Police in Manipur have arrested four militants from two banned outfits for illegal firearm possession and extortion. Chongtham Shyamchandra Singh, Maibam Suraj Khan, and Boghimayum Sahid Khan of Kangleipak Communist Party were detained, while Sangomshumpham Warish from United National Liberation Front was also arrested. Authorities recovered various firearms, ammunition, and explosives.
Police were deployed at Samajwadi Party leader Mata Prasad Pandey’s residence on Saturday to prevent a 15-member delegation from visiting violence-hit Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh. Sambhal district administration has prohibited entry of outsiders till December 10. SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP government, calling for suspension of the entire administrative board in Sambhal.
The BJP has criticized Congress leader Bhai Jagtap for likening the Election Commission to a dog sitting outside PM Modi’s residence, and demanded action against him. This follows Congress’s allegations of voter data tampering in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, raising concerns about EVMs and increased voter turnout.
JN Ray Hospital in Kolkata announced it will no longer admit Bangladeshi patients in response to protests over alleged mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh. The hospital cited insults towards the Indian flag by Bangladeshis as the reason. They urged other healthcare institutions to adopt similar measures to demonstrate against the reported atrocities.
Supreme Court directs Sambhal administration to maintain peace amid communal tensions and orders the trial court not to proceed with the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid. The survey report, to be carried out by an advocate commissioner, is to be kept sealed until Allahabad High Court hears the mosque committee’s plea.
Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde returns to his village amid talks of forming Maharashtra’s new cabinet. BJP pushes for Devendra Fadnavis as CM, with Shinde and Ajit Pawar as possible deputies. Deliberations continue on power-sharing, with cabinet swearing-in expected around December 5. Shinde’s support to the Mahayuti CM candidate indicates progress in negotiations.
The Indian government has urged the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the safety of all minorities, amidst a rise in violence against Hindus and other minority communities. India calls for a fair legal process for Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested on sedition charges, and emphasizes support for Iskcon.