To ensure smooth travel for passengers celebrating New Year’s Eve, the Central Railway (CR) on Thursday announced the operation of four special suburban train services during the midnight hours of December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. These services will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line, catering to the anticipated rush of late-night commuters, said CR in an official statement. Main Line Departure from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): 01:30 am, arriving at Kalyan at 3 am. Departure from Kalyan: 1.30 am, arriving at CSMT at 3 am. Harbour Line Departure from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): 01:30 am, arriving at Panvel at 2.50 am. Departure from Panvel: 01.30 am, arriving at CSMT at 2.50 am. All these special services will halt at all stations en route to ensure maximum convenience for passengers.
26 December,2024 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter Mid-Day reported on the simultaneous digging of multiple roads in the Chikuwadi area of Borivli, which has created a chaotic maze for residents, motorists, and pedestrians, many people took to social media to express their frustration. The situation has become so dire that locals prefer travelling 5 to 6 extra kilometres through Gorai to reach Chikuwadi instead of directly entering via Link Road, just to avoid the mess caused by blocked roads and dug-up lanes. The Shimpoli Telephone Exchange signal has become the epicentre of the traffic chaos resulting from the roadwork. Reacting to Mid-Day's report, social media users expressed frustration, saying it feels like every second road in the city is being dug up. "Every second road in the city seems to be dug up. Travelling is a nightmare," a social media user said. Every second road in the city seems to be dug up. Travelling is a nightmare. — Kiran Manral (@KiranManral) December 26, 2024 "This is condition of every road in every ward of Mumbai (from Bandra to Dahisar) smells like massive corruption right from the top. Same storm water drain which was concretized 20 months back is being destructed and constructed back again. How on the earth is @mybmc able to run scam on such a huge level? I mean some work within a span of 20-23 months?? @mid_day please if you want citizen's help in investigation, do let us know. Ground level we do know! Opposition @INCMumbai @ShivSenaUBT_ should raise their voice at maximum level to uncover the massive corruption going on in Mumbai by @mybmc," another social media user said. This is condition of every road in every ward of Mumbai (from Bandra to Dahisar) smells like massive corruption right from the top. Same storm water drain which was concretized 20 months back is being destructed and constructed back again. How on the earth is @mybmc able to run… — Ankit Chauhan (@MumbaiyaPorga) December 26, 2024 "Same story in Kandivali West and Kandivali East. Dumb & Corrupt BMC has dug up recently concreting roads too- same story every 6 months. Black Money is within BMC Circles. @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @zoru75 @RoadsOfMumbai @RoadsOfBombay," a social media user said. Same story in Kandivali West and Kandivali East. Dumb & Corrupt BMC has dug up recently concreting roads too- same story every 6 months. Black Money is within BMC Circles. @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @zoru75 @RoadsOfMumbai @RoadsOfBombay — Mahesh Engineer (@maheshengineer) December 26, 2024 "@Dev_Fadnavis Mumbai has been dug up beyond imagination & all agencies want to do their work together.Please spare the city for next few months from cement road and other digging work. Nothing bad will happen. Pls see the pollution level, doctors can vouch for this," a Mumbai resident said in a post on X. @Dev_Fadnavis Mumbai has been dug up beyond imagination & all agencies want to do their work together.Please spare the city for next few months from cement road and other digging work. Nothing bad will happen. Pls see the pollution level, doctors can vouch for this. — Brijesh Modi (@modibrij) December 26, 2024 "Not only borivali even Malad and Kandivali have been dug up and plus footpath enroachment is amazing in Mumbai areas, no place to walk no roads to drive, what this bmc and current government upto in this management?," a social media user said in a post on X. Not only borivali even Malad and Kandivali have been dug up and plus footpath enroachment is amazing in Mumbai areas, no place to walk no roads to drive, what this bmc and current government upto in this management ? — Suraj Vishwakarma (@SurajVishwaka11) December 26, 2024 "I agree, it’s absolute chaos. Plus not even completing the work even after months of it being dug up! Also none of the footpaths are resorted in the areas which were dug up 12 months ago!!," another social media user said.
26 December,2024 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of protecting "Beed's Naxals", who he said have made "dear sisters" from the district widows, reported news agency PTI. Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Sanjay Raut claimed there have been 38 murders in Beed in the last few years. "'Urban Naxals' is a favourite word of Fadnavis. When will you act against 'Beed's Naxals'," he asked, reported PTI. The opposition has been attacking the ruling Mahayuti government in the state over the abduction and murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, on December 9. It has alleged that the government failed to take stern action in the case and gave a long rope to a minister's aide. Raut said an all-party morcha had been called on December 29 to demand action against the "real killers" of Deshmukh. "The chief minister should end Naxalism in Beed. Does RSS, Fadnavis and BJP support Naxalism in Beed which has made our dear sisters in the district widows? The mastermind (in the Deshmukh case) is in the cabinet," he alleged, reported PTI. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said Fadnavis should remember that he has kept the home ministry to himself not to "destroy" opponents or "protect" his political workers and leaders, but to serve common citizens of the state. During the recent winter session of the Maharashtra legislature, Opposition leaders alleged that Valmik Karad, an 'associate' of minister Dhananjay Munde, was involved in the Deshmukh case, though Karad has not been named in the FIR. The Superintendent of Police of Beed was transferred after the murder triggered a political firestorm. Together for political power, not ideological reasons: Sanjay Raut takes dig at Mahayuti alliance Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday took a dig at the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, saying that they are together for political power and not because of ideological similarities. He also said they focus on fulfilling their party's financial needs and then only come together to form the government. "No matter how much those in the coalition government say that they are together because of ideological reasons, it is not like that. They come together for political power. They focus on fulfilling their party's financial needs and then come together to form the government," Raut told reporters in a press conference. (With inputs from PTI)
26 December,2024 01:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website and mobile application experienced a massive outage on Thursday morning. According to IRCTC, the outage was caused by a technical glitch. Many social media users reported being unable to book tickets during the outage. An IRCTC spokesperson confirmed to Mid-Day that a technical issue occurred in the Next Generation eTicketing System (NGeT) between 10:01 AM and 10:40 AM, and again from 10:51 AM to 11:23 AM. This led to the temporary shutdown of both the website and the mobile app. "During this period, reserved tickets were available at Passenger Reservation System ticket counters at railway stations," the spokesperson added. Downdetector, a platform that monitors online outages, recorded a surge in reports during the IRCTC downtime. Users reported encountering a message stating, "Unable to perform action due to maintenance activity," when attempting to access the site. "Tatkal booking during the holiday season is a nightmare. Servers crash right when bookings open. This is the worst website I've ever used. Why hasn't this been fixed despite repeated complaints?", a user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). attaching a screenshot of the website. It is 10:11am ... still IRCTC is not opening.... IRCTC should be enquired and checked... definitely scams are happening. By the time it opens all the tickets are gone... @AshwiniVaishnaw @irctc pic.twitter.com/NLTWJmvOt7 — Avanish Mishra (@iamavim) December 26, 2024 "It is 10:11am ... still IRCTC is not opening.... IRCTC should be enquired and checked... definitely scams are happening. By the time it opens all the tickets are gone...", another user wrote with the screenshots of site.
26 December,2024 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Office of the Special Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra State Cyber Department, which is the nodal agency for cybersecurity and cybercrime in Maharashtra, has been actively monitoring the digital landscape, including various social media platforms, to identify and act against objectionable content that could disrupt public order or harm societal values. In line with this vigilance, a formal complaint has been filed by a representative of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against certain social media users for posting defamatory content aimed at creating public harm by inciting a law and order situation in Maharashtra. The complaint pertains to 12 social media users across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. These users, identified by their usernames as Bharat Bhavla Shinde (@Bs131B), Suddhodhan Sahajrao (@Suddhodhan74629), Nagpur Congress Sevadal (@SevadaINGP), Saurabh Shingh Chauhan (@Sbchauhan0103), Mukesh Lavhale (@MukeshLavhale), suressh.kale, Prasad Salvi, Varad Kanki, Amol Kamble, Syed Saleem, THE SMART 230K, and Vishnu Bhotkar, are accused of sharing a manipulated and incomplete video. The video has been deliberately taken out of context to falsely portray the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra as stating that he does not believe in the Constitution of India, democracy, or any constitutional body, and suggesting that he aims to create a parallel state. This maliciously edited video has gained traction among certain unsocial elements, who are using it to post derogatory, abusive, and objectionable comments. The content is designed to incite societal unrest, hurt the sentiments of specific groups, and potentially lead to a law and order situation in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Cyber has taken serious cognizance of this issue and, in response, has registered an FIR under CR No. 22/2024 U/s 353(1)(B), 356(2), 192, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 r/w U/s 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, against the social media users responsible for posting the objectionable video. Maharashtra Cyber has issued notices to all social media intermediaries to provide information about these accused handles. The Maharashtra Cyber Department is committed to taking stringent action against these individuals to ensure accountability and curb such malicious activities that pose a threat to public harmony and integrity.
26 December,2024 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanThe Navi Mumbai police have registered a case against the owner of a private company and four other individuals for allegedly defrauding 36 people of over Rs 2 crore in a land sale scam, an official confirmed on Thursday. According to the police, the accused had been engaged in fraudulent land deals with the victims since October 2017. The accused reportedly promised to sell land located at Jui in the Uran area of Navi Mumbai. Over the course of these transactions, the victims paid a total of Rs 2.07 crore for the supposed land purchases. However, the victims never received possession of the land as promised, nor did the accused return their money, the official from the Vashi police station stated. The defrauded individuals filed a complaint after several attempts to recover their money or secure the promised property went unanswered. Based on their complaint, the police filed a case on Tuesday against the owner of the private company and four other individuals associated with it. The charges include cheating, as well as violations related to fraud and dishonesty under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The accused, whose names have not been disclosed yet, were allegedly running the fraudulent land-selling operation through the company, which lured buyers with promises of prime land deals at a discounted rate. The victims, unaware of the deceit, had paid for the property with the hope of completing their transactions. However, as the months passed, it became clear that the accused had no intention of honouring the agreements. The police are now investigating the case further, and the accused are expected to face charges that could lead to serious legal consequences. The police have also issued a warning to prospective land buyers to thoroughly verify the legitimacy of the property deals before making any payments. The investigation is ongoing. In a separate incident a 48-year-old doctor has allegedly been duped of Rs 70 lakh by three persons, including a woman, who offered to sell him a flat in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township, police said on Thursday. The accused showed a flat located in Roadpali area of Kalamboli to the doctor and expressed their intention to sell it to him despite the fact that it had been already sold to someone else.
26 December,2024 11:11 AM IST | MumbaiFour walls in Colaba are getting a facelift thanks to wall art that is both apt and uplifting. There is the army wall, opposite the Sassoon Dock exit gate, which is getting an artsy makeover. “Here, we are making pictures of old-style transportation like carts,” said activist Bella Shah. “The point is to make people aware that we had modes like these in the past. Contrast them with hi-tech cars zipping past and the difference is stark but even more arresting.” Wall artist Jeevan Wankhede, with his team, said as he was putting some touches to the other wall, known as N T Pool Wall. “We have used watercolours, this will not wash off in the rain. It is challenging to paint on slightly undulating surfaces. As artists, we have to remember that we are painting for both, pedestrians and car passengers. The pedestrian may have the time to stop ‘n’ stare, and the car passenger may only have a minute. We have to capture the attention of all kinds of audiences. That is the real challenge of wall art.” The N T Pool wall has pictures from the Navy. Murals depecting modes of transportation from the years gone Said Shah, “The Navy had sent us these pictures to paint as wall art. There are several Naval vessels, some missions. The overall impression is one of valour on the high seas. It was important we capture that. Every picture gives a message and at the same time, is also open to interpretation of passersby and those who witness this. If it makes you think about the gallantry of our men and women in uniform, that surely makes a mark.” The water is yet another motif of the wall art near DSK Towers, Cuffe Parade. “The theme is underwater,” said Shah. “Here, it was essential that marine life is captured. What the artists really wanted to show through that is the power of water, its depth, strength and the life that abounds in it.” The bus depot wall opposite the Women's Graduate Union Hostel in Colaba, has paintings of buses, as “there is a bus station close by,” said Shah. “The idea is to make the scenarios both relevant and relatable. Today, there are a dwindling number of buses in Mumbai. I have to think, one day our buses will also become part of nostalgia, though we hope not,” said Shah. Colaba has always believed in saying it with the paints and brush. Last year, we had six panels of wall art at Kittridge Road, Colaba giving a historical feel. At that time, the accent was on city landmarks like the CSMT, Mumbai University Clock Tower and others. Earlier, at least 32 panels on the boundary wall of Cooperage football ground, opposite the Campion School in Colaba had wall art depicting games of old like marbles, tyre ‘n’ stick, seven tiles, hopscotch etc. It was an attempt to bring back and showcase the joy of simplicity in today's age when children are playing games on their mobile phones. The artists said about their current work, “We still have a few finishing touches. This is a New Year's gift to this corner of SoBo. Profundities and past aside, if citizens simply enjoy this work, then it is mission accomplished.”
26 December,2024 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Markets surge in early trade on buying in blue-chip bank stocks Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday amid a rally in Asian markets and buying in blue-chip bank stocks. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 425.5 points to 78,898.37 in early trade. The NSE Nifty surged 123.85 points to 23,851.50. Borivli: Every road, lane in Chikuwadi is dug up, trapping a hospital and a school in between Multiple roads being dug up simultaneously in the Chikuwadi area of Borivli have created a practical maze for residents, motorists, and pedestrians. The situation has become so dire that locals prefer travelling 5 to 6 extra kilometres through Gorai to reach Chikuwadi instead of directly entering via Link Road, just to avoid the mess caused by blocked roads and dug-up lanes. The Shimpoli Telephone Exchange signal has become the epicentre of the traffic chaos resulting from the roadwork. Read more. Distracting digital hoardings: Motorists complain about bling billboards on Western and Eastern Express Highways Following the issue of the glaring vertical digital banners on the median of the road, mid-day visited a few other locations on the Western Express Highway (WEH) and Eastern Express Highway (EEH). Motorists using both highways regularly alleged that these digital advertisements distracted their attention while driving and riding. They say traffic police need to intervene to control these dangerous distractors. Read more. Hat-trick in sight for India The wait has seemed interminable, the build-up artificially fractious. The long gap between the third and fourth Tests has allowed players to regroup physically and mentally, to revisit strategies, to steal the early march in what has now effectively become a two-Test series. Read more. Hrithik Roshan to begin shoot for Krrish 4 in summer of 2025 If there is one question that Hrithik Roshan has been asked often in the last few years, it is this: When will Krrish 4 be made? After all, it has been over a decade since Krrish 3 (2013) released. The good news is that the wait is almost over. mid-day has learnt that the superstar, along with producer-father Rakesh Roshan and director Karan Malhotra, is planning to roll the film in summer 2025. Read more.
26 December,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt was nothing less than a real Santa gift for the family members of Kamini Shekhawat (name changed), a 70-year-old widow and a mental health patient, who was missing for over nine years and was reunited with her family on Christmas. Kamini was traced to the Shraddhavan Rehabilitation Centre in Nagpur, where she was treated and cured. She then revealed her identity and place of stay – over 600 kilometres from Nagpur and traced to a village in Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh. Not less than a miracle “We had given up hope. It has been over nine years since she had been missing. Today, the entire village is excited to see her back, I will always be indebted to the doctors and social workers of Shraddhavan, who not only took care of my mother but also treated her and reunited her with us. It is nothing less than a miracle,” said her son Rakesh, (name changed), 34, speaking to mid-day soon after the reunion. Shraddhavan Centre, Nagpur is a home is dedicated only for the wandering mentally ill. FILE PICS When asked about the circumstances that resulted in her going missing, Rakesh said, “l recall, I had left the house, after an argument with my mother and I told her I am going to Nagpur and would never return. A few months later, when I returned home, I learnt that my mother left the house in search of me, and had been missing since then. Rewa to Nagpur According to Dr Bharat Vatwani, on July 21, 2016, Kamini, was rescued from the streets of Nagpur and was admitted to Mother Teresa Missionaries of Charity (MOC), Nagpur. She was transferred to Shraddhavan Rehabilitation Centre on November 27 this year for further Treatment and rehabilitation. The Psychiatric Soceity of Nagpur, too suported the reunion. Multiple health issues Dr Vatwani said “Kamini was partially blind in both eyes due to a degenerative ocular condition, mildly deaf from age-related issues, and had uncontrolled diabetes. She also showed behavioural changes linked to early organicity, a psychiatric condition. The team at Shraddhavan, including doctors, nurses, and social workers, ensured her medical and psychiatric recovery. Through repeated counselling, they learned she was from Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh, and often spoke of her son, daughter, and daughter-in-law, expressing longing for them. On December 24, Kamini was declared fit for discharge. The next day, head nurse Chetana Naitamkar and social worker Pinky Jena reunited her with her family. Dr Vatwani said, “An emotional reunion on Christmas reminds us of God’s wondrous ways, where darkness precedes light.” Social worker speak On the morning of December 25, Kamini, along with Chetana and Pinky, arrived at Rewa railway station. As their autorickshaw entered the village, Kamini recognised her surroundings and identified her house near the school. When the auto stopped, villagers recognised her and informed her son, who came rushing. Overwhelmed with joy, he carried his mother, Kaushalya, in his arms to their house. Her daughters and daughter-in-law embraced her with tearful eyes, grieving yet relieved. Kaushalya, too, wept as she hugged each relative. "Our volunteers will stay in touch and continue providing free medications. Such reunions aid recovery," said Chetana. About the Shraddhawan, Nagpur Shraddhawan is the brainchild of Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Dr Bharat Vatwani's Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation, Dr. Prakash Amte, and the Psychiatric Society Nagpur, which was started in Baba Amte's Ashokwan Centre in Nagpur on the auspicious day of Gudi Padwa 2024. It is dedicated only for the wandering mentally ill and all the services are provided absolutely free of charge. The Centre is going great guns and in a short span of 8 months has reunited a 100+ recovered wandering mentally ill roadside destitutes with their families across the length and breadth of India. The centre in Nagpur shelters on an average 15 male and 15 female patients at any given time. The Psychiatrists of Psychiatric Society of Nagpur come in turns to assess the patients.
26 December,2024 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonOn Thursday, the city saw a significant drop, with the minimum temperature reaching 19 degrees Celsius. According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience a cloudy sky on Thursday, December 26, with temperatures ranging from a cool 20 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 31 degrees Celsius during the day. According to the Mumbai weather updates of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai's Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 29.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 19.1 degrees Celsius. The weather department's data showed that the city observatory in Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius. According to the latest Mumbai weather updates by the IMD, the maximum temperature will likely be around 31 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature will likely be around 20 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is 79 per cent. The sun rose at 07:10 AM and will set at 06:09 PM. The IMD’s latest Mumbai weather update forecasts a "haze with partly cloudy sky" for the city and its suburbs over the next 24 hours. Mumbai weather updates: City's AQI in 'moderate' category On December 26, the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app reported in its latest Mumbai weather updates that the city’s air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 157 at 9:05 AM. As per the SAMEER app dashboard, many areas across Mumbai showed 'moderate' AQI. Bandra Kurla Complex recorded 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 142. Colaba, Chembur and Ghatkopar recorded 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 107, 119 and 129, respectively. Borivali, Kandivali and Malad recorded 'poor' air quality, with an AQI of 268, 206 and 245, respectively. According to data from the SAMEER app, Navi Mumbai recorded air quality in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 126, while Thane registered a 'moderate' AQI of 134. The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', 100 to 200 'moderate', 200 to 300 'poor', 300 to 400 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above 'severe'. Meanwhile, as air pollution levels continue to rise in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revised guidelines issued last year for construction sites. The civic body will also form squads at the ward level to visit construction sites and act if guidelines are flouted. Sensor-based air pollution monitoring systems will be installed at all construction project work sites and immediate action to be taken if pollution levels are detected above the limit.
26 December,2024 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJatinder Singh, alias Jyoti, the alleged terrorist who was recently apprehended at a Metro construction site in Mankhurd by the NIA, had worked as a crane operator at Metro sites in Delhi and Lucknow, according to sources. Jatinder is alleged to have ties to the Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The new information came to light through his employer, Gill Enterprises, based in Kalamboli. The company had hired Singh to operate a crane at the Mankhurd Metro site, which is part of the Mumbai Metro Line 2B project awarded to Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd. Speaking to mid-day, Amarjeet Singh, the owner of Gill Enterprises, expressed concerns about the lack of proper background verification processes. “Nobody verifies the background of the person before hiring. I only checked his work experience, which showed he had previously worked on Metro projects in Delhi and Lucknow and the first phase of the Mumbai Metro Line 1 [from Ghatkopar to Versova]. He provided all the required identity cards and appeared to have experience operating cranes,” Singh stated. An undated photo of the alleged terrorist who officials said was instrumental in supplying weapons to Babbar Khalsa International militants Singh further elaborated, “There were no complaints about his behaviour, and nobody at the site noticed anything suspicious about him. He used to focus on his work. He was introduced to me by someone in Kalamboli, who claimed to be his uncle. Since I knew this person, I checked all his details, including his driving licence and Aadhaar card, before hiring him. He was earning a salary of Rs 27,000 per month.” Contract suspended Singh also revealed that his contract with Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd had been suspended. The company had been hiring his crane for Metro construction work for the past few months, with the agreement set to expire in March next year. “What wrong have I done? My contract was suspended, and I was asked to remove my crane from the site by the manager of Ahluwalia. I asked them how many people working at the site were actually verified. Just because somebody got arrested, I am now suffering for no fault of mine. This is going to cost me around Rs 4 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, and now I need to find another site for work,” Singh said. Jatinder Singh’s purported Aadhaar card According to Singh, Jatinder had provided extensive details when he was hired, claiming to have worked with the Delhi Metro in 2016 and the Lucknow Metro as a crane operator. His resume also mentioned working on the Mumbai Metro project in 2008, likely during the Ghatkopar to Versova phase. “In addition to this, he produced ID cards and documentation of his employment with leading construction companies,” Singh added. Sources within the Mumbai police have stated that they are verifying Jatinder’s profile and, so far, have not found any criminal history linked to him in Mumbai. Officials are also questioning individuals at the Metro car shed who were close to Jatinder or living with him to ensure they are not connected to any of his activities. Singh was arrested by the NIA on Monday in connection with the Punjab terror conspiracy case involving the BKI. According to the NIA, Singh was a close associate of designated Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, and gangster Bachitar Singh, alias Pavitra Batala. He was allegedly involved in providing weapons to another accused in the case, identified as Baljit Singh, alias Rana Bhai, and had been absconding since July this year.
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