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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Vaishnavi Hagawane dowry death case: Pune police detain man accused of cruelty to her son from Nepal border
The Pimpri Chinchwad police said Friday they have nabbed Nilesh Ramchandra Chavan in connection with the Vaishnavi Hagawane dowry death case on charges of allegedly causing harm to her 10-month-old son. After a rigorous search operation, a police team held Chavan at a location on the India-Nepal border. A senior police officer confirmed that Chavan has been detained, and will be brought to Pune for further investigation. The police said Chavan will be placed under arrest, and produced before a court in Pune on Saturday. According to the police, Vaishnavi allegedly died by suicide at her in-laws' house in Bhukum in the Mulshi taluka of the Pune district on May 16. Her father, Anil Sahebrao Kaspate, 51, a resident of Wakad, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against her husband and in-laws at the Bavdhan Police Station of Pimpri Chinchwad police the next day. The police arrested Vaishnavi's husband, Shashank Hagawane, 27, father-in-law and expelled Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rajendra Hagawane, 57, mother-in-law Lata, 54, sister-in-law Karishma, 31, and brother-in-law Sushil, 27, all residents of Bhukum in Mulshi, in this case. On May 22, an FIR was lodged against Chavan at the Warje Police Station in Pune city for allegedly threatening Vaishnavi's father and family members when they went to their residence to take custody of her son on May 20. The police said that Vaishnavi's 10-month-old son was with Chavan. The Kaspate family had alleged that when they went to take the baby from his house in Karve Nagar, he allegedly threatened them at gunpoint. He was booked in this case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Indian Arms Act. On May 24, the police booked Nilesh Chavan of Karve Nagarin for allegedly subjecting Vaishnavi's son to cruelty under sections 75 (cruelty to children), and 87 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The police said Chavan is known to be a friend of the Hagawane family. Meanwhile, the baby was handed over to the Kaspate family on May 22. But Chavan escaped from Pune. While he was on the run, the police conducted a search at his house, and seized his laptop and other items for investigation. The police then launched a massive search operation, and he was finally traced on the Nepal border. The police have also started the procedure for cancelling gun licences of Nilesh Chavan, Vaishnavi's husband, Shashank Hagawane, and brother-in-law Sushil. On Thursday, another offence was lodged against Shashank and Lata Hagawane at the Mhalunge MIDC Police Station in Pimpri Chinchwad for allegedly cheating a farmer, and threatening him at gunpoint in 2022. Two separate FIRs were also lodged Thursday against Shashank and Sushil Hagawane at the Warje and Kothrud police stations in Pune city for 'fraudulent representation' of their address by 'deceptive means' for taking gun licences. The police said an FIR was also lodged against Nilesh Chavan in 2022 following a complaint filed by his wife.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Telangana police arrest 13 in child trafficking racket, rescue 10 babies
A child trafficking racket spanning multiple states has come to light in Telangana's Suryapet district, where police have arrested thirteen individuals and rescued ten babies, officials confirmed on on reliable information regarding illegal adoptions, police apprehended the accused from various villages in Suryapet and Nalgonda districts. Ten children, including seven boys and three girls, were rescued and handed over to the Children Welfare Centre in Nalgonda, according to Suryapet District Superintendent of Police, K those arrested is a couple from Suryapet town who acted as mediators. They allegedly identified childless couples and offered to sell them children, bypassing all legal adoption procedures. The price for each child ranged between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, depending on negotiations with other accused who trafficked the babies. Preliminary investigation suggests that the children were brought in from Gujarat and Maharashtra. However, police said this information is yet to be verified. Some of the accused had reportedly been involved in similar cases in Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai in the also questioned several adoptive parents who allegedly failed to follow due legal procedures for adoption.A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, and further investigation is by Debosmita Maity IN THIS STORY#Telangana
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Massive child trafficking racket busted in Suryapet
Suryapet: In a major breakthrough, the Suryapet police busted an illegal child adoption and trafficking racket, arresting 13 individuals and rescuing 10 children from various locations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The accused were part of a well-organized gang involved in illegal adoption and trafficking of children, particularly targeting poor families. They took advantage of vulnerable situations and lured parents under the pretense of care and adoption. These activities were in clear violation of the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2015. Children aged between 10 days and 10 years During the operation carried out on May 28, 2025, police teams rescued 10 children – 7 boys and 3 girls – from areas such as Suryapet town, Nalgonda, Tekumatla, and Vijayawada. The children ranged in age from just 10 days old to 10 years. 13 accused arrested The arrested include auto drivers, housewives, nurses, and brokers, all playing different roles in the child trafficking network. er 173/2025 with relevant sections of the JJ Act and BNS, and further investigations are ongoing. The rescued children are being handed over to child welfare authorities for proper care and rehabilitation.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Indian Express
Haryana school student's hand fractured in assault by teacher, human rights panel calls it ‘systemic failure'
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) Friday issued directions to conduct a thorough audit of a private school in the Jhajjar district in the wake of a school teacher allegedly assaulting a Class 11 student and leaving with him a fractured hand on May 15. The Jhajjar police booked the teacher, Sonu alias R S Rathor, based on the complaint of the student's father, an ex-servicemen settled in Gurgaon. The FIR was registered the same day against the teacher under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. The student was admitted to a hospital run by the same educational group. The student's family was also allegedly mistreated and intimidated by the school staff when they visited the hospital to take care of their injured child. Taking suo motu cognisance, the HHCR termed the incident 'not only physical violence but also mental trauma and institutional negligence, constituting a serious violation of the fundamental rights of children'. The full panel of the HHRC, comprising chairperson Justice Lalit Batra and members Kuldip Jain, and Deep Bhatia, expressed deep concern over the 'physical and emotional trauma' suffered by the student. The HHRC noted, 'This is not an isolated incident of violence but points to a systemic failure in ensuring student safety and monitoring staff conduct. Reports of intimidation faced by the victim's family further aggravate the seriousness of the matter. Such behaviour undermines trust in educational institutions and damages the sanctity of the teacher-student relationship. Therefore, the Commission deemed it necessary to implement immediate corrective, protective, and preventive measures'. Justice Batra expressed the Commission's preliminary view saying that 'the reported facts indicate a serious violation of the fundamental rights to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which encompasses dignity, mental well-being, and protection from abuse'. 'The incident also clearly violates Sections 75 and 82 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which prohibit cruelty and corporal punishment against children. Moreover, it contravenes Articles 19 and 28 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which call for safeguarding children from all forms of physical or mental violence and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. The matter demands immediate and thorough investigation to protect the rights of the victim and ensure accountability,' Justice Batra added. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the investigation in the case, HHRC issued directions to the superintendent of police (Jhajjar) to ensure 'investigation is conducted fairly, transparently and in a time-bound manner under his direct supervision'. In the order pronounced on May 23 and released Monday, the HHRC sought a status report, including statements of relevant parties and medical records, within four weeks. The HHRC also directed the district education officer (Jhajjar) to 'conduct an urgent institutional audit of the concerned school to examine whether a functional child protection policy is in place, whether grievance redressal mechanisms exist for students and parents; and whether internal disciplinary mechanisms for staff misconduct are effectively implemented'. Dr Puneet Arora, protocol, information and public relations officer of the HHRC, said, 'The Commission has viewed this incident as a reflection of the deepening disorder in educational institutions. It is not merely about one student, but calls into question the accountability of the entire educational system,' adding that the next hearing is scheduled for July 8.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Lookout notice for associate wanted in Vaishnavi dowry death case
Pune: The Bavdhan police have issued a lookout circular for Karvenagar resident Nilesh Chavan, a business associate of Shashank Hagawane. Chavan is wanted in the case of threatening Hagawane's father-in-law Anil Kaspate at gunpoint. The incident occurred when Kaspate went to Chavan's house to take custody of his nine-month-old grandson. There is no trace of Chavan three days after a case was registered against him. After Vaishnavi's death, the Hagawane family moved her son to Chavan's home in Karvenagar. Her family has claimed that Chavan did not properly care for the child. In a related development, police impounded another four-wheeler belonging to Vaishnavi's father-in-law, Rajendra Hagawane, and brother-in-law, Sushil. They used this car while they were on the run for seven days before their arrest on Sunday from the Swargate area. "The car is owned by the president of the NCP's Mulshi taluka youth wing," an officer from the Pimpri Chinchwad police told TOI. Senior police inspector Anil Vibhute of the Bavdhan police said teams have been sent to track down Chavan. "We have already issued a lookout circular," Vibhute added. It is alleged that Chavan threatened Kaspate when he went to his house to seek custody of his daughter's nine-month-old son. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alerta: Você tem zumbido no ouvido? Dica de ouro pode aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo Chavan allegedly pointed his firearm at Kaspate. The Warje Malwadi police have registered a case against Chavan for issuing threats, criminal intimidation under relevant sections of the Indian Arms Act. His name was also included under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. Vibhute said that they have seized two sports utility vehicles used by Rajendra Hagawane and his son Sushil during their run. "One of the SUVs is owned by Sushil, while another belongs to their acquaintance," he added.
