Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case: Shinde Sena leader Rajesh Shah suspended from party
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Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case: Shinde Sena leader Rajesh Shah suspended from party

The main accused in the case, Mihir Shah, (24), was arrested on Tuesday from a resort in Virar after absconding for three days.

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The Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde fraction Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah has been suspended from the party post of deputy leader after his son Mihir Shah’s arrest in a fatal BMW hit-and-run case in Mumbai.

The Chief Minister, Shinde, on Wednesday ordered the suspension of Shah, a Sena leader from Palghar district. According to reports, Shah’s son Mihir has reportedly admitted that he was driving the luxury car when it rammed into a two-wheeler at 5.30 am Sunday, killing a woman and injuring her husband.

The main accused in the case, Mihir Shah, (24), was arrested on Tuesday from a resort in Virar after absconding for three days. Rajesh Shah, Mihir’s father, was arrested on Sunday, hours after the collision, but he received bail a day after his arrest on payment of Rs 15,000.

Police have said that Rajesh Shah had helped his son escape the scene and instructed the driver to take the blame for the accident. He has been accused of destroying the evidence and providing false information. It has been noted by the police that multiple phone calls were made between father and son in the immediate aftermath of the incident.

The police have registered a case of culpable homicide against Mihir Shah. The police will ask for his custody for further investigation after he is being produced in court today.

The Chief Minister has assured to take strict action against those involved in such cases, regardless of their social status or political connections.

On the case, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said that he and his party are hopeful that justice will be given. No one needs any other help or relief. He added that all just have to see what happens to Mihir and Rajesh Shah, and what action is taken.

Meanwhile, Mumbai’s civic body, BMC, has also taken action against the bar where the 24-year-old Mihir partied before the incident. The illegally constructed portion of the Juhu bar has been demolished by the civic body.  

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Anna University sexual assault case: BJP shares accused photo with Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK responds

DMK spokesperson A Saravanan said that no matter who did the wrong, the Tamil Nadu police will take action. He claimed that those who cannot shake the DMK politically continue to spread false allegations that law and order have deteriorated.

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Anna University sexual assault case: BJP shares accused photo with Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK responds

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the accused arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student in Chennai is a repeat offender and a DMK functionary.

37-year-old Gnanasekaran of Kottur, who ran a biryani stall near the Anna University campus, was arrested by the Tamil Nadu Police. Reportedly, the accused entered the university campus, thrashed the second-year engineering student’s male friend, and then dragged her into a bush before sexually assaulting her.

This incident taking place inside the campus of a renowned university has sparked a debate, protest, and a political tussle over the safety of women in the state. Taking to X, BJP state president K Annamalai shared a picture of deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other DMK leaders with the alleged accused. He claimed that a clear pattern emerges from the number of such cases in the past, noting that a criminal gets closely linked to local DMK functionaries and then becomes a member of the party.

He further said that all the cases registered against the accused get suppressed, and he gets leeway by not being categorised as a history-sheeter or kept on the watchlist of the local police station.

K Annamalai also alleged that police do not investigate the existing cases against him due to the pressure from the local DMK leaders and ministers, which allows him to commit further crimes. He further questioned how long should the people of Tamil Nadu put up to this, and will MK Stalin ever take responsibility.

Reacting to the allegation, DMK spokesperson A Saravanan told a news publication that a picture with the party leader does not imply culpability of the party. He added that the accused has been arrested, and he cannot escape justice from the DMK government.

Later, in a social media post, Saravanan said that no matter who did the wrong, the Tamil Nadu police will take action. He claimed that those who cannot shake the DMK politically continue to spread false allegations that law and order have deteriorated.

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Man attempting to cross India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan shot dead by BSF personnel

“We are investigating the case under these acts,” he added.

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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot and killed an individual attempting to cross the India-Pakistan border in the Ganganagar district of Rajasthan late on Tuesday, according to police.

Jitendra Kumar, the station house officer at Kesrisinghpur police station, stated that the man was trying to breach the barbed wire fence when he was spotted by BSF personnel. “They advised him to leave the area, but when he continued to advance, the BSF personnel shot him,” said the SHO.

Sriganganagar Superintendent of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed that the suspect was allegedly trying to enter Indian territory around midnight on December 24, 2024. Despite warnings from the BSF soldiers, he did not heed their calls, which resulted in the shooting.

The incident occurred near a village in the Kesarisinghpur area. Items recovered from the intruder included Pakistani currency notes, a cigarette packet, an identity card, and other belongings. Authorities are currently gathering more information about him.

Ongoing discussions are taking place between the armed forces and police officers regarding the incident. An FIR has been filed that includes charges of trespassing and violations of the Passports Act and the Foreigners Act, according to Kumar. “We are investigating the case under these acts,” he added.

This incident is one of several similar occurrences along the border. In August, the BSF apprehended an intruder named Jagsi Kohli, who had entered about 15 kilometers into Indian territory in Barmer after locals alerted authorities that he was asking for directions to Tharparkar, a district in Pakistan’s Sindh province.

In March of this year, another person attempting to cross the border in Ganganagar was shot by BSF personnel. There have been additional incidents reported in October 2022 and twice in March 2021, all resulting in fatalities among the intruders.

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Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Chandrababu Naidu among leaders at NDA meet in Delhi amid Ambedkar row

The alliance had decided to convene on the birthday of the late BJP leader, noted for successfully leading the first coalition government to complete its term.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief J.P. Nadda and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu among leaders of the NDA met in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss different issues including Shah’s comment on BR Ambedkar days ago in Rajya Sabha.

In attendance, apart from Shah, Nadda and Naidu, JD-U leader and Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Apna Dal (S) president and Union minister Anupriya Patel, as well as JD (S) leader and Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy were present.

Also present were Jitan Ram Manjhi, leader of Bihar’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (S) and a minister in the Modi government, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha, a Rajya Sabha MP, and Thushar Vellappally, president of Bharath Dharma Jana Sena.

While the specific agenda of the meeting was not officially disclosed, sources indicated that discussions revolved around good governance and various political issues—principles that were central to Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister. The alliance had decided to convene on the birthday of the late BJP leader, noted for successfully leading the first coalition government to complete its term.

Following the meeting, Nadda shared on X, “Attended the NDA leaders’ meeting in New Delhi today. Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India is achieving unprecedented milestones and has positioned itself as a global superpower. The NDA government remains committed to realizing the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’, ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for all.”

Sanjay Nishad, chief of the NISHAD Party in Uttar Pradesh, described the meeting as “informal” and focused on Vajpayee’s legacy. He emphasised the importance of unity among all alliance members heading into future elections, mentioning that they congratulated the BJP leaders for their electoral victories in Haryana and Maharashtra.

Nishad further outlined that the meeting addressed coalition strategies to ensure that Prime Minister Modi’s initiatives effectively reach the populace and that electoral promises are fulfilled. He raised the topic of providing reservations for the fishing community, stating, “I presented evidence on this issue, as it was a poll promise. They will follow up with us next week to discuss it.”

Responding to inquiries about whether Amit Shah’s controversial remarks on Ambedkar were discussed, Nishad said, “We are here for the welfare of the people. Our energy should focus on achieving success in that area, rather than engaging with negativity from opposition parties.”

The NDA meeting underscores the alliance’s commitment to the proposed simultaneous elections, with all members backing the initiative. A Joint Committee of Parliament, established to review two bills related to simultaneous polls, is set to convene on January 8.

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