On its 41st anniversary, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) purchased three new desilting machines, bolstering the drainage department's capabilities. With this addition, the CSMC now boasts a fleet of nine desilting machines, each designated for a specific zone office.
Under the leadership of Municipal Commissioner G Srikanth, efforts are underway to enhance civic services. Previously, six desilting machines were procured, and the recent addition of three more enriches the fleet, eliminating the need for manual drainage cleaning. These machines efficiently clear blockages within manholes, reaching depths of up to 30 to 40 feet without laborers having to physically enter the drainage pipes.
Manufactured by Cam Aving Enviro Engineering Company, each machine costs around ₹11 lakh.
During a ceremony at the CSMC headquarters on Monday, the new desilting machines were unveiled by Srikanth. Among the attendees were Additional Commissioner Ranjeet Patil, Saurabh Joshi, City Engineer A B Deshmukh, Chief Accounts and Finance Officer Santosh Wahule, Executive Engineer Amol Kulkarni, Chief Garden Officer Vijay Patil, and heads of other departments.
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Unidentified Persons Vandalise Hotel After Owner Complaints Against Illegal Activities In Cafes
In response to a complaint about illegal activities in coffee cafes in the Waluj and Bajajnagar areas, unidentified individuals targeted Raoji Hotel in Cidco Waluj Mahanagar. The attackers not only abused the owner but also issued threats against his life. The owner promptly filed a complaint at the Waluj MIDC police station.
These coffee cafes had become hubs for young individuals, where they spent prolonged hours, leading to a surge in criminal activities in the vicinity. Incidents like eve-teasing, elopements, and molestations had notably escalated, prompting concern among locals.
Seeking immediate action, hotel owner Amol Kale Patil lodged a memorandum at the Waluj MIDC police station, urging stringent measures against these cafes. Responding promptly, PI Avinash Aghav took swift action, sealing Café Dark Light and Café Mark 30 while detaining their owners.
However, in retaliation, unidentified individuals vandalised Kale’s Hotel Raoji, verbally assaulted the owner, and issued threats against him.
