Stubble Burning Banned In Dist After Bhiwapur Inferno Nagpur: Following the catastrophic fire that ravaged Dhamangaon village in Bhiwapur tehsil on May 2, the district administration has imposed a strict ban on open burning of agricultural waste. The order, issued by Collector Kumar Ashirwad, invokes Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, citing the blaze as a direct result of stubble burning in nearby fields. The incident, which destroyed over 50 homes and caused significant damage to livestock, prompted authorities to take decisive action to prevent future occurrences. The prohibitory order prohibits farmers from burning crop residue such as fodder stalks, chaff, and other agricultural waste in open areas. Violators face legal consequences under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Officials emphasized that such fires often escalate beyond control, threatening villages, forests, and human lives while exacerbating air pollution and soil degradation. The administration has also directed departments to conduct awareness campaigns and provide farmers with alternative methods for managing crop residue. The move follows heightened calls for stricter regulations after the Bhiwapur incident. Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, during his visit to the area, highlighted the need for a dedicated law to curb stubble burning. He noted that thousands of similar incidents have occurred across Maharashtra, with fires spreading from fields to nearby settlements. Bawankule urged alignment with central disaster management norms to ensure compensation for fire-related losses and called for strict action against those responsible for the Bhiwapur blaze.#bharatiya_nagarik_suraksha_sanhita #dhamangaon_village #collector_kumar_ashirwad #bhiwapur_inferno #guardian_minister_chandrashekhar_bawankule
18 Adults Arrested for Exploiting Minors in Criminal Activities Eighteen adults have been arrested for allegedly exploiting and coercing 14 minors into committing various crimes. The arrests were made across six police stations in south and east Nagpur, where eleven cases were registered this year. The offenses allegedly involving minors include vehicle theft, injury, sexual harassment of children, rioting, burglary, and other crimes, according to details provided by the office of DCP (Zone 4) Rashmitha Rao. Police stations such as Nandanvan and Hudkeshwar reported three cases each, while Beltarodi, Ajni, Sakkardara, and Imamwada reported one or two cases respectively. The arrests have prompted the invocation of stringent provisions under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) section 95, which targets adults who employ children under 18 to commit offenses. This provision mandates a minimum imprisonment of three years, with a potential extension of up to 10 years, along with fines. The law also stipulates that if the underlying crime is committed, the adult faces the same punishment as if they had committed it themselves. Officials emphasized that this provision serves as a strong deterrent against exploiting minors for criminal activities. Senior police officials highlighted that the move aims to disrupt a cycle where adult criminals use vulnerable minors to evade stricter legal scrutiny. Juveniles often receive lenient handling under the Juvenile Justice Act, making them easy targets for exploitation. The new BNS provisions, however, impose severe penalties on adults who orchestrate such crimes, including sexual harassment, theft, and riots. In addition to punitive measures, preventive actions are being taken against the parents or guardians of the minors involved.#nagpur #dc_p_c_zone_4_rashmitha_rao #bharatiya_nagarik_suraksha_sanhita #nandanvan #hudkeshwar
