NCB busts clandestine drug lab in Mumbai, seizes Rs 50 crore worth of Mephedrone
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a clandestine drug lab in Maharashtra and seized 46.8 kg of Mephedrone (MD) valued at Rs 50 crore. Two individuals were arrested, and investigations into the network continue.
Eight Bangladeshis, all transgenders, held for illegal stay in Mumbai
According to the police, they had been working as performers (dance artists)
Security tightened in Thane’s Irani locality after robber shot dead in Chennai
Police have intensified security in Thane’s Irani locality following the fatal police encounter of a robber from the notorious Irani gang in Chennai. The gang has a history of chain-snatching and motorbike theft, with past police operations facing resistance from local residents
Man born out of wedlock booked for threatening to reveal dad to his two wives
Son surfaces with Rs 10 lakh demand a full 10 years after complainant and accused’s mother had separated in 2015. Accordingto police sources, the complainant had been married twice—first in 1983 and again in 2003. He has children from both marriages, and both his wives live with him
Mumbai’s top chain snatcher shot dead by Chennai police
TN cops say Jaffar Gulam Hussain Irani, who featured in a list of city’s Top 20 offenders released by Mumbai police in 2018, tried to attack them while in custody. A gang led by Jaffar arrived in Chennai on Wednesday morning and targeted the Taramani area, known as the city’s IT corridor
Body of newborn found in dustbin at Mumbai Airport
Authorities have identified the accused woman using CCTV footage and discovered that she had boarded a flight from Mumbai Airport to Ranchi later that night. The infant's body has been sent for post-mortem, and officials are awaiting the report
Surat man arrested for killing four-year-old boy in Mumbai
The murder was committed at around 3 am on March 22 when the boy was sleeping with his family on the roadside in the Iraniwadi locality of Kandivali (West). Initially, the police believed the boy was strangulated to death, but medical reports confirmed he died due to a head injury
Truck owner booked for calling Mumbai cops ‘thieves’ in viral video
A truck owner in Kandivali landed in legal trouble after posting a viral video of his argument with a traffic constable, referring to the police as "thieves." The police have registered a case under defamation and incitement laws
Kunal Kamra Row: Mumbai Police to issue second summon today after rejecting plea
The Mumbai Police have rejected comedian Kunal Kamra’s request for an extension and will issue a second summons under BNS Section 35 over his controversial remarks
Maharashtra man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder after robbery in 2017
A Thane court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to life imprisonment for robbing and murdering a woman in 2017. The verdict includes a fine, with compensation awarded to the victim’s family
Thane woman loses Rs 15 lakh in work-from-home scam; police launch probe
A 37-year-old woman from Thane was allegedly scammed out of Rs 15.14 lakh in a fraudulent work-from-home scheme. The accused lured her with promises of high earnings, assigned online tasks via Telegram, and took money over multiple transactions. Police have registered a case and are probing similar frauds.
Thane businessman cheated of Rs 22 lakh in fraudulent Rs 10 crore loan promise
A trader from Thane was duped of Rs 22 lakh by a fraudster who promised to secure a Rs 10 crore loan. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Thane woman loses Rs 15 lakh in work-from-home scam; police launch probe
A 37-year-old woman from Thane was allegedly scammed out of Rs 15.14 lakh in a fraudulent work-from-home scheme. The accused lured her with promises of high earnings, assigned online tasks via Telegram, and took money over multiple transactions. Police have registered a case and are probing similar frauds.
26 March,2025 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai
Thane businessman cheated of Rs 22 lakh in fraudulent Rs 10 crore loan promise
A trader from Thane was duped of Rs 22 lakh by a fraudster who promised to secure a Rs 10 crore loan. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
26 March,2025 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai
Man booked for attempt to murder relatives over property dispute in Thane
A 36-year-old man has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder three of his relatives in Thane's Bhiwandi area over a property dispute. The victims, including a 19-year-old, his sister, and their mother, sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a grinding stone. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation
26 March,2025 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai
MNS workers slap supermarket staffer in Mumbai for not speaking Marathi
A supermarket employee in Mumbai was allegedly slapped by MNS workers for refusing to speak in Marathi, sparking debate over language policies in the state
26 March,2025 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai software engineer duped of Rs 12.5L by cyber crooks posing as astrologers
The victim, a resident of the BKC area, had downloaded the DevineTalk app dedicated to 'astrology' to find solace in life, unaware that sharing personal issues is going to leave him poorer financially and frustrated
25 March,2025 10:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanADVERTISEMENT
IN PHOTOS: Curfew imposed in Nagpur after violent protest over Aurangzeb's tomb
Police impose curfew in Nagpur as Aurangzeb’s tomb protest escalates into violence. Over 50 individuals have been taken into custody following violent clashes in Nagpur, according to Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal. (PICS/PTI)
Disha Salian's father names Aaditya, other big names in fresh complaint
On Tuesday a written complaint was filed against Aaditya Thackeray and others for their alleged involvement in the gang rape and murder of Satish Salian’s daughter
25 March,2025 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Accountant booked for allegedly embezzling Rs 17.65 lakh from Thane hospital
A woman accountant has been booked for allegedly misappropriating Rs 17.65 lakh from a hospital in Thane. The fraud came to light during an internal audit, prompting police action.
25 March,2025 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai teacher booked for allegedly caning Class 5 student in school
A teacher in a Chembur school has been booked for allegedly caning an 11-year-old student, injuring her. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice Act
25 March,2025 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL betting scam: Mumbai police accused of shielding bookies, claims Danve
Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambadas Danve, has alleged that Mumbai police are protecting individuals involved in IPL betting. He claimed to have call records exposing a major betting racket with links to Pakistani players
25 March,2025 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Bhayandar: Shocking knife attack on Police constable, two arrested
A routine police response turned violent in Bhayandar on Friday evening when constable Kashinath Bhanuse was brutally attacked with a knife. Bhanuse, who was in plain clothes, had rushed to Babu Bhai Mistry Chawl in Shiv Sena Galli after reports of a heated dispute. But instead of diffusing the situation, he became a victim himself—stabbed by two men, identified as Babu Nepali and Dilip Bhimbahadur. Senior Police Inspector Jitendra Kamble acted swiftly, ensuring the accused were arrested immediately.