PNB fraud: ED seizes luxury cars of Modi, Choksi
New Delhi/Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has seized nine high-end luxury cars belonging to Nirav Modi besides crores of assets in connection with its ongoing probe into the Rs 11,300 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.
Coming down on the diamond czar, the ED seized one Rolls Royce Ghost, two Mercedes Benz GL series, one Porsche Panamera, three Hondas, one Toyota Fortuner and Innova during its searches at 17 locations in Mumbai on Wednesday.
An agency official said it has frozen Mutual funds and shares worth Rs 7.80 crore of Nirav Modi and Rs 86.72 crore belonging to his uncle Mehul Chokshi of the Gitanjali Group.
Three companies of the Gitanjali Group were also named in the second CBI FIR for allegedly defrauding PNB of Rs 4,886 crore.
On Wednesday, the Income Tax department attached 141 bank accounts and fixed deposits of the Nirav Modi group. The cumulative credit balance in these accounts were about Rs 145.74 crore.
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Bidar gears up for the Third National Convention of Quraish Conference on April 12
Bidar: Preparations are in full swing for the Third National Convention of the Quraish Conference, scheduled to be held on April 12 at SM Hangargi Function Hall, located opposite DCC Bank in Bidar city. The announcement was made through a press note by Muhammad Nabi Qureshi, President of the Quraish Conference (Registered), Karnataka.
The convention will focus on key issues concerning the Quraish community in Karnataka, particularly addressing fundamental rights, atrocities faced by members of the business community, and other pressing concerns. Delegates from various parts of the country including Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, and other states are expected to attend, marking it as a significant national gathering.
According to the press release, this third edition of the national convention aims to unite the Quraish community across India, confront social evils within the community, promote education, and explore measures to safeguard livelihoods and traditional businesses.
In this convention, Mohammad Rahim Khan Sahib (Minister of Local Government, Administration and Hajj Affairs, Government of Karnataka), Bandappa Kasimpur Sahib (Former Minister, Government of Karnataka), Dr. Abdul Qadeer Sahib (Chairman, Shaheen Group of Institutions), Mohammad Masood Ahmed Sahib (President, Aam Aadmi Forum (NGO)) will be the special guests.
As per the release, the third national convention will be presided over by Advocate Sanobar Ali Qureshi, National President of Qureshi Conference.
A number of important resolutions will be discussed and adopted during the session. Key proposals include:
A call for the Karnataka Government to repeal the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 and restore the provisions of the 1964 Act.
A demand for the establishment of modern slaughterhouses at the district level across all states, preferably on land owned by local municipal bodies, to boost employment opportunities.
An appeal to both Central and State Governments to establish Meat Boards at respective levels, along with a single-window system to address industry concerns efficiently.
A request for greater representation of the Quraish community in state-level decision-making bodies.
Legal experts and Supreme Court lawyers will also participate in the convention, offering insights into the constitutional validity and legal perspectives surrounding these demands.
