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EC unlikely to put off polls; govt says step up tests, jabs

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EC unlikely to put off polls; govt says step up tests, jabs

The Election Commission learned from the Federal Minister of Health on Monday that the five voting-restricted states do not have many Omicron cases and may not consider rescheduling elections.

After learning more about the scope of Omicron cases and the vaccinations in UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur under investigation, the committee recommended that the Ministry of Health ensure 100% or the highest possible coverage in UP , Punjab and Manipur states to carry out Covid vaccination, and focus on timely inoculation of the second dose of vaccine to those who are already eligible. It asked the Minister of Health to return a new report on the latest status of vaccination in a week. Based on the report and the opinions collected by EC during the three-day UP visit that began on Tuesday, the polling team will call for fine-tuning of its Covid security polls and campaign guidelines in five states. source.

At the same time, the center asked the five polled states to double testing and ensure strict enforcement of Covid-related behaviors, in addition to increasing vaccination coverage.

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The committee also met with representatives of ITBP and Sashastra Seema Bal on Monday, who guard the international borders of Uttarakhand and UP, and asked them to strengthen surveillance before the polls and monitor activities across the border to rule out any attempts by external forces to make the upcoming The polls held are invalid. Later, discussions will be held with the BSF deployed on the India-Pakistan border in Punjab to discuss ensuring border security during the polls.

The EC also held discussions with the Drug Enforcement Agency DG, as many political parties in Punjab and Goa have expressed concerns about the use of drugs for voter inducement. The team has asked the NCB to monitor the movement of narcotics and strengthen seizures before voting, especially in Punjab and Goa.

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad on Friday, officers said. A constable was injured in the gunfight, they added.

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody.

The identity of one of the deceased was not known, while the other was identified as Ravi (single name), who had 28 cases lodged against him in multiple districts.

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Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Faridabad said the incident occurred when the police van stopped near a roadside eatery on the outskirts of Fatehabad while transporting Ravi back to Faridabad jail after a court appearance in an Arms Act case.

“Four armed individuals attacked the police team, firing multiple rounds to facilitate Ravi’s escape. In retaliation, police returned fire, killing Ravi and another suspect on the spot,” Yadav said.

Constable Sarjeet Yadav suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was rushed to a civic hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Yadav said that Ravi, who had been lodged in Faridabad jail since April 24, 2023, was being transported after attending an appeal hearing at the Fatehabad court. The ambush, allegedly orchestrated by Ravi’s associates, was intended to secure his release from custody. The police’s swift response thwarted the plan.

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Ravi had a long history of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, and Arms Act violations. His activities spanned multiple districts, such as Sonipat, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Delhi. He was a key member of the Kala Jathedi gang, led by the notorious gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who is currently in Tihar Jail.

Kala Jathedi himself is implicated in over a dozen cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2020, he famously escaped from Haryana Police custody during a similar ambush orchestrated by his gang.

ACP Yadav confirmed that police teams are actively investigating to identify the remaining attackers involved in the ambush. “We are working to uncover the identities of the other suspects who participated in the operation. Stringent action will be taken against all involved,” Yadav said.

This encounter is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized crime, with authorities aiming to dismantle gangs operating in the region.

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