Dehradun encounter: SIT arrests three policemenOctober 14th, 2009 DEHRADUN - A special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three policemen on Wednesday who were allegedly involved in the fake encounter killing of MBA student Ranbir Pal in Dehradun in July. The SIT team arrested Sub Inspector G D Bhatt and two other policemen and is yet to file a chargesheet against them.
Ranbir Singh encounter in Dehradun was a fake: CBIAugust 5th, 2009 DEHRADUN - In its initial findings, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has claimed that the encounter in which a 24-year-old MBA student Ranbir Singh was killed by Dehradun police was a fake. The CBI-SIT team reportedly visited the site and recovered over 10 cartridges that were lying underground.
Uttarakhand concedes demand for CBI probe into student's deathJuly 8th, 2009 DEHRADUN - Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Wednesday conceded the demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged killing of a Ghaziabad management graduate by police here last week, official sources said. Ranvir Singh, 24, was shot dead after he and his two friends had a scuffle in a crowded locality with policemen who said they had demanded documents of their motor-bike that bore a Haryana registration number.
Uttarakhand Government asks for CBI probe on Dehradun encounterJuly 8th, 2009 DEHRADUN - Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, on Wednesday recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged police encounter that claimed the life of MBA student Ranbir Singh. State Chief Secretary I.
Slain student's father slaps murder case against policeJuly 7th, 2009 DEHRADUN - The father of the 24-year-old MBA student Ranvir Singh, who was allegedly killed by police in a staged shootout in the Uttarakhand capital Friday, has registered a case of murder against the police. The case was lodged with the Raipur police station Tuesday after Ranvir Singh's father Ravindra Singh made a written complaint alleging "cold-blooded murder" of his son by the local policemen.
Murder case filed against 14 policemen involved in alleged fake encounterJuly 7th, 2009 DEHRADUN - The Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday registered a murder case against all policemen allegedly involved in the recent encounter death of Ranbir Singh, a 24-year-old management student in the state capital. Singh was killed in the encounter that took place in Dehradun, the provincial capital of Uttrakhand state on Friday.
Killed youth's family demands CBI probe, farmers plan protestsJuly 5th, 2009 DEHRADUN - Anger built up in the village of the management graduate who was allegedly killed by police in a staged shootout in the Uttarakhand capital, and farmers Sunday planned to take to the streets to air their protest against the state police. The family of the youth, Ranvir Singh, who had come to Dehradun to take up an assignment with a financial firm, has alleged that he was gunned down by Dehradun police Friday in a staged shootout.
CB-CID inquiry ordered into Dehradun's police encounter caseJuly 5th, 2009 DEHRADUN - Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank has ordered a high-level inquiry into the killing of a MBA student in an encounter by the Dehradun Police. "We are considering a high-level inquiry.
Dehradun encounter victim may have been tortured: Post-mortem reportJuly 5th, 2009 DEHRADUN - The body of Ranbir Singh, a 24-year-old MBA student, who was killed in the encounter by the Dehradun Police, bore 12 marks of bullets and 27 other injures, casting doubts that he may have been tortured before death. According to a post-mortem report, 12 bullet marks revealed that Singh was fired from close range.
Parents cry foul over police gunning of their MBA sonJuly 4th, 2009 DEHRADUN - Parents of an MBA student who was allegedly shot dead by police in an encounter, are crying foul. Twenty-two year-old Ranbir Singh's parents said on Saturday that there son had no criminal background and his killing was a clear case of mistaken identity.
Ghaziabad youth killed by cops in DehradunJuly 4th, 2009 DEHRADUN - The death of a youth from Ghaziabad at the hands of police here led to demonstrations on the streets of Dehradun Saturday, with his family alleging he was killed in a staged shootout. Stating that Ranvir Singh was a management graduate who had come to the Uttarakhand capital to reportedly take up an assignment with a financial firm, his family members accused the Dehradun police of gunning him down in a "fake encounter" Friday.
Ghaziabad police file case against Noida policemenMarch 14th, 2009 GHAZIABAD - The Ghaziabad police have registered a criminal case against five police personnel from Noida under anti-corruption laws following a court directive. The case was registered Thursday night, Superintendent of Police (City) Anant Dev said here Friday.
Three policemen booked for killing man in Uttar PradeshMarch 13th, 2009 LUCKNOW - In an alleged case of police excess, three policemen in Uttar Pradesh brutally beat up a man, who later succumbed to his injuries, officials said Thursday. A case has been registered against the three.
Nine policemen suspended for beating Dalit woman to deathFebruary 10th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Nine policemen of Uttar Pradesh have been suspended for allegedly beating up a middle-aged Dalit woman, leading to her death, an official here said Wednesday. 'The nine policemen, including two inspectors, were accused of manhandling a 50-year-old Dalit woman called Basmati in Balrampur district.
Probe, try policemen involved in shootouts, says Andhra High CourtFebruary 5th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a landmark verdict, Friday ruled that cases should be filed against policemen involved in shootouts and their names should be made public. The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice A.R.