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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Over 1.5k cases registered against illegal businesses in Nanded range
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A total of 1,561 cases were registered and articles worth over Rs7.8 crore seized in a month-long crackdown on illegal businesses in four districts of Nanded, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Latur. . Nanded range's deputy inspector general of police (DIG) Shahaji Umap stated that the drive, which began on May 1, targeted illegal activities including illicit liquor trade, gambling, online betting, gutkha sale, narcotics, prostitution, and unauthorised sand extraction and transportation. In each of the four districts, the operations were carried out not only at the police station level but also at the division and district levels. Police inspectors, sub-divisional police officers, local crime branches, and special police teams carried out coordinated actions. Each district's superintendent of police oversaw the operations personally, said an officer. During the drive, the highest seizure worth Rs3.08 crore was from Nanded, which saw 371 cases registered. This included 227 prohibition-related cases worth Rs19.70 lakh, 102 gambling cases worth Rs8.96 lakh, and 42 miscellaneous offences, including drug and sand-related crimes, worth Rs2.79 crore. In Parbhani, police registered 376 cases and seized contraband worth Rs2.16 crore, while Hingoli saw 403 cases with Rs73.33 lakh in seizures. Latur recorded 400 cases and recovered illegal goods worth Rs1.81 crore. Notably, Hingoli registered the highest number of gutkha cases (10), while Latur had the most prohibition cases (319). A senior officer said the crackdown would intensify further in the current month. "Our second phase of the drive will last the entire June. During this drive, there will be at least four surprise raids and a targeted investigation of gutka stockpiles and transport networks," said Umap. Authorities are also examining records to initiate stringent legal action under MPDA (Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities), MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act), and externment laws against key repeat offenders. DIG Umap has appealed to the public to report any information about illegal businesses in their areas by contacting local police stations or via the official website stating, "Public cooperation is vital to uproot such criminal networks from society."
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ambazari arch bridge completed in record 2 months, to open in 2 days
1 2 Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to open the newly constructed arch shaped bridge over the Nag river near Ambazari within the next two days, completing the project in a record time of just two months instead of 15-month deadline — well ahead of monsoon. The new 25-metre-long single-span arch bridge — the first of its kind in the city — has been built without piers, allowing unhindered water flow beneath it. This zero-steel structure requires no maintenance, is corrosion-free, and has a lifespan of 125 years. It is designed to handle 70R highway loading, making it suitable for heavy traffic. The bridge, which connects Ambazari ghat with North Ambazari Road, faced stiff opposition from local residents in April first week after NMC blocked a section of the riverbed with sand to build a temporary diversion. The road was necessary to allow traffic access to the crematorium and to enable demolition of the old bridge. Residents of Ambazari Layout feared that blocking the river could worsen flooding in the locality, citing the September 2023 flash floods as a grim reminder. Concerns were also raised about mosquito breeding, traffic congestion on narrow colony roads, and the potential for increased anti-social activity near the ghat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo A work order for the new bridge was issued on March 25, the diversion road was constructed by April 2, and demolition of the old structure began on April 3. NMC's private contractor, Praful Deshmukh of Arch Infra Company, executed the construction swiftly using precast technology. With a width of 11 metres and a 7.5-metre carriageway for two-way traffic as per PWD norms, the Rs3.08 crore project is nearly complete. Only finishing touches such as footpaths and side railings remain, and NMC officials said the bridge will be opened for traffic within the next 48 hours. The temporary road laid on the riverbed — built by diverting a section of the Nag river — will also be dismantled by Sunday, restoring the river's natural flow. Officials say the absence of piers in the new bridge will help reduce flood risks in the future. Residents have since approached the Dharampeth Zone office to seek assurances regarding long-term flood mitigation and traffic regulation. Zone officials promised to review their concerns, even as the city prepares to open one of its fastest-completed and most technically advanced bridges to the public.
