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- Khaleej Times
India: 6 killed, 25 swept away after bridge collapse over Indrayani river in Pune, say reports
At least six people were killed and 25 others swept away on Sunday after a bridge collapsed over the Indrayani river in the western Indian city of Pune, Reuters reported, citing Indian media. Initial reports said 10 to 15 people were feared to be trapped, while 5 to 6 people were rescued, the Pimpri Chinchwad Police said. Rescue operations are underway, with India's National Disaster Response Force teams on the spot. Watch, a video by ANI here: According to some officials who spoke on the matter, around 125 tourists were standing on the bridge when it collapsed. "An old bridge collapsed here around 4pm. Around 125 tourists were standing on the same spot on the bridge and it suddenly collapsed. Nearly 20-25 people were drifted away by the river. Some of them were taken out by local workers, while 4-5 are still stuck under the bridge," Former Vice President of Cantonment Board Dehu Road, Raghuvir Shelar said. However, other officials warned that it would not be appropriate to speak without getting complete information. "Some people are trapped. It is possible that some people have been swept away. We have not yet received any confirmation of casualties in this regard. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to talk about this now. I will give information about this only after getting complete information. Right now, the administration is trying its best to provide relief to the people," Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- India Gazette
Case registered against husband, in-laws in alleged dowry death of Pune woman
Pune (Maharashtra) [India] May 22 (ANI): The Pimpri Chinchwad Police in Pune have registered a case of abetment of suicide and dowry death against five individuals, including the husband and in-laws of 23-year-old Vaishnavi Hagawane, who allegedly died by suicide at her marital home in Bhukum, Mulshi tehsil of Pune, last Friday said a police official. Vaishnavi Shashank Hagawane, the daughter-in-law of Rajendra Hagawane, who is associated with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar, allegedly died under mysterious circumstances, with her family accusing her in-laws of harassment and torture over dowry demands. According to the complaint filed by Vaishnavi's father, Anil Kaspate, his daughter was found hanging around 4:30 pm on Friday due to alleged mental and physical harassment inflicted by her in-laws. The family has accused her husband, Shashank Hagawane, and his relatives of persistent dowry demands totalling Rs 2 crore. As per Kaspate's complaint, Rajendra Hagawane, Vaishnavi's in-laws and husband had taken 51 tolas of gold, a high-end car, and silver utensils at the time of marriage. The groom's family also insisted that the wedding be held at a luxurious venue. Recently, they had allegedly demanded Rs 2 crore from Vaishanavi's father. Following Vaishnavi's demise, Pimpri Chinchwad Police have registered a case under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 80(2), 108, 115(2), 352, 351(2), and 3(5) at Bavdhan police station and arrested three individuals Vaishnavi's husband, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law while her father-in-law, Rajendra Hagawane, and his elder son, Susheel Hagawane, remain absconding. The police are conducting further investigations into the matter. The case has also sparked political controversy. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken serious cognisance of the case, given its implications related to dowry harassment and the suspicious circumstances of Vaishnavi's death. (ANI)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
Vaishnavi Hagawane suicide case: Husband, sister-in-law, mother-in-law arrested for abetment of suicide, dowry harassment
Photo credit: AI NEW DELHI: The Pimpri Chinchwad Police in Pune have registered a case of abetment of suicide and dowry death against five people, including the husband and in-laws of 23-year-old Vaishnavi Hagawane, news agency ANI reported. She allegedly died by suicide at her marital home in Bhukum, Mulshi tehsil, last Friday, a police official said. Vaishnavi, daughter-in-law of Rajendra Hagawane, who is associated with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar. Her family accused her in-laws of harassment over dowry demands. According to Vaishnavi's father, Anil Kaspate , she was found hanging around 4.30 pm on Friday, suffering mental and physical torture from her in-laws. The family claims the husband, Shashank Hagawane and relatives repeatedly demanded dowry worth Rs 2 crore. Kaspate said the groom's family took 51 tolas of gold, a luxury car and silver utensils at the wedding and insisted on a lavish ceremony. Recently, they demanded Rs 2 crore more. Police have registered the case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Bavdhan police station. Three arrests have been made — Vaishnavi's husband, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law. Her father-in-law Rajendra and elder brother-in-law Susheel remain absconding. Investigations are ongoing.
