Places named after Tipu Sultan unacceptable in Maharashtra: Minister Nitesh Rane
Thane (PTI): Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane has said public squares named after Tipu Sultan will not be tolerated, asserting that places with such names “should be built in Pakistan".
Rane's comments came after state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal faced flak for drawing parallels between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and 18th-century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan.
Sapkal on Tuesday apologised for the remarks, saying he didn't intend to hurt sentiments. He, however, reiterated that his comments were "deliberately distorted" to create social tension as part of a malicious agenda by the BJP.
Asked about public squares named after Tipu Sultan at Mira-Bhayander in Thane and other cities, Rane on Tuesday said, "Wherever such squares exist, we will uproot them. Whatever squares named after Tipu should be built in Pakistan and Islamabad."
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"We will not tolerate such indulgence in our Hindu nation and we will not remain silent," Rane told reporters here, warning that any move to retain or create such squares would be opposed.
Rane, who visited the Malvani Mahotsav in Thane, also said that a ‘Konkan Bhavan’ would be constructed in Thane within five years, similar to the one proposed in Mumbai, to serve as a hub for people from the Konkan region.
The MLA from Kankavli in the Konkan region said he would personally take up the matter with the civic commissioner and urged local representatives to follow up.
Rane said he has already submitted a letter to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, seeking the construction of a Konkan Bhavan in the state capital.
The facility would help people from the Konkan region who have migrated to cities for employment but remain connected to their native places, he pointed out.
"From Mumbai to the lower Konkan, except Chiplun, all public representatives are from the (ruling) Mahayuti. Konkan is a stronghold of the BJP. We are committed to fulfilling the dreams of the Konkani people," Rane said.
The fisheries and ports development minister also stressed the need to promote Konkan’s agricultural produce, including mangoes and cashews, in urban markets.
He also pointed to the region’s 877‑km coastline as a source of opportunities in fisheries, tourism, and port development, encouraging youth to explore careers in these sectors.
Along with tourism, youth should take advantage of career opportunities in fisheries and the maritime sector, the minister said.
The Malvani Mahotsav, now in its 27th year, showcased traditional cuisine, farm products, and cultural programmes. Rane was felicitated with local produce and food items during the event.
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Gurugram CA held for slitting pregnant wife's throat with scissors
Jhajjar (PTI): A chartered accountant has been arrested for allegedly killing his pregnant wife by slitting her throat with a pair of scissors and trying to pass it off as a robbery attempt, police said on Wednesday.
According to police, Anshul Dhawan (31) got married to Mehak (27) in September last year. Both worked in Gurugram.
Police received a call on Sunday night reporting that some unidentified people tried to rob Anshul, took his car and kidnapped his wife, SHO Badli, Inspector Suresh said.
When police reached the spot, they found the woman's body near a dry canal with injury marks on her neck, he said.
Suspecting inconsistencies in Anshul's version of events, police took him into custody for interrogation. He confessed that he had killed Mehak with a pair of scissors, wearing gloves, over suspicions about her character, SHO said.
"During his questioning, it came to light that he had pre-planned the murder. His wife worked in a private bank in Gurugram. He had doubts that she talked to her friends, and he did not like it," SHO added. Following the confession, Anshul was arrested on Monday.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police said.
Mehak's sister, Shruti, told the reporters that the family had doubts that Anshul was involved in the murder. She said, "We want justice; the killer should be hanged. He did not even think that his wife was two months pregnant."
She said on February 15, Anshul came to their house and stayed only for ten minutes and left with Mehal for Gurugram.
Shruti alleged that Anshul had pre-planned the murder.
