With the seizure of 28 illegal fire-arms and 57 cartridges, registration of 4,712 liquor cases, and a sharp rise to 862 NDPS cases , the Nagpur Rural Police delivered one of their toughest crackdowns on crime in 2025. Along with this, preventive action was taken against 2,178 accused involved in illegal activities. Large-scale operations against crime and unlawful businesses led to seizures worth Rs 7.7 crore by the police during the year. Preventive action against 1,496 According to official records, preventive action under Section 126 of the BNSS increased sharply from 569 cases in 2024 to 1,496 cases in 2025 which marked a 163 per cent rise. Preventive actions under Section 129 BNSS also increased from 1,644 cases to 1,965 cases. Violations of preventive bonds rose from 85 cases in 2024 to 201 cases in 2025, and fines recovered through courts jumped from Rs 11,600 to Rs 23,66,200. The number of externed accused increased from 42 to 106, while detentions under the...
| Mukta Dabholkar at Vidhan Bhavan premises on Friday. |
Dr Narendra Dabholkar’s daughter Mukta says that passage of the Bill will strengthen anti-superstition movement in Maharashtra
Mukta Dabholkar, daughter of murdered rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, expressed gratitude towards Maharashtra Government for clearing Anti Black Magic Bill and said that it would strengthen anti-superstition movement in the State.
“The Bill, which was pending for 18 years has been passed. It is real tribute to Dr Narendra Dabholkar,” said Mukta. Talking to reporters in Vidhan Bhavan premises after passage of the Bill by Legislative Assembly on Friday, Mukta said that the Opposition had given many recommendations and she respected that right. The Bill would put check on ‘Aghori’ and inhuman practices in the State.Dr Narendra Dabholkar’s daughter Mukta says that passage of the Bill will strengthen anti-superstition movement in Maharashtra
Asked about the amendments in the Bill, Mukta replied that she was unaware of them and would speak after detailed study. Replying to query about opposition from Warakaris to the Bill, she said that activists of Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) discussed the issue of ‘Aghori’ and inhuman practices with them. “Warkaris are supporting us and they too oppose ‘Aghori’ and inhuman practices as Sant Tukaram and other social reformers already preached not to follow inhuman traditions,” she said. “We respect individual freedom,” she added.
“There is a thin line between faith and superstition. But, we oppose evil practices and exploitation in the name of God and religion,” Mukta observed. She hoped that Legislative Council also would pass the Bill and all parties would support the cause.
Expressing disappointment over investigation into murder of Dr Narendra Dabholkar, she said, “We are pained that the Government has not arrested murderers even after passage of four months.” The society suffered a great damage and paid a heavy price due to killing of Dr Dabholkar. State lost a personality who firmly believed in welfare of masses, especially those living in rural areas. Society should back persons working for betterment of the society, she said.
Senior activist of MANS Avinash Patil also welcomed State Government for passing the Bill.
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