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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Rural SP sets up WhatsApp groups in over 2,200 villages
Nashik: The Nashik Rural police, under the leadership of SP Balasaheb Patil, are rolling out a new initiative to strengthen ties with communities across the district. They are creating WhatsApp groups for every village and urban ward, aiming to foster continuous communication with the residents. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These dedicated groups will serve as a vital tool for the police to gather feedback directly from the citizens and disseminate important information and awareness messages on various issues. SP Patil said that with over 2,200 villages in the rural district, a WhatsApp group is being established for each, as well as for urban wards. "Each group will be monitored by a police personnel who will not only get regular feedback, but also conduct in-person meetings with the residents. This proactive approach will significantly contribute to maintaining law and order, as well as aid in crime prevention and detection," Patil said. Each WhatsApp group will comprise 200 to 1,000 members, including villagers, the police patil and influential community figures such as teachers, lawyers, traders, and doctors. This direct engagement through WhatsApp is expected to bridge the gap between the public and the police. Furthermore, these active members will effectively become the "eyes and ears" of the rural police, providing crucial local intelligence. These groups will be useful for spreading information among people about different matters. "The process to form the groups has started and soon the entire rural district will be covered. The population of the rural district is approximately 50 lakh, covered by 40 police stations. A sizeable number of people in the rural district will thus be in contact with the police," Patil said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Rural police get 40 mopeds from NCRB under Nirbhaya Fund
Nashik: The Nashik Rural police have received 40 mopeds for its women's help desk from the National Crime Research Bureau (NCRB) to provide swift relief to women in distress. The mopeds were flagged off by SP Balasaheb Patil on Thursday. The mopeds have been made available under the Nirbhaya Fund. "Centre and state govt are implementing various schemes for the security of women. Under this, women's help desks have been set up at all the police stations to prevent crimes against women, and to investigate and detect them," an officer said. In a bid to give a quick response to women-related complaints, the 40 mopeds were handed over to the women's help desk by SP Patil at a programme held at the Rural police headquarters in Adgaon. Also present at the programme were additional SP Aditya Mirkhelkar, deputy SP Nitin Gokave, and other senior officers. The women's help desk groups have been equipped with necessary machinery like computer sets, cell phones, etc. Adequate force is also being provided to these help desks for the quick redressal of women-related complaints. "The mopeds will be used for patrolling in public places, around schools, colleges, girls' ashramshalas, hostels and offices, among other areas, to prevent crime against women," another officer said.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Nashik Rural SP appeals devotees to follow police guidelines during Shravan Somvars in Trimbakeshwar
Nashik: As the holy month of Shravan approaches, Nashik Rural superintendent of police Balasaheb Patil has appealed to devotees visiting the Trimbakeshwar temple to strictly follow safety guidelines for their own well-being. The month of Shravan, observed from July 25 to Aug 23, sees a massive influx of pilgrims at Trimbakeshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located about 30km from Nashik city. Patil advised devotees to carry only essential items and avoid bringing valuables, as they are at risk of getting lost in the crowd. "No bags will be allowed inside the temple premises," Patil stated. "Do not attempt to touch any unidentified object. Inform the nearest police personnel immediately," he added. The police have also requested devotees to park their vehicles only in designated parking areas, and to avoid spreading or believing in rumours. "Clarify any doubts with the police. Do not rely on hearsay," Patil said. Trimbakeshwar is not only a key pilgrimage site for Shiva devotees, but also the starting point of the sacred Godavari River. During Shravan, devotees undertake a 20-km or 40-km circumambulation of the Brahmagiri mountain as part of their spiritual observance. While the third Monday of Shravan typically sees the heaviest rush, the other Mondays also draw lakhs of devotees for darshan and rituals.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Time of India
Nashik Rural police nab three for house break-in, recover 1.1kg gold
N ashik: The crime branch of the rural police and Manmad police have successfully arrested a gang of three repeat offenders in connection with a burglary in Damre Colony in Manmad. The accused allegedly decamped with around 1.6kg of gold ornaments and Rs8 lakh cash from the home of the complainant — Murtaza Abdul Hussain Rassiwala — while his family was out of town. Police have so far recovered 1.1kg of stolen gold, valued at an estimated Rs1.5 crore, and are actively searching for the remaining stolen items. Superintendent of police Balasaheb Patil, while talking to the reporters, said, "A daring burglary took place at the house of Rassiwala when he was out of town along with his family. Around 1.6kg of gold and Rs8 lakh in cash were stolen from his house. The complaint was registered on June 11 following which we carried out the investigation in which three people were arrested." The breakthrough came as authorities intensified efforts to track known criminals who had recently been released from jail. "We got the lead from this drive and also our officers were carrying out investigations based on the pattern of the crime and other technical evidence," he added. The accused have been identified as Sanjay Gaikwad (35), Rakesh Ashok Sansare (30) and Rajesh Ramshankar Sharma (30). "The accused were arrested from Manmad and Chandwad. They have confessed to the crime," a police officer said. The accused were presented in court and have been remanded in police custody till June 18. "We want to recover the rest of the stolen gold and cash," the officer said.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Nashik Rural police seize drugs worth 8.5L in month-long drive
Nashik: The Nashik rural police conducted a successful month-long operation in May, targeting the sale, consumption, and transportation of narcotic drugs and products across the district's rural areas. This initiative led to the seizure of narcotic products valued at Rs 8.49 lakh. During the drive, the police registered a total of 22 cases and arrested 29 individuals. Seized items included over 36 kg of ganja — valued at more than Rs 7.21 lakh. The police also confiscated 8,610 tablets of alprazolam, locally known as 'Kutta Goli', worth Rs 1.14 lakh. Additionally, 50 bottles of 100 ml Codeine phosphate, valued at Rs 9,500, and over 4 kg of Bhang, worth more than Rs 3,000, were seized. Senior police officials confirmed that this special drive was undertaken under the guidance of Nashik Range IG (Special) Dattatray Karale. Personnel from all 40 police stations of Nashik Rural and the Local Crime Branch intensified their intelligence gathering efforts concerning drug sales and consumption. Throughout the month, the police also identified eight individuals who were found smoking ganja. A senior police officer, while talking to TOI, said under the guidance of SP Balasaheb Patil more activities have been planned to eliminate the menace of drugs from the rural district. "Alprazolam tablets are sold clandestinely in Malegaon on a large scale. We are keeping a special focus on the sale of these tablets in the town, apart from the smuggling of other drugs and banned products in the rural district," the officer said. Patil, additional SP of Malegaon Teghbir Singh Sandhu, and other senior officers have appealed to the in-charge officers of all the police stations to go all out to eliminate the menace of drugs from the rural district.
