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Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
8 activists booked over ‘ruckus' at Pune police commissionerate
The Bund Garden police have booked eight activists for allegedly causing a ruckus on the premises of the Pune City Police Commissionerate on the intervening night of August 3 and 4 while demanding action against the personnel at Kothrud station. Officers said the activists had gathered forcefully at the commissionerate seeking action under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the officers. Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) leader Sujat Ambedkar and others had also joined the protest. A senior police officer said the First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against the activists early on August 5. According to the police, officers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar had sought help from the Kothrud police to trace a woman who was reportedly missing. Subsequently, on August 1, the Damini Squad (comprising only women personnel) of Kothrud police station questioned three women residing at a hostel in Kothrud as the missing woman had stayed with them for some time. The women were also brought to the station for inquiry. The women, however, alleged that the police officers tortured them and passed casteist remarks at them. The police have denied the allegations. On the night of August 3, two of the three women gathered at the police commissionerate on Sadhu Vaswani Road in Pune Camp along with a group of activists. The police asked them if they had permission to protest at the spot, but the activists allegedly argued that they did not need any permission. Meanwhile, some of the activists are said to have entered the police commissionerate forcefully and shouted on the premises. Ranjan Kumar Sharma, Joint Commissioner of Police, held a discussion with the activists and issued them an official letter regarding an inquiry into the matter, but an activist allegedly tore the letter. The activists also made provocative statements at the spot, the FIR stated. The eight activists have been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 190 and 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 221 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 324(3) (mischief and damaged to public property) and sections of the Maharashtra Police Act.
Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Crimes come down, but traffic violations on rise
Hubballi/DHNS: People in the City are happy with the police for their strict action against the criminals, which resulted in a reduction in crime rate. But, the same people are not happy with the police regarding traffic management system and demand for the strict implementation of traffic rules for smooth vehicular Police Commissionerate has been taking swift action against the criminals for involving in robbery, murder, rape, theft and other crimes. Not only the police, even their active guns also planted fear among the criminals. But the traffic violators are not scared of the people violate traffic laws and continue to ride two-wheelers without helmets. Triple raids, jumping signals, wrong side driving, not using seat belts, and driving without license are common scenes here. But the police, who are busy in managing traffic in the absence of traffic signals, are not able to prevent such traffic management has been troubling other vehicle users, pedestrians and their safety. Pedestrians, especially aged people, women and children, find it difficult to cross the road. Footpaths have been encroached by hawkers and street vendors and people park their vehicles on the footpaths, which has forced the pedestrians to walk on signalsThough there are signals at Vani Vilas Circle, Akashay Park Circle on Gokul Road, Bharat Mill, Kamaripet police station circle, and other places, they are not functional, and a couple of policemen along with home guards are being deployed to manage the policemen at Kittur Chennamma Circle, Desai Circle, Railway Bridge on Gadag Road, Hosur Cross, Keshwapur Circle, the violators are not bothered to adhere to traffic police have installed automated CCTV cameras in several places to check traffic violations but still the traffic violations have not come for the 2024 calendar year, traffic police collected Rs 11 crore fine from the violators, which is the highest fine amount ever collected. In 2023, they collected Rs 9.41 crore, in 2022 police collected 8.07 crore penalty from the violators. Compared to the previous years, the fine collection has increased by more than Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore every of Consulting Civic Engineers former president Suresh Kiresu said laxity of police has led the public to neglect traffic rules, which has been causing problems in the City and it needs to be rectified immediately. The Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner should look into the traffic issue, take action to install traffic signals, clear footpath encroachment, repaint zebra crossing, and to take all required measures for smooth traffic movement.'Everybody's responsibility'Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime and Traffic) Raveesh C R said there are four traffic police stations in twin cities and they are working on smooth traffic movement in twin cities. As the number of vehicles are increasing, the number of violators also increases. We have been penalising the violators and collecting more than Rs 10 crore yearly. 'Traffic is a social responsibility. Everyone should follow the rules and regulations to save their lives and others as well,' he added.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
Police Commissioner Reviews Security Arrangements For Annual Urs At Tajbagh
Nagpur: During the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Syed Mohammad Tajuddin Rahmatullah Alaih, lakhs of devotees from India and abroad visit Tajbagh. To ensure their safety, Nagpur city police commissioner Ravinder Singal conducted a review of security arrangements for the Urs during a meeting held at the Police Commissionerate on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Commissioner Singal issued instructions to the deputy commissioner of police (traffic) for necessary traffic management measures. He said that traffic patrol vehicles would operate regularly, and vehicles parked illegally would be seized. He stated that if any accident occurs, an FIR would be registered. CCTV cameras will be used for surveillance, and a police post will be set up within the dargah premises for security purposes. The commissioner also issued directives to ensure route diversions, clear roads, and prohibit vehicle parking at Samosa Ground, Kabristan Road, the main gate to Tajbagh, and under the bridge. Taj Ahmed Raja, Secretary of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust, informed commissioner Singal that parking arrangements have been made at the sports complex on Umred Road, which will be repaired by the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT). Additionally, parking facilities will be available near Sanjuba School in Ashirwad Nagar. Present at the meeting were Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust chairman Pyare Zia Khan, vice-president Dr Surendra Jichkar, secretary Taj Ahmed Raja, trustees Haji Farukh Bhai Bawla, Haji Imran Khan Tazi, Gajendrapal Singh Lohia, Mustafabhai Topiwala, and president of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Rahmatullah Alaih Dargah Khuddam Committee Syed Mobin Tazi. Police officials included additional commissioner of police Navinchandra Reddy, additional commissioner of police (crime) Vasant Pardeshi, DCP (traffic) Lohit Matani, DCP (zone 4) Rashmita Rao, DCP (zone 3) Rahul Madne, DCP (special branch) Shashikant Satav, ACP Narendra Hiwre, and other senior police officers.
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
125-year old Kotwal House in Hyderabad regains its lost glory
HYDERABAD: For over a century, Kotwal House stood as the silent sentinel of law and order in Hyderabad, a place where power resided, decisions were made and the city's administrative machinery once revolved. Built in the early 1900s and officially handed over to the Police Commissionerate in 1905, this colonial-era structure has now undergone a comprehensive restoration, reviving not just its physical form but its historic spirit. The restored building eas officially inaugurated on Wednesday by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. A member of Deccan Terrain Agencies, Mir Khan, told the TNIE: 'Kotwal House is more than a building, it's a symbol of continuity. It has housed generations of officers, from the time of the Nizam through British rule, post-Independence administration and into modern governance. But as decades passed, age caught up with its elegant stone walls, lime plaster, and traditional wooden roofing. Water seeped through broken rafters. Plywood had replaced teak, and the structure was deteriorating.' Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, CV Anand said: 'Nearly four years ago, the roof of this historic building collapsed, and the building was on the verge of being demolished. But I couldn't bring myself to let go of such a vital piece of our heritage. I began searching for someone willing to support its revival and Anil, CMD of Greenko, came forward to fund the restoration. Work officially began in December 2022.' 'However, when I was transferred in October 2023, the project came to an abrupt halt. It wasn't until my return as Commissioner in September 2024 that we were able to restart the restoration. Restoring a heritage is no easy task - it demands both time and patience. Mir Khan of Deccan Terrain Agencies has done a remarkable job, and we are finally ready to unveil it. From now on, the Kotwal will once again have a dignified place to sit when visiting the Old City,' he added. 'The restoration of Kotwal House was no cosmetic makeover. It was an act of architectural reverence - an attempt to return the building to its original glory without modern intrusions. Every detail was carefully studied, right down to the curve of glass panes and the grain of wooden railings,' Mir Khan said.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Greater Ghaziabad' in works, to see integrated development: CM
Ghaziabad: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that Ghaziabad city is emerging into a new phase of development as 'Greater Ghaziabad', and also talked of plans for an integrated development. He also spoke about the plan to have an integrated office complex to bring all district offices under one roof and to improve safety and law and order through the Police Commissionerate's headquarters. (Sakib Ali/HT Photos) Adityanath made the remarks as he met public representatives in Ghaziabad and held a review meeting also participated by different departments' officials. Later, he held a press briefing at Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan, Indirapuram, about development agendas. 'It is a new Ghaziabad that has changed its old perception. Gone are the times when Ghaziabad was known for crime and gang wars, and films were made about the situation. It is now set to begin a new journey under the new initiative of Greater Ghaziabad, in which Khoda, Loni, Muradnagar etc., will be a part of Greater Ghaziabad and will be a part of Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam (municipal corporation). I have asked for a detailed project for its development,' the CM told reporters. He also spoke about the plan to have an integrated office complex to bring all district offices under one roof and to improve safety and law and order through the Police Commissionerate's headquarters. Adityanath, meanwhile, also reviewed the progress of Dudheshwar Nath Temple corridor, where a corridor is proposed to be built around the ancient temple on the lines of works done at Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi. He also talked of a stadium to be built by Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA). 'The Board of Cricket Control in India had taken up a land in Ghaziabad and was trying for a stadium. But the work could not go through. Now, I have asked GDA to take up the project for a stadium on the land and also take up its operation. Facilities like the Mansarowar Bhawan, Uttarakhand Bhawan and Purvanchal Bhawan should be used by the public, and the corporation has been asked to prepare a model and send it to us,' he also told reporters. Over the long-pending issue of the rejuvenation of the Hindon river, he told media that there were meaningful discussions on the revival of the river. 'The river was once an identity of Ghaziabad, and its rejuvenation will be taken up on a war-footing. Large-scale plantations have been proposed on both sides of the river,' he added. On the Kanwar Yatra, the CM on Thursday directed officials to make special arrangements from Muradnagar to Tila Morh, Kadarabad Border to Ghaziabad-Delhi Border, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and National Highway – 9.
