Mumbai: The Mumbai Airport Customs officers on Sunday arrested three women — Shabana Begum Shaukat Ali, Tarannum Jahan Shahabuddin Khan, and Sharifa Haidar Mulla for allegedly smuggling marijuana valued at Rs 6.46 crore. The trio had arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) from Bangkok on the same PNR when officers intercepted them following specific intelligence inputs about potential contraband.

Customs officials recovered a total of 6,464 grams of greenish substances, purportedly marijuana (ganja), concealed in lumps. The seized narcotic comes under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which imposes stringent penalties for illegal possession, transport, and smuggling.

During questioning, the women admitted that they were aware of the severe punishment for smuggling drugs into India. Shabana Begum revealed that she was offered Rs 15,000 by a friend to bring marijuana from Bangkok. Tarannum Jahan and Sharifa Haidar agreed to the same arrangement for a similar payment.

The Customs officer stated that preliminary investigations indicate the involvement of additional individuals who remain unidentified. Authorities are working to trace and apprehend the key members of the drug cartel behind this smuggling operation.

The arrested women were produced before the court on Sunday, with public prosecutor Nazia Shaikh representing the Customs department. Further legal proceedings are ongoing as investigations continue.

Mumbai: Even as October nears its end, Mumbai continues to witness unexpected downpours, leaving residents puzzled about the city’s seemingly endless rainy spell. Despite the official withdrawal of the southwest monsoon on October 10, overcast skies and recurring showers have persisted, prompting many to take to social media to ask, “Why is it still raining?”

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the recent rainfall activity is linked to a depression over the east-central Arabian Sea, which has led to significant moisture incursion into the Mumbai region.

“Rainfall can occur due to various weather systems,” explained Nitha Sashidharan, IMD’s Scientist-B. “In this case, two separate systems are at play, the southwest monsoon, which officially withdrew on October 10 and a post-monsoon system that has continued to influence the city’s weather since last week,” he added.

While the monsoon officially retreated on October 10, Mumbai remained largely dry until October 16. However, since then, the city has seen intermittent thundershowers and intense bursts of rainfall, especially over the past three days. The IMD placed Mumbai under a Yellow Alert, forecasting up to 60 mm of rain per hour along with lightning and thunderstorms.

“These are thundershowers, not monsoon showers,” clarified Sashidharan. “Unlike the monsoon’s steady rain, thundershowers produce short yet intense spells, such as the heavy downpour witnessed on Sunday evening,” he further said.

Explaining how IMD determines the onset and withdrawal of the monsoon, Sashidharan said several key factors are considered: the cessation of rainfall activity over a region, the establishment of an anticyclone in the lower troposphere, and a noticeable reduction in atmospheric moisture content.

The IMD relies on a comprehensive network of systems and technology to forecast weather and issue early warnings. These include synoptic weather observations, upper-air readings, satellite and radar imagery and advanced numerical weather prediction models.

The department has been closely monitoring the low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea for over five days and issuing district-wise alerts to ensure preparedness. While rainfall activity is expected to subside gradually, IMD officials said isolated showers and cloudy conditions may continue for a few more days, keeping Mumbaikars guessing whether this year’s monsoon has truly bid farewell.

New Delhi, Oct 25: Actor Satish Shah, known for his roles in comedy films, has passed away. The news of his death has sent shockwaves among fans. Indian producer Ashoke Pandit confirmed the actor’s death. He shared an emotional post on social media informing about the actor’s demise.

Indian producer Ashoke Pandit posted a photo of Satish Ravilal Shah on Instagram and wrote, “It is with great sadness and shock that we inform you that our dear friend and a wonderful actor, Satish Shah, passed away a few hours ago due to kidney failure. He was taken to Hinduja Hospital, where he breathed his last. This is a huge loss for our industry.” Ashoke Pandit also shared the actor’s home address on social media.

Satish Shah was born into a Gujarati family. He was a face of television and cinema that brought laughter and laughter. He distinguished himself with his unparalleled acting. Whether it was a small role on TV or a major role on screen, he played them with full dedication.

Shah began his career in 1970 with the film “Bhagwan Parshuram,” but the film failed to bring him recognition. He then appeared in Arvind Desai’s 1978 film “Ajeeb Dastaan.” His role in this film was small, followed by the 1983 film “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron,” which proved to be a milestone in his career.

Satish Shah was last seen in the film “Humshakals,” which was released in 2014. The film starred Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Ram Kapoor in lead roles. The actor played a small supporting role in the film. The film was directed by Sajid Khan and didn’t perform well on screen.

In his personal life, Satish Shah was a very simple person. He didn’t like attending parties and preferred home-cooked food. In an interview, the actor revealed, “I am one of the few people who loves home-cooked food, and the food at my home is as good as any party food.”