Mumbai: Minister of State for Home Affairs Yogesh Kadam has expressed heartfelt gratitude towards the Mumbai Police for their dedicated service in ensuring the safety and security of devotees during the Ganesh festival.

Highlighting the significance of the festival, Kadam said that Ganeshotsav is marked by a surge of devotees, the beats of drums, the sound of aartis, and massive crowds during immersions. Despite such overwhelming gatherings, the police stand vigil day and night to safeguard devotees.

Recalling incidents of stampedes in different parts of the country in the past year, Kadam noted that even though lakhs of devotees gather in Mumbai every year for immersions, the festivities pass peacefully and securely. “The credit for this goes entirely to the discipline and dedicated efforts of the Mumbai Police,” he said.

“Working 12 to 16 hours continuously, standing for hours in the sun or rain, managing crowds and traffic, and patiently communicating with people while respecting their emotions — even in such challenging circumstances, the sense of duty reflected on the faces of police officers is truly commendable,” Kadam remarked.

He further stated that the spirit of service, patience, and dedication of the Mumbai Police guarantees peace and safety during the festival. Calling them the “unsung heroes in the crowd,” Kadam said their efforts ensure that Mumbaikars can celebrate the festival in a safe environment.

Appreciating the disciplined tradition of Maharashtra Police, the minister added, “The service-oriented approach and commitment of the Mumbai Police are the real strength of the state’s security system. I wholeheartedly salute their dedication and sense of duty.”

The central government has announced the release of a commemorative postal stamp and quaternary coin in memory of Acharya Shri Jawaharlal Ji Maharaj, a revered Jain saint, reformer, and national figure whose 150th birth anniversary is being observed this year.

Mumbai-based social and cultural organisation, Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, which has been pursuing this initiative for the last two decades, said that the honour marks a moment of profound cultural and historical significance for the nation. A gazette notification for the commemorative coin was issued by the finance ministry on September 1.

Siddharth Bothra, trustee, Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, Mumbai, expressed gratitude for the government decision. “This is a proud moment not just for the Jain community, but for the entire nation. Honouring Acharyaji with a commemorative stamp and coin is a recognition of his immense contributions to India’s freedom, social reforms, and nation-building.”

The acharya was advisor to national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Morarji Desai, who sought his guidance on matters of national importance, inspired by his wisdom and moral authority.

The saint actively supported the freedom movement, promoted the principle of non-violence, and use of swadeshi products and ideals. He campaigned against caste-based discrimination, and championed the cause of women’s education. Communities. He opposed blind faith and promoted the establishment of institutions to provide medical and educational aid to the poor. “His ideas about education of girls and caste-based discrimination were modern for the times,” said Bothra.

The Jaskaran Bothra Foundation has sent an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to preside over the national-level ceremony to release the commemorative stamp and coin. The event will bring together saints, monks, spiritual leaders, eminent dignitaries, and followers from across the country.  

Mumbai: The Kandivali police arrested three individuals for the murder of a 60-year-old man. The accused have been identified as Avdhesh Chauhan, Sanjay Chauhan, and Kamlesh Chauhan. They forced their way into the residence of the deceased, Ramlakhan Yadav, claiming it belonged to them, and physically assaulted him. During treatment, Yadav succumbed to his injuries at Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali West.

According to the police, on September 5, the accused forcibly entered Yadav’s residence, claimed ownership of the property, and began verbally abusing and physically assaulting him and his family. They attacked them with sticks, bamboo, stumps, and stones, causing Yadav to sustain serious injuries. His family rushed him to Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali West, where doctors treated him, after which he was discharged and returned home.

The next day, he complained of chest pain, and his family brought him back to Shatabdi Hospital at around 5.30 pm. While undergoing treatment in the ICU, doctors declared him dead at around 7.45 pm.

The Kandivali police registered a case under Section 109 (1) (attempt to murder) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and subsequently arrested the accused.