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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Teen Stabbed, Robbed of Rs7,000 While Heading to Urs; Two Youths, A Minor Held
Nagpur: A 14-year-old boy was brutally stabbed and robbed of Rs7,000 while on his way to the Urs celebration at Tajbagh on Wednesday night. The Sakkardara police arrested two 18-year-old youths and a minor boy in connection with the violent street robbery. The incident occurred around 9.45pm in Gausia Colony when the victim, accompanied by his 11-year-old cousin, another 14-year-old relative, and his 47-year-old uncle Mehmood Raza Ijraul Haq Ansari, was walking towards the Urs venue. As they approached Kabrastan Road, four youths blocked their path and confronted the three minors. According to police, the main accused, Mohammad Ayan alias Goli (18), a resident of Gausia Colony, and his associates demanded money from the children. When they refused, Goli reportedly abused and threatened them and began assaulting the boys. In the scuffle, one of the 14-year-old boys resisted, prompting Goli to throw him to the ground and snatch Rs7,000 from his pocket. Goli then stabbed him in the back with an iron knife, leaving him seriously injured. The victim was rushed to Government Medical College and Hospital and is currently undergoing treatment. PSI Wakade and her team launched a swift search operation soon after the FIR was registered. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experts Can't Believe How Well This Nail Pen Works Mullend Learn More Undo By Thursday morning, they arrested prime accused Goli, his associate Sheikh Rehan alias Baba Sheikh (18) from Azad Colony Slum, and a third accomplice, who is a minor. All three have been booked under Sections 309(6), 115(2), 352, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. The adult accused have been remanded to police custody till July 27. The fourth member of the group, also believed to be involved in the planning of the attack, is still at large. Locals have expressed concern over the growing menace of teenage gangs operating in the Tajbagh area. Police officials suspect the arrested trio may be linked to other recent incidents of petty theft and intimidation involving minors. An investigation is underway to determine the extent of their criminal involvement.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Mobile ticketing devices debut at Nagpur Station for Tajuddin Baba Urs
Nagpur: After the successful implementation of hand-held mobile ticketing devices during the Pandharpur Yatra in Solapur, the mobile unreserved ticketing service (MUTS) made its debut at Nagpur railway station during the ongoing Tajuddin Baba Urs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Approximately 5,500 unreserved tickets were issued using these innovative devices from Monday to Wednesday, streamlining the ticketing process for the massive influx of devotees. The Nagpur Division of Central Railway operated four special trains to ferry devotees from Mumbai and Nashik to Nagpur for the Urs, a significant socio-religious event attracting diverse communities. Divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinayak Garg emphasised the railway's commitment to serving India's rich cultural and religious diversity. "The Urs crowd management was a challenge due to the festival's unique appeal across various faiths. Our team worked tirelessly to ensure devotees travel safely," Garg stated. In order to manage over three lakh devotees attending the Urs, the Nagpur Division implemented comprehensive crowd control measures. Senior divisional commercial manager Aman Mittal detailed the arrangements, noting that 90 additional ticket-checking staff and 70 extra Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel were deployed. "We anticipated heavy commuter movement and devised elaborate plans to ensure smooth operations," Mittal said. The division has also set up a dedicated waiting area near Platform No. 8, from where the special trains, carrying over 5,000 passengers, are operating. Facilities have been set up for round-the-clock refreshments in this area to enhance commuter comfort. Five MUTS devices are being used to issue tickets efficiently, catering to the large volume of unreserved passengers travelling to the Urs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Three ambulances with doctors and a firefighting bike are on duty outside the station. A large holding area has also been set up to accommodate the crowd. The introduction of MUTS at Nagpur station marks a significant step in modernising ticketing processes for large-scale religious gatherings. The seamless coordination of ticketing, crowd management, and safety measures are ensuring a smooth experience for devotees, reinforcing Central Railway's dedication to facilitating India's vibrant cultural events.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mushaira to add grandeur to urs celebrations at Tajbagh dargah
Nagpur: A grand All-India Mushaira is planned on the occasion of the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin at 9pm on Friday at the Dargah premises in Tajbagh. Well-known poet Imran Pratapgarhi will be the main attraction. Besides Pratapgarhi, other renowned poets of the country who will participate in the mushaira are Mashhar Afridi (Mumbai), Hameed Bhusawal, Arif Saifai (Hyderabad), Bilal Saharanpuri, Junaid Akhtar (Delhi), and Shaista Sana (Bareilly). Preparations for the grand event were made under the guidance of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust's chairman Pyare Khan, secretary Taj Ahmad Raja, vice-president Surendra Jichkar, and trustees Farooq Bawla, Gajendrapal Singh Lohia, Mustafa Bhai Topiwala, and Haji Imran Khan Taji. All necessary facilities have been arranged. The trust has formed a special team of volunteers (khidmatgars) for the mushaira, including several local poets who will also participate. Adequate seating arrangements have been made for devotees in the grand dome set up in front of the dargah. Before the mushaira, a Milad Sharif will be organised on the dargah premises. Bada Qul Sharif Fatiha will be held at 9am and the trust's office-bearers have appealed to all devotees to participate in it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo On Tuesday night, a Naatiya Manqabat Mushaira was organised as part of the Urs. Poets from across the country presented Naatiya poetry in their unique styles. Nagpur: A grand All-India Mushaira is planned on the occasion of the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin at 9pm on Friday at the Dargah premises in Tajbagh. Well-known poet Imran Pratapgarhi will be the main attraction. Besides Pratapgarhi, other renowned poets of the country who will participate in the mushaira are Mashhar Afridi (Mumbai), Hameed Bhusawal, Arif Saifai (Hyderabad), Bilal Saharanpuri, Junaid Akhtar (Delhi), and Shaista Sana (Bareilly). Preparations for the grand event were made under the guidance of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust's chairman Pyare Khan, secretary Taj Ahmad Raja, vice-president Surendra Jichkar, and trustees Farooq Bawla, Gajendrapal Singh Lohia, Mustafa Bhai Topiwala, and Haji Imran Khan Taji. All necessary facilities have been arranged. The trust has formed a special team of volunteers (khidmatgars) for the mushaira, including several local poets who will also participate. Adequate seating arrangements have been made for devotees in the grand dome set up in front of the dargah. Before the mushaira, a Milad Sharif will be organised on the dargah premises. Bada Qul Sharif Fatiha will be held at 9am and the trust's office-bearers have appealed to all devotees to participate in it. On Tuesday night, a Naatiya Manqabat Mushaira was organised as part of the Urs. Poets from across the country presented Naatiya poetry in their unique styles.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
‘Ya Tajwale' echoes on streets as Shahi Sandal marks 103rd Urs Chhabisi
Nagpur: An endless column of devotees started walking from the 19th-century Sufi saint Baba Tajuddin Auliya's Dargah at Tajbagh off Umred Road on Tuesday morning soon after the Sajjada Nashin lifted the first thaal (large plate) with the aromatic chhadar on his head. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As the 103rd Urs procession kicked off, the Sajjada Nashin's act transformed into a Shahi Darbari Sandal. While one end of the sandal moved inside the main city area, the other end remained at the Dargah premises, leaving little space for the devotees to move forward in the nearly 15km route. The sandal passed through roads in South and Central Nagpur, with followers chanting 'Ya Tajwale' in one voice to hail one of South Asia's most important Sufi saints. "Taj-ul-Auliya is himself present in the sandal," said Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (HBT) Trust secretary Taj Ahmed. In the evening, the crowd grew manifold, drenched in spirituality and devotion. Ahmed estimated more than 3 lakh people took part in the sandal. "They come from all parts of the country and abroad seeking forgiveness, fulfilment of wishes and dreams," Ahmed said. Farhan Ali, 34, a native of Hyderabad, said, "This was my first Urs attending Shahi Sandal and Baba Tajuddin's Dargah, and what I saw brought tears to my eyes. The way people gather here doing niyat, making dua, carrying sandal, it feels like a spiritual family reunion. In Islam, we believe the Auliya are alive in their graves, and today I experienced that." Shahid Qureshi, 48, from Agra, said, "I have been attending the Shahi Sandal Urs for the last 12 years. No matter where we live, Baba's blessings always bring us back here." Atta Mohammad Nizamuddin sponsored a 500-strong group of followers from Zampani near Tenali in Andhra Pradesh. His brother Mohammad Janiba, who is CEO of a pharma company, flew down from Florida, USA. They brought three truckloads of supplies to serve langar for 10 days. Their spiritual mentor was a disciple of Tajuddin Baba, and they continued the tradition of visiting the Urs. "We seek peace and happiness for the country. That's what our spiritual mentor taught us," Nizamuddin said.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ya Taj Echoes As Bhonsle Royal Keeps Urs Parcham Flying High
Nagpur: Keeping alive a century-old tradition that reflects Nagpur's pluralistic culture, Jaysinh Bhonsle, member of the royal family of erstwhile Maratha kingdom of Nagpur, hoisted the 'parcham' (banner) on the dome of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Dargah on Friday. Prayers were offered for peace and well-being of the country, marking the beginning of the 103rd Urs of the Sufi saint, who was an icon of communal harmony. The largest Sufi shrine in Maharashtra, Tajbagh dargah is a unique Muslim shrine, where only descendants of a Hindu family have the right to hoist the 'parcham' and mark the beginning of Urs (death anniversary). The six-day event starts on the 22nd of the Islamic month of Muharram. The Sufi master considered Raja Raghuji Raje IV, who ruled Nagpur in the late 19th century as his brother and legend goes the saint willed that only the king's family should hoist the 'parcham' at his mausoleum, Bhonsle told TOI. The first day of Urs witnessed nearly 80,000 pilgrims, including many who came from outside Nagpur to seek blessings, with some even hoping for a miracle. "Union minister Nitin Gadkari would be visiting the shrine on July 22. Invites have been sent to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and other political leaders too," said Pyare Khan, president of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust, which manages the shrine that straddles 84 acres. Many devotees have come from abroad too, he said. Crowds began to swell gradually after morning hours, with people jostling for 'ziyarat'. Resting under a makeshift shed, Sheikh Javed, a pilgrim from Seoni in Madhya Pradesh attended to his unwell wife. "She gets dizzy very often. We are getting her treated at a hospital but have come to seek blessings from the saint for her early recovery," he said. Zaheer Warsi, 72, who walks on crutches, has come from Ayodhya. With his left leg injured in an accident, he hopes to gather enough charity from pilgrims to fund his surgery. Syed Tahir from Lucknow came with his son, who suffers epileptic bouts, with a similar hope of 'shifa' (healing). A group of fakirs also sat in a group. A horse carriage gifted to the Baba by King Raghuji stands on display at the shrine. It was made in England and the chassis remains the same, but the body has been refabricated, keeping the old design intact, said Bhonsle. Hindu mystic Gajanan Maharaj was a contemporary of Baba Tajuddin and both rode a buggy on the king's patronage, he said.
