Hashimpura Massacre

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Hashimpura massacre: HC seeks UP govt response on NHRC plea Press Trust of India | New Delhi May 25, 2015 Last Updated at 19:48 IST Delhi High Court today sought the response of Uttar Pradesh government on a plea by NHRC challenging a trial court's decision to acquit 16 policemen of charges of murder and other crimes in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, in which 42 people were killed in Meerut city. A bench of justices G S Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal issued notice to the state government and sought its reply by July 21 on the plea of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which has sought ordering of a further probe into the massacre in the Hashimpura locality of Meerut. NHRC in its plea has sought that "registers, duty register, attendance registers, log-books and other documents relating to the names, duty roster, posting and connected relevant details of PAC personnel" of the platoon which was operating in that area on that day be placed before the court. It has also sought that the report of the CB-CID inquiry and the findings of the Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice (retd) Gyan Prakash which probed the massacre be also placed before the bench. The Commission has sought a number of other directions, including "initiation of disciplinary proceedings against all the concerned police officials". It has prayed for laying down of guidelines to be followed by investigating agencies in cases of custodial killings and violence as well as a direction that "in cases of custodial violence, a presumption of guilt be made against the accused police officer that the injury and/or death was caused by the police officer having custody of the victim". NHRC has also sought "separation of the investigative work of the police from the law and order functions" as well as carrying out of a judicial inquiry "immediately and mandatorily" in all cases of custodial death. Prior to NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government as well as survivors and kin of the victims of the massacre have moved the court challenging the acquittal of the 16 policemen.

NHRC urged to probe Petchong encounter

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TURA, May 25 – The Petchong encounter, where army men from the Dogra Regiment shot two men believing them to be members of the militant Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), is likely to be investigated by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) after an NGO filed a case in the NHRC website. The case was raised by the Achik Indigenous Justice Initiative Forum (AIJIF) on March 23. The Dogra Regiment had conducted an operation in March last in Petchong village of Jongki under Kharkutta Block in North Garo Hills, where two persons were killed. They were returning home after a hunting trip.

AIJIF had updated the NHRC after a visit to the place of encounter and collecting first hand account from residents of the village. “We have urged the NHRC to investigate the issue which could have been a case of mistaken identity. We are of the firm opinion that the two killed were just villagers”, said AIJIF spokesman. msn news Hashimpura massacre: HC seeks UP govt response on NHRC plea

New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) Delhi High Court today sought theresponse of Uttar Pradesh government on a plea by NHRCchallenging a trial court's decision to acquit 16 policemen ofcharges of murder and other crimes in the 1987 Hashimpuramassacre case, in which 42 people were killed in Meerut city. A bench of justices G S Sistani and Sangita DhingraSehgal issued notice to the state government and sought itsreply by July 21 on the plea of the National Human RightsCommission (NHRC) which has sought ordering of a further probeinto the massacre in the Hashimpura locality of Meerut. NHRC in its plea has sought that "registers, dutyregister, attendance registers, log-books and other documentsrelating to the names, duty roster, posting and connectedrelevant details of PAC personnel" of the platoon which wasoperating in that area on that day be placed before the court. It has also sought that the report of the CB-CID inquiryand the findings of the Commission of Inquiry headed byJustice (retd) Gyan Prakash which probed the massacre be alsoplaced before the bench. The Commission has sought a number of other directions,including "initiation of disciplinary proceedings against allthe concerned police officials". It has prayed for laying down of guidelines to befollowed by investigating agencies in cases of custodialkillings and violence as well as a direction that "in cases ofcustodial violence, a presumption of guilt be made against theaccused police officer that the injury and/or death was causedby the police officer having custody of the victim". NHRC has also sought "separation of the investigativework of the police from the law and order functions" as wellas carrying out of a judicial inquiry "immediately andmandatorily" in all cases of custodial death. Prior to NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government as well assurvivors and kin of the victims of the massacre have movedthe court challenging the acquittal of the 16 policemen.

Posted On : 25 May, 2015 Source : PTI Place : New Delhi Hashimpura massacre: HC seeks UP govt response on NHRC plea

Delhi High Court today sought the response of Uttar Pradesh government on a plea by NHRC challenging a trial court's decision to acquit 16 policemen of charges of murder and other crimes in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, in which 42 people were killed in Meerut city.

A bench of justices G S Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal issued notice to the state government and sought its reply by July 21 on the plea of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which has sought ordering of a further probe into the massacre in the Hashimpura locality of Meerut.

NHRC in its plea has sought that "registers, duty register, attendance registers, log- books and other documents relating to the names, duty roster, posting and connected relevant details of PAC personnel" of the platoon which was operating in that area on that day be placed before the court.

It has also sought that the report of the CB-CID inquiry and the findings of the Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice (retd) Gyan Prakash which probed the massacre be also placed before the bench.

The Commission has sought a number of other directions, including "initiation of disciplinary proceedings against all the concerned police officials".

It has prayed for laying down of guidelines to be followed by investigating agencies in cases of custodial killings and violence as well as a direction that "in cases of custodial violence, a presumption of guilt be made against the accused police officer that the injury and/or death was caused by the police officer having custody of the victim".

NHRC has also sought "separation of the investigative work of the police from the law and order functions" as well as carrying out of a judicial inquiry "immediately and mandatorily" in all cases of custodial death.

Prior to NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government as well as survivors and kin of the victims of the massacre have moved the court challenging the acquittal of the 16 policemen.

On March 21, a trial court gave the benefit of doubt and acquitted 16 former Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel accused of killing 42 people in Meerut, saying lack of evidence has failed to establish their identification.

Those acquitted in the case were Suresh Chand Sharma, Niranjan Lal, Kamal Singh, Budhi Singh, Basant Ballab, Kunwar Pal Singh, Budha Singh, Rambir Singh, Leela Dhar, Hambir Singh, Mokam Singh, Shami Ullaha, Sarwan Kumar, Jaipal Singh, Mahesh Prasad and Ram Dhayan.

According to the prosecution, the PAC personnel had come to Hashimpura on May 22, 1987, and picked up about 50 Muslims as a congregation of 500 had gathered outside a mosque there.

The victims were shot by the accused personnel and their bodies thrown into a canal, it had said, adding that 42 persons were declared to have perished in the massacre.

The charge sheet was filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Ghaziabad, in 1996.

19 people were named as accused and charges for offences of murder, attempt to murder, tampering with evidence and conspiracy were framed against 17 of them by the court here in 2006, after the case was transferred to Delhi on a Supreme Court direction in September 2002.

The 16 accused acquitted in the case are the ones still alive. Three other accused died during the trial.

Hashimpura: HC seeks UP response on NHRC plea

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It has also sought that the report of the CB-CID inquiry and the findings of the Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice (retd) Gyan Prakash which probed the massacre be also placed before the bench.

The Commission has sought a number of other directions, including "initiation of disciplinary proceedings against all the concerned police officials".

Prior to NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government as well as survivors and kin of the victims of the massacre have moved the court challenging the acquittal of the 16 policemen.

Hashimpura massacre: HC seeks UP govt response on NHRC plea

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 22:21

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday sought the response of Uttar Pradesh government on a plea by NHRC challenging a trial court's decision to acquit 16 policemen of charges of murder and other crimes in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, in which 42 people were killed in Meerut city. A bench of justices G S Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal issued notice to the state government and sought its reply by July 21 on the plea of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which has sought ordering of a further probe into the massacre in the Hashimpura locality of Meerut. NHRC in its plea has sought that "registers, duty register, attendance registers, log-books and other documents relating to the names, duty roster, posting and connected relevant details of PAC personnel" of the platoon which was operating in that area on that day be placed before the court. It has also sought that the report of the CB-CID inquiry and the findings of the Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice (retd) Gyan Prakash which probed the massacre be also placed before the bench. The Commission has sought a number of other directions, including "initiation of disciplinary proceedings against all the concerned police officials". It has prayed for laying down of guidelines to be followed by investigating agencies in cases of custodial killings and violence as well as a direction that "in cases of custodial violence, a presumption of guilt be made against the accused police officer that the injury and/or death was caused by the police officer having custody of the victim". NHRC has also sought "separation of the investigative work of the police from the law and order functions" as well as carrying out of a judicial inquiry "immediately and mandatorily" in all cases of custodial death. Prior to NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government as well as survivors and kin of the victims of the massacre have moved the court challenging the acquittal of the 16 policemen. On March 21, a trial court gave the benefit of doubt and acquitted 16 former Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel accused of killing 42 people in Meerut, saying lack of evidence has failed to establish their identification. Those acquitted in the case were Suresh Chand Sharma, Niranjan Lal, Kamal Singh, Budhi Singh, Basant Ballab, Kunwar Pal Singh, Budha Singh, Rambir Singh, Leela Dhar, Hambir Singh, Mokam Singh, Shami Ullaha, Sarwan Kumar, Jaipal Singh, Mahesh Prasad and Ram Dhayan. According to the prosecution, the PAC personnel had come to Hashimpura on May 22, 1987, and picked up about 50 Muslims as a congregation of 500 had gathered outside a mosque there. The victims were shot by the accused personnel and their bodies thrown into a canal, it had said, adding that 42 persons were declared to have perished in the massacre. The charge sheet was filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Ghaziabad, in 1996. 19 people were named as accused and charges for offences of murder, attempt to murder, tampering with evidence and conspiracy were framed against 17 of them by the court here in 2006, after the case was transferred to Delhi on a Supreme Court direction in September 2002. The 16 accused acquitted in the case are the ones still alive. Three other accused died during the trial. PTI

First Published: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 22:21

Hashimpura Massacre: HC Seeks UP Government Response on NHRC Plea By PTI Published: 25th May 2015 08:54 PM Last Updated: 25th May 2015 08:54 PM

NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court today sought the response of Uttar Pradesh government on a plea by NHRC challenging a trial court's decision to acquit 16 policemen of charges of murder and other crimes in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, in which 42 people were killed in Meerut city. A bench of justices G S Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal issued notice to the state government and sought its reply by July 21 on the plea of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which has sought ordering of a further probe into the massacre in the Hashimpura locality of Meerut. NHRC in its plea has sought that "registers, duty register, attendance registers, log- books and other documents relating to the names, duty roster, posting and connected relevant details of PAC personnel" of the platoon which was operating in that area on that day be placed before the court. It has also sought that the report of the CB-CID inquiry and the findings of the Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice (retd) Gyan Prakash which probed the massacre be also placed before the bench. The Commission has sought a number of other directions, including "initiation of disciplinary proceedings against all the concerned police officials". It has prayed for laying down of guidelines to be followed by investigating agencies in cases of custodial killings and violence as well as a direction that "in cases of custodial violence, a presumption of guilt be made against the accused police officer that the injury and/or death was caused by the police officer having custody of the victim". NHRC has also sought "separation of the investigative work of the police from the law and order functions" as well as carrying out of a judicial inquiry "immediately and mandatorily" in all cases of custodial death. Prior to NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government as well as survivors and kin of the victims of the massacre have moved the court challenging the acquittal of the 16 policemen. On March 21, a trial court gave the benefit of doubt and acquitted 16 former Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel accused of killing 42 people in Meerut, saying lack of evidence has failed to establish their identification. Those acquitted in the case were Suresh Chand Sharma, Niranjan Lal, Kamal Singh, Budhi Singh, Basant Ballab, Kunwar Pal Singh, Budha Singh, Rambir Singh, Leela Dhar, Hambir Singh, Mokam Singh, Shami Ullaha, Sarwan Kumar, Jaipal Singh, Mahesh Prasad and Ram Dhayan. According to the prosecution, the PAC personnel had come to Hashimpura on May 22, 1987, and picked up about 50 Muslims as a congregation of 500 had gathered outside a mosque there. The victims were shot by the accused personnel and their bodies thrown into a canal, it had said, adding that 42 persons were declared to have perished in the massacre. The charge sheet was filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Ghaziabad, in 1996. 19 people were named as accused and charges for offences of murder, attempt to murder, tampering with evidence and conspiracy were framed against 17 of them by the court here in 2006, after the case was transferred to Delhi on a Supreme Court direction in September 2002. The 16 accused acquitted in the case are the ones still alive. Three other accused died during the trial.

Delhi HC seeks detailed response from UP government on "Hashmirpura Masscare"

New Delhi | Monday, May 25 2015 IST

The Delhi High Court today issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking its detailed response after hearing a plea by the NHRC, which had challenged a trial court's order acquitting 16 policemen of murder charges in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, in which 42 people were killed in Meerut city. A bench of Justices G.S. Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal sought UP govt's reply by July 21on the plea of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which has sought ordering of a further probe into the massacre in the Hashimpura locality of Meerut. NHRC in its plea has sought that "registers, duty register, attendance registers, log-books and other documents relating to the names, duty roster, posting and connected relevant details of PAC personnel" of the platoon which was operating in that area on that day should be placed before the court. The Commission has prayed for laying down of guidelines to be followed by investigating agencies in cases of custodial killings and violence as well as a direction that "in cases of custodial violence, a presumption of guilt be made against the accused police officer that the injury and/or death was caused by the police officer having custody of the victim".

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Hashimpura Massacre: HC seeks UP Govt Response on NHRC Petition

LUCKNOW | MAY 25, 2015

NHRC in its plea has sought that "registers, duty register, attendance registers, log-books and other documents relating to the names, duty roster, posting and connected relevant details of PAC personnel" of the platoon which was operating in that area on that day be placed before the court.

It has also sought that the report of the CB-CID inquiry and the findings of the Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice (retd) Gyan Prakash which probed the massacre be also placed before the bench.

The Commission has sought a number of other directions, including "initiation of disciplinary proceedings against all the concerned police officials".

Prior to NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government as well as survivors and kin of the victims of the massacre have moved the court challenging the acquittal of the 16 policemen.

According to the prosecution, the PAC personnel had come to Hashimpura on May 22, 1987, and picked up about 50 Muslims as a congregation of 500 had gathered outside a mosque there.

The victims were shot by the accused personnel and their bodies thrown into a canal, it had said, adding that 42 persons were declared to have perished in the massacre.

The charge sheet was filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Ghaziabad, in 1996.

The 16 accused acquitted in the case are the ones still alive. Three other accused died during the trial.

FILED ON: MAY 25, 2015 20:10 IST