that the investigation by the SIT set up by the Telangana government can go on.

13 Dec 2019 1:47 AM

The PIL petitioners have said that indisputably, no one, including them, would support the accused involved in the gangrape and murder of the doctor. (Photo: PTI)

Disha case: Ex-SC judge may probe into ‘killings’

The PIL has also sought probe against Cyberabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar.

12 Dec 2019 1:41 AM

Police at the site of the alleged encounter of the four accused in the rape and murder of a veterinary on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Hyderabad encounter: SC to hear plea for SIT probe

A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde agreed to hear the PIL on Wednesday after matter was mentioned for an early hearing.

10 Dec 2019 5:18 AM

Apprehension of the accused and even securing a conviction becomes secondary.

Public approval of ‘encounters’ gives them the illusion of legitimacy

The outrage caused by cases like Nirbhaya or the one at Cyberabad have had the potential to shake even elected governments.

09 Dec 2019 1:07 AM

‘Doubts will remain whether the four men were indeed guilty of the crime’

Governments do not think of increasing manpower and view it as wasteful expenditure, says Vivek Dube.

08 Dec 2019 7:17 AM

Encounter in Hyderabad was a lynching

The encounter specialist is the policeman who is willing to do the murder at close quarters of unarmed human beings.

08 Dec 2019 7:11 AM

Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik creates a sculpture at a beach in Puri to commend the Hyderabad Police for its action against the four gangrape accused on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Bloodlust reigns as pride on social media

The responses most loved were those that sought more violence.

07 Dec 2019 2:07 AM

Human rights activists state that the police claim of self-defence is farcical. (Photo: PTI)

Activists condemn unlawful killings

In December, 2008, three accused in acid attack were murdered in Warangal.

07 Dec 2019 2:04 AM

Students celebrate in Moradabad on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

HC tells police to preserve bodies of accused till December 9

The bench asked advocate-general B.S. Prasad to appear.

07 Dec 2019 2:02 AM

Onlookers gather near the encounter site on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Kin of accused upset as they couldn’t meet sons

The four families said they were upset at not being able to meet their sons before they died.

07 Dec 2019 1:59 AM

Women offer sweet to police personnel as they commend the police in Hyderabad on Friday for its strong action against the four accused in the gangrape and murder of a 25-year-old veterinarian. (Photo: PTI)

Disha’s family hails encounter

Mother says she has received justice; thanks cops, media & neighbours for support.

07 Dec 2019 1:56 AM

The police and the media have been incompetent throughout. (Photo: PTI)

Not in my name! Some questions on shooting

The undivided state of Andhra Pradesh has a long history of it.

07 Dec 2019 1:30 AM

Encounter in Hyderabad sets dangerous example

The prayers of those seeking instant justice were swiftly answered.

07 Dec 2019 1:23 AM

Forensic experts collect evidence from the spot where the police shot dead four accused in the rape-and-murder case of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian at Shadnagar of Ranga Reddy district on Friday. The Telangana police on Friday said its personnel resorted to “retaliatory” firing after two of the accused opened fire at police after snatching weapons from them on Friday morning. (Photo: PTI)

4 suspects in Hyderabad rape-murder are shot dead in pre-dawn encounter

Wide popular support for police; but some ask: ‘Is this how justice is done?’

07 Dec 2019 1:08 AM

'Law and order is dismal. Women are not safe in Uttar Pradesh. Incidents (against women) are taking place on a daily basis. In UP, every day a Hyderabad (like incident) is taking place,' Shukla said recounting crime against women in Mainpuri, Unnao and Chitrakoot. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Hyderabad-like crimes taking place in UP every day': Cong leader Rajiv Shukla

Shukla said Congress general secretary too had expressed anguish over such incidents.

06 Dec 2019 7:24 PM

'What happened in Hyderabad will act as a deterrent against criminals ... we welcome this. In Bihar too, incidents of crimes against women is rising. The state government here is lax and doing nothing,' former Chief Minister Rabri Devi wrote on Twitter. (Photo: File | ANI)

Bihar politicos come out with varied responses in Hyderabad encounter

Discordant voices emerged from the main opposition RJD.

06 Dec 2019 4:03 PM

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