Javed (35) (left); Zahid (25)
Two brothers died after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning the tank of a sewage treatment plant on Jogipur road in Nuh on Thursday evening. Police said the victims, Javed (35) and his younger brother Zahid (25) were not equipped with protective gear such as masks, safety belts and boots.
Police have booked the joint engineer of the plant for culpable homicide after the victims’ family alleged that he had pressured the victims to enter the tank despite repeated refusals and threatened to fire them.
Hate speech case: If said with smile, no criminality, says HC
In a case related to alleged hate speeches connected to the Northeast Delhi riots, the Delhi HC Friday said a speech given during election is different from one during ordinary times and sometimes things are said to create a ‘mahaul’ (atmosphere) without there being the intention.
