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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
40-year-old killed in dispute over house rent payment
Rajkot: A dispute over rent payment turned fatal when a 40-year-old man, Vipul Makwana, was killed and killed near a hotel on Vavdi Road in Rajkot on Friday. Police have launched a hunt for assailant Bhagirathsinh Vaghela and four others after the Makwana succumbed during treatment at the civil hospital. His friend Shakeel Shahmadar, who was injured in the attack, lodged the police complaint. Shahmdar, who works as a driver, told police that he received a call from his cousin Avesh on June 5, asking him to accompany him to Bhagwatipara. Shakeel, along with Vipul went to Avesh's rented residence on Vavdi Road. Avesh had reportedly been estranged from his family after a love marriage four years ago. During a family meeting at the residence to discuss reconciliation, Vaghela's wife, who also lives in the same building, arrived to demand pending rent from Avesh. An argument broke out between her and Avesh, after which she left. Moments later, Shakeel and Vipul were standing near the staircase in the parking area when Bhagirath and four others approached. The five men first went to Avesh's flat, but when he refused to open the door, they returned to confront Shakeel and Vipul. During the altercation, Shakeel offered to offered to pay the rent. But the group launched a violent assault using iron pipes and wooden sticks. Shakeel sustained seven stitches to his head, while Vipul received 11 stitches. Is Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Driver, aide dupe realtor of Rs 80 lakh in land deal scam
Lucknow: A property dealer in Kalyanpur accused his former driver and an accomplice of defrauding him of Rs 80 lakh in a land deal scam. An FIR was registered at Gudamba police station against the two accused. According to the complaint filed by Shakeel Ahmed, who runs a firm named Hind Property Dealer, the main accused, Mohammed Irshad alias Raju, a native of Turkani in Safdarganj, Barabanki, joined him as a driver in 2016. Over time, Raju began assisting in property transactions and gradually started operating independently in Shakeel's name. Shakeel, who is physically disabled and unable to walk, alleged that between 2016 and 2017, Raju exploited his trust and sold off plots of land worth Rs 80 lakh without his knowledge. The proceeds, according to Shakeel, were siphoned off into the bank accounts of Raju's relatives. The scam was allegedly carried out with the help of Raju's associate, Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Dasauli. Trouble began when Shakeel asked Raju for an account of the transactions. Instead of cooperating, Raju allegedly started evading him and eventually issued death threats to deter further inquiries. Shakeel later discovered that Raju has multiple criminal cases registered against him in Barabanki's Safdarganj police station and has even been declared a history-sheeter. Raju also reportedly holds a fake passport and a forged arms licence and faces charges under fraud and the Gangster Act. Gudamba SHO, Prabhatesh Kumar Srivastava said that an investigation is underway, and all aspects of the alleged land fraud and Raju's criminal background are being probed.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Six arrested in illegal arms smuggling cases in Khargone
Khargone: Police in Khargone arrested six persons, including a terminated policeman from Uttar Pradesh, in two cases of illegal arms smuggling on Tuesday. Khargone Superintendent of Police Dharmraj Meena told mediapersons on Tuesday evening that the arrests were made and 11 firearms seized during operations conducted by Gogawa and Bhikangaon police teams. He said that, acting on a tip-off, Gogawa police detained Shakeel Mohammad and Ravi Babu Khan alias Nannu, residents of Bakhopur in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. They were returning after purchasing illegal arms from village of Signur. Upon searching them, eight country-made pistols and three magazines were found. The SP said that Shakeel had been terminated from UP police and has an dowry harassment and domestic violence case against him. While on duty, a criminal had escaped from his custody and he was dismissed after a departmental investigation in this case. He rejoined the job but was dismissed again after a departmental inquiry in another case. He added that Ravi Babu Khan is Shakeel's relative, with four crimes registered against him in the Prayagraj area. In another operation, Bhikangaon police stopped two individuals returning by car after purchasing weapons from the village of Signur and recovered three country-made pistols from them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo They were identified as Shahbaz Dehlvi from Pandharinath police station area of Indore and Samarth Gurjar from Gwalior. Based on the information provided by them, police arrested Sandeep Chawla, a resident of Signur, and seized equipment for making country-made pistols from his possession. Besides manufacturing illegal weapons, Sandeep also buys them from other Sikligars and supplies them. Sandeep disclosed that he purchases the materials for making pistols from Ismail Khan, a hardware goods seller from Bamnala. The police have also arrested Ismail Khan. Four cases are registered against Shahbaz Dehlvi in four police station areas of Indore and one case in STF Bhopal, while two crimes are registered against Samarth Gurjar in Gwalior, the SP said. The accused were presented before the court on Tuesday, from where their two-day police remand was obtained.
Khaleej Times
29-04-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Former KT photojournalist Mohammad Shakil Qaiser passes away at 73 after battle with leukemia
Mohammad Shakil Qaiser, former senior staff photographer at Khaleej Times, passed away on the morning of April 29 in Lahore at the age of 73. A dedicated photojournalist, a loving family man, and a cherished colleague, Shakil left behind not just striking images, but deep bonds that spanned decades. He joined Khaleej Times in October 1981, just two months before Haji Raja Khan Muhammad, former editorial services executive, joined the paper. 'He was always humble and very cooperative,' remembered Haji Raja Khan. 'Shakeel was the best photographer I've known. He never shied away from assignments, even those that others were hesitant to take. He always gave his best.' Their friendship went far beyond the newsroom. 'My office was opposite the darkroom, so he'd always stop by to greet me first before stepping in,' he said. 'During Ramadan, he would invite his colleagues over for Iftar. On Eid, we would visit each other's homes. We have lost a dear friend, a gentle soul. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannat Al Firdous.' Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Shakil was known for his calm, cheerful nature, even as he quietly fought battles that most never knew about. When Suresh Pattali, the current executive editor, joined the newspaper in 1989, Shakil was already there and dealing with leukemia. 'He had to go to Abu Dhabi every month for blood transfusions,' said Suresh. 'But he never once showed he was sick. He always had a joke, always smiling. He was jolly, the kind of colleague you looked forward to seeing.' The two produced some of the best front pages of Khaleej Times together. 'He would wait for me to come for the night shift so he could get a good spot on Page 1. We worked on so many memorable stories, some that only KT published. And even after I moved to Singapore, he would call from Dubai to share story ideas. We always kept in touch.' Suresh shared one memory that had stayed with him. 'He once told me about an Indian man who helped pay for his surgery in the UK. He never forgot people who were kind to him. That was Shakeel, full of gratitude and full of heart.' Similarly, Imtiaz Ahmed, senior editor at Khaleej Times, said that Shakeel Qaiser would always be remembered as a humble person who was always ready to help. 'He was known for his dedication and hard work while working at here. If you need any photograph at any time, he would never say 'no'. An able photographer, his professional integrity was unparalleled,' said Ahmed. Wile remembering the special touch he added to KT, Neville Parker, former sports editor and deputy editor, said "very few photojournalists have it in them to pursue their 'hobby' to a degree that's picture-perfect". "Shakil Qaiser epitomised that quality — his 'clicks' for KT for more than two decades embellished the newspaper's editorial credibility. The era of black-and-white photography produced some classic shots in which Shakil competed with the best of that time. And later when digital cameras came into existence he continued to stay at the top of his profession." Parker hailed Shakil's dedication to the field and the newspaper. "He never missed an assignment in all those years and, in fact, 'scooped' pictures that reporters would put words to." "On many occasions he would turn up at the news desk with his 'exclusive artistry' and ask us to script appropriate captions. RIP Shakil, you commanded much respect from the editorial team and earned frequent applause from KT readers," added the former editor. Shakil's son, Shiraz Shakil, said his father's spirit never faded, not even in his final years. 'He had dementia, but his long-term memory was very sharp,' Shiraz said. 'He didn't remember short-term things, but in his mind, he was still young, still snapping pictures. His body didn't understand, but his heart never let go.' Nineteen years ago, when doctors said Shakil had only five to six years to live after a failed treatment for leukemia, the family prepared for the worst. But his daughter Sobia launched a fundraiser in the UAE, and the community came through. A well-known Indian businessman covered much of the cost, his brother donated bone marrow, and the surgery was a success. 'He got 19 more years after that,' Shiraz said. 'We are grateful for every one of them.' In his final two years, Shakil suffered from Alzheimer's, complete heart block, and severe lung issues. 'He couldn't breathe or swallow near the end,' said Shiraz. 'But he was surrounded by love. He had all his photos, awards, letters, everything displayed in his room like a mini museum. That was his pride.' Shakeel was one of the standout photographers during the golden era of UAE photojournalism. He regularly won the prestigious Minolta-Cosmos awards in the 1990s, until they eventually barred three-time winners. In 1999, he received the Dubai Duty Free Award for Best Sports Photograph at the Dubai Tennis Open. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, son-in-law, and three beloved granddaughters, whom he never forgot, even as his memory began to fade. Shakil Qaiser will be remembered not just for the images he captured, but for the warmth he radiated and the friendships he nurtured. His legacy lives on in the archives of Khaleej Times and in the pages of history he helped shape.
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
'Pakistan need big improvement'
Top-order batsman Saud Shakeel said Pakistan must be better in every facet after a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India left the hosts on the brink of a Champions Trophy exit. Shakeel top scored with 62 as Pakistan were dismissed for a below-par 241 in 49.4 overs in Sunday's blockbuster Group A clash. Tournament favourites India overhauled the target in 42.3 overs with a masterly unbeaten 100 by Virat Kohli. Pakistan are hosts of the one-day event but the match took place in Dubai in front of a packed 25,000 crowd after India refused to travel to their neighbour. "We did not play well in all three departments and that is why this result has come and we have to accept this," Shakeel told reporters. Pakistan were lifted by a third-wicket stand of 104 between Shakeel and skipper Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 46, but both fell in successive overs in the space of eight runs. Shakeel said those wickets hurt Pakistan. "We are losing wickets in bunches and are not building big partnerships," he said. He added: "When we were batting the pitch played slow. We tried to bat deep but it did not happen. "I am sure fans will be disappointed, just like we are." The defeat left Pakistan at the bottom of Group A with two losses in as many games. They now need other results to go in their favour to remain in contention for the semi-finals. "Some things did not go in our favour," said spinner Abrar Ahmed, but agreed with Shakeel. "We have to change a lot of things within the group. "This tournament is like that – you go out if you lose one match. We have to improve our batting and have to do more work on bowling." Pakistan face Bangladesh in their last group match in Rawalpindi on Thursday, but both will already be eliminated if Bangladesh lose to New Zealand later on Monday. Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament for the first time in nearly three decades.
