Middle-class families duped in flat deals; five booked
In three separate cases, five persons have been accused of cheating homebuyers by falsely promising SRA flats in Mumbai. Victims allege they were misled with fake receipts and MoUs
12 February,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerMumbai: Multi-layered cyber fraud network busted; Surat man arrested
Mumbai police arrested Narayan Shankar Mali for distributing malicious e-challan APKs, aiding investment and like-share frauds, and channeling defrauded funds. He ran a front ice cream shop in Surat while committing crimes.
12 February,2026 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai Police busts inter-state fake postal stamp racket, 5 held
During a communication with the Mumbai GPO and technical analysis, police received information that fake stamps were being sent from Bihar to several states across the country, police said
11 February,2026 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThreats to actors: Mumbai Police capable enough to hunt down culprits, says CM
Those who have attempted or threatened the actors in the past have been dealt with strongly by the Mumbai Police and it will hunt down those who are threatening the actors lately. We will not allow any gangs to establish themselves in Mumbai, CM Fadnavis said
11 February,2026 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviMumbai police bust fake ration card and MMRDA document racket in Dindoshi
Mumbai police have arrested a 21-year-old for allegedly running a fake government document racket, seizing 443 forged ration cards and bogus MMRDA allotment letters. Police suspect a larger network and are probing possible misuse for illegal benefits and identity fraud
11 February,2026 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanCarpenter murdered in Malad, body cut into pieces found at Juhu beach
A 30-year-old Malvani resident was allegedly stabbed, dismembered and dumped in a nullah by his wife’s lover. The body parts washed ashore at Juhu beach, leading to the arrest of the accused. Police said the victim had confronted the accused over an affair weeks before the murder
11 February,2026 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaNavi Mumbai woman dies after ward boy posing as doc administers injections
According to the police, the woman’s family contacted Sandesh Yashwant Pashte, who introduced himself as a doctor, to treat her irregular periods and allegedly charged the family Rs 15,000 for a course of five injections
10 February,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThane achieves 78.8 per cent crime detection rate in 2025
Kidnapping remained a major concern, with 1,291 cases reported. The police solved 1,173 of them (90.9 per cent), including 876 involving minor girls, of whom 782 were traced, according to the 2025 crime report
10 February,2026 06:38 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentWoman shot dead in Mumbai's Govandi; cops say suspect identified
According to the police, the woman sustained a bullet injury and died on the spot. The shooting caused panic in the locality, following which local residents alerted the authorities
10 February,2026 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerHSC Board Exam 2026: Student killed in railway accident between Kalwa-Mumbra
The incident occurred at around 9.15 am on Tuesday when the student was found seriously injured between the Kalwa-Mumbra railway section and was rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead
10 February,2026 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar28-year-old web series actor steals Tata tempo to fund sister’s wedding; held
According to the police, the Tata Tempo was stolen on January 18. CCTV footage collected during the investigation showed the stolen vehicle moving through Goregaon and later crossing the Thane toll naka
10 February,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanBody found dismembered in bag at Juhu beach; suspect arrested
Following the discovery, the Santacruz Police in the western suburbs registered a murder case and have nabbed a 30-year-old suspect. According to the police, the incident came to light on Monday, when a plastic bag containing male body parts was found near Landing Point in Juhu Beach
10 February,2026 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviPolice bust inter-state gang, seize counterfeit stamps worth Rs 27.84 lakh
Mumbai Police have busted an inter-state gang, seizing counterfeit postal stamps worth Rs 27.84 lakh. Five suspects were arrested across Mumbai, Bihar, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, while a manhunt continues for other accused involved in the scam
10 February,2026 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMalad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized
Malad Police have apprehended a repeat offender involved in a string of thefts across western Mumbai—specifically in Malad, Borivali, Kandivali, and Dindoshi. The suspect, known for his elaborate disguises and use of masks and gloves mainly targeted housing societies located near special transport vehicles. Further investigation showed that the stolen funds were used to buy farmland in his hometown, secure property in Mumbai, and accumulate a sizeable bank balance. Police have now seized assets worth nearly Rs 35 lakh believed to be acquired through his illegal activities.