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IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
Hawks continuing investigation into mysterious theft of R200 million drugs theft at DCPI offices
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, has confirmed that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this elaborate heist is ongoing, yet clarity remains elusive. Image: File More than four years after R200 million worth of drugs vanished from the Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime offices in 2021, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the Hawks, states that the circumstances surrounding the disappearance remain uncertain and are still under investigation. At the time, the Hawks announced the launch of an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this unexpected break-in, which set tongues wagging over the R200 million cocaine theft. However, the VP Justice Foundation, through its founder, Visham Panday has questioned whether anyone has been held accountable for the theft. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ With the ongoing spotlight on police inflitration by alleged drug kingpins, Panday has placed the blame squarely on Major General Lesetja Senona, the head of the province's Hawks. "How come General Senona was not suspended when the drugs disappeared from his watch. He is still being paid a salary, when more than 200 million worth of drugs were allegedly stolen. Now that the NPA has launched the investigation, heads are rolling. That surprises us as the VP Justice Foundation, we want to know why Senona and his team are not arrested. We know about the investigation, but the question is, what are they doing about it?" he said. In 2021, responding to the break-in, Hawks spokesperson, Brigadier Nomthandazo Mbambo, in a statement, said the incident was suspected to have occurred between 4 pm and 7 am, after which a case of business burglary having been registered for further investigation. 'The suspects gained entry into the building by forcing open the windows. One of the safes in the office, which was used to store exhibits, was tampered with. The suspects stole 541kg of cocaine drugs to the street value of R200 000 000 and ransacked the office where safes were kept,' she said. This week, Mbambo said the Hawks are investigating the matter stating:"Investigation into the theft of drugs at the DPCI Port Shepstone still continues and details thereof cannot be made available to the public so as to protect the integrity of the investigation." In an email to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Gosai and Incoporated said it is aware of the NPA investigation involving Major General Senona related to the R200 million drug theft. "Our clinet calls for the immediate suspension of General Senona and other implicated persons, pending the finalisation of the investigation and decision, and instructs that he is the person in the possession of the evidence whichhwhich could be of assistence and is prepared to meet with the NPA to handover." However, the NPA was never able to confirm the alleged investigation into the matter following attemps to get comment from the NPA with Generl Senona also not available to respond to the allegations.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Throwback: Ahaan Panday Denied Connection to Chunky Panday—Now That's Awkward
Before his 'Saiyaara' debut made headlines, Ahaan Panday was once embroiled in an awkward controversy. In a 2017 Instagram Live, he confidently declared, 'It's funny my surname is Panday, but I'm nowhere connected to Chunky Panday. My dad is Aloke Sharad Panday.' That comment stunned fans, given that his father, Chikki Panday, is actually Chunky Panday's brother, making Ahaan his nephew . At the time, he insisted he'd made his own identity through online popularity rather than family ties. Now, as 'Saiyaara' soars, the Panday family has rallied around him—turning past denial into proud support .
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ananya Panday launches kindness curriculum to teach children empathy through art
Actor and Ananya Panday is expanding her commitment to creating a more compassionate world, both online and offline, through the launch of a powerful new initiative. Her platform, So Positive, in collaboration with the NGO Slam Out Loud, has introduced a Kindness Curriculum designed to bring emotional learning into classrooms across in art-based learning, the curriculum helps children understand and practice empathy, compassion, and kindness from a young age. Using storytelling, poetry, and visual arts, the modules turn emotional growth into a creative and engaging makes this program even more unique is that the 'Student of The Year 2' actor herself teaches all six modules. She narrates each one and personally guides students through the activities, weaving in her own experiences to make the lessons more relatable and impactful. A source close to the actor further shared that the program is being rolled out in multiple cities across states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Bengaluru, and Punjab through Slam Out Loud's Jijivisha Fellowship and Arts for All Program. It is targeted at children aged nine to 15 years and is completely free of cost. Through the fellowship, the curriculum aims to reach around 24 schools in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Speaking about the initiative, the actor exclusively told India Today that this has been something she has been wanting to do for a really long time: 'For me, kindness shows up in the little things: being present, checking in, just putting good energy out there. It makes the world feel a little softer, a little safer. That's why launching the Kindness Curriculum means so much to me. It's more than just teaching values; it's about helping raise a generation that grows up in a world that feels safe and kind. Through art, poetry, and creativity, we want them to know that kindness — to themselves and others — is their biggest superpower.'The 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' actor shared that kindness has always been a driving force behind her work, and she believes it should not just be spoken about, but also practiced daily. "I truly feel that if we can instill kindness in kids from a young age, it becomes second nature to them as they grow up. That's why this program is so close to my heart. With everything going on in the world, I feel an even stronger need to help build a generation that's more empathetic, emotionally aware, and simply, kind,' Panday under the program, it will also reach three lakh students across Punjab and be implemented in four districts of Maharashtra: Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, and Amravati. To ensure broader access, the entire curriculum will also be available for free on So Positive's YouTube channel starting Friday, July 25, making it accessible to parents, educators, and schools across the globe. The team is also working towards integrating the curriculum into the Government of India's DIKSHA a world where children are navigating increasingly complex emotional and digital landscapes, Panday, through her Kindness Curriculum plans to offer a timely and powerful tool for raising a generation that leads with empathy.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan Congratulates Team Saiyaara For "Remarkable Theatrical Success"
New Delhi: Superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday congratulated the team of Saiyaara for their success at the box office with a "melodious and heartfelt story". Khan's production company, Aamir Khan Productions posted a story which read, "Congratulations to the entire team of Saiyaara on its remarkable theatrical success! Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine in their debut film with such grace abd depth" "Mohit Suri brings his intensity and passion to the film, and full credit to YRF for championing this melodious and and heartfelt story" he added. The romantic drama marks the debut of Panday while it is the first lead outing for Padda, who first made an impression in series Big Girls Don't Cry. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the official logline of the film reads, Passionate lovers navigate a rollercoaster romance, facing euphoric highs and crushing lows while desperately clinging to their tumultuous bond. The film has earned Rs 132.25 crore in the box office within the week of its release according to Sacnilk. Apart from Panday and Padda, the film also stars actors Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola and Shaad Randhawa in prominent roles. Khan was last seen in Sitaare Zameen Par which is still running in theatres and has received positive reviews from critics and audience alike for featuring neurodivergent protagonists.
News18
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan congratulates team Saiyaara
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday congratulated the team of 'Saiyaara" for their success at the box office with a 'melodious and heartfelt story". Khan's production company, Aamir Khan Productions posted a story which read, 'Congratulations to the entire team of 'Saiyaara' on its remarkable theatrical success! Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine in their debut film with such grace abd depth" 'Mohit Suri brings his intensity and passion to the film, and full credit to YRF for championing this melodious and and heartfelt story" he added. The romantic drama marks the debut of Panday while it is the first lead outing for Padda, who first made an impression in series 'Big Girls Don't Cry". Produced by Yash Raj Films, the official logline of the film reads, 'Passionate lovers navigate a rollercoaster romance, facing euphoric highs and crushing lows while desperately clinging to their tumultuous bond.' The film has earned Rs 132.25 crore in the box office within the week of its release according to Sacnilk. Apart from Panday and Padda, the film also stars actors Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola and Shaad Randhawa in prominent roles. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
