Arnab Goswami arrested in 2018 Anvay Naik death case

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November 4, 2020

Mumbai, Nov 4: In a surprising turn of events, the Mumbai Police has arrested Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in a 2018 suicide case.

A posse of policemen and plainclothesmen swooped at Arnab’s Lower Parel residence in Mumbai and detained him. He is being taken in a police vehicle to Raigad, according to his wife Samyabrata Ray Goswami.

According to her, Arnab was assaulted by the police team. "He was assaulted and not even allowed to take water and medicines," she alleged.

As he was being taken in a police vehicle, he said, “They have assaulted me… My son was also assaulted. They did not allow me to meet my father-in-law and mother-in-law.”

The police team was led by Inspector Sachin Vaze, who is currently attached to the Crime Intelligence Unit of the Mumbai Crime Branch-CID.

According to Vaze, Arnab has been arrested by the Alibaug police in a 2018 suicide case. “He has been arrested in connection with the suicide by a son and a mother, registered in 2018,” he said.

On being asked that the case was closed and a formal closure report was also filed, he said, “The same court and the same police have reopened the case.”

It may be recalled, an interior designer Anvay Naik (53) had committed suicide in May 2018. The body of Naik’s mother, Kumud, who was in her seventies, was found near him.

In May this year, Anvay’s wife Akshata Naik said that her husband and her mother-in-law had allegedly committed suicide in their farmhouse in Alibaug in May 2018 and in his suicide note, Anvay had blamed Arnab Goswami and two others, Feroz Shaikh and Niteish Sarda, for not paying his dues, collectively worth more than Rs 5 crore.

In 2018, the Alibaug police had filed a case of abetment to suicide but in 2019 the case was closed by the Raigad Police.

After Akshata’s statement and her daughter Adnya’s plea, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had assured a fresh investigation by State-CID into the case.

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Mangaluru Heritage Week: Historic Old DC Office takes centre stage

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November 28,2024

Mangaluru: The iconic Old DC office, a building steeped in 400 years of history, will be the centerpiece of the Heritage Week celebrations in the city. Once the administrative hub of the erstwhile Canara district during the British era, the building now serves as a symbol of Mangaluru’s rich heritage and cultural significance.

Historic Significance

Initially built during the rule of the Bangas under the Vijayanagara Empire, the structure was later converted into the collector’s office. Following an agreement between Tipu Sultan and the British in 1784, the building came under Tipu’s possession until his death. Subsequently, Major Sir Thomas Munro used it as the office for the first district collector.

The building has also seen historical milestones, including the participation of 88 individuals from the district in World War I (1914–1919), as recorded on a commemorative plaque on its exterior.

Heritage Festival: Echoes

To celebrate the city’s history and tourism potential, the Dakshina Kannada district administration is organizing "Echoes," a heritage festival on November 30 and December 1 at the Old DC office premises. The event will feature:

A heritage exhibition (open from 10 AM to 6 PM).
An art contest for school students.
Guided mini heritage walks open to all.
An urban sketching contest for college students.
A panel discussion on sustainability, followed by a prize distribution ceremony.
A musical evening featuring Sur Safar, a fusion band.

A Gateway to Tourism

The festival aims to draw attention to Mangaluru’s untapped tourism potential by blending art, history, and culture. It invites residents and visitors to rediscover the region’s legacy while fostering a sense of pride in its historical landmarks.

This initiative not only commemorates the past but also looks to inspire future efforts in heritage preservation and sustainable tourism.

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