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Whiteline bus rams into car, two killed
Parmindar Singh

Noida, December 16
After the monstrous Blueline busses, it was a Whiteline bus which hit a Maruti car and killed two persons on the spot while three were seriously injured when the bus, being driven by its cleaner, rammed into a Maruti 800 car near Kanchanjunga Apartments T-Point in Sector 52 Noida. All the five were employees of a garment export company who were returning home in Delhi after duty. The car was completely wrecked.

The wounded were admitted to Kailash Hospital in Noida. The conductor who was driving the bus fled from the scene after the accident, abandoning the bus. The bus was seized by Sector-24 police.

The killed were identified as Bhogender Thakur from Bihar living in Sangam Vihar Colony, New Delhi and Montu Singh from Tilak Road, Kalkaji, New Delhi. Montu Singh worked in Mangnotia Clothing P Ltd in Sector-63 and Bhogender Thakur was a company car driver who was ferrying three other company employees–Bala Krishen, Raju and Sanjay in Maruti car (No.DL3CR 1450) to Delhi.

As the car reached the T-point near the Kanchanjunga Apartments, a Whiteline bus (No.DL1 PU-3683) on route 355 hurtling towards Sector-52 hit it with such a force that front portion of the bus got entangled in the car. The empty bus was being driven by the cleaner who was going to park it in Sector-52.

A youth passing nearby informed the police of the accident. The police rushed all the five injured to Kailash Hospital where Bhogender Thakur and Montu Singh were declared brought dead.

Bala Krishen and Raju are in a critical condition. Bhogender Thakur’s relative Rajiv has lodged a report against the bus driver in Sector-24 police station, Noida.

CM’s concern over low sex ratio
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today expressed concern over the deteriorating sex ratio in the country and reiterated that her government will take recourse to all possible measures to curb evil practices like female foeticide.

Dikshit was speaking at a day-long seminar on female foeticide organized by Delhi Legal Services Authority at Vigyan Bhawan, here which discussed all important aspects on medico-legal as well as social issues. Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Dr M.K. Sharma, Justice T.S. Thakur and Justice Mrs. Rekha Sharma were also present at the function.

Speaking on this occasion, Dikshit expressed deep concern over declining sex ratio, which is creating social and natural imbalance. It has also decayed social relations, which were regarded as binding force. She further stated that even affluent members of society have been found involved in cases of female foeticide.

She stressed the need for raising effective awareness against female foeticide. All important functionaries of social political and religious organizations should come forward in bringing awareness which would go a long way in overcoming this social problem. She further stated that provisions of PNDT Act require enforcement in true spirit.

She announced that the government would tackle this problem by not only supporting and carrying out a comprehensive public awareness campaign but also by bringing about effective legislation that could help provide a fool-proof system of auditing records of ultra sound diagnostic centres.

Dikshit said that modern technology combined with preference for sons rather than daughters has led to the mushrooming of clinics across India where parents approach for determination of sex of their unborn child. It has also been observed that parents prefer abortion after being told about possibility of girl child.

Dikshit informed that the young men in Punjab and Haryana were finding it hard to find brides.

The Chief Minister also said that it is very unfortunate that more than one crore women die due to abortion. She also mentioned steps being taken by her government in making people feel about importance and relevance of girl child. She mentioned about Ladli scheme and a grand celebration of girl child which was organized by the city government last year at India Gate Lawns which proved to be a catalyst force in bringing girl child to the forefront in social life.

Dikshit stated that her government had started giving financial assistance on the birth of girl child, which would be accumulated in due course. The amount being released by the government in phases would have redemption value of Rs 1 lakh on attaining age of 18 by the girl child.

The city government has also granted relief to women in stamp duty on registration of property in her name. Besides, a number of concessions are being provided to girl students in Delhi. Dikshit congratulated the Delhi Legal Services Authority for organizing such an important seminar on female foeticide.

TV shows, a film promotional platform
Shweta Thakur

New Delhi, December 16
More than a decade ago the television industry’s first reality show “Antakshari” spun the web of its magic on viewers, and channels soon realised that they have got their hands on a pot of gold. Today they are proving the biggest promotional platform for films.

With every passing day, the dose of “reality” is getting bigger and better on the small screen. This year itself, over a dozen reality shows marked their presence on the idiot box.

Keen to cash in on the popularity of reality shows, the cast of Bollywood biggies like “Om Shanti Om”, “Saawariya”, “Aaja Nachle” and Aamir Khan’s forthcoming film “Taare Zameen Par” to name some, waltzed and sang on the sets of reality shows to promote their films.

“Reality shows are great promotional platforms, as TV is a very strong medium and reaches a wider audience,” Madhuri Dixit told IANS during her recent visit to New Delhi.

Kunal Kapoor, Madhuri’s co-star in the not-so-well-doing “Aaja Nachle”, agreed, saying, “When a programme has wide and diverse audience, there is nothing wrong in promoting your film through these shows. You can connect with people better.”

Today, stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan, Pandit Jasraj, Jagjit Singh, Lata Mangeshkar, A.R. Rahman, to list a few, do not feel shy in appearing on these shows.

“Star presence contributes to the popularity of the serial and celebrities who appear on the shows get repeatedly registered in the minds of audiences that increases their fame,” reasoned Kunal Ganjawala, a jury member of music talent hunt “Chhote Ustad” in STAR Plus.

“It works both ways. Actors and producers make their case in front of a large audience before and soon after their movie hits theatres because they are aware of the reach of television,” Hussain Kuwajerwala, the host of dance reality show “Nach Baliye”, told IANS.

“While the presence of stars like SRK or Madhuri provide full-on entertainment to viewers that helps it (reality shows) become a hit,” he maintained.

It seems the trend is here to stay and would get bigger in the coming years.

“Till the time audiences get their dose of entertainment they are not bothered whether film promotion through shows is a marketing strategy or not. If it is boring, channels won’t do it. I will say it is healthy and refreshing at one go,” added Hussain.

“These days, reality shows is the buzzword in the small screen industry and I am upbeat about their future,” said Kunal.

Sriti Mishra, a call centre employee and regular follower of reality TV shows, said: “These shows give us double benefit—we get a breather from the boring, cliché family dramas and get to know about upcoming films from the actors’ themselves.”

“Stars like Shah Rukh, Madhuri, Aamir Khan talk about their films, ask audience to watch their films. It’s no doubt a marketing strategy to pull crowds to theatres but not to forget the entertainment these stars provide through reality TV shows,” she said.

“From their favourite songs to even director Farah Khan’s status on her pregnancy was revealed to viewers through these shows only. I think they are proving a great platform for movie promotion along with an extra dose of entertainment,” said Sabitri Mohapatra, a housewife.

Santosh Shende, project manager of talent hunt show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa”, gave another side of the picture. “With a lot of reality shows hitting TV channels, there is tough competition and the challenge is to retain audience loyalty by doing something new.”

“Film promotion by its cast is a new trend which helps the channel as well as the film in a big way,” Shende reiterated. — IANS

Judicial Services Exam
Disclosure of marks allowed
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
In an attempt to introduce transparency in its administrative functioning, the Delhi High Court has allowed disclosure of marks obtained by candidates in the Judicial Services Examination conducted by it.

The court took the decision on the recommendation of a three-judge committee comprising Justices Gita Mittal, A K Sikri and Mukul Mudgal. The Chief Justice of the High Court had appointed the committee following the refusal by its information officer to disclose the marks obtained by one Narender Yadav in the Delhi Judicial Services Examination in 2006.

Informing the Central Information Commission (CIC), which was hearing an RTI appeal filed by Narender Yadav, the High Court said that the confidentiality clause could not be invoked in the matter and the candidate was entitled to know his marks.

“The committee has been directing the disclosure of marks and other non-confidential information to candidates of the Judicial Services Examinations,” the committee said.

The court said that its three-judge committee had noted that the confidentiality clause of the Delhi High Court (Right to Information) Rules, 2006 was not applicable in the case. Yadav sought help from the CIC, after HC’s Central Public Information Officer denied him details of the marks fetched by him.

Chief information commissioner Wajahat Habibullah disposed of the matter.

He said, “The Delhi High Court deserves plaudits for the manner in which it has reviewed its initial reaction to the request for information and has laid guidelines.”

Go for film or dinner, judges advise fighting couples
Kanu Sarda

New Delhi, December 16
Stern and gavel-hammering judges are increasingly turning marriage counsellors, telling bickering couples the way to marital rapprochement—go for a movie or dinner or even a long drive.

Judges at the Tis Hazari and Karkardooma courts in the city dealing with increasing number of divorce cases are telling couples headed for Splitsville to give their marriages a second chance. Statistics available with the courts show that around 60 per cent of such couples had called off their plans to go separate ways after such judicial advice.

Previously, suggestions to go for a movie or dinner together were not part of the standard procedures at mediation centres. What actually used to happen was the judge would sit in the midst of the divorcing couple and ask them to sort out their differences. If nothing concrete happened, the case was forwarded to the civil court where the parties would fight for a divorce.

“Mediation in the context of matrimonial dispute is different in form and content from commercial and property disputes. So, we advise things like motivation, sentiments, social compulsions, personal liabilities and responsibilities to solve the matter,” said a mediator judge, who did not like to be named.

Officers dealing with divorce cases said that divorce has now become the first available option to end marriages, whereas earlier it was considered to be the last option.

According to court records, 6,283 divorce cases were filed in 2007 in matrimonial courts. While 5,677 cases are still to be decided from earlier ones filed, 5,236 cases were disposed of.

This year, 2,157 maintenance petitions were pending in matrimonial courts, of which 1,105 were disposed of while 1,826 fresh cases were filed, leaving 2,878 cases pending.

The latest figures of the two mediation centres, one at Tis Hazari and the other at Karkardooma, tell the success story behind the project.

The success rate of settled cases in Karkardooma court is as high as 80 per cent while in Tis Hazari courts it is 59 per cent. — IANS

Religious leaders urge for harmony in society

New Delhi, December 16
Religious leaders today made a strong case for greater interaction among various communities to fill up the communication gap to usher in an era of mutual goodwill, peace and development in society.

At a religious gathering here, eminent Jain guru Swami Lokesh was declared guru of the Jain community.

While occupying the highest seat of the Jain dharam, Acharya Swami Lokesh said that all the dharam gurus should sit together to find ways and means to propagate peace and human brotherhood and greater interaction between politicians, bureaucrats and civil society.

Convenor of the Rashtriya Ekta Samiti Acharya Manmal along with minister of state for home Sri Prakash Jaiswal and MP from Delhi Suresh Pachauri and eminent religious leaders like Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri mosque Dr Mufti Mohammed Mukram Sage and founder of the Tirupati shrine Swami Guruva Nand, Jain munies Dr Sanjay Kumarand Muni Nayan Kumar, Acharya Dr Sadhna, Jathedar of the Akal Takht Jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti, Goswami Sushil Maharaj and father Dominique were also present on the occasion.

Acharya Manmal urged all religious gurus to come together for the cause of mankind.” Let us walk together towards the path of brotherhood, love and happiness, he said. Let us walk at least, let it be only a few steps together towards this direction,” he urged.

Pachauri said that the leaders who fail to perform their dharma (duties) should be ousted. The leaders should work towards a better future and bring about better communication with society.

Jaiswal said that we must remove the evils of hatred, violence from society and take to the path of truth and non-violence. He said that certain forces are active in our society which are encouraging disharmony and are active in creating the menace of terrorism and other divisible tendencies. — UNI

Encroached land freed
Our Correspondent

Noida, December 16
The Noida Authority has got over 14,000 sq mt encroached land freed from illegal occupants in Hoshiarpur village. A four-storeyed house of an employee of Noida Authority was also razed on Saturday.

A few months ago when Noida Authority’s demolishing squad went to raze the same house, stone-pelting people had shooed it away. The employee is said to be under suspension from Noida Authority these days.

In D Block Sector-51, some people had built illegal houses on plot No. 6 to 12 on Sampark Marg. Earlier, the squad had demolished some structures in Wednesday and Friday also.

A few months ago when Noida’s demolition squad had gone to the area to demolish houses, it had to face the mob in which some officials had sustained injuries and even a government jeep was torched by the violent mob.

This time a heavy police and PAC force had been deployed on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday while evicting the encroachers.

Artscape
Dhoomimal festival to honour legends of Indian art
RAVI BHATIA
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
To celebrate 70 years of its existence in the highly competitive and often ephemeral art world, the Dhoomimal Gallery here is presenting an arts festival with a slew of events spread over the next three days.

The celebrations are being kickstarted with the launch of the book “A Legacy of Art” and screening of a documentary film, “Dhoomimal Through the Ages” at the Dublin, ITC Maurya here on December 16. This will be followed by an exhibition of contemporary Indian Art “Past, Present Unto the Future” at the Lalit Kala Akademi here on December 17. A seminar focusing on art and artists will be held on the next day on December 18. On December 19, the Dhoomimal Gallery has organised a special workshop of restoration and conservation of art, a highly specialised subject. The celebrations will conclude on December 20 with a special function to honour the legends of Indian art.

Traditional music, dance and culture

If you are interested in the traditional music, dance and culture of other countries, Kamani Auditorium is the place to be in this week.

The Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic here and the Delhi International Arts Festival 2007 is presenting contemporary modern dance, “Night Peace” on December 17 at the Kamani Auditorium here.

On December 18, it, along with the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, will present an evening of traditional folk dance and music from the Island at the Kamani Auditorium. On December19, it is bringing the Sabo Modern Dance (Navoiy) from Uzbekistan at the same auditorium.

Drawings and paintings

Art Indus here is presenting “Pleasures of the Unknown”, an exhibition of drawings and paintings by artist Yusuf at the Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam from December 16 to December 25.

Prenita’s solo show

A Delhi-based self-taught artist, Prenita Dutt, is holding an exhibition of her recent works, “I am ….”, at the Academy of Fine Arts and Literature here from December 16 to December 23. A trained psychologist, Prenita worked as a counsellor for four years before devoting full time to art. This is the artist’s second solo show.

Paintings by Tihar inmates

Arman, a local NGO is presenting “Art Behind Bars”, an exhibition of paintings by Tihar Jail inmates and released prisoners at the Cottage Art Gallery here from December 10 to December 18.

Exhibition of masterpieces

Osian’s Connoisseurs of Art is holding an exhibition of select masterpieces from its archives and library at the Mati Ghar, Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts (INGCA) here from December 17 to December 23. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi.

Tribute to Indian cinema

India in the Era of Moughals by Maqbool Fida Hussain.

The India International Centre (IIC) here and Dolly Narang are jointly presenting “India In the Era of Moghuls”, an inaugural exhibition of limited edition graphic prints by Maqbool Fida Husain at the Art Gallery in the IIC Annexe from December 18 to December 28. The exhibition is a tribute to the history of Indian cinema.

On December 19, the IIC will present a Hindustani Classical music recital by Ravi Joshi from Naini Tal, a disciple of Pandit MadhupMudgal.

Exhibition of sculptures

Galleria here is presenting ‘The Sacred’–an eclectic exhibition of paintings and sculptures – that showcases the leading talent of the art fraternity. The exhibition comprises oeuvres d’art that include names of noted artists –from Jayasri Burman, Maya Burman,Viraj Naik, Abhimanyu Ray, to Suhas Roy, Seema Kohli, Satish Gupta, and many others. This display is brought alive by Galleria and will be presented at the Visual Arts Gallery from December19 to December25. The exhibition has been curated by noted art curator Alka Pande.

‘The Sacred’, is a group show of established and emerging Indian contemporary artists. The exhibition comprises oeuvres d’art in oils, acrylics and watercolours as also sculptures, and three-dimensional installations. Spanning art across India, this show of celebrated artists will showcase each individual’s response to spirituality in the context of modern India.

Govt planning ways to tackle plastic waste

New Delhi, December 16
Concerned over the high amount of plastic being dumped into the environment and the consequent clogging of drains, the government is planning to promote recycling technology for used plastics as a parallel industry.

The fertilizer and chemicals ministry is said to be keen on generating fuel from recycled plastic.

Plastic is non-biodegradable and toxic and in monsoons it wreaks havoc in urban areas by clogging drains and water bodies as was evident in Mumbai’s unprecedented flooding this year and last year when the storm water drains got clogged due to plastic littering.

Now crucially, urban local bodies are being brought on board. An incentive scheme for urban local bodies which contribute significantly towards plastic waste management recycling is to be formalised, with the ministry of urban development being the nodal agency.

Informed sources say the fertiliser and chemicals ministry is advocating developing awareness of the recyclable properties of plastic and eliminate its littering. While the recently released new petrochemical policy aims to increase per capita consumption of plastics, the ministry is equally keen to stress on plastic waste disposal and its effect on the environment.

With environmental concerns on top of the government’s agenda, the ministry wants a system of checks and balances to be instituted. The ministry is also keen to work towards a mechanism for industry contribution to the recycling of used plastic.

At the same time, a policy on restriction on import of plastic waste is being reviewed in consultation with the ministry of environment and forests and the department of commerce, official sources said. — IANS

PRIA, UVIC collaborate to boost research
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
The Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) and the University of Victoria (UVIC) today entered into a collaboration to boost higher education and research in the field of social and human development.

The institutions will create opportunities for international internships, develop courses, promote collaborative research, strengthen and build institutions.

Rajesh Tandon, president, PRIA said that the collaboration would go a long way in strengthening the voluntary sector by providing hands-on paractise, learning opportunities to international and Indian students. “There is a need for building capacities of many voluntary activists and organisations through participatory research and community-based learning in India and abroad. This initiative is an important step towards that direction”, said Tandon.

David Howard Trupin, president and vice-chancellor, University of Victoria said, “ Through our partnership with PRIA, we would be able to connect to the lives, aspirations and knowledge of hundreds of communities in India.”

The new Office of Community-based Research (OCBR) at the UVIC is working with the PRIA to facilitate research partnerships that enhance the quality of life-economic, environmental and social well-being of communities in Canada, India and other parts of the world. As per the collaboration, the two institutes will carry out joint research projects related to gender, environment, local community planning and economic development, leadership, governance and citizenship.

Son of estranged parents gets relief
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
A 17-year-old boy suffering due to his estranged parents has got some relief, as a city court has restrained his father to v isit his college or hostel in Gurgaon. Considering the boy’s welfare, additional district judge Kamini Lau observed that it was important to ask his father not to visit him in his college or hostel, as his friends questioned him on his parent’s discord.

The boy’s mother alleged that her ex-husband visited her son’s hostel in his absence on September 30 and apart from ransacking his belongings, discussed with his friends their private matters, including the facts of the hostile litigation between the couple.

However, his father denied the allegations saying that he had not done anything as such during the last 15 years, when he had legal permission to meet his son.

Later, the court called the boy, who supported his mother. He said he was agonised when his friends asked him about his parent’s estranged relationship.

Taking into consideration the wishes of the boy, the court said, “If the visit of his father to his hostel has distressed and affected him psychologically, the court is under a legal obligation to prevent it.”

The court, which was hearing the case filed in 1993 by the boy’s father for his custody, asked the director of the Ghaziabad-based engineering college, where the teenager is studying, to ensure that its order is not violated.

“The welfare of the child would include the physical, psychological, moral and religious welfare irrespective of the status of his father (who is an advisor to the central government) or his mother,” it said.

Trader’s house looted
Our Correspondent

Ghaziabad, December 16
Armed bandits barged into the Shalimar Bagh house of a trader, held everybody captive and looted the house at will. The trader and his wife were stabbed as they tried to resist their attempt. The police have not yet registered the case

The intruders are reported to have decamped with Rs 25,000 and jewellery worth a lakh from the house at about 4 a.m. on Saturday. The trader Musharaf Hussain lives in Hasin Apartments of Shalimar Garden under Sahibabad police station. Musharaf Hussain, trades in metal statues and figurines. The bandits had unlocked the front door through a grill near the door.

Before entering the flat, thieves had bolted the doors of three other flats on the floor from outside. After entering they had made Musharaf, 26, and his wife, Bano 24, captives at dagger point. The couple were stabbed and injured. when they offered resistance

The Sahibabad police have not registered the report so far.

Farhan to sing in ‘Rock On’
Subhash K. Jha

Although it is hush-hush at the moment, there’s news that Farhan Akhtar is to sing four songs in his acting debut ‘Rock On’, which he is producing as well.

Farhan recently went to the studios to record the tracks - all solos - composed by close friends and collaborators Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

“Yeah, what a trip! Actually, I’ve been playing guitar for almost 10 years now. In my late teens and early twenties, I fantasised about being a rock star. This film gives me a chance to live out my fantasy,” an overjoyed Farhan told IANS.

“So when director Abhishek Kapoor told me I was to play a member of a rock band and I get to sing my own songs, I was quite kicked about it,” he added.

The film features Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Luke Kenny and Farhan as members of a rock band. Prachi Desai of ‘Kkasam Se’ fame plays the female lead.

Farhan went into the recording studio to first try out his singing voice before actually recording the songs. — IANS

Two cops summoned in rape case
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
A local court here has finally summoned two policemen, accused of trying to rape a woman 13 years ago.

Inspector Bhim Singh, the then SHO of Hazrat Nizamuddin police station and ASI Shanker Banerjee have been directed to appear before the court on January 7, 2008. “I find the offence punishable under Section 325 (grievous hurt), 376 and 511 (attempt to rape) of the IPC,” metropolitan magistrate Tarun Sehrawat said.

The court also summoned the five neighbours of the woman — Gurvinder alias Lattu, Bittu, Kharu, Ashu and Pappu, who had tried to rape her 13 years ago in 1994.

While summoning Gurvinder, Bittu, Kharu, Ashu and Pappu, the court cited the statement of the victim recorded in 1994, in which she had alleged that they were drunk and had assaulted her. She had gone to the Hazrat Nizamuddin police station to lodge a complaint in this regard. But, instead of registering an FIR, the SHO and the ASI tried to outrage her modesty and beat her up. As a result, she had lost her consciousness.

Later, she filed a criminal complaint against her neighbours and the two police officers in a local court.

BJP protests nine years of Congress rule
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
The Delhi unit of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) had organised a musical protest in front of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit’s residence today on the ninth anniversary of Congress government.

“The protest featured dhols and nagadas to wake the Chief Minister from her slumber,” said MLA Vijay Jolly. The demonstration aimed at highlighting the failure of the Delhi government to regularise unauthorised colonies and the scarcity of power, water and streets.

The party alleged that the Congress had failed to provide basic amenities to the residents of the Capital. “Even after nine years in power, this government has failed to provide drinking water from Sonia Vihar Treatment Plant to the residents of Mehrauli and outer district,” said Jolly.

Lowest temp recorded

New Delhi, December 16
The Capital woke up to a bitterly cold Sunday morning with the minimum temperature plummeting to 4.4 degrees Celsius — the lowest of the season so far. It is expected to sink lower on Monday, the weatherman said.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the north westerly winds are bringing the chill to the city.

“There is nothing unusual with the weather condition. The temperature will plummet to three degrees Celsius on Monday,” an IMD official said.

Last Sunday, the Capital recorded 6.8 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, the maximum temperature was 21.6 degrees while the minimum was 8.2 degrees Celsius. — IANS

Three cops injured in hit-and-run case
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 16
In a hit-and-run case, three policemen have been seriously injured on Lodhi Road early morning today. The incident happened after a speeding car rammed into the policemen at a check post.

According to the police sources, the speeding Innova rammed into a motorcycle parked right before the barricades. Further, the driver went ahead and hit head constable Ramesh Chandra, who has sustained serious head injuries.

Other two constables, Sanjay and Surender saw the car coming and jumped over to a safer side with minor injuries. Injured cops have been rushed to AIIMS. However, Ramesh is struggling at the trauma centre.

Meanwhile, the driver of the car Varun Singh has been arrested. The alleged accused has mentioned that he could not see the barricades clearly and lost control.

4 found dead

New Delhi, December 16
Four young persons were found dead in the Vasant Kunj area. Vinod, Prem, Anna and Vijay used to work with a banquet hall and were staying there as well.

The owner of the De Mark banquet hall has stated that the deceased went to sleep in their dormitory after a wedding party. — TNS