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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: FIR Filed Against Shinde Sena Worker For Spreading Fake MNS Letter

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Mumbai: In the Sewree Assembly constituency, the Mahayuti refrained from fielding a candidate against the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). In return, a fake letter falsely claiming that the MNS would support the bow-and-arrow symbol of the Shinde faction’s candidate in the Worli Assembly constituency was circulated.

This forged letter bore the fake signature of MNS chief Raj Thackeray. Following this, MNS worker Akrur Patkar filed a complaint at the Agripada Police Station. Based on this complaint, further action is being taken. The FIR has been registered against Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction ) worker Rajesh Kusale under sections 336(2), 336(4), 353(2), and 171(1) of BNS. The police are investigating the matter further.

About The Letter

In the Sewree constituency, the Mahayuti honored the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) by not fielding a candidate against them. As a gesture of responsibility, MNS decided to support the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) in the Worli constituency by endorsing the bow-and-arrow symbol to prevent the division of Hindu votes.

A letter with such claims, written on the MNS letterhead, was circulated online. The letter falsely carried the forged signature of MNS president Raj Thackeray. Following a complaint lodged by MNS worker Akrur Patkar, the Agripada Police Station registered a case against Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) worker Rajesh Kusale.

According to MNS worker Akrur Patkar’s statement to the police, on November 20, the day of the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 voting, Patkar was at Dhobi Ghat with MNS candidate for the Worli Assembly constituency, Sandeep Deshpande. Around 8 AM, Patkar received a photo of a letter on his phone from Rajesh Kusale.

The letter, without any date, claimed that since the Mahayuti honored the MNS by not fielding a candidate in the Sewree constituency, the MNS had decided to support the bow-and-arrow symbol of the Shinde faction’s candidate in Worli to prevent the division of Hindu votes. The letter was written on MNS letterhead and bore the forged signature of MNS chief Raj Thackeray.

To verify the authenticity of the letter, Sandeep Deshpande contacted Raj Thackeray, who confirmed that no such letter existed. Additionally, Kusale also sent a video to Patkar, asking him to keep it confidential. The video reiterated the claim of MNS’s support for the bow-and-arrow symbol in Worli.

Considering this as an act of spreading false information and misleading voters, Ankur Patkar filed a complaint against Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) karyakrta and ex Shakhapramukh Rajesh Kusale. Based on the complaint, an FIR has been registered at the Agripada Police Station, and further investigation is underway.

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Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

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Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.

According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.

The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.

Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.

This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.

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Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

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Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.

Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.

Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.

Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.

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59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

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Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.

Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.

Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.

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