The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 19th October 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Two suspects in the Bahraich murder case suffered gunshot wounds during a police encounter

• Two individuals arrested for the killing of a 22-year-old during a Durga Puja procession in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, were injured after being shot by the police while allegedly attempting to escape custody.
• Opposition parties in the State questioned the incident, accusing the BJP government of staging ‘fake encounters’ to cover its failure in maintaining law and order.
• Bahraich Superintendent of Police, Vrinda Shukla, stated the alleged encounter occurred when the accused were taken to Handa Basehri, near the Nepal border, to recover the murder weapon.
• The police claimed that the accused tried to shoot at them with loaded guns found at the spot, prompting a retaliatory response.
• Sarfaraz and Talib, two of the accused, sustained gunshot injuries and were hospitalized for treatment.
• A video circulating on social media shows police officers dragging the injured accused while warning them against betraying the police.
• In the video, the accused can be heard apologizing and promising not to repeat their actions.
• Opposition leaders, including State Congress chief Ajay Rai, accused the BJP government of instigating riots and conducting fake encounters for political gain.
• The Samajwadi Party questioned the timing of the incident, linking it to the BJP’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections and upcoming bypolls.
• The party highlighted past instances of communal violence, including the 2018 murder of Chandan Gupta in Kasganj.
• A Samajwadi Party social media post accused the BJP of using communal tension for political purposes, questioning why only the children of poor people are affected by the violence.
• Internet services in Bahraich district were restored after being suspended for 72 hours following the October 13 violence during the Durga Puja procession.
• Bahraich Additional Superintendent of Police Pavitra Mohan Tripathi warned against spreading false information about the incident, refuting claims of electrocution or other forms of violence against the deceased.

Bihar Hooch Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 25, Several Lose Vision

• The death toll in the Bihar hooch tragedy rose to 25 on Thursday, with numerous individuals hospitalized and some suffering from blindness.
• The incident occurred in Siwan and Saran districts, with 20 deaths in Siwan and 5 in Saran, according to Director-General of Police Alok Raj.
• Twelve individuals have been apprehended for reportedly distributing counterfeit liquor and are expected to encounter serious legal repercussions.
• Two Special Investigating Teams (SITs) have been formed: one at the local level to investigate the criminality and another by the Department of Prohibition in Patna for a broader study of such incidents.
• A liquor mafia figure, involved in a similar case and currently out on bail, has been linked to the incident.
• Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called for a thorough investigation and strict measures against those accountable.
• The Bihar Police have made multiple arrests and conducted searches at over a hundred locations in both districts.

Residents protest after a boy is swept away in a drain in Karnataka

• A 12-year-old boy named Nivedan Gudageri from Shivaji Nagar was washed away in an overflowing drain in Haveri town after heavy rains caused waterlogging on the old P.B. Road.
• While playing, Nivedan accidentally slipped into the overflowing drain, leading to a two-hour rescue operation by Fire and Emergency Services personnel.
• The rescue team eventually retrieved him, but despite being rushed to the hospital, he was declared brought dead.
• Deputy Commissioner Vijayamahanthesh Danammavar confirmed that doctors attempted all resuscitation efforts, but the boy did not respond.
• The tragic incident sparked a protest by residents, who blamed the local and district administration for failing to prevent the mishap.

Important questions

1. Why did opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh accuse the BJP government of staging ‘fake encounters’ following the Bahraich murder case incident?
2. What was the police’s explanation for the alleged encounter involving the two accused in the Bahraich murder case?
3. What legal consequences could the arrested individuals face for their involvement in selling spurious liquor in the Bihar hooch tragedy?
4. How is the Bihar government responding to the hooch tragedy in Siwan and Saran districts?
5. What were the residents protesting after the boy was swept away in a drain in Karnataka?

Important vocabulary

1. Encounter: A violent confrontation between police and accused, often involving gunfire.
2. Retaliatory: In response to an action, typically to harm or punish.
3. Bypolls: Elections held to fill political vacancies between general elections.
4. Instigate: To provoke or trigger a negative event or action.
5. Hooch: An informal term for illicit or unregulated alcoholic beverages.
6. Spurious: Not genuine; false or counterfeit, often used to describe harmful substances like fake liquor.
7. Investigating Teams (SITs): Specialized groups formed to conduct thorough inquiries into specific incidents or crimes.
8. Mafia: A criminal organization involved in illegal activities, such as the production and distribution of illicit liquor.
9. Resuscitation: The process of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death, typically through medical intervention.
10. Overflowing: When water or a liquid spills over the edge of a container or boundary, often due to excess volume.

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