Vaishnavi Hagawane Case: प्रकरणात निलेश चव्हाणचाही हात? Pune Crime
Vaishnavi Hagawane Case: प्रकरणात निलेश चव्हाणचाही हात? Pune Crime
Vaishnavi Hagawane Case: प्रकरणात निलेश चव्हाणचाही हात? Pune Crime sikaNews18 Lokmat is one of the leading YouTube News channels which delivers news from across Maharashtra, India and the world 24x7 in Marathi. Stay updated on all the current events shaping Maharashtra's political landscape, with a ...
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India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
How a young bride's death mobilised Maratha groups against dowry, lavish weddings
The death by suicide of a 23-year-old woman in Pune due to alleged harassment for dowry by her in-laws and husband has spurred members of the Maratha community to launch a social campaign against dowry May, Vaishnavi Hagawane died by suicide at Bavdhan in Pune due to alleged harassment and torture for dowry. Members of the family, including her father-in-law Rajendra Hagawane, mother-in-law Lata, husband Shashank, brother-in-law Sushil and sister-in-law Karishma, have been was a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. He has since been expelled from the party. Vaishnavi's parents have charged that their daughter was tortured and beaten up for money by the Hagawanes. They claimed Vaishnavi's in-laws had been given a Toyota Fortuner SUV, cash and gold at the time of the marriage.A series of meetings across Maharashtra, led by members of the Maratha community, have called for an end to ostentatious expenditure during weddings as well as dowry harassment. Senior leaders of the community said the trend of spending lavishly on weddings and gifts had begun a few years ago from rapidly urbanising Pimpri-Chinchwad adjoining Pune, where farmers made crores of rupees by selling their lands to builders and developers. Some of these weddings have a guest-list running into thousands, with a lavish menu, expensive decorations and Rajendra Kondhare of the Akhil Bharatiya Maratha Mahasangh, who is involved in the effort, said the guidelines include not giving expensive gifts at the wedding, saving on expenses, ensuring that the marriage rites take place on time, and not giving speeches at the wedding. Families have also been asked to ensure that the number of guests is 500 or less. 'In case of dowry harassment or dowry-related deaths in a family, members of the community will stop 'roti-beti vyawhar' with them (take to social boycott),' explained Kondhare.'It is those from the middle-class and the neo-rich category who are into this. They try to compete with those above them in the social and economic order and splurge money on weddings. They are also cagey about what society will say about them in case they conduct these ceremonies in a frugal manner,' he in this regard have been held in areas like Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik and Parbhani. Kondhare said that members of other communities, such as Gujaratis, Marwaris, and Kumbhars, had also attended these meetings, which have seen presence of politicians and leaders from across party lines and from social organisations like the Maratha Mahasangh and Sambhaji Brigade. Decisions have also been taking on the families of the bride and the bridegroom sharing the expenses between Shitole, former NCP corporator from Pimpri-Chinchwad, said they wanted to promote less expensive marriages. 'The financial capacity of families differs and so, some are compelled to draw loans for marriages. They feel if they do not conduct their marriage in a lavish manner, they will be criticised by society,' he explained. 'The families can keep a fixed deposit in the name of the daughter, or donate to institutions or the deserving,' added to India Today Magazine
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Multilingual cop tracks, recovers over 250 stolen phones across states
In a rare blend of linguistic ability, cyber skills, and relentless follow-up, police constable Adesh Chalwadi from Pune has managed to recover over 250 stolen mobile phones from multiple states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh and return them to their rightful owners. Chalwadi, 35, is attached to Shivajinagar police station and has been with the Pune police since 2013. After his basic police training, Chalwadi was posted to the cyber police cell, where he picked up the technical skills crucial to tracking stolen phones. Since 2022, he has been part of the cyber team at Shivajinagar police station, and from 2023, he began focusing actively on mobile phone recovery. Fluent in Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, and English, his multilingual skills have played a critical role in establishing communication with local informants, buyers, and police departments across state borders. Many of the phones he retrieved were stolen in snatching and theft cases reported in Pune. Though born and raised in Pune, Chalwadi's roots trace back to a village near the Karnataka border. His family routinely speaks Kannada at home, and many of his relatives are settled in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. While he completed his schooling in Marathi, he naturally picked up Kannada and Telugu through family interactions. 'Because of my family background, I can comfortably speak Kannada and Telugu,' he said. Explaining the process, he said, 'Once a theft complaint is filed, it is uploaded to the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. As soon as the stolen device is activated, we receive an alert. We then contact the current user, inform them they're using a stolen phone, and request its return. In most cases, they comply—either by visiting the police station or couriering the device. If someone resists, we handle it accordingly.' According to Chalwadi, stolen phones often end up in the hands of truck drivers, hotel staffers, or migrant workers in states like Karnataka, Telangana, and West Bengal, where his local knowledge and language proficiency have proved invaluable. Challenges Recalling one particularly difficult case, Chalwadi said a high-end iPhone worth ₹1 lakh was stolen in Pune in 2024. Despite activating his network, the phone remained untraceable for months. 'Tracking just one device over weeks is tough when you're handling dozens of other cases. But I took it as a personal challenge,' he said. Eventually, the device resurfaced in Baramati. Acting swiftly, the team conducted a raid, but the suspect fled to Solapur. 'It was disappointing to miss the accused, but we recovered the phone later after it was resold,' he said. Recognition and growth In his 12-year police career, Chalwadi has received 138 commendations for his service. He is currently preparing for the internal examination for the police sub-inspector post and plans to learn Tamil next. 'He was given a free hand in phone recovery and performed exceptionally,' said Arvind Mane, former senior inspector at Shivajinagar Police Station. Current senior inspector Mahesh Bolkotgi added, 'Chalwadi has a strong network in the border districts. His command over languages and coordination with informants has been vital in cracking several theft cases.' Chalwadi has also mentored his colleague, Tejas Chopade, who is now following in his footsteps in cyber investigations and mobile recovery. 'We work as a team. I'm happy to help my colleagues build the same skills. It only makes our work stronger,' Chalwadi said.
The Print
5 days ago
- The Print
Maharashtra train mishap: Will raise issue in Committee on Railways meet, seek audit, says Kolhe
'As a member of the Committee on Railways, I will raise the issue of today's accident as well as disproportionate local services compared to the number of daily commuters in the upcoming meeting and seek an audit. The recommendations of the meetings are submitted to the railway ministry and it has to take it seriously. I will try to discuss it with the the Railway minister as well,' he told a Marathi news channel. His statement comes against the backdrop of the deaths of four passengers in a train mishap at Mumbra railway station in Thane district this morning. Mumbai, Jun 9 (PTI) NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP Amol Kolhe on Monday said he would raise the issue of Mumbai suburban train accidents at the upcoming meeting of the Committee on Railways, of which he is a member. The MP from Shirur in Pune, speaking about the high rate of passenger fatalities on Central Railway, said it seems that passenger safety is not a priority, which is very unfortunate. 'A comprehensive passenger mobility plan is under discussion, yet many commuters feel compelled to travel under unsafe conditions due to a lack of adequate train services. I will ensure this issue is brought to the forefront during our committee meeting,' Kolhe said. Kolhe said the incident this morning must be thoroughly probed, adding that if on an average 7-11 passengers are involved in mishaps daily, then the entire service must be audited. 'This is utterly unacceptable. The system is failing and requires immediate attention,' he said. PTI ND BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
