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Delhi Police say 139 drug offenders arrested under ‘Operation Kavach 8.0’

Delhi Police have announced significant results from their 'Operation Kavach-8.0', which concluded on Friday. The 24-hour exercise saw the involvement of over 350 teams from all the 15 districts under the Delhi Police's jurisdiction, including the Special Cell and Crime Branch. The raids and arrests were held across 1,040 locations in the national capital, reported PTI. "The 24-hour exercise began at 6 pm on June 18 and concluded at 6 pm on June 19," stated Special Commissioner of Police (CP), Crime, Devesh Chandra Srivastava. As part of this extensive drive, Delhi Police arrested 139 drug offenders and registered 133 cases under the NDPS Act, reported PTI. The seizures included 90.3 grams of heroin, 25.9 kilogrammes of ganja, 3.32 grams of cocaine, 4.63 grams of MDMA, 20.08 grams of amphetamine, and 12 buprenorphine tablets. Beyond narcotics, the police also focused on other illegal activities. Under the Delhi Excise Act, , the police registered 217 cases, leading to the arrest of 224 people and the seizure of 47,476 quarters of illicit liquor. Apart from this, 30 people were arrested in 29 Arms Act cases. The police recovered six semi-automatic pistols, two country-made pistols, seven live cartridges, three magazines, and 23 knives from the accused. Fifty-five people have been arrested in 28 gambling cases and Rs cash worth 25,592 have been seized. A total of 5,682 people were taken into preventive custody and 494 vehicles were impounded under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act. "Under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2,031 violators were prosecuted and one person was arrested with over 1.71 lakh prohibited foreign cigarettes and 469 e-cigarettes," said the Special CP. Meanwhile, Ekanjot Singh Sandhu, an 18-year-old man from Punjab, was apprehended in southeast Delhi with four semi-automatic pistols, which the police stated were allegedly sourced from Madhya Pradesh for gang-linked associates. Prohibited e-cigarettes valued at around Rs 9.38 lakh were also seized from a shop in Safdarjung Enclave, informed Delhi Police. The senior police officer further noted that since January, a cumulative total of 1,439 narco-offenders have been arrested in 1,127 NDPS cases, with seizures including nearly 38 kilogrammes of heroin, over 3,000 kilogrammes of cannabis, and other contraband. (With inputs from PTI)

20 June,2025 08:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Arrowhead's (T84) last walk was captured in a video by renowned wildlife photographer Sachin Rai. Pic/Sachin Rai

Ranthambhore bids farewell to iconic tigress Arrowhead (T84)

Ranthambhore has lost one of its most iconic tigresses -- Arrowhead (T84), known for her strength, resilience, and deep devotion as a mother, who passed away on Thursday, June 19. Her 'final walk' before her death was captured in a video by renowned wildlife photographer Sachin Rai. In a heartfelt note, Rai described what he saw June 17 evening. He wrote on Instagram, “On the evening of June 17th, I witnessed what would likely be the last walk of the legendary tigress ‘Arrowhead’ at the banks of Padam Talab; a place she had ruled with grace and strength for many years. It was heartbreaking to see her struggle, attempting to rise and take a few feeble steps before collapsing again. Each movement was a visible effort; even walking ten steps seemed an enormous task. Eventually, she reached a tree and lay beneath it. In that quiet moment, I knew in my heart that the end was near, just a matter of a day or two."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sachin Rai (@sachin_rai_photography) According to the Tigerwatchranthambhore, Arrowhead (T84) was born on March 23, 2014. Arrowhead (T84) was one of four cubs of Krishna (T19) and Star Male (T28), and a direct descendant of the legendary tigress Machhli. From birth, she carried forward one of Ranthambhore’s most celebrated bloodlines. Arrowhead (T84) was first seen in 2014 with her siblings -- Lightning, Pacman, and a fourth cub lost at birth. Over the years, she became known not just for her beauty and hunting skills, but for her incredible willpower and dedication to her cubs, Tigerwatchranthambhore stated. It said that in 2018, Arrowhead (T84) became a mother for the first time, though sadly her first litter did not survive. Later that year, she gave birth to two cubs -- Ridhi and Sidhi, fathered by T86, her longtime mate. Tragedy struck again when T86 was killed in a human-wildlife conflict. Arrowhead (T84) herself suffered a serious hip injury but continued to care for her young with unwavering determination. She later had two more litters — one in 2021, which was lost early, and another in 2023, producing three healthy cubs sired by T120. As the cubs grew, they were involved in several human-wildlife conflict cases. In a bold conservation move, all three were relocated to separate reserves in Dholpur, Kota, and Bundi in Rajasthan. Known as the Queen of Machhli’s Domain, Arrowhead (T84) was a symbol of continuity in Ranthambhore’s tiger history. Arrowhead (T84) passed away quietly on the very day her final cub was moved -- a symbolic and emotional end to her journey. She died in the same territory once ruled by her grandmother Machhli, bringing her life full circle.

20 June,2025 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
As part of the celebrations, Common Yoga Protocol sessions are being conducted at various locations - onboard ships in harbour and at sea, beaches, parade grounds, aircraft hangars, parks etc. Pic/Defence PRO

Indian Navy gears up for 11th International Day of Yoga

The Indian Navy will celebrate the International Yoga Day onboard warships at sea and in harbour including ships in foreign waters/ ports, as well as in naval stations across the country on Saturday morning. The theme for the International Day of Yoga, oberseved annually on June 21, is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. Recognising the power of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being, daily sessions of the ancient Indian practice are being conducted from June 11 as run-up to International Yoga Day 2025. As part of the celebrations, Common Yoga Protocol sessions are being conducted at various locations - onboard ships in harbour and at sea, beaches, parade grounds, aircraft hangars, parks etc.   Naval personnel along with families, defence civilians and foreign trainees have been encouraged to proactively participate in International Yoga Day 2025 activities.   The naval community is participating in ‘Yoga Maha Kumbh’ activities and utilising Namaste Yoga app and virtual yoga sessions by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.    Yoga related quizzes, poster making, drawing competitions and lectures by Yoga experts for adopting Yoga as a way of life are being organised and inculcate Yoga as a life changing enabler.  Stealth frigate INS Teg arrives in Mauritius, to host joint yoga session on board on 21 June Indian stealth frigate INS Teg has arrived in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, and will take part in several engagements, including a yoga session on board on Saturday, to mark the International Day of Yoga 2025, reported PTI. The stealth frigate, currently on an operational deployment to the south-western Indian Ocean Region, will undertake joint surveillance of the Mauritian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) alongside Mauritius' National Coast Guard (NCG) ships and aircraft. It will also participate in a range of professional and social interactions, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday. “This visit reaffirms India's commitment towards ensuring the safety of the global commons and to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing,” the ministry said in a statement. It added that the visit “reinforces the Indian Navy's shared commitment towards cooperative maritime security in the region.” The International Day of Yoga will be commemorated during the port call with a “joint yoga session onboard,” involving personnel from the Indian Navy, the Mauritius NCG, and members of the Indian diaspora, reported PTI. INS Teg, part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, was commissioned on 27 April 2012. (With PTI inputs)

20 June,2025 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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'Home Minister Shah has asked Karnataka BJP to intensify fight against Congress'

Karnataka BJP President B. Y. Vijayendra on Friday said that Union Home Minister and senior party leader Amit Shah has given guidance and suggestions to the state unit to intensify the fight against the "corrupt" Congress government, reported news agency PTI. Union Minister Shah was in the city to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) Bengaluru campus, and BGS Medical College and Hospital in Bengaluru. Speaking to reporters, Vijayendra said, "This morning, I, along with former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Opposition Leader R. Ashoka, and MLA Aravind Bellad, met Amit Shah Ji. We discussed the political scenario in Karnataka and current developments." He also alleged that the state government is making decisions solely to appease minority communities, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' (together with all, development for all, trust of all, efforts of all), ensures justice for all communities—Hindus and minorities alike. "Yesterday, under the Housing Department, the reservation for minorities in housing schemes was increased from ten to fifteen per cent... Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is practising divisive politics. The BJP will fight against it. The Chief Minister’s conduct is demeaning to the dignity of his position," he added. Accusing the Chief Minister of running a "Tughlaq Darbar" and forgetting that he is the state’s elected leader, the state BJP chief expressed confidence that the people will teach the government a lesson in the coming days. In response to a question, Vijayendra said that ahead of the Assembly session, the BJP will hold discussions with JD(S) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy and legislators regarding the formation of a committee for proper coordination between the two parties. According to PTI, conceding that there is some disgruntlement within the party and a few leaders have expressed it, he said, "It is a local issue. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, I, and some senior leaders have discussed and decided that leaders like Joshi, C. T. Ravi and Ravi Kumar should resolve this, and efforts are ongoing in this regard by meeting leaders who have issues." While keeping the Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls in mind -- and at a time when the party has to fight against the government on the streets -- the BJP must resolve internal issues and stand united. Efforts are underway in this direction, he added. (With inputs from PTI)

20 June,2025 07:12 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pic/PTI

Prime Minister Modi flags off India's 71st Vande Bharat train

The seventy-first Vande Bharat train in the country was virtually flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Siwan on Friday. The newly inaugurated Vande Bharat will reduce travel time between Patliputra and Gorakhpur by at least two hours, offering a convenient journey to commuters, the Railway Ministry stated. The train's inaugural run began around 1 pm on Friday from Patliputra station in Patna amidst cheers and celebrations. Meanwhile, the Railway Ministry has not announced a date for its commercial run, but according to a recent notification, it will begin from Gorakhpur at 5:40 am and arrive in Patliputra by 12:45 pm. On its return journey, it will start from Patliputra at 3:30 pm on the same day to reach Gorakhpur by 10:30 pm. "This train is a gift from Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the people of Bihar as it will not only save travel time by two hours compared to other available means of transport but will also offer world-class amenities to commuters," Sanjiv Chaurasia, local BJP MLA, said. "The Vande Bharat train is the country's pride as it has LED display panels to inform commuters about the train's speed, current and upcoming stations, etc.; bio-vacuum toilets, an advanced safety system called Kavach, and quick acceleration and deceleration for fast travel," he further said. According to the Railway Ministry, the train will run six days a week except Saturdays and will cover stations in both Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, reported PTI. Some of the stations that would be covered include Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Bapudham Motihari, Sagauli, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, and Bagaha, among others. "Including Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat, there are a total of twenty-eight such trains operational in Bihar as well as Uttar Pradesh," Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information & Publicity, Railway Board, said. "After the first Vande Bharat, which was flagged off by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 15th February 2019, this Patliputra-Gorakhpur one is the seventy-first. Today, Vande Bharat trains cover twenty-four states/Union Territories and 330 districts," he said. According to PTI, before this train, Prime Minister Modi recently flagged off two Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar. Meanwhile, officials said Vande Bharat trains can run up to 160 kmph, but due to a speed restriction of 130 kmph across all rail networks, the country is yet to get its full speed benefits. "Similar is the case with the Kavach system, which can stop the train automatically if the loco pilot fails to apply the brake. Since other Kavach components such as station Kavach and trackside equipment, etc., are not in place, we are yet to leverage its crucial feature," a railway official said. "Since Kavach installation is going on at a rapid speed in the country, we are hoping that passengers start getting advantages of these safety devices very soon," he added. (With inputs from PTI)  

20 June,2025 07:11 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File Pic.

PM Modi unveils major development projects in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roadshow in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, where he has inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects. The Prime Minister also attended a state-level function at Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the completion of one year of the Odisha government. PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over eighteen thousand six hundred crore rupees in Bhubaneswar, reported ANI. These projects will cover critical sectors, including drinking water, irrigation, agricultural infrastructure, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, sections of national highways, and a new railway line. In the meantime, Prime Minister Modi also released the Odisha Vision Document, which is anchored around the landmark years of 2036 (when Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic state) and 2047 (when India celebrates 100 years of independence). Moreover, Odisha has set an ambitious target to become a 500 billion dollar economy by 2036 and 1.5 trillion dollars by 2047. Launching a scathing attack on the opposition parties in Bihar for the slow progress of the state during their tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the day said that the opposition Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are anti-Bihar and anti-investment, reported PTI. While addressing a public event in Bihar's Siwan, Prime Minister Modi said that the Congress and RJD supported 'Gundaraj' (rule of hooligans) and corruption. "RJD and Congress are against Bihar and investments. They can never make a place in the heart of Biharis," the Prime Minister said. However, intensifying his criticism of the INDIA bloc allies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the RJD and Congress of undermining the self-respect of the people of Bihar. "My Bihari brothers and sisters show their mettle by working even in the most difficult situations. They never compromise with their self-respect. But the people with the 'Panja' (Congress symbol) and the 'lantern' (JDU symbol) together have greatly hurt Bihar's self-respect." According to PTI, he also pointed out that the only Mantra of the RJD and Congress is the prosperity of their families. The move came as the Prime Minister flagged off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowrah Plant, for export to the Republic of Guinea, under the 'Make in India' initiative. Meanwhile, the plant became the first to manufacture an export locomotive. These are equipped with high-horsepower engines, advanced AC propulsion systems, microprocessor-based control systems, and ergonomic cab designs, incorporating technologies like regenerative braking. Prime Minister Modi also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah. Additionally, Prime Minister Modi was felicitated at a public meeting in Siwan, where he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects, including in the water, rail, and power sectors. To boost railway infrastructure in the region, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new Vaishali-Deoria railway line project, worth over four hundred crore rupees, and flagged off a new train service on this route. (With inputs from PTI)

20 June,2025 06:35 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondent
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CBI successfully coordinates return of fake currency case accused from UAE

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully coordinated the return of Moideenabba Ummer Beary from the UAE through INTERPOL Channels. Moideenabba Ummer Beary is a wanted accused of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI, in coordination with the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice accused Moideenabba Ummer Beary to India on June 20. He returned as a deportee at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Flight AI-920 from Dubai. The accused was earlier geo-located in the UAE through close follow-up by CBI through INTERPOL with NCB-Abu Dhabi. The accused is wanted by the National Investigation Agency in a case registered at NIA, Kochi Branch, on the allegations of counterfeiting Indian currency notes, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. The accused, Moideenababa Ummer Beary, also known as Moideen, had procured high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in Dubai and transported the same to Bangalore via Sharjah. CBI got the Red Notice published against the accused on December 30, 2013, through INTERPOL on the request of NIA. The accused was arrested in the UAE, and an Extradition Request was sent to the UAE through the MHA/MEA. Red Notices published by INTERPOL are circulated to all Law Enforcement Agencies globally to track wanted fugitives. CBI, as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, coordinates with all Law Enforcement Agencies in India through BHARATPOL for assistance via INTERPOL channels. More than 100 wanted criminals have been returned to India in the last few years through coordination via INTERPOL channels.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

20 June,2025 05:26 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
The airline also said it is making all arrangements, including providing accommodation for the stranded passengers and arranging alternative means to fly the passengers to Delhi. Representational pic

Air India’s Delhi–Pune flight suffers bird hit after touchdown

The Air India Delhi-Pune flight suffered a bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its return journey, reported news agency PTI. The aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement, adding that it has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team. "Flight AI2470 scheduled to operate from Pune to Delhi on June 20 has been cancelled due to a bird-hit which was detected after the incoming flight landed safely in Pune," it said. The airline also said it is making all arrangements, including providing accommodation for the stranded passengers while arranging alternative means to fly the passengers to Delhi, reported PTI. Air India said it has given passengers the option of refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling. Air India cancels eight flights, cites operational reasons Air India has cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday. The national carrier has cited enhanced maintenance and operational reasons behind the cancellations, the airline said. It also stated that its teams on the ground are making alternative arrangements for passengers to fly to their respective destinations at the earliest, reported PTI. The airline has offered full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling to passengers. The flights that were cancelled include AI906 from Dubai to Chennai, AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne, AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi, and AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad. Four domestic flights – AI874 from Pune to Delhi, AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi, AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai – have also been cancelled. "We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers. Our colleagues on ground are making alternative arrangements for them to fly to their respective destinations at the earliest. Full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling has been offered to passengers," a statement issued by the airline reads. Air India has also appealed to passengers to check their flight status on its website or call the customer care numbers for updates. On Thursday, Air India said it will reduce flights on various international routes per week and temporarily suspend operations on three routes from June 21 to July 15. (With PTI and ANI inputs)

20 June,2025 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Manish Sisodia appears before ACB, terms case 'politically motivated'

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Friday appeared before the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) for questioning in an alleged graft case related to the construction of classrooms in government schools in Delhi, reported news agency PTI. The ACB had summoned AAP leaders Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged graft in the construction of classrooms in government schools. Jain appeared before the agency on June 6. The summons come after an FIR was registered by the ACB on April 30 based on allegations of financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in Delhi government schools, reported PTI. Before his scheduled appearance before the ACB, Sisodia termed the classroom construction graft case "politically motivated" and an attempt to divert attention from crucial issues. "BJP is driven by political motives and is making fake allegations. We built excellent schools. The BJP government is poor in the management of schools. There is waterlogging in Delhi and power cuts are happening. BJP is trying to divert attention from crucial issues. Even BJP workers do not know what the government is up to," he charged, reported PTI. Sisodia asserted that nothing will come out of this classroom construction graft case. "Nothing has been found against us in any other case. I will put forth the facts in this case before ACB. This is a politically motivated case. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari had levelled allegations against me in this matter and I had filed a defamation case against him. He is out on bail in the defamation case," Sisodia told reporters. Sisodia was earlier supposed to appear before the ACB on June 9 but his counsel informed the agency that he had some "pre-planned" engagements and skipped the summons. "BJP only plays the game of lodging FIRs. I work (for people), " he said, when asked about skipping the earlier summons. Meanwhile, AAP leader Atishi launched a sharp attack on the BJP government at the Centre and in Delhi, alleging a decade-long political vendetta involving over 200 false cases against party leaders. At a press conference, Atishi said, "In the last 10 years, BJP's ED, CBI, IT and Delhi police have filed more than 200 false cases against AAP leaders, but to date not even a single rupee has been recovered." She cited the Supreme Court's remarks calling central investigative agencies "caged parrots" during AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's bail hearing as proof of political misuse of institutions. (With inputs from PTI)

20 June,2025 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The decision to install CCTV cameras at Jayakwadi dam in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was taken following a police safety audit report. Representational Pic/File

Maharashtra: Over 100 CCTV cameras to be installed for Jayakwadi Dam's security

The Jayakwadi dam in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar will be under the cover of more than 100 CCTV cameras along with watchtowers, a senior official said on Friday, reported the PTI. The decision was taken following the police department's safety audit six months ago, the official told PTI. Located on the Godavari River, the dam spreads 10 km in Paithan tehsil and is a key project in Marathwada, supplying water for agriculture and drinking water to Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. "The dam has an embankment of nearly 10 km. This area of the dam and roads in the vicinity will be under surveillance of more than 100 CCTV cameras. This is for the first time that such equipment is being installed here," the official said, according to the PTI. He said watchtowers will come up in the area, and a control centre for the cameras will be set up in one of the buildings. The official said, "We have received Rs 4 crore funding for this. We will also implement other safety measures, including a safety wall to reduce erosion on the embarkment and repairs on rocks below the dam gates to maintain their strength," the news agency reported. Water levels in seven city reservoirs at 25.17 per cent The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 10.19 per cent. As per BMC records on Friday (June 20), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 3,64,233 million litres, which amounts to 25.17 per cent of their total capacity. The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes. Of these, Tansa has 28.05 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 44.47 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 22.05 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 26.88 per cent, Bhatsa 20.70 per cent, Vehar 39.81 per cent, and Tulsi 37.38 per cent. Lower (Modak Sagar), Middle and Upper Vaitarna lakes, along with Tansa, supply water to the western suburbs from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra and to the western parts of the city from Mahim to Malabar Hill. Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi together form the Bhatsa system. Water from this system is treated at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the eastern parts of Mumbai, covering the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and further to Mazagaon. (with PTI inputs) 

20 June,2025 03:18 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Assembly Leader of opposition, Atishi. File PIC.

AAP slams BJP over 'Fake' classroom scam probe against Manish Sisodia

Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition, Atishi, criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia's appearance before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with the classroom scam, reported news agency ANI. Atishi stated that the ACB summoned Manish Sisodia in the "fake" classroom scam, describing it as yet another addition to the list of BJP's fabricated cases against AAP. The AAP leader alleged that over the past ten years, the BJP has filed more than 200 cases against AAP leaders, but despite all investigations, not a single rupee of illicit money has been found. "Former minister Manish Sisodia was summoned for questioning in a fake classroom scam case. This is yet another addition to the series of fake cases filed by the BJP. In the past ten years, the BJP government and its various agencies have filed over 200 cases against AAP members – but despite all the raids and investigations, they haven't found even one rupee of corrupt money from any AAP leader," Atishi told reporters in New Delhi. However, Atishi further criticised the Delhi government and suggested that the real reason behind the ACB probe is the BJP's inability to govern in the national capital. She highlighted that the Delhi government has failed on every front, whether it be waterlogging, electricity, or rising school fees, reported ANI. "The real reason behind this classroom probe is that the BJP is unable to govern. Whether it's waterlogging, electricity, or rising school fees – on every front, the BJP has failed," Atishi added. Earlier today, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of 'misusing' agencies to file false cases against the opposition, aiming to damage the party’s image. Meanwhile, the former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a case related to Delhi's classroom scam. Manish Sisodia asserted that excellent work had been done in Delhi in the field of education, and brilliant classrooms and schools were built during his tenure, reported ANI. However, acting on complaints from BJP leaders Harish Khurana, Kapil Mishra, and Neelkanth Bakshi, the Anti-Corruption Branch, GNCTD, has registered a case against Manish Sisodia and Satyendra Jain, then Ministers of the erstwhile Delhi Government of the Aam Aadmi Party, concerning allegations of a scam amounting to two thousand crore rupees in the construction of school classrooms/buildings in the National Capital Territory of Delhi at exorbitant costs. (With inputs from ANI)

20 June,2025 03:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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