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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
24 Gadchiroli Guardians Charged For Allowing Minors To Drive Without Licence
Nagpur: In a stringent crackdown on traffic violations, Gadchiroli Police registered cases against 24 guardians for permitting their minor children to operate two-wheelers without valid licences. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The action was taken during a special checkpoint operation conducted at five key locations across the city on June 29 and July 3, aimed at curbing rising accidents and ensuring disciplined traffic movement. The initiative comes in response to an alarming increase in road accidents in Gadchiroli, a district once known as a backward Maoist hotbed but now rapidly transforming into a steel hub. Economic development and a surge in personal vehicle ownership have led to growing traffic congestion, reckless driving, other violations, and a spike in accidents, particularly involving minors. Superintendent of Police (SP) Gadchiroli, Neelotpal, issued directives to enforce strict legal action against errant drivers to promote road safety. "The spurt in sales of two-wheelers has come with a challenge for police to enforce the traffic rules as urbanisation in Gadchiroli after the Maoist fall is significant. We have observed a striking rise in minors engaging in rash two-wheeler driving and involving in critical accidents," said Neelotpal. During the recent operation, police identified several minors riding two-wheelers without licences, holding their guardians accountable under Section 199(A) of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. This law imposes severe penalties on guardians or vehicle owners who allow minors to drive, including up to three years of imprisonment, a fine of Rs25,000, or both. Minors involved face proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, before the Juvenile Justice Board. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The police also seized vehicles involved in these violations, signalling a zero-tolerance approach. SP Neelotpal emphasized, "Allowing minors to drive without licence endangers lives and disrupts public safety. Parents must ensure compliance with traffic rules." He warned that enforcement drives would intensify to maintain vigilance. Gadchiroli's rapid economic growth has brought new challenges. Once plagued by insurgency, the district is now witnessing increased vehicular traffic due to industrial projects and improved connectivity. The establishment of steel plants and infrastructure development has attracted workers and businesses, boosting vehicle ownership. However, this progress has been marred by a rise in social and traffic-related crimes, said a police source. Unregulated driving, speeding, and underage driving have contributed to a 30% increase in road accidents over the past year, according to police data. The district's transformation into a steel hub has amplified the need for robust traffic management to prevent further chaos on its roads. The operation was led by SP Neelotpal, with additional SP (Administration) Satya Sai Karthik, additional SP Gadchiroli Gokul Raj, and sub-divisional police officer Suraj Jagtap overseeing the effort. Inspector Vinod Chavan of Gadchiroli Police Station, along with traffic branch sub-inspector Sharad Meshram and other personnel, executed the campaign with precision.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
On path to eradicate Naxalism by 2026, says Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde
Naxalism in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli is almost on the verge of being eradicated, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday, adding that the state government would take decisive action against people who support Naxals. "Naxalism in Gadchiroli is almost on the verge of being eradicated... Our Home Minister has set a target to eliminate Naxalism by 2026, and we are on that path," Shinde told reporters. "Action will be taken against those who support Naxalism... We will eradicate Naxalism in Maharashtra. Wherever Naxalism existed, development is now taking place, and by eliminating Naxalism, we are promoting development," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo An official statement said earlier that Gadchiroli Police, in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), arrested a most-wanted Maoist commander during a joint operation on 27 June. The arrested individual, Ankal alias Mannu Sulge Pallo, was carrying a bounty of Rs 6 lakh announced by the Maharashtra government . Live Events With this arrest, the total number of Maoists apprehended by Gadchiroli Police since January 2022 has risen to 104, highlighting the effectiveness of continued anti-Naxal operations in the region. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Naxalism has been a major catastrophe for poor tribal regions, leading to the deaths of nearly 40,000 people over the last 35 years, and leaving many more disabled. "Naxalism has been a major catastrophe for poor tribal regions, leading to the deaths of nearly 40,000 people over the last 35 years, while many more have been left disabled." Shah said earlier Nawa Raipur. The Union Home Minister stated that when the country becomes free from naxalism in March 2026 under PM Modi's leadership, it will be one of the most significant moments since Independence. He said that when the history of the eradication of Naxalism is written, the sacrifice, devotion, and hard work of our security forces will be inscribed in golden letters.
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
12 Maoists with Rs 1.1 crore bounty surrender before CM in Gadchiroli
Twelve Maoist cadres, collectively carrying a bounty of Rs 1.12 crore, surrendered before Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during his visit to Gadchiroli on Friday. Two surrendered in their uniform along with an AK-47 rifle and other weapons. Fadnavis was on an official visit to the district. He reviewed security operations at the newly established Police Station at Kawande in Bhamragad sub-division, on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, which was set up in March last year. On the deadline to eliminate Naxalism, he said, 'Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged that we will make the country Naxal-free by March 2026. So, good work is going on on that front. Maharashtra has taken this to its last stretch. But the problem was that large-scale recruitment took place in Chhattisgarh, and Maoists came from there to carry out their operations here in Gadchiroli. Now, the new government in Chhattisgarh, in collaboration with the Centre, has broken the back of the Maoists. Soon, we will fill the security vacuum in the entire area, there will be Police dominance, and we will be able to achieve this by March 2026.' The CM also flagged off 19 new four-wheelers provided to Gadchiroli Police by the District Planning Committee for anti-Maoist operations. According to official data, 55 Maoists have laid down arms in Gadchiroli since 2022, 34 of them in 2025 alone.
Scroll.in
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
4 suspected Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
Four suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district along the Chhattisgarh border on Friday. The gunfight took place near Kawande village, close to the Indravati river, during a joint operation by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force, PTI quoted an unidentified police official as having said in a statement. The operation was launched a day earlier based on information about the presence of Maoists in the area, the statement added. This comes two days after 27 suspected Maoists – including Nambala Keshav Rao, who was the leader of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) – were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. With this, nearly 190 suspected Maoists have been killed in gunfights with security personnel this year. In 2024, 217 suspected Maoists were killed by security forces. Malini Subramaniam has reported for Scroll that while many of those killed in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh in 2024 were declared by the police to be reward-carrying Maoists, several families dispute the claim. The families claim that the persons killed were civilians. The Union government has repeatedly vowed to eradicate 'Left Wing Extremism' in the country by March 31, 2026.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
4 Maoists gunned down in encounter with security forces along Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border
NAGPUR: Four Maoist were killed in a fierce exchange of gunfire with security forces in Gadchiroli district, near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, officials confirmed on Friday. The early-morning encounter took place near the village of Kawande, close to the Indravati River, following a coordinated operation by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The mission was launched on Thursday, based on credible intelligence inputs about Maoist activity in the area. The joint operation, conducted under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police Ramesh and supervised by Superintendent of Police Neelotpal and DIG Ankit Goyal, involved 12 units of the elite C60 commando force and CRPF personnel—around 300 in total. Despite heavy rain and difficult terrain, the security forces advanced from Kawande and Nelgunda to set up a cordon along the riverbank. On Friday morning, as the search operation intensified, Maoists opened fire on the commandos, prompting a two-hour firefight. 'This operation was marked by strategic precision and remarkable resilience from our forces,' said Inspector General Sandip Patil, who heads Maharashtra's Anti-Maoist Operations unit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find Certified Used Cars Now Spinny Book Now Undo After the encounter, security personnel recovered the bodies of four Maoists, as well as a cache of arms and supplies, including an automatic Self-Loading Rifle, two .303 rifles, a country-made Bharmar firearm, walkie-talkies, camping gear and Maoist literature. Officials said there were no casualties among the security forces, underscoring the effectiveness of their training and planning. The area remains under surveillance as the search for other Maoist operatives continues. 'This is a major breakthrough,' a senior Gadchiroli Police official told the BBC. 'These Maoists were attempting to destabilise the region. Their elimination sends a strong message that we remain vigilant and committed to securing the area.' Gadchiroli, located in eastern Maharashtra, has long been affected by Maoist insurgency. Security forces have intensified their operations in recent years, targeting Maoist hideouts and disrupting their supply chains. The recovery of communication equipment and weapons suggests the group was preparing for further action.
