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Nagpur: The number of deaths is increasing day by day in Nagpur . On Monday, 74 new patients were registered and one patient died for the second day in a row. The tally of cases has risen to 2,357 and the death toll to 37.

The patient who died on Monday was a resident of Rameshwari. The 51-year-old patient was admitted to the medical center in the morning. He has been suffering from fever and shortness of breath for the last three days.

In Nagpur, 10 deaths were reported last week, three in these two days and 13 in 13 days.

In Kamathi, 18 patients tested positive. Among other area in the city, the number of patients is increasing at Zingabai Takli, Taj Bagh, Old Mangalwari.

Nagpur Corona Update: 74 positive, one death

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Nagpur: The tension between the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and ruling BJP continued, as the civic body’s staff went on a “pen-down” strike against alleged abusive language used by newly elected MLC Pravin Datke against a senior official during a phone call on Monday.

Datke had phoned Assistant Director, Town Planning, Pramod Gawande to ask why he had not made himself present after a BJP corporator had asked him to come and check a stalled road work project. During the call, Datke allegedly abused Gawande leading to a “flash pen-down” strike by NMC staff for the whole day.

Some officials on deputation to the NMC also wrote a letter to principal secretary, urban development department, seeking repatriation to their original department.

A letter by 15 senior officials said, “Today, MLC Pravin Datke abused and threatened Assistant Director, Town Planning Department, Pramod Gawande. This has caused adverse impact on our morale and an atmosphere of fear. Considering the seriousness of the matter and the possibility of future recurrence, we are not willing to work in Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Hence, we are requesting you to kindly repatriate us to original departments.”

Later, Datke admitted to using inappropriate language and even apologised to Gawande but denied that he had used other abusive terms as claimed by Gawande in his statement to the mayor.

“If Gawande has the audio recording of the conversation, he should play it to the media, police, and the NMC commissioner. If his allegation turns out to be true, I am ready to apologise wherever, whenever, and in whatever way he deems fit,” Datke said.

Mayor Sandeep Joshi also apologised saying, “Datke used inappropriate language while talking to Gawande. Datke has since apologised to Gawande. I also apologise to him. Officials should recall their agitation and work for the city’s development.”

“Going on a one-day pen-down strike is fine, but the decision that they won’t participate in meetings with office-bearers is detrimental to the city’s development. The matter should have ended after the apology but with officials stretching it further has created a standoff,” Joshi said.

Another standoff between NMC, BJP : MLC ‘abuses’ senior official

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Nagpur: According to TOI reports,a high-profile don of the city and another dreaded sharpshooter were among the 219 who tested positive in Nagpur Central Jail. The prison authorities, who have provided medical treatment, are in a fix because these gangsters are considered too risky to be left in hospitals with minimum security around them.
According to a reliable source, the city’s topmost don tested positive last week. Though mildly symptomatic initially, it’s learnt that he is now showing signs of improvement.

The don, said to be politically well connected, was jailed after being slapped with more than a dozen cases related to cheating, threatening, extortion and sexual abuse. The flurry of cases against the don culminated in him getting booked under the Maharashtra control of organized crime Act (MCOCA). In a dramatic development, his bungalow was also razed, an action unprecedented in the city.

Another high-profile prisoner, who tested positive, is a notorious sharpshooter. Earlier, he had fled from a jail in Madhya Pradesh. In 2015, this sharpshooter’s five aides had fled from Nagpur Central Jail, leading to the suspension of the then superintendent of police.

The sharpshooter, who has several offences against him, is also learnt to have opened fire at the police. It’s learnt that he could ride a bike at top speed and fire with one hand at the same time. He had even attempted to flee from the custody of the city police.

A jail source said that these two and several other prisoners are too risky for the authorities to shift. “Either they can flee or they can be attacked by their rivals,” he said.

City’s top gangster, sharpshooter inside Central Jail test Positive for Coronavirus

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Nagpur: The sleuths of Crime Branch nabbed two youths allegedly for illegal possession of weapons on Monday night. Besides seizing three guns, magazines, live cartridges, and Bolero van cops have also detained valuables collectively of ₹ 8.87 lakh.

According to police sources, the Crime Branch officials were on patrolling duty when they received a tip off about a duo driving Bolero with illegal weapons. Acting swiftly on the inputs cops laid the trap near MSEB office, Seminary Hills under Gittikhadan police Station and nabbed the accused duo who identified them as Shashank Sunil Samundre (20), a resident of Pachpaoli and Rishab Rakesh Sahu (21), a resident of Kamal Chowk.

Cops have booked the accused under relevant Sections of the IPC and started the probe.

Two arrested for illegal possession of weapons

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The Congress on Tuesday sacked Sachin Pilot from the posts of Rajasthan’s deputy chief minister and the party’s state unit chief.

Cracking the whip on the rebel party leader, the party also removed his loyalists Vishvendra Singh and Ramesh Meena from the state cabinet.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met governor Kalraj Mishra immediately after the Congress Legislature Party meeting where the decision to remove the three ministers was taken.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said education minister Govind Singh Dotasara will be the new Pradesh Congress Committee chief.

He said Sachin Pilot enjoyed the affection and blessings of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and was given political power at a young age.

Yet, he and other ministers were trying to topple the state government as part of a BJP conspiracy, he added.

Sources said Gehlot briefed the Governor on recent developments in the state, caught in the grip of a power struggle between him and Pilot.

Sachin Pilot removed as Rajasthan dy CM, PCC chief

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Nagpur: Standoff between the officers (on deputation) and elected representatives has clearly brought out the fact that the entire Civic administration is being hold up by the officers on deputation. Representation made by the officers on deputation to the government asking that they be sent back to the parent organizations is a welcome step but surprised many. As if the representation was ready since long just waiting for a proper occasion and timing. What happened suddenly to take such an extreme strep by these officers at a time when they are enjoying the salary as recommended by the seventh pay commission. Few of the officers have even got the arears as well.

The sudden jump in the melee by the recognized union has also surprised many other unions. What prompted the union to take plunge in the issue so hurriedly, is it that they are eying on the forthcoming bank election. Whatever may be the reasons the ugly face of the civic administration has come to the fore. The entire civic administration is in the grip of officers on deputation thus send a signal that the regular officers are either second grade officers or incompetent officers. The fact of the administration is the regular officers are more experienced than any of the officer on deputation.

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation Employees Union since long had taken a policy and principled stand that on the regular posts officers on deputation should not be called as it is not only bad practices but has demoralized effect on the regular officers. But it does not mean that union endorses the ill treatment on the part of the elected representatives. Every officer or employee deserves respect and decent behavior from the elected representatives.

But yesterday’s episode where the officers on deputation had shown extraordinary unity and made a representation to the government demanding to send them back to their parent organization has created eyebrows of many. Are they really hurt of the misbehavior by the ex-mayor Mr. Praveen Datke and feeling insecure or is it a handiwork of any senior official. Union suspect role of a senior officer who might be uncomfortable dealing with Mr. Datke used this opportunity to bring a unity amongst the officers on deputation and displayed show of strength.

Government should immediately call these officer back to their parent organization and direct the civic administration to carry on promotions and build the confidence of the local officers. The NMC employees union demands to the municipal commissioner Mr. Munde to award seventh pay commission to all the officers and employees of NMC and bring a parity of salary at the earliest or hold the salary of officer on deputation as per seventh pay commission. There cannot be two different yardsticks one for the regular officers and employees and other for the officers on deputation at a time both are being paid from the kitty of the NMC itself.

Standoff by officers on deputation surprising: Jammu Anand

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Nagpur: In a heart wrenching incident, a truck driver was crushed under the same vehicle he was driving as it rammed into a house after he lost control over it. Several others were reportedly injured in the accident that happened on IBM road, Seminary Hills under Gittikhadan police on Tuesday afternoon.

The deceased has been identified as Nitesh Bhaudas Aratpayare (25).

According to police sources, Nitesh was drivering the heavy vehicle when he lost control over the wheels. The truck then entered local area and overturned killing Nitesh.

Some locals then altered Police Control Room, following which Gittikhadan police approached the spot. Cops have sent body for the post-mortem, in the meantime a case of accidental death was registered by the police.

Loaded truck rams into house at Seminary Hills, driver dead

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Inspiration Idol Award to Dr. T.S. Satyanaryana Rao

Dr. Pachlore Foundations- Maestro Multiversity, India Is An Internationally Acclaimed & Celebrated Organization Exploring Its Services In The field of Social, Cultural, Rural, Educational & Medical Development. The Foundation is renowned name in Central India among Elite class and mass for its outstanding contribution in social and community services. The pivotal issues of Farmers suicide, women empowerment , child and human rights, Malnutrition, Rural Health and Education is Successfully resolved and served by the trust.

Every Year Foundation Celebrates its Inspiration Fest to spread and share awareness about various issues of concern, making it one of its kind event of Health , Happiness & Harmony. The apex highlight of the event is celebrated with conferring of Pride Of planet Award, which Is The Prestigious Recognition Honour Every Year To An Individual For Rendering Extraordinary Contribution In The Vivid Field Of Scientific, Social, Cultural, Educational ,Medical, Legal, Rural, Women Empowerment, Human Rights, International Peace, Literature, Management , Arts & Community Services. Right From The Inception The Award Has Attracted Many Intellectuals And Achievers Of International Repute.

The Elite List of past Pride of Planet Award winner Includes Madame Justyna Krukowska (Poland) , Dr. Pratibhatai Devisingh Shekhawat , Bishop Rosario , Bunny Reuben ,Dr. Lokendrasingh , Col. Padmanabhan , Prof. C.B Nadgouda, KrishnaPrakash ( IPS), Dr. Satish Wate , Dr. Govind Kasat , Dr. Mohan Agashe , Padmashri Anuradha Paudwal and many other Intellectuals have decorated the Hall Of Fame.

POP- 2020 award will conferred to the most versatile and dynamic Actor & celebrated International artist Irrfan Khan , posthumously for his exemplary and enriching contribution in the field of Art – Culture Conservation and International cinema. Stupa Sikdar ( Wife ) & Babil Khan ( Son ) and other family associates and friends expressed their gratitude & delight for the honour. From theatre , T.V to International cinema Irrfan Khan has left no stone unturned to prove his mettle as Golden star. His commendable acting with ease of expression and mystic eyes makes him stand different and above others. His remarkable performances in Life Of Pi , Jurassic Park , Hassil, Maqbull , Hindi Medium , Angrezi Medium and innumerable list of other performances are truly immortal.
“The dazzling & dashing Irrfan Khan has been associated with Dr, Pachlore Foundations workshop , ‘ Operation – Theatre for Movies & Mind’ and many other creative projects & conferences. He was contagiously enthusiastic and enigmatic star. His Passion and dedication for taking acting to different level makes him a phenomenon in all sense, His Sudden exit from the stage of life , makes the drama of life uninteresting . But, Certainly Irrfan has left his mark in hearts and mind of us all , and the show must go on.” Expressed Dr. Vikramsingh Pachlore , who shared stage and great association with Irrfan Khan. He Further declared that in the realm of Covid-19 Pandemic scenario , the Award function will be taken in executive gatering in virtual mode in Inspiration fest 2020 & A special documentary ‘Irrfaniyat ‘ will also be released along with the Inspiration song on the occasion of completion of two decades of foundations celebrations.

The Inspiration Idol Award. –
Dr. Pachlore foundation will allso be felicitating Glocal Achievers, Eminent Medical and Community service provider Dr. T. S. Satyanarayana Rao ( Dean- JSSM , Mysore & Hon. Sec IPS ) with Inspiration Idol Award for his enduring achievement. Dr. Rao is an Renowned Psychiatrist & Sexual Health Specialist. His immense contribution and collaborative research has taken Psychiatry and sexual medicine in India beyond boundries in to the global village and he has provided with the extraordinary and exemplary contribution to the field and is being faculty to many European & SAARC nations

Expressing Gratitude for the Foundation Dr. Rao said , “ It feels good to be recognized for the cause your are striving for. Our endurance and Medical exercise is similar to kind of hard work for social cause done by Dr. Pachlore foundation. The new generation should nurture culture of classic taste and tradition with selfless service attitude working towards the emancipation of mindkind in all sense. The present Pandemic phobia has raised the demand for mental health Research & Services at large in scientific and systematic manner”

Dr. Pachlore Foundations Annual fiesta – ‘ Inspiration Fest’ is all set to bedazzled every class and mass with its innovative practices and creative principles. To mark upon Two decades of successful services , Dr. Pachlore Foundation , Maestro Multiversity , India is also organizing , International Health – E- Conclave on 19 July to make orientation about wellness principles & practices. Its going to be not only glittering Glamorous but also Intellectuallyy flooded wisdom workshop , with the Guiding Session of International Icon Speakers viz; Justyna Krukowska ( Director-JBL- European Council ) , Dr. Lokendrasingh ( Director – CIIMS , Nagpur ) , Maestro Dr.

Vikramsingh Pachlore ( Director – DPF- PVMM, India) and Dr. T.S.Satyanaryana Rao ( Dean- JSSM , Mysore) who will be guiding on pivotal medical issues on the eve of Inspiration Fest 19 July 20 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Informed Dr. Sanjeevani ( Medical Director- DPF- PVMM ). She Further added“The dazzling Inspiration Fest is open for all to witness the galaxy of stars from every field and arena registering their remarkable presence . Every year Inspiration fest recharge, rejuvenates and rebukes all of us with new joy, vigor and enthusiasm to render our welfare mission and visionary task. With the bestowed blessing of all well wishers since last two decades , we feel on Cloud Nine of Faith and satisfaction. Salus Populi Superma Lex ( Welfare of the People is the supreme law) is the belief and motto of Dr. Pachlore Foundations and we will always strive for it”.

Dr. Pachlore foundations ‘Pride Of Planet 2020’ Award Declared to Late Irffan Khan

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Hard work is the key to success.
Scoring exactly the same in 10th Board exam & continuous effort helped me to score good marks for 12th exams too.

This achievement is all because of my teachers who always stood by me & encouraged me.

My deep gratitude to my Family who have lighted the flame within me. I would like to persue a career in Acturial Science & believe that this is the beginning to all my success stories.

Jiya Sharad Agrawal 97% in Commerce12th CBSE Topped CPS, Katol Road

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The incident occurred on National Highway 7, which falls inside the buffer zone of Pench National Park.

A video of a full-grown tiger resting in the middle of a flyover in Madhya Pradesh went viral. Not only did eyewitnesses take the sight it,

The incident occurred on National Highway 7, which falls inside the buffer zone of Pench National Park – about 25 kilometres away from Seoni district. There was reportedly some construction work going on in the area when the tiger appeared and sat down in the middle of the road, creating a flutter among eyewitnesses and halting traffic. One video going viral on social media shows the tiger panting in the middle of the road, while another – filmed from inside the car – shows witnesses wondering if the tiger would launch an attack on the vehicle.

The big cat, however, did not attack anyone or harm any vehicles. Eyewitnesses informed the forest department and a police team also reached the area after receiving reports of the tiger sighting. After resting for a while on the flyover, the big cat got up and went towards the forest on its own.

The area is close to the Pench National Park, which is home to a large number of tigers. Now, elevated stretches on the highway between Seoni to Nagpur are being constructed to facilitate easier movement of tigers and other wildlife.

Video: Tiger halts traffic at Pench flyover

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Nagpur:A 30-year-old police constable has been booked for allegedly raping his colleague under the pretext of marrying her, a Nagpur rural official said on Tuesday.

The accused constable is attached to traffic police branch in Veltur, he said.

He had been maintaining physical relations with the woman constable since 2015, but married another woman recently, the official said quoting the FIR.

The constable has been booked under section 376 (2) (n) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for repeatedly raping a woman.

No arrest is made yet.

Police constable booked for raping his colleague

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Nagpur: Two constables of Nagpur rural police were nabbed by Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau on Tuesday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 from a truck owner, an official said.

Surendra Madhukarrao Thakre (40) and Amol Babanrao Kale (39), both attached to Khaparkheda police station, demanded the money as ”entry fee” after the complainant”s truck was seized on June 9 on the charge of illegal sand transportation, the ACB official said.

“We laid a trap on Tuesday and caught Thakre and Kale red-handed. They were charged under Prevention of Corruption Act. A case was registered at Khaparkheda police station,” he added.

2 Nagpur rural cops held by ACB for demanding bribe from trucker

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Nagpur: An 18-year-old man has been booked by police in Maharashtra”s Nagpur district for allegedly sodomising a seven-year-old boy, an official said on Tuesday night.

The alleged incident occurred in Parsodi village in Katol tehsil on Monday, he said.

The accused also threatened the boy with dire consequences if he disclosed the incident.

He has been booked under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and under section 377 (unnatural offences) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The accused is yet to be arrested, the official said.

Man booked for sodomising boy

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Nagpur: Two Covid patients died from the same household for the first time in Nagpur on Tuesday as the number of Covid positive patients reached a new high.The boy died four days ago and his father died today on Tuesday. The death toll rose to 38. In addition, 148 patients tested positive and the number of patients reached 2505.

IGGMC 13
GMC 7
AIIMS 68
NEERI 18
MAFSU 16
PRIVATE LAB 9
ANTIGEN 6,
OTHERS 11
TOTAL 148

The growing number of patients and deaths is causing concern in the health system. The death was recorded for the third day in a row in Nagpur. The death toll has risen to 14 this month. The patient who died today was 80 years old. The patient, a resident of Manishnagar, was suffering from high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes along with Kovid. He died at 12.30am while undergoing treatment in Mayo.

Coronavirus Nagpur Update: 148 test Positive, 1 death, toll rise to 38

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Nagpur: While city administration grapples to contain the spread of novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), Nagpurian’s finally witnessed the enchanting sight of Ambazari Lake overflowing. The incessant rain battered the city crossing the 317 M mark of Ambazari dam and causing the overflow.

Below are the glimpse captured by Nagpur Today Lensmen, Sandeep Gurgate

In pics: Ambazari Lake overflows

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CBSE 10th result 2020: Among regions, Trivandrum has again emerged as the top-performer. This year, it has observed a pass percentage of 99.28 per cent.

CBSE class 10th result 2020: The CBSE class 10 board exam results have been declared today at cbseresults.nic.in. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, while making the announcement, asked over 18 lakh students, their parents and teachers to take the results in their stride. He took to Twitter to write, “We congratulate you all for making this possible. I reiterate the student’s health & quality education are our priority.”

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As many as 91.46 per cent students have passed the exam. This is a slight increase from 2019 when 91.1 per cent students could clear the class 10 board exams conducted by the CBSE. This was a huge leap from 88.67 per cent in 2018. Now in 2020, a new record has been set.

READ | How to check CBSE Class 10th result 2020

Among regions, Trivandrum has again emerged as the top-performer. This year, it has observed a pass percentage of 99.28 per cent. In the class 10 as well as the recently announced class 12 results too, Trivandrum emerged as the top performer. In 2019, it had witnessed an all-time high pass percentage of 99.85.

Keeping with the trend, girls have been the best performers gender-wise. As many as 93.31 per cent of girls who appeared for the exam could clear the exam, while for boys the pass percentage remains the same as 2019 at 90.14 per cent. For transgender students, however, there has been a huge decline from 94.74 per cent pass percentage to 78.95 per cent.

Read | CBSE 10th result 2020: All you need to know, from passing marks, evaluation to past years’ analysis

The results are being declared without having held all the exams. The marks for subjects for which exams could not be conducted would be awarded on the basis of the average of the best-of-three score. In case, a student appeared for one or two exams, then the average of the best two subjects will be considered for students who could participate in only one or two subjects marks were awarded based on internal assessment.

To pass a subject, students will have to score at least 33 per cent marks. In case a student fails in one or two subjects, they will have to appear for compartmental exams.

CBSE Class 10th result 2020: Pass percentage at record high of 91.46%

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We are glad to inform you that Students of Priyadarshini Nagpur Public School, Nagpur have performed exceptionally admirable and solicited excellent result in the Class X (All India Secondary School Examination 2019 – 20). Out of 38 students 8 students are above 90% and we would be highly exhilarated if you could publish our students photos in your esteemed newspaper and make our school doubly proud.

Below mentioned are the photos and the percentage of the achievers.

CBSE std X result for PNPS

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Nagpur: A total of 774 COVID-19 cases have been reported from 14 jails in Maharashtra so far, comprising 600 inmates and 174 staff, most of whom have recovered while four have died, an official said on Saturday.

Nagpur Central Jail is the worst-affected with 219 cases, followed by Mumbai Central Jail which has 181, while Akola and Solapur prisons have 72 and 62 cases respectively, the prisons department official said.

“Of the 596 inmates, 351 have recovered. Of the 174 jail staff who were infected, 93 have now recovered. Four inmates have died of the infection so far,” he added.

Incidentally, Pune’s Yerawada Central Jail, among the most crowded in the state, has reported only one COVID-19 case so far, officials pointed out.

COVID-19: 774 cases in Maharashtra jails, with 219 Nagpur worst-affected

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Nagpur: Three persons were nabbed and over 600 kg of cannabis was seized from a truck in Nagpur district of Maharashtra, an official said on Wednesday.

Acting on a tip-off, officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted a truck at Mouda toll booth in Mathani on Tuesday afternoon, the official said.

At least 637 kg of cannabis valued at over Rs 95 lakh was seized from the vehicle, he said.

Three persons have been apprehended in this regard and further probe was underway, the official added.

Over 600 kg of cannabis worth 95,55,300 seized in Nagpur

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Nagpur: HOME Minister Anil Deshmukh has ordered a probe into an audio tape in which two people can be purportedly heard hatching a plan to “honey-trap” city Mayor Sandeep Joshi and senior BJP corporator Dayashankar Tiwari.

The plan, as the two persons are heard discussing in the over 8-minute audio, pertains to “fixing them” as the two leaders are allegedly behind the problems of Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Assistant Medical Officer Pravin Gantawar.

Gantawar had come in for attack from the BJP in the NMC general body meeting last month. Joshi had even announced his “suspension” for the alleged malpractice of running a private hospital along with his wife and amassing disproportionate assets (DA). Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe had reportedly refused to implement the order.

Gantawar, however, said, “I have no connection whatsoever with the audio tape. If anyone is taking my name in the tape, how can I be held responsible? I am not party to the conversation. It’s really unfortunate.”

The audio-tape, meanwhile, found its way to a reporter, who handed it over to the police. Joshi and Tiwari have demanded action against those involved in the “honey-trapping” plan.0

Tiwari had also registered a complaint with the police against Gantawar and one Sahil Sayyad, alleged to be one of the two persons heard on the tape.

Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis also demanded a thorough probe in the matter on Tuesday.

Nagpur Police Commissioner B K Upadhtay has already handed over the probe to the Crime Branch.”We have already started the probe. As exhorted by the minister, we will conduct it more vigorously,” said Upadhyay.

Incidentally, a matter of disproportionate assets has been pending against Gantawar since 2014. A police constable, whose wife had reportedly died during treatment at the private hospital allegedly run by the Gantawars, had moved the Anti-Corruption Bureau, alleging that the NMC doctor had amassed property disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Part of the conversation also refers to investigators not attending court hearings in the DA case.

Superintendent of Police (ACB), Rashmi Nandedkar, said, “The reference in the audio, that the investigating officer wasn’t present in the court, was about the ad interim bail matter. Ad interim bail has nothing to do with the IO. The court grants bail and then seeks our say. DA amounting to 43 per cent of total assets had been established against Gantawar. An offence has been registered about eight days ago. The ACB, however, isn’t concerned about the other conversation in the audio tape about honey-trapping unless any specific complaint is made under the Prevention of Corruption Act.”

Asked why he couldn’t suspend Gantawar, Mundhe told The Indian Express, “The issue of suspension pertains to DA and the private hospital. The High Court has given a stay against any action against Gantawar. Hence, he can’t be suspended. This was brought to the notice of the general body on the same day.”

Meanwhile, the probe in the alleged firing on Mayor Sandip Joshi’s car last year, while he was returning from his wedding anniversary party from a dhaba outside the city, has also been handed over to the Crime Branch. The alleged incident took place after Joshi claimed he had received threats for undertaking an anti-encroachment drive.

Honey Trap : Home Minister orders probe