Holiday for Gokak schools till July 8
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan on Friday issued the order announcing the holiday from June 30 to July 8, under Section 163 of BNSS. The last time the fair was organised was 10 years ago.
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Belagavi: After a gap of 10 years, the vibrant and much-awaited Mahalakshmi fair, also known as Mahalakshmi Devi Rathotsava, is set to make a grand return to Gokak from June 30. Anticipating a turnout of lakhs of devotees over the 10-day event, Belagavi district administration has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure smooth conduct, security, and public safety. In light of the anticipated crowd and potential traffic congestion, deputy commissioner Mohammad Roshan has declared a holiday for all anganwadis, schools, and colleges in Gokak town from June 30 to July 8. These premises will also serve as temporary accommodations for police and personnel from other departments deployed for the fair. To coordinate various aspects of the fair, the district administration has formed multiple committees tasked with responsibilities ranging from crowd management and transportation to sanitation and event organisation. Special attention is being given to the chariot festival scheduled on July 2 and 3, which draws the largest gathering. DC Roshan has directed officials to implement crowd control measures to avoid any untoward incidents such as stampedes. In addition to the chariot procession, other major attractions like the bullock cart race, horse cart race, and cycle race are expected to draw crowds. DC Roshan has emphasised the need for timely dissemination of public information regarding drinking water, mobile toilets, transportation services, and emergency contacts. Display boards and media broadcasts will be used to keep the public informed. To manage VIP darshan requests, an officer will be appointed to handle entries strictly as per protocol, with permissions only granted on the recommendation of the temple secretary. Given the tradition of devotees bathing in the Ghataprabha River during the fair, safety precautions are being intensified. "I instructed the Gokak City Municipal Council commissioner to install safety ropes and barricades along the riverside and to provide sufficient life jackets for emergencies," said DC Roshan. Superintendent of police Bhimashankar Guled confirmed that SDRF and fire department personnel will be deployed near the river for rescue readiness. Furthermore, the administration has imposed a ban on liquor sales and the use of chemically mixed bhandara (holy turmeric powder) during the fair to maintain sanctity and public order.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Holiday for Gokak schools till July 8
The district administration has declared a holiday for nine days in view of the annual fair of the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Gokak, for anganwadis, primary, government and aided primary and high schools and pre-university colleges in the town. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan on Friday issued the order announcing the holiday from June 30 to July 8, under Section 163 of BNSS. The last time the fair was organised was 10 years ago.
Indian Express
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‘Fake' certicate for job: Surat court rejects anticipatory bail application of dismissed cop
An anticipatory bail application of a dismissed police officer, who had allegedly obtained a fake caste certificate to land a job, was on Wednesday rejected by the Surat District Court. The officer served as the Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Surat city police before his services were terminated. B M Chaudhary was dismissed from service as per an order by the state home department, dated May 20. A week later, on May 25, he was booked under Section 12(1)(A), 12(1)(B) of the Gujarat Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Regulation of Issuance and Verification of Caste Certificate) Act, 2018. Chaudhary then filed an anticipatory bail application with Surat District Court of 14th Additional Session Judge B M Govani a few days ago. The order passed by the court on Wednesday stated: 'Investigating Officer is hereby directed to strictly comply with the provisions of Section 35(2) of BNSS (the arrest of a person without a warrant when a complaint, credible information, or reasonable suspicion exists that they are involved in a non-cognizable offense) and the ratio laid down by Supreme Court in the case of Arneshkumar Vs. State of Bihar in their true letter and spirit.' As per the details of the case, Chaduhary's late father Motiram Chaudhary had allegedly obtained a fake ST certificate, issued to him on July 19, 1990. Chaudhary then allegedly landed a job using the certificate. He was recruited as a sub-inspector in 1990, and later was promoted to the posts of a police inspector and then an assistant commissioner of police. Chaudhary had been posted as the ACP, K division, Surat city police, since 2022. The case was filed against Chaudhary based on a letter by Praveen Parghi, president of Adijati Vikas Trust, Godhra, on October 7 last year. Parghi claimed that Chaudhary had used a fake ST certificate to get his job and promotions. The State Vigilance Department ordered the Gujarat Police's vigilance cell to launch a probe. According to the FIR, the commission had written to Chaudhary '15 times' in 2024 seeking documents, but he delayed the process, seeking more time. The State Vigilance Department subsequently ordered registration of an offence against him, it stated. Additional Public Prosecutor Dighant Tevar said, 'The accused police officer had obtained a tribal certificate to get a job in the police department. The investigation agency had reminded him 15 times to appear for statements, but he failed to turn up.' Defence lawyer M A Patel did not respond to calls till the press time.
