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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mumbai model files complaint against Khadse's son-in-law
Pune: The cyber police have registered a fresh case against former state minister Eknath Khadse's son-in-law, Pranjal Khewalkar, on Friday, following a complaint lodged by a 26-year-old Mumbai-based model. In her complaint, the woman alleged that Khewalkar called her to different hotels in the city between 2022 and June this year. During this period, the model alleged that Khewalkar, under the pretext of creating a portfolio for her, photographed and recorded videos of her compromising positions. According to the police, the complainant takes up fashion-related assignments in Pune and Mumbai. A mutual friend introduced her to Khewalkar, the police said. In her first information report (FIR), the woman expressed apprehension that these photographs and videos could be misused by Khewalkar. The police registered a case under sections 77 and 66(E) of the Information Technology Act. Section 77 states that penalties under it do not prevent further punishment under other laws, and 66(E) prescribes up to three years' imprisonment or a fine for violating privacy by capturing or sharing private images without consent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The 5 Books Warren Buffett Recommends You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 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 On July 25, officers from the crime branch arrested Khewalkar and six others, including a bookie and two women, over a house party involving drugs. All seven are in judicial custody. The police examined Khewalkar's mobile phone and discovered many objectionable videos and photographs of several women from different parts of the country. The Maharashtra State Commission for Women has asked the Pune police to investigate this aspect of the case. 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
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra govt to induct anti-human trafficking measures in revised policies for women
Mumbai, Speakers at a state-level workshop on Wednesday called for various measures, including coordination among the Maharashtra government and other stakeholders, to combat human trafficking. Maharashtra govt to induct anti-human trafficking measures in revised policies for women The workshop titled "From Sensitivity to Commitment, Fight Against Exploitation" was organised by the Maharashtra State Commission for Women to mark the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Addressing the event, Deputy Chairperson of the State Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe suggested using technological tools to increase conviction rates in trafficking cases. "All stakeholders, including the police, civil society, legal services, and NGOs, must coordinate effectively," Gorhe said. She called for a people's movement to combat human trafficking while affirming the state government's commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of women. "Technological tools must be used to increase conviction rates in trafficking cases. All stakeholders- police, civil society, legal services, and NGOs- must coordinate effectively. Social media misuse must be addressed, and survivor confidentiality ensured," Gorhe said. A booklet on legal provisions and victim support measures, as well as a report on commercial sexual exploitation in Vidarbha, was released during the event. Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced that the state government will incorporate anti-human trafficking measures into the revised women and child policies. "Along with legal action, a change in societal mindset towards survivors is essential," she added. Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde called for a coordinated approach to policy making. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Meghana Bordikar stated that the workshop aimed to prepare an actionable plan against exploitation, with increased engagement with students and youth. Minister of State for Home Pankaj Bhoyar stated that more than 45,193 missing women and children were traced under Operation Muskan between 2015 and 2024. He also mentioned Nagpur Police's Operation Shakti, which rescued women from massage parlours and red-light areas. State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar said 24 trafficked women from Oman, Muscat, and Dubai were repatriated to India over the past three years with the support of the National Commission for Women, anti-human trafficking units, and the Indian Embassy in Oman. She emphasised the need to eradicate deep-rooted social evils such as dowry, female foeticide, and harmful customs. Chakankar also announced a partnership with Meta to act on social media-based crimes within 24 hours, and said the rising conviction rate in domestic violence cases is a sign of progress. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt to set up vigilance cells to stop illegal uterus removals among cane cutters
1 2 Pune: Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar said on Tuesday the state would set up vigilance committees to check if hospitals or doctors were performing unnecessary and illegal hysterectomies on women. The minister made the announcement after several press reports highlighted a growing number of such procedures being carried out among women sugar cane cutters in Beed. The meeting on Tuesday in Mumbai also involved state women's commission chairperson Chitra Wagh, who has urged the health department to look into the reports. Maharashtra sugar commissioner Siddharam Salimath, who too attended the meeting, said: "New SOPs will be drafted and the issue has been brought under the purview of the health department. The office of the sugar commissioner does not have any direct authority in the matter. But I have instructed all sugar mills in the state to ensure regular health checkups are carried out for cane cutters." For years, there has been concern that women cane cutters, especially in Beed district, were getting their wombs removed to not lose out on daily wages. A 2018 survey of 200 women in Beed by the Maharashtra State Commission for Women revealed that 36% of them had undergone hysterectomy. Another study in 2019 found that of 271 women, 21% had undergone hysterectomies. And both surveys found that nearly 85% of the procedures had been carried out at private hospitals. Experts said the data overall suggested hysterectomies in Beed were 14 times higher than the national average of 3.2% (in 2019). A week ago, there were more media reports alleging that a high number of hysterectomies had been carried out in 2024, to prevent women cane cutters from taking leaves during menstruation. During the meeting, Abitkar asked officials to be more vigilant and ordered the setting up of a district-level committee to monitor complaints of illegal uterus removals, said a statement late on Tuesday. A senior health department official who was part of the meeting said: "The committees at the district level will be similar to how PCPNDT committees work, to check illegal sex determination. The district-level committee will conduct random checks at private hospitals where a high number of hysterectomies have been performed. They will work like a flying squad and will review each case to check if a hysterectomy was required or not. " The official, who didn't want to be named, said such committees will be set up in nine Maharashtra districts, in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions. "If any hospital is found involved in malpractice, action will be initiated under the Bombay Nursing Act," the health department official said. Dr Shilpa Naik, associate professor with Pune's BJ Medical College said early hysterectomies posed a lifetime risk for women. "An early hysterectomy means all symptoms of menopause, which are supposed to kick in later in life after the natural menopausal cycle, begin showing early. The protection a woman has thanks to her hormones will wear off too, making her more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular symptoms like strokes, genitourinary symptoms like urinary incontinence, fractures and hot flashes. The ovaries will also stop functioning 2-3 years after the hysterectomy," Dr Naik said.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nagpur BJP MLC's Sister-in-law alleges threats, inaction by Devendra Fadnavis
After the Pune dowry death case, another political family feud came to the fore on Wednesday (May 28, 2025). Nagpur BJP MLC Parinay Fuke's sister-in-law Priya Fuke has accused him and his family members of fraud and harassment and alleged that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also been ignorant of the matter, despite approaching him 'several times'. 'I approached Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with documented proof of our right to my husband's property, but he only offered vague assurances like 'I'll look into it,' and never intervened,' she alleged. Ms. Fuke filed a domestic cruelty case against the Fuke family at Ambazari police station last year and said, 'BJP MLA Parinay Fuke and his family have been threatening me and trying to gain custody of my children. Levelling serious allegations on the legislator, she said, 'They threatened me every day by hiring goons just for asking my rights and securing the future of my children and harassed me by the system for filing a complaint. I have been forced to make daily visits to the police station.' She was speaking to the media in Nagpur on Wednesday (May 28, 2025). Ms. Fuke claimed the Fuke family never mentioned of medical condition of her husband, Sanket Fuke, who died in 2022 following complications from a kidney transplant. After his death, her in-laws have been abusive and hostile, she claimed. Ms. Fuke filed a domestic violence case in October 2022 and raised concerns with the Maharashtra State Commission for Women in 2024. Ms. Fuke is currently living with her mother for the past 18 months, constantly fearing for her safety. She also accused her late husband's family of pressing charges under the SC/ST Atrocities Act and extortion against her. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare, who stood beside Priya, criticised the police and the Maharashtra State Commission for Women for suppressing the case. 'At first, the police failed to register her complaint of harassment and later lodged an atrocity case against Priya. She's been fighting this battle alone, and that's why we are standing with her now.' 'This has become a pattern when women are raising complaints against politicians in power, the very next moment atrocity case is filed against them- be it Solapur's Nirmala Yadav case against a BJP party functionary, or Parli's Karuna Munde's case against the NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, and for that matter now Priya's case.'
