Maharashtra
RTI: Modi govt ‘crushes’ hinterland terror, only 7 attacks in 8 years

The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come out with flying colours in curbing hinterland terror, with only seven such extremist attacks notched in the past over eight years of the NDA rule, a RTI reply has revealed here.
Besides, there has been minimal loss of lives, 11 civilians and 11 security personnel killed, and injuries sustained by 52 civilians and 44 by security forces, from 2014-till date.
These and other significant revelations came in a RTI reply by the Union Home Ministry to Pune-based activist Prafful Sarda.
“I had sought details of all terror strikes that took place in India, from 2004 till date, implying, during the UPA tenure of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the NDA government of Prime Minister Modi,” Sarda said.
The RTI reply provides startling details of the UPA regime from 2004-2013, a total of 42 hinterland terror attacks killing 853 civilians and 18 security personnel, and leaving 3,147 civilians injured, with zero casualties on the security side.
The data indicates that 2008 and 2006 were the worst years in terms of extremist strikes in the hinterlands, recording 306 and 238 civilian deaths plus 833 and 1,266 civilian injuries, respectively.
In 2008, which includes the dastardly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, 18 security personnel were killed and 9 terrorists from Pakistan were killed while one Ajmal Kasab was caught alive, tried and secretly hanged on November 21, 2012.
The other major incidents of 2008 include: attacks in Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Jaipur in May, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad in July, Delhi and Mehrauli, Malegaon and Gujarat, all in September, Agartala, Imphal and Assam, all in October.
The 2006 data comprises the terror strikes in Ahmedabad railway station (February 19), Mumbai 7/11 serial bomb blasts in suburban trains (July 11), and the Malegaon blasts (September 8).
The RTI reply by the Ministry’s Director (CT-I) & CPIO Chanchal Yadav had provided the details pertaining only to terror hits or bomb blasts in the �hinterland’ of India, or the civilian areas.
“Its puzzling why the officer restricted the reply to �hinterland’ regions, and conveniently omitted the crucial terror activities in the border states. So, this doesn’t reveal the true picture of how many times the country was really targeted between 2014-till date both on the borders and interiors,” said Sarda.
The activist pointed out that the Centre has named the state �police’ as the first responder to any terrorist/criminal activities, and thereby appears to “club together terror-crime incidents” in the country.
Sarda said the CPIO has directed the RTI queries for Jammu & Kashmir, Left Wing Extremism (Maoist/Naxalism) and North-East to the concerned departments, but their responses are awaited.
However, the Centre has taken various critical administartive and legislative measures to rein in hinterland terrorism in the past 18 years.
The initiatives are: augmenting the Central Armed Police strength, capacity building of special forces, modernising the (state) Police forces, tighter immigration controls, upgrading intelligence set-up and coastal security, and giving more teeth to the UAP and NIA acts.
Crime
Maharashtra: 31-Year-Old Govt Officer Accuses Husband Of Installing Spy Cameras In Bedroom, Dowry Harassment; Case Filed

Pune: A Maharashtra government officer has alleged her husband secretly installed spy cameras in their bedroom to record her private moments, and subjected her to mental and physical harassment by demanding Rs 1.5 lakh dowry, police said.
About The Case
The 31-year-old woman alleged her husband, also a government employee, had installed cameras in the bathroom, too, the police said on Tuesday.
Based on the woman’s complaint, the police have registered a case against her husband, mother-in-law, three sisters-in-law and husbands of two sisters-in-law under sections 85 (cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a woman), 115 (2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, they said.
The woman, a Class-2 officer in a state government department, was harassed physically and mentally by her husband and his family members, the police said, citing the complaint.
“The woman has alleged she was subjected to mental and physical harassment by her husband and his relatives, who pressured her to get Rs 1.5 lakh from her parental home to pay installments of car. When she refused to bring the money, she was beaten up,” an official from Ambegaon police station said.
The woman also alleged her husband installed spy cameras in their bedroom to record her private moments and threatened to make them viral if she did not fulfil his demand, the official said.
A probe was on into the complaint, the police added.
Crime
Thane: Man Who Brutally Attacked Kicked, Punched Receptionist In Kalyan Clinic Arrested; Girl Suffers Severe Injuries

Thane: A horrifying incident took place at a clinic in Kalyan where a drunk man, identified as Gopal Jha, has brutally assaulted a young receptionist simply because she refused him entry to visit the doctor as the doctor was attending another patient.
The confrontation led to Gopal Jha punching, dragging her by hair, and repeatedly punching her. The whole incident was captured on the clinic’s CCTV Camera. The incident took place on the evening hours of July 21.
Act Caught On Camera:
Kalyan’s reception faced a brutal attack from Gokul Jha, a criminal with a prior record, in a private hospital located in the Nandivali area. The receptionist is currently receiving treatment at Janaki Hospital, where Dr. Moin Sheikh reported significant injuries, including marks on her neck, legs, and chest.
There are concerns that she may face paralysis due to the violent attack, and she is under observation for her injuries. MNS Deputy Mayor Yogesh Gavanhe and Deepak Karande played a crucial role in apprehending Gokul Jha from the Newali area in Ambernath and transporting him to the Manpada police station in Dombivli.
Ranjit Jha, Gokul’s brother, was also arrested. Gokul has a history of robbery and assault cases in Kalyan’s Kolshewadi Ulhasnagar area. Allegations have surfaced that he was involved in collecting payments from local hawkers. Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Zende indicated that further interrogation will be conducted to ensure appropriate punishment for the accused following their court appearance in Kalyan.
Maharashtra
Record 102 Job Fairs On Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ Birthday See 57,000 Registrations, 27,000 Employed In Single Day

Mumbai: On the occasion of Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji’s birthday, the state-wide Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Job Fair organized by the Department of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship witnessed a record 57,000 youth registering, and 27,000 youth securing employment in a single day.
Skill Development Minister Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha stated that the department undertook this unique initiative so that the youth of the state could make the Chief Minister’s birthday unforgettable, marking a new chapter in their careers. He was speaking at the job fair organized at Sharda Mandir High School, Gamdevi, Mumbai.
About The Event
This event was jointly organized by the District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Mumbai City, and Sharda Mandir High School. Over 100 such fairs were held across Maharashtra.
Minister Lodha added that the Hon Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji has the vision for development and has taken Maharashtra to new heights, has focused special attention on youth employment. Accordingly, this initiative was conducted. Thousands of dreams of the youth are being fulfilled through these job fairs, setting them on the path to a bright future. Minister Lodha expressed confidence that such initiatives would continue under the Chief Minister’s guidance.
Through the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Job Fairs organized across Maharashtra, thousands of youth are getting opportunities to work in private as well as government corporations. Employment opportunities are being provided in sectors like industry, information technology, insurance, logistics, management, and services.
At the job fair held at Sharda Mandir High School, Gamdevi, Mumbai, a total of 25 establishments participated, including five government corporations. About 500 young men and women registered for this particular fair.
While the main objective of these fairs is to facilitate employment, the Skill Development Department is also providing information about government schemes and guidance on self-employment, informed Assistant Commissioner of the Skill Development Department, Shailesh Bhagat. Skill Development Guidance Officers Vidya Shinge and Mukesh Sankhe were also present on the occasion.
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