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Maha Minister Malik claims Wankhede warned him of ‘dire consequences’

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In a shocking revelation, Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik on Sunday alleged that Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede had threatened him with “dire consequences” several months ago.

The incident happened, Malik said, when he learnt of the NCB Zonal Director’s allegedly fake caste certificate and some Mumbai reporters conveyed the message that “Wankhede is very upset with you… there could be dire consequences of all this.”

“It was after this incident that he arrested my son-in-law in a fake drugs case and kept him inside jail for over eight months. The intention was that even if I raised the matter of his forged caste papers, nobody would take it seriously and label it as vendetta,” Malik told media persons.

However, the Nationalist Congress Party leader said he made it clear to Wankhede’s messengers that he would make an all-out expose on all his wrongs and place it before the people.

“During the recent action and arrest of Aryan Khan, his father Shah Rukh Khan was told that because I (Malik) am pursuing the matter, his (Aryan’s) release was getting delayed. Officials and acquaintances tried to build indirect pressures vide the superstar,” Malik alleged.

Moreover, attempts were made to brainwash and pressurise him even through his own family members, including a lawyer-son, who pleaded with him to drop the Wankhede matter.

“Many officials and other known persons cautioned me that the narcotic business is very big with huge stakes, and I could even be killed for it. I said I will die when I have to, but will not be deterred from unravelling the truth,” Malik said.

He added that Wankhede had met Union MoS for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale and other Dalit party leaders in the past as he was “so unnerved” by the fake caste certificate matter.

On Sunday, Wankhede’s father Dnyandev and wife Kranti called on Athawale and dismissed Malik’s allegations of conversion as an outcome of vendetta, while the Minister threw his weight behind the Wankhede family.

“Malik says we deprived a Dalit of his rights… We are also Dalits. If you have anything to say, go to the court. My son or I have never converted,” said Dnyandev Wankhede.

Malik had alleged that the process began from 2015 and Dawood became Dnyandev, Yasmeen became Jasmine and she divorced her Muslim husband who is not settled in Europe, plus Sameer Wankhede and his sister Jasmine did not convert because they born Muslim as their father had converted.

“I have repeatedly stated that this is not about caste-religion but about a fake Scheduled Caste certificate on the basis of which Sameer Wankhede has snatched the job of a deserving Dalit boy or girl. I will fight till the end,” he declared.

He hit out at the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Vice Chairman Arun Halder, who had said that Sameer Wankhede had not converted.

“Halder may be a BJP leader but he is appointed to a Constitutional post and he must uphold its dignity. He must first conduct a probe into the matter, and submit his report to Parliament, instead of giving comments to the media,” he said.

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Mumbai braces for heavy rain today, orange alert in several other Maharashtra districts

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Mumbai: An orange alert is in place for Mumbai and nearby areas with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph.

After warning of thunderstorms in Delhi and issuing an orange alert for Mumbai, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of Konkan and Goa.

The weather department also predicted very heavy rain for a few places in Assam, Meghalaya, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, and Madhya Maharashtra.

With a red alert in place, authorities have advised people to stay alert for any worsening weather conditions and be prepared to shift to safer locations if necessary.

Orange alert for Mumbai

An orange alert is in place for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Sindhudurg, and the ghats of Pune and Satara, with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph.

Mumbai is under an orange alert for May 24.

IMD predicts moderate rainfall in Goa

The weather department has predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds blowing at speeds of 40-50 kmph over Konkan and Goa from May 23 to 29. 

There is also a forecast for very heavy rainfall at a few places between May 23 and 25, with chances of extremely heavy rain on May 25.

The IMD had issued a red alert for Raigad and Ratnagiri on May 23, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.

Pre-monsoon showers likely in Delhi 

As part of the pre-monsoon activity, Delhi is expected to see partly cloudy skies with chances of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday.

According to the IMD:

May 24: Thunderstorms and rainfall likely

May 25 and 26: Partly cloudy skies with possible thunder and lightning

May 27: Rain or thundershowers predicted

Kerala: Heavy rains trigger red alerts, fishing banned

Normal life was disrupted in several parts of Kerala on Friday as heavy rains lashed the state. The IMD issued a red alert in Thiruvananthapuram for three hours in the evening due to the likelihood of intense rain and surface winds reaching up to 50 kmph.

Earlier, the IMD announced that the monsoon is likely to hit Kerala within the next two days, with widespread rainfall expected throughout the week.

Coastal and inland regions are expected to experience strong winds. Fishing has been banned along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts from May 24 to 27.

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has forecast high waves up to 3.5 meters along the coast on Saturday.

Thunderstorms, gusty winds till May 27 in Andhra Pradesh

The IMD has predicted five consecutive days of thunderstorms in Andhra Pradesh from May 23 to 27, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds up to 60 kmph.

Thunderstorms are likely in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), and Rayalaseema

Heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated areas of NCAP and Yanam on May 27.

“No major change in maximum temperatures is expected from Day 1 (May 23) to Day 7 (May 29) over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam,” the IMD said.

The state has already recorded ‘large excess’ rainfall between May 1 and 21, with an average of 88.5 mm, compared to the normal 39.2 mm.

Jharkhand braces for thunderstorms, strong winds

The IMD has forecast widespread thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds across Jharkhand for the coming days, with below-normal maximum temperatures expected to continue until May 29.

The IMD has also forecast “cumulatively large excess rainfall” from May 30 to June 5.

“Thunderstorms with surface wind of 40-50 km per hour accompanied by rain are likely to occur at a few places over Chatra, Garhwa, Gumla, Hazaribag, Koderma, Latehar, Lohardaga, Palamu and Ranchi on Friday,” Anand added.

The met official siad, “An orange alert of thunderstorms and winds with maximum speed up to 60 kmph was issued for southern, central and north-east parts of the state.”

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ISI agent Jyoti Malhotra’s visit to Mumbai, who did he meet during his visit to Mumbai, where did he stay and who supported him, the investigation continues

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JYOTI MALHOTRA

Mumbai: Mumbai Pakistani spy Jyoti Malhotra also inspected Mumbai. This came to light during the investigation of Jyoti. Jyoti had collected secret information and details of important places for Pakistani intelligence agency ISI. Jyoti has also provided details of Indian places in Pakistan by uploading activities related to the itinerary on YouTube. After Jyoti’s visit to Mumbai, now the agencies have started the process of collecting details related to her visit. Jyoti visited Mumbai in 2023 and during this time she also visited three cities. Jyoti’s mobile phone and laptop have also been seized. Jyoti came to Mumbai on 12 May 2023 by Rajdhani Express.

On May 14, she visited many places in the city. She also used to do photography and videography. She reached Mumbai on 20 July 2023 by Garib Rath Express and recorded and collected details of many places for a few days. She came to Mumbai by plane on 3 October 2023 and stayed here for 22 days. During this time she also traveled to Mumbai by metro train and other means. Videography and Tropical Channel also shared details of her visit to Delhi by plane on October 25, 2024, three visits to Mumbai and inspection and observation of the city, visit to Mumbai by luxury bus in July, visit to Ahmedabad by Kankoli Express in August and visit to Delhi by Punjab Mail in 2024.

Jyoti is making many important revelations in the investigation. During her visit to Mumbai, she also visited Lalbagh Ka Raja. Whom she contacted here during her visit to Mumbai and what was the motive behind it is being investigated. Jyoti has not only traveled to India, but she has also traveled to various countries. Even the ISI in Pakistan has hosted her. She has given many secret information about India to Pakistan. Not only this, investigation is also going on to find out what information and details of important establishments Jyoti has given to Pakistan during her visit to Mumbai, and the process of questioning Jyoti’s associates and contacts is also going on. NIA is also interrogating Jyoti.

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Muslim organizations’ legal action to register case against Kirit Somaiya

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Mumbai: Muslim organizations have now started legal proceedings against Mumbai BJP leaders and former MP Kirit Somaiya. In an important meeting of Muslim elders and scholars in the Mumbai Peace Committee, it was decided that a case should be registered against Kirit Somaiya for disturbing communal harmony in Mumbai city, creating enmity between two communities, and spreading religious hatred. Applications should be filed in various police stations of the city to register a case against Kirit Somaiya. Despite all these legal proceedings, if the police is unable to register a case against Kirit Somaiya, then they should approach the court against it. Muslim organizations have also decided to knock on the door of the court if the case is not registered.

Mumbai Peace Committee President Fareed Sheikh said that the atmosphere of the city has deteriorated due to the provocations of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and the loudspeaker removal campaign against mosques. There is also a risk of communal violence and religious hatred. This has also created a rift between Hindus and Muslims. Therefore, a request has been made to the Mumbai Police to register a case against Kirit Somaiya. At the same time, we have also demanded that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis take action against the mischievous leaders because this is deteriorating the atmosphere of Maharashtra. Maulana Ijaz Ahmed Kashmiri, the preacher and imam of Handiwala Mosque, said that the provocation of Kirit Somaiya regarding the removal of loudspeakers from mosques in Mumbai has led to communal tension and in such a situation, a law and order problem has arisen in Maharashtra and Mumbai.

He said that this meeting was held regarding the issue of loudspeakers in mosques as well as the legal action against Kirit Somaiya’s provocation, in which it was decided that NGOs and organizations will approach the police stations to register a case against Kirit Somaiya. If a case is not registered despite all these requests, then the court should be approached soon. He said that it is very important to stop leaders like Kirit Somaiya to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in Mumbai. Kirit Somaiya has started a campaign to make Mumbai free of loudspeakers, due to which he visits police stations within the limits of mosques and tries to put pressure on police officers, due to which there is law and order here. The problem of discipline arises. In all these situations, there is a risk of tension in Mumbai. Therefore, we also demand from the government to take action against leaders like Kirit Somaiya and make efforts to maintain peace and order in Mumbai city. Maulana Anis Ashrafi, Naeem Sheikh, Shakir Sheikh, APCR head Aslam Ghazi, Advocate Abdul Karim Pathan were also present in this meeting.

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