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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Four staffers of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar children's home booked over mistreatment of girls
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, A case has been registered against four employees of a children's home in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for allegedly mistreating girls put up at the facility, an official said on Thursday. Four staffers of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar children's home booked over mistreatment of girls According to the FIR registered on Wednesday at the Chawani police station, some of the girls at the shelter claimed that they were forced to pray to Jesus four times a day and were not even given enough sanitary pads. A CCTV camera was installed in the room where they changed clothes, as per the FIR. The official said nine girls had escaped from the children's home on June 30, following which the Child Welfare Committee, which handles cases of children in need of care and protection, was informed. Subsequently, the police tracked down the girls. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Pravin Pawar had constituted a committee of three officers to probe the matter. Based on the report of the committee, which met the girls, the case was registered against four staffers of the Balgruha, he said. Police have booked the accused staffers under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for wrongful restraint, attempt to commit culpable homicide, voyeurism and hurting religious feelings and the Juvenile Justice Act. In her statement, one of the girls said she had been living at the children's home since January 2024. She said she wished to pursue education after Class 8, but the Balgruha staff did not act on her request as she had no documents. 'Daily essentials were given in small quantities. We just got two sanitary pads a day. If we needed more, they used to get annoyed,' reads the FIR, quoting a 17-year-old girl. The staff is accused of not providing enough food to the girls, forcing them to steal from the kitchen. The employees allegedly took videos of the girls and would threaten them, saying they would show the clips to the Child Welfare Committee, the official said. As per the FIR, the girls were also made to pray to Jesus four times a day, prompting the girls to flee from the children's home to escape the alleged harassment, the official said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Cantonment police register FIR, arrest 3 workers of girls' observation home
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Cantonment police registered an FIR on Wednesday based on a complaint by a 17-year-old girl from Rajasthan. The FIR names four women workers of a girls' observation home They face charges under BNS sections 126(2) for wrongful restraint, 110 for attempting to commit culpable homicide, 77 for voyeurism (specifically the capturing or dissemination of images of a woman during a private act), 299 for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings, and section 3(5) for shared intention to commit an offence. Additionally, the police invoked sections 75 and 82 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 against the accused. Police commissioner Pravin Pawar told TOI: "Our teams have already arrested three accused in this case and investigation is underway." He added that the girls' statements were recorded by three women police inspectors and, "Considering the gravity of the case, it is being supervised by a DCP rank officer." Assistant inspector Vivek Jadhav, of Cantonment police station, said they have arrested Sister Alka, Sister Vellary, and Sister Suchita. The FIR resulted from the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court initiating a suo motu criminal public interest litigation following reports of harassment and unsafe conditions at a girls' observation home in the Cantonment area, from which nine minors escaped custody on June 30. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo The high court's division bench, comprising Justice Vibha Kankanwadi and Justice Sanjay Deshmukh, said upon admitting the PIL, "Police ought to have registered an FIR when minor citizens are subjected to harassment or cruelty." The HC also expressed dissatisfaction that the girls' observation home's operating licence expired on May 5 and was not renewed. Despite this, approximately 80 girls reportedly remained housed there without legal authorisation.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Three arrested after ‘suspicious powder' seized from scrap turns out to be MD pegged at Rs 1.25 crore
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Three people were arrested by the anti-narcotics squad of the city police after a 'suspicious powder' seized from two mini trucks carrying plastic scrap turned out to be mephedrone drugs. Commissioner of police Pravin Pawar said that this could possibly be the tip of an iceberg. "We are probing this case from all possible angles. Apart from the three accused arrested in the case, our teams are trying to arrest some more accused," Pawar told TOI. Police authorities said that a total of about 2,500 grams of drugs valued at over Rs 1.25 crore were seized. The seizure started with the anti-narcotics squad on June 21 intercepting two mini trucks that were found carrying suspicious powder covered in the plastic scrap lifted by a scrap vendor from a pharmaceutical company. You Can Also Check: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar AQI | Weather in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Bank Holidays in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Public Holidays in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar The arrested accused have been identified as Shafiqulrahman Tafazzul Hussain (45), a resident of Sajapur; Raj Ramteerth Adhure (38); and Baban Khan, both from Rajapur. They have been booked under sections 21(c), 22(c), 8(c), 25, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The case was officially registered at MIDC Waluj police station shortly after midnight on Tuesday, based on the complaint filed by PSI Amol Maske from the Anti-Narcotics Cell. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo According to officials, the accused used scrap collected from a pharmaceutical company in MIDC Waluj as a cover to transport the banned MD-like substance. The seized material was found stored inside a godown belonging to one of the accused in Sajapur. The police recovered three consignments: 1.111 kg of a white powder-like substance resembling MD, valued at Rs 55.55 lakh; 401 gm of a similar substance worth Rs 20.05 lakh; and 961 gm of the powder estimated at Rs 48.05 lakh. The total seizure is valued at about Rs 1.25 crore. Police officials said that the contraband was transported in plastic drums concealed under scrap material, possibly to evade detection. "These synthetic drugs were apparently meant to be sold locally and stored in the godown with the intent of illegal distribution," said inspector Geeta Bagwade, who is investigating the case. She stated that a detailed probe is underway and forensic teams have been roped in to confirm the nature of the powder seized. The suspects allegedly failed to provide any valid documents or explanation regarding the transport and storage of the chemical substances. The incident has raised concerns once again about the misuse of industrial waste routes for trafficking drugs, especially from pharma units in MIDC Waluj belt — a zone that has been under scrutiny since the Rs 250 crore drug bust by DRI and Ahmedabad crime branch in Oct 2023.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Police intercept mini trucks carrying suspicious powder from pharmaceutical company in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The anti-narcotics squad of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city police intercepted two mini trucks on Saturday carrying suspicious powder concealed within plastic scrap obtained from a pharmaceutical company by a scrap vendor. Police commissioner Pravin Pawar said, "The presence of white powder and small granule-like substances randomly placed in carry bags and stashed in plastic drums has heightened suspicions." Police officers said that no chemical, in any form, can leave the pharmaceutical company without prior clearance from the appropriate channels. Police authorities reported that the intercepted vehicles had left a global generic and speciality pharmaceutical company's manufacturing unit in the MIDC Waluj area. Anti-narcotics squad inspector Geeta Bagwade stated, "There were indications of smuggling and transporting suspicious drug-like substances from a pharmaceutical company located in the MIDC Waluj area. Accordingly, our teams set up a trap and seized the two mini trucks." The officer said the driver failed to provide details or satisfactory answers regarding the powder. Police sources said, given the case's gravity, forensic teams have been requested to expedite testing and analysis to determine the composition of the seized white powder. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ask A Pro: "I'm 70 with $1.4M in IRAs. Should I convert $120K/Year to a Roth?" SmartAsset Undo In Oct 2023, the MIDC Waluj industrial area made headlines after Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) teams from Gujarat, Mumbai, and Pune, assisted by the Ahmedabad crime branch, raided an industrial unit and seized narcotics valued at Rs 250 crore.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Thane bar owner, 2 others duped of Rs 2.3 crore
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police has taken charge of investigating a Thane bar owner's complaint. The complaint states that a property developer allegedly swindled him and two others of Rs 2.3 crore by offering substantial returns on toll plaza project investments. Police commissioner Pravin Pawar assigned the case to EOW considering its gravity, while the developer remains at large. Police records indicate that in Dec 2021, the bar owner and his wife from Bhayander, Thane, met the property developer through a common contact in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. During their interactions, the developer claimed connections with a prominent construction company and stated he operated a worker supply enterprise. According to police, the developer reportedly offered investment opportunities in toll plaza tenders and property projects, promising monthly returns between 2% to 8%. Despite investments from the bar owner and two associates, the promised returns never materialised. The complaint details that the businessman first invested Rs 20 lakh in Jan 2022. To establish trust, the accused paid Rs 1.2 lakh in March 2022 as quarterly returns. He then requested Rs 5 lakh more, citing urgent needs for Samruddhi Mahamarg and Bandra-Kurla Sea Link toll plaza tenders. The complainant provided the funds. On May 28, 2022, the accused received Rs 25 lakh, followed by Rs 12 lakh two days later. A formal investment agreement acknowledged Rs 75 lakh in total investments. By September 2022, the total amount reached Rs 1 crore through various requests, police stated. In 2023, after returns stopped, the investor visited the accused's residence. When asked to return the money, the accused allegedly threatened to file false molestation accusations against the investor. Two additional individuals, including the intermediary who facilitated the initial introduction, reported losses of Rs 30 lakh and Rs 50 lakh respectively. Another investor claimed a loss of Rs 50 lakh. The case, initially registered with Cidco police, is now with EOW, where inspector Sambhaji Pawar heads the investigation. Officials expect additional victims may come forward with similar complaints. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police has taken charge of investigating a Thane bar owner's complaint. The complaint states that a property developer allegedly swindled him and two others of Rs 2.3 crore by offering substantial returns on toll plaza project investments. Police commissioner Pravin Pawar assigned the case to EOW considering its gravity, while the developer remains at large. Police records indicate that in Dec 2021, the bar owner and his wife from Bhayander, Thane, met the property developer through a common contact in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. During their interactions, the developer claimed connections with a prominent construction company and stated he operated a worker supply enterprise. According to police, the developer reportedly offered investment opportunities in toll plaza tenders and property projects, promising monthly returns between 2% to 8%. Despite investments from the bar owner and two associates, the promised returns never materialised. The complaint details that the businessman first invested Rs 20 lakh in Jan 2022. To establish trust, the accused paid Rs 1.2 lakh in March 2022 as quarterly returns. He then requested Rs 5 lakh more, citing urgent needs for Samruddhi Mahamarg and Bandra-Kurla Sea Link toll plaza tenders. The complainant provided the funds. On May 28, 2022, the accused received Rs 25 lakh, followed by Rs 12 lakh two days later. A formal investment agreement acknowledged Rs 75 lakh in total investments. By September 2022, the total amount reached Rs 1 crore through various requests, police stated. In 2023, after returns stopped, the investor visited the accused's residence. When asked to return the money, the accused allegedly threatened to file false molestation accusations against the investor. Two additional individuals, including the intermediary who facilitated the initial introduction, reported losses of Rs 30 lakh and Rs 50 lakh respectively. Another investor claimed a loss of Rs 50 lakh. The case, initially registered with Cidco police, is now with EOW, where inspector Sambhaji Pawar heads the investigation. Officials expect additional victims may come forward with similar complaints.
