Woman murdered by live-in partner feared he would kill her
Palghar (PTI): A 28-year-old make-up artist from Maharashtra's Palghar district, who was murdered allegedly by her live-in partner, had told her sister that she feared the man would kill her, police said quoting the FIR.
The 43-year-old accused man, who is married and works in the film industry, allegedly killed the make-up artist after she refused to withdraw a rape complaint which she filed against him some years back, they said.
The incident occurred between August 9 and 12 and the man, a resident of Vasai city here, was arrested on Tuesday. His wife was also arrested for alleged involvement in the crime, an official from Naigaon police station said on Wednesday.
Both of them were on Tuesday produced before a local court which remanded them in police custody till September 16, he said.
The victim's body was found packed in a suitcase in a creek at Valsad in neighbouring Gujarat, an official said on Tuesday.
The police in Valsad had registered an ADR (Accidental Death Report) and cremated the body as no one came forward to claim it, he said.
As per preliminary investigation, after killing the woman by drowning her, the body was packed in a suitcase before it was dumped in a creek.
The Naigaon police here on Monday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused under Indian Penal Code Sections 302 (murder) and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of offence) based on a complaint by the victim's sister.
As per the FIR, the victim once told her sister that she feared the man would kill her.
The complainant told the police that she stayed for one month with the victim in July at Naigaon in Vasai, where the latter was residing in a housing society since April this year.
She further stated that it in 2019, the accused allegedly attacked the victim and the latter then filed a complaint with the Virar police.
The victim also filed a rape complaint against the accused in 2019 based on which the Valiv police here had registered a case against him, as per the FIR.
The victim's sister in her complaint further said that on August 12 this year, a make-up man informed her that the victim could not be reached as her mobile phone was switched off. There was also no update on her social media accounts.
On August 14, the victim's sister filed a missing person's complaint with the Naigaon police.
According to the complaint, the accused was pressuring the victim to withdraw the complaints filed against him and if she did not do so, he allegedly threatened to kill her. Hence, the victim was afraid him, according to the FIR.
The accused also once threatened the victim in front of her sister, it said.
As the victim had refused to withdraw the rape complaint, she and the accused used to have frequent quarrels, the FIR stated.
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Karnataka Maritime Board announces plans for Mangaluru Water Metro Project
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Nov 4: After being endowed with multi connectivity facilities like three national highways, port and airport, Mangaluru city is now looking at a significant move towards sustainable urban mobility as the Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) has announced plans for the Mangaluru Water Metro Project (MWMP), officials said on Monday.
This ambitious initiative aims to transform public transportation in the state, utilising National Waterways to connect areas along the Nethravathi (NW-74) and Gurupura (NW-43) rivers, they said.
Set to become India's second-largest water transport system after Kochi, the project promises an eco-friendly, economical and efficient mode of travel, the officials said.
According to officials, the MWMP will connect isolated communities from Bajal to Maravoor, enhancing accessibility and promoting the holistic development of these regions. The initiative is expected to boost local livelihoods and improve the standard of living through integrated transport networks.
According to the project report available with PTI, the MWMP will be rolled out in phases, with the initial stretch covering 30 kilometres along the Nethravathi and Gurupura river backwaters.
The priority route, beginning at Bajal on the Nethravathi and extending to the Maravoor Bridge on the Gurupura, will feature around 17 modern Metro stations.
Key locations such as Someshwara Temple, Ullal and the New Mangalore Port are included in the proposed route. State-of-the-art electric and diesel catamaran boats will be deployed, equipped with essential amenities to ensure a high standard of comfort and operational efficiency.
A comprehensive Feasibility Report (FR) will assess the project's viability, presenting a detailed cost-benefit analysis, market potential, operational strategies and environmental considerations.
"The report will objectively evaluate the project's merits and challenges, providing crucial information for decision-makers, stakeholders and investors," they said.
Officials in the port and fisheries subdivision told PTI that key areas of analysis has been based on assessing the potential to decongest old port areas, exploring the feasibility of cargo movement using Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) water metros, examining water level variations influenced by tidal flows, integration with feeder services to ensure seamless last-mile connectivity, demand forecasts over a 25-year period, based on extensive socio-economic research of usage and utility of the MWMP.
The project's Terms of Reference (ToR) emphasise sustainable development, involving thorough site identification, user demand assessments and environmental impact studies. Comprehensive surveys such as LIDAR mapping, bathymetric studies and topographical analysis will ensure accurate planning and implementation, the officials told.
Furthermore, technical collaborations with national institutes of repute will support studies on wave tranquillity, vessel height clearance and infrastructure recommendations for jetties and repair facilities, they said.
A detailed environmental monitoring programme will assess air and water quality, noise levels and aquatic biodiversity in line with Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) guidelines, the officials added.
The officials of the Maritime Board said the MWMP promises significant economic and environmental benefits, from easing traffic congestion to reducing air pollution. The project will also explore non-fare revenue streams and develop models to ensure financial sustainability.
A socio-economic impact assessment will measure the project's contribution to regional development, backed by projected revenue from passenger fares and ancillary services, a senior official said.
The Board also aims at championing cleaner and greener transportation and to set a precedent for sustainable urban mobility, positioning Mangaluru as a progressive city that leverages its waterways, he added.
