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Mumbai: MVA Calls For ‘Jode Mara’ Andolan Against Maharashtra Government Condemning Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse

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Mumbai: MVA Calls For 'Jode Mara' Andolan Against Maharashtra Government Condemning Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse

Mumbai: An uproar has erupted across the state after the newly inaugurated statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Malvan’s Rajkot Fort on August 26. Condemning the incident, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has called for a ‘Jode Mara’ (shoe beating) protest against the Maharashtra government.

The MVA, which consists of Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar-led NCP, have organised the protest in Mumbai Sunday, September 1. As per image shared by the Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson, the protestors have planned to march from south Mumbai’s Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India via Balasaheb Thackeray chowk.

As per reports, however, the police have yet not permitted the protest. The MVA leaders are expected to visit Mumbai police headquarters today (August 31) seeking permission for holding the protest.

The protest is organised against the corruption and poor construction of the 35-feet tall Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort, Malvan in Sindhugurg, which collapsed on August 26. The statue, constructed by Navy, was inaugurated on December 4, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As the statue collapsed in mere eight months, the mishap created severe uproar and backlash against the Mahayuti government.

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Palghar News: Young Man Assaulted With Axe In Broad Daylight, Mob Tie Up Attacker Before Police Arrest

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Palghar, Maharashtra: A broad daylight attack in a busy Palghar neighbourhood shocked residents on Wednesday after a young man allegedly assaulted a 35-year-old with an axe, leaving him seriously injured.

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at the main square in the Kamala Park housing colony on Mahi Road. According to police sources, the accused, believed to be around 27 years old, struck Baboolal Fulchand Yadav in the face with an axe, causing severe injuries. Yadav was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.

Eyewitnesses said the attacker attempted to flee, but local residents intervened, catching him and tying him to a tree with ropes before thrashing him. Police arrived shortly afterward, to control the mob and take the accused into custody 

The motive behind the attack is still under investigation, and the process of registering a formal case in ongoing. The suspect’s identity had not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting.

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Mumbai Fraud: Employee Booked For Cheating, Misappropriating Gold Worth ₹2.5 Crore In Kalbadevi

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Mumbai: L T Marg Police have registered a case against an employee for allegedly cheating his employer and misappropriating gold ornaments weighing 2,510 grams, valued at approximately Rs 2.5 crore.

Jewellery Firm Owner Files Complaint

According to the FIR, complainant Lalit Mohanlal Soni (39), owner of Shine Gold and a resident of Virar West, stated that his worker, Ramesh Ratanchand Jain, took the gold ornaments from the company’s office at Earth Mall, Vitthalwadi, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai, but failed to return them.

Despite repeated reminders, the accused allegedly neither returned the ornaments nor provided any explanation, leading the complainant to approach the police. Following approval from the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 2, a case was registered against Jain for cheating.

Case Registered After DCP Approval

The investigation is being carried out by PI Kale, who has visited the crime scene for further evidence collection. Police are now tracing the accused and verifying whether the stolen gold has been sold or pawned.

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26/11 Mumbai Terror Accused Tahawwur Rana’s Judicial Custody Extended Till September 8 By Special NIA Court

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Mumbai: The judicial remand of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana was extended till September 8 by a special NIA court on Wednesday. Rana’s earlier judicial custody is set to expire today, August 13. He was produced before the court by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) via video conferencing.

The federal agency has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the case. At present, the case is reportedly at the stage of document scrutiny.

Rana has been granted permission by the court for three phone calls with his brother to discuss engaging a lawyer for his defence. The calls will be recorded and take place in the presence of a senior jail officer. Notably, conversations will be allowed in Hindi or English.

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