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Wadala TT Police arrest man absconding for nearly a decade in molestation case

Wadala TT Police arrest man absconding for nearly a decade in molestation case

According to the police, the accused had evaded arrest since the case was registered. A charge sheet was subsequently filed, and efforts were ongoing to trace him. Acting on surveillance inputs, the police retrieved crime records and discreetly tracked the accused

Five booked for swindling Thane businessman of USD 20,000

In his complaint to the Mahatma Phule Chowk police, Rajesh Amritlal Bhatia said a long-time friend had asked him to arrange traveller's checks for his daughter's architecture studies in Dubai

24 December,2025 01:03 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Man arrested for 2009 Palghar murder confesses to earlier killing in UP

Avinash Lalta Prasad Soni and a few others were booked in 2009 in the murder of a man over brokerage money in Nalasopara. While the other accused were arrested, Soni fled to Itarsi in Madhya Pradesh and lived there for several years under a false identity

24 December,2025 11:55 AM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent

NCB freezes assets worth Rs 41.64 lakh linked to Navi Mumbai drug kingpin

On January 27, 2001, and January 28, 2001, based on specific intelligence, the Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai Zonal Unit, had intercepted three accused persons in the area of Belapur and Nerul, Navi Mumbai, and seized multiple types of drugs like Cocaine, LSD in commercial quantities, and Ganja

24 December,2025 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra: Nagpur police seize MD valued at Rs 53 lakh, arrest two traffickers

The action was taken on Tuesday after the MIDC police received inputs that two persons were planning to sell MD, commonly known as ecstasy, near Sangam Road, Wanadongri

24 December,2025 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Court refuses to dismiss plea for declaring Choksi 'Fugitive Economic Offender'

Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are the prime accused in a scam, being probed by both the CBI and ED. They are accused of siphoning off over Rs 13,000 crore from the PNB using Letters of Undertaking and Foreign Letters of Credit by bribing officials

23 December,2025 10:48 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

20-year-old arrested for two-wheeler theft; stolen vehicle recovered by police

The theft occurred between 6 pm on December 18 and 5.30 am on December 19 near Ekveera Ai Mitra Mandal, close to Ghodyacha Tabelya in Vijaynagar, Antop Hill. The complainant, 30-year-old reported that his black Honda Activa 5G scooter had been stolen by an unknown person

23 December,2025 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer

Bombay HC says it will hear Mallya’s FEO Act plea only if he returns to India

While hearing his pleas, HC asked Mallya, who is wanted in India to face trial on fraud and money laundering charges, about his return. The bench made it clear to Mallya’s counsel that it will not hear the plea against the Act unless the businessman first submits to the court’s jurisdiction

23 December,2025 07:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai Customs seizes NDPS, gold, semi-precious stones, and foreign currency

A total of 48.048 kg of suspected Hydroponic Weed, valued at approximately Rs. 48.048 crore in the illicit market, was recovered from 7 passengers arriving from Bangkok on various flights. Arrests were made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985

23 December,2025 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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

22 December,2025 11:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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: Cop held for molesting differently-abled woman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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