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Amritsar NGO Advocates for Harsher Penalties on Plastic Kite Strings, Calls for Legislative Action in Punjab

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Amritsar, India – A local advocacy group in Amritsar has strongly urged for more stringent legal measures against the sale and use of plastic kite strings, advocating for severe penalties to curb this practice. Citing public safety concerns, the group Voice of Amritsar (VOA) is pushing for legislative changes that would treat the sale of these hazardous materials almost akin to a criminal act. The group announced plans to submit a formal petition to all 117 members of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The proposed legislation would categorize the act of selling plastic strings as an … Read more

Judge Rethinks Sentence in Fresno Manslaughter Case, Proposes Harsher Penalty for Accused

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FRESNO, Calif. — A dramatic shift occurred in a Fresno County courtroom on Friday, as a judge reconsidered an earlier proposed sentence during the plea deal proceedings involving an accused killer. This case, which has captured local attention, underscores the complexities of legal negotiations and the outcomes of sudden judicial decisions. Kevin King faces allegations of involuntary manslaughter following a fatal incident in January 2023, where Victor Becerra was killed. According to family members, Becerra tragically lost his life when he was struck by a stray bullet while holding his grandchild. The bullet reportedly penetrated … Read more