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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation anti-terror meet begins in Delhi

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The meeting of the Regional Anti-Terror structure (RATS) began here on Monday with an eye on curbing terror activities.

Delegations from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries are participating in the meeting.

The RATS is a permanent anti-terror unit under the ambit of the SCO-based in Uzbekistan. The main aim is to promote cooperation among the member countries against terrorism.

SCO chairmanship is by rotation for a year between the member states. India is currently heading the executive council as the chairman.

It is expected that discussion will be on the security situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban has used violence and it is feared that it could become a terror launch pad and drug smuggling hub, sources indicated.

Anti-terror teams from China, Pakistan, Russia and other Asian countries are participating in the meet from May 16 to 19.

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Mumbai Dandoshi Court dismisses Sameer Wankhede’s defamation case against Bads of Bollywood, Delhi High Court dismisses case

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Mumbai: IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation case against The Bads of Bollywood in the City Civil Court, Mumbai, Dandoshi. Wankhede had earlier filed a case in the Delhi High Court against The Bads of Bollywood, Netflix, Meetha and other agencies, which the court had dismissed saying that the matter was not within its jurisdiction, so Wankhede should file a case in Mumbai in this matter, after which the court has allowed Sameer Wankhede to file a defamation case in Mumbai. Today, Sameer Wankhede has officially filed a case against film actor Shah Rukh Khan’s company Red Chillies Entertainment and related social media platforms and has demanded damages. Earlier, Wankhede had demanded a compensation of Rs 2 crore and this compensation he is going to pay as a donation to the cancer hospital Tata Memorial Hospital.

Sameer Wankhede had arrested Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan in the Cordelia Cruise drugs case, after which Wankhede has been his target. In Bollywood, Wankhede has been criticized. In Bads of Bollywood, Sameer Wankhede has been described as a clown officer and an actor has been presented as his likeness, in which this character has committed a crime due to Sameer Wankhede’s malice and prejudice. Not only that, he has desecrated the national emblem and phrase by pointing his finger and saying “Satyamev Jeete”. The court accepted the petition in this matter for hearing and ordered the parties concerned to be present to file their reply on February 12 and has also issued summons, due to which Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan and Red Chillies Entertainment and other parties concerned have been shocked. In the petition, Wankhede has demanded compensation along with the removal and deletion of the controversial parts of the film.

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Mumbai: BMC hammers down on additional construction on footpaths of Mohammad Ali Road and Ibrahim Merchant Marg, action taken by ‘B Ward’ administrative division

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Mumbai: Unauthorised additional constructions on footpaths in South Mumbai’s Mohammad Ali Marg and Ibrahim Merchant Marg areas, which are known to be very busy commercial roads, were removed by the ‘B’ administrative division of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation today.

The action was taken under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone-1) Chanda Jadhoki, on the instructions of Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi. Mohammad Ali Marg is a major road connecting Bhandi Bazaar, Masjid Bunder and Byculla area. Ibrahim Merchant Marg is close to Nag Devi and Mandvi areas. Both these roads are very important from a commercial and traffic point of view. Unauthorised constructions were found on the footpaths on both these roads. It was also observed that unauthorised hawkers had set up shops in the area. This was creating obstacles for motorists and pedestrians to move on the footpaths.

In this backdrop, an eviction drive was launched by the ‘B’ administrative division of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Under which unauthorized hawkers and unauthorized constructions on the footpaths in this area were evicted. 7 unauthorized shops were removed. In addition, action was taken against 12 otters, sheet iron sheds, 10 bollards and 2 abandoned vehicles. To eliminate encroachments, evictions were carried out with the help of 04 vehicles, 02 JCBs and other equipment. During this operation, 40 officers and employees of the Municipal Corporation were deployed with adequate police force. Local citizens are expressing satisfaction with this operation. It is being informed by the Municipal Corporation administration that regular eviction action against unauthorized/extended constructions will continue in the future.

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Mumbai: Police impose strict security measures on graveyards and shrines during Shab-e-Barat, prohibitory orders

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Mumbai: Police has claimed that there will be strict security arrangements at graveyards and monasteries in view of Shab Barat, along with which there will be a blockade in the city. The police have also warned of action against those violating the triple seat and Motor Vehicle Act on Shab Barat. On Shab Barat in Mumbai, Muslims visit the graves of their ancestors and relatives and pray for their well-being. Parking and sitting of beggars around the graveyard have been banned, along with which security has also been tightened around the graveyard. This has been confirmed by the Mumbai Police.

In the backdrop of restoring law and order and order in Mumbai city, the police have imposed a prohibitory order on the gathering of more than five people. On the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti, DCP Akbar Pathan has issued this order. This order excludes graveyards, funerals, schools, colleges and funeral processions. This order will be in force from January 28 to February 11. Any kind of procession in public places will remain banned. If anyone violates it, action will be taken against him. This order has been issued by DCP Akbar Pathan.

In Mumbai, there will be special arrangements at shrines including graveyards in the backdrop of Shab Barat. In Mumbai, shrines will remain open throughout the night on Shab Barat. Along with this, Haji Ali Dargah will remain closed from 12 am to 3 am due to flooding. Mahim Dargah will remain open throughout the night. Meanwhile, the Dargah administration has also claimed to have taken all necessary steps and the Dargahs are fully prepared for Shab Barat. Along with this, volunteers have also been deployed here.

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