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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MNS workers vandalise bar in Panvel hours after Raj Thackeray's speech; 15 persons booked
Navi Mumbai: MNS workers allegedly vandalised a bar in Panvel late on Saturday, hours after a fiery speech of their party president Raj Thackeray condemning the functioning of dance bars in the 'sacred land' of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Raigad. Police registered a case against 15 individuals under the relevant BNS sections following a viral video of some men storming into Night Riders Bar on the outskirts of Panvel, vandalising furniture, smashing liquor bottles, and damaging the property. Police said they have identified eight of the accused, including MNS office-bearer Yogesh Chile. While addressing a gathering at the 78th foundation day of Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), Thackeray questioned the operation of illegal dance bars in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's "sacred land" Raigad district. He further claimed that these dance bars were run by non-Marathi people who were spoiling the local youth. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut was also present at the event. In a swift response to their leader's remarks on illegal bars operating in Raigad, party workers targeted the Night Riders bar in Kon village near Palaspe Phata in Panvel shortly after midnight. The vandalism comes a month after Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur of BJP had objected to the sale of liquor in Kharghar node, which is a part of Panvel taluka in Raigad. However, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had then stated in the assembly during the monsoon session of the state legislature that if Thakur wants to make Kharghar a no-liquor zone, then they must comply with the laws and get residents' signatures that they do not want bars or liquor shops. Panvel-based activist Anarjit Chauhan alleged that the vandalism seems to be politically motivated keeping in mind the upcoming municipal elections in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. "Dance bars with women employees, like Night Riders Bar, have been operating for years, even when the MVA govt was in power in the state. If politicians see any immoral activity here, why didn't the police take any legal action? There seems to be a political agenda here," claimed Chauhan. Activist B N Kumar of NatConnect Foundation remarked: "While there may be politics over this liquor-bar cocktail, if the people of Panvel do not want liquor shops, then they can legally go to the authorities." He added that recently women from a Panvel housing society had formed a human chain to protest against an upcoming liquor shop in the area. After the complaint went to the district collector and other departments concerned, the liquor shop proposal was cancelled. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Indian Express
Navi Mumbai man locks himself in flat for 3 years after death of kin; found surrounded by garbage, human waste
Social workers recently rescued a former computer programmer who had isolated himself for years after he lost his parents and brother. Anup Kumar Nair, 55, was found in an unkempt condition, surrounded by garbage, food packets, broken furniture, and human waste at his Navi Mumbai home. According to a report in the Times of India, Nair was depressed and locked himself in his flat due to psychological trauma. Rescued by social workers under the Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL), a Panvel-based NGO, he was surviving by ordering meals through food delivery apps over the last three years. Nair had reportedly cut off all contact with society, and was found with a severe leg infection. The report stated that Nair's parents passed away a few years ago, and his elder brother died by suicide nearly 20 years ago. His relatives attempted to contact him on several occasions but he avoided interacting with them due to trust issues. The incident came to light when a resident of the complex informed SEAL about the poor state of the flat. The team quickly gained access to the place and provided medical assistance to Nair. 'We, society members, had to sometimes persuade him to help us take his trash out. We also helped him to transfer the fixed deposit of his parents to his account,' his neighbour told TOI. Nair is now living at the SEAL ashram in Panvel. Opening up about his life, he said, 'I don't have any friends at present, and my parents and brother have already died. Due to my poor health, I cannot find a new job.' 'It is ironic how some citizens become extremely lonely and depressed in this crowded city, as they are unable to reach out for help. Fortunately for Nair, he was rescued, but there are countless others who simply perish inside their own locked flats, their bodies found days later,' chief patron of SEAL, Abraham Mathai, told TOI.
India Today
30-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
Family died, no friends: Techie locks self in Mumbai flat, rescued after 3 years
A 55-year-old man from Navi Mumbai was rescued last week after spending over three years locked inside his apartment, completely isolated from the outside world. The man, identified as Anup Kumar Nair, was suffering from severe depression and had voluntarily confined himself due to psychological trauma and a former computer programmer, lived in Gharkool Society in Sector 24, Juinagar. According to social workers from SEAL (Social and Evangelical Association for Love), a Panvel-based NGO, he had not stepped out of his flat for more than three only interaction with the outside world came through food delivery apps, which he used to meet his basic needs. When SEAL's team entered his apartment, they found him living in appalling conditions, surrounded by garbage and suffering from a serious leg infection. Nair's life took a downward turn following a series of personal tragedies — the death of his parents a few years ago and the suicide of his elder brother nearly two decades ago. The emotional toll left him mentally exhausted and increasingly withdrawn. Eventually, he chose to isolate himself completely, disconnecting from friends, neighbours, and society at condition came to light after a concerned resident of the society alerted SEAL about the disturbing state of the flat. The NGO's team responded swiftly, gaining access to the apartment and immediately arranging for medical rarely opened his door and never disposed of garbage,' said Vijay Shibe, Chairman of Gharkool Society.'We tried to help him in small ways and even provided financial assistance when we could. But we knew something was seriously wrong.'Local resident Nikhil Marathe, who was instrumental in alerting authorities, added, 'It's heartbreaking to see someone deteriorate like this in silence. We all need to be more aware of those living alone around us.'Currently, Nair is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at SEAL Ashram in Panvel. Though still emotionally fragile, doctors and caregivers have reported early signs of improvement in his overall health and mental a brief conversation with his caretakers, Nair said, 'My parents are gone, my brother is gone, and I have no friends left. My health is also not good. So there's no scope for a new beginning.'- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Time of India
Man sent to 4-yr RI for abetting suicide of former married lover
Mumbai Observing that the act of the accused and his continued course of conduct created a situation that left the victim with no choice, a sessions court last week sentenced a 30-year-old man to four years of rigorous imprisonment for abetting the suicide of his former lover, a married woman with children, in 2020. The accused, Panvel-based Sachin Phadke, pressured the victim to leave her husband and also threatened to kill her family if she did not relent. Rohini died by jumping off Khopate Bridge in Navi Mumbai on July 28, 2020, leaving her chappals and purse with an identification card behind, leading police to suspect that she had taken the extreme step. Her body was found a day later. In a 26-page judgment copy, Additional Sessions Judge Santosh R Chavan noted that from audio recordings of phone conversations, it was evident that the victim realised her mistake and requested the accused to forgive her. However, the accused continuously pressurised her for marriage. In the recordings, the victim also said she would give her life but would not marry the accused. "The accused had threatened to spoil the deceased's matrimonial life and cause injury to her family. The accused knew that the deceased was a married woman having two daughters; his marriage with the deceased was not possible. Despite this, he was continuously pressurising her for marriage and threatening her. The accused knew the consequences of his act. There is instigation on the part of the accused," the judge said. The judge found a "direct and proximate link between the accused's act of abetment and the decision of the deceased to die by suicide". The judge found him guilty under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code relating to abetment to suicide. The maximum sentence attracted was 10 years of imprisonment. Initially, the reason for the victim's suicide was unknown, and no complaint was filed. However, after the victim's last rites, her brother discovered call recordings on her mobile phone. These recordings revealed conversations between her and Phadke, indicating a relationship. It also showed that Phadke was mentally and physically harassing her, pressuring her for marriage, and threatening to defame her and harm her family. Subsequently, after a chance encounter at a petrol pump, where the victim's daughter recognised the accused and informed her uncle who accompanied her, the family filed a complaint with the Uran police station in Oct 2020. The daughter told the uncle the accused had turned up at their home once and beaten the victim. The accused was arrested and released on bail on Sept 16, 2022. The prosecution examined 10 witnesses, including the victim's minor daughter, husband, brothers and father. They iterated the version that she died due to the harassment of the accused. All denied the defence lawyer's suggestion that she was depressed due to marital woes and her husband's drinking. "After careful examination, I am convinced that she (the minor daughter) was neither tutored nor used for manipulation by the prosecution; hence, her testimony is admissible. Her evidence corroborates with the evidence of other witnesses," the judge said. The judge found the delay in the police complaint adequately explained due to the family's grief.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Cops to be deployed on all long-distance trains in Mumbai
Mumbai: Two recent robberies on board long-distance trains in the city have prompted the Government Railway Police (GRP) to step up patrolling and vigilance activities and crack down on gangs involved in luggage, jewellery and mobile phone theft. The GRP has launched a special campaign to trace mobile phones stolen over the past five years besides deploying personnel in long-distance trains, said Rakesh Kalasagar, railway police commissioner. 'Thirty-one long-distance trains leave Mumbai everyday,' Kalasagar said on Sunday. 'From now on, two railway police personnel will be deployed in each of these trains. They will patrol the entire train and protect passengers up to the limits of the railway police commissionerate, which will curb criminal activities.' Increase in crime On June 1, knife-wielding robbers targeted a Joesghwari-based family travelling via the Jaipur-Bandra Terminus Superfast Express after the train crossed Borivali and camped off with a trolley bag containing cash and valuables worth ₹7 lakh. Then, on June 5, a robber targeted Dipali Deshmukh, a Panvel-based doctor, travelling on board the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Nanded Special train when it was between Bhandup and Kanjurmarg. The robber dragged her till the door in a bid to snatch her purse, her husband following her – then he jumped off the moving train, pulling the couple down behind him. The incident cost Dipali's husband Yogesh Deshmukh, also a doctor, his left arm, which had to be amputated due to injuries caused by the fall. The robberies were indicative of increasing crimes on railway premises. According to data from the GRP, 12,000 cases of theft were registered in 2022, including cases involving theft of mobile phones. But in 2024, 11,143 mobile phones alone were stolen from railway premises, taking the monthly average of mobile phone thefts to over 928. Between January and May this year, over 3,576 mobile phones were stolen, taking the monthly average to over 715. Security measures The GRP has initiated several measures in light of recent incidents to increase security and prevent crimes on trains. The most prominent among these is a special campaign to prevent mobile thefts. A team has been formed under the campaign within the crime detection branch of every railway police station. 'These teams will conduct technical investigations and try to recover all stolen and lost mobile phones in their jurisdiction in the past five years,' said Kalasagar. Most mobile phone thefts occur when commuters try to board trains or when they use phones carelessly while travelling on trains, said the commissioner. 'Thieves often take advantage of large crowds that gather to board trains. Besides, many people are inattentive while talking and keep their phones in their hand while standing at the door, which makes snatching easy,' he said. Thefts of mobile phones, laptops and luggage are most common on railway premises, followed by molestation cases, said Kalasagar. Four railway police personnel are deployed in every local train including in ladies compartments to curb such cases, he said. 'Along similar lines, we will join forces with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and deploy two personnel on every long-distance train,' said Kalasagar. 'Most crimes are committed for the purpose of theft. Our teams will keep an eye on such activities and bring down crimes,' he said. 758 RPF posts vacant While efforts are underway to enhance security on long-distance trains, the RPF is severely understaffed, with 758 posts lying vacant. The vacancies span 25% posts for officers and 16% posts for employees. The recruitment process for the vacancies would be started soon, said Kalasagar.
