All-women SIT to probe Chandigarh University case, three accused despatched to 7-day police remand
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CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Monday shaped a three-member all-women particular investigation group to probe the allegations levelled by college students of Chandigarh University {that a} hosteller had recorded a number of objectionable movies of girls college students within the frequent washroom.
Also, a courtroom in Mohali’s Kharar despatched the three accused, together with the girl scholar, to seven-day police remand.
Protests rocked the college campus in Punjab’s Mohali on Saturday evening over the difficulty. Some college students even claimed that the movies recorded by the girl scholar have been even leaked.
ALSO READ | Chandigarh hostel row: Protests rock Mohali University; three arrested
Police had earlier stated the arrested scholar shared a video of solely herself with a 23-year-old “boyfriend” and no objectionable video of some other scholar was discovered.
The college authorities too rejected as “false and baseless” stories that claimed movies of a number of lady college students within the varsity hostel have been made and leaked on social media and distraught college students had tried suicide after the episode.
The college students, nevertheless, had accused the college authorities of “suppressing facts” and held a contemporary protest on Sunday night, which continued until late evening.
Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav stated the SIT has been shaped below the general supervision of Additional DGP (Community Affairs Division and Women Affairs) Gurpreet Kaur Deo.
The group will completely probe the case and no particular person concerned will probably be spared, Yadav stated, including, “Investigations are occurring at full tempo.
” The SIT includes Ludhiana Superintendent of Police (Counter Intelligence) Rupinder Kaur Bhatti because the in-charge, whereas two members embrace Kharar-1 Deputy Superintendent of Police Rupinder Kaur and DSP (anti-gangster job power) Deepika Singh.
The SIT will perform below the supervision of Deputy Inspector General (Rupnagar Range) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar and Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Vivek Sheel Soni, and it may possibly co-opt some other member, based mostly on useful necessities, officers stated.
The lady scholar was arrested shortly whereas her alleged boyfriend was nabbed from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.
The third accused within the case, a 31-year-old man, was additionally held from the hill state on Sunday night. The two male accused, who’re acknowledged to be buddies, have been handed over to the Punjab Police.
Police have additionally seized telephones of the three accused for forensic examination.
Police on Monday produced the three accused within the Kharar courtroom in Mohali and sought a ten-day remand.
However, the courtroom despatched the accused to seven-day police remand.
Speaking to reporters exterior the courtroom, Sandeep Sharma, counsel for the accused, stated there have been two movies — one was of the girl accused and second of another woman.
When requested about allegations towards the girl scholar, Sharma stated it’s a matter of investigation.
Following assurance of a good and clear probe, the scholars ended their protest at round 1.30 am on Monday, Mohali police chief Soni stated.
ALSO READ | Punjab Police types 3-member SIT to probe Chandigarh University case
Meanwhile, the college introduced “non-teaching days” until September 24, following which a number of college students returned to their properties.
Some dad and mom of scholars additionally took again their wards from the campus.
It additionally suspended two wardens for negligence and declared.
Further, a joint committee comprising college students and senior functionaries to deal with sure points, resembling hostel timings, has been shaped by the non-public varsity.
This comes following a requirement from the scholars for extra privateness within the washroom space and rest in hostel timings.
In a tweet, the college stated it stands by its college students. “We are always with our students, be it their academic aspirations or their safety and well-being. We will leave no stone unturned to live it up to this commitment towards our students,” it wrote on the micro-blogging platform.
Meanwhile, Punjab DGP Yadav stated, “Regarding the unlucky incident which came about in Chandigarh University, I need to apprise that investigations are occurring at full tempo.
Police made three arrests within the case, together with that of a scholar and two others from Himachal Pradesh. Certain digital units have been seized.
“I would like to thank Himachal DGP and HP Police for extending all cooperation to Punjab Police for making the two arrests late yesterday,” Yadav stated.
He stated on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister, a high-level probe had been ordered earlier.
“I need to make two assurances to the scholars, dad and mom and the group at massive. Firstly, we might respect the privateness and dignity of all people involved and we’ll make endeavours to guard the privateness of the involved individuals. Secondly, we’ll unravel this matter, and whoever is concerned is not going to be spared.
“Investigations in the case are going on a day-to-day basis,” he stated.
The DGP urged individuals and the scholars to not go by the rumours.
“I want to appeal to everyone to maintain calm and peace and not pay heed to rumours. A lot of content is being circulated on social media, which is sometimes unverified and uncorroborated. So, I would say look at authentic channels for information. All of us as members of the society have the duty to preserve peace and harmony,” he added.
An FIR below Section 354-C (voyeurism) of the Indian Penal Code and below related sections of the Information Technology Act has been registered within the matter, police stated.
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Monday shaped a three-member all-women particular investigation group to probe the allegations levelled by college students of Chandigarh University {that a} hosteller had recorded a number of objectionable movies of girls college students within the frequent washroom.
Also, a courtroom in Mohali’s Kharar despatched the three accused, together with the girl scholar, to seven-day police remand.
Protests rocked the college campus in Punjab’s Mohali on Saturday evening over the difficulty. Some college students even claimed that the movies recorded by the girl scholar have been even leaked.
ALSO READ | Chandigarh hostel row: Protests rock Mohali University; three arrested
Police had earlier stated the arrested scholar shared a video of solely herself with a 23-year-old “boyfriend” and no objectionable video of some other scholar was discovered.
The college authorities too rejected as “false and baseless” stories that claimed movies of a number of lady college students within the varsity hostel have been made and leaked on social media and distraught college students had tried suicide after the episode.
The college students, nevertheless, had accused the college authorities of “suppressing facts” and held a contemporary protest on Sunday night, which continued until late evening.
Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav stated the SIT has been shaped below the general supervision of Additional DGP (Community Affairs Division and Women Affairs) Gurpreet Kaur Deo.
The group will completely probe the case and no particular person concerned will probably be spared, Yadav stated, including, “Investigations are occurring at full tempo.
” The SIT includes Ludhiana Superintendent of Police (Counter Intelligence) Rupinder Kaur Bhatti because the in-charge, whereas two members embrace Kharar-1 Deputy Superintendent of Police Rupinder Kaur and DSP (anti-gangster job power) Deepika Singh.
The SIT will perform below the supervision of Deputy Inspector General (Rupnagar Range) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar and Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Vivek Sheel Soni, and it may possibly co-opt some other member, based mostly on useful necessities, officers stated.
The lady scholar was arrested shortly whereas her alleged boyfriend was nabbed from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.
The third accused within the case, a 31-year-old man, was additionally held from the hill state on Sunday night. The two male accused, who’re acknowledged to be buddies, have been handed over to the Punjab Police.
Police have additionally seized telephones of the three accused for forensic examination.
Police on Monday produced the three accused within the Kharar courtroom in Mohali and sought a ten-day remand.
However, the courtroom despatched the accused to seven-day police remand.
Speaking to reporters exterior the courtroom, Sandeep Sharma, counsel for the accused, stated there have been two movies — one was of the girl accused and second of another woman.
When requested about allegations towards the girl scholar, Sharma stated it’s a matter of investigation.
Following assurance of a good and clear probe, the scholars ended their protest at round 1.30 am on Monday, Mohali police chief Soni stated.
ALSO READ | Punjab Police types 3-member SIT to probe Chandigarh University case
Meanwhile, the college introduced “non-teaching days” until September 24, following which a number of college students returned to their properties.
Some dad and mom of scholars additionally took again their wards from the campus.
It additionally suspended two wardens for negligence and declared.
Further, a joint committee comprising college students and senior functionaries to deal with sure points, resembling hostel timings, has been shaped by the non-public varsity.
This comes following a requirement from the scholars for extra privateness within the washroom space and rest in hostel timings.
In a tweet, the college stated it stands by its college students. “We are always with our students, be it their academic aspirations or their safety and well-being. We will leave no stone unturned to live it up to this commitment towards our students,” it wrote on the micro-blogging platform.
Meanwhile, Punjab DGP Yadav stated, “Regarding the unlucky incident which came about in Chandigarh University, I need to apprise that investigations are occurring at full tempo.
Police made three arrests within the case, together with that of a scholar and two others from Himachal Pradesh. Certain digital units have been seized.
“I would like to thank Himachal DGP and HP Police for extending all cooperation to Punjab Police for making the two arrests late yesterday,” Yadav stated.
He stated on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister, a high-level probe had been ordered earlier.
“I need to make two assurances to the scholars, dad and mom and the group at massive. Firstly, we might respect the privateness and dignity of all people involved and we’ll make endeavours to guard the privateness of the involved individuals. Secondly, we’ll unravel this matter, and whoever is concerned is not going to be spared.
“Investigations in the case are going on a day-to-day basis,” he stated.
The DGP urged individuals and the scholars to not go by the rumours.
“I want to appeal to everyone to maintain calm and peace and not pay heed to rumours. A lot of content is being circulated on social media, which is sometimes unverified and uncorroborated. So, I would say look at authentic channels for information. All of us as members of the society have the duty to preserve peace and harmony,” he added.
An FIR below Section 354-C (voyeurism) of the Indian Penal Code and below related sections of the Information Technology Act has been registered within the matter, police stated.
