Court frames charges against ex-minister Nawab Malik after he pleads not guilty in PMLA case
Mumbai (PTI): A special court here on Tuesday framed charges against former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in a money laundering case linked to activities of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides after he pleaded not guilty, paving the way for a trial.
The special Judge for MPs/ MLAs cases, Satyanarayan Navander, framed and read out the charges against Malik and other accused after they pleaded not guilty.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and firms run by his family members are accused in the case.
All the accused will now face trial for offences under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The ED's case against Malik is based on an FIR filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Ibrahim, a designated global terrorist and a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, and his associates under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The ED had arrested Malik in February 2022 in connection with the case. He is currently on medical bail, granted by the Supreme Court.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
