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No end to bomb threats: 20 Indian flights receive fresh security alerts

There seemed to be no end to the incidents of bomb threats to Indian airlines. On Friday, October 25, more than 20 aircraft of various airlines received bomb threats this afternoon, news agency ANI stated, quoting Civil Aviation sources.Following the security-related alerts received on Friday for the IndiGo flights, the airline issued a statement and said, "In line with our strict safety protocols, all necessary precautions are being taken, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities. The safety and security of our customers and crew remain our highest priority. We regret any inconvenience caused to our customers and appreciate their understanding during this time."The flights that received security threats include flight 6E 87, operating from Kozhikode to Dammam. Upon landing, the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay and all customers were safely disembarked, ANI reported."At IndiGo, the safety and security of our customers and crew remain paramount in all facets of our operations. We worked closely with the relevant authorities, and standard operating procedures were followed. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused our customers and appreciate their understanding," said IndiGo in a statement.The incidents add to a recent surge in such threats, disrupting operations on both domestic and international routes as authorities and airlines scramble to ensure passenger safety amidst these recurring security alerts.On Thursday as well a total of 20 domestic and international flights of IndiGo Airlines received a fresh security-related warning, stated ANI. Notably, in the past week, Indian airlines have received more than 100 hoax bomb threats resulting in inconvenience to passengers and monetary loss to the airlines. Following this Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued an advisory to all states regarding the establishment of a Special Wing of Cyber Commandos. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

25 October,2024 07:01 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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By-elections in Uttar Pradesh: Akhilesh Yadav confident of historic win for SP

As the by-elections for nine assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh approach, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and Member of Parliament Akhilesh Yadav expressed strong confidence over his party's success on Friday, news agency ANI reported.  He predicted that Tej Pratap Yadav, the SP candidate for the Karhal Assembly constituency, will secure victory, and emphasised that the results will mark a historic verdict in favour of his party in the upcoming by-election in Uttar Pradesh. The SP chief, while speaking to media persons, said, "The people of Karhal will not only support Tej Pratap ji in this election but also in the 2027 elections; there will be a historic result in favour of the Samajwadi Party. BJP will face a historic defeat. BJP people only create hype; they created hype in the Lok Sabha elections as well but they were not successful... What can you expect from a government that did not make any arrangements?" The Karhal Assembly constituency will go for the by-poll on November 13. The by-polls are scheduled for November 13, covering nine vacant assembly seats out of 10 in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Milkipur in Ayodhya district is excluded from this round of elections. The nine assembly seats that will go for the by-election in Uttar Pradesh include Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Phulpur, and Katehari.  Yadav also highlighted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that candidates from INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) will contest under the SP symbol. ‘बात सीट की नहीं जीत की है’ इस रणनीति के तहत ‘इंडिया गठबंधन’ के संयुक्त प्रत्याशी सभी 9 सीटों पर समाजवादी पार्टी के चुनाव चिन्ह ‘साइकिल’ के निशान पर चुनाव लड़ेंगे। कांग्रेस और समाजवादी पार्टी एक बड़ी जीत के लिए एकजुट होकर, कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर साथ खड़ी है। इंडिया गठबंधन इस… — Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 23, 2024 "It is not about seats but about winning. Under this strategy, the joint candidates of 'India Alliance' will contest all 9 seats on the Samajwadi Party's election symbol, 'cycle'. Congress and the Samajwadi Party are united and standing shoulder to shoulder for a big victory. India Alliance is going to write a new chapter of victory in this by-election," read the post on X in Hindi. Congress party officials confirmed their decision not to field candidates in the nine assembly seats that will go for the by-election in Uttar Pradesh and expressed their backing for SP.  Avinash Pandey, Congress's state in-charge, said on Thursday that this collaboration aims to strengthen their position against the ruling party. Addressing a press conference in Mainpuri, Pandey said, "The Congress has decided not to field candidates in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh bypolls and has announced its support for the Samajwadi Party in UP." The Congress state in-charge further added, "This press conference is an important notice for Uttar Pradesh, that has been the centre of attention in the country's politics. This is also regarding the role of Congress in the by-elections to be held there." He also said, "In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the people of UP gave a befitting reply to them [BJP]. Today, with values to protect and save the Constitution, [party leader] Rahul Gandhi is touring the country and working to give justice to every section of society." The counting of votes for the by-election is set for November 23. (With inputs from ANI)

25 October,2024 05:52 PM IST | Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent
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Meghalaya: BSF foils smuggling attempt, seizes contraband worth Rs 12 lakh

The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully intercepted a smuggling operation in Meghalaya on Friday, confiscating contraband worth Rs 12 lakh. The soldiers seized 12 cartons of ointment cream along the international border of Meghalaya, reported news agency ANI.  A BSF official stated that "Acting on specific information, the troops of the 4th Battalion conducted a special operation near the International Border, during which they managed to seize cosmetics concealed in a jungle area, intended for smuggling into Bangladesh." The seized contraband has been handed over to the customs office at Pynursla for further necessary action, as per BSF officials. This incident follows another significant seizure by BSF on Wednesday, where they obstructed a smuggling attempt involving cattle, along with with contraband items worth at Rs 16 lakh. This operation was triggered by alerts about cattle being smuggled across the border.  During this operation, the BSF personnel of the 4th Battalion posted in Meghalaya carried out special operations near the border to curb cross-border smuggling, ANI stated. BSF rescued 27 cattle hidden in a jungle area near the West Jaintia Hills district border, which were also intended for smuggling into Bangladesh. The rescued cattle were subsequently handed over to the PPP Muktapur for further action. PPP Muktapur is a police-public relations initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of celebrations in the border area. In addition to these operations, the BSF intercepted a pickup vehicle with registration number "ML-05-AC" that was loaded with cosmetic items lacking valid documentation in the East Khasi Hills district.  Other operations along the border by BSF also led to the seizure of a significant quantity of edible goods and liquor.  On October 22,  acting on specific information, alert BSF troops from the 193 Bn Meghalaya intercepted a Bolero pickup truck and seized cosmetic items worth over Rs 4 lakh near the international border in the East Khasi Hills district. In another operation on Wednesday, vigilant BSF troops of the 4th Bn Meghalaya rescued 27 cattle heads valued at Rs 2,85,400 while they were being smuggled to Bangladesh through the international border in the West Jaintia Hills district. (With inputs from ANI)

25 October,2024 05:43 PM IST | Shillong, Meghalaya | mid-day online correspondent
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Prez Murmu bats for tech in medical sector for people’s welfare in remote areas

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said medical professionals have immense responsibilities to deliver as their decisions are often linked to saving lives and pitched for modern technologies in the medical sector for people’s welfare in remote areas. Speaking at the second convocation function of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur in Chhattisgarh, she told the gathering of medical students that there is a very slight gap between working emotion-free and lack of sensitivity. According to the President, medical professionals will play a decisive role in realising the dream of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) by 2047. “We have been passing through such an era wherein modern technologies greatly impact the life of humans rapidly. For the welfare of people living in remote areas, such technologies can be used,” she said. “AIIMS Raipur has been making efforts in this direction. I have been told that AIIMS Raipur has been working on an Artificial Intelligence-based clinical decision support system through which doctors in remote areas will be provided with assistance in real-time during (medical) emergencies,” she said. Established in 2012, AIIMS Raipur has earned a lot of reputation in a few years of its journey, she said. The institution has been working to eradicate malnutrition with national and international cooperation, the President said. “Treatment is provided to patients in the Sickle Cell Clinic. Awareness camps are also organised to identify Sickle Cell patients. These works being done by AIIMS Raipur will improve community health and the lives of citizens,” she said. Highlighting the development in the medical and healthcare sector in the last 10 years, the President said several steps have been taken to provide universal healthcare in the country. “Under the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’, citizens above 70 years of age are also being benefited. ‘Prime Minister Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Project’ is providing cheap and quality medicines to people. In the last ten years, medical colleges and MBBS and PG seats have also increased. New AIIMS campuses have also been established,” she said. “We have targeted to become a developed nation by 2047. The work done by your generation will play a decisive role in realising this national resolution,” she told the audience. Urging the medical students to give priority to the underprivileged groups while serving, the President said, “Well-equipped people have several options but deprived sections look towards you with hope. I advise that you remain committed to serving everyone, especially those who are helpless.” Medical professionals have immense responsibilities as their decisions many a time are related to saving lives, she said. “As medical professionals, you often go through challenging situations. You learn to control your feelings while coping with such challenges. There is a very slight gap between working emotion-free and lack of sensitivity,” she said. Murmu said many eminent and top doctors of the world have advised medical professionals to work with human values, citing the example of Dr Francis Weld Peabody. Many medical institutions across the world advise their students to read his article ‘The Care of the Patient’, she said. In his work, Peabody has written that “the treatment of a disease may be entirely impersonal; the care of a patient must be completely personal”, she said. Murmu also suggested that students should always remember human values while working, underscoring that these values make people strong. She also advised medical professionals to take care of their own health while serving in a stressful environment. In the morning, Murmu arrived in Chhattisgarh on a two-day visit. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

25 October,2024 05:18 PM IST | Raipur | PTI
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Himachal CM discusses border, road infra with Rajnath Singh

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Friday and discussed various issues pertaining to people living in border areas. A statement issued said that the chief minister also emphasised the need for strengthening road infrastructure in these areas especially routes that are of strategic importance. The tribal districts of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh share a 240 km border with China which is traversed by nine high-altitude mountain passes. The defence minister assured of full cooperation to the state government, the statement added.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

25 October,2024 05:15 PM IST | Shimla | PTI
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Coaches of goods trains derail in UP's Meerut, Saharanpur; no one hurt

Two coaches of a goods train derailed in the Kaiserganj area of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, officials said. Railway Superintendent, Moradabad, Ashutosh Shukla said the incident occurred while shunting the goods train and no one was injured. He said two wheels of the two coaches of the goods train derailed near the Meerut City station at around 9 am. In a similar incident, two coaches of another goods train derailed near the Saharanpur railway station in the early hours of Friday. No injury was reported, officials said. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Ambala, Mandip Singh Bhatia said, "The derailed goods train, originating from Ferozepur, Punjab, was approaching the Saharanpur railway station when the incident occurred. The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation. Nobody was injured." Despite the incident, rail traffic has not been affected and other trains are operating on their scheduled times, the officials said.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

25 October,2024 05:11 PM IST | Meerut/Saharanpur (UP) | PTI
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Devendra Fadnavis files nomination from Nagpur South-West; watch video

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday filed his nomination from the Nagpur South-West assembly constituency for the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, reported news agency PTI. Addressing a rally before filing the papers, he said the Mahayuti government's work speaks for itself, and hit out at the opposition parties, saying the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme and its beneficiaries were enough to defeat them. शंखनाद 🐚🕛 स. ११.४७ वा. | २५-१०-२०२४📍नागपूर.LIVE | 'दक्षिण-पश्चिम नागपूर'मधून विधानसभा निवडणूक 2024 साठी माझा उमेदवारी अर्ज भरण्यापूर्वी संविधान चौक ते आकाशवाणी चौक भव्य नामांकन रॅली#Maharashtra #DevaBhau #SouthWestNagpur https://t.co/aSGQNgp36g — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) October 25, 2024 Fadnavis, who was the chief minister of the state from 2014 to 2019 and for a short tenure of 80 hours in November 2019, has successfully contested the assembly polls for five times from Nagpur -- two times from Nagpur West constituency and three times from Nagpur South-West seat. This is his sixth assembly election. He has been an MLA for the past 25 years starting 1999. Before filing his nomination form, Fadnavis visited Union minister and former BJP chief Nitin Gadkari's residence. Both the BJP leaders then paid floral tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue at the Sanvidhan square in the city, followed by a roadshow from there till Akashvani square. Addressing a gathering at the end of the roadshow, Fadnavis said, "Our work speaks louder than our words. People can see the development in Nagpur -- be it Nagpur Metro Rail, Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway or other development projects that have changed the face of Nagpur," reported PTI. The work carried out by the BJP in the last seven-and-a-half years in the state and by the Centre in the last 10 years, has changed the face of Nagpur, he said. "I won't talk about the opposition parties as our Ladki Bahin (scheme and its beneficiaries) is enough for them. Congress leaders Sunil Kedar and Nana Patole even tried to stop the Ladki Bahin Yojana by filing a petition in Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court," he added, reported PTI. Ladki Bahin is a flagship scheme of the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government, under which eligible women get a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month. The Mahayuti government changed the picture of Vidarbha through several projects, including the Gosikhurd irrigation projects, development of Nagpur and Amravati airport and other works. "The Mahayuti government is creating a new Maharashtra under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is creating a new India," Fadnavis said, reported PTI. He said his government issued 48 Government Resolutions (GR) for the welfare of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community, and challenged the Congress to show even one such GR issued during its term, reported PTI. It has also worked for the tribal community and all other sections of the society, he said. Fadnavis and two other sitting BJP MLAs - Mohan Mate from Nagpur South and Krishna Khopde from Nagpur East - filed their nominations at the Nagpur district collectorate. Gadkari and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule accompanied Fadnavis at the time. Addressing the gathering earlier, Gadkari said what the Congress could not do in 60 years, the Mahayuti government has done in Nagpur and Maharashtra under the leadership of Fadnavis and PM Modi. Gadkari, who is a Lok Sabha member from the Nagpur constituency, said that development works of more than Rs 1 lakh crore were carried out in Nagpur in the last 10 years. "Maharashtra has got a very able leadership in the form of Fadnavis," he said, urging people to give the reins of the state in Fadnavis' hands again. (With inputs from PTI)

25 October,2024 03:01 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
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Mahayuti partners still in talks over 11 of 288 seats, says Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar said on Friday that the Mahayuti allies are still in talks over 11 of the 288 assembly seats for the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, reported news agency PTI. Pawar said that 10 per cent of the seats allotted to his party will be kept for minority candidates. "I have already announced some names. Discussions are on for 11 seats. We can't make everyone happy," said Pawar, who will face off with his nephew Yugendra Pawar of NCP (SP) on his home turf Baramati in the Pune district, reported PTI. The BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are constituents of the ruling Mahayuti coalition. Pawar was in Delhi on Thursday to hold discussions with the BJP leadership. The BJP has announced its first list of 99 candidates so far, while the NCP has brought out two lists declaring its nominees in 45 constituencies. The Shiv Sena has shared the names of 45 candidates, reported PTI. The Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 to the 288-member assembly will be held on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23. Maharashtra election 2024: Zeeshan Siddique, two former BJP MPs on NCP's second list The Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Friday released its second list, comprising seven candidates including MLA Zeeshan Siddique and two former BJP MPs, for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections 2024. Zeeshan had been suspended from Congress for cross-voting in the recent legislative council elections. His father and Congress veteran Baba Siddique had crossed over to the NCP, a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, earlier this year. Former BJP MP Pratap Chikhalikar, who lost the Lok Sabha polls from Nanded, has been nominated from Loha. BJP ex-MP Sanjay Kaka Patil, who unsuccessfully contested from Sangli in the general elections, has been given an NCP ticket. He also joined the party on Friday. Sanjay Kaka Patil will face off with NCP (SP) candidate Rohit Patil, son of late NCP leader R R Patil, in Tasgaon-Kavathe Mahankal constituency in Sangli district. Nishikant Patil will take on NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil in Islampur, while Sana Malik, daughter of former minister Nawab Malik, has been nominated from Anushakti Nagar in Mumbai. NCP has given the ticket to Sunil Tingre from Wadgaon Sheri in Pune. It has picked Dnyaneshwar Katke from Shrirur. Until recently, Katke was the Pune district chief of the Uddhav Thackeray-led NCP (SP). Earlier, NCP had released its first list featuring 38 candidates. NCP, BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are the constituents of the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra. (With inputs from PTI)

25 October,2024 02:30 PM IST | Indapur | mid-day online correspondent
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Congress: Inequality, wage stagnation and inflation threaten long-term growth

The Congress attacked the administration on Friday, claiming that inequality, wage stagnation, and inflation are "structurally corrosive" to India's long-term growth prospects. The party encouraged the government to confront the growing financialisation of the economy, reported PTI.  According to the report, Congress General Secretary for Communications Jairam Ramesh stated that raising private investment as a percentage of GDP is critical for long-term economic growth. However, he stated that this percentage has decreased from 33.4 per cent between 2004 and 2014 to 28.7 per cent from 2014 to 2023. Ramesh mentioned an article by a public finance economist, which he said raised more issues. According to the article, passive income (including rent, dividends, and capital gains) now accounts for 24 per cent of total reported income, up from 16 per cent in 2016-17, the report added.  Reportedly, The corporate sector's share of passive income has increased from 16.6 per cent in 2016-17 to 30.7 per cent in 2023-24, demonstrating a preference for financial investments over productivity-boosting physical investments. This shift, according to Ramesh, is attributable to low demand for products and services in the post-Covid recovery, which has mostly left the poor and middle classes behind. "For the corporate sector, the share of passive income (income outside of operating profits) increased from 16.6 per cent in 2016-17 to 30.7 per cent in 2023-24. This shift in capital gains indicates a shift in corporate preferences in favour of financial investments rather than productivity-raising physical investments," Ramesh said. He additionally said, "The cause of this shift away from physical investments is the muted demand for goods and services in the post-Covid recovery, which has largely left the poor and the middle classes behind." Ramesh said, "Inequality, wage stagnation, and inflation are not just political issues -- they are structurally corrosive to India's long-term growth prospects." "If not the opposition, the government must listen to its own chief economic advisor, who has himself raised alarm over the growing financialisation of the Indian economy," he said per the PTI report.  Congress has regularly condemned the government's economic policies, notably those involving unemployment and price increases. Earlier this month, the party said that the previous decade has seen "highly detrimental economic trends," adding that while the monsoon has passed, "three dark clouds" - poor private investment, slow manufacturing, and declining real wages - remain over the Indian economy.

25 October,2024 02:18 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Diwali 2024: Dates, muhurat timings, significance; here's all you need to know

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals across India. Marking the triumph of good over evil or the victory of light over darkness depicts Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya following his victory over Ravana and his 14-year Vanvaas. As it was the darkest night of the Hindu month of Kartik, the people of Ayodhya lit up the streets with earthen lamps to welcome him. The celebrations span five days, from the 13th day of the month of Ashvina to the second day of the month Karttika, according to the Hindu calendar.  When is Diwali 2024? According to Drik Panchang, Diwali will be observed on October 31 this year. The festival commences with Dhanteras and concludes with Bhai Dooj, while others mark this day as Vishwakarma Puja. Lakshmi Puja is performed in all Indian states, during Amavasya. It marks the beginning of a fresh start and good fortune by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and God Ganesha. During these five days, you would see families coming together, kids bursting firecrackers, neighbours distributing traditional Diwali sweets and people decorating their homes with lights, rangoli, diyas, and lanters and participating in various rituals in order to receive blessings. Here's the full calendar of the Diwali celebrations: Dhanteras - October 29 Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day celebration, where people buy idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kuber. On this day Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber are worshipped for health and prosperity in homes. People also decorate their vehicles and entrances of their homes with flowers and garlands. Choti Diwali - October 30 The celebration continues on the second day known as Choti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi, marking Lord Krishna's triumph against the demon Narakasura.  Diwali and Lakshmi Puja - October 31 Diwali and Lakshmi Puja marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya along with Mata Sita, and Lakshman after defeating Ravana. On this day, people decorate their homes and perform Lakshmi and Ganesh puja in the evening. Govardhan Puja - November 2 Govardhan Puja is celebrated after Diwali and is dedicated to the Govardhan Parvat. Bhai Dooj - November 3 Bhai Dooj also known as Bhau Beej or Bhaiya Dooj is the last day of celebration, where the special bond between brothers and sisters is celebrated. Lakshmi Puja: Date and Shubh Muhurat  The muhurat are for Mumbai Lakshmi puja muhurat - 06:57 pm to 08:36 pm on October 31,2024  Pradosh kaal - 06:05 PM to 08:36 PMVrishabha kaal - 06:57 PM to 08:56 PM Amavasya tithi begins - 03:52 PM on Oct 31, 2024 Amavasya tithi ends - 06:16 PM on Nov 01, 2024

25 October,2024 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mother-son duo booked in Pune for killing dog by hanging it from tree

A woman and son have been charged by Pune rural police with allegedly killing their beloved dog by hanging it from a tree in the Pirangut region of Mulshi tehsil, an official said on Thursday, reported PTI.  The defendants, Prabhavati Jagtap and her son Omkar Jagtap were named in a complaint made by Padmini Stump, an animal rights activist who runs the Mission Possible Foundation, which houses canines. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray had already highlighted the incident on social media, prompting Stump to file a police report, stated PTI report.  According to senior inspector Santosh Girigosavi of the Paud Road police station, Prabhavati allegedly struck their pet Labrador with a stick on October 22 before her son Omkar hanged the dog from a tree. The mother and son have been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. “On October 22, Prabhavati allegedly assaulted their pet Labrador with a stick. Later, her son Omkar hanged the canine from a tree. We have booked them under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,” Paud Road police station senior inspector Santosh Girigosavi said. Before the event, the family had contacted a Pimpri-based dog lover and requested that she take the dog. They later texted her a horrific image of the dog hanging from a tree, Stump told PTI. “But later, they sent a picture of the dog hanging from a tree. We rushed there and got an offence registered against them,” Stump said. She also mentioned that the family had taken the dog to the vet for several tests, including rabies. “Presuming that the pet had rabies, they might have killed it,” she said.  Mumbai woman splashes acid on dog In a similar incident of animal cruelty, a woman from Mumbai seriously injured a dog living in her apartment complex by throwing acid at it. The caretaker of the dog, another resident of the building, had told mid-day that the woman looked after cats and believed that the dog, named Brownie, was harassing them and barking at them.  The incident happened at Malwani Swapnapurti Society in Malad in August of this year, following which the Malwani police registered an FIR against the woman. The incident was recorded on CCTV cameras in the society where the accused woman, Sabista Suhail Ansari, 35, also resides.

25 October,2024 01:42 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
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