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Four Including Three Juveniles Detained for Attempted Murder of Pune Gym Owner
Pune City Police detained four individuals, including three juveniles, for the attempted murder of gym owner Rupesh Thakur on May 13. The attack in Balajinagar, Dhankawadi, involved firing a bullet and hacking with machetes. The incident stemmed from previous altercations, including a brawl between Thakur and one of the accused, Siddhesh Bankar. Police recovered a pistol, a magazine, and two live cartridges from the suspects, who are also linked to a case of robbing a police informer in December 2023. The Chatuhshrungi police are investigating further.
6/12/2026
Cockroach Janta Party Protests in Pune, Releases Exam Reform Manifesto
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested at Savitribai Phule Pune University, releasing a five-point manifesto demanding comprehensive exam reforms. Key demands include ₹10,000 compensation for students in case of paper leaks, results within one month, advance backup dates for cancelled exams, physical evaluation of answer sheets, and an independent body to audit exam tenders. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also called for the Union Education Minister's resignation over alleged irregularities in NEET-UG and CBSE Class 12 exams, announcing an indefinite protest in Delhi from June 20, 2026.
6/11/2026
Gynaecologist arrested in Pune for illegal abortions; female doctor absconding
Police in Pune, Maharashtra, arrested Dr. Tukaram Mote, a gynaecologist from Uruli Kanchan, in connection with illegal abortions. His associate, Dr. Swati Lavangare, a BHMS practitioner running an obstetrics and infertility hospital in Kedgaon, is absconding. The illegal activities came to light during a June 6 inspection by a district-level investigation team at a registered MTP center, which found irregularities in abortion records and seized eight MTP kits. Dr. Lavangare, not legally authorized for abortions, allegedly performed procedures while Dr. Mote validated them with his signatures.
6/8/2026