13 Minors Detained for Murder Over Rs100 Ganja Dispute Nagpur: Ajni police have detained 13 minors, including two allegedly involved in earlier murder cases, in connection with the killing of a 22-year-old vegetable vendor over a Rs100 ganja dispute. The suspects were traced and rounded up within hours using CCTV footage, marking what police describe as a first instance of 13 juveniles being named in a single murder case in Nagpur. The victim, Sagar Salame, a resident of Sonjhari Nagar near Bhande Plot, was stabbed to death on Wednesday evening within the jurisdiction of Ajni police station. His friend, Harshal Shinde, who was with him at the time of the attack, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at the Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). The incident occurred near Jadu Mahal Chowk in Vishwakarma Nagar. Preliminary investigations revealed that the murder stemmed from an altercation over Rs100 during a ganja transaction near Bhande Plot Chowk a few days earlier. One of the juveniles had allegedly paid extra money, leading to an argument during which Sagar had reportedly assaulted one of the youths with a stick. Seeking revenge, the accused minor allegedly lured Sagar to Jadu Mahal Chowk under the pretext of resolving the dispute. Sagar arrived at the spot riding pillion on Harshal's motorcycle. What began as a confrontation soon escalated into violence, during which one of the accused stabbed Sagar in the chest. Despite being critically injured, Sagar attempted to flee and reached Gali No. 7 in Bajrang Nagar, where he collapsed and later succumbed to injuries. Harshal was also assaulted during the clash and remains in critical condition at the trauma care unit of GMCH.#govt_medical_college_hospital #ajni_police #sagar_salame #harshal_shinde #juvenile_justice_board
Gittikhadan Community Mourns 14-Year-Old Atharva Nanore's Murder People from diverse communities in Gittikhadan gathered on Sunday to mourn the death of 14-year-old Atharva Nanore, a Class 8 student whose body was discovered stuffed in a sack on April 4. The boy, kidnapped from the Gittikhadan area on April 2 during Hanuman Jamnotsav celebrations, was found on the Bharatwada overbridge on the ring road. A preliminary autopsy confirmed he was strangulated with a cloth, showing clear compression marks on his neck. The discovery triggered widespread grief, with residents standing shoulder-to-shoulder to bid him a final farewell as his body arrived at the locality from Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) at 3pm. The tragedy sparked demands for justice, with mourners expressing collective anguish over the loss of an innocent life. Congress leader Rizwan Khan Moovi and Bablu Tiwari, a key Hanuman temple office-bearer, joined residents in calling for the accused to be arrested and for a thorough investigation. Hundreds participated in a funeral procession to Mankapur Ghat for the last rites, while family members, visibly shaken, received comfort from locals. Heavy security was deployed at Gittikhadan Chowk, including police officers, riot control commandos, and women constables, alongside a surveillance van with CCTV cameras. Police are probing the motive behind the murder, suspecting an "insider's job" due to the boy’s apparent trust in the perpetrator. The lack of resistance from Atharva, who reportedly went with the suspect without protest, has raised questions about the relationship between the victim and the accused. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, questioning the father’s business associates, and analyzing digital records, including call details and phone locations.#govt_medical_college_hospital #gittikhadan #atharva_nanore #mankapur_ghat #hanuman_jamnotsav
GMCH’s ageing cobalt unit to be revived soon State medical education minister Hasan Mushrif announced on Monday that Rs1 crore has been approved to procure a new Cobalt-60 source for the struggling radiation therapy unit at Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Nagpur. The funds are expected to be available by April, after which the cobalt machine will operate at full capacity. Mushrif stated that technical and administrative approvals have been secured for the procurement, which is critical for delivering radiation therapy to cancer patients. The Cobalt-60 source, installed nearly a decade ago and last replaced in 2016, has exceeded its effective lifespan of about five years. This has led to slower radiation delivery and fewer daily treatments. Around 80 patients require cobalt therapy at GMCH each day, but many are unable to receive it due to the slowdown. Officials noted that the unit remains functional but is not operating at its full capacity. Procurement challenges have worsened the crisis. The Cobalt-60 source is typically imported from Canada, leading to delays in sourcing a replacement. Attempts to obtain it domestically through the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT) have failed due to technical constraints. Delays in securing a new source have compounded the problem, leaving patients without timely access to critical treatment. The issue was raised in the legislative assembly by MLA Nitin Raut, who highlighted the strain on cancer patients relying on radiation therapy. Alongside reviving the cobalt unit, the government is also advancing long-pending infrastructure upgrades. Mushrif emphasized the focus on strengthening cancer treatment facilities in Nagpur, with several improvements planned over the next 5-6 months.#nagpur #govt_medical_college_hospital #hasan_mushrif #board_of_radiation_and_isotope_technology #nitin_raut
Six Sangam Chawl shanties gutted; 3 suffer minor burns A major fire broke out at Sangam Chawl near Patwardhan Ground in Nagpur on Monday morning, damaging six shanties, household items, and two two-wheelers. While no fatalities were reported, three residents sustained minor burns. Fire officials received a distress call at around 4:43 a.m. and dispatched tenders to the scene. The first fire tender arrived at 4:47 a.m., and firefighters worked continuously to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. The fire, which spread rapidly due to the wooden and grass construction of the huts, gutted four shanties. Residents Sagar Thakur, Amit Thakur, and Anita Yadav suffered burns on their hands, faces, and both hands, respectively. All three were taken to Govt Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The firefighting operation lasted nearly 2.5 hours before the blaze was fully extinguished. Preliminary estimates of the total loss amount to approximately Rs9.8 lakh, including Rs50,000 in cash and gold ornaments valued at nearly Rs2 lakh. Following the incident, Dharampeth zone corporator Pooja Pathak informed mayor Neeta Thakre about the damage, requesting compensation for the affected families. The mayor directed the district administration to conduct a survey through the district collector’s office and tehsildar. Assistant municipal commissioner Rajkumar Meshram arranged temporary shelter for the displaced families at Yashwant Stadium. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials suspecting an electrical short circuit as a possible trigger. Residents began clearing debris and salvaging remaining items from the charred structures.#nagpur #sangam_chawl #patwardhan_ground #govt_medical_college_hospital #dharampeth_zone_corporator_pooja_pathak
