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Waqf board issues notice on Minara Masjid Trust properties: Mumbai

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Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Board of Waqf has issued a notice to Minara Masjid Trust stating that the latter is a Waqf board property and cautioning anyone from illegally renting or selling it. The notice dated January 10, 2023, is signed by the chief executive officer of the board.

Waqf board issued notice to Minara Masjid

The Minara Masjid is one of the prominent mosques in the city on Mohammed Ali Road, Pydhonie. “We have issued a precautionary notice after some complaints were made to us regarding the sale and renting of Waqf properties. Around 15 notices were issued last month of which four to five are in Mumbai. In case of Minara Masjid, this notice is a precautionary one telling people to not get into any such transaction,” said Junaid Sayyad, Chief Executive Officer of Waqf Board Maharashtra.

The letter states that illegal renting, selling and change of name of Waqf properties can lead to a jail term of up to two years and if the board comes to know of it, a criminal case will be filed. “We received complaints of some such activities. These are not within the masjid but part of masjid trust properties,” said Sayyad.

Minara Masjid officials challenged the notice

A Waqf property is one that is given under charity and dedicated to the god. “I am out of India and I am not aware of this notice but we are not Waqf property. A Waqf property is one that is dedicated to Allah. We are an English Trust and have challenged the Waqf tag. We are already in the Supreme Court over this. There are some people who file complaints and counter complaints with Waqf to get the property in their name. They say you are not allowing us and sowe will get our name on the property for free through Waqf,” said Abdulwahab Latif, managing trustee of Minara Masjid Trust.

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Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

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Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.

According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.

The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.

Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.

This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.

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Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

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Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.

Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.

Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.

Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.

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59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

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Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.

Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.

Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.

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