The court highlighted a “dire” situation, noting 26,334 dog bite incidents in Delhi this year and India’s 36% share of global rabies fatalities. Yet, the order’s practicality and ethical implications have been widely challenged. Animal rights advocate and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi criticized the ruling as “unworkable” and “ecologically damaging,” estimating a need for 3,000 shelters at a cost of ₹15,000 crore.
The investigation is part of the NIA’s broader crackdown following Operation Sindoor, a response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The operation has led to the arrest of 11 individuals across Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan for alleged espionage-related activities. Yadav’s digital devices, including his phone and laptop, have been confiscated for forensic analysis to uncover details about his interactions and the purpose of his Pakistan visit.
The officers, seemingly channeling the larger-than-life heroics of a Pawan Kalyan film, appeared to treat the youths like movie villains, delivering blows as if choreographed to a rousing background score. Witnesses reported the police justifying the act as “public awareness,” a claim that has drawn sharp criticism for its absurdity in a civilized society.
Raj Bhavan staff quickly lodged a complaint with Punjagutta police, who have since registered a case and launched an investigation. The incident has triggered debates about the efficiency of security measures in such high-profile government locations.
According to police reports, the accused, a resident of Jubilee Hills, befriended the minor boy, who lived in her neighborhood. She allegedly lured him to her residence under false pretenses and subjected him to repeated sexual assaults. The woman is said to have coerced the boy with threats, warning him that she would falsely accuse him of rape if he disclosed the abuse to anyone.
Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman and close associate of David Coleman Headley—one of the key conspirators of the attacks—was extradited to India on April 10 after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his plea against extradition. His arrival in India has heightened scrutiny on Pakistan’s role in shielding other suspects.
A special aircraft carrying Rana has reportedly taken off from the US and is expected to land in New Delhi by Thursday afternoon, according to highly placed sources. On his arrival, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to take him into custody after completing necessary legal procedures.
The High Court’s decision has been hailed as a significant step in delivering justice to the victims and their families, who have endured years of trauma following the devastating incident
After visiting several locations, the driver dropped off his friends and the woman’s companion before taking her to a secluded spot in the Mamidipally area. Under the guise of taking more photographs, he allegedly assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
Police stated that Sunny Yadav, who is known for traveling internationally on his bike, used his influence on social media to promote illegal betting platforms. Following the case registration, law enforcement has intensified efforts to bring him back to India and arrest him.
