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Maharashtra Grapples with Sudden Surge in Tiger Deaths Amid Conservation Triumphs

Mumbai, India — Maharashtra, renowned for its significant rise in tiger population over the past 15 years, from roughly 150 to 444, is now confronting a sharp, grim reality with the sudden deaths of eight tigers between January 2 and January 19. The cluster of deaths, which has shocked the conservation community, stems from various causes including possible poaching and a tragic accident involving a train. The initial case reported on January 2 involved a …

Former Maharashtra Minister Anil Deshmukh Wounded in Stone-Pelting, Accuses BJP of Orchestrating Attack Amid Rising Political Tensions

Nagpur, India – Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was injured in a stone-pelting attack, igniting a fiery exchange of accusations in a state already brimming with political tension. Deshmukh, who suffered head injuries during the incident, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the assault, which occurred at Belphata on Monday evening. Following the attack, local authorities swiftly initiated an attempt-to-murder investigation, targeting four unidentified assailants. The Nagpur Rural Police, aided by a …

Political Tensions Escalate in Maharashtra: BJP Leader Wagh Condemns Attack on MLA’s Sister, Accuses Congress of Complicity

Mumbai, India — Tensions are escalating in Maharashtra politics as BJP leader Chitra Wagh levels serious accusations against Congress following a violent attack on Archana Rothe, the sister of BJP MLA Pratap Adsad. This incident comes as Adsad gears up for a challenging assembly election battle in Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati, adding a layer of complexity to the already volatile electoral atmosphere. Wagh, who holds the position of Maharashtra BJP Mahila Morcha President, alleged that Rothe …

Main Shooter in High-Profile Maharashtra Politician’s Murder Arrested, Confirms Lingering at Hospital to Ensure Victim’s Death

Mumbai, India — In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of Baba Siddique, Mumbai police have arrested Shivkumar Gautham, the main shooter, who persisted in Mumbai to confirm the death of the Nationalist Congress Party leader. Gautham, who was apprehended by a joint operation with Uttar Pradesh police, was hiding near Lilavati Hospital where Siddique was declared in critical condition following the attack. Gautham, along with other assailants allegedly connected to the notorious …

Alleged Gang Member Claims Former Maharashtra Minister Had Ties to Fugitive Underworld Don Following Fatal Shooting

Mumbai, India – In a disturbing revelation following his capture in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Yogesh, also known as Raju, a 26-year-old alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba gang, proclaimed that the recently murdered former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique had nefarious ties with famed fugitive Dawood Ibrahim. Siddique was gunned down outside his son’s office on the night of October 12 in Mumbai’s Bandra area, marking a violent end to his controversial life. Raju was …

Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Assassinated Amid Dussehra Festivities, State Honors His Cremation as Police Arrest Three Linked to High-Profile Murder

Mumbai, India – Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was fatally shot under the chaos of a Dussehra festival procession in Mumbai, officials confirmed. The 66-year-old was leaving his son, MLA Zeeshan Siddique’s office in the bustling suburb of Bandra East around 9:30 pm Saturday when the incident occurred. Amid the loud celebrations and fireworks of Dussehra, a major Hindu festival, assailants exploited the noise and confusion to carry out the assassination. Witnesses reported seeing a …

Blackbuck Deaths Soar in Maharashtra Due to Highway Construction Impact – Forest Department Concerned

Pune, India: The forest department in Solapur is alarmed by the increasing number of blackbuck deaths due to road accidents in recent years. The rise in fatalities can be attributed to the construction of highways cutting through the animals’ migratory routes, leading to tragic incidents such as a recent accident on the Solapur-Bijapur highway where 13 blackbucks lost their lives. In 2020, six blackbucks were reported dead, with reasons ranging from road accidents to poaching. …

Hate Speech and Communal Tension Rampant in Western Maharashtra: BJP Leader Accused in Mosque Attack Case Avoids Police Action

Mumbai, India: The Bombay high court is currently hearing a case involving Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vikram Pawaskar, accused of delivering hate speeches and instigating communal tensions in the Satara and Sangli districts of Maharashtra. Despite electronic evidence, eyewitness accounts, and multiple FIRs pointing to his involvement in the violent attack on a mosque in Satara that resulted in one death and numerous injuries, Pawaskar has yet to face any legal repercussions. The Maharashtra …