Police have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his wife to death at their home in Thane city of Maharashtra, and attempting to destroy evidence by cleaning the crime scene, officials said on Thursday. According to the new agency PTI, the incident took place around 9:30 pm on February 3 in the Mumbra area. The accused, Dinesh Ramesh Vyas, attacked his wife Meena with a sharp weapon in the drawing room of their house, inflicting grievous injuries that proved fatal, senior inspector Anil Shinde of Mumbra police station said. “After committing the crime, he tried to wash away the bloodstains with water in an attempt to destroy evidence,” Shinde added, reported news agency PTI. The accused has been taken into police custody for further investigation. Man rapes and impregnates speech, hearing-impaired daughter; held In another crime news, a 50-year-old conservancy worker from South Mumbai was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 20-year-old speech- and hearing-impaired daughter and impregnating her, police said, according to PTI. The arrest came after DNA tests on 17 samples collected from the area confirmed his biological link to the foetus, the official added. Hospital authorities immediately informed the police, following which a case of rape was registered against unidentified persons, the official added. “During the probe, her father, a sweeper, denied sexually abusing the 20-year-old. The man also has two other children, including a daughter, who are speech- and hearing-impaired. He came under suspicion after failing to lodge a complaint regarding the victim. Two others were also arrested from the locality after their roles came to light,” the official said, reported PTI. “The forensic science lab report received on January 27 confirmed a DNA match linking the victim's father to the foetus. He was arrested and later produced before a court that remanded him in judicial custody. The roles of other suspects are under investigation,” the official added. “Two persons arrested for sexually assaulting the victim were among the 17 whose samples were collected for DNA testing. The incident came to light on September 22 last year, when the victim complained of stomach pain to her grandmother through gestures. She was admitted to a hospital in the city, where it was found that she was five months pregnant,” he said, reported PTI. (With PTI inputs)
05 February,2026 10:44 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentPolice have booked a yet to be identified elderly man for allegedly making obscene gestures at a woman travelling in a Mumbai local train, officials said on Thursday. The incident took place when the woman was reportedly travelling in the ladies’ compartment of a local train. The police said that an it has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the unidentified elderly man and further probing the matter, reported the PTI. The incident reportedly took place on Tuesday during the train’s journey between Dadar and Mulund stations. According to police, the woman was travelling in the ladies’ compartment when she noticed the man standing in the adjacent coach meant for persons with disabilities. The man allegedly made obscene gestures towards her during the journey. When the train reached Mulund station, the woman attempted to confront him, but the accused fled from the spot. GRP begins probe The woman later approached the Government Railway Police (GRP) at Thane and lodged a complaint. Based on her statement, an FIR was registered. Police said they are examining CCTV footage from Mulund railway station and nearby areas to identify and trace the accused. Man rapes and impregnates speech, hearing impaired daughter; held A 50-year-old conservancy worker from south Mumbai was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 20-year-old speech- and hearing-impaired daughter and impregnating her, police said, according to PTI. The arrest came after DNA tests on 17 samples collected from the area confirmed his biological link to the foetus, the official added. “Two persons arrested for sexually assaulting the victim were among the 17 whose samples were collected for DNA testing. The incident came to light on September 22 last year, when the victim complained of stomach pain to her grandmother through gestures. She was admitted to a hospital in the city, where it was found that she was five months pregnant,” he said, reported PTI. Hospital authorities immediately informed the police, following which a case of rape was registered against unidentified persons, the official added. “During the probe, her father, a sweeper, denied sexually abusing the 20-year-old. The man also has two other children, including a daughter, who are speech- and hearing-impaired. He came under suspicion after failing to lodge a complaint regarding the victim. Two others were also arrested from the locality after their roles came to light,” the official said, reported PTI. “The forensic science lab report received on January 27 confirmed a DNA match linking the victim's father to the foetus. He was arrested and later produced before a court that remanded him in judicial custody. The roles of other suspects are under investigation,” the official added. (with PTI inputs)
05 February,2026 10:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 50-year-old conservancy worker from south Mumbai was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 20-year-old speech- and hearing-impaired daughter and impregnating her, police said, according to PTI. The arrest came after DNA tests on 17 samples collected from the area confirmed his biological link to the foetus, the official added. “Two persons arrested for sexually assaulting the victim were among the 17 whose samples were collected for DNA testing. The incident came to light on September 22 last year, when the victim complained of stomach pain to her grandmother through gestures. She was admitted to a hospital in the city, where it was found that she was five months pregnant,” he said, reported PTI. Hospital authorities immediately informed the police, following which a case of rape was registered against unidentified persons, the official added. “During the probe, her father, a sweeper, denied sexually abusing the 20-year-old. The man also has two other children, including a daughter, who are speech- and hearing-impaired. He came under suspicion after failing to lodge a complaint regarding the victim. Two others were also arrested from the locality after their roles came to light,” the official said, reported PTI. “The forensic science lab report received on January 27 confirmed a DNA match linking the victim's father to the foetus. He was arrested and later produced before a court that remanded him in judicial custody. The roles of other suspects are under investigation,” the official added. Class 8 girl raped, impregnated by neighbour in Gurugram In another similar shocking incident, a Class 8 girl was allegedly raped and impregnated by her neighbour in Gurugram's Sector 10, police said on Thursday, reported PTI. The incident, which reportedly occurred last month, came to light on Monday when the 14-year-old complained of severe abdominal pain. She was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed her pregnancy and alerted the authorities. According to PTI, the girl is currently undergoing treatment and recorded her statement before a magistrate late Tuesday evening. Following her complaint, an FIR was registered against the accused under the POCSO Act at Sector 10 police station. Police identified the accused as a 19-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who worked as a helper in the same company as the victim’s mother. He reportedly lived alone in a rented accommodation near the girl’s house and fled to evade arrest. “The accused is currently absconding. Our teams are conducting raids, and he will be arrested soon,” a senior police officer said, reported PTI. (With PTI inputs)
05 February,2026 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Mumbai court on Thursday remanded five accused, arrested in connection with the filmmaker Rohit Shetty firing case, to police custody until February 11, reported the PTI. All five were produced before a magistrate’s court, where the police sought their custody for further investigation. The court granted the request, observing that the offence was serious and that investigators required adequate time to probe the case. Police informed the court that the accused were acting on the instructions of Shubham Lonkar, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who is currently wanted in the case. Officials said the accused were in regular contact with Lonkar, who is also wanted in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in October 2024 and the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan’s house in April 2024, according to the PTI. Police have so far arrested five people in the case. Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18) and Swapnil Sakat (23) were arrested on Sunday. The fifth accused, Asaram Fasale, was taken into custody on Thursday. A pistol, three magazines and an air gun were recovered from one of the accused, police said. Shots were fired at Shetty's Juhu house The firing incident took place at around 12.45 am on Sunday at Rohit Shetty’s nine-storey residential building in Mumbai’s Juhu area. At least five rounds were fired at the first floor of the building, with one bullet hitting the glass of a gym located inside the premises. No injuries were reported. Police said they are continuing their investigation to identify the full conspiracy behind the attack and to trace the wanted accused. Shubham Lonkar still at large Meanwhile, investigators have found that the arrested accused were in contact with Shubham Lonkar, a resident of Akola, who police say masterminded the firing. Lonkar later claimed responsibility for the attack through social media posts. He still remains at large. He was arrested by Akola police in January 2024 in a weapons supply case and later released on bail. Lonkar was also named as an accused in the Baba Siddique murder case in October 2024 and was suspected in the earlier firing incident outside Salman Khan’s residence.
05 February,2026 07:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Bombay High Court on Thursday rejected a plea by jailed gangster Abu Salem seeking parole, after he expressed his inability to pay the police escort charges required by prison authorities, reported the PTI. Abu Salem is currently serving a 25-year jail sentence in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. Salem had applied for emergency parole to travel to his native village in Uttar Pradesh following the death of his elder brother, Abu Hakim Ansari, in November last year. He said he wished to attend the last rites and related mourning rituals. A division bench comprising Justices Ajay Gadkari and Shyam Chandak dismissed the plea after Salem’s lawyer told the court that his client could not afford the high security escort charges demanded by the authorities, according to the PTI. During an earlier hearing, Salem’s lawyer had informed the court that he would not be able to pay more than Rs 1 lakh towards escort expenses. The court had then observed that Salem “cannot bargain” and would have to pay the full mandatory charges if he wanted parole. Based on this submission, the bench refused to grant him relief. Jail authorities had earlier rejected request In his petition filed in December 2025, the gangster said his application was delayed due to the court’s Christmas vacation. He stated that he had applied for a 14-day emergency parole on November 15, shortly after his brother’s death, as per the PTI. However, jail authorities rejected his request on November 20. Abu Salem also pointed out that since his arrest in November 2005, he has largely remained in custody and was granted short parole only after the deaths of his mother and stepmother, as per the PTI. Convictions in multiple serious cases Abu Salem was extradited from Portugal to India on November 11, 2005, after a prolonged legal process. He is a convicted accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. In a separate case, a special TADA court sentenced him to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of Mumbai-based builder Pradeep Jain. Maharashtra govt had opposed Salem's parole Earlier, Maharashtra govt has opposed the parole of gangster Abu Salem and told the Bombay High Court that he would flee if granted it, reported the PTI. The state stated that granting parole to Abu Salem could lead to him absconding, which may cause serious diplomatic issues between India and Portugal, the country from which he was extradited. In an affidavit filed before the court last month, the state opposed Salem’s plea seeking 14 days of parole following the death of his elder brother. The government said that, at most, Salem could be granted two days of emergency parole, according to the PTI. When the petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices A S Gadkari and Shyam Chandak, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said it was the prosecuting agency in the case and therefore should be impleaded as a respondent. The CBI had further argued that granting parole or bail to Salem could lead to serious law and order problems, the news agency reported. (with PTI inputs)
05 February,2026 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Crime Branch of the Navi Mumbai Police has arrested three men for allegedly posing as police officers and robbing a gold buyer of Rs 13.25 lakh in Kharghar. The accused were nabbed after an intensive probe involving CCTV analysis and technical surveillance, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place on January 12, when the complainant and a witness were standing near a bank in Sector 20, Kharghar. The victim had come to purchase gold ornaments at a lower rate after being contacted by an agent named Raj. As the duo waited on the road, a white Ertiga car pulled up, and three men stepped out, claiming to be police officers. Officials said that the impersonators accused the victim of carrying illegal cash and forcibly seized her bag containing R13.25 lakh. They then pushed Raj inside the car before fleeing the spot. A case was registered at Kharghar police station under relevant sections of the BNS. Following the case, the Crime Branch launched a parallel investigation and scanned CCTV footage from the crime scene and nearby areas. Officers found that the Ertiga used in the crime had a fake number plate and that the accused had also used a motorcycle during the operation. Further technical analysis revealed the involvement of eight to ten persons in the conspiracy. Based on leads developed during the probe, police formed multiple teams and arrested two accused from Ghansoli on January 26 and another from CBD Belapur on January 27. The arrested accused have been identified as Vishal Bajirao Tupe, 35; Rohit Rajaram Shelar, 26; and Manoj Ankush Bhandari, 37, all residents of Navi Mumbai and Thane district. Officials said that following their arrest, the police recovered a white Maruti Ertiga worth Rs 15.14 lakh, a motorcycle, mobile phones, cash, and other incriminating material. Investigators also found that the accused have multiple criminal cases registered against them across multiple police stations, involving cheating, robbery, and criminal conspiracy.
05 February,2026 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghThe North Cyber Police have arrested three Pune-based men for allegedly cheating a Borivli-based businessman of '48.50 lakh by luring him into fake share market investment schemes promising high returns. According to the police, the accused were engaged in different businesses but joined a cyber fraud syndicate in search of easy money and part-time income. They allegedly provided bank accounts to route the cheated money and earned commissions in return. The complainant, a 43-year-old businessman working as an executive officer at the Diamond Market in BKC, received a phone call in October 2025 from an unknown woman identifying herself as “Riya”. She claimed to be associated with brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India and persuaded him to join a WhatsApp group titled Daily Recommendations 602. The group regularly shared stock tips, IPO updates, QIB investment options, and screenshots showing purported profits. To further gain his trust, the victim was later added, without his consent, to a so-called “VIP Study Group”. He was instructed to download a trading application named TMGPLUS through a shared link. The app closely resembled legitimate trading platforms and displayed fabricated profits, prompting the complainant to invest progressively larger amounts. Between November 18 and December 12, 2025, the businessman transferred '48.50 lakh via IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS to multiple bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. While the app initially allowed small withdrawals to build confidence, larger withdrawals were later blocked. IPO trap When the complainant attempted to withdraw his principal amount along with the displayed profits, the accused claimed the funds were stuck due to an IPO allotment process and demanded an additional '50 lakh to “release” the money. Upon refusing and after repeated follow-ups, the victim realised he had been cheated. He subsequently lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 and later approached the police. Police action Following technical analysis of bank transactions, mobile numbers, WhatsApp groups, and digital trails, a team from the North Cyber Police Station, led by Inspector Kiran Aher and API Sudarshan Patil, coordinated with Ambegaon Police Station in Pune and arrested the accused on January 30, 2026. The accused have been identified as Amar Bapu Shinde, 31, Prashant Sunil Kadav, 33, and Pranil Sanjay Rathod, 25, all residents of Pune. “During the investigation, it was revealed that all three accused are well educated and based in Pune. Shinde, who worked with a finance company, provided his bank account details to the fraudsters. Kadav acted as a middleman who sourced bank accounts for routing transactions, while Rathod collected the money from these accounts and handed it over to the mastermind. All three earned commissions from the transactions,” said an officer from the North Cyber Police. Police traced a key transaction of '33 lakh routed through an RBL Bank account registered in the name of Sunenergier Solutions Pvt Ltd, Pune. Further probe confirmed the involvement of the three accused in providing banking channels to the cyber fraud syndicate. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the racket and trace the siphoned funds. Police have urged citizens to remain cautious of unsolicited investment offers, WhatsApp stock tip groups, and unknown trading applications, and to verify credentials before investing in the stock market.
05 February,2026 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanTwo 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 SinghADVERTISEMENT
