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19 May

Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe into MP Minister Vijay Shah’s Remarks Against Col. Sofiya Qureshi

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New Delhi, May 19, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe against Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his derogatory and communal remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Rejecting Shah’s written apology, the court labeled it “crocodile tears” and criticized it as an insincere attempt to escape accountability.A two-judge bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh delivered a scathing rebuke against Shah during Monday’s hearing. “It’s not merely a gender issue or a caste issue—it’s about the dignity of a serving Indian Army officer who represented the military…

SC Slams BJP Minister Vijay Shah, Asks If His Apology Was ‘Crocodile Tears’; Orders SIT in Colonel Qureshi Case

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New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court has come down hard on BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah, rejecting his apology for calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists" and ordering a high-level probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The apex court said Shah's apology was nothing but an insincere attempt to escape legal action. “We don’t require your apology. It’s crocodile tears,” Justice Surya Kant said during a scathing observation, adding that the “entire nation is ashamed” of the remarks. The SIT will consist of three senior IPS officers from outside Madhya Pradesh, including…

MP High Court Orders FIR Against BJP Minister Over Remarks Against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

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Bhopal (National Times): In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial and communal remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a key officer involved in Operation Sindoor. Taking suo motu cognizance, the Division Bench of the High Court issued the directive after video clips of Shah’s speech at a public gathering in Ramkunda village went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. In his speech, Shah allegedly made derogatory and inflammatory remarks questioning Col. Qureshi’s background and loyalty. Communal Undertones…