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For Non-Compliance In The 2011 Serial Blast Case, The Chief Of The Navi Mumbai Prison Was Reprimanded
Navi Mumbai prison chief pulled up for non-compliance in 2011 serial blast case.
The Case
On Thursday, a special court in Mumbai requested the superintendent of the Taloja Central Prison in Navi Mumbai to explain why he should not face contempt charges for disobeying court orders.
The court asked him this after the special judge issued numerous directives but Nadeem Shaik, an accused who was leading his trial in person as a party in the Mumbai triple explosion case, had not been physically presented in court. On July 13, 2011, three explosions occurred in Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazar, Opera House, and Kabutar Khana, resulting in over 140 injuries and 21 fatalities.
Police claim that Yasin Bhatkal, a co-founder of the Indian Mujahideen, was crucial in obtaining explosives and creating the improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, that were used in the explosions. Nadeem Shaikh, Naqi Shaikh, Haroon Rasheed Naik, and Kanwarnain Pathreja were all taken into custody in January 2012. Eleven defendants were detained in relation to the case; one of them passed away while the trial was still ongoing. Some are in a Bengaluru prison, and others, like Yasin Bhatkal, are detained at the Tihar Jail.
There was also no video conference used to produce the accused who were stationed outside of Maharashtra. The witnesses’ evidence is presently being recorded by the court. In this case, 123 witnesses have been questioned by the prosecution thus far. “As Nadeem Shaikh is conducting this case as a party in person, the Superintendent of Central Prison, Taloja, has already been repeatedly asked and directed to bring Shaikh personally before this court. But special Judge BD Shelke stated, “The Superintendent of Central Prison, Taloja, is not following the orders given by this Court.”
Thus, the judge had ordered the jail administration to bring Shaikh in person before this court on all scheduled dates. In addition, the Prison Superintendent was instructed to submit his response explaining why he should not be found in contempt for disobeying the court’s orders on occasion. “If he doesn’t submit his response in a week, a contempt case will be brought against him. The judge said, “An authenticated copy of this order will be sent to Superintendent, Central Prison, Taloja.”
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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