Maharashtra
26/11 Mumbai attacks: Darkness of terror can only be cut by light of goodness, says Baby Moshe’s uncle

The answer to the darkness of terror is the light of goodness and kindness, said Moshe Holtzberg, the uncle of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack survivor ‘Baby Moshe’, whose parents were killed by Pakistani terrorists at Nariman House here.
It has been 14 years since the terror attack rocked the city, but the Holtzberg family remains an inspiration to many for their mission of love and kindness, he said.
Baby Moshe, who was two years old at the time of the attack, was rescued by his Indian nanny Sandra Samuel when Pakistani terrorists killed his parents Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg and four visitors at Chhabad Lubavitch Jewish Centre in Nariman House in Colaba on November 26, 2008.
Baby Moshe, who is seen as a symbol of life amid tragedy, is now 16 years old and is studying in a school in Israeli city of Afula. He spends time with his maternal and paternal grandparents.
The teen’s uncle Moshe Holtzberg, who lives in the US, spoke to PTI through social media on Friday.
Holtzberg recalls spending time with Baby Moshe in Nariman House and Colaba Market, where they pet goats.
“We see him as a symbol of unity and pray that God gives him the strength to carry forward his parents’ mission,” he said.
Holtzberg (33) is the younger brother of Rabbi Gavriel. “Several years have passed since the Mumbai terror attack and unfortunately, many more tragedies have occurred since. Just two days ago, a terror attack took place in Jerusalem,” Holtzberg said.
“We believe that the answer to the darkness of terror is the light of goodness and kindness,” he said. Holtzberg further said that although it’s been 14 years since the terror attack, people still approach his parents Rabbi Nachman and Frieda Holtzberg with heartwarming stories about how they were inspired by his brother Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka.
“For Moshe, India is home. No terror attack will chase him out of his home. Nariman House is his house, Mumbai is his city and India is his country,” Holtzberg said. Moshe has expressed that he would want to go back at some point and continue what his parents had started, he said.
Holtzberg said Baby Moshe’s Indian nanny Samuel, who works as a social services provider in Jerusalem, frequently visits the boy she had rescued.
On November 26, 2008, 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan arrived by sea route and opened fire, killing 166 people, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others during the 60-hour siege in Mumbai.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Oberoi Trident, the Taj Mahal Hotel, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital and the Nariman House Jewish community centre, now renamed Nariman Light House, were some of the places targeted by terrorists.
Nine terrorists were later killed by the security forces, including the NSG, the country’s elite commando force. Ajmal Kasab was the only terrorist who was captured alive. He was hanged four years later on November 21, 2012.
Maharashtra
Becoming 8-10 MLAs is not a big deal, but if 8-10 become good IAS officers then there will be a revolution in the society: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: MLA of Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency and Samajwadi Party state president Abu Asim Azmi organized a decimal program for students at City Banquet Hall in Govind, Mumbai, in which laptops and tablets were gifted to the meritorious students of Mankhurd Nagar Assembly constituency who achieved excellent and prestigious results in class 10th and 12th. Sameer Ahmed Siddiqui (IAS) was present as the chief guest on this occasion and he guided the students of Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar for the future. On this occasion, Abu Asim Azmi, while guiding the students, said that becoming 8 or 10 MLAs is not a big deal. If 8 or 10 good IAS officers are selected, a better society will develop and revolutionary changes will come. This will create a better society. On this occasion, 40 talented students were given tablets, 4 students were given laptops, trophies and certificates were given to those who scored 100% marks in the examination and gifts were also given to hardworking women who made their children capable. Apart from this, Hajra Majeed Hecha, who got the highest marks of 99.4 percent in class 10 in Azamgarh, was given a laptop and given special honor. On this occasion, Samajwadi Party’s state general secretary Zeba Malik, councilor Rukhsana Siddiqui, Ayesha Rafiq Sheikh, Irfan Khan, Fahad Azmi, Taluka President Gayasuddin Sheikh and Pakshacharya, various officials, as well as a large number of students of the department and their parents were present. The program was directed by Javed Sheikh and Shabnam Khan.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Police helpline on Eid-ul-Adha

Mumbai: In view of Eid-ul-Azha, Mumbai Police has launched a special helpline to ensure that there is no problem in the transportation of sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha. Despite the BMC allowing the purchase and sale of animals, if any problem or difficulty arises, animal traders and traders can contact the above helpline numbers 8976754100 and 02222623054. The Deonar Mandi for Eid-ul-Azha will begin from May 26, but the arrival of animals and goats in the market has started from today i.e. Saturday. Animal market police in Mumbai city and suburbs have made necessary security arrangements at the border. Mumbai Police has also issued a helpline. The purpose of this helpline is to curb animal smuggling and harassment by traders. Therefore, the helpline has been set up so that there is no problem of any kind during Eid-ul-Azha.
Maharashtra
After loudspeakers in mosques, now Kirit Somaiya objects to Qurbani too, demands ban on open Qurbani in Mumbai

Mumbai: Before Eid-ul-Azha, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has shown mischief and now has objected to the open sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha. Kirit Somaiya has said that Muslims are forced to sacrifice in the open on Eid-ul-Azha. Its purpose is to create fear and terror among non-Muslims, Hindus and Jain community. Along with this, he has alleged that land mafias perform such sacrifices to create an atmosphere of fear and panic in the area. In this regard, Kirit Somaiya has announced to visit police stations and BMC wards from Monday against open sacrifice and to put pressure on the police and administration to stop this practice.
Kirit Somaiya, while giving an inflammatory speech, said that just as Mumbai has been made loudspeaker free, loudspeakers have been removed from 80% of mosques, but loudspeakers are still installed in 20 slums and mosques including Antap Hill, Truck Terminal and Wadala. These loudspeakers will be completely removed within a month. Similarly, Kirit Somaiya has also demanded action against illegal mosques and madrasas in housing societies. Kirit Somaiya said that now bullying will not work. If anyone sacrifices in the open, action will be taken against him. That is why this campaign has been started from Monday. In 100 settlements, sacrifices are being made in the open without any permission, which is completely illegal. Its purpose is to create an atmosphere of fear in the area so that no one can raise their voice against these goons.
Abu Asim Azmi of Samajwadi Party met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the issue of loudspeakers and sacrifice and discussed with communal elements. He had demanded action and alleged that only Muslim mosques are being targeted in the name of noise pollution, which is completely wrong. The police have sent notices to mosques and forbidden them from doing so so that a peaceful atmosphere is maintained. On this, Kirit Somaiya said that this action is being taken on the orders of the High Court. Abu Asim Azmi and Uddhav Thackeray should go to the High Court or make a law.
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