AKOLA ARREST
Baba Siddique murder: Man held from Akola, 26th arrest in case
Police arrested a man from Akola district in Maharashtra for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. Siddique was shot dead on October 12. The arrested accused, Sumit Dinkar Wagh, transferred money to associates of other accused in the case. The money was transferred on the instructions of another suspect, Shubham Lonkar.
Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in the US; Mumbai Police seek extradition in Salman Khan house firing case
Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in connection with 18 criminal cases including the murder of Baba Siddique, has been arrested in California. Indian authorities believe Bishnoi provided logistical and financial support for the attack, including supplying weapons. He is also suspected of involvement in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and plots against Bollywood figures.
Baba Siddique murder: Gujarat man held from Akola, 25th arrest in case
Police in Mumbai have arrested a 25th suspect in connection with the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique. Salmanbhai Iqbalbhai Vohra, 66, was apprehended in Akola, Maharashtra. Authorities allege that Vohra provided financial assistance to individuals linked to the crime, including the brother of one of the accused. Siddique was fatally shot near his son's office in October.
Baba Siddique murder plot hatched in Pune; 'shooters were given his photo and flex banner'
A conspiracy to murder NCP leader Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune, involving Pravin Lonkar and his brother Shubham. The Lonkar brothers financed and organized the shooting, with hired gunmen receiving advance payments. Mumbai Police are investigating possible links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Minor molested in Mumbai's Nagpada; accused held
An earring vendor in Mumbai was arrested for the alleged molestation of an eight-year-old girl. Separately, a school teacher in Akola was detained for molesting six students, and two minor girls were reportedly sexually assaulted in Badlapur, sparking protests. Investigations in these cases continue.
Akola school sexual abuse case: School teacher arrested for molesting, showing porn to six girls
A school teacher in Akola, Maharashtra, was arrested for molesting six class 8 girls over a period of four months. Pramod Manohar Sardar was detained after complaints were lodged. This arrest comes on the heels of another troubling incident in Badlapur, contributing to growing national protests against sexual violence.
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¡®Riots Orchestrated¡¯: Maharashtra government and Opposition blame each other
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former MP Chandrakant Khaire on Monday claimed riots were being instigated in Maharashtra to stop Muslim votes from shifting towards the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Khaire's comments came two days after a clash between members of two communities in Akola city over a social media post which claimed one person's life and left eight others injured.
Bharat Jodo Yatra's usefulness for Congress and Rahul Gandhi cannot be denied: Sharad Pawar
Speaking on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, launched on September 7 from Kanyakumari for Kashmir, Pawar said, "One cannot deny the usefulness of this padayatra, undertaken by (Congress) from the perspective of the party and the person (Rahul Gandhi)". He said people welcome such programs if they are organised with a lot of effort.
'Objectionable' post against Sharad Pawar: Actor Ketaki Chitale remanded in judicial custody
On Wednesday, Thane crime branch officials produced Chitale before a magistrate who remanded her in the magisterial custody.
Thane court sends Kalicharan Maharaj to 14-day judicial custody over remarks against Mahatma Gandhi
Apart from Chhattisgarh, he has been facing multiple cases in parts of Maharashtra for the comments he had made against Mahatma Gandhi during an event held in the Chhattisgarh capital city on December 26 last year.
Kalicharan Maharaj held for making objectionable remarks against Mahatma Gandhi
"Kalicharan Maharaj was staying in a rented accommodation near Bageshwar Dham, 25 km from Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. Raipur Police arrested him at 4 am today. By late evening, the police team will reach Raipur with the accused," said Raipur Superintendent of Police, Prashant Agrawal.
Under fire, Kalicharan Maharaj stands by his comments on Mahatma Gandhi
Kalicharan Maharaj had made several claims and allegations against Mahatma Gandhi and held him responsible for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel not becoming the country's prime minister (after independence) and for "encouraging the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty".
Remarks on Mahatma Gandhi: Case registered against Hindu seer in Maharashtra
Kalicharan Maharaj alias Abhijit Sarag, a resident of Shivajinagar in old city area of ??Akola, made the remarks on Sunday during an event at Raipur in Chhattisgarh. On Monday, local Congress leaders staged a protest outside the City Kotwali police station here against him for allegedly hurting the sentiments of people.
Police questions Dharma Sansad organisers after controversial statement by participant
The Dharma Sansad was organised by Neelkanth Seva Sansthan, Chhattisgarh, run by Tripathy. This is for the first time that Tripathy organised such a religious gathering.
Warrant issued against IPS officer Param Bir Singh, second this week
The summons were issued to Singh twice, once at his official residence here and another at his Chandigarh address, said a police official.
SC/ST Act case: Maharashtra govt extends protection from arrest granted to top cop till July 6
??The second order of April 20 was approved by the present home minister Dilip Walse Patil over allegations of corruption levelled against Singh. Singh was transferred from the post of Mumbai police commissioner in March by the state government and appointed the Director General of Maharashtra Home Guard.
Atrocities case: Maharashtra govt extends protection from arrest to Param Bir Singh till June 22
Senior counsel Darius Khambata, who appeared for the Maharashtra government, told Bombay high court that his previous statement on protecting the senior IPS officer from any "coercive action" in the case will be extended till June 22.
Won't arrest Param Bir Singh till June 15, Maharashtra government tells High Court
A division bench of Justices S S Shinde and N J Jamadar posted for June 14 the petition filed by Singh, seeking to quash the FIR registered against him on a complaint of police inspector Bhimrao Ghadge.
Won't arrest ex-CP till June 9 if he cooperates in Atrocities case probe: Maharashtra Govt to HC
Senior counsel Darius Khambata, appearing for the state government, made the statement before a vacation bench of Justices S S Shinde and N R Borkar, which was hearing a petition filed by Singh, seeking to quash the FIR registered against him on a complaint of police inspector Bhimrao Ghadge.
High Court asks police not to arrest IPS officer Param Bir Singh in Atrocities case till May 24
A division bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and S P Tavade late on Friday night heard a petition filed by Singh, seeking to quash the FIR lodged against him and demanding a CBI probe into the case.
Atrocities case not to pressurise ex-CP to withdraw complaint against Deshmukh, says cop
Ghadge filed the affidavit through his advocate S B Talekar, opposing Singh's petition seeking to quash the FIR registered against the former Mumbai police commissioner.
BJP worker's killing: Cong leader gets anticipatory bail
A Maharashtra court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Hidayat Patel in connection with the killing of a BJP worker in Akola district last month.
Maharashtra bandh hits rail, road traffic; turns violent
Mumbai police registered nine cases today in connection with violent protests in the city yesterday. Over 150 people have been detained in the city since yesterday, police said.
Yashwant Sinha detained in Akola while leading farmers' march
Sinha, along with hundreds of farmers, was protesting against the government for its alleged apathy towards cotton and soybean cultivators outside the Akola district collector's office.
Former Maharahtra minister Subhash Zanak passes away
A well known rural leader in west Vidarbha region, he became the Minister of State in Ashok Chavan's ministry in 2008.
More than 20 tigers poached, says arrested trader Sarju
In a stunning revelation, tiger skin trader Sarju Bagdi alias Suraj Bhan (28) told TOI on Thursday that four gangs of poachers and traders were simultaneously operating in a 150km radius of Nagpur.
Shops selling Asaram Bapu's merchandise may face tax scrutiny
The ashram now wears a deserted look as the flow of Asaram's disciples visiting the place coming down to a trickle since his arrest.
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