NESCO drug death case: Custody of 4 suppliers extended
The case has now seen 10 arrests, with the latest being a bouncer, Pradeep Gupta, who is accused of running a “backdoor entry” racket
20 April,2026 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanPowerloom unit supervisor booked for Rs 21.89 lakh theft in Thane's Bhiwandi
Based on a complaint lodged by the factory owner, the Bhiwandi police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against Ashish Singh (35), a supervisor at the establishment
20 April,2026 02:05 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentNESCO concert drug case: Bouncer arrested for facilitating illegal entry
Investigators have uncovered crucial communication and financial links between Gupta and key accused Ayush Sahitya, with call records showing they were in contact five to seven times prior to the event, indicating possible pre-planning
19 April,2026 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThane: 35-year-old social activist booked for sexual assault, blackmail; booked
According to police, the accused allegedly lured the woman under the false pretext of marriage in July 2024 and took her to different locations in Mahape and Mumbra, where he sexually assaulted her. He also filmed the acts and used the videos to blackmail the woman
19 April,2026 05:04 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police arrest 10th accused in NESCO drug case
According to police sources, Gupta was deployed as a bouncer through a private security agency assigned to manage safety at the concert. Police allege that he accepted money from the main accused, Ayush Sahitya, and his associates to grant them backdoor entry into the venue, bypassing security checks
19 April,2026 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai concert deaths: Police intensify crackdown on drugs, nab Nigerian man
Following the NESCO drugs party case, Mumbai Police have intensified surveillance across hotels, clubs, party hubs and the western suburbs. Officers said they are continuously tightening their noose around drug suppliers, peddlers and those linked to such networks
19 April,2026 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDrug kingpin in NESCO overdose case arrested
Students pre-ordered the drugs on WhatsApp; key accused entered the concert venue without a ticket, say the police
19 April,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai drug overdose case: Cops nab key accused; 8 held so far
According to the officials, the Vanrai Police have arrested absconding accused Subh Agarwal, who is suspected of supplying drugs linked to the incident
18 April,2026 09:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai: Father-son duo cheats Dubai exporter of Rs 64 lakh, on the run
The Charkop Police Station has launched a manhunt for a father-son duo accused of duping a Dubai-based exporter of Rs 64 lakh in a fake export deal involving ghee and soap supplies. The accused allegedly sent forged shipment details before going absconding, with police now probing a possible cross-border fraud network
18 April,2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanBandra East murder: Mumbai Police arrest main accused within 60 hours
Mid-Day first reported the incident on April 13, when Abhinav Kumar was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an unidentified assailant at Kalpataru Sparkle in Bandra East
17 April,2026 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentMan injured after speeding biker crashes into his scooter in Bhandup
Police have registered an FIR under charges of rash and negligent driving and causing injury. Investigations are underway to trace the unidentified motorcyclist and establish the exact circumstances of the crash, said an official
17 April,2026 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Vaishnavi ShettyThane cops book company, its directors for duping investors; launch probe
According to the police, the alleged fraud exceeds Rs 4.31 crore. The company and its directors reportedly deceived investors through multiple financial schemes. The suspected scam is believed to have taken place over several years
17 April,2026 02:18 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentStolen by night, sold by day: Mumbai fruit vendor’s double life exposed
A Mira Road resident allegedly stole premium fruits at night in Kandivli and sold them by day in Mira Road, until police tracked his autorickshaw trail
17 April,2026 11:36 AM 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.