1. U-turn? Now, Iqbal Kaskar Admits Speaking to Dawood Ibrahim
Contrary to his earlier claims, Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar has admitted before Thane police interrogators that Dawood has called him four times in the past few years. These calls were made mainly during the year 2011, when an attack was attempted on Kaskar by a rival gang. Dawood then had allegedly told him to take care and not drink too much.
Earlier, Kaskar had claimed that he hasn't been in touch with his fugitive, underworld don brother Dawood Ibrahim since 2003. But he has now revealed that his family did meet Dawood's wife Mehjabeen Shaikh in Dubai sometime in 2016. Kaskar, who was arrested by the Thane police in an extortion case, said the families spent the day together in Dubai.
(Source: Mid-day)
2. Leaks Damage 500 Books At Asiatic Library
A 1930 book of poems by English writer Robert Graves is among 500 tomes that have been damaged by water leaks at the iconic Asiatic Society library. The problem was triggered by the downpour on September 19.
Leaks were also reported after the deluge on August 29 and the society's management had asked the Public Works Department (PWD) to carry out immediate repairs.
Patchwork was undertaken, but it failed to protect many of the library's rare books when it rained heavily again earlier this week.
(Source: Mumbai Mirror)
3. Malad Sisters Say Mumbai Cult Founder Never Drugged Or Raped Them
The Malad sisters at the centre of the Shifu Sunkriti cult drama, whose parents had told the high court that the girls were brainwashed, drugged and raped by its founder, have now turned around and accused their parents of physically assaulting, abusing and torturing them for years.
In a letter to DCP (Detection) Dilip Sawant on September 14, the sisters, aged 24 and 22, have asked for protection from their parents while refuting all allegations of being assaulted, drugged or raped by Shifu Sunkriti founder, Sunil Kulkarni. They have, however, said they want nothing to do with Kulkarni anymore after finding out he is an odious man.
(Source: Mid-day)
4. Mumbai Couple Commits Suicide Six Months After Marriage
A newly married couple allegedly ended their lives by hanging themselves at their home in suburban Malad, police said on Saturday.
Dhanraj Bhuvaneshwarlal Nai (24) and Kajal Dhanraj Nai (19) were found hanging in their room in New Collector compound on Friday night at around 10 in Malvani, Malad West, an official said.
The couple used a saree to make a noose which was tied to a hook attached to the ceiling, he said.
Some people staying in the locality alerted police about the incident, said Deepak Phatangare, senior inspector of Malvani.
(Source: Mid-day)
5. Raj Thackeray On Facebook: MNS President Shares His First Cartoon Showing BJP-Dawood Ibrahim “Negotiations”
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray entered the world of Facebook on Sunday. After joining the social media platform, the MNS leader told his followers that his Facebook debut is an attempt to keep in constant touch with the masses.
He also shared his first cartoon on his FB page. Thackeray's cartoon, which features caricatures of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and Prime Minister Narendra Modi , was a direct attack on BJP government's attempt at bringing the 1993 blast accused back to India.
(Source: Mumbai Mirror)
6. Decide On Facilities For Kids Staying With Women Inmates: Bombay HC Tells Maharashtra Government
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to take a decision on making arrangements for proper upkeep of children staying in prisons across the state with their mothers who are either undertrials or convicts.
In a hearing held earlier this week, a special bench comprising Justices Mridula Bhatkar and Revati Mohite-Dere also asked the state to convene a meeting of all departments concerned and stakeholders by October 5 "to discuss the issue and propose steps" to the effect.
(Source: Mumbai Mirror)
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