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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Eid & Shivaji Maharaj Coronation Anniv: Nagpur Police Fortify City
Nagpur: In a proactive move in view of the anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation as per Hindu calendar on June 6 and Bakri Eid the following day, Nagpur Police has rolled out an extensive security plan to ensure peace and harmony. In the backdrop of tensions flaring up between two communities in March over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, the police have deployed over 5,000 personnel across the city. Commissioner of police (CP) Ravinder Singal, who chaired a high-level meeting on Friday, outlined a comprehensive strategy to maintain law and order. "Nearly 70 critical and sensitive locations, including places of worship and busy public areas, will be cordoned off to prevent potential disruptions. The police have also intensified night patrolling to ensure round-the-clock vigil," he said. The police have also persuaded several Hindu right-wing outfits to postpone their planned coronation anniversary celebrations to a later date. This step aims to reduce the risk of clashes flaring up again following different narratives put forth over Aurangzeb and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The violence in March, following protests by groups like Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal demanding razing of Aurangzeb's tomb, had led to multiple days of curfew and several arrests. "To secure places of worship, 20 key sites — 11 open prayer spaces and nine shrines — have been fortified with layered security. Additionally, 11 slaughterhouses have been provided with dedicated police protection. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has been directed to promptly remove animal remains post-sacrifice to maintain hygiene and avoid potential flashpoints," said the CP. Two companies of State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) have been deployed to maintain law and order. Drone surveillance at critical locations has already started and CCTV-mounted vehicles have been stationed at strategic points to monitor crowd movement and detect suspicious activities. N ine entry and exit points to the city will see heightened screening, with teams checking vehicles, particularly load carriers, to prevent illegal cattle smuggling, which could inflame communal sentiments, said Singal. Joint commissioner of police (Jt CP) Navinchandra Reddy said, "Around 10 deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) will be on the ground with striking forces, supported by supervisory officers, conducting regular checks on deployment and preparedness." Police stations and traffic units have been instructed to set up checkpoints across the city, while the crime branch has been tasked with responding swiftly to any complaints of communal nature, he said. "Cyber cell has also been put on high alert, intensifying social media monitoring to curb inflammatory posts and misinformation. This follows earlier incidents when inflammatory posts had resulted in escalated tensions. Maharashtra Cyber had acted against 144 inflammatory links in March alone. Any content with the potential to disrupt public order will be dealt with firmly," a senior cyber cell official said. Nagpur Police are also engaging with community leaders and peace committees to foster harmony. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Gujarat diamond trader donates jewellery worth crores to Ayodhya Ram Temple
A Gujarat diamond merchant has donated a lavish assortment of ornaments, including 11 crowns and a golden bow and arrow, to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. According to Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) officials, the contribution includes 11 diamond-studded crowns, 30 kilograms of silver, 300 grams of gold, and rubies, along with a host of other ornate items. Dinesh Newadia, national treasurer of the VHP, revealed that the donation also features necklaces, earrings, ornamental forehead tilaks, seven bows (four large, three small) representing the brothers of the Ramayana, four quivers, three maces, and ceremonial fly whisks. "Mukesh Patel has donated 11 crowns made of diamonds, 30 kilograms of silver, 300 grams of gold, and rubies," Newadia claimed. The items were flown to Ayodhya in a special chartered aircraft. Mukesh Patel, who owns the Surat-based jewellery firm Green Lab, is well-known in the diamond trade and has previously supported religious and cultural initiatives. This latest donation, however, is among the most significant individual contributions made toward the ornamentation of the Ram Temple. The announcement comes just a day after a major milestone at the temple - the consecration of 'Raja Ram', or Lord Rama in his royal form. The ceremony included the installation of idols in eight newly constructed temples within the Ram Janmabhoomi complex and was attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This was the second major consecration ceremony at the site, following the January 22, 2024 installation of Ram Lalla, which was graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The consecration ceremony has drawn large crowds to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Champat Rai, Secretary of the Ram temple trust, said that on Thursday, the temple completed the consecration ceremony of seven idols. He stated that the idols installed on the first floor above the sanctum sanctorum include Ram Darbar in the middle, a Shivalinga in the north eastern corner, a Ganapati idol in the southeastern corner, Hanumana idol in the middle of the southern side, Surya in the south western corner, Bhagwati in the north western corner, and Annapurna Mata in the middle of the northern side.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Case filed against 15 Hindu outfit members in Karnataka for ‘unlawful assembly'
The police in Dakshina Kannada have filed a case against 15 members of a pro-Hindu group for holding an unauthorised protest outside a police station in the district. The protest reportedly came in response to late-night visits by police to the homes of Hindu outfit leaders in Kadaba taluk, ordered by the new Superintendent of Police, Dr police, reportedly as part of an intensified surveillance drive, visited the residences of several individuals associated with various Hindu outfits in the region, took GPS-tagged photographs and collected personal details. The move drew sharp criticism from local leaders and community members, who allege that the actions were excessive and conducted without notice. In protest, several people held a demonstration outside the Kadaba police station in Dakshina Kannada. Following which police registered a case against the protestors, for assembling unlawfully without prior permission and staging a demonstration in violation of public order visited our homes at night and portrayed us like criminals. This has created fear and unrest in our families,' said Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) district joint secretary Pramod Rai, expressing outrage over the police operations. Rai further warned that continued harassment of members could provoke widespread protests in the region. The FIR names Pramod Rai, Tilak and Sharath from Nanduguri; Mohan from Kerekodi; Chandrashekhar, Deekayya, and Umesh from Nujibaltila; Mahesh and Sujith from Kutruppadi; Shreyas from Nanduguri; as well as Radhakrishna, Jayanth, and three development comes after the Karnataka government implemented a Communal Violence Prevention Task Force. The announcement, made by Home Minister G Parameshwara on May 29, was made in response to the unrest in coastal and central districts with a spate of violent murders reported in recent weeks. advertisementParameshwara told the media that the government had identified Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts as sensitive zones. 'We will take action without delay. If this happens every time, we will not be able to sit idly by. We will tighten the law further,' he had said. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
K'taka BJP objects to arrest of VHP leader, says Cong govt harassing Hindu activists
Mangaluru (Karnataka): Karnataka BJP has objected to the arrest of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Sharan Pumpwell and warned the Congress-led state government that if the trend of arresting Hindu activists continues, it will have to face the consequences. Sharan Pumpwell was arrested on Tuesday on charges of calling for a bandh following the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru. However, the police had to release him after presenting him before a judge, as the court granted him bail. Hindu activists expressed outrage over Pumpwell's arrest, which came in the wake of the murder of a man from the minority community near Bantwal on Tuesday. BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra stated, 'The action taken by Mangaluru police to arrest Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Sharan Pumpwell - allegedly for calling a bandh after the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru - is highly condemnable.' 'Since the Congress government came to power in the state, Hindus have not been receiving adequate protection. Instead, this government has been intimidating and harassing Hindu activists through the police. Arresting them for trivial reasons and filing false cases seems like an attempt to silence them,' Vijayendra alleged. He further accused the Congress government of pursuing appeasement politics. 'This government, which repeatedly shelters anti-national and jihadi forces, is now targeting Hindu activists and leaders. BJP Karnataka will not tolerate this,' he warned. 'I caution the state government - if such arrests continue, the government alone will be responsible for the consequences,' Vijayendra asserted. Sharan Pumpwell was arrested by the Kadri police following protests by Muslim community members and leaders, who demanded the arrest of Hindu activists for delivering hate speeches after Suhas Shetty's murder. An FIR had been registered against Sharan Pumpwell for calling a bandh to condemn Suhas Shetty's murder 20 days earlier. Hindu activists questioned the timing of the police action and alleged that the arrest was made to appease the Muslim community. Following his arrest, hundreds of Hindu activists gathered in front of the police station and demanded his immediate release.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Hanuman Sobhayatra organised with fervour
Ongole: The Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal organised Hanuman Sobhayatra in the Ongole town on Sunday evening. The rally started from Veeranjaneya Swamy temple at Santhapet to Prasanna Chennakesava Swamy temple in Kesavaswamy Pet, through the Nellore Bus Stand centre, Collectorate, Church centre, Trunk Road, Bapuji Market Complex, Addanki Bus Stand centre, Kurnool Road Flyover, Mangamur Road junction, Chitti Anjaneya Swamy temple, Raja Panagal Road. Lord Hanuman devotees, members of the VHP and Bajrang Dal, rode motorbikes decorated with saffron flags with slogans like Jai Hanuman, and images of Hanuman painted on them. With the idols of Hanuman and Sivaji, they raised slogans hailing Sri Ram, Lord Hanuman, Hindutva, and others, and they participated in the rally with energy. VHP district president Mallikharjuna Rao, Bajrang Dal district general secretary Mathampalli Durgesh, VHP Regional Satsang Soma Subbarao, district secretary Emani Balaram, Prachar Pramukh Radha Ramana Gupta, and others participated in the programme.
