Crime
Illegal Horse-Cart Race Disrupts Busy Traffic On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, 4 Arrested
An illegal horse-cart race caused chaos on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses captured the reckless event on camera, revealing a group of six horse-drawn carts, each pulled by two horses. The race participants mercilessly whipped the animals to force them into high-speeds. The incident took place on the recently inaugurated Versova bridge, causing major inconvenience to other road users. A video of the same is going viral on social media. Reports say the Dindoshi police has seized two horse-carts and arrested four men for organizing the illegal horse cart race
Mayhem on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway
An eyewitness quoted in the stated that they were travelling from Thane and observed utter mayhem on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway around 5.30 pm on Sunday. The horse-cart race unfolded in broad daylight on the Versova bridge. Additionally, a large group of motorcyclists followed the carts, drinking beer and littering the road with empty bottles.
The bikers, none of whom wore helmets, performed dangerous stunts, while female supporters stood on moving motorcycles, exhilarated by the event. Amid the chaos, one of the youths fell from a bike. Shockingly, no policemen were present on the road to control the situation.
Occupying the Highway
The revelers showed complete disregard for other vehicles seeking passage on the busy stretch, effectively occupying the entire highway. The sheer number of participants deterred anyone from intervening. Travellers from Dahisar to Vasai faced significant problems as all lanes were seized by the race attendees.
Animal Rights Activist and Illegal Racing
Vijay Mohanani, an animal rights activist, highlighted that both the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court have banned the commercial use of horse carriages. Nevertheless, such carriages are still spotted near sea beaches in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts.
Authorities have received numerous complaints regarding these illegal practices, particularly in the Uran and Alibaug areas, but they have not been adequately addressed. These races are driven by illicit betting activities, facilitated by the complicity of government officials, he said.
Authorities Respond
Devidas Handore, a traffic inspector from MBVV police, stated that seven horse-carts participated in the race, all originating from Mumbai. The riders claimed to have come from Malad, but their connection with the bikers is yet to be determined. Handore assured that the movements of the participants are being monitored, and appropriate action will be taken against them.
Crime
Tripura: Police Seize 44 Kg Of Drugs Worth Rs 2.52 Lakh At Agartala Railway Station
Agartala (Tripura): Agartala Government Railway (GRP) Police seized 44 kg of drugs worth Rs 2.52 lakhs at Agartala Railway Station, railway police said on Tuesday.
About The Seizure
Acting on a tip-off, police on Tuesday conducted a search near the 13th rail track on the Agartala to Jirania route, near Agartala Railway Station. During the operation, authorities recovered 44 kg of dried cannabis from bushes alongside the tracks. The narcotics were allegedly being smuggled out of the state via train.
According to the police, the seized cannabis has an estimated market value of approximately Rs 2.52 lakhs. The Agartala GRP (Government Railway Police) station has launched an investigation to identify the individuals responsible for this illegal consignment. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
Crime
Andhra Pradesh Govt Suspends Three IPS Officers Over Actress Harassment Case
The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday suspended three senior IPS officers following an inquiry into the allegations made by a Mumbai-based actress, Kadambari Jethwani. The state government issued orders suspending P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu, then Director General of Police, Intelligence; Kanthi Rana Tata, the then Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada, and Vishal Gunni, then Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada.
She and her parents allegedly faced harassment at the hands of police officers at the instance of a leader of YSR Congress, which was then the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh. The suspensions were issued under Rule 3 (1) of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969. Sitharama Anjaneyulu has been suspended on allegations of misuse of power and grave misconduct.
He had allegedly instructed the other two officials to arrest the actress, even before a formal crime had been registered. There are allegations that Kanthi Rana Tata arrested the actress based on oral instructions from his superior on January 31, 2024, before the registration of the FIR on February 2.
Crime
UP: Man Beats Wife To Death In Amroha For Not Meeting Dowry Demands Of TVS Apache Bike & ₹3 Lakh Cash
Amroha: In a tragic incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, a young woman named Meena was brutally beaten to death by her husband, Sundar, for not fulfilling his dowry demands. Sundar, a resident of Baikheda village, had been married to Meena for two years and had persistently demanded a TVS Apache bike and Rs 3 lakh as dowry. Despite repeated harassment over the dowry, Meena was unable to meet his demands, a situation she had confided to her father.
Meena had been staying at her father’s home in Soharka since the festival of Rakshabandhan, possibly seeking refuge from the abuse. Sundar continued visiting her daily, often having meals with her family, creating an appearance of normalcy.
Sundar Brought Meena Back Home, Later Killed Her
On Sunday night, he came to bring her back to his house. Once there, Sundar confronted her again about the dowry and, in a violent fit of rage, attacked her with sticks. Unable to force her compliance, he strangled her to death before fleeing the scene.
It was the local residents who first alerted the authorities to the murder. Upon hearing the devastating news, Meena’s family rushed to the police station, demanding immediate action against Sundar. Her father, Vijay Khadak Banshi, later lodged a formal complaint accusing Sundar, along with his mother, sister and four others, of involvement in the crime.
Case Filed, Manhunt Launched To Nab Accused
The police have registered a case based on the family’s complaint and are actively searching for Sundar, who remains at large. Meanwhile, Meena’s body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to aid in the ongoing investigation.
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