The Santacruz Police arrested a 53-year-old man and seized an illegal country-made pistol during routine checking and patrolling conducted in view of the upcoming BMC elections 2026.

Accused intercepted near SNDT College after tip-off

Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Detection Team intercepted the suspect near SNDT College on Relief Road in Santacruz West around 12.45 am on January 5, 2026. The accused, identified as Vijay Narayan Dhokarkar (53), a resident of a slum area in Vile Parle, allegedly attempted to flee after spotting the police but was apprehended following a brief chase.