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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Goats perish due to abattoir's neglect, traders claim
MUMBAI: The death of a number of goats, transported in large numbers to the city ahead of Bakri Eid on Saturday, has placed the civic-run abattoir in Deonar under scrutiny. Traders who have brought goats from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, claim that as many as 300 animals have perished due to pitiable conditions at the slaughterhouse, administrative negligence and lack of proper infrastructure. As the trucks carrying the goats lined up to enter the abattoir, the animals were crammed in parked vehicles for several hours, without access to food, water or proper shelter. They died from dehydration, starvation and suffocation; others endured extreme heat before succumbing. An estimated 1.65 lakh goats have been brought to the slaughterhouse ahead of the Bakri Eid festival this year. Traders point out that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which runs the abattoir, should have been prepared for these numbers as this is an annual ritual. The BMC, for its part, denies the scale of the crisis, claiming that only 11 goats have perished. It attributes the deaths to untimely rains, not systemic issues. The losses are particularly heavy for the traders as each animal costs between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000. Wasim Khan, a goat trader from Uttar Pradesh, describes the grim situation. 'Seven of our kids died last Monday, first due to rains, then dehydration as they waited in the sun. We were transporting 200 goats from our village. When the others started bleating in fear, we took them out of the trucks to prevent more casualties. But the police objected,' he said. 'The ones that died were worth between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 each. It's a major financial blow.' Advocate Abid Abbas Sayyed, representing the AL Abbas Charitable Foundation, has filed a complaint with municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. Sayyed alleged a disturbing pattern of corruption and neglect at the Deonar slaughterhouse, including extortion by personnel and abuse of animals. He demands to know why a single contractor has been awarded the contract for maintenance during Bakri Eid, for the last eight years. 'Traders have told us they were forced to wait two to three days for entry unless they paid bribes,' said Sayyed. 'Animals were kept without water or food, exacerbating their condition in the heat and rain. We have received accounts suggesting that 300 goats died due to such neglect.' He said neglect of this kind violates Sections 3 and 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. It is also a cognisable offence under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Sayyed has called for a legal and departmental inquiry into the matter. Irshad Qureshi, a member of the Al-Jamiatul Quresh Mumbai, backs these claims. 'Traders from Gujarat, UP and Rajasthan were being illegally charged ₹15,000 by private security guards allegedly hired by the BMC, just to use the road or set up temporary facilities for the goats to rest,' he alleged. 'They were told their goats would be seized if they refused to pay. At least five goats died in every vehicle due to delays and congestion.' According to Qureshi, the delayed entry into the slaughterhouse just ten days before Eid instead of the usual 25 created a massive pile-up of vehicles with goats in them. 'There was a 4-km-long traffic jam. Goats were stuck in the heat and fell sick. Many traders who had invested ₹40,000 to ₹1 lakh in livestock faced losses.' Dr K Pathan, general manager of the Deonar abattoir, refuted the allegations. 'There's no truth to reports of hundreds of goat deaths. On one rainy day last week, there was congestion because over 1,000 trucks had arrived instead of the expected 500. Even then, the process of unloading was managed.' Pathan insisted that only 11 goats had died, challenging the traders and others to provide evidence. 'If there were large-scale deaths, where were the bodies disposed of,' he asked. As for the extortion claims, Pathan said complaints about fake security guards had been forwarded to the police for investigation.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Mumbai peddler, 2 others caught with Rs31 lakh worth MD in city hotel
Nagpur: A Mumbai-based drug peddler, Wasim Khan, was arrested by the crime branch from a hotel at Hanuman Lane, Sitabuldi, along with two others, on Sunday. The three were found in possession of narcotics powder, mephedrone, worth more than Rs31 lakh. The Mumbai-based peddlers received the MD consignment from one Siraj, who is learnt to be the kingpin in the racket. Wasim, earlier arrested by city police in 2023, was held along with Fakruddin Quereshi, from Govandi (E) in Mumbai, in the hotel room. They were found with their city link, Abdul Wasim Shaikh, a resident of Hansapuri. Substantial cash and four mobiles were seized. The Mumbai-linked module was busted by senior inspector Amol Deshmukh of the crime branch under DCP Rahul Maknikar and ACO Abhijit Patil. An offence was registered at Sitabuldi police station. In another raid, the anti-narcotics cell under senior inspector Gajanan Gulhane's team, comprising head constables Manoj Neware and Vijay Jadhav, also arrested three peddlers. Ankit Ambade, Kashyap Patil, and Asif Malik were arrested from Malka Colony in Kapil Nagar on Monday. Around 52 grams of MD worth around Rs2.60 lakh was seized from the trio. An offence was registered against them at Kapil Nagar police station. Ambade had several offences against him. Police said another aide of the three, Kunal Kunal Dongre, is yet to be arrested.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
2 youths booked in Damoh for inflammatory post of Fb
Bhopal: Two youths have been booked in Damoh district for allegedly posting inflammatory content on Facebook that, according to police, could disrupt communal harmony. The arrests come in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which has placed security agencies across the country on high alert, with Madhya Pradesh intensifying digital surveillance efforts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Twenty-eight people, mostly tourists, were killed on Tuesday in a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic area in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the station in-charge at Thana Kotwali in Damoh confidential information was received on April 23, 2025, regarding objectionable posts shared by two individuals—Wasim Khan and Tanveer Qureshi. The posts, which referred to the Pahalgam incident , were flagged as potentially inciting tension between communities. Following this tip-off, the local police coordinated with the cyber cell to verify the claims. The FIR further details that the assessment was based on the nature of the language used in the posts, the timing of the content in relation to a sensitive national event, and its likely impact on inter-community relations. After careful evaluation, it was determined that there were sufficient grounds to register a case. SP Shrut Kirti Somwanshi stated that the arrests are part of the state's preventive strategy to ensure that no individual misuses social media to create fear or disharmony among communities. The police acted after receiving credible information. The aim is not only to take action against these two individuals but also to deter others from posting harmful or provocative content online, police claim.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
Two booked for inflammatory posts following Pahalgam terror attack
Bhopal: Two youths have been booked in Damoh district for allegedly posting inflammatory content on Facebook that, according to police, could disrupt communal harmony. The arrests come in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which has placed security agencies across the country on high alert, with Madhya Pradesh intensifying digital surveillance efforts. Twenty eight people, mostly tourists, were killed on Tuesday in a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic area in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the station in charge at Thana Kotwali Damoh, confidential information was received on April 23, regarding objectionable posts shared by two individuals — Wasim Khan and Tanveer Qureshi. The posts, which referenced the Pahalgam incident , were flagged as potentially inciting tension between communities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mansfield: Born Between 1940-1975 You May Be Eligible For This Life Cover Reassured Get Quote Undo Following this tip-off, police coordinated with the cyber cell to verify the claims. The FIR notes that during the monitoring process, specific posts on the Facebook accounts of both individuals were found to contain content that, in the opinion of law enforcement, had the potential to disturb public order. The screenshots of these posts and their URLs were documented and attached to the FIR as part of the investigation. The FIR further details that the assessment was based on the nature of the language used in the posts, the timing of the content in relation to a sensitive national event, and its likely impact on inter-community relations. After careful evaluation, it was determined that there were sufficient grounds to register a case. The youths have been charged under Sections 353(2), 196, 299, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — provisions that relate to promoting enmity and disrupting public harmony . SP Shrut Kirti Somwanshi said the arrests were part of the state's preventive strategy to ensure that no individual misuses social media to create fear or disharmony among communities. Police acted after receiving credible information. The aim was not only to take action against these two individuals but also to deter others from posting harmful or provocative content online, police said. Police have reiterated that the investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken if more individuals are found to have shared or promoted similar content. The administration has urged citizens to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and use social media responsibly — especially during times of heightened sensitivity. Bhopal: Two youths have been booked in Damoh district for allegedly posting inflammatory content on Facebook that, according to police, could disrupt communal harmony. The arrests come in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which has placed security agencies across the country on high alert, with Madhya Pradesh intensifying digital surveillance efforts. Twenty eight people, mostly tourists, were killed on Tuesday in a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic area in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the station in charge at Thana Kotwali Damoh, confidential information was received on April 23, regarding objectionable posts shared by two individuals — Wasim Khan and Tanveer Qureshi. The posts, which referenced the Pahalgam incident, were flagged as potentially inciting tension between communities. Following this tip-off, police coordinated with the cyber cell to verify the claims. The FIR notes that during the monitoring process, specific posts on the Facebook accounts of both individuals were found to contain content that, in the opinion of law enforcement, had the potential to disturb public order. The screenshots of these posts and their URLs were documented and attached to the FIR as part of the investigation. The FIR further details that the assessment was based on the nature of the language used in the posts, the timing of the content in relation to a sensitive national event, and its likely impact on inter-community relations. After careful evaluation, it was determined that there were sufficient grounds to register a case. The youths have been charged under Sections 353(2), 196, 299, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — provisions that relate to promoting enmity and disrupting public harmony. SP Shrut Kirti Somwanshi said the arrests were part of the state's preventive strategy to ensure that no individual misuses social media to create fear or disharmony among communities. Police acted after receiving credible information. The aim was not only to take action against these two individuals but also to deter others from posting harmful or provocative content online, police said. Police have reiterated that the investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken if more individuals are found to have shared or promoted similar content. The administration has urged citizens to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and use social media responsibly — especially during times of heightened sensitivity.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Two Muslim men from Madhya Pradesh arrested for sharing 'offensive' social media posts about Pahalgam attack
BHOPAL: Two Muslim men have been arrested by police in Damoh district of BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly sharing offensive social media posts related to the Damoh district police superintendent Shrutkirti Somvanshi told TNIE on Wednesday that two men were arrested from different places: Wasim Khan from Bhopal on Tuesday night, and Tanveer Qureshi from Damoh on Wednesday morning. Both men are aged between 35 and 40 years. While Tanveer is unemployed, police are probing the possibility of Wasim working for a Bhopal-headquartered regional news channel. The two men have been accused of sharing offensive social media posts which drew parallels between the killing of Indian tourists in Pahalgam and the past lynching of Muslims for not raising Hindu religious slogans. The posts came on the Damoh district police radar following specific inputs and continued social media monitoring by the cyber cell cops. Subsequently a FIR was registered against the two men by police on behalf of the state government at the Damoh Kotwali police station on Tuesday late night, under BNS Sections 353(2), 196, 299 and 3(5) which deal with statements/false information which could incite enmity between religious groups, promoting enmity between different groups, outraging religious feelings and crime with a common intent, the SP-Damoh added. The Damoh district police are now probing the prime origin of the somewhat similar social media post made by the two men on Tuesday after the Pahalgam attack, which killed 28 tourists, including an LIC branch manager from MP's Indore.
