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Mumbai: Woman shares her traumatic experience at Andheri Railway Police Station while filing molestation complaint

Recently, a woman shared her experience of how she had to face the judgement of officials in the police station when she went to register a complaint at the Andheri Railway Police Station. And how she had to narrate the incident 3–4 times to get an FIR lodged.

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Every day, hundreds of women are subjected to sexual harassment, molestation, groping, and even worse. However, only a few per cent of cases are reported every day because some fear it would tarnish their image, and those who have the courage to do so get judged by the people around them in the police station.

Recently, a woman named Unnati, who goes by the Twitter handle The Sunflower, shared her experience of how she had to face the judgement of officials in the police station when she went to register a complaint at the Andheri Railway Police Station. And how she had to narrate the incident 3–4 times to get an FIR lodged.

In a tweet, the lawyer said that she was sexually assaulted on her way to work on the local train. She said she reached the police station at 11 am and told the police in charge that she was molested and would be comfortable speaking about it to a female cop. She said the first question he asked her was, “What is molestation?”

What else can you expect from the police in charge? Further stating the incident to the female cop, she said she was asked if that guy was her boyfriend. Not only this, when the female cop explained the incident to the male senior cop, he said, “Oh God, this is going to be a lot of work.”

Someone who has come to the police station with the hope of getting justice is facing this kind of embarrassment. She said that everyone there kept telling her that, even being a lawyer, why didn’t she hit him?

She said she was annoyed by such questions because the above statement makes it so clear that we are responsible for our own safety because when we go to complain and put our trust in the system, we’re told that we could have solved it better by taking matters into our own hands, she added.

She said she was even asked to narrate her experience in the middle of the entire police station, and that came at the top of 2.5 hours. She, however, denied it and gave the statement in a separate room. She said she identified the perpetrator at 11:30 am in the CCTV footage, but still, no one recorded her statement for around 3 hours.

The place where the incident happened comes under the jurisdiction of Borivali. She then said she was asked to leave and told the information would be forwarded to the Borivali Police Station. She further said that she received a call from that police station in the evening and they called her to identify the perpetrator once again on CCTV footage.

Calling the police system worst, she said she had to describe the situation once again as the Andheri Railway Police didn’t forward the exact details of the accused.

Talking about how women face a situation in the police station when they go to file a complaint of sexual harassment or molestation, she said, “I’m a privileged woman living close to South Bombay.” I take a packed local at peak morning hours to reach my workplace. I’m educated and financially independent. Being an advocate helps because I know the exact ambit of the duties of the police, she added.

She further stated that she was told to go to the CCTV room with 2 male cops (not in uniform) and a female cop accompanied when she insisted that a female cop should accompany her to a place outside the police station. She said her situation would be much worse if she didn’t know her right to ask a female cop to accompany her if she was younger, or if she was from a minority, or a weaker economic background, or if someone who wasn’t aware of those rights and couldn’t take the day off to just file an FIR.

GRP commissioner Quaiser Khalid has instituted an enquiry into the behaviour of the personnel.

She said the way police handle such situations is heartbreaking and called filing a complaint a traumatic experience.

A few people don’t even report it because they know the process of reporting incidents like this would traumatize them further. It is important that police officers show sensitivity in such situations.

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Sharad Pawar admitted to Pune hospital after breathing difficulty

Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune after experiencing breathing difficulty and cough. Doctors have diagnosed a chest infection.

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NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Monday after experiencing cough and difficulty in breathing. The 85-year-old leader was brought from his residence in Baramati to the medical facility in the afternoon.

Doctors conducted a CT scan after his arrival, which revealed a chest infection. According to the hospital’s chief cardiologist and managing trustee, Pawar is currently undergoing medical evaluation, and doctors are considering keeping him under observation for at least a day.

A team of specialists is monitoring his condition, and further treatment decisions will be taken based on the test results and clinical assessment.

Sharad Pawar was accompanied to the hospital by his daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule and her husband, Sadanand Sule. After reaching the hospital, Pawar stepped out of the vehicle on his own before being taken inside in a wheelchair.

Party sources said Pawar, an oral cancer survivor, has been suffering from a throat infection along with persistent cough and chest congestion.

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ICC rejects Pakistan’s key demands as T20 World Cup boycott talks near conclusion

The ICC has rejected several key demands raised by Pakistan during talks to end its T20 World Cup boycott, including requests related to India-Pakistan bilateral cricket.

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The standoff surrounding Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup group-stage match against India appears to be entering its final phase, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejecting several key demands raised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during negotiations.

Senior officials from the PCB, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and the ICC recently held discussions aimed at resolving the deadlock over what is widely considered the most commercially significant fixture of the tournament. Estimates suggest the India–Pakistan clash alone could be worth more than Rs 4,000 crore when broadcast, sponsorship, and commercial factors are taken into account.

According to sources, while some proposals received partial consideration, the ICC firmly declined requests that involved bilateral cricketing arrangements.

What Pakistan asked for and how the ICC responded

One of the PCB’s demands was that Bangladesh should not face any financial penalty despite not playing the T20 World Cup. The ICC clarified that this had already been decided, confirming that Bangladesh would receive its full revenue share.

The PCB also sought an additional ICC event for Bangladesh in the next cycle as compensation. In response, the ICC indicated that hosting an Under-19 World Cup during the upcoming cycle is under consideration.

However, Pakistan’s more politically sensitive proposals were rejected. The PCB urged the ICC to intervene in facilitating a bilateral series between India and Pakistan. The ICC declined, stating that bilateral series fall outside its jurisdiction, including within the framework of the World Test Championship.

A proposal for a tri-series involving India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh also met a similar fate, with the ICC reiterating that it has no authority to mandate such tournaments. Likewise, a request for ICC involvement in ensuring an India tour of Bangladesh in 2026 was turned down, with the council maintaining that international tours are decided directly between cricket boards.

Deadline given, decision awaited

Sources said the ICC has granted the PCB a 24-hour window after chairman Mohsin Naqvi requested time to consult Pakistan’s Prime Minister. A follow-up meeting is expected soon, and an official announcement from the ICC is likely within the next day.

With commercial stakes high and the tournament schedule looming, the coming hours could determine whether Pakistan formally reverses its boycott stance or allows the issue to escalate further.

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Delhi schools receive bomb threats, emails claim city will become Khalistan

Nine schools across Delhi received bomb threat emails containing Khalistan-related messages, prompting immediate security action.

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Delhi School bomb threat

Several schools across Delhi received bomb threat emails on Monday morning, prompting immediate security action by authorities. According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the first distress call was received at around 8:33 am, following which fire tenders and bomb disposal teams were rushed to the affected locations.

At least nine schools across different parts of the city reported receiving similar threat messages. Security checks were carried out as a precautionary measure, and students and staff were kept under close supervision.

The schools that received the bomb threats include Loreto Convent School in Delhi Cantonment, Cambridge School in Srinivaspuri, Venkateshwar School in Rohini, CM School in Rohini, Bal Bharati School in Rohini, Cambridge School in New Friends Colony, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, and DTA School in the INA area.

Threatening emails contain provocative messages

The emails reportedly carried disturbing and provocative content, claiming that “Delhi will become Khalistan” and referring to “Punjab as Khalistan” while invoking the memory of Afzal Guru. The messages also alleged that a blast would take place inside Parliament on February 13 at 1:11 pm.

Authorities treated the threats seriously and initiated standard operating procedures to ensure safety. More schools were reported to be receiving similar emails as the day progressed.

Further details are awaited as investigations continue.

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