Maharashtra
Massive Wooden Hoarding Collapses At Sahajanand Chowk In Kalyan; Several Vehicles Damaged, None Injured
Thane: A wooden hoarding collapsed in Thane district’s Kalyan area on Friday morning, crushing three vehicles, report citing officials. The incident occurred around 10.30 am at the busy Sahajanand Chowk in the Kalyan area.
Despite the severity of the crash, there are no reports of any injuries so far reportedly in the accident. Kalyan Tehsildar Sachin Shejal told the hoarding came crashing down on three vehicles parked below it.
CCTV Footage Captures Crash
A CCTV footage of the crash has surfaced on the internet showing terrifying scenes of the collapse amid incessant rains in the area. In the video, one can see a thunderbolt, which probably struck the hoarding. Within moments, the massive hoarding can be seen coming down on the cars parked underneath.
Woman Narrowly Escapes Crash
A woman can be seen narrowly escaping the collapse as she passes from the sight within the nick of the moment of crash. However, another man with an umbrella can be seen entering the area at the right moment of the collapse. There are no injuries reported in the crash
A team has been sent to the spot and rescue operations are underway, the official confirmed, ruling out the possibility of anyone being trapped under it. The exact size of the hoarding was not immediately known. There are no reports of any action taken in the matter.
About Ghatkopar Hoarding Collapse
This incident comes to light months after a massive hoarding collapsed in Ghatkopar due to very heavy rains and gusty winds. The billboard in the Ghatkopar area on May 13 came crashing down amid strong winds, leaving 17 dead and 64 injured as it left several people trapped underneath.
Several officials and directors of the media company that erected the hoarding faced action in the case which is still under investigation. Additionally, BMC also took action against several unauthorised hoardings in the city by taking them down with immediate effect.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: Oshiwara School Receives Bomb Threat Email By ‘Afzal Gang’
Mumbai: Officials at Ryan Global School in Oshiwara received an email bomb threat on Thursday morning, according to police. The police, a bomb detection squad and a dog squad arrived at the school immediately and conducted a search operation for almost an hour, but did not find anything suspicious, officials said.
The email claimed that the ‘Afzal gang’ had planted a bomb in the school. A private school in Navi Mumbai also received a threatening email on Thursday. The Mumbai Police said that local authorities and the bomb squad had reached the spot and were investigating the premises.
the administration stated that it was just a rumour. The police have launched a search for the person behind the threat and have appealed to school administrators and parents to remain vigilant.
Bollywood
Maharashtra Government Might Pay ₹9 Crore To Shah Rukh Khan Over ‘Mannat’
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is likely to approve a petition by actor Shah Rukh Khan secking a refund of around Rs 9 crore, which, according to him, is the excess payment made to the collector, Mumbai Suburban District (MSD), for the land on which his home, ‘Mannat’ stands.
The sprawling residential bungalow, jointly owned by the actor and his wife, Gauri Khan at Band Stand, Bandra West, is on a land parcel leased by the state government to the original owner, who decided to sell it to the Khans after the refund sought by actor, wife for excess payment on land where their home ‘Mannat’ stands government approved the deal.
The property, spread over 2, 446 square metres, was transferred in the names of Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan through a registered agreement. Before this, the state; being the original title holder, had levied its share of unearned income, which is calculated based on the difference between the market price and the ready reckoner price.
Later, the Khans decided to take advantage of the state government policy that allows the conversion of the leased property (Class 2) to complete ownership (Class 1). The duo paid 25 per cent of the ready reckoner price in March 2019 as per the state policy, which was calculated at approximately Rs27.50 crore.
Later, sources say, Khan found out about an ‘unintentional error’ on the part of the state government while calculating the conversion fee. It is said the value of the bungalow, instead of the piece of land, was taken into account in the process of the calculation of the conversion fee.
The ‘unintentional error’ by the authorities was noticed by the Khans in September 2022 and Gauri Khan made a representation before the collector, MSD, seeking a refund of the excess amount, which is said to be Rs9 crore. The collector has forwarded it to the state government for final approval, sources told the FPJ Once approved, the excess payment will be refunded, state officials said.
Maharashtra
Delhi polls: CM Atishi asks EC to restore Punjab Police protection for Kejriwal
New Delhi, Jan 24: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, in a letter to the Election Commission on Friday, accused a conspiracy to physically harm AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal. She criticized Delhi Police for lapses in security and called for the reinstatement of his Punjab Police protection.
Addressing a press conference, CM Atishi alleged lapses by Delhi Police in protecting Kejriwal, who has a Z-plus security cover, and blamed BJP workers for attacking the former CM and his vehicle during campaigning on several occasions since October.
“Delhi residents love Kejriwal and they will not pardon the BJP for these acts. Every attack on Kejriwal adds to the love of the public for him,” she said, seeking restoration of Punjab Police security for Kejriwal.
She said BJP workers and the Delhi Police are working together to cause harm to Kejriwal. “Not a single person has been arrested for attacks on Kejriwal. No action has been taken against any Delhi Police personnel,” she said, seeking an audit of Kejriwal’s security arrangement and threat to him.
Atishi mentioned several instances of attacks and breach of security of Kejriwal including October 24 in Vikaspuri, November 30 in Malviya Nagar, January 18 in New Delhi constituency, and in Hari Nagar on Thursday.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said police from his state provided security to Kejriwal as there was credible input of threat to Kejriwal’s life in Punjab and Delhi.
“A Z-plus security protectee needs to be provided security wherever he goes in the country,” he said.
CM Mann said that the AAP has no faith in Delhi Police and their personnel are helping the BJP candidates.
Mann said we have approached the ECI seeking “free and fair” ground for contesting the election. “We have said that we are not satisfied with the security being provided to Kejriwal. Since the security set up in Delhi is stretched for protecting the city ahead of R-Day, we want permission to provide our security,” he said.
The Punjab Chief Minister also dismissed allegations of rival parties in Delhi that vehicles from his state were being used in the AAP campaign in the city. “They are losing the elections and their hatred for Punjabis is visible in such remarks. Are all vehicles in Delhi with number plates of other states carrying goons?” he asked.
Earlier, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that following instructions from the EC and the Delhi Police, they have withdrawn components of the Punjab Police deployed for the security of the former Chief Minister.
“From time to time, we get reports of threats to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal and we share them with agencies concerned. Following the directions of the Delhi police and the Election Commission today, we withdrew the component of the Punjab police in the security of Kejriwal ji,” Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav told the media in Patiala.
Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 5 and the results will be declared on February 8.
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