Maharashtra
Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Government To File Affidavit On Ban Against Animal Sacrifice
Warning the petitioner against giving a communal spin in the petition challenging the recent ban on the practice of animal sacrifice within the protected area of Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur, the Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to file its reply affidavit.
A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale was hearing a petition filed by Hajrat Peer Malik Rehan Mira Saheb Dargah challenging the order issued by the Deputy Director of Archaeology and Museums, Mumbai on February 1, prohibiting illegal animal slaughter in the name of sacrifice to Gods. The order cited a 1998 high court order that prohibited animal sacrifice in the names of Gods or Goddesses at public places.
‘Influenced by right-wing Hindu fundamentalists’
It alleged that the authorities in Kolhapur had swung into action “only under the influence exerted by right-wing Hindu fundamentalists.” It claimed that it was “age-old tradition” and there never had been any law and order problem. The petition alleged that the ban was passed to “please the majority community for political gains by the party in power”.
“It might be an age-old tradition. The petitioner has also tried to put a communal spin to the issue. Let us be very clear that we will dismiss the petition on this ground itself saying it is motivated,” remarked Justice Patel.
The court emphasized that it would not permit “unregulated slaughter of animals anywhere” as there is a need to maintain hygiene. “Let us make it clear, we are not going to permit any unregulated or unmonitored slaughter of animals anywhere. There needs to be some level of civic hygiene and sanitation maintained,” added Justice Patel. It further added that there was a need to preserve the area surrounding the fort.
According to the petition, the dargah within the fort precinct was one of the most ancient and historical monuments in Maharashtra. It was constructed in the 11th century and visited by both Hindus and Muslims. The plea claimed that animal sacrifice at the dargah was an integral custom. Also, the actual sacrifice is not carried out in a public place but at a privately-owned land and is performed behind closed doors.
These offerings are then served to pilgrims and others at the dargah and have been a source of food to many poor and backward people residing in the surrounding villages of Vishalgad fort.
Petitioner soughts Stay Order
Terming the ban as arbitrary, discriminatory, unjust, high handed, oppressive, and violative of their fundamental rights, the petitioner has sought a stay on the same.
Petitioner’s advocate Satish Talekar sought an interim stay on the collector’s order which was refused by the bench saying: ““There is no question of interim relief in matters like this. It is an irreversible process. We are not going to permit unregulated and unmonitored slaughter anywhere for any purpose. There is an invocation of the need to maintain correct hygiene and cleanliness.”
The HC has kept the PIL for hearing on July 5.
Maharashtra
Mumbai now has 15 zonal DCPs instead of 12, notification issued after establishment of five new police stations

Mumbai: After the increase in five police stations due to the increasing population in Mumbai city, now new delimitation has been made in Mumbai city and suburbs. 15 DCPs have been posted in 15 zones in the city. Earlier there were 12 zones, now there are 15 zones. A notification has also been issued regarding this. The five new police stations include Asalfa, Maharashtra Nagar, Golibar, Malad Midh, Arla. Three new ACPs will also be posted in this. Along with the increase in these police stations, now there will be more than 100 police stations in the city. With the appointment of five Additional Commissioners and 15 DCPs, it will further help in establishing order in the city.
To control crime and establish order, Mumbai city needed new zones and new police stations based on population. Since Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti took charge as the Commissioner, progress has been made in this process and now it has been put into practice. Soon after the establishment of new police stations, the workload of police stations will be reduced. The boundaries of many police stations have also been changed. Many police stations in Mumbai city and suburbs have been associated with new police stations based on population. This delimitation will reduce the workload of police stations and will also ensure better supervision and administration in the areas.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Local Update: Central Railway Announces Power & Traffic Block At Kasara Today; Several Trains Short-Terminated, Regulated – Check Details Here

Mumbai: Central Railway has announced special traffic and power blocks at Kasara station today, May 10. According to the railways, the power block will be carried out from 3.50 pm to 5.50 pm.
The railways said that suburban train services on both the UP and DOWN lines between Asangaon railway station and Kasara railway station will remain suspended during the block period. Due to this, several trains have been short-terminated at Asangaon and Kasara.
Train No. Kasara 19, which will depart at 1.10 pm, will be short-terminated at Asangaon at 3.22 pm.
Train No Kasara 21, which will depart from CSMT at 2.17 pm, will reach Asangaon at 4.04 pm.
Train No Kasara 23 will depart from CSMT at 2.46 pm and will be short-terminated at Asangaon at 4.49 pm.
Train No Kasara 24 will depart from Asagangaon instead of Kasara at 4.13 pm and reach CSMT 5.51 pm
Train No Kasara 26 will depart from Asagangaon at 4.54 pm and arrive at CSMT at 6.34 pm.
Train No Kasara 28 will depart from Asagangaon at 5.39 pm and reach CSMT at 7.19 pm.
Several train services have been affected due to operational reasons on the Central Railway route. Train No. 11071 LTT-Ballia Express will be regulated at Khardi station. Meanwhile, Train No. 13202 LTT-Rajgir Express will terminate at Atgaon, Train No. 12139 CSMT-Nagpur Express will terminate at Khadavli, and Train No. 12143 Panvel-Gorakhpur Express will terminate at Titvala station.
The Central Railways also informed passengers to take note of the last train towards Kasara before the power block. The train will depart from CSMT at 12.30 pm, while the last local towards CSMT will depart from Kasara at 2.42 pm.
After the block, the first local towards Kasara will depart from CSMT at 4.50 pm, while towards CSMT, the train will depart from Kasara at 6.17 pm.
Meanwhile, this also comes as Central Railway is carrying out mega block across the Mumbai Division as part of routine infrastructure upkeep and are aimed at ensuring the safety and reliability of suburban railway operations. As per the railway administration, Up and Down Fast Line block will be operated between Matunga and Mulund from 11.05 am to 3.45 pm. On the Trans Harbour line, a block is also underway on the Up and Down Line between Thane To Vashi/Nerul from 11.10 to and 4.10 pm.
Crime
Thane Crime: Youth Stabbed By Brother-In-Law In Ulhasnagar Over Inter-Caste Marriage Dispute – Shocking Visuals Surface

Thane: In a shocking incident, a daylight stabbing took place in Thane’s Ulhasnagar area, where a youth was allegedly stabbed by his brother-in-law over a family dispute linked to an inter-caste marriage. The incident occurred near the Ulhasnagar petrol pump near the Camp 5 area.
the victim, identified as Nagesh Chavan, was attacked at the petrol pump while returning home from work. The brother-in-law, identified as Shakil Khan, along with another person, confronted Nagesh at the spot. During the argument, Shakil allegedly stabbed Nagesh in the stomach, leaving him seriously injured.
The report added that Nagesh was initially taken to Central Hospital and later shifted to a Mumbai Hospital for further treatment. Visuals showed police present at the spot, and an investigation has been launched in the case. However, currently it is not known if Khan was arrested in the stabbing case.
According to the report, the incident was triggered by tensions within the family after Nagesh’s sister reportedly married outside the community.
Meanwhile, in another stabbing incident from Thane, a 20-year-old youth, Vishal Patekar, was fatally stabbed near Thane Railway Station while trying to save his 16-year-old friend during an attack linked to an old grudge. The injured teenager escaped, while the juvenile accused has been detained by Thane Railway Police on murder and attempted murder charges.
Just earlier this week, a 24-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death over a suspected affair in Mulund. The attack was allegedly triggered by the accused’s suspicion of an illicit relationship between the wife and the victim. Police added that remarks made earlier in the day may have provoked the accused, leading to the fatal assault.
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