Pune: A Maharashtra government officer has alleged her husband secretly installed spy cameras in their bedroom to record her private moments, and subjected her to mental and physical harassment by demanding Rs 1.5 lakh dowry, police said.

About The Case

The 31-year-old woman alleged her husband, also a government employee, had installed cameras in the bathroom, too, the police said on Tuesday.

Based on the woman’s complaint, the police have registered a case against her husband, mother-in-law, three sisters-in-law and husbands of two sisters-in-law under sections 85 (cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a woman), 115 (2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, they said.

The woman, a Class-2 officer in a state government department, was harassed physically and mentally by her husband and his family members, the police said, citing the complaint.

“The woman has alleged she was subjected to mental and physical harassment by her husband and his relatives, who pressured her to get Rs 1.5 lakh from her parental home to pay installments of car. When she refused to bring the money, she was beaten up,” an official from Ambegaon police station said.

The woman also alleged her husband installed spy cameras in their bedroom to record her private moments and threatened to make them viral if she did not fulfil his demand, the official said.

A probe was on into the complaint, the police added.

Thane: A horrifying incident took place at a clinic in Kalyan where a drunk man, identified as Gopal Jha, has brutally assaulted a young receptionist simply because she refused him entry to visit the doctor as the doctor was attending another patient.

The confrontation led to Gopal Jha punching, dragging her by hair, and repeatedly punching her. The whole incident was captured on the clinic’s CCTV Camera. The incident took place on the evening hours of July 21.

Act Caught On Camera:

Kalyan’s reception faced a brutal attack from Gokul Jha, a criminal with a prior record, in a private hospital located in the Nandivali area. The receptionist is currently receiving treatment at Janaki Hospital, where Dr. Moin Sheikh reported significant injuries, including marks on her neck, legs, and chest.

There are concerns that she may face paralysis due to the violent attack, and she is under observation for her injuries. MNS Deputy Mayor Yogesh Gavanhe and Deepak Karande played a crucial role in apprehending Gokul Jha from the Newali area in Ambernath and transporting him to the Manpada police station in Dombivli.

Ranjit Jha, Gokul’s brother, was also arrested. Gokul has a history of robbery and assault cases in Kalyan’s Kolshewadi Ulhasnagar area. Allegations have surfaced that he was involved in collecting payments from local hawkers. Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Zende indicated that further interrogation will be conducted to ensure appropriate punishment for the accused following their court appearance in Kalyan.

Mumbai: On the occasion of Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji’s birthday, the state-wide Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Job Fair organized by the Department of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship witnessed a record 57,000 youth registering, and 27,000 youth securing employment in a single day.

Skill Development Minister Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha stated that the department undertook this unique initiative so that the youth of the state could make the Chief Minister’s birthday unforgettable, marking a new chapter in their careers. He was speaking at the job fair organized at Sharda Mandir High School, Gamdevi, Mumbai.

About The Event

This event was jointly organized by the District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Mumbai City, and Sharda Mandir High School. Over 100 such fairs were held across Maharashtra.

Minister Lodha added that the Hon Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji has the vision for development and has taken Maharashtra to new heights, has focused special attention on youth employment. Accordingly, this initiative was conducted. Thousands of dreams of the youth are being fulfilled through these job fairs, setting them on the path to a bright future. Minister Lodha expressed confidence that such initiatives would continue under the Chief Minister’s guidance.

Through the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Job Fairs organized across Maharashtra, thousands of youth are getting opportunities to work in private as well as government corporations. Employment opportunities are being provided in sectors like industry, information technology, insurance, logistics, management, and services.

At the job fair held at Sharda Mandir High School, Gamdevi, Mumbai, a total of 25 establishments participated, including five government corporations. About 500 young men and women registered for this particular fair.

While the main objective of these fairs is to facilitate employment, the Skill Development Department is also providing information about government schemes and guidance on self-employment, informed Assistant Commissioner of the Skill Development Department, Shailesh Bhagat. Skill Development Guidance Officers Vidya Shinge and Mukesh Sankhe were also present on the occasion.