Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to ensure world-class facilities and a state-of-the-art integrated AI-based security system for devotees visiting Jyotirlinga shrines in the state.

During a meeting held at Varsha, his official residence, Fadnavis reviewed the development plans for the Bhimashankar Temple in Pune district, Aundha Nagnath Temple in Hingoli, and Grishneshwar Temple in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

“Jyotirlinga temples attract a large number of devotees throughout the year. Therefore, the development plans should be comprehensive and focused on creating excellent facilities and ensuring security,” he said.

The chief minister instructed officials to accelerate ongoing works and plan new ones effectively.

“An advanced, AI-based integrated security system should be developed to safeguard devotees and provide an immediate response during emergencies,” he said.

Fadnavis further said that facilities such as waiting halls, drinking water, accommodation, internal roads, cleanliness measures, information boards, tourist facilitation centres, parking management, emergency response systems, health facilities and eateries should be strengthened.

He emphasised that temple managements follow strict norms and residents and administrative bodies should be involved in planning and execution.

“Tourism projects that promote environmental conservation and local employment must be implemented quickly,” he said.

The chief minister said that the development plans presented at the meeting will receive funding after approval by a high-level committee, and he asked officials to organise a separate meeting with the Central government to secure clearances from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Thane: A man was stabbed to death in Dombivali in Thane district during an altercation after he accidentally brushed against another person, a police official said on Monday.

The incident took place in a hotel in the early hours of Sunday in MIDC Phase 1 area, the Manpada police station official said.

“Akash Bhanu Singh (38) and his friends were having dinner at the hotel when he accidentally brushed against the accused, who picked up a fight. He along with some others stabbed Singh to death. Two of Singh’s friends, who tried to save him, also sustained injuries and have been hospitalised,” the official said.

Four persons were booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for murder and other offences, though no arrest has been made, he said.

Mumbai: Railway Protection Force (RPF), Andheri successfully traced and returned a lost bag valued at Rs 2,94,700 to its rightful owner under Operation Amanat.

“During routine patrolling duty on November 9, 2025, Assistant Sub-Inspector Lalit Kumar Tripathi, Head Constable Vijay Kumar, and other MSF staff were patrolling the Andheri railway station area when passengers informed them about an unclaimed bag lying in a Churchgate-bound slow local on Platform No. 5. Despite inquiries, no passenger came forward to claim the bag,” said an official.

“The team brought the bag to the RPF post, where they later received a call on the mobile phone found inside the bag. The caller identified herself as Pooja Santosh Koli (32), a resident of Ganesh Nagar, Nalasopara (East). She explained that she had mistakenly left her bag behind while alighting at Jogeshwari station during her journey from Virar to Churchgate,” the official added.

Koli was asked to visit the Andheri RPF post, where officials verified her ownership of the recovered bag. According to the Western Railway RPF, upon inspection, the bag was found to contain a gold chain worth Rs 1,30,000, a gold ring valued at Rs 60,000, two wristwatches worth Rs 10,000, a child’s wristwatch priced at Rs 2,000, and cash amounting to Rs 40,000.

Additionally, the bag held a handbag worth Rs 1,000, a dupatta worth Rs 200, a pair of sunglasses valued at Rs 500, and a MI-brand mobile phone worth Rs 51,000. The total value of all the recovered items was estimated at Rs 2,94,700.

“After due verification, the RPF team safely handed over the bag and belongings to Pooja Koli, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the RPF for their honesty and prompt assistance,” said an official.

According to WR, the operation stands as another successful example of Operation Amanat—an initiative by Indian Railways aimed at reuniting passengers with their lost belongings and reinforcing public trust in railway security services.