Authorities have sent back five prisoners from Sassoon General Hospital to Yerawada Central Jail following the escape of drug haul mastermind Lalit Patil. Patil, who was admitted to the hospital for medical treatment, managed to flee on October 2. The prison department had previously tried to have the inmates returned to the jail, but the hospital claimed they couldn t be moved due to their medical conditions. After the escape, the hospital finally sent back the inmates. A committee has been appointed to review the treatment of prison inmates at the hospital.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today said it had issued a provisional attachment order under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to seize Rs 26 crore assets, including that of a former NCP MLC, as part of its investigation in a case linked to an alleged fraud of over Rs 71
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled licence of Pune-based Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank, since the lender does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.