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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Cattle meant for illegal slaughter seized from abandoned NMC school
Nagpur: In back-to-back operations on Wednesday, the Sadar police cracked down on two cattle-related offences, rescuing livestock worth over Rs2.35 lakh and arresting one suspect. The first raid took place at the old Lal Corporation School near Gaddigodam Masjid in Sadar. The school, which has been closed for over 10–15 years, was being used to confine cattle in cruel conditions, allegedly for slaughter. Based on an informant's tip, police officers raided the site at around 5.30am and rescued one red cow, one white calf, seven red-and-white calves, and one red-and-white bull. The animals, worth approximately Rs1.25 lakh, were tied up without food or water. The accused in the case, Shoaib Gafur Qureshi (42), a resident of Gaddigodam, is currently absconding. A case was registered under multiple sections of the Maharashtra Animal Protection Act, 1976 (Amendment 2015). Police inspector Manish Thakre of Sadar police station stated that the abandoned school has been a hotspot for such illegal activities. "We've already written to Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to hand over the property to us. It was also suggested as a site for a cyber lab or a new police station. Locals even use it for weddings and public functions — it's high time the space is properly secured." In a separate incident, a Bolero pickup vehicle was intercepted at Juna Katol Naka Chowk near the Zilla Parishad School. Acting on an alert received on 112, officers led by PSI Vilas Gusinge stopped the vehicle and discovered nine bovines, including one white cow, one red cow, three white-red cows, and one calf, valued at Rs1.1 lakh. The driver, Vinod Kailas Dhumal (27) from Kalmeshwar, was arrested. He confessed to transporting the animals for Shoaib Gafur Qureshi, the same accused as in the earlier case. The four-wheeler vehicle, worth Rs5 lakh, was seized. A fresh case was registered under BNS, including charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Maharashtra Animal Protection Act, and the Motor Vehicles Act. Both operations were conducted under the guidance of DCP Rahul Madane and ACP Sunita Meshram. Authorities have urged the public to remain alert and report such offences to prevent further cruelty and enforce animal protection laws effectively.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
War news flooding TVs? Don't shun kids, guide them: Experts
Nagpur: With tension rising at the border and continuous war updates dominating television screens, many parents are choosing to keep their children away from the news. However, psychiatrists, teachers, and media experts believe that instead of shielding kids entirely, this is the time to guide them with facts, awareness, and Manish Thakre, head of the Psychiatry Department at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), told TOI that children should not be discouraged from learning about the current situation. "Don't keep them completely unaware or push them away from the news. Explain it in simple, age-appropriate terms, and make it clear that this is not a war against any religion or country — it's a war against terrorism," he Thakre also added that while children below the age of 13 may not be deeply affected by news coverage, teenagers are more likely to overthink or internalise the situation. "So, we must keep them both aware and emotionally alert without creating panic," said Dr Sonakshi Jyrwa, associate professor of psychiatry at AIIMS Nagpur, pointed out that the situation is stressful not only for children but also for adults because this generation is experiencing the war-like situation for the first time. "Even the elderly should avoid overexposure to news. Limit TV time and avoid believing or forwarding unverified messages on WhatsApp. It's always better to follow only official govt sources for reliable updates," she Deshkar, a city-based school teacher, said the moment can be used to instil values of patriotism in children. "Tell them about the bravery of our soldiers, and the strategy with which the Army, Navy, and Air Force operate. Such stories of courage and sacrifice can inspire children to dream of joining the armed forces," he and mass communication expert Dr Moiz Mannan Haq, former head of the department at RTMNU, recalled how a campaign against fake news was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. "A similar public awareness initiative is the need of the hour now. The flood of misinformation must be countered through verified facts and responsible communication," he agree that with a balanced approach — combining facts, emotional support, and inspiration — this moment can be turned into a valuable learning experience for young minds.
