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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cattle trade boycott over gaurakshaks' harassment hits farmers, meat exporters across Maharashtra
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A statewide boycott of cattle trading by the Qureshi community, protesting continued harassment by self-styled 'gaurakshaks', has begun to affect rural economies, meat export operations, and the hospitality sector across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Qureshi community, which leads the livestock trade and meat processing industry in Maharashtra, has stopped all buying and selling of cattle, alleging unchecked vigilantism targeting transporters and traders. The boycott, now into its third week, has left cattle markets deserted, meat processing units running dry, and hotels struggling with supply shortages. "The harassment of our traders by cow vigilante groups has become unbearable. Despite valid documentation and licences, our people are being stopped, attacked, and humiliated," said Haji Arif Chaudhary, the state head of All India Jamiatul Quresh, which on July 15 made a representation to director general of police Rashmi Shukla seeking intervention and implementation of law. Haji Isa Qureshi, another key member of the Jamiat, said, "To date, only our community was blamed and cornered. The moment we stopped purchasing and processing unproductive animals, all related sectors have started feeling the heat. The govt should ensure that the existing laws related to our business are implemented." Officials from the animal husbandry department confirmed the sharp fall in slaughter numbers from all eight export-oriented abattoirs situated across Maharashtra. The authorities from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar said that the situation is no different for Allana Sons and Al Quraish —both known for being into cent per cent export. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Between July 14 and July 20, Al Quraish recorded zero slaughter while Allana reported slaughter of only 734 buffaloes. This contrasts sharply with figures from late June, when Allana processed 9,744 animals in a week and Al Quraish 684. "This is an unprecedented dip. We reached out to these units and were told that the Qureshi community's boycott is directly responsible for this drop," said Dr Nanasaheb Kadam, deputy commissioner, animal husbandry dept told TOI. The ripple effect is also being felt in the agriculture sector, where farmers typically sell unproductive cattle during the monsoon to finance sowing. "With no buyers, our animals are unsold and we are short of cash. The boycott has left us stranded. The govt should bring a check on the vigilantes," said Laxman Bapurao Sashe from Ghodegaon-based animal market, considered to be one of the largest markets in the state. Meat exporters warn that the halt in trading is threatening contractual obligations with overseas clients. "We are on the verge of defaulting on our export commitments due to a supply crunch. The govt must step in," said an official from a Malegaon-based export unit. Hotels and restaurants, too, are facing the heat. "Buffalo meat is a major component in many food preparations, especially for bulk catering. The sudden shortage is affecting both pricing and menu planning," said a hotelier from Mumbai. The Qureshi community has stated that the boycott will continue until the state govt takes concrete action against vigilante groups and ensures the safety of livestock transporters.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
HC raps cops for poorly maintained case diaries, seeks affidavit from DGP
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court reprimanded the police for failing to maintain case diaries in a proper format as mandated by law. It ordered Rashmi Shukla, the Director General of Police (DGP), to file a personal affidavit explaining whether the provisions of law enacted by Parliament were binding and mandatory on the Maharashtra police personnel or if they are to be retained only in the books of law. IPS officer Rashmi Shukla (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) A division bench of justices Ajey Gadkari and Rajesh Patil on Monday was hearing a petition pertaining to a dispute between a licensee and licensor of rented premises where one party accused the other of misappropriating its furniture. The judges were inspecting the case diary when they noticed that it was not maintained in a proper format. It also contained loose sheets of paper despite statutory requirements and several circulars having been issued by the DGP's office. 'The case diary is maintained in an absolutely casual manner and loose leaf in a yellow-coloured plastic file. The first page of the case diary has no number or date. It is typed on a ledger paper. Pages no.1 to 13 are in loose sheets,' the court observed after going through the case diary. The court censured an assistant police inspector attached to the Vartak Nagar police station in Thane for failing to conduct a panchnama of the scene even 13 months after a First Information Report was registered. 'The directions issued by the office of the Director General of Police are not percolated to the lower rank of police personnel, and they are blatantly violating the directions issued by the topmost authority of the police department. This is unconscionable and unpardonable. It appears to us that in a disciplined police force, the police personnel themselves are not following the discipline and are not following the mandatory directions issued by the office of the Director General of Police,' the court observed. The court also directed the DGP to initiate action against an investigating officer from Vartak Nagar police station for committing a breach of provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), (1972). The investigating officer had also violated various circulars about case diary maintenance issued by the DGP on December 6, 2018, September 16, 2021, and February 12, 2024. Section 172 of the CrPC (1972) mandates that a police officer investigating a crime must record day-to-day proceedings of the investigation in the case diary, along with details such as the time at which the information reached him, the time at which he began and closed his investigation, the place or places visited by him, and statement of the circumstances ascertained through his investigation. According to this procedural law, the case diary is supposed to be a paginated book that the investigating officer maintains. 'As per our record, the last such circular was issued on February 12, 2024. There is also a circular dated February 11, 2011, issued by the Home Department, Government of Maharashtra, directing all the investigating officers to follow the amended Section 172 (1-B) of the CrPC,' the court noted while stating that police personnel in the State of Maharashtra must follow the mandate of law.
The Print
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Efforts made to curb illegal loudspeakers at religious structures: HC; no contempt action on govt
The court referred to an affidavit submitted earlier by Maharashtra Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla that said 2,812 loudspeakers were in use by various religious structures as of April this year. A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne disposed of a 2018 petition filed by social activist Santosh Pachlag, seeking contempt action against the government for not complying with an August 2016 order of the HC on illegal loudspeakers violating the Noise Pollution Rules. Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said the Maharashtra government has made substantial and earnest efforts against illegal loudspeakers at religious structures and hence, there was no need to initiate any contempt action. Out of these, 343 were removed and 831 loudspeakers were given license and permission. Notices were issued to 767 structures warning them to not exceed the noise decibel limits and FIRs were lodged in 19 cases. Government pleader Neha Bhide told the court that a nodal officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police has been appointed to monitor the action taken against such illegal loudspeakers. The bench said it was 'satisfied' that the HC's 2016 directives have been complied with. 'It is evident that the authorities have substantially complied with the order. No case for wilful disobedience of directions of this court is made out as the authorities have made an earnest effort to comply with the order,' the HC said. Hence, no contempt is made out and the contempt petition is disposed of, the court said. PTI SP GK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maha DGP puts police on high alert ahead of Muharram & Devshayani Ekadashi amid Iran-Israel tension
Nagpur: Maharashtra's director general of police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, has placed the state's police force, including Nagpur, on high alert ahead of Muharram and Devshayani Ekadashi, both coinciding on July 6. The directive, issued via statewide video conferencing on Wednesday, is in response to escalating geopolitical tensions due to the Iran-Israel conflict, which could disrupt communal harmony during these significant religious observances. In Nagpur, where the Shia population is relatively small, city police are leaving no stone unturned to ensure peace and security. Muharram, a solemn period marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, involves mourning rituals and processions, particularly among Shia Muslims in pockets of Nagpur like Mominpura, Hasanbagh and Kamptee. Simultaneously, Devshayani Ekadashi, a major Hindu festival, draws thousands to temples like the Koradi Mahalaxmi Temple for fasting and prayers. The convergence of these events demands meticulous planning to maintain law and order. Following the March 17 riots in central Nagpur, city police intensified proactive measures. "We are enhancing intelligence gathering and closely monitoring community activities to pre-empt untoward incidents," said a senior police official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Undo Patrolling was ramped up in sensitive areas like Kamptee and Mominpura, with a focus on mixed-population neighbourhoods prone to tensions. Police are also engaging with community leaders from both Hindu and Muslim communities to foster cooperation and peace. DGP Shukla emphasised vigilance, urging officers to promptly report suspicious activities. In Nagpur, additional checkpoints and quick-response teams would be deployed to monitor processions and gatherings. "Our priority is to create a safe environment for all communities to observe their rituals," the official added. Police are also leveraging technology, including CCTV surveillance, to keep a close watch on potential flashpoints.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
DGP Rashmi Shukla confers 11 state police officers with Union home minister's medal for excellence in investigations at event in Pune
1 2 3 4 5 6 Pune: State director general of police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla on Friday conferred the Union home minister's medal for excellence in investigations in the year 2022 to 11 police officers from across Maharashtra at an event in the city. As many as 162 police officers, from the rank of sub-inspectors to superintendents of police, who showcased superior investigation skills, were selected for the honour from around the country. The 11 state officers comprise one deputy commissioner of police (DCPs), two deputy superintendents of police (DSPs), six police inspectors (PIs), and two assistant police inspectors. They had detected serious crime cases, including murder, dacoity, robberies, kidnapping, cheating, and cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. DGP Shukla on Friday conferred these officers with the medals at a programme held at the Centre for Police Research (CPR) in Pune. The state CID chief, Sunil Ramanand, Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar, Pimpri Chinchwad CP Vinoy Kumar Choubey, and other senior police officers were in attendance. Shukla lauded the work done by the award-winning police officers and said of the 11 cases, four resulted in conviction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir Inscríbete ahora Undo "Along with traditional methods of investigation, the police should also focus on new techniques. Proper investigation always helps the police to improve their credibility," she said. Of the 11 cases, three of the best detections are from Pune rural police. These include a bank dacoity near Shirur in 2021, in which the police recovered booty worth Rs2.51 crore after arresting the criminals. Another case was from Velhe, in which the police traced and arrested a suspect involved in a Pocso and murder case. The accused was sentenced to death by the court. In the third case, Pune rural police arrested 20 criminals, who robbed booty worth Rs66 lakh from a bungalow in Lonavla. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
