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Nashik bus tragedy toll climbs to 12; Prez, PM express grief

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 The death toll in the Nashik bus accident rose to 12 with two more victims succumbing to their injuries, while another 28 are under treatment at different hospitals, officials said here on Saturday.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other leaders have expressed grief over the tragedy.

At around 5 am on Saturday, a private passenger bus belonging to Chintamani Travels rammed into a truck carrying diesel on the Aurangabad Road on the outskirts of Nashik.

The impact of the crash was so severe that the bus burst into flames, trapping many of the passengers who were sleeping at that early hour.

As per details available, the bus started from Yavatmal and was bound for Mumbai via Pusad and Pune, with over 30 passengers on board.

Ordering a probe into the incident, Shinde rushed to Nashik on Saturday afternoon and visited some of the victims undergoing treatment at the local hospitals.

The Prime Minister has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the 12 deceased persons, and Rs 50,000 each to the injured, while Shinde said that Rs 5 lakh each will be given to the families of the dead while the state will bear the full treatment expenses at public or private hospitals for the injured.

The spokespersons of Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena, along with Shinde group’s ministers have also condoled the tragic accident and demanded an in-depth probe into the matter.

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Class 12 Girl Brutally Murdered By Classmate Using Koyta In Baramati College; Post-Crime Visuals Surface

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Class 12 Girl Brutally Murdered By Classmate Using Koyta In Baramati College; Post-Crime Visuals Surface

Pune: In a shocking incident in Baramati on Monday, a grade 12th student was brutally murdered by his classmate on the campus of Tuljaram Chaturchand College. Both the victim and accused were minor and the police have arrested the suspect, reports say.

The incident took place on Monday morning around 11.30 am after a heated argument between the two classmates. In the rage of anger one of them attacked another by a sharp weapon (koyta) after which the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. However, he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors. Police soon reached the spot and arrested the attackers, reports say, adding that one more classmate was involved in the attack.

The incident has sent shockwaves across Maharashtra. MP from Baramati and NCP (SP) Supriya Sule slammed the government for the crippling law and order in the state amid rising crimes. “A youth was killed in a broad daylight in the Baramati college is shocking and unfortunate. The law order is deteriorating day by day and criminals have are left with no fear,” Sule posted on X.

She added that, the incidents of people roaming around with a sword, koyta or pistols have increased. The Gundaraj in Maharashtra has because of failure of Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, taking our state years back,” the NCP (SP) added.

Further investigation in case is underway.

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Maharashtra government’s big decision, cow given the status of Gau Mata

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Breaking News: Maharashtra government's big decision, cow given the status of Gau Mata

Maharashtra government took a big decision on Monday and announced to give the status of Gomata to cow. The Mahayuti government of Maharashtra issued an order in this regard. Today’s cabinet meeting was called in which this was discussed. After the discussion, the Maharashtra government announced to give the status of Gomata to cow.

Shinde government gave approval

Taking a decision in this regard, the Maharashtra government said that keeping in view the status of the native cow in Indian culture since the Vedic period, the usefulness of the milk of the native cow in human diet, the important place of the dung and cow urine of the native cow in Ayurveda medicine, Panchagavya treatment system and organic agricultural systems, it has been approved to declare the native cows as “Rajya Mata Gau Mata” from now onwards.

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Mumbai: Demolition Of Illegal Portion Of Dharavi Mosque Underway After Massive Uproar

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Mumbai: Demolition Of Illegal Portion Of Dharavi Mosque Underway After Massive Uproar

Mumbai: Demolition efforts began at the Mahboob-e-Subhaniya Mosque in Dharavi in the wee hours of Monday in order to eliminate the illegal portion of the structure. The razing efforts were focused on a minaret, with a green curtain erected around the section as wooden supports were used for the dismantling process. According to reports, the demolition was peacefully carried out by the mosque authorities.

Protests In Dharavi Against Demolition

The uproar surrounding the structure escalated on September 21 when the mosque committee requested a week to dismantle the illegal portion of the structure themselves. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had deemed a 20-foot minaret of the mosque illegal.

Tensions in the area escalated earlier that day when thousands of Dharavi residents took to the streets to oppose the BMC’s demolition plans. Protesters prevented municipal officials from entering the lane where the mosque is located, leading to a standoff. Crowds gathered outside the Dharavi police station, blocking roads and voicing their opposition.

In connection with the protests, three individuals were arrested by the police for obstructing government work, inciting riots and damaging public property.

Provocative Posts Led To Protest In Dharavi

According to police reports, several provocative social media posts from anonymous accounts called for mass participation in the Dharavi protests. As a result, an estimated 5,000 people gathered, with many participants reportedly coming from outside the area. During the demonstration, two Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) vans were vandalised, their front glass shattered by bamboo sticks and stones.

The large crowd also caused major traffic disruption. However, both the Dharavi police and traffic police managed to clear the roads by making loudspeaker announcements. Fortunately, the crowd complied, allowing buses and vehicles to pass, preventing further escalation of the situation.

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