Central Railway on Thursday said that it has stepped up action against unauthorised and ticketless travel, recovering penalties worth Rs 164.91 crore from 27.51 lakh passengers during the financial year 2025-26 (April to November), an official statement said. The railway said that the intensified ticket-checking drive is part of its commitment to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for genuine passengers. During FY 2025-26, Central Railway’s ticket-checking teams caught 27.51 lakh passengers travelling without valid tickets or proper travel authority. This marks an increase of nearly 10 per cent compared to 25.08 lakh cases recorded during the same period in FY 2024-25, the statement said. The penalty amount collected also witnessed a sharp rise. Central Railway recovered Rs 164.91 crore this year, up from Rs 138.44 crore last year -- an increase of over 19 per cent. Sharp increase in November 2025 In November 2025 alone, ticket-checking staff apprehended 3.74 lakh passengers, compared to 2.98 lakh in November 2024 -- an increase of more than 25 per cent. During the month, penalties worth Rs 23.63 crore were collected, a significant rise from Rs 14.08 crore in November 2024, reflecting an increase of almost 68 per cent. Division-wise penalty collection According to the Central Railway, for FY 2025-26 (April to November), the penalty amounts collected across divisions are as follows: - Bhusaval Division: Rs 59.25 crore from 6.94 lakh cases - Mumbai Division: Rs 48.79 crore from 11.34 lakh cases - Pune Division: Rs 18.40 crore from 3.05 lakh cases - Nagpur Division: Rs 18.13 crore from 2.92 lakh cases - Solapur Division: Rs 7.50 crore from 1.60 lakh cases - Headquarters: Rs 12.82 crore from 1.66 lakh cases Multi-level ticket checking strategy Central Railway follows a multi-pronged approach to curb ticketless travel. This includes station checks, ambush checks, fortress checks, intensive checks and mega ticket-checking drives. These checks are carried out on Mail and Express trains, passenger trains, special trains, and suburban services in the Mumbai and Pune divisions. Appeal to passengers Central Railway has urged passengers to travel only with valid tickets purchased from authorised sources such as booking counters, ATVMs, the IRCTC website, or the UTS mobile app. Passengers have also been warned against using fraudulent or fake tickets, stating that such offences are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, 2023, with fines and imprisonment of up to seven years, or both.
18 December,2025 05:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentResearch in health technology at the University of Mumbai has received international recognition, with an innovative health monitoring device design being granted legal protection in the United Kingdom. As per Mumbai University, the portable device has been registered under the UK Registered Designs framework, ensuring protection of its unique visual and structural features and preventing unauthorised imitation. The university further informed that the device has been developed by a seven-member multidisciplinary research team from the University of Mumbai, led by Dr Srivaramangai Ramanujam, Head of the Department of Information Technology. All members of the team contributed equally to the conception, design, and development of the innovation. The design falls under International Design Classification Class 24, which covers medical and laboratory equipment, strengthening its commercial and industrial potential. The device aims at improving patient monitoring According to the researchers, the Health Monitoring Device has been conceptualised at the intersection of healthcare technology, medical devices, and applied engineering. It is aimed at improving patient monitoring, diagnostics, and healthcare delivery through a compact and user-friendly solution suitable for hospitals, clinics, and home-care settings. It is designed to continuously and accurately monitor vital health parameters such as heart rate, body temperature, oxygen saturation (SpO₂), and blood pressure. By enabling real-time tracking of patient data, it can help doctors and healthcare professionals detect health changes early and provide timely medical intervention. Moreover, the technology is also aligned with the growing demand for digital health and telemedicine, allowing secure transmission of patient data for remote monitoring and consultations. Researchers further said that it would be particularly beneficial for elderly patients, those with chronic illnesses, and individuals requiring continuous or critical care, as per the release issued by Mumbai University. Commenting on the achievement, Dr Ramanujam said, “The recognition reflects the University of Mumbai’s commitment to translational research with real-world impact.” She further added that the design registration opens avenues for technology transfer, industrial adoption, and future commercialisation. The research team also includes Dr Neelam Sharma, Abhijeet Sudhakar, Dr Ravi Shankar Pandey, Dr Upendra Kumar, Dr Rajeev Ranjan Rai, and Dr Nitish Pathak. Following the UK design registration, the team will focus on prototype validation, clinical or field trials, and securing patent protection for the functional aspects of the technology. Furthermore, efforts are also underway to explore licensing opportunities with healthcare technology companies and expand protection through international patent and design filings.
18 December,2025 05:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has said that infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 2 lakh crore are currently underway across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). He said that Ambarnath and Badlapur in Thane district will see major benefits from upcoming Mumbai Metro and railway projects. The chief minister was addressing a public meeting in Ambarnath on Wednesday night while campaigning for the Ambarnath Municipal Council elections. Metro Line 14 work to begin soon CM Fadnavis said that work on the long-pending Metro Line 14, which will connect Kanjurmarg to Badlapur, is expected to begin within the next four months. He said that Metro Lines 5, 12 and 14 will significantly improve connectivity in the region, reduce travel time and support overall development in Ambarnath and Badlapur, according to the PTI. Vision for Mumbai Metropolitan Region "I want to develop the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and I also have specific dreams for Ambarnath city," CM Fadnavis said. He appealed to voters to support BJP candidates, stating that public support would help fulfil these development plan, as per the PTI. Describing Ambarnath as the 'gateway to Mumbai', the chief minister said that his visit was focused on presenting the BJP’s development agenda and not on criticising political opponents. Improved local train services Highlighting railway infrastructure, CM Fadnavis said that once the third and fourth railway lines between Kalyan and Badlapur are completed, local trains will run every 10 minutes, improving suburban rail services. He also said the state government has demanded 238 new local train rakes to convert all ordinary local services into air-conditioned trains. “Soon, all local trains will be air-conditioned, and there will be no increase in fares,” he assured, the news agency reported. BJP candidate for municipal council Referring to civic leadership, CM Fadnavis said the BJP has nominated a young and educated woman for the post of President of the Ambarnath Municipal Council. “She is a chartered accountant who will ensure transparent accounting and accountability,” he said, adding that the development goals of BJP candidates matched his own vision. BJP state president Ravindra Chavan, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, and several other party leaders were present at the event. (with PTI inputs)
18 December,2025 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWestern Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Thursday said that it will operate a jumbo block between Vasai Road and Bhayandar stations on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, 19-20 December 2025. The jumbo block will be operated to carry out essential maintenance work, an official statement said. The block will be in place for 5 hours and 15 minutes on both the Up and Down Fast lines, affecting train services during late-night and early-morning hours, it said. Block timings According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the Up Fast line will remain blocked from 11.30 pm to 3.00 am. The Down Fast line will be blocked from 1.15 am to 4.45 am between Vasai Road and Bhayandar stations. During the jumbo block, all Fast line trains will be diverted and operated on the Slow lines between Virar and Bhayandar or Borivali stations. Western Railway said the block is necessary for the maintenance of tracks, signalling systems and overhead equipment, which is essential for the safety and reliability of train operations. Passengers advised to plan their travel Passengers travelling late at night and early morning are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and expect possible delays due to the diversion of fast trains, the official statement said. Commuters create ruckus at Byculla after AC local skips Dadar halt Meanwhile, in a different incident on Wednesday, during the morning rush hour an AC fast local train on the Central Railway line failed to open its doors at Dadar station, forcing commuters to alight at the next stop, Byculla, around 6.4 km away. The incident involved the 10:42 am Badlapur–CSMT AC local, which halted at Dadar as scheduled but departed without opening its automatic doors. Several commuters who intended to disembark at Dadar were left stranded inside the train, causing widespread frustration. The Badlapur-CSMT train arrived at Dadar, and there were lots of commuters inside the train who wanted to disembark at Dadar. The train halted as usual, but the doors did not open, and the train departed. The next station was Byculla, and people missed their schedules. Mukesh Makhija, one of the commuters travelling in the fast AC local train, emphasised, “The Badlapur–CSMT train arrived at Dadar, and there were lots of commuters inside who wanted to get down. The train halted as usual, but the doors did not open, and it left the station,” said AC local commuter Mukesh Makhija. “The next stop was Byculla, and many people missed their schedules.” Angered by the inconvenience, commuters created a ruckus at Byculla station and confronted the railway authorities about the incident. According to passengers, they approached the motorman to seek an explanation.
18 December,2025 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCommuters travelling on the Jogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) in Mumbai on Tuesday evening faced severe traffic congestion near Powai, with many reporting delays of several hours. Traffic on the busy stretch came to a near standstill reportedly as large crowds gathered for IIT Bombay’s annual cultural festival, mood-indigo. Traffic officials said the spillover of students and visitors attending the event led to heavy congestion in and around Powai. According to officials, the traffic jam began in the evening and continued for several hours before easing late at night. "Heavy congestion occurred along the JVLR due to a large influx of students attending the Mood Indigo festival at IIT Bombay. The Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) is experiencing significant delays due to poor crowd management," Chandivali Citizens Welfare Association (CCWA) posted along with a video of traffic snarls on X. Heavy congestion occurred along the JVLR due to a large influx of students attending the Mood Indigo festival at IIT Bombay. The Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) is experiencing significant delays due to poor crowd management pic.twitter.com/uD4x7MNmVL — Chandivali Citizens Welfare Association (CCWA) (@ChandivaliCCWA) December 16, 2025 Traffic Police steps in “We already have traffic police on site and now things have begun to normalise,” a traffic control official said, adding that additional personnel were deployed to manage the situation. The Mumbai Traffic Police also confirmed on social media that traffic movement was slow due to a college event at IIT Bombay’s main gate near Sakinaka. कॉलेज विद्यार्थ्यांच्या कार्यक्रमामुळे पवई आयआय टी मेनगेट ( साकीनाका ) येथे जाणारी वाहतूक संथ गतीने सुरू आहे.Traffic Movement Is Slow At Powai IIT MainGate (Sakinaka) Due To Collage student event#MTPTrafficUpdate — Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) December 16, 2025 Commuters report matter on X Several commuters expressed their frustration over the long delays. A Powai resident said it took him over an hour to travel from Rambaug Chowki to IIT Bombay on a two-wheeler, a journey that usually takes much less time. "It took me 1.25 hrs to travel from Rambaug Chowki to IIT Bombay, on a two wheeler. The traffic was also bad on Khairane road and Chandivali farm Road," a Powai resident told mid-day on Tuesday night. Some of the commuters also took to social media to highlight the chaos. One user posted that a journey to Thane, which normally takes around 30 minutes, was showing a travel time of nearly three hours, and sought help from Mumbai Traffic Police. @CMOMaharashtra, @CPMumbaiPolice, @mybmc : You want more buildings approved in Powai. We are choking with full time commercial traffic and congestion in #hiranandani powai. Today its taken 2 hours to move 2-3 kms from #Khanjurmarg to #Powai on #JVLR. @RanaDaggubati. pic.twitter.com/i6HY3SJLAi — Hanuman Tripathi (@ThinkerTrips) December 16, 2025 Officials said the traffic situation gradually improved later in the night as crowds dispersed and festival-related movement reduced. Commuters have been advised to avoid the Powai-JVLR stretch during large events at IIT Bombay in the future. Today the chaos at Powai was unimaginable. Horrendous traffic management and crazy jam.And mind you , I come from Bangalore — Ramalingam S (@watsubram) December 16, 2025
18 December,2025 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the State Election Commission (SEC) preparing for civic elections across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force. The MCC is a set of guidelines designed to ensure free, fair and impartial elections by imposing restrictions on governments, political parties and candidates once the election schedule is announced. Why the Model Code of Conduct matters Under Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution, the State Election Commission is tasked with supervising, directing and controlling elections to local self-government bodies. Accordingly, general elections are due for 29 municipal corporations, including the BMC and 28 other civic bodies listed in Appendix 1 of the SEC notification. Ward formation and reservation for all 29 civic bodies have already been completed. Draft electoral rolls were published earlier, objections were invited, and final ward-wise voter lists were authenticated and published on December 15, 2025. What is the Model Code of Conduct? The Election Commission has framed a set of rules to ensure free and fair elections. These rules are known as the Model Code of Conduct. Once elections are announced, it becomes mandatory for the government, political parties, candidates and leaders to strictly follow these rules. The MCC comes into force immediately after the election dates are declared. Any violation during this period can invite strict action from the Election Commission. Key features of the Model Code of Conduct The MCC clearly lays down how political parties, ruling parties, opposition candidates, leaders and workers should behave during the election process. It includes rules related to: Public meetings and rallies Processions Poll-day conduct Official functioning of the ruling party during the election period How long will the MCC remain in force? The State Election Commission announced elections for 29 municipal corporations on Monday, December 15, 2025. As a result, the Model Code of Conduct came into force on the same day and will remain applicable until the entire election process is completed. Since vote counting will take place on January 16, 2026, the MCC will remain in effect until that date. It will cease once the results are officially declared. Major rules under the Model Code of Conduct Public money cannot be used for activities that benefit any particular political party or leader. Government vehicles, aircraft and official residences cannot be used for election campaigning. The ruling party cannot announce new government schemes, inaugurations or foundation-laying ceremonies. Political parties, candidates or supporters must obtain police permission before taking out rallies or processions. Votes cannot be sought in the name of religion or caste during election campaigns. No government vehicles, including aircraft and cars, can be used for the benefit of any party or candidate. Transfers and appointments of officials directly or indirectly connected with election work are completely banned. Any transfer or appointment, if unavoidable, requires prior approval from the Election Commission. No minister from the Centre or the state government can summon election officials for official discussions during the election period. Spending government funds on advertisements highlighting the achievements of the ruling party in print or electronic media is prohibited. Hoardings or advertisements showcasing the performance of the ruling party cannot be displayed at the cost of the government exchequer. The ruling party cannot release advertisements in newspapers, electronic or any other media using public funds. If work orders issued before the election announcement have not yet commenced, such work cannot be started during the MCC period. However, ongoing works may continue. In emergency situations such as droughts, floods, pandemics or other natural disasters, or for welfare measures for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the government may seek prior permission from the Election Commission. Political advertisements cannot be displayed on government-owned buses, including on the back of bus tickets. List of 29 municipal corporations covered under the statewide election programme As per Annexure–1 issued by the Maharashtra State Election Commission, elections will be conducted across 29 municipal corporations spread over multiple divisions of the state. Konkan Division MumbaiNavi MumbaiThaneUlhasnagarKalyan-DombivliMira-Bhayandar Nashik Division NashikPune DivisionPunePimpri-ChinchwadSolapurKolhapurSangli-Miraj-Kupwad Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Division Chhatrapati SambhajinagarJalnaNanded-WaghalaAmravati DivisionAmravatiAkola Nagpur Division NagpurChandrapur Other Municipal Corporations LaturParbhaniJalgaonDhuleAhmednagarMalegaonIchalkaranjiVasai-VirarPanvelBeed These municipal corporations will follow the revised voter list update schedule announced by the State Election Commission ahead of the upcoming civic body elections. (Source: State Election Commission)
18 December,2025 02:59 PM IST | MumbaiBandra and Esplanade Courts were put on high alert on Thursday after receiving a bomb threat via email. Mumbai Police immediately launched security checks and intensified precautionary measures at the premises. Following the alert, local police teams and bomb detection and disposal squads were rushed to the spots. As a precautionary measure, court proceedings were suspended and the affected court premises were evacuated to ensure the safety of advocates, staff, and visitors. Furthermore, the police officials have cordoned off the areas and tightened security while cyber teams work to trace the source of the threatening emails. While no one is being allowed to go out from inside, and no one from outside is being allowed to enter, the situation in the premises looks concerning. More details are further awaited. Nagpur court also receives bomb threat The Nagpur District and Sessions Court on Thursday also received an email claiming "bombs" inside the building. The threat prompted the police to launch a search of the premises, as reported by news agency PTI. One of the officials, while addressing the bomb threat, asserted, “Nothing suspicious has been found yet,” he said. According to District Bar Association president Roshan Bagde, the email was sent from the court's email ID in the morning, claiming that two RDX-based explosive devices would soon go off in the building, located in the Civil Lines area, reported PTI. The official further said that the security has been stepped up at the district court, and personnel from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad are inspecting the premises, the police official said. (With inputs from Anish Patil and PTI)
18 December,2025 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Kandivli family was left shocked after receiving an e-challan for a traffic offence allegedly committed in 2023 on a Mahindra XUV they bought only in February 2025, exposing glaring gaps in the city’s e-challan verification system. The car owner, Rajesh Yadav, a school principal from Malad, received an e-challan message on his registered mobile number in October this year. The message informed him that a fine of Rs 500 had been imposed for driving without wearing a helmet. The image with the challan shows a two-wheeler rider without a helmet, not the complainant’s car. Pics/By Samiullah Khan On checking the details, Yadav was stunned to find that the challan was dated June 2023, nearly two years before his family had even purchased the Mahindra XUV. “For a moment, I wondered if there was a new rule asking car drivers to wear helmets,” he said. However, when Yadav opened the photograph attached to the challan, it clearly showed a motorcycle with two riders, neither wearing helmets. The vehicle in the image was not his car. Rajesh Yadav, who was issued the erroneous e-challan against his car for a helmet violation Yadav said his family purchased the XUV on February 14, 2025. He added that while driving his mother to Bombay Hospital via the Coastal Road in August, he had received two overspeeding challans, which he promptly paid. But the helmet violation challan, received later in October, was both incorrect and dated much before the vehicle was even registered in his name. “How can a helmet offence meant for a two-wheeler be issued against a car? At the very least, officials should verify whether the vehicle is a bike or a four-wheeler before sending a challan,” Yadav said. He has not paid the fine and said he will respond only after receiving an official clarification. Rajesh Yadav shows the erroneous e-challan issued against his car for a helmet violation A traffic department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the challan was originally generated for a two-wheeler rider who violated traffic rules. Due to a similarity in vehicle registration numbers, the challan was mistakenly sent to Yadav’s registered mobile number. The official termed it a human error and said the challan can be cancelled by filing a grievance through the MTP app using the registered mobile number. Timeline at a glance >> Date of alleged offence: June 5, 2023>> Date of car purchase: February 14, 2025>> Date challan received: October 21, 2025
18 December,2025 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanCongress Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Pradnya Satav joined the BJP in Mumbai on Thursday, hours after submitting her resignation from the Upper House of the Maharashtra legislature, reported news agency PTI. She joined the BJP in the presence of the ruling party's Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, reported PTI. Satav, the wife of late Rajiv Satav, a Congressman and close confidant of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, hails from Hingoli district in the state's Marathwada region. She was first elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council in 2021. Her switch in the midst of local body elections is being seen as a setback to the Congress. After her husband's death, Satav served as vice president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. She was renominated to the legislative council in July last year, and her term was to end in 2030. Earlier in the day, Satav submitted her resignation as an MLC to the legislature secretariat after speaking to Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde, sources had said. Besides Satav, former MLA from Solapur district Dilip Mane also joined the BJP. Elections to the 29 municipal corporations in the state will take place on January 15, and votes will be counted the next day. Ex-Sena (UBT) corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar joins BJP Meanwhile, former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Mumbai on Monday, ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. Tejasvee Ghosalkar, who had served as the Sena (UBT) women's wing head in the Dahisar assembly constituency in north Mumbai, is the daughter-in-law of former MLA Vinod Ghosalkar. Her husband, Abhishek Ghosalkar, was shot dead in early 2024 during a Facebook Live, allegedly by local resident Morris Noronha. Abhishek was also a former corporator of the BMC. She joined the BJP on Monday in the presence of its Mumbai chief Ameet Satam and party MLC Pravin Darekar. Later, speaking to reporters, Tejasvee Ghosalkar said she had worked diligently in the Shiv Sena (UBT) and would now work harder in her new party. "I will accept any responsibility given to me by the party. There are many things I wish to say, but I cannot do so at the moment," she said. She also expressed disappointment over the slow pace of the investigation into the murder of her husband. "The CBI probe into my husband's murder is moving at a slow pace. I hope it will be completed at the earliest," she said. In September last year, the Bombay High Court handed over the probe into the murder to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), underlining certain lapses and loose ends in the police probe. Tejasvee Ghosalkar was corporator of the (then undivided) Shiv Sena from 2017 to 2022. She had quit from her posts in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT), citing personal reasons. (With inputs from PTI)
18 December,2025 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of throwing two children from a building, killing one of them, reported news agency PTI. In his order on Tuesday, Principal District and Sessions Judge S B Agrawal said the case against Aasif Shabbir Khan lacked direct eyewitnesses and that it depended on a child's testimony, which was inconsistent, reported PTI. According to case papers, Khan allegedly threw five-year-old Sayyad Zohan Hussain and four-year-old Zenab Ansari from the second floor of a building in the Kausa area in February 2023. While Sayyad died, Zenab survived, reported PTI. The prosecution's case primarily rested on Zenab's testimony and her disclosure to her mother. The children reportedly called the accused "phatakewala uncle" because he had distributed crackers to them during Diwali. However, Judge Agrawal noted that the case had no direct eyewitnesses and relied heavily on the word of a child witness whose testimony became inconsistent under cross-examination, reported PTI. The Thane court pointed out a suspicious delay in reporting the incident and "the FIR itself appears to be an outcome of a concocted story". Judge Agrawal also took into account the defence's submission that the building's construction was incomplete and that the children may have fallen accidentally, reported PTI. The Thane court concluded that the prosecution had failed to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt and ordered that Khan be released forthwith. Thane woman, brother get bail in case of sexually assaulting her minor son In another case, a Thane court has granted bail to a woman and her brother arrested on charges of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son, reported PTI. The case was registered based on information provided by the father of the victim, who lived with his mother at Lokmanya Nagar in Maharashtra's Thane city following his parents' separation, reported PTI. The child was allegedly sexually assaulted by his maternal uncle and mother since 2021. The case was registered after the victim contacted a child helpline on July 30 this year. The boy's mother and uncle were arrested on August 7 under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
18 December,2025 01:44 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentIn a major crackdown, the Kurar Police have solved a rape case and arrested the accused within 12 hours of registering the FIR. The case was registered under Sections 376, 506(2), and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed on December 13, 2025, at 9:14 am, based on a complaint lodged by a woman. The complainant further alleged that around 15 years ago, the accused forced her into physical relations after administering a sedative mixed in a cold drink. While filing the FIR, the victim also claimed that the accused had allegedly recorded a video. Police officials, while speaking about the incident, said that the survivor decided to approach the authorities after learning through a WhatsApp group for persons with disabilities that the accused had allegedly committed similar acts against five to six other women as well. After confiding in her husband, she filed a formal complaint, following which the police registered the case. The arrested accused has been identified as Mahesh Ramesh Pawar (45), a resident of Kalpavriksha Complex, Virar West, Palghar district, according to Kurar Police. During the investigation, the police traced the location of the accused’s mobile phone, laid a trap, and subsequently arrested him through a focused search operation. The operation was carried out under the guidance of Senior Police Inspector Sanjeev Tawade of Kurar Police Station. The investigating team included API Sanjay Gholve, PSI Somnath Jadhav, and police personnel Baban Rathod, Shrikant Gore, Bala Vairal, Santosh Phadtare, and HC Bhogle from Dindoshi Police Station. While the accused has been arrested by the authorities, further investigation in the case is ongoing.
18 December,2025 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
