Based on specific information, the police intercepted the man, identified as Aman Tamin Gadkari (23), in the Kausa locality in the early hours of Tuesday and recovered 71.2 gm of mephedrone (MD), a banned synthetic drug, from his possession
A person spotted the skeletal remains at the house located in a chawl (row tenement) at Mhatre Nagar in the Sonarpada area of Dombivli on January 3 and alerted the police, an official from Manpada police station said on Tuesday
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 gang allegedly contacted victims through matrimonial portals and social networking sites, gradually gaining their trust before luring them into bogus online forex and gold-trading schemes, promising unusually high returns
Mumbai Police have registered a cheating case against Flat Fit Gym after it allegedly shut down overnight despite collecting over Rs 20 lakh from more than 200 members, leaving customers without access or refunds
The Samta Nagar Police in Kandivali have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the matter and is further probing the case, a police official 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
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
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
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
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On New Year’s Day, police were alerted about a woman with severe head and facial injuries lying near the Waldhuni bridge in Kalyan area of Thane district, officials said
How fake stock trading platforms have become a high-tech racket that mirrors the stock market but only to whitewash black money
04 January,2026 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilOn New Year’s Day, police were alerted about a woman with severe head and facial injuries lying near the Waldhuni bridge in Kalyan area of Thane district, officials said
03 January,2026 11:01 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentPolice 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 January 4 and 5
03 January,2026 09:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVictim was added to Telegram group floated as a stock market platform, lured with promises of returns and duped through fake profit screenshots; money transferred to 11 bank and UPI accounts
03 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerStudent, 25, from Surat arrested; cheated Malad-based businessman through a cyber fraud involving a fake traffic e-challan message
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Four people died and at least nine were injured after a BEST bus crashed into pedestrians in Bhandup area of Mumbai on Monday night. Pics/Special Arrangement (Rajendra B. Aklekar and Aishwarya Iyer)
After receiving their phones back, the complainants expressed sincere appreciation for the Mumbai Police’s efficiency and prompt service, officials said
02 January,2026 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
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
02 January,2026 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The accused cop, identified as assistant police inspector Sahebrao Shivaji Kachre, was posted at Gholwad police station in the district, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said in a release
02 January,2026 10:40 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
The alleged fraud took place between August 2020 and May 2021, said the complainant, a resident of the Ambernath area. The accused persons have been identified as Pune residents Mukesh Pandey and Pallavi Raut
02 January,2026 10:08 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
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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.
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