Law Enforcement
What sparked the protests at the university and in Kathmandu?
The protests were triggered by the tragic death of a Nepali female student who was allegedly being harassed by a male student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Odisha, India. On February 15, primarily Nepalese students demonstrated against what they claimed was inaction by university authorities against the alleged harasser. An FIR was filed based on the complaint from the deceased girl's cousin, stating she had been subjected to harassment. The incident not only led to campus protests but also sparked massive demonstrations in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, as students demanded accountability and better safety measures from the institution.
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00:23 - 00:51
What actions have the police taken in response to the incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology?
According to a senior police official, authorities have arrested a student based on prima facie evidence of harassment related to the case of a Nepali female student's suicide. The police have taken additional measures by arresting two university security guards who were allegedly involved in manhandling students during the protests that followed the incident. These arrests demonstrate the seriousness with which authorities are treating both the harassment allegations that led to the tragedy and the subsequent handling of student protesters at the university. The swift police response comes amid demonstrations primarily by Nepali students who had accused the institution of inaction.
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01:56 - 02:09
What did Sheikh Hasina claim about the deaths of policemen during the July-August student protests in Bangladesh?
During a virtual interaction with the widows of slain policemen, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina characterized the deaths as part of a calculated strategy to destabilize Bangladesh. She framed these killings not as isolated incidents but as components of a broader political plot against the nation's stability. Hasina directly addressed the grieving families, suggesting that the violence was orchestrated rather than spontaneous. Her statements reflect her view that the student protests were manipulated to serve political agendas aimed at undermining governmental authority and creating national instability.
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00:11 - 00:23
What recent security operations were conducted in Kashmir regarding IEDs?
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully recovered and neutralized two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in different districts of the Kashmir Valley. The first IED was found in Shupan district of South Kashmir, while the second was recovered in the Tral area of Avantipura district. In both locations, bomb disposal squads (BDS) were called in to neutralize the threats. Following intelligence inputs about the devices, authorities temporarily halted traffic in the affected areas as a safety precaution. Security forces continue to conduct massive search operations in these areas to ensure public safety.
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01:08 - 01:57
What security measures were taken in response to suspicious objects found in Jammu and Kashmir?
Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detected suspicious objects in Shopyan and Pulwama districts, prompting immediate security alerts. The first object was found in Zainabora Shopyan, while another resembling an improvised explosive device was discovered in Tral Pulwama. In both incidents, authorities cordoned off the areas to ensure public safety and deployed bomb disposal squads to assess and neutralize the potential threats. Officials have launched investigations to determine the nature of these objects and prevent any security risks. The swift response demonstrates the security forces' vigilance in addressing potential threats in the region.
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00:00 - 01:01
What security operations were conducted after IEDs were discovered in Kashmir Valley?
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir recovered two IEDs in different districts of Kashmir Valley - one in Shupan district of South Kashmir and another in the Tral area of Avantipura district. Following intelligence inputs about these explosive devices, authorities immediately called in Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) to neutralize both threats. As a precautionary measure, traffic on nearby roads was temporarily halted while the disposal operations were conducted. Security forces continue to carry out massive search operations in these areas to ensure public safety and prevent any further threats.
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