Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons for allegedly submitting forged documents before a court in Maharashtra's Thane district to secure bail for accused in a narcotics case, officials said on Sunday, reported news agency PTI. The offence was committed between November 23 and December 24 last year, they said. During the period, forged documents were presented as genuine before the Thane district court to obtain bail for some persons arrested in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Kalachowkie police station in Mumbai, an official from Thane Nagar police station said, reported PTI. "It is suspected that more than one person may have conspired in preparing and submitting the forged documents to mislead the court and facilitate the release of the accused on bail," he said without giving details of the case, reported PTI. Based on a complaint by a team member of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Thane unit, the police here registered the FIR on January 1 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for cheating and forgery, the official said. Seven of family booked for assault after row over music at New Year party In another case, police have registered a case against seven members of a family for allegedly breaking into a woman's house here and assaulting her and her relatives after a dispute over loud music during New Year celebrations, officials said on Sunday, reported PTI. The 52-year-old woman lives at Vandrapada in the Ambernath area of Maharashtra's Thane district. There was a quarrel between her and the accused on the night of December 31 over the latter playing loud music during New Year's celebrations. Later, at around 12.30 am on Friday, the accused allegedly broke open the door of the victim's house, entered the premises and beat her and her family members, causing serious injuries to some of them, an official from Ambernath police station said, reported PTI. The injured persons, including the victim, were hospitalised and are currently undergoing treatment, the police said without specifying the number of those hurt in the incident, reported PTI. Based on the woman's complaint, the police on Friday registered a case against seven persons under various Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including for rioting and assault, the official said. A probe was on into the case, the police added. (With inputs from PTI)
04 January,2026 03:22 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentPolice have registered a case against seven members of a family for allegedly breaking into a woman's house and assaulting her and her relatives after a dispute over loud music during New Year celebrations, officials said on Sunday, reported news agency PTI. The 52-year-old woman lives at Vandrapada in the Ambernath area of Maharashtra's Thane district. There was a quarrel between her and the accused on the night of December 31 over the latter playing loud music during New Year's celebrations, reported PTI. Later, at around 12.30 am on Friday, the accused allegedly broke open the door of the victim's house, entered the premises and beat her and her family members, causing serious injuries to some of them, an official from Ambernath police station said, reported PTI. The injured persons, including the victim, were hospitalised and are currently undergoing treatment, the police said without specifying the number of those hurt in the incident. Based on the woman's complaint, the police on Friday registered a case against seven persons under various Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including for rioting and assault, the official said. A probe was on into the case, the police added. Forged documents submitted in Thane court for bail in drugs case; FIR lodged In another case, police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons for allegedly submitting forged documents before a court in Maharashtra's Thane district to secure bail for accused in a narcotics case, officials said on Sunday, reported PTI. The offence was committed between November 23 and December 24 last year, they said. During the period, forged documents were presented as genuine before the Thane district court to obtain bail for some persons arrested in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Kalachowkie police station in Mumbai, an official from Thane Nagar police station said, reported PTI. "It is suspected that more than one person may have conspired in preparing and submitting the forged documents to mislead the court and facilitate the release of the accused on bail," he said without giving details of the case, reported PTI. Based on a complaint by a team member of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Thane unit, the police here registered the FIR on January 1 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for cheating and forgery, the official said. (With inputs from PTI)
04 January,2026 03:16 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe Malad Police have arrested a man accused of extorting money from small traders in the Malad area by threatening to shut down their businesses through complaints posted on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter). The accused, identified as Sanjay Ramji Yadav, a resident of the Prem Nagar slum in Goregaon (West), allegedly targeted small business owners by warning them that adverse complaints would be lodged online unless payments were made. Following complaints from the affected traders, Malad Police registered a case under Crime No. 950/2025, invoking Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Acting on technical analysis and specific intelligence inputs, the police traced and arrested the accused. Police officials said the action has brought considerable relief to the affected traders and their families. Senior Police Inspector Dushyant Chavan of Malad Police Station stated that strict action would be taken against those who exploit the poor and vulnerable or misuse social media platforms to commit crimes. “Such offences will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” he said, underscoring the police’s resolve to act firmly against extortion and digital misuse.
04 January,2026 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanA 31-year-old MBA-educated woman was brutally assaulted by an angry mob in Malwani after being mistakenly suspected of being a child kidnapper, in a shocking incident on Thursday evening. The incident occurred in the Malwani Church locality when the woman, a resident of Charkop who works with a private company, had gone to meet a close friend to extend New Year greetings. However, she was left confused when her friend’s mobile phone was switched off and the house she was trying to locate was found locked. Suspicion turns violent While searching for directions, the woman inadvertently entered a nearby slum pocket, where her presence immediately aroused suspicion among locals. Within minutes, a rumour spread that she was a “child lifter”, triggering panic and outrage. Before she could explain herself, residents allegedly caught hold of her and began assaulting her. Despite repeatedly pleading with the crowd and urging them to call the police, her cries went unheard as the mob grew larger and more aggressive. ‘They dragged me onto the road and beat me’ Recounting the horrifying ordeal to Mid-Day, the traumatised woman said she was attacked by both men and women. “I was trying to explain everything. A woman and a man were extremely aggressive. The man called more people, and the woman punched me in the face. When I tried to leave, an auto driver held me tightly and grabbed me in a very indecent manner. They kept beating me. No one was ready to listen. They even snatched my belongings,” she said. She further alleged that the same woman continued to behave aggressively even inside the police station and openly threatened her in front of police personnel. Police version Police sources said the victim, a divorced woman, had earlier visited the same friend during Christmas. On Thursday, she returned to extend New Year wishes but found the house locked and the phone unreachable. While she was looking around, a local woman allegedly misunderstood her presence, abused her, gathered people and punched her in the face, triggering the mob attack. “She was later taken to the police station and then sent to hospital for medical treatment. Subsequently, her complaint was registered,” a police source said. ‘They almost killed my daughter’ After police rescued her and rushed her to hospital, the victim’s mother expressed anguish over the incident. “How can anyone justify beating a person merely on suspicion? If you suspect something, listen first or call the police. Taking the law into your own hands like this can kill someone. They almost killed my daughter. She has wounds all over her body, and her life is in danger,” she told Mid-Day, urging strict action against the attackers. The victim also alleged that one of the women involved in the assault was let off before her mother arrived at the police station, despite her critical condition. Police appeal against rumours Senior Inspector Shailendra Nagarkar of Malwani police confirmed that a cognisable offence has been registered against unknown persons and that investigations are underway. “I strongly appeal to the public not to take the law into their own hands. If there is any suspicion of child abduction, immediately inform the police. Do not believe or spread rumours circulating on social media,” he said.
04 January,2026 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanDabba trading racketeers are thinking completely out of the box. No longer is it a crude operation in which money changes hands in some backroom; recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations have blown the lid off a pan-India dabba trading and online betting syndicate functioning in a technologically sophisticated ecosystem involving fake trading platforms, betting applications, encrypted communication and cross-border money laundering. On December 22, the ED filed a prosecution complaint before the PMLA court in Indore against a syndicate operating across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Indore, and Dubai. A betting FIR registered at NM Joshi Marg police station in Mumbai 2021 proved crucial in uncovering this high-tech racket that mirrors the stock market — but operates entirely outside the law. “The investigation in the Indore case revealed that the owner of multiple illegal trading and betting platforms had initially acquired administrative control of an underground betting platform under a profit-sharing arrangement,” said an officer from the ED, “These administrative rights were later transferred to another operator, with profits being split between them. The probe further found that a white-label betting platform was developed and supplied to run illegal betting websites, while cash transfers and payments were routed through hawala channels.” The proceeds of crime are then parked in land, gold, luxury watches, jewellery, and cryptocurrency holdings. Or, they are transferred to Dubai via hawala. With technology lowering barriers and enforcement playing catch-up, authorities warn that dabba trading poses not just a financial risk to individuals but also a systemic threat to market integrity. The ED’s probe aims to trace money trails, identify beneficiaries and dismantle the infrastructure that allows fake markets to flourish alongside India’s regulated financial system. From diaries to apps Investigators pointed out that dabba trading has continuously adapted to evade law enforcement. Earlier, trades were recorded manually in notebooks or diaries. This later shifted to laptops and spreadsheets. Today, syndicates allegedly operate through dedicated applications and trading interfaces that mimic legitimate platforms. The ED has claimed that in the current case, manipulated MT5 servers (trading platforms) were used to generate false trading outcomes. This meant the trading application was sophisticated enough to look like the real thing. Cash and valuables seized during raids in Mumbai Clients were allegedly shown simulated trades and fabricated profits on platforms such as “V Money” and “8Stock Height”, even though these platforms had no linkage to recognised stock exchanges. The trading outcomes were controlled by the operators, ensuring that losses and gains could be engineered. Access to such applications is tightly controlled. IDs and passwords are not shared freely, and new users are often introduced through guarantors. Once logged in, a person can allegedly carry out dabba trading from anywhere in the world, while money is settled through cash, hawala routes or, in some cases, cryptocurrency. What is dabba trading? It refers to illegal trading in shares and stock market indices where transactions are not routed through recognised stock exchanges such as the NSE or BSE. Instead, bets are placed on the rise or fall of share prices, with settlements done in cash or through informal channels. These transactions are recorded privately in an operator’s ledger, in a closed loop or “box” — hence the moniker. With transactions of thousands of crores, the tax loss to the exchequer is enormous. Betting and laundering Parallel to dabba trading, the same racketeers are also running illegal betting platforms as a major revenue stream. In the ED’s case, betting websites such as LotusBook247 and 11Starss are allegedly operated through anonymous user accounts, encrypted messaging apps and cash-based settlements. Investigators claim that proceeds from both dabba trading and betting were layered through mule bank accounts and routed to offshore entities, including Dubai-based structures. Mumbai cases underline the scale of con Mumbai has repeatedly surfaced as a major hub for dabba trading. In 2021, Crime Branch Unit 7 busted a racket operating out of the Parksite area in Ghatkopar, where multiple accused were found betting on NSE and BSE indices. Data analysed by exchange officials showed turnovers running into several thousand crores within a few months. More recently, police uncovered app-based dabba trading operations in areas such as Kandivli, where trading was conducted through unlicensed applications like “Moodi”, entirely in cash. In one such case, investigators found transactions worth over Rs 4,600 crore and alleged tax evasion of nearly Rs 2 crore. Modus operandi Nishant Salunkhe, cyber forensic expert >> “The syndicate operates in a closed loop, with no live connectivity to recognised stock exchanges. But the technologically advanced system creates an illusion of legitimate market activity. >> Manipulated MT5 server configurations are used to override core parameters such as price feeds, order execution logic, slippage, and profit/loss calculations, allowing operators to pre-decide trade outcomes. >> Fake trading apps like V Money and 8 Stock Height functioned as visual simulators, not trading platforms, displaying scripted profits to psychologically condition victims into investing more. >> Funds are laundered through mule accounts, crypto wallets, offshore entities, and layered cross-border transfers, obscuring the audit trail. >> Because the entire system can be manipulated, there is a hidden risk. Backend dashboards allow real-time manual control to inflate balances, delay withdrawals, or trigger artificial losses once higher dabba trading deposits are made. Withdrawal blocks are enforced through algorithmic flags, followed by demands for “unlock fees”, taxes, or loan repayments — classic extraction stages of financial fraud.” Money laundromat Dhwani has Rs 500 in white money, and Rs 500 in black money >> Dhwani buys XYZ stocks for Rs 500 in white money on an official stock exchange (NSE/BSE) >> At the same time, she sells the XYZ stocks on dabba trading (black money) for Rs 500 >> If the stock price rises: Dhwani will make a profit on the NSE/BSE purchase. On the other hand, Dhwani’s sale will technically make a loss (selling at lower than market rate). But in dabba trading, even this loss results in that Rs 500 black money being converted to white money. It’s a win-win scenario! >> If the stock price falls: Dhwani will make a loss in the official transaction (buying at higher price than market rate), but that loss is offset by the black money profit parked in dabba trades Rs 404 crAlleged proceeds of crime, as per ED 60 kgAmount of gold and silver seized Rs 34 crValue of assets attached in the case
04 January,2026 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilA 60-year-old woman from Maharashtra’s Thane district has been arrested for allegedly murdering her daughter-in-law following a dispute over railway employment on compassionate grounds and gratuity money, police said on Saturday, reported the PTI. On New Year’s Day, police were alerted about a woman with severe head and facial injuries lying near the Waldhuni bridge in Kalyan. The victim was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Case initially registered as accidental death An Accidental Death Report (ADR) was initially registered at the Mahatma Phule Chowk police station, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination, officials said. According to the PTI, the case took a turn when Latabai Natha Gangurde, the victim’s mother-in-law, approached the police claiming that her daughter-in-law, Rupali Vilas Gangurde (35), had been missing since 8 am. She later identified Rupali as the woman found dead near the bridge. However, inconsistencies in her statement prompted a crime branch team, led by Inspector Vijay Naik, to question her further. Dispute over gratuity and railway job Police said Rupali’s husband Vilas Gangurde, a railway employee, died in September 2025. After his death, Rupali received Rs 9-10 lakh in gratuity, which Latabai allegedly demanded. A dispute also arose over Vilas’s railway job on compassionate grounds. Latabai reportedly wanted her 15-year-old grandson to be considered for the post, while Rupali had applied for the job herself, reported the PTI. Conspiracy and murder Investigators said Latabai allegedly conspired with her friend Jagdish Mahadev Mhatre (67) to kill Rupali. On the night before the body was found, the duo allegedly attacked Rupali with an iron rod, killing her on the spot, as per the PTI. After the murder, the accused allegedly cleaned bloodstains, changed the victim’s clothes, and dumped the body near the bridge to mislead investigators. Police crack case within 24 hours Kalyan Division Assistant Commissioner of Police Kalyanji Gete described the crime as premeditated and driven by greed. “This was a cold-blooded crime motivated by money and control over a government job. The accused tried to mislead the investigation by filing a missing person report for the woman they had murdered. Our team solved the case within 24 hours,” he said, the news agency reported. Latabai Gangurde and Jagdish Mhatre have been arrested on charges of murder and causing disappearance of evidence, police added. (with PTI inputs)
03 January,2026 11:01 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentA Mumbai court on Saturday remanded the driver of a BEST bus involved in a fatal accident to 14 days of judicial custody, after rejecting the police request for an extension of his custodial remand, reported the PTI. Police had sought an additional five days of police custody for Santosh Sawant (52), citing the need for follow-up sessions related to his psychological evaluation scheduled for 4 and 5 January. Fatal accident near Bhandup Railway Station The accident involving a BEST bus took place on the night of December 29, when an electric bus manufactured by Olectra Greentech, operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, rammed into pedestrians near Bhandup (West) suburban railway station. The crash resulted in four deaths and left 10 people injured, officials said. Charges against driver Sawant was arrested by Bhandup police soon after the incident under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act for negligent driving. He was produced before a magistrate’s court in Mulund after completion of his initial period of police remand. Defence opposes further police remand According to the PTI, opposing the police plea, defence lawyer Satish Rane informed the court that all required medical examinations had already been completed. He argued that further police custody could not be granted solely on the grounds of escorting the accused for medical follow-ups, as per the PTI. Court’s observations Accepting the defence argument, the court ruled that police custody was not necessary and ordered that Sawant be sent to judicial custody instead, the news agency reported. The court stated that the police are free to take the accused for psychological follow-up evaluations from jail, if required, as per the PTI. Bus driver denies fault, blames handbrake lapse Meanwhile, the police officers investigating the Bhandup BEST bus mishap had earlier said that the arrested driver continued to deny responsibility during his interrogation over the past two days, claiming the accident occurred due to a lapse by the previous driver who allegedly left the handbrake engaged. However, police said that as per protocol, it was Sawant’s responsibility to conduct a mandatory pre-departure check of the vehicle before taking it on the road. “Regardless of what the previous driver may have done, the driver starting the shift is required to check the condition of the vehicle, including the handbrake,” a police inspector had earlier said. Previously, police had said that brake failure could be the reason for the crash. Police added that Sawant’s statement is being assessed alongside technical findings and CCTV footage as part of the investigation into the crash, which killed four pedestrians and injured others near Bhandup railway station on Monday night. (with PTI inputs)
03 January,2026 09:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Nahur-based woman lost Rs 3.86 lakh in a four-day online trading scam, police said. She was added to a Telegram group floated as a stock market investment platform, where members claiming to be trading mentors promised assured returns. The fraud began with small “trial trades” of Rs 120 and Rs 200, with fake profit screenshots shared to gain her trust. Encouraged by the apparent gains, she transferred larger sums between December 22 and 25, using multiple UPI IDs and bank accounts provided by the accused. When profits stopped reflecting and withdrawal requests went unanswered, she approached the police. Investigators have identified 11 bank accounts and UPI accounts allegedly used to siphon off the money. An FIR has been registered under the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions, and further investigation is underway. Money trail First stage (small transactions) Rs 93,700 Second stage Rs 1,93,130 Final stage (large transfer) Rs 1,00,000 Total amount lost: Rs 3,86,830 Accounts used: 11 bank and UPI accounts Police advisory . Do not trust trading tips or investment offers on Telegram, WhatsApp, or social media. Be wary of platforms promising assured or guaranteed profits. Verify whether a broker or trading platform is SEBI-registered. Never invest based on screenshots of profits or testimonials. Avoid transferring money to multiple or personal bank/UPI accounts. Report cyber fraud immediately to improve chances of recovery. Helpline: Dial 1930. Online complaint: cybercrime.gov.in
03 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThe North Cyber police have arrested a 25-year-old from Surat, Gujarat, allegedly linked to a cyber fraud gang that duped a Malad-based businessman of over Rs 21 lakh by sending him a malicious APK (Android Package Kit) file designed to appear as a traffic e-challan message on WhatsApp. The accused, Hardik Ashokbhai Borda, is a BCom student who was running an online business selling weighing machines. Police said he played a key role in a multi-layered cyber fraud racket that targeted victims by posing as the Regional Transport Office (RTO). How it all unfolded According to police, the complainant, a 42-year-old businessman residing in Malad East, had travelled to Gujarat in November 2025 to attend a wedding in the family. On November 17, while he was busy with wedding engagements, the businessman received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number containing a file named “RTO Challan”. Believing it to be a genuine traffic e-challan, he clicked on the file to verify the details. Unknowingly, he downloaded an APK file, which gave cyber fraudsters remote access to his mobile phone and banking applications. Within minutes, R11,33,880 and R10,39,326 were siphoned off from his and his wife’s bank accounts, respectively. Hardik Ashokbhai Borda, the arrested accused, into whose bank account some of the money had been transferred The businessman realised something was wrong on December 1, when he visited the bank to update his passbook and noticed suspicious withdrawals. Bank officials alerted him to a possible cyber fraud, following which he immediately approached the North Cyber police and also lodged a complaint on the Cyber Helpline 1930. Money trail and arrest Investigations revealed that a total of Rs 21.73 lakh was fraudulently withdrawn from the couple’s accounts through multiple rapid transactions on the same morning. Of this amount, around Rs 8.5 lakh was traced directly to Borda’s bank account. Police said Borda subsequently transferred the money further using a credit card, pushing the funds into the second layer of the fraud chain to evade detection. Based on technical analysis, bank transaction trails, and digital evidence, the North Cyber Police tracked Borda to Surat and placed him under arrest. “Initial investigation shows this was a well-planned, layered cyber fraud. The arrested accused acted as a key link in the money-laundering chain,” a senior cyber police officer said. “We are now tracing the second and third layers of the racket and do not rule out more arrests.” The cyber police have urged people to remain alert and never download APK files or click on suspicious links, even if they appear to be from official sources like the RTO, banks, or courier services. ExpertSpeak Ankur Puranik, a cyber expert, told mid-day, “An APK is basically an application file used to install apps on Android phones. Normally, when you download an app from the Google Play Store, it undergoes security checks. But when someone sends you an APK on WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, or email and asks you to install it, that app is not verified by Google. Such files can be dangerous as they carry malware. Once installed, they can quietly access your contacts, photos, messages, OTPs, microphone, camera, and even banking apps. Many times, the user himself gives permissions without realising it, and the app keeps running in the background.” According to the police, the accused was part of a multi-layered racket. Representation Pic/iStock How an APK file can empty your bank account What happens when you install an unverified APK? Step 1: Permission trapThe app asks for permissions like:. SMS access. Accessibility service. Screen overlay. Notification access. Storage access. Most users click “Allow All” without reading Step 2: OTP & message theft. SMS permission allows the app to read OTPs silently. Hackers get your banking OTP before you even see it. Notification access lets the app read bank alerts without opening SMS Step 3: Full phone controlWith accessibility permission, the app can:. See everything on your screen. Read what you type. Auto-click buttons. Open banking apps. Change transaction limits. Perform high-value transactions remotely. Your phone starts working for the hacker Step 4: PIN and password capture. Screen overlay creates invisible layers. When you type in a PIN or a password, it’s secretly recorded and data becomes visible to cyber criminals Step 5: Remote control. Advanced APKs connect to a command server. Hackers control your phone in real time. Victims realise only after the money is gone Warning signs. App asks for unnecessary permissions. Phone slows down or heats up. Unknown apps running in the background. Sudden bank transactions Safety tipsRight: Never install APK files from WhatsApp or SMSRight: Download apps only from Google Play Store/Apple App StoreRight: Keep “Install from Unknown Sources” OFFRight: Check app permissions regularlyRight: Uninstall apps asking for unnecessary accessRight: Keep phone software updatedRight: Use a trusted antivirus
03 January,2026 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai Police on Friday marked the 'Police Day' by organising a special event to return stolen and lost mobile phones to their rightful owners. A special event was held by the police under the guidance of Dr. Mohitkumar Garg, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone-II, and in the presence of Dr. Abhinav Deshmukh, Additional Commissioner of Police, South Region, officials said. During the programme, cyber officers, crime detection teams, and the zonal cyber lab of various police stations in Zone-II worked tirelessly using technical analysis to trace and recover mobile phones. A total of 200 mobile phones, with an estimated value of Rs 40 lakh, were identified and returned to their owners, police said. Complainants express gratitude After receiving their devices, the complainants expressed sincere appreciation for the Mumbai Police’s efficiency and prompt service, officials said. On Police Day, Mumbai Police reaffirmed their commitment to citizen safety and effective complaint resolution, highlighting that with additional modern technology it has enhanced its ability for public service.
02 January,2026 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerA shocking incident unfolded in Mumbai's Santacruz area on New Year's Day when a woman allegedly called her lover to her home and then attacked him with a knife, stabbing him in his private parts, reported news agency ANI. The victim has been identified as Joginder Mahto, reported ANI. In his statement to the police, the victim said that his girlfriend was married and that they had been in a relationship before her marriage. However, they had separated after she got married, reported ANI. Even after her marriage, the woman repeatedly called Joginder and asked him to meet her, but he refused, citing his children as the reason. However, on New Year's Day, the woman deliberately called her former lover to her house and then attacked him with a knife, stabbing him in his private parts. The victim managed to escape from the woman's house and went to the hospital for treatment. The hospital authorities informed the Mumbai police, who then went to the hospital and recorded the victim's statement, reported ANI. He told the police that his former girlfriend had called him to her house on New Year's Day and attacked him with a knife, stabbing him in his private parts. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway. Further details are awaited. Man stabbed to death in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar In another case, a 50-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death following a minor altercation in north Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area on January 1, police said on Friday, reported ANI. The deceased has been identified as Bihari Lal, son of Nakshe Lal, a resident of A-318, Lal Bagh, Azadpur. He was working as a tailor in Shastri Nagar, reported ANI. According to police, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of PS Adarsh Nagar, where a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) allegedly stabbed the victim during a verbal altercation. Police said the accused juvenile, a Class 9 school dropout, claimed that he acted in a fit of rage after being verbally abused by the deceased, reported ANI. Police further stated that an accomplice, a resident of D-Block, Azadpur, allegedly assaulted the victim by kicking him during the incident. The injured man was immediately shifted to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial (BJRM) Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, reported ANI. The police have apprehended the juvenile accused, and the weapon of offence has been recovered from his possession. Efforts are currently underway to trace and arrest the second accused, reported ANI. A case has been registered vide FIR No. 02/26 under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at PS Adarsh Nagar. Further investigation into the matter is in progress, police added. (With inputs from ANI)
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