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An atmosphere of resentment among the ministers of the ruling Nationalist Congress on the post of guardian minister

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Mumbai: After the new cabinet expansion of Maharashtra, a controversy of displeasure has arisen between the ministers of BJP-Shiv Sena faction and Nationalist Congress (Ajit Pawar faction) in the ruling Mahayuti over the distribution of the guardian minister’s post. Nationalist Congress ministers have been given districts hundreds of kilometers away from their home district, while BJP and Shiv Sena ministers have been given districts near them.

Nationalist ministers given responsibility of ‘distant’ districts

Ministers of Ajit Pawar faction have been given the responsibility of the guardian minister’s post of districts 400-650 kilometers away from their home district. Hasan Mushrif of Kolhapur has been given Washim, Babasaheb Patil of Latur has been given Gondia, Makarand Patil of Satara has been given Buldhana, and Narhari Jhirwal of Nashik has been given far-flung responsibilities like Hingoli.

There is an atmosphere of displeasure among the ministers of Nationalist Congress due to this distribution. Party’s state president Sunil Tatkare has been accused by other party ministers of giving preference to his daughter Aditi Tatkare. Aditi Tatkare was given the post of guardian minister of Raigad district, but this also proved controversial and was put on hold.

Home districts gifted to BJP-Shiv Sena ministers

At the same time, BJP and Shiv Sena ministers have been given guardian minister posts in their home districts or nearby districts. Shiv Sena Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been given Thane, Gulabrao Patil has been given Jalgaon, Sanjay Rathod has been given Yavatmal, and Uday Samant has been given nearby districts like Ratnagiri. BJP ministers have also been given their home districts like Nagpur to Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Dhule to Jaykumar Rawal, and Sindhudurg to Nitesh Rane.

Criticism and displeasure with Nationalist ministers

The opposition has alleged that BJP-Shiv Sena has given preference to their party ministers and given second place to Nationalist ministers. It is being said that the Nationalist ministers have been sent away from their administrative areas, whereas the guardian ministers living in the home district can work more effectively, as claimed by Manikrao Kokate.

Possibility of postponement and new controversy

After the controversy over the post of guardian minister of Raigad and Nashik districts, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has put a stay on it. This can further increase the dispute of resentment between Shiv Sena and Nationalist.

Political impact in the future

The tension within the Mahayuti and the resentment within the Nationalist Congress has become clear regarding the distribution of the guardian minister post. The effect of these events can be seen in the upcoming local elections. Political analysts believe that the internal differences of the Mahayuti can prove to be a political weapon for the opposition.

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Kenyan Woman Held At Mumbai Airport For Smuggling Cocaine Worth ₹6.65 Crore In Ingested Capsules

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Mumbai: The officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Sunday arrested a 43-year-old Kenyan woman for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 6.65 crore. The woman had ingested capsules containing cocaine and she purged six capsules during medical examination in a hospital.

According to sources, DRI Mumbai had specific intelligence which indicated that a female passenger Florence Awino Indangasi travelling from Nairobi to Mumbai might have concealed some narcotics substance.

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Mumbai Police Constable Arrested For Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl In Saat Rasta Area

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Mumbai: A shameful incident that tarnishes the image of the police uniform has come to light in the jurisdiction of Agripada Police Station. A police constable has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl in the Saat Rasta area. The shocking act was caught on CCTV, which played a key role in his arrest.

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According to police sources, the minor had stepped out of her building to collect prasad on Saturday when the 45-year-old constable began following her. When she tried to take the elevator, the constable allegedly stopped her, forcibly grabbed her hand, and dragged her up the stairs

According to Agripada police sources, the minor girl had stepped out of her building to collect prasad when the 45-year-old accused, who was present in the Surrounding area, started following her. When the minor girl enter the elevator, the constable allegedly stopped her and forcibly held her hand. He then reportedly dragged her up the staircase to the first floor of the building.

A police constable posted with the LA in Tardeo has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl in the Saat Rasta area. The  Shameful incident, which occurred on Saturday, came to light after the girl informed her mother, prompting her to lodge a police complaint.

Following the complaint, Agripada Police registered an FIR under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The constable was taken into custody on Sunday. Police officials said the incident was captured on CCTV, and the footage is being treated as vital evidence in establishing the constable’s role in the offence. The investigation is ongoing.

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Mumbai CFO Duped Of ₹1.93 Crores In Andheri To Scammer Impersonating As ‘Boss’ On Whatsapp

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Mumbai: A cyber fraud case has come forward from Mumbai’s western region cyber police, revealing a sophisticated cyber fraud operation that involved impersonation on WhatsApp, leading a senior finance executive to transfer Rs 1.93 crore from a company bank account. The plan focused on the chief financial officer (CFO) of a private firm in Andheri.

From April 12 to April 15, the CFO obtained messages from a mobile number impersonating the company’s director, which created an impression of authenticity, and The impersonator, asserting pressing business matters tied to a collaboration involving government officials and a private company, demanded a large payment. Confident in the sender’s identity, the CFO completed the transfer of Rs 1,93,06,000.

The deception came to light on April 15, when the impersonator asked for an extra Rs 3 crore. The CFO, feeling uneasy, reached out to the real director, who verified he had not made any such request, resulting in a quick notification to the authorities. A FIR was lodged on April 28.

After thorough technical analysis, police apprehended six suspects linked to the fraud. Shubham Bajirao Kunjir, aged 28, residing in Pune, was recognized as the main suspect, possessing the beneficiary account. Additional apprehended persons comprised Akshay Gorakh Shelke and Ujjwal Raj Kumar Singh, with their involvement still under scrutiny.

Additionally, Shubhamkumar Jaipal Singh Pardeshi arranged provisions and collected banking resources, while Aditya Dilip Shinde communicated transaction information according to a report by Mid Day. Iran Shivpal Mishra was involved in providing banking details to Chinese agents and transforming money into cryptocurrency.

Officials confiscated several gadgets, such as cell phones, computers, and banking-related materials. Inquiries showed the bank account in use had participated in several earlier cyber fraud cases. Officials urged the public to verify financial requests obtained digitally on their own and promote prompt reporting of any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

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