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Pub fire tragedy: Kamala Mills owner sent to police custody
A Mumbai court today remanded Ramesh Gowani, co-owner of Kamala Mills compound, in police custody till January 29 after he was arrested in connection with the deadly fire at two pubs which claimed 14 lives last month. He was arrested yesterday. "Today we produced him before the court, which sent him in police remand till January 29," said Virendra Mishra, Deputy Commissioner of Police (zone-III). "We will investigate his role in the lapses that led to the fire," the DCP added. Gowani was arrested on the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the IPC. Earlier, police had pressed charges under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act against him when the FIR was lodged. His partner Ravi Bhandari, station fire officer Rajendra Patil and the owner of Nirvana Hookah, Utkarsh Pandey, were arrested by the police recently. The owners of both the pubs at Kamala Mills compound -- Mojo's Bistro and 1 Above -- which were engulfed in fire on December 29 have .
Love jihad: SC concerned about adult's choice to marry someone
The Supreme Court today made it clear that the National Investigation Agency cannot probe the marital status of a Kerala man and a woman, alleged to be a victim of 'love jihad', saying it was concerned about the choice of an adult to marry someone. The observation came when a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was informed by the NIA that it has made "substantial progress" in its probe in the case as per the direction of the apex court. The bench, which also comprised Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, said the NIA could investigate the matter but the issue of marriage has to be separated from any criminal conspiracy or criminal aspect. The court observed that the 25-year-old Kerala-based woman, Hadiya, who is alleged to be a victim of 'love jihad', had appeared before it and had specifically stated that she had married Shafin Jahan on her own. "She (Hadiya) had come before the court and said that she had married him (Jahan). Whether the person she has ..
Sena worker's murder: Five get life imprisonment
A district court in Thane awarded life imprisonment to five persons today for killing Sanjay Rokade, a Shiv Sena worker, in the city in 2014. District and Sessions Judge P R Kadam also directed the Maharashtra director general of police (DGP) to initiate a departmental inquiry against former investigating officer (IO), who is now retired, for carrying out "improper" probe into the case. Pronouncing the sentence in a packed courtroom, the judge held Mangesh Devidas Jadhav, Manish Devidas Jadhav, Nilesh Khandu Katate, Manoj Jairam Sonawane and Ganesh Narayan Devadiga, guilty under the Indian Penal Code Section 302 (murder) and others. The court also imposed fines of varying amounts on them. The prosecution told the court that the accused had brutally killed Rokade in the city's Naupada locality on July 22, 2014. According to police, the victim was with his friend when he was attacked by the accused, who later fled the scene. The murder was the fall-out of a gang ...
Suspect arrested in rape and murder case of minor girl in Pak
A 23-year-old neighbour has been arrested in the brutal rape and murder case of a minor girl in Kasur city in Pakistan's Punjab province, days after the heinous crime sparked a national outrage. Police sources confirmed suspect Imran Ali, a neighbour of the seven-year-old victim, had confessed to his crime before an investigation team. Ali was known to the girl's family and would also frequent her house, police sources said. They said Ali had been taken into custody over two weeks ago but was let go on the victim family's plea that 'he could not be a culprit'. Punjab government spokesman Malik Ahmad told PTI that Ali had confessed to his crime but it would be confirmed whether he is the culprit or not after a DNA test. "Imran Ali's DNA test is underway and hopefully we will have the report later in the day," Ahmad said, adding the suspect has been arrested from Pakpatan district of Punjab. On January 5, the girl had gone missing while going to a religious tuition centre ..
Kerala govt supporting extremists in Hadiya's case: Ashokan
K M Ashokan, father of Hadiya who is at the centre of an alleged love jihad case, today accused the Left-led Kerala government of supporting extremists in the matter. Hadiya had converted to Islam and married a Muslim man, much against her parents' wish. "There is nothing more to say about their (state government) stand on this issue. People are very well aware of it," Ashokan told Malayalam news channels. "The state government is always having a mentality to support the extremists. That was visible from the very beginning in this case," he said. He alleged that even the Kerala Women's Commission took a stand against him and his family in the matter. Asokan, however, did not react to the Supreme Court's directive to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) today that it could continue with its probe into the alleged love jihad aspect, but cannot investigate the marital status of the man and the woman. The father had alleged that his daughter Akhila's marriage to a Muslim .
Tanzanian woman found dead in Delhi
A 36-year-old Tanzanian woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her rented flat here, police said on Tuesday.
Man claiming to be 'gau rakshak' has criminal record: Maha to
The Maharashtra government today denied in the Bombay High Court the allegations that the police in Malegaon had ordered the externment of a local 'gau rakshak' as they were opposed to his cow protection efforts. In an affidavit, the state government submitted that it had inquired into the allegations of Macchindre Shirke that he was being targeted because of his efforts towards cow protection. However, the inquiry revealed that Shirke had a criminal history and several serious cases were registered against him, the state government said. "The petitioner (Shirke) has several cases against him dealing with serious offences such as culpable homicide, theft and property feuds. However, because of the power he wields among the locals, several witnesses were hesitating to testify against him," said the affidavit, signed by Malegaon's sub-divisional officer. "Therefore, the police ordered that he stay away from the village for two years to ensure that they could question ...
Drug peddler held with cannabis in Doda
A drug peddler was arrested and cannabis recovered from him in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district today, a police officer said. During routine checking, police intercepted a vehicle at Akramabad in Doda and during the search recovered 250 grams of cannabis from a person, he said. The person, identified as Nadeem was arrested and a case registered, he said.
JK govt directs crime branch to probe girl's killing
The Mehbooba Mufti government in Jammu and Kashmir said today that the probe in the kidnapping and killing of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua district last week has been handed to the crime branch of the state police. The issue of the killing of the minor, whose body was recovered from the Rassana forest on January 17, a week after she went missing while grazing horses, had repeatedly rocked the House with opposition parties raising questions and demanding action against the culprits. Minister for Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs Abdul Rehman Veeri informed the state Assembly that the Asifa killing case in Hiranagar had been assigned to the crime branch. A special investigation team (SIT), constituted by the police had arrested a 15-year-old boy and claimed the accused had strangulated the victim after she resisted his rape attempt. The Opposition demanded stern punishment for the culprit and action against police officers over their alleged failure in tracing out the
Zainab case: Prime suspect arrested in Pak's Punjab
A prime suspect in high-profile rape and murder case of seven-year-old Zainab has been arrested in Punjab province of Pakistan. Police sources confirmed suspect Imran Ali, 23, a neighbour of Zainab, had confessed to his crime before an investigation team. They said Ali had been taken into custody over two weeks ago but was let to go on the Zainab familys interference 'claiming that he could not be a culprit'. Punjab government spokesman Malik Ahmad told PTI that Ali had confessed to his crime but it would be confirmed whether he is the culprit or not after a DNA test. "Imran Ali's DNA test is underway and hopefully we will have the report later in the day," Ahmad said, adding the suspect has been arrested from Pakpatan district of Punjab. On January 5, Zainab had gone missing while going to a religious tuition centre near her house in Kasur city, some 50-km from Lahore. Her parents had been in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and she had been living with her maternal ...
CBI registers FIR in coal import bungling
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday registered an FIR against multiple companies and officials in a case pertaining to alleged bungling in coal import."A reliable information has been received that unknown officers of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation (MMTC), Aravali Power Company Pvt. Ltd. (APCPL), Promoter and other officers of M/s Coastal Energy Pvt. Ltd. (CEPL), Chennai and others entered into a criminal conspiracy amongst themselves with the view to cheat Government of India in the matter relating to import of coal of Indonesian origin by fraudulently showing inferior quality of coal as that of superior quality, during the period 2011-2012 to 2014-2015," stated the FIR.It further said that M/s CEPL was "successful" bidder in a contract for the supply of coal to NTPC/APCPL after which it entered into back to back agreements with its sisters' concerns in Dubai."Sources have also confirmed that CEPL was sourcing coal .
Ex-Andhra Bank official sent to jail in loan fraud case
A former Andhra Bank director has been sent to judicial custody (JC) by a court here following his arrest and interrogation in connection with a money laundering probe in an alleged Rs 5,000-crore bank fraud case involving a Gujarat-based pharma firm. Additional Sessions Judge Sidharth Sharma sent Anup Prakash Garg to custody for two weeks when he was produced before the court after his nine-day custodial interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Special Public Prosecutor Nitesh Rana, appearing for the ED, told the court that the accused was not required further by the probe agency and he be remanded in JC. Garg was held by ED on January 12, the second arrest in the case after the agency took into custody Delhi-based businessman Gagan Dhawan in November last year. Garg was arrested under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He was named as an accused in the case by the ED as well as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The ED had lodged the money ...
EOW to probe Osho trust funds case: Pune police tells HC
The Pune Police today informed the Bombay High Court that it has transferred the case of alleged fraud and misappropriation of funds of the Osho Rajneesh Trust to its Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The police informed this to a division bench headed by Justice B R Gavai which was hearing a petition filed by Pune resident Yogesh Thakker. The petitioner had alleged that the spiritual guru's signature was forged in his will by the trustees of the Osho International Foundation. While an FIR was lodged with the Pune police last year, Thakker claimed the police had not made any substantial progress in the probe and hence, sought a direction to the CBI to take over the investigation. The court had last week sought to know if the case could be transferred to the EOW for a specialised investigation. Following this, Pune's deputy commissioner of police, in a letter submitted to the court, said the probe in the case has been transferred to the EOW. "The EOW shall file an interim ...
Chinese man held for smuggling gold worth Rs 52 lakh at IGIA
A Chinese man has been arrested by the customs for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country gold worth Rs 52 lakh at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here, according to an official statement today. The accused was intercepted on his arrival from Dubai on Saturday. "A detailed personal and baggage search of the passenger resulted in the recovery of 15 gold bars, totally weighing 1.7 kg, ingeniously concealed inside the waistline of the trouser worn by him," it said. The market value of the gold bars, which have been seized, is Rs 52.28 lakh, the statement by the customs department said. The accused, who is a native of China, has been arrested, it added.
Cop among 4 booked for abetting man's suicide
The police has registered an offence against four persons, including a police officer, after a 28-year-old man here allegedly committed suicide, an official said today. Amit Jha, residing in Virar area of the district, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance on Saturday. He died at a hospital in Mumbai yesterday, a police official said. Amit Jha is the brother of Vikas Jha (24), who had tried to set himself ablaze in November last year inside the office of a deputy superintendent of police, a police officer said. Vikas Jha had also tried to set the DySP on fire, the officer said. Amit Jha had alleged that police did not take any action in the case involving his brother and hence consumed poison, the officer said. Their father complained to police that Amit ended his life due to alleged harassment by four persons, police said. Based on a complaint, the Palghar police today registered an offence for abetment of suicide against the four persons, including a police officer.
Four persons arrested, 314 cartridges recovered
Four persons have been arrested from Canning station in South 24 Parganas district and 314 cartridges were seized from their possession. Police officials said the persons belonging to Sonakhali and Choradakatiya villages of the district, had procured the cartridges from Bihar and had boarded a Caaning-bound train after disembarking at Sealdah station. Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested the four persons from the station yesterday.
Security stepped up in Rajasthan ahead of Padmaavat release
Rajasthan Police is bracing up to deal with law and order issues arising out of the release of the controversial movie 'Padmaavat' after the Supreme Court today dismissed the state's plea against the film. Hours after the Supreme Court dismissed the state's petition against the film, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said, "Now, we have no other alternative but to ensure law and order situation in the state and that we will do". Additional Director General (Law and order), NRK Reddy said additional forces will be pressed into service and all district SPs have been asked to remain alert. "The challenge for the police will be to deal with law and order issues arising out of Padmavat release, Republic Day and five-day long Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) starting from January 25." he said. He said the Jaipur commissionerate will be provided RAC companies to deal with the situation. Additional Police Commissioner, Jaipur, Nitin Deep Blaggan said security measures ..
Rape victim writes in her blood to Modi, UP CM for justice
Desperate to get justice for the wrongs done on her, a rape victim has reportedly written a letter in her blood to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath, demanding action against those responsible for her state. "The police is not taking action against the accused due to their powerful links. They (accused) are putting pressure on me to withdraw the case. I should be given justice otherwise I will commit suicide," the girl said in the letter written on January 20. When contacted, ASP Shashi Shekhar Singh, said an FIR was registered on March 24, 2017 against Divya Pandey and Ankit Verma on rape charges in Barabanki, following a complaint by the victim's father. The father alleged that the accused raped his daughter, an engineering student, and were blackmailing her since. In October, 2017, another FIR against unidentified persons was registered in Raebareli in which it was alleged that a fake Facebook profile of the girl was made and ...
Padmaavat: MP to move SC again
Hours after the Supreme Court refused to modify its earlier order on 'Padmaavat', Madhya Pradesh Law Minister on Tuesday said that they would again approach the apex court."We are talking to legal experts to ensure that we abide by Supreme Court decision but at the same time respect sentiments of the people. We will also explore options to again approach the court," Rampal Singh told ANI.Meanwhile, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said that they have no other option than to maintain law and order situation in the state post top court's order."Our review petition in Supreme Court has been rejected as well. Now, we have no other alternative but to ensure law and order situation in the state and that we will do," he told ANI.Earlier in the day, the top court refused to modify its earlier order on controversy-ridden Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus.Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments had filed plea seeking modification in the apex court's order, which had paved the way .
MBBS student from Kerala commits suicide
An MBBS student studying at a private medical college here allegedly hanged himself to death in his hostel room, police said. Joel Joseph (20), a native of Kerala, took the extreme step last evening, they said. In a press release issued by the Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), Medical Superintendent William Bhatti said, "He was a brilliant student and had just come back on January 8 after winter vacations". The victim's parents, who are also in the medical profession, live in Kuwait. Bhatti said the parents have been informed about the tragedy. Harjinder Singh, SHO, PS-3 said they found a sentence written on the wall of Joel's hostel room in English, saying, "I am responsible for my death". The victim's friends told police that they did not notice any change in his behaviour. The body has been sent for postmortem, police added.