Three people, including a senior citizen, were killed in separate incidents of fatal assaults reported in different parts of the city over the past 48 hours, police informed on Tuesday, the PTI reported. The incidents, which occurred in Dadar, Matunga, and Kherwadi in Bandra East, include a brutal assault on a 28-year-old man, a parking dispute involving a senior citizen, and a stabbing. Man beaten to death in Dadar In Dadar, Ankush Ambekar was allegedly beaten to death by a group of assailants in the Nako Sayaji Wadi area on Sunday, an official said. According to the news agency, Ambekar had a dispute with one of the accused, Gaurav Sanas. While he was on his way to meet a friend, a group intercepted him and brutally assaulted him in the presence of his wife. He sustained severe injuries and died while undergoing treatment at Parel's KEM Hospital, the official said. Based on a complaint lodged by the victim’s wife, Dadar police registered a case and arrested seven accused. Efforts are underway to nab others involved in the attack. Senior citizen dies in parking dispute In another incident, Naresh Vaghela, a senior citizen, died following an assault stemming from a parking dispute near Dadar Tata Bridge on Monday. Vaghela had objected to the manner in which a vehicle was parked, leading to an argument with the accused, Sahil Ghadge and Shahbaz Sheikh, the official said. According to police, the argument escalated and the duo allegedly assaulted Vaghela in front of his wife. He was taken to KEM Hospital, where he was declared dead. The two accused have been arrested, police said, the PTI reported. 25-year-old guard murdered near MHADA office in Mumbai's Bandra East In another similar incident reported by Mid-Day, which has raised serious security concerns in one of the city’s busiest business districts, a security guard was brutally murdered in broad daylight close to the MHADA office in Bandra East on Monday afternoon. At around 2.15 pm, the victim was allegedly attacked with a knife by two unidentified assailants who slit the throat of the 25-year-old man working as a security guard at a construction site. The injured guard was rushed to nearby Guru Nanak Hospital by an auto driver; however, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The deceased has been identified as Abhinav Kumar Chaudhary, a native of Bhagalpur, Bihar, who had recently joined duty at the site on April 1, 2026. He was employed by Torrear Security Agency. A fellow security guard, who reported for duty shortly after the incident, said on condition of anonymity, “I came for duty around 3 pm and got to know that he had been attacked earlier. I don’t know the reason, but I was told his throat was slit.” (With PTI inputs)
14 April,2026 08:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant development in the Vanrai drug overdose case linked to the NESCO Centre concert tragedy, the Vanrai Police have arrested a sixth accused. The accused has been identified as Anand Patel (25), a resident of Kalyan. He is reportedly involved in the construction business and is said to be a friend of the previously arrested accused. Key details Police suspect that Patel supplied drugs to the accused involved in the case. He was produced before a court on Tuesday, which remanded him to police custody till April 16. The case pertains to a drug overdose incident during a music concert that resulted in two deaths, including that of a woman, while another person remains critically ill. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not ruled out further arrests. Advocates Surendra Landge and Azad Gupta stated that no drugs were recovered from their client. They argued that he has been made an accused solely because he was in contact with the other accused and was their friend.
14 April,2026 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanA 65-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her son after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol in Maharashtra’s Thane city, police said on Tuesday. The police have arrested the 29-year-old accused in connection with the brutal attack that took place at his house in the Dhokali area in the early hours of Monday, an official said. Drinking addiction turns fatal The accused, Mangesh Rajkumar Sahib, frequently argued with his mother, Sangeeta Sahib, over his drinking habit, he added. “The accused would regularly demand money from his mother to purchase alcohol. On Monday, when she refused, Mangesh lost his temper and allegedly stabbed her multiple times with a knife,” the official said, quoting the FIR. Accused kills mother on spot The victim died on the spot, and the accused’s sister, a resident of Bhiwandi, lodged a complaint with the police, he said. The official said the Narpoli police in Bhiwandi registered a “zero FIR”, which was later transferred to the Kapurbawdi police station in Thane city, under whose jurisdiction the crime occurred. “The accused was arrested late on Monday night under Section 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),” the official added. Teen stabs his uncle and cousin to death during wedding procession over land dispute in Maharashtra's Wardha In a similar incident earlier in April, a land dispute took a violent turn in Maharashtra’s Wardha district, when a teenager allegedly stabbed his uncle and cousin to death during a wedding procession, police said. The incident occurred in Barbadi village at around 10.30 am, sparking panic among residents. According to police, an argument broke out between the teenager and his relatives—his uncle, Prabhakar Bhalme (50), and cousin Ritesh (24)—during the procession. In a sudden escalation, the suspect allegedly attacked both men with a knife in a fit of rage, killing them on the spot. Long-standing dispute suspected Officials said the family had been embroiled in a prolonged land dispute. Prima facie, the attack appears to be linked to the ongoing conflict, the news agency reported. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. (With PTI inputs)
14 April,2026 03:46 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentA late-night techno music concert at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon East turned fatal after two MBA students, including a woman, died and another remains critical, allegedly after consuming suspected narcotic substances during the event on Saturday. Police have arrested five people, including two friends of the victims, the event organiser and a NESCO staff member, as investigations point to drug distribution, underage alcohol access and multiple safety violations at the venue. Screengrabs from Instagram videos show the crowd enjoying the concert at NESCO Exhibition Centre on Saturday night. Pics/By Special Arrangement What is MDMA? Full name: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)Common names: Ecstasy, MollyType: Synthetic psychoactive drug How it affects the body . Increases energy and alertness. Produces euphoria and emotional warmth. Alters sensory perception (sound, light, touch) Health risks . Dehydration and overheating. Increased heart rate and blood pressure. Nausea, anxiety, confusion. Severe cases: organ failure, seizures, death Why it is dangerous at concerts . Crowded spaces and prolonged dancing increase dehydration risk. Often consumed with alcohol, compounding effects. Unknown purity or mixing with other substances Victims Deceased: Man, 28 Woman, 24Injured: Woman, 25, in ICU Timeline of events April 11 | 9:30 PMGroup of ~25 students from a reputed South Mumbai college attends “999999999 Music Concert” at NESCO Hall 05 During eventYellow pill (suspected MDMA) allegedly distributed and consumed. Victims continue dancing April 12 | 12:00–12:30 AMBreathlessness, dizziness and cramps reported 2:30 AMTwo women admitted to Trauma Care Hospital, Jogeshwari East. Both unfit to record statements 7:00 AMMan declared dead at Lifeline Hospital, Goregaon West Later on April 12One woman dies at Bombay HospitalOther remains critical What the survivor said . The injured woman stated she was given a “yellow pill” by her classmate. Said the others also consumed a similar pill. Group had attended together after booking passes online. “I do not remember what happened after that… when I last saw her [the deceased woman], she was fine and we were dancing,” the survivor said. Identified substance as suspected Ecstasy (MDMA), seen at similar events before Accused arrested . College student, 25, - allegedly gave drugs. Vihan aka Akash Samal, 31, - event organiser. Sunny Vinod Jain, 31, - NESCO event organiser/management. Balakrishnan Balram Kurup, 46, - internal security. Another college student, 24, – alleged supplier Arrest date: April 13, 2026Custody: 3 days police remand Key findings so far . Drug consumed suspected to be MDMA (Ecstasy). Narcotics allegedly distributed inside the venue. Event organisers failed to prevent drug use. Alcohol was allegedly served to individuals below 25 without permits. Event ran beyond permitted time (till ~12:30 AM vs 10:00 PM limit) NESCO statement “We extend our condolences to those affected. We understand the seriousness of the situation and are extending our full cooperation to the concerned authorities in their ongoing investigation. All relevant information and assistance are being provided to ensure that the facts are established at the earliest. At this stage, as the matter is under investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. We remain committed to supporting the authorities and upholding all safety and compliance standards,” a NESCO spokesperson said. Mobile phones worth lakhs were also stolen at Goregaon concert In a case of theft reported during a high-profile music concert, several mobile phones worth lakhs were allegedly stolen from attendees at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon East. According to the complaint filed at the Vanrai Police Station, a 28-year-old businessman residing at Malad West, Mumbai, attended a music concert at NESCO Warehouse, Goregaon East, on April 11, 2026. The event, held at Gate No. 1, Hall No. 5, witnessed a massive crowd of nearly 15,000 people. The complainant stated that he reached the venue around 9:15 PM with his mobile phone in his possession. However, at approximately 9:40 PM, he discovered that his phone, which was kept in his pocket, had gone missing. Despite searching the area, he could not locate the device. During inquiries at the venue, he came across other attendees from Chembur, Pune, Ulhas Nagar, Kalyan, Chinchookli Dindoshi, and others who had also allegedly fallen victim to similar thefts during the concert. Police said that multiple high-end smartphones, including iPhone 17, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Air models, were allegedly stolen from the crowded concert venue. The total value of the stolen devices is estimated to be around Rs 3.40 lakh. Based on the complaint, an offence has been registered against unknown persons for theft. The Vanrai Police have initiated an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage from the venue to identify the accused.
14 April,2026 11:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanWhat began as a familiar face offering prayers at a Vikhroli temple allegedly turned into a calculated property fraud, with a 52-year-old priest losing Rs 84 lakh after being lured into buying a flat in a Bhandup redevelopment project that the seller did not own. Police have booked a developer, his associate and bank officials, alleging that the accused built credibility through a bank-sanctioned home loan and selectively verified documents, before routing large sums through multiple accounts and concealing prior transfer of development rights. Role of bank officials under scanner . Loan sanctioned despite incomplete and selective verification. Outdated or invalid documents accepted. Prior transfer of development rights allegedly ignored. No-objection certificate accepted from an unauthorised individual At a glance Complainant: 52-year-old temple priest, Vikhroli Accused: Developer, associate, bank officials Project location: Bhandup redevelopment site Loan component: ~R33 lakhTimeline: 2021-2023 How the deal was made to look legitimate . Home loan of ~R33 lakh arranged via the accused’s contacts. Loan sanctioned and disbursed by bank officials. Payments made via bank transfers, cheques, and online modes What exposed the fraud Civil dispute filed in 2023 by original project stakeholders Probe revealed:. Flat belonged to an original member, not the accused. Development rights already transferred years earlier. Key facts concealed How the trust trap was built . Accused frequented the temple, befriended the priest (since 2021). Offered flat below market rate in a redevelopment project. Gained confidence through repeated interactions Where the money went . Funds routed to multiple third-party accounts. Transfers done on the accused’s instructions. Excuses of “financial issues” given when questioned Legal action . Case registered under cheating and criminal conspiracy. Probe underway into all accused, including bank officials. Money trail across multiple accounts is being traced
14 April,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThe Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against 13 people for allegedly cheating ten individuals of Rs 1.54 crore on the pretext of providing government jobs, an official said on Monday. According to PTI, all the accused are currently absconding, and efforts are underway to arrest them. The complainant, a construction contractor residing in Charkop, came into contact with the main accused, identified as Satish Wankhede, through a friend. Fake government job promises made Wankhede allegedly claimed that he had strong connections with senior officials in various government departments and could secure jobs without examinations. To gain trust, he reportedly shared fake appointment letters via WhatsApp, police said, the news agency reported. Money collected for multiple posts He promised jobs in the State Excise Department, Thane Municipal Corporation, and the State Legislature, demanding Rs 60 lakh in return. Out of this, Rs 20 lakh was taken as an advance. He further collected Rs 10 lakh for a Police Sub-Inspector post but failed to deliver. Subsequently, Wankhede and other accused targeted acquaintances of the complainant and organised meetings to lure more victims. Fake appointment letters exposed fraud When the promised jobs did not materialise, the accused issued fake appointment letters. Upon verification, the documents were found to be forged. Police said the magnitude of the fraud may increase as more victims come forward. An investigation is underway. Land-for-jobs scam case: SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav The Supreme Court on Monday declined to quash the CBI FIR in the alleged land-for-jobs case involving Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members, reported the PTI. A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh granted the 77-year-old former Bihar chief minister exemption from appearing before the trial court during the proceedings, the news agency reported. The top court permitted Yadav to raise the issue of the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act during the trial. Yadav has argued that the investigation, FIR and subsequent chargesheets are invalid due to the absence of prior sanction required under this provision, according to the PTI. (With PTI inputs)
13 April,2026 10:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 19-year-old was caught red-handed while allegedly stealing chocolates worth Rs 12,000 from a supermarket in Borivali West in the early hours of April 13. According to the complaint filed by Pravin Nagaram Chaudhary (19), a shopkeeper and resident of Ganesh Nagar, Charkop in Kandivali West, the incident occurred at his uncle’s shop, “Shri Ashapura Mataji Super Market”, located at Shop No. 33-34, Basil Grove, Garden Grove Complex, Chikuwadi, Borivali West. Chaudhary stated that he helps his uncle run the supermarket and usually opens the shop at 7:00 am, while his uncle closes it around 11:00 pm. On April 12, after closing the shop at around 11:00 pm, he, along with his sisters Rinku and Manju, went to sleep inside the premises. At approximately 4:00 am on April 13, he woke up after hearing suspicious noises. Upon checking the CCTV cameras installed in the shop, he noticed three unknown persons attempting to steal items from refrigerators placed outside the shutter, which contained cold drinks, ice cream, and chocolates. He immediately rushed outside and tried to catch the suspects. During the attempt, the accused pushed him and tried to flee. While two of them managed to escape, Chaudhary successfully apprehended one of the accused on the spot and alerted the police. The detained accused was identified as Shahid Nasir Khan (19), a resident of New Collector Compound, Malvani, Malad West. Police arrived at the scene and took the accused into custody. Upon inspection, it was found that chocolates worth approximately Rs12,000 had been stolen from the shop. A case has been registered against the accused for theft and dishonest intention. Further investigation is underway to trace the absconding accomplices.
13 April,2026 09:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane district of Maharashtra has dismissed a Rs 50 lakh compensation claim filed by the family of a 32-year-old dock worker who died in a crane accident in 2019, reported the PTI. The tribunal ruled that the victim had entered a restricted area without safety gear, contributing to the fatal incident. MACT member K P Shrikhande observed that although the death of Kiran Lahanu Korade was tragic, the family failed to establish rash or negligent operation by the crane driver, the news agency reported. The order, passed on April 8 and released on Monday, stated that the claim lacked sufficient evidence to hold the operator responsible. Incident occurred in restricted zone According to the PTI, the tribunal noted that the accident took place at a container freight station (CFS) in Dronagiri, Uran, within a designated “no man’s zone”. Korade, employed as a dock clerk, was found to have entered a prohibited area at the facility operated by Seabird Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. when the accident occurred on 3 May 2019. Safety warnings ignored According to the tribunal, the deceased had ignored clear safety instructions, including a warning sign on the crane advising individuals to maintain a distance of at least 10 metres, as per the PTI. It also noted that crane operators are typically focused on lifting and stacking heavy containers at height, making it difficult to notice unauthorised persons on the ground. Insurance company not liable The tribunal further ruled that New India Assurance Co. Ltd. was not liable to pay compensation due to a breach of policy conditions, reported the PTI. It was found that the crane driver did not possess the required authorisation on his driving licence, invalidating the insurance claim. The court acknowledged that the premises owner had already paid Rs 31 lakh to the victim’s wife as a full and final settlement. However, it clarified that such a settlement does not prevent a claimant from seeking statutory compensation. Despite this, the absence of negligence led the tribunal to declare the petition unmaintainable, the news agency reported. (with PTI inputs)
13 April,2026 02:41 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentTwo persons were booked for allegedly cheating devotees at the renowned Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik district, a police official said on Sunday, reported news agency PTI. The devotees were made to pay Rs 3,000 for "quick darshan", while the stipulated process involves buying a Rs 200 donation 'darshan pass', he said. "The incident took place on Saturday with two devotees who had come from Panchvati. They had taken the Rs 200 pass but the accused told them their turn would come after 4-5 hours due to the long queue. The accused took Rs 3000 and ensured the devotees got darshan in 10 minutes," the official said, reported PTI. Based on a complaint by the devotees, since they were not given receipts for the amount, Gotiram Manaji Peher and Abhishek Kadlag were booked under Bharatiya Naya Sanhita for cheating and other offences, the Trimbakeshwar police station official said, reported PTI. Pehre has been arrested, while efforts are on to nab Kadlag, who is on the run, the official added, reported PTI. The action was taken on the directions of principal district sessions judge RA Rokde, who had received such complaints about cheating of devotees in the name of quick darshan, the official said, reported PTI. Devotees must contact police if they encounter such issues, he added. 82-year-old woman cheated of Rs 73.3 lakh in 'digital arrest' scam In another case, an 82-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 73.3 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam after fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials threatened to implicate her in a fake terror case, police said on Sunday, reported PTI. The scammers allegedly intimidated the complainant, a resident of Kalyan, by claiming that her mobile phone number was linked to a Pakistani soldier involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, an official said, reported PTI. He said that the accused coerced the woman into making massive bank transfers over four days to clear her name in the case. The unidentified accused contacted the octogenarian from multiple mobile phone numbers between April 6 and 10, and she lodged a complaint with the Mahatma Phule Chowk police station on Friday after realising she had been duped, he said, reported PTI. "Under the pretext of 'verifying' her bank transactions to clear her name from the alleged terror case, the accused coerced the complainant into carrying out multiple online money transfers," he said, reported PTI. The complainant followed instructions sent to her on WhatsApp, transferring a total of Rs 73.3 lakh into various bank accounts provided by the scammers, the official said. While the police have identified five local mobile phone numbers used in the crime, a probe is underway to ascertain the identities and addresses of the accused, he said. (With inputs from PTI)
12 April,2026 09:43 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentRanganath Bhimrao Beligundu, an 83-year-old retired resident of Mulund East, was allegedly cheated of gold jewellery worth R1.1 lakh by a conman posing as a police officer on Wednesday evening. The incident took place around 7.30 pm near the fire brigade area at Gavhanpada in Mulund East, where the victim had gone for his routine walk. According to police, the accused approached him on a motorcycle, and introduced himself as a policeman. He even showed an ID card bearing the name “Ashok Patil”. The crook then warned the victim about recent incidents of senior citizens being robbed of gold ornaments. “He told me that elderly people are being targeted these days and asked why I was wearing gold while walking. He said it was not safe and that I should remove it immediately,” Beligundu said. The accused then asked the elderly man to remove his gold chain and ring and place them in a piece of paper for safekeeping, claiming it would prevent any theft. While pretending to help him wrap the ornaments securely, he switched the original jewellery with fake items. “Only after I reached home and opened the packet did I realise that my jewellery had been replaced,” the victim said. Officers from Navghar police said the accused appears to be between 30 and 40 years old, of medium build and dark complexion. Rs 1.1 LThe value of the gold weighing 15 grams that was robbed
12 April,2026 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Vaishnavi ShettyThe Gorai Police have arrested two women for allegedly drugging a man and fleeing with valuables after befriending him through social media. The arrests have exposed a suspected gang targeting victims at resorts and lodges. According to police, the accused women are habitual offenders with multiple criminal cases registered against them under the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate. How the crime unfolded The complainant, a 43-year-old bank manager, stated that he came in contact with one of the accused, identified as Hani Thakur alias Bimaladevi Shravankumar Singh, 30, through a social networking app in July 2025. The two began chatting and later exchanged phone numbers. On August 17, 2025, they met at Andheri railway station and went to a restaurant and bar, where they consumed alcohol and grew closer. The woman later suggested a trip to Gorai for a night stay. On August 30, 2025, the complainant booked a room at a resort in Gorai. He met the woman at Borivli station, where she was accompanied by another woman, identified as Ruth Lucas Naidu, 28. The trio then proceeded to the resort. That night, they drank and ordered food. The complainant alleged that he fell asleep around 10 pm, after which both women fled the room. When he woke up the next morning, both women were missing. Upon checking, he found several valuables stolen, worth Rs 4.20 lakh in total. Cop speak Under the guidance of DCP Sandeep Jadhav Zone XI, senior inspector Mahesh Nivatkar PSI Bharat Poul began the investigation. “The duo are professional criminals involved in multiple cases of targeting men through social media, intoxicating them, and robbing valuables at hotels and resorts. The duo were booked and arrested today they remanded in judicial custody,” said an officer from Gorai police station. Fear of stigma The victim initially refrained from filing a complaint due to fear of social stigma. However, in March 2026, he came across social media reports stating that the same women had been arrested in similar cheating and theft cases at Kashimira and Mandvi police stations. On seeing the report, he approached the Gorai Police Station and lodged a formal complaint.
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