Maharashtra
‘I Apologise…’: Maharashtra DCM Fadnavis Expresses Regret Over Jalna Lathicharge On Maratha Reservation Protesters

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday expressed regret over the police lathicharge against protesters demanding Maratha reservation in Jalna’s Antarwali Sarathi. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with the Chief Minister, Fadnavis said, “Lathicharge by police was not right… I am apologising on behalf of the government. The CM has said the action will be taken against those who are responsible for it.”
Furthermore, he clarified that no senior official issued a lathi-charge directive to the Jalna Police last week. Fadnavis, who also looks after the home portfolio, said, “Such decisions (use of police force, etc.) are taken at the local level.”
“The Maharashtra government expresses regret for the use of force by police in Jalna district a few days back,” Fadnavis said.
On his meeting with CM Shinde, he added, “Today, we held a high-level meeting on the Maratha reservation. I have already spoken to protesters and we will resolve this issue systematically. Our government is serious about resolving the issues related to Maratha reservation.”
Opposition aggressive over the issue
Earlier today, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, asserted that the instruction for the lathi-charge originated from a telephone conversation emanating from the offices of the Chief Minister and the State Home Minister.
Additionally, senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh alleged that the police carried out a lathi-charge on protesters in Jalna district following a phone call originating from the Maharashtra home ministry.
The former State Home Minister also insisted on an investigation conducted by a retired judge to ascertain the identity of the individual who contacted the Jalna district superintendent of police and instructed them to carry out the lathi-charge on the protesters.
Jalna lathicharge sparked controversy
On Friday in Antarwali Sarathi village, Jalna district, law enforcement employed baton charges and deployed tear gas canisters to disperse a tumultuous crowd. This action was taken after demonstrators reportedly obstructed authorities from transferring a hunger-striking individual advocating for Maratha quota to a hospital.
During the unrest, numerous individuals sustained injuries, including 40 police officers, and over 15 state transport buses were set on fire.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Police Issues Traffic Advisory For WPL 2025 Matches At Brabourne Stadium In Churchgate; Details Inside

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police has issued a traffic advisory for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 T20 cricket matches scheduled at Brabourne Stadium in Churchgate from March 10 to March 15. The advisory aims to ensure smooth vehicular movement and minimize inconvenience to the public.
According to the notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Traffic, Pradnya Jedge, the restrictions will be in effect daily from 12 pm to 11:55 pm during the match days.
Traffic Restrictions & No Parking Zones
To prevent congestion, the Pay & Park facility on key roads near the stadium will be temporarily suspended, and parking will be prohibited in the following areas:
– Veer Nariman Road (Sunder Mahal Junction to Churchgate Junction)
– Dinshaw Vachha Road (Marine Plaza Junction to Western India Automobile Association Chowk)
– N.S Road (Sunder Mahal Junction to Air India Junction, both South & North Bound)
– Jamshethji Tata Road (CD Deshmukh Chowk to Churchgate Junction, both South & North Bound)
Additionally, all vehicles, except emergency services, will be prohibited from using these roads during the restricted hours.
Mumbai Indians Eye Top Spot In WPL 2025
On the sporting front, the Mumbai Indians will aim to climb to the top of the WPL 2025 points table, beginning with their match against the in-form Gujarat Giants on Monday.
Currently placed third with 8 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.267, Mumbai Indians have a crucial opportunity to secure first place by winning their upcoming matches against Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. A double victory would take them to 12 points, guaranteeing a top finish.
Finishing first is particularly important for Mumbai Indians as it would help them avoid playing a fourth match within six days, reducing player fatigue ahead of the knockout stage.
With both traffic arrangements and on-field action heating up, Mumbai is set for an exciting week of cricket and logistical management around Brabourne Stadium.
Maharashtra
ASI protects the dargah of Aurangzeb (may Allah be pleased with him)

Mumbai: On the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that this tomb is protected under the ASI Act and he held the Congress government responsible for this.
He said that the government will take a decision regarding Aurangzeb’s tomb, but it will not be done in a hurry. He said that before taking a decision regarding the tomb, the ASI Special Act will have to be amended or some other way will have to be adopted. On the other hand, the demand for removal and demolition of Aurangzeb’s tomb is gaining momentum.
BJP leader and MLA Nitesh Rane has said that just as bulldozers are run on religious places early in the morning, in the same way one day action will be taken on Aurangzeb’s tomb. After this statement of Nitesh Rane, the uproar has intensified.
Devendra Fadnavis, while speaking about Aurangzeb’s Samadhi on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, has revealed the government’s policy on its removal. He said that if needed, the Samadhi and Mazar will be removed by amending the ASI Act.
Aurangzeb died in 1707, he fought the Marathas for 27 years. As per his wish, he was buried in the premises of his Pir Sheikh Zainuddin Dargah. According to the information given in the death certificate, Rs 1.4 million was spent on his burial.
Maharashtra
Case filed against journalist for insulting Moin Miyan

Mumbai: Mumbra police have filed a case against Mumbai TV journalist Jain Syed for insulting the honour of Hazrat Maulana Moinuddin Ashraf alias Moin Miyan and hurting religious sentiments.
The complainant Mumbra resident Bilala Ahmed Muhammad Rafiq Qazi, 37, lodged a complaint at Mumbra police station stating that he received an objectionable and controversial video related to Moin Miyan on his mobile phone which aired objectionable content against Moin Miyan, causing outrage in Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) as Moinuddin Ashraf, also known as Moin Miyan, is also the head of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat and Sunni Jamiat Ulema (SJU).
This hurt the sentiments of his followers and relatives, following which the Mumbra police have registered a case against journalist Zain Sayed under Sections 299, 3(5) of the IPC for broadcasting controversial content against Moin Mian. The police are further investigating the matter.
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