Two suspects were arrested for allegedly robbing a passenger at Andheri railway station in Mumbai at knife point by the railway cops and handed over to the Government Railway Police (GRP) for further action, officials said on Wednesday. The accused were nabbed by the Crime Prevention and Detection Squad (CPDS), a specialised team within the Railway Protection Force (RPF). According to the officials, the incident took place on the night of January 30, 2026, on the railway bridge on the eastern side of Andheri station. The complainant, Mohammad Siraj Ansari (22), told police that he was standing on the railway bridge with his friends at around 9.30 pm when three unknown men stopped them. The accused allegedly falsely accused him of supplying ganja. One of them threatened him with a knife and warned that he would kill him if he did not cooperate. The attackers allegedly snatched his Vivo Y31 mobile phone, worth Rs 16,499, and also took his Union Bank ATM card. The victim was forced to reveal his ATM PIN, after which Rs 10,500 was withdrawn from his bank account. CCTV footage helps identify suspects On January 31, the victim approached the GRP with a memo to view CCTV footage. Based on his statement, the CPDS team examined CCTV cameras near the spot. The complainant clearly identified all three suspects seen in the footage as the men involved in the robbery, officials said. During routine patrolling on February 3, the CPDS team — including constables Anuj, Shailendra, Deepak and Ankit — spotted two of the three suspects in the Andheri station area. The suspects were detained and taken to the RPF post at Andheri, where Sub-Inspector Mukesh Tyagi questioned them. The two youths were identified as Ayan Ismail Shaikh (19) and Abhishek Bablu Kewat (19). After being shown the CCTV footage, both allegedly admitted their presence in the video but failed to give satisfactory answers about the crime. Probe ongoing The accused were later handed over to GRP Andheri for further legal proceedings. On February 4, 2026, GRP Andheri registered an FIR under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in connection with the robbery. Further investigation is underway, said an official.
04 February,2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTwo people were injured after a gas-filled bundle of balloons exploded inside a lift of a building in Mumbai's Goregaon, officials said on Wednesday, adding the the police has launched a probe into the matter. According to the police, the incident took place on February 2, 2026, at around 10:30 pm. "Two people sustained serious burn injuries after a bunch of air-filled balloons exploded inside a lift at a residential building in Goregaon West," a police said. The injured have been identified as Himani Gagan Tapariya (21), a student from Surat in Gujarat and Raju Kumar Mahto (25), a resident of Andheri West. Police said that Tapariya suffered burns to her right hand, neck and abdomen, while Mahto sustained burns to his face. What happened Tapariya had travelled to Mumbai for an admission interview and was heading to her aunt’s residence on the 10th floor of Anmol Tower. She entered the lift when Mahto and his associates also boarded, carrying 10 to 12 air-filled balloons. Mahto reportedly works for an event management company that supplies balloons and decorations for parties. As the lift ascended, the balloons suddenly exploded, causing panic and severe injuries to both occupants. A 21-year-old woman was seriously injured after air-filled balloons exploded inside a lift in Goregaon West, Mumbai, on February 2 around 10.30 pm. The woman, Himani Gagan Tapariya from Surat, had entered the lift at Anmol Tower when an unidentified man carrying 10–12 balloons… pic.twitter.com/9RhEKHy8NM — Mid Day (@mid_day) February 4, 2026 Police said the balloons were allegedly ordered by Arpit Jain, a resident of Room No. 1003, Anmol Tower. A preliminary inquiry revealed that Mahto was not provided with any safety equipment while handling the balloons. A police officer said the incident appears to have been caused by negligence and careless conduct on the part of the employer. Cops begin probe Based on Tapariya’s statement, the Goregaon Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The employer, Tripurari Kumar Jaisawal, has been booked in connection with the incident. Both injured individuals were rushed to separate hospitals and are currently undergoing treatment and an investigation was underway, police said.
04 February,2026 09:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanIn a major crackdown on illegal foreign nationals in Palghar district of Maharashtra, the police on Wednesday detained 109 Nigerians for verification of documents in the Nalasopara East area and recovered nearly 2 kg of cocaine during the operation, an official said, reported news agency PTI. None of the detainees has reportedly so far been able to produce valid travel or residential documents, the official added. The operation was carried out by teams of the Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police, that launched a combing drive in the area at around 6 am, Deputy Commissioner of Police Poornima Chowgule-Shringi said, reported PTI. “At one location, we seized 2 kg of cocaine from a person, and an offence is being registered,” she said. Foreign nationals, including those from Nigeria, Uganda and Ghana, living in areas such as Nalasopara, Achole and Tulinj have allegedly repeatedly been found to be involved in drug peddling, the official said. “Several of these foreign nationals have been found to be involved in drug peddling, and it recently came to light that they have also set up illegal shops. The Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation had information about these activities. Hence, we initiated coordinated action against drugs and illegal establishments,” Chowgule-Shringi said, reported PTI. Police gave the detained persons an opportunity to produce their travel and residential documents, she said, adding, “So far, not a single person has been able to show valid documents. Those who can produce legal documents will be allowed to stay, while those who fail to do so will face further legal action, including repatriation.” Foreign nationals prefer areas in the outer skirts due to low property rents, she added. Thane woman held after call detail records reveal links to Rs 27 crore mephedrone seizure An alleged woman drug peddler with multiple cases registered against her has been arrested in connection with the seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 27 crore in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Rubina Niyazu Sheikh, was arrested from the Mumbra area of Thane following investigations into the drug haul, in which five persons were taken into custody last month, an official said. Role exposed through call records: Cops Her involvement surfaced after an analysis of call detail records (CDRs) of the arrested accused and other wanted persons showed that she was in frequent contact with them, he added. According to police, the accused allegedly received consignments of mephedrone and supplied them in Mumbai and adjoining areas. Sheikh had earlier come under the scanner after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested her and her associate, Neelofer Sherali Cendole, from a dargah in Raigad district. Following the arrests, drugs, gold and more than Rs 1 crore in cash were recovered from her Bandra residence, the official said. Last month, the Mumbra police seized 13 kg of mephedrone valued at Rs 27.2 crore and arrested five persons, including four suppliers from Madhya Pradesh. The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) is likely to be invoked against Sheikh and her associates, the official added, noting that more arrests are likely in the case. (With PTI inputs)
04 February,2026 06:34 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentThe Navi Mumbai Police in Maharashtra has cracked down on organised vehicle theft, busting two separate vehicle-lifting rackets, arresting five accused, and recovering 43 stolen vehicles worth more than Rs 46 lakh, officials said. The operation was conducted by the Navi Mumbai Police's Crime Branch. The recovered vehicles include motorcycles and autorickshaws stolen from Navi Mumbai and neighbouring districts. The operations were carried out following specific instructions from Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe, Joint Commissioner Sanjay Yenpure, Additional Commissioner (Crime) Deepak Sakore, and Deputy Commissioner (Crime) Sachin Gunjal. Police were directed to intensify action against the rising number of two-wheeler and autorickshaw thefts in Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas. Habitual vehicle thief with 92 cases arrested In the first case, the Crime Branch arrested Nasir Sadiq Khan (58) from the Kharghar police station area in connection with CR No. 490/2025. Police said Khan is a habitual offender with over 92 previous vehicle theft cases registered against him. Investigations revealed that he used his experience working in garages to steal motorcycles, erase engine and chassis numbers, and sell the vehicles after destroying identification marks. Based on CCTV footage and technical analysis, police recovered 17 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 5.82 lakh. This led to the detection of 14 theft cases registered at Kharghar and APMC police stations. Police also seized tools used to tamper with vehicle numbers. Four-member gang held in another operation In a second major operation, the Crime Branch arrested four accused from Dombivli and Kalyan for stealing motorcycles and autorickshaws across Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mumbai, and Raigad districts. The accused were identified as Santosh Lakshman Dole (45), Laxman Tripunna Masalkar (34), Sanjeev Gangaram Saxena (52), and Kailas Khetaji Chaudhary (38). Police said the gang watched vehicle theft videos on social media, stole vehicles, replaced original number plates with fake plates, and sold them by posing as genuine owners. 26 vehicles recovered, 23 cases detected Acting on technical inputs and CCTV footage, police laid a trap at Dombivli East and arrested the accused on 28 January 2026. Further investigation led to the recovery of 26 stolen vehicles, including 21 motorcycles and five autorickshaws, worth around Rs 40.46 lakh. This resulted in the detection of 23 theft cases registered at various police stations in Navi Mumbai, Thane city, Mumbai, and Raigad. Probe continues Prerna Kate, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), CBD-Belapur, said efforts were underway to trace the owners of three unclaimed vehicles. She added that further investigations are ongoing to identify links with other vehicle theft syndicates operating in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
04 February,2026 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghScattered clumps of hair found at the crime scene constituted “clinching evidence” to show that Mumbai teenager Jhanvi Kukreja was brutally assaulted before being murdered in 2021, a city court held while sentencing her friend Shree Jogdhankar to life imprisonment in the case. The court had, however, acquitted the victim’s other friend and co-accused, Diya Padalkar, observing that her “complicity in the commission of the crime” was doubtful. The sentence was pronounced on January 31, while the detailed order was made available on Tuesday. Kukreja (19) was killed on January 1, 2021, in a building at Khar in western Mumbai while attending a New Year’s Eve party. According to police, she was assaulted on the staircase and murdered after the party on the building’s terrace. The prosecution alleged that the teenager was dragged down the stairs from the fifth floor after a fight broke out among the three friends over Jogdhankar’s intimacy with Padalkar. Additional Sessions Judge Satyanarayan Navandar convicted Jogdhankar for murder under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code. Khar NYE murder: Violent scuffle took place on staircase, concludes court In the reasoned order, the court concluded that a violent scuffle took place on the staircase between the eighth and second floors of the building as the group was leaving the terrace. While there were no eyewitnesses to the actual killing, the judge relied on what he described as a “complete chain of circumstances”. The court rejected the defence theory of an accidental fall or suicide, noting that Jogdhankar’s failure to raise an alarm or assist the victim was highly incriminating. “These arguments cannot be accepted. The mental state of the deceased was not such as would lead her to commit suicide. There was no reason for a young girl to end her life,” the court ruled. It further observed that had the incident been suicidal or accidental, the conduct of accused No 1 would have been entirely different. “He would not have left the spot without attending to the deceased. Instead, the accused would have raised an alarm, called other partygoers and made efforts to save her life,” the court said. The judge also noted that the victim would not have “sustained numerous injuries as noted in the post-mortem report” had it been an accidental fall or suicide. Khar NYE murder: Court cites clumps of hair as ‘clinching evidence’ of assault; rejects FIR delay claims Further, the court said there was no explanation for large amounts of the victim’s hair being found scattered at the scene. Bunches of hair recovered from the spot and on the staircases of the second and first floors indicated a fierce assault, the court observed. “The scattered bunches of hair are clinching evidence of violence, showing how brutally she was assaulted just before her fall,” it said. The defence argument regarding delay in the registration of the FIR was also rejected, with the court holding that the police had followed a proper course of investigation. Police officers first conducted a preliminary inquiry by gathering material from witnesses present at the party and, after arriving at a tentative conclusion, registered the FIR, the court noted. “No intention to delay the registration of the FIR can be attributed either to the police machinery or to the victim in the case,” it added. 'Shree Jogdhankar assaulted Jhanvi Kukreja, pushed her from staircase' On the basis of evidence on record, the court held that the victim appeared to have been pushed or thrown from the staircase, resulting in fatal head injuries. During the fight, Jogdhankar furiously assaulted Kukreja, pulled her hair and ultimately pushed her from the staircase, the court said. The judge observed that if a person is pushed or thrown from the second floor, there is every possibility of death, and hence the act committed by Jogdhankar “amounts to murder”. The court also emphasised that Jogdhankar’s post-incident conduct played a crucial role in establishing his guilt. It noted that he failed to give details of his injuries and provided a false history to the doctor treating him at the hospital. When contacted by friends after the incident, Jogdhankar remained “cool-headed and indifferent” and did not mention the victim’s fall, the court said. “All these activities of the accused No. 1 post-incident are suggestive of his culpability,” it ruled. As far as Padalkar was concerned, the judge said the prosecution had proved her presence at the scene of the crime, but her “complicity in the commission of the crime” had not been established. No common intention between the two accused to commit murder was proved, and therefore Padalkar was entitled to the benefit of doubt, the court held. (With PTI inputs)
04 February,2026 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe word Masoom is synonymous with terror in the narrow lanes of Goregaon’s Dindoshi area, where a 26-year-old self-styled don bearing this ironic nom de guerre allegedly carried out thefts and robberies at knifepoint, creating an atmosphere of fear so overpowering that residents hesitated to approach the police. For locals, the nightmare finally ended on January 31, after the accused, whose real name is Sabir Islam Sheikh, was arrested in connection with a violent robbery executed on Republic Day. The robbery According to police, on the day of the incident, the 52-year-old complainant, who works as a waiter at an eatery in Aarey Milk Colony, was returning home on his motorcycle. The accused was arrested in Santosh Nagar, Goregaon East, in the evening of January 31. Representation Pic/iStock The complainant stated that after parking his bike near his Santosh Nagar residence, an unknown man tripped him, abused him, and robbed him of '1500 in cash and his Aadhaar card at knifepoint. The accused also claimed to be a local don and issued threats to intimidate the victim. When the complainant’s 18-year-old son intervened, the accused allegedly slashed the former’s right hand before fleeing. A case was subsequently registered at the Dindoshi police station under Sections 311, 309(6), 351, and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 37(1)(A)/135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. Acting on an informer’s tip, under the supervision of Senior Inspector Mahendra Shinde, PSI Ajit Desai, along with his detection team, apprehended Masoom in Santosh Nagar around 6.32 pm. During a personal search, they recovered cash, an Aadhaar card and a folding knife with a sharp blade, allegedly used in the crime. Masoom was produced before the Borivli metropolitan magistrate court, and he is in judicial custody. Criminal history Police revealed that Masoom is a history-sheeter with at least 11 previous criminal cases registered against him, including offences related to theft, housebreaking, robbery, and possession of weapons. Records show that he has been convicted in four cases by various courts. A police source said that the accused had created an atmosphere of terror in the area and projected himself as the local don. On several occasions, after forcibly taking money and valuables from people’s pockets, he allegedly threatened to kill them if they approached the police. Due to the fear he instilled, many victims refrained from coming forward to lodge complaints. “He is a repeat offender and poses a danger to public safety. He would snatch mobile phones and cash from passers-by, and if anyone resisted, he would threaten them by brandishing a knife,” the source said. Further investigation is underway to determine whether he was involved in other similar crimes and whether he had accomplices, said an officer.
04 February,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanKurar police have busted a gang masquerading as packers and movers that allegedly targted television actress Khushi Chaudhary and fled with her household valuables. While one gang member has been arrested, two others remain absconding, police said. According to the complaint filed by Neha Nareshkumar Malik alias Khushi Chaudhary, 27, the accused allegedly lured her with attractive relocation charges for transporting her household goods to her native place Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, but instead vanished with her belongings, including valuable antiques, boutique items, paintings and personal effects. Online trust, offline fraud The actress contacted ‘Infield Logistic Packers and Movers’ in December 2025 after finding the company through an online platform. The firm’s owner, Vaibhav Singh, gained her confidence by quoting reasonable shifting charges. Kurar police with recovered goods. Pics/By Special Arrangement On January 4, 2026, workers arrived at her Malad East residence, packed her belongings including clothes, makeup kits, shoes, bags, paintings and mirrors into 18 boxes, and issued a bill of Rs 11,700, which she paid online via QR code. However, the next day, Singh sent a revised bill of Rs 25,506, claiming the cost had increased due to the weight and size of the consignment. When the actress questioned the discrepancy and asked for her goods to be returned, the accused allegedly refused and began giving evasive responses, raising her suspicion. Despite repeated follow-ups, the goods were neither delivered nor returned, prompting the actress to approach the police. A police officer said, “Based on technical surveillance and investigation, Kurar police traced the stolen goods to a godown in the Sakinaka-Chandivli area.” A raid was conducted on January 28, 2025, leading to the recovery of the actress’s household items and the arrest of Vijay Ramavatar Pal, 40, a labourer by profession and an active member of the gang, said the officer. The items were returned to the actress in Malad on Monday (February 2, 2026), said police. Police said Pal was directly involved in packing and transporting the goods from the actress’s residence. Prime accused Vaibhav Singh and another accomplice are currently on the run, said police. The investigation was conducted under the guidance of DCP Mahesh Chimate, senior inspector Sanjeev Tavde, API Dayanand Pawar, PSI Avinash Nalawade HC Ajay Kadam, Tanaji More, constables Sagar Pawar, Ramesh Khandvi, Shankar Sonawane, Baban Rathod, Shrikant Gore, Santosh Phadtare, Ganesh Satpute, and woman constable Shilpa Patil. ‘Mumbai Police ko salaam’ Speaking to mid-day, Chaudhary thanked the Mumbai Police for swift action. “Mumbai Police ko salaam. Kurar police worked tirelessly to expose the gang and safely recover all my belongings. Many of the items were extremely valuable and irreplaceable,” said the actress. She also urged citizens to verify the credentials of packers and movers before availing such services, warning that fraudsters are increasingly misusing online platforms to target unsuspecting victims.
04 February,2026 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanA 38-year-old Mumbai Police constable, Ankit Shashikant Surve, was critically injured after being thrown off the Lower Parel flyover in Mumbai following a road accident on Tuesday evening, police officials said. Surve, who is attached to the Bandra police station, was returning home after completing nakabandi duty. He had been deployed earlier in the day outside actor Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments in Bandra West as part of security arrangements. Police sources said Surve left duty earlier than scheduled as his wife was unwell. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 5 pm when Surve reached the Lower Parel flyover near Phoenix Mall. “A mini tempo driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with Surve’s motorcycle,” a police source said. Thrown 25–30 feet from flyover Due to the impact, Surve was reportedly thrown nearly 25 to 30 feet off the flyover. Local residents immediately rushed to help and took him to KEM Hospital, where he was initially admitted. He was later shifted to Wockhardt Hospital for specialised treatment. Multiple fractures, condition critical A senior police officer confirmed that Surve sustained multiple fractures and remains in critical condition. The NM Joshi Marg police have registered an FIR in connection with the incident and launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the crash.
03 February,2026 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaAn alleged woman drug peddler with multiple cases registered against her has been arrested in connection with the seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 27 crore in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Rubina Niyazu Sheikh, was arrested from the Mumbra area of Thane following investigations into the drug haul, in which five persons were taken into custody last month, an official said. Role exposed through call records: Cops Her involvement surfaced after an analysis of call detail records (CDRs) of the arrested accused and other wanted persons showed that she was in frequent contact with them, he added. According to police, the accused allegedly received consignments of mephedrone and supplied them in Mumbai and adjoining areas. Sheikh had earlier come under the scanner after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested her and her associate, Neelofer Sherali Cendole, from a dargah in Raigad district. Following the arrests, drugs, gold and more than Rs 1 crore in cash were recovered from her Bandra residence, the official said. Last month, the Mumbra police seized 13 kg of mephedrone valued at Rs 27.2 crore and arrested five persons, including four suppliers from Madhya Pradesh. The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) is likely to be invoked against Sheikh and her associates, the official added, noting that more arrests are likely in the case. Wildlife influencer arrested in Rs 2.6 crore drug trafficking case Meanwhile, in an another case, Chhattisgarh Police last week busted a Rs 2.6 crore ganja trafficking racket under Operation Nishchay, allegedly led by a man who projected himself online as a snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist. Wildlife experts in Maharashtra have now demanded a thorough probe to determine whether the influencer, known as ‘Sarpamitra Akash Jadhav’, was also involved in the illegal capture, supply or trafficking of snakes and other wild animals in the state. Experts seek wider probe Advocate Pawan Sharma, founder and president of RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare), told mid-day that the illegal exchange of snake species has been prevalent among certain “sarpamitras” and snake handlers for decades. “There has been information in the past about king cobras and other protected species being brought to Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, according to Forest Department sources,” Sharma said. “It is no secret that wildlife trafficking has long been linked with other organised crimes such as narcotics, arms smuggling, hawala operations and underworld networks. These syndicates operate in a highly sophisticated and low-profile manner. There is an urgent need for a multi-jurisdictional task force with proper infrastructure and manpower to curb such crimes,” he added. Sharma said a detailed investigation across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region would likely reveal more links and individuals involved.
03 February,2026 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday said that it has filed a police complaint after it was found that some individuals were illegally collecting parking fees at a car park near Hutatma Chowk that is meant to be free of charge, officials said. The incident took place at Hutatma Chowk No. 2 vehicle parking area in the A Ward of the Mumbai civic body. The parking facility is operated by the BMC on a temporary and free basis for the public. Civic officials said that they discovered that certain individuals were unauthorisedly collecting parking charges from motorists at the site. Following this, the BMC lodged a formal complaint at the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar (MRA) Marg Police Station in south Mumbai. "An FIR has been registered in connection with the complaint," an official said. BMC's appeal to citizens The BMC has urged citizens not to pay parking fees at the site since the parking is free for the motorists at the location. The Mumbai civic body said that the action will be taken against anyone found collecting charges illegally. Probe underway According to sources, the police have launched a probe into the matter and was further conducting investigations to find the whereabouts of two suspects named in the FIR. "The FIR was registered on Saturday against two suspects," said an official. Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project: Mumbai Police issues traffic restrictions Meanwhile, as part of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project works, Mumbai Police on Monday issued traffic restrictions in Oshiwara and Goregaon areas of the city, sharing a list of alternative routes for motorists. According to an official traffic notification, traffic restrictions will be imposed on S.V. Road in Mumbai’s western suburbs due to flyover construction work over the Oshiwara Nala. The work is part of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project and will involve the installation of heavy girders, police said. “Within the jurisdiction of the Oshiwara and Goregaon Traffic Division, work is scheduled to commence for the installation of girders over the Oshiwara Nallah on S.V. Road as part of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project. Due to the heavy equipment and machinery required for the said work, there is a likelihood of traffic congestion and obstruction at the site. Therefore, from the viewpoint of public safety, to ensure the smooth movement of traffic in the area and the proper regulation of vehicular flow, the following temporary changes in traffic arrangements have been implemented," the police said. The restrictions will be in force every night from 00:00 hours to 05:00 hours starting 21/1/2026 to 31/03/2026, officials said. Both carriageways of S.V. Road, between Ram Mandir Junction and Relief Road, will be closed to all vehicles during night hours, the traffic police notification said. The closure is necessary due to the movement of heavy machinery, construction equipment and materials at the site, police said.
03 February,2026 09:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPolice have arrested a woman and detained a juvenile girl in connection with the death of an unidentified man following an altercation in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. The incident occurred on Sunday in Bhiwandi town after a quarrel broke out between the man, aged around 40, and the two accused over some issue, assistant police inspector Jayshree Anawane said, reported PTI. The accused -- an 18-year-old woman and the juvenile aged 17 -- allegedly pushed the man down from the slab of a police chowkie located at Dhamankar Naka, the official said, reported PTI. The man fell and sustained grievous injuries. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment, where he died after a few hours, she said. The police initially registered an FIR on charges of quarrel and causing serious injuries, but after the man's death, it was converted to a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the official said. Further investigation into the case was underway. Young man found dead under suspicious circumstances, cops register murder case In another case, the police registered a case of murder against an unidentified person after an 18-year-old youth was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Prabhadevi area of Mumbai, an official said on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Anshu Verma, a resident of Kamgar Nagar. According to police, serious injury marks were later found on his face and neck, reported PTI. On Saturday night, Verma was found lying unconscious near the gate of Kamgar Nagar in an intoxicated condition. He was taken to his room, which was visited by his employer, Akshay Patil, police said, reported PTI. According to police, no visible injury marks were initially noticed, and there were no signs of any untoward incident. However, when Verma didn't wake up in the early hours of Sunday, he was rushed to KEM Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. During the postmortem examination, doctors found deep assault injuries on his face and prominent reddish pressure marks on the neck, indicating possible strangulation. In his complaint, Patil alleged that after he left the room, an unknown person may have entered the premises and brutally assaulted Verma before strangling him to death, reported PTI. Based on the complaint, Dadar police have registered a case of murder against an unidentified accused. CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas is being examined, reported PTI. Police said the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the final post-mortem report is received. (With inputs from PTI)
03 February,2026 12:23 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
