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Sunburn 2025: Mumbai Police bust phone-snatching gang; 5 held

Sunburn 2025: Mumbai Police bust phone-snatching gang; 5 held

"In total, five accused from an inter-state gang have been arrested, and stolen property worth Rs 19.94 lakh has been recovered. Further investigation is ongoing under the guidance of senior police officers," said a police official

Mumbai: Cop held for molesting differently-abled woman

The alleged incident took place at a municipal garden near Mumbai Central railway station, a location commonly visited by families and children, officials said

22 December,2025 11:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

Husband kills wife in Govandi, held

A post-mortem examination conducted at Rajawadi Hospital revealed that the woman had sustained head injuries. Based on these findings, police said that she was killed after her head was slammed against a wall during the altercation by her husband

22 December,2025 09:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer

Mumbai: 17-year-old girl gang-raped in Malwani; two out of three suspects held

Police said that the victim was friends with one of the accused and would secretly meet him on several occasions. On the day of the incident, when the victim went to meet the accused, two other men were also present at the spot. All three allegedly took turns to sexually assault her

22 December,2025 09:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Man sentenced to 10 years RI for posing as cop, raping woman in Navi Mumbai

The court sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for rape, two years for impersonating a police officer and three years for extortion

22 December,2025 01:50 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Palghar: Labourer stabbed to death in Vasai, one accused arrested

The Vasai crime branch nabbed the accused, Kushnu Ramrai Hembram, a native of Jharkhand, in connection with the fatal attack that occurred on December 18, said senior inspector Aviraj Kurhade of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police

22 December,2025 01:43 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent

Thane: Senior citizen duped of Rs 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest

Based on a complaint, the Kalyan police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, Assistant Inspector Vinod Patil of Mahatma Phule police station said.

22 December,2025 12:32 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai gas dealer cheated of Rs 1 cr by fraudsters posing as police officers

According to police officials, the complainant, Rahul Gupta, a resident of Malad, was targeted by the fraudsters who allegedly used false identities to gain his trust and extract the money

22 December,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Navi Mumbai student thrown off moving train; 50-year-old man arrested

The incident occurred at 7.55 am while the student was travelling from Panvel to her college in Kharghar in the ladies’ compartment. According to the victim’s father, “In a short while, the man threw her off the train for no reason. There was no argument or altercation"

21 December,2025 10:36 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar

Maharashtra Cyber registers FIR over deepfake video of YouTuber Payal Dhare

According to the officials, Payal Dhare has filed a complaint after a video circulated online, falsely claimed to feature her, caused severe mental trauma, reputational damage, and emotional distress to her

19 December,2025 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

Bombay HC grants bail to former Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate

The case relates to Manikrao Kokate allegedly securing a flat under a government scheme for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) by submitting false affidavits

19 December,2025 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Fraudsters posing as Mahanagar Gas officials dupe senior citizen of Rs 4.98 lakh

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on December 7–8, when the man, who lives with his 64-year-old wife, received a text message warning that his piped natural gas (PNG) connection would be disconnected due to non-payment of the previous month’s bill

19 December,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Bombay HC grants bail to former Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate

Bombay HC grants bail to former Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate

The case relates to Manikrao Kokate allegedly securing a flat under a government scheme for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) by submitting false affidavits

19 December,2025 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fraudsters posing as Mahanagar Gas officials dupe senior citizen of Rs 4.98 lakh

Fraudsters posing as Mahanagar Gas officials dupe senior citizen of Rs 4.98 lakh

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on December 7–8, when the man, who lives with his 64-year-old wife, received a text message warning that his piped natural gas (PNG) connection would be disconnected due to non-payment of the previous month’s bill

19 December,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
‘Mahabharat’ actor Gajendra Chauhan gets Rs 98,000 back after cyber fraud

‘Mahabharat’ actor Gajendra Chauhan gets Rs 98,000 back after cyber fraud

According to Oshiwara Police sources, Chauhan, who resides in Lokhandwala, Oshiwara, Andheri West, came across a Facebook advertisement on December 10, 2025, claiming to offer dry fruits at heavily discounted rates under the D-Mart brand. After clicking on the “order” option, he received an OTP on his mobile phone

19 December,2025 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Maharashtra: 16 years on, couple arrested from MP over murder in Palghar

Maharashtra: 16 years on, couple arrested from MP over murder in Palghar

According to the police, a property agent was killed in April 2009 in Nalasopara East, on the outskirts of Mumbai, after a dispute over brokerage money. Subsequently, a case was registered against four persons

19 December,2025 11:31 AM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Woman ends life; kin with whom she had illicit relationship booked

Mumbai: Woman ends life; kin with whom she had illicit relationship booked

A 30-year-old man has been booked after a 45-year-old woman allegedly ended her life at their shared residence in central Mumbai. The incident took place in Pratiksha Nagar in central Mumbai and the accused has been identified as Saraswat Arvind Yadav, the official said

19 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI

IN PHOTOS: Seven accused in Rs 195-crore MD racket produced before court

The seven accused in the Rs 195-crore drug-manufacturing unit bust case in Satara were produced before Mumbai’s Esplanade Court on Sunday. PHOTOS/SHADAB KHAN

14 December,2025 03:58 PM IST | Divya Nair
Mumbai choreographer blackmailed with obscene clip, accused demanded Rs 9 lakh

Mumbai choreographer blackmailed with obscene clip, accused demanded Rs 9 lakh

Obscene video secretly recorded inside Malad home; out of fear, victim agreed to pay but decided to approach police for help, four arrested

19 December,2025 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Two teenagers die after scooter crashes into truck in Malad

Two teenagers die after scooter crashes into truck in Malad

The two friends were going towards Dhiraj Kirti Road in Malad when their scooter hit a trailer truck ‘parked dangerously’ on the road

18 December,2025 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Mumbai Police begins action against driver of Lamborghini speeding at 252 km/h

Mumbai Police begins action against driver of Lamborghini speeding at 252 km/h

An official said that an FIR was registered at the Worli Police Station in central Mumbai against the driver of the vehicle after a complaint was received on X

18 December,2025 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

No connection of Dare sarpanch with mephedrone case, say Mumbai police

No connection of Dare sarpanch with mephedrone case, say Mumbai police

The crime branch is probing the seizure of the contraband and arrested three persons in Satara; One of the arrested accused is from Palghar, whereas two are from Assam

18 December,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Malad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized

    Malad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized

    Malad Police have apprehended a repeat offender involved in a string of thefts across western Mumbai—specifically in Malad, Borivali, Kandivali, and Dindoshi. The suspect, known for his elaborate disguises and use of masks and gloves mainly targeted housing societies located near special transport vehicles. Further investigation showed that the stolen funds were used to buy farmland in his hometown, secure property in Mumbai, and accumulate a sizeable bank balance. Police have now seized assets worth nearly Rs 35 lakh believed to be acquired through his illegal activities.

    03 June,2025 04:10 PM IST
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