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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in person before the Supreme Court on Tuesday to challenge the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted in the State. The matter was heard by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Banerjee questioned why West Bengal was being singled out for heightened scrutiny when the same exercise was underway in other States. She argued that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had adopted a selective approach by appointing micro-observers only in Bengal and not elsewhere.
An encounter broke out between security forces and suspected terrorists on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, resulting in the killing of two militants, according to preliminary information. The operation is currently ongoing in the Majalta area, where heavy firing was reported.
Security agencies said the two terrorists, identified as Jabbar and Mavi, were believed to be Pakistani nationals. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about their presence, joint teams of security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation to prevent any escape from the area.
The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday stepped up action in the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case, ordering an expanded probe to identify the alleged masterminds behind the scam and ensure strict action against all those responsible.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, during a Cabinet meeting held on Monday, approved the constitution of a full-fledged judicial inquiry commission. The decision follows the submission of a CBI-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) report, constituted under the directions of the Supreme Court.
A heart-wrenching incident has shaken Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh, where three minor sisters allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of a residential building late Tuesday night.
The tragic incident occurred at Bharat City’s B-1 Tower under the jurisdiction of the Tila Mod police station.
According to police officials, the girls jumped from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment around 2 AM, reportedly holding hands.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the Supreme Court on Tuesday as the hearing continued in the SIR-related case, with tight security arrangements in place in and around the court premises.
The high-profile matter has drawn significant attention, prompting enhanced security deployment to ensure smooth proceedings. Senior officials remained stationed in the vicinity while entry and movement were closely monitored.
Mamata Banerjee’s presence at the apex court underscores the political and legal significance of the case. The hearing is ongoing, and further developments are awaited.
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