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Maharashtra Opposition slams UP CM Yogi’s road-show as politics of ‘religion and biz’

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 Maharashtra’s opposition parties on Thursday attacked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s “road show” for investors in Mumbai with the Congress and Shiv Sena-UBT labelling it as politics of “religion and business”.

Currently on a 2-day visit to Mumbai, Adityanath flagged off a road-show in south Mumbai on Thursday morning and then was closeted with representatives of India Inc, top bankers, business honchos, and film personalities to attract investments for the 3-day global investors meet scheduled in UP from February 10.

“Yogi is welcome to come and discuss investment prospects for UP… but what is the need for him to hold a road-show in Mumbai? It is nothing but politics of business and this must stop,” Shiv Sena MP and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut said.

Congress state President Nana Patole wondered what was the compulsion to hold a road-show in Mumbai to attract investments in UP when Adityanath is known for playing the politics of religion.

He suspected it was a ploy to divert Maharashtra’s investments to UP, but Raut warned such a move will not be tolerated.

Raut pointed out how Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis will be attending the upcoming World Economic Forum meet in Davos (Switzerland) next fortnight.

“Do you expect them (Shinde-Fadnavis) to carry out a road-show on the streets of Davos? Then why does Yogi come to conduct a road show in Mumbai,” he asked.

Involving Shinde and Fadnavis, Patole claimed that the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the state was toppled with the intention of moving out big projects and diverting huge investments from Maharashtra to Gujarat, UP and other BJP-ruled states.

“UP’s law and order situation is very bad. Yogi is bulldozing the homes of the poor, minorities, and Dalits and women are unsafe in his rule. Who will dare to invest in such a state where the CM plays politics of religion,” said Patole sharply.

Referring to Adityanath’s meetings with some Bollywood actors on Wednesday, Raut softened his stance, saying that if UP is keen on setting a film industry in that state, it would be welcome as the move could spur the development there.

“It was Dadasaheb Phalke who introduced the film industry and bequeathed it to the whole nation, it belongs to everybody… There are already very big film industries in the south, Andhra Pradesh and I feel the film business should come up in every state,” he said.

However, Raut said it would be naive if anybody feels that the film industry will shift from Mumbai or top stars will also go to settle there, but added that all would help contribute to the development of a film-city in UP.

Concurring, Patole said that earlier, Adityanath made attempts to grab and take away the film industry but after the efforts failed, the entire Bollywood was tarnished as a “den of drugs and vice”, especially during the tenure of the MVA.

“This is nothing but an attempt to undermine the state and reduce its importance, now with the help of the ‘khokha’ (cash) government and it won’t succeed,” he said.

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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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