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Time of India
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- Time of India
Six-day old baby found abandoned in garden in Wagholi
Pune: A six-day-old baby was found abandoned at Wagheshwar Garden in Wagholi around 8pm on Sunday. Senior inspector Yuvraj Hande of Wagholi police said some women strolling in the garden noticed a woman abandoning the baby under a bench and alerted the police when she did not return to pick up the child. "We handed over the baby, who appeared to be in good health, to an NGO at Sassoon General Hospital after seeking permission from the child welfare committee," Hande said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune A police team is conducting an inquiry in the areas around the garden to establish the identity of the child and the woman. "Information is being collected from maternity homes and hospitals to gather details of women delivering a male child in the last few days. In addition, CCTV footage is being analysed to establish the routes used by the mother before and after the crime," Hande said. The police registered an FIR under section 93 (abandonment of a child) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Child Welfare Committee (CWC) chairperson of Pune city region, Dr Rani Khedikar, said the child was kept under observation under the supervision of CWC officials at Sassoon Hospital to monitor its health condition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "The baby will later be shifted to a child care shelter. A public notice would be issued appealing to the parents to claim the baby, or else it will be given to the Central Adoption Resource Authority," she said. Khedikar said if the parents wish to claim back the baby, they would have to undergo a DNA test to determine if they are the biological mother or father and furnish documents from the hospital where the baby was born, among other details, subject to verification by the police. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
4 arrested in kidnap case; BJP MLA alleges Rohit Pawar's involvement
PUNE: Acting swiftly, Solapur City police on Thursday rescued Sharanu Shivray Hande, 36, a supporter of BJP MLA from Jat Gopichand Padalkar, who had been reportedly abducted on Thursday from Samadhan Nagar in Solapur. Police picked up four individuals from Karnataka in connection with the kidnapping. (Shutterstock) After the kidnapping case was registered at Solapur MIDC Police Station, police and crime branch teams branched out to rescue Hande. The teams traced the accused to a Karnataka border village and rescued Hande safely. The accused have been identified as Amit Surwase (29), Sunil Pujari (20), Deepak Meshram (23) and Abhishek Mane (23) - all from Solapur. Police have seized a car and iron weapons from them. All accused were produced in court on Friday which remanded them to four days in police custody. M. Raj Kumar, commissioner of police, Solapur City, said, 'Within four hours, we traced and arrested the accused from Karnataka. The victim was safely rescued and admitted to hospital for treatment for injuries. He is stable now.' Meanwhile, BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar alleged that NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar is the mastermind behind the conspiracy. On Friday, Padalkar visited the hospital where Hande was undergoing treatment. Speaking to the media thereafter, Padalkar claimed the arrested accused are members of NCP (Sharad Pawar faction). 'This is not just a criminal case but a politically-motivated act. It was a well-orchestrated plot to eliminate my supporters. Rohit Pawar is behind this,' Padalkar claimed. He also released photos of the arrested accused with Sharad Pawar and Rohit Pawar, suggesting their strong political links. 'The attackers had even planned to record a video after killing Hande,' Padalkar said, and demanded registration of an FIR against Rohit Pawar. 'If they want to target me, I'm ready to come to Baramati. But why attack my young karyakartas?' he questioned. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has strongly refuted any involvement and claimed a political conspiracy behind dragging his name into the case. 'I have been openly criticising this government and exposing its ministers. If these allegations are part of a strategy to silence me or corner me politically, I am not bothered,' he said, adding that if any worker has made a mistake or taken the law into his own hands, the authorities should take appropriate action. 'We do not support such behavior,' he added. A case has been filed at MIDC Police Station in Solapur City under sections 140(1),189(2), 189(4), 191(2), 191(3), 190 of the BNS and sections 4,25 of the Arms act.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
FIR against Rohit Pawar supporter & 4 others for abducting BJP legislator's supporter
Kolhapur: An NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar 's supporter from Solapur and four others were booked on Thursday after a supporter of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar accused them of abducting and attacking him, claiming police timely intervention led to his rescue. Solapur's MIDC police registered an FIR against against Rohit Pawar's supporter, Amit Survase, and four others late on Thursday night, following a complaint by Padalkar's supporter, Sharanu Hande. Solapur city police commissioner M Raj Kumar said, "Hande and Survase had a long-standing feud, which began in 2021 when Survase attacked then-MLC Gopichand Padalkar's vehicle. On Thursday, police received information about Hande's abduction by 5-6 armed men and rescued him from Indi taluka in Karnataka. Hande was found injured with a sharp weapon wound and signs of physical assault. The accused have been charged with abduction with intent to kill and rioting. Further investigation is needed to determine if there are any political motives or involvement of leaders." Rohit Pawar told reporters in Pune that Survase was badly beaten by Hande some months ago. He demanded the setting up of an SIT to investigate the claims. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pregnancy Food: What You Eat Can Affect Your Child For Life Undo Padalkar also met Hande in Solapur and demanded that Rohit Pawar should also be booked in the case and that the accused should be charged with sections of organised crime. When asked about Rohit Pawar's claim that Survase was beaten up badly and his videos were circulated on social media by Hande a few months ago, the police commissioner said there was no complaint regarding the incident. Rohit Pawar, however, denied his involvement and accused Padalkar's supporters of telling Hande to take his name before the media. "Govt is trying to frame me in this case. I have never contacted anyone in this. State govt can form a special investigation team and investigate the matter in depth," Pawar said. Padalkar, after meeting Hande at Solapur's civil hospital, said, "Hande was saved due to the timely intervention by the police. Survase attacked my vehicle when MVA was in power. Survase is Pawar's supporter. Pawar is the mastermind of the entire case." The police have registered the case against the accused under sections 140(1), 189(2), 189(4), 191(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS 2023 and sections 4 and 25 of Arms Act 1959. Section 140 pertains to kidnapping in order to murder, section 189 is regarding unlawful assembly, 191 is related to 123188991 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Maha Metro explores increasing train frequency to every five minutes on two major routes
1 2 3 4 5 6 Pune: Two Metro routes, Vanaz-Ramwadi and PCMC-Swargate, will soon have more daily trips to tackle increased commuter footfall, officials told TOI on Wednesday. The latest assessment by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) has recommended an increase in frequency on both routes, with trains expected to run every five minutes over the next couple of months. Metro commuters have demanded increased trips before Ganeshotsav, which is slated to be celebrated around the end of Aug. Footfall at Metro stations is likely to increase significantly around this time. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune At present, trains run every seven minutes during peak hours and at a gap of 10 minutes during non-peak hours. However, travellers have observed a heavy rush during peak hours and are demanding either an increase in trips or the addition of more coaches to the current three-coach trains. A Maha Metro official told TOI, choosing anonymity, "We are already working on technicalities for operating trains at the increased frequency of every five minutes. Attaching more coaches to existing trains will be planned at a later stage." According to Maha Metro, on average, 1.75 lakh people are travelling daily on both routes. Until a couple of months ago, the average monthly footfall was around 1.5 lakh. Over 52 lakh commuters travelled by Metro in June, which was the highest monthly footfall since the inception of these services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Frequent commuters estimated that due to continuous rain for the last one-and-a-half months, coupled with rising traffic jams, more travellers are opting to use the Metro. Karve Road resident Sujit Hande, who works in Kharadi, said he has been travelling to office by Metro for the last couple of months. "So far, the journey has been comfortable. It will be better if the administration operates more trains during morning and evening hours. Frequency should be increased to every four to five minutes," Hande said. Another Maha Metro official said, "Metro has advanced technology in place; trains can run every five minutes. The administration successfully operated trains at five-minute intervals during the time when the Palkhi processions passed through Pune." On the proposal to attach more coaches to existing trains, the official explained that all trains can have six coaches, and even platforms at all Metro stations are equipped for six-coach trains. "However, there is no immediate plan to operate trains with six coaches," the official admitted. Order placed for 12 more trains to add to existing fleet of 34 Maha Metro has placed an order for 12 more rakes, citing the proposed expansion of its services towards Katraj and Nigdi. The Metro administration has 34 rakes at present, and with the additional rakes, the fleet's size will reach 46. The new trains will have three coaches with the provision to add more. The total cost of procurement is Rs430.53 crore and the delivery of trains will take place in phases. Pune: Two Metro routes, Vanaz-Ramwadi and PCMC-Swargate, will soon have more daily trips to tackle increased commuter footfall, officials told TOI on Wednesday. The latest assessment by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) has recommended an increase in frequency on both routes, with trains expected to run every five minutes over the next couple of months. Metro commuters have demanded increased trips before Ganeshotsav, which is slated to be celebrated around the end of Aug. Footfall at Metro stations is likely to increase significantly around this time. At present, trains run every seven minutes during peak hours and at a gap of 10 minutes during non-peak hours. However, travellers have observed a heavy rush during peak hours and are demanding either an increase in trips or the addition of more coaches to the current three-coach trains. A Maha Metro official told TOI, choosing anonymity, "We are already working on technicalities for operating trains at the increased frequency of every five minutes. Attaching more coaches to existing trains will be planned at a later stage." According to Maha Metro, on average, 1.75 lakh people are travelling daily on both routes. Until a couple of months ago, the average monthly footfall was around 1.5 lakh. Over 52 lakh commuters travelled by Metro in June, which was the highest monthly footfall since the inception of these services. Frequent commuters estimated that due to continuous rain for the last one-and-a-half months, coupled with rising traffic jams, more travellers are opting to use the Metro. Karve Road resident Sujit Hande, who works in Kharadi, said he has been travelling to office by Metro for the last couple of months. "So far, the journey has been comfortable. It will be better if the administration operates more trains during morning and evening hours. Frequency should be increased to every four to five minutes," Hande said. Another Maha Metro official said, "Metro has advanced technology in place; trains can run every five minutes. The administration successfully operated trains at five-minute intervals during the time when the Palkhi processions passed through Pune." On the proposal to attach more coaches to existing trains, the official explained that all trains can have six coaches, and even platforms at all Metro stations are equipped for six-coach trains. "However, there is no immediate plan to operate trains with six coaches," the official admitted. Order placed for 12 more trains to add to existing fleet of 34 Maha Metro has placed an order for 12 more rakes, citing the proposed expansion of its services towards Katraj and Nigdi. The Metro administration has 34 rakes at present, and with the additional rakes, the fleet's size will reach 46. The new trains will have three coaches with the provision to add more. The total cost of procurement is Rs430.53 crore and the delivery of trains will take place in phases.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Cops recover knife used to rob survivor
1 2 Pune: The crime branch has recovered the knife used to threaten and rob the 21-year-old survivor from the third accused in the Bopdev Ghat gang rape last year. The Pune rural police had arrested accused Bapu Dashrath Gosavi (33) alias Suraj, a casual worker and a resident of Bhavaninagar Sansar in Indapur, from the old bus terminus at Akluj in Malshirash taluka in Solapur on April 26. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Senior inspector Yuvraj Hande, the investigating officer in the case, said on Friday, "During custodial interrogation, Gosavi led a police team to the place where he had concealed the knife beneath the roof of a tin shed in Yewalewadi. He was residing in the area after the crime." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Hande said, "We collected Gosavi's blood, hair, nail and semen samples at the Sassoon General Hospital and sent them to the forensic science laboratory for expert opinion to collect evidence to file a supplementary chargesheet against him." Gosavi and his two accomplices fled to Nagpur after the gang rape incident. They went their own ways from there. He reached Nashik, where he picked up small-time jobs and stayed for a few days. Later, the accused started to stay at different places between Solapur and Ahmednagar. He continued to change his hideout to evade arrest, Hande added. Police produced Gosavi before a magisterial court at Wanowrie following the end of his custodial remand on Friday. The court sent him to magisterial custody remand for 14 days, following which he was sent to the Yerawada Central Prison. The court reserved the right of police to seek his custodial interrogation as per provisions of various sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
