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Private detective, wife arrested for taking Rs 1 cr extortion-money from IAS officer

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Private detective, wife arrested for taking Rs 1 cr extortion-money from IAS officer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Private detective Satish Mangle and his wife Shraddha allegedly threatened to defame controversial IAS officer Radheshyam Mopalwar.

The Thane Police’s Anti-Exttortion Cell (AEC) on Thursday arrested a private detective and his wife for allegedly accepting an ‘extortion-money’ worth Rs 1 crore. According to the police, the couple allegedly threatened to defame controversial IAS officer Radheshyam Mopalwar – using recordings of his phone calls – and demanded Rs 7 crore instead.

Earlier in August this year, Mopalwar was removed as the vice-chairman and managing director of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Maharashtra CM’s action against the IAS officer came following a row over audio clips – in which he was purportedly heard fixing a deal for a plot.

The police on Friday said that private investigator Satish Mangle and his wife Shraddha demanded the ransom from the IAS officer – to keep recordings against him out of public knowledge. The couple further promised to pull back their allegations of corruption against Mopalwar, in exchange of the money.

“Private detective Satish Mangle and his wife Shraddha were arrested by AEC officers from his rented flat in Dombivali on Thursday. Police have recovered two laptops, five mobile handsets, four pen drives, 15 CDs and some incriminating documents from [Mangle’s] residence,” said Thane Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh.

Singh further stated that the Mangle couple – along with their friend Anil Vedmehta – contacted Mopalwar through a common link – Kling Mishra. The accused asked the IAS officer to come to Kharegaon toll plaza on the Nashik highway on October 23.

Mopalwar recorded the call demanding extortion money – to use it as an evidence – to file a complaint to the police.

“Initially, they had demanded ₹10 crore, but later settled for ₹7 crore. Mr. Mangle had threatened Mr. Mopalwar and his daughter of consequences if he did not pay up,” said Singh.

According to the police, after receiving a complaint from Mopalwar – along with the conversation between the detective couple and the IAS officer – a case was registered by the Thane Police AEC against Mangle and his wife.

The police then laid a trap to catch the couple red-handed during a scheduled meeting at Nagle’s residence.

An official of the police department said, “A policemen in plainclothes was sent to Mr. Mangle’s house to give ₹1 crore as an installment. The AEC sleuths arrested Mr. Mangle and his wife while accepting the cash. As of now, we have arrested two accused in this case. We’ve launched a search operation to nab two aides.”

Reportedly, Mangle came in touch with Mopalwar when latter sought his help regarding a divorce related issue.

According to the police official, ““Mr Mangle and his wife made some serious allegations of corruption against Mr Mopalwar. They contacted politicians and media persons in this connection. Later, they demanded ₹10 crore to withdraw allegations of corruption and to return the audio clips.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Rahul Gandhi says air pollution in North India a national emergency, tourism declining, global reputation crumbling

“We need a collective national response, not political blame games,” the Congress leader said on his X handle.

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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the air pollution in North India is a national emergency that needs a collective national response and not a political blame game. The Congress leader added that due to air pollution tourism is declining and “our global reputation is crumbling”.

It is a public health crisis that is stealing children’s future and suffocating the elderly, Gandhi said, adding an environmental and economic disaster that is ruining countless lives.

“As Parliament meets in a few days, MPs will all be reminded of the crisis by our irritated eyes and sore throats. It is our responsibility to come together and discuss how India can end this crisis once and for all,” the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said.

The former Congress chief said the poorest “among us suffer the most”, unable to escape the toxic air surrounding them. Families are gasping for clean air, children are falling sick, and millions of lives are being cut short, he added.

The Rae Bareli MP noted that the pollution cloud covers hundreds of kilometres. He said cleaning it up will require major changes and decisive action from governments, companies, experts, and citizens.

“We need a collective national response, not political blame games,” the Congress leader said on his X handle.

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Indian Navy submarine collides with fishing boat near Goa coast, 2 fishermen missing

A spokesperson from the Navy told the media that eleven crew have been rescued so far.

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Indian Navy submarine collides with fishing boat near Goa coast, 2 fishermen missing

Indian Navy officials on Friday said that an Indian fishing vessel with a crew of 13 collided with an Indian Naval submarine near the Goa coast. 

Following the incident, a massive search and rescue operation has been launched by the Indian Navy, which has deployed six ships and aircraft. Reportedly, while 11 crew have been rescued, two are still missing.

The Ministry of Defence issued a statement and said that the vessel, Marthoma, collided with a Scorpene-class submarine about 70 nautical miles off the Goa coast. It added that search and rescue efforts for the remaining two are underway and are being coordinated with Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Mumbai (MRCC). It further mentioned that additional assets including from the Coast Guard have been diverted to the area to augment the efforts.

The statement said that the cause of the incident is being investigated. Notably, Scorpene-class submarines are a major part of India’s naval power in the Indian Ocean as they can undertake multifarious types of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, mine laying, and area surveillance.

Reports said that the state-of-the-art technology utilised for the construction of the Scorpene-class submarines has ensured superior stealth features such as advanced acoustic silencing techniques, low radiated noise levels, hydro-dynamically optimized shape and the ability to launch a crippling attack on the enemy using precision-guided weapons. Furthermore, the attack can be launched with both torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles, whilst underwater or on the surface.

Meanwhile, the Indian Navy in its statement said that 13 crew members were aboard the fishing vessel at the time of the collision. It added that while 11 crew have been rescued so far, two fishermen are still reported missing.

A spokesperson from the Navy told the media that eleven crew have been rescued so far. He stated that search and rescue efforts for the remaining two crew members of Marthoma are in progress and are being coordinated with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai. Additional assets including from the Coast Guard have been diverted to the area to augment the efforts, he continued.

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10 Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

The District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) continue their search operation in the area.

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Ten Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Friday.

The confrontation started in the morning within a forest area under the jurisdiction of the Bhejji police station, where a joint operation was being conducted by security personnel as part of an anti-Naxalite initiative, according to Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P. 

This operation was initiated following intelligence regarding the presence of Maoists connected to the Konta and Kistaram area committees, situated in the forested regions around Korajguda, Dantespuram, Nagaram, and Bhandarpadar villages.

So far, the bodies of ten Naxalites have been recovered at the scene. Additionally, a significant cache of weapons was seized, including an INSAS rifle, an AK-47, and a Self Loading Rifle (SLR). 

The District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) continue their search operation in the area. This incident contributes to the year-to-date total of 207 Naxalite fatalities recorded in various clashes across the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, comprising seven districts. 

On Wednesday, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital, North Block. Their discussion focused on developmental progress in Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh and efforts aimed at enhancing peace and stability in these regions. 

The Chief Minister emphasised that both the state government and security forces are diligently working to eradicate Naxal influence in Chhattisgarh, aligning with the Union Home Minister’s commitment to eliminate Naxalism by 2026.

“I met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and updated him about the Naxal activities in Chhattisgarh. Over the past 11 months, close to 200 Naxals have been neutralized, and approximately 600-700 have surrendered. We are making significant strides towards the goal set by the Prime Minister and Home Minister to achieve a Naxal-free India by March 2026,” CM Sai told reporters following the meeting.

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