The men were handed sentences of five years to life imprisonment in the case, which reflected bitter religious divisions in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Tag: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
Philippines Hits Back at Call for U.N. Inquiry of Police Killings
A presidential spokesman called the experts’ report “an outrageous interference,” adding that the government’s “primary duty” was to protect its citizens.
Rights Experts Urge U.N. Inquiry Into ‘Staggering’ Killings in Philippines
In a condemnation of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, 11 United Nations experts said the body’s Human Rights Council should investigate a wide range of abuses.
German Nurse Convicted of Killing 85 Patients
Officials suspect Niels Högel may have killed as many as 300 patients while working at two clinics in northern Germany between 2000 and 2005.
Japan’s Extreme Recluses Already Faced Stigma. Now, After Knifings, They’re Feared.
Experts worry that after two shocking acts of violence, a new wave of fearmongering will leave the recluses even more vilified.
German Serial Killer Nurse, Convicted of 85 More Murders, Receives Life in Prison
Officials suspect Niels Högel may have killed as many as 300 patients while working at two clinics in northern Germany between 2000 and 2005.
Gunman Kills 4 in Darwin, Australia
The police said a 45-year-old man was arrested. The motive for the shooting spree was unclear, but the authorities ruled out terrorism.
Canadian Inquiry Calls Killings of Indigenous Women Genocide
A long-anticipated report into the killings and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls also called for changes to the criminal code.
South African Wine Farmer in Land Dispute Is Shot Dead
It was too soon to say whether the killing of Stefan Smit, a prominent white farmer, was a random criminal act or was related to bitter arguments about land ownership.
Canadian Inquiry Calls Killings of Indigenous Women Genocide
A long-anticipated report into the killings and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls also will call for changes to the criminal code.