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India News: PM Congratulates Scientists Amidst Reports of Violence
On November 12, 1985, India's Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was happy with scientists for building new nuclear reactors that are safe and work well.
He encouraged them to keep researching new and better ones.
However, other news on the same day told different stories.
In one village near Amritsar, a policeman was shot and killed by a man who was wanted for many crimes.
This man ran away into the dark.
In another part of the country, in Delhi, four young men who had guns broke into a house.
They stole money and gold.
Also, far away in a forest, a couple was killed because they were given a charm to help them win a court case.
The police caught one person they think did it and are looking for two others.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi congratulated scientists on the successful launch of nuclear reactors, emphasizing safety and efficiency.
Constable Bhupinder Singh was killed in an exchange of fire with an extremist wanted in multiple murder cases near Amritsar.
The extremist escaped after shooting the constable, utilizing the cover of darkness.
Four armed youths looted a house in South Delhi, stealing gold, cash, and valuables.
A couple was murdered in the Naraini forests of Banda district, reportedly over a talisman intended to win a court case, with one suspect arrested and two others pursued.
- Who
- Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, scientists, Constable Bhupinder Singh, extremist Gurbachan Singh, four armed youths, Ehtisham, Qayum and Zulekha, Kallu Nigam, Hari Kishen Vaish
- What
- Prime Minister congratulated scientists on successful launching of reactors; a police constable was shot dead by an extremist; armed youths looted a house; a couple was murdered over a talisman.
- Where
- Manuchal village near Amritsar, East of Kailash in South Delhi, Naraini forests of Banda district
- When
- Early morning and late evening, November 12, 1985
- Why
- Extremist violence; armed robbery; murder related to a talisman.
Key facts
- Date of Publication
- November 12, 1985
- Holiday Note
- No November 13, 1985 edition due to Diwali
Quotes
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Prime Minister of India
“congratulated the scientists for their efforts which led to the successful launching of Dhruva and other power reactors.”
indianexpress.com
“He called upon the scientists to lay emphasis on new research and plants with high efficiency and safety factors.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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