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Mira Bhayandar: Rs 50 Crore Diverted From Uttan Slaughterhouse Project To Upcoming Balasaheb Thackeray Art Gallery

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Mira Bhayandar: Less than 24 hours after the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), rolled back the tender that was floated inviting bids for the construction of a slaughterhouse in Uttan, the state government authorities diverted funds amounting to Rs 50 crore for the upcoming art gallery in memory of Maharashtra’s iconic leader and Shiv Sena founder, late Balasaheb Thackeray.

About The Corrigendum Issued

As per the corrigendum issued by the state’s urban development department on 7, October, the funds meant for the slaughterhouse will now be pumped for the world-class art gallery which is coming up on a vast 1.80 lakh square feet plot which is tagged with a reservation of social forestation in the Golden Nest area of Bhayandar (east).

Notably, former BJP legislator Narendra Mehta had threatened to end his life by jumping off the main administration building of the civic body if the slaughterhouse project was not scrapped. Fearing law and order problems, MBMC’s public works department (PWD) rolled back the tender three days after it was floated on 3, October, inviting bids for the construction of the slaughterhouse. 

As per section 63 (12) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 reasonable and adequate provision has to be made by corporations for the construction or acquisition and maintenance of public markets and slaughter-houses and the regulation of all markets and slaughter-houses.  

In an apparent bid to avoid constraints before the likely imposition of the model code of conduct for the upcoming assembly elections, the state government hurriedly diverted the funds. 

About The Project

Designed to showcase the momentous era of the life and times of the iconic leader with a blend of modern-age technology, the majestic structure which had been proposed by Shiv Sena legislator Pratap Sarnaik will house special galleries that will not only display articles and books associated with the life of the Shiv Sena supremo but will also exhibit collection of his select political/ social cartoons, rare photographs, editorials and digitized versions of famous speeches in different languages, using multimedia audio technology. This apart from the amphitheatre, museum, e-library, music centre, study rooms, multi-purpose halls, conference room, cafeteria, and the replica of Raigad Fort which will serve as an entrance to bring back Shivaji Maharaj’s era to those visiting the memorial.

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Kenyan Woman Held At Mumbai Airport For Smuggling Cocaine Worth ₹6.65 Crore In Ingested Capsules

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Mumbai: The officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Sunday arrested a 43-year-old Kenyan woman for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 6.65 crore. The woman had ingested capsules containing cocaine and she purged six capsules during medical examination in a hospital.

According to sources, DRI Mumbai had specific intelligence which indicated that a female passenger Florence Awino Indangasi travelling from Nairobi to Mumbai might have concealed some narcotics substance.

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Mumbai Police Constable Arrested For Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl In Saat Rasta Area

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Mumbai: A shameful incident that tarnishes the image of the police uniform has come to light in the jurisdiction of Agripada Police Station. A police constable has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl in the Saat Rasta area. The shocking act was caught on CCTV, which played a key role in his arrest.

About The Case

According to police sources, the minor had stepped out of her building to collect prasad on Saturday when the 45-year-old constable began following her. When she tried to take the elevator, the constable allegedly stopped her, forcibly grabbed her hand, and dragged her up the stairs

According to Agripada police sources, the minor girl had stepped out of her building to collect prasad when the 45-year-old accused, who was present in the Surrounding area, started following her. When the minor girl enter the elevator, the constable allegedly stopped her and forcibly held her hand. He then reportedly dragged her up the staircase to the first floor of the building.

A police constable posted with the LA in Tardeo has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl in the Saat Rasta area. The  Shameful incident, which occurred on Saturday, came to light after the girl informed her mother, prompting her to lodge a police complaint.

Following the complaint, Agripada Police registered an FIR under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The constable was taken into custody on Sunday. Police officials said the incident was captured on CCTV, and the footage is being treated as vital evidence in establishing the constable’s role in the offence. The investigation is ongoing.

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Mumbai CFO Duped Of ₹1.93 Crores In Andheri To Scammer Impersonating As ‘Boss’ On Whatsapp

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Mumbai: A cyber fraud case has come forward from Mumbai’s western region cyber police, revealing a sophisticated cyber fraud operation that involved impersonation on WhatsApp, leading a senior finance executive to transfer Rs 1.93 crore from a company bank account. The plan focused on the chief financial officer (CFO) of a private firm in Andheri.

From April 12 to April 15, the CFO obtained messages from a mobile number impersonating the company’s director, which created an impression of authenticity, and The impersonator, asserting pressing business matters tied to a collaboration involving government officials and a private company, demanded a large payment. Confident in the sender’s identity, the CFO completed the transfer of Rs 1,93,06,000.

The deception came to light on April 15, when the impersonator asked for an extra Rs 3 crore. The CFO, feeling uneasy, reached out to the real director, who verified he had not made any such request, resulting in a quick notification to the authorities. A FIR was lodged on April 28.

After thorough technical analysis, police apprehended six suspects linked to the fraud. Shubham Bajirao Kunjir, aged 28, residing in Pune, was recognized as the main suspect, possessing the beneficiary account. Additional apprehended persons comprised Akshay Gorakh Shelke and Ujjwal Raj Kumar Singh, with their involvement still under scrutiny.

Additionally, Shubhamkumar Jaipal Singh Pardeshi arranged provisions and collected banking resources, while Aditya Dilip Shinde communicated transaction information according to a report by Mid Day. Iran Shivpal Mishra was involved in providing banking details to Chinese agents and transforming money into cryptocurrency.

Officials confiscated several gadgets, such as cell phones, computers, and banking-related materials. Inquiries showed the bank account in use had participated in several earlier cyber fraud cases. Officials urged the public to verify financial requests obtained digitally on their own and promote prompt reporting of any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

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