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Crackdown on pay-and-park fraud must be sustained

Crackdown on pay-and-park fraud must be sustained

The accused had converted government land into a pay-and-park facility, charging motorists R20 per hour. The police acted once they got information about this scheme

12 March,2024 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Mumbai: Vakola traffic police bust parking racket

Mumbai: Vakola traffic police bust parking racket

Cops pose as auto drivers to expose pay-and-park scam on government land

11 March,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai: Cops bust gang that cheated bizmen, 3 held

Mumbai: Cops bust gang that cheated bizmen, 3 held

The fraud came to light when a businessman from Mumbai was allegedly cheated by the gang R21 lakh on February 27, the officer said.

07 March,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Depressed over illness, Mumbai police officer kills self

Depressed over illness, Mumbai police officer kills self

According to the Vakola police station official, the Assistant Police Inspector (API), identified as Prahlad Bansode, hanged himself on the terrace of a building housing police quarters

28 February,2024 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: 15-year-old boy injured in hit-and-run incident in Kalina

Mumbai: 15-year-old boy injured in hit-and-run incident in Kalina

A 15-year-old boy sustained injuries after a speeding car knocked him down in Kalina area of Mumbai, the police said

18 February,2024 06:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Four students from Pune college cheat high-end Mumbai club

Four students from Pune college cheat high-end Mumbai club

Three arrested, 1 detained when they arrived in city on Valentine’s Day

16 February,2024 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai: Free entry to Humsafar Trust’s Gulabi Mela if one gets HIV test

Mumbai: Free entry to Humsafar Trust’s Gulabi Mela if one gets HIV test

The tickets to the fair, which will be held on January 28 at Dadar’s Vanita Samaj Hall, range between Rs 200 and Rs 400 per head

25 January,2024 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Mumbai: 19-year-old man ends life by hanging from tree at police training ground

Mumbai: 19-year-old man ends life by hanging from tree at police training ground

Police said the deceased was an alcoholic and he was in depression due the financial issues

18 January,2024 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
This is how Guj cops prevent manja deaths. Will Mumbai adopt it?

This is how Guj cops prevent manja deaths. Will Mumbai adopt it?

Neck protectors, wire fences, jugaad contraptions is how cities in Gujarat curb manja deaths; will our cops follow suit this Makar Sankranti?

12 January,2024 05:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Ready to serve the city, just like my husband did: Widow of Mumbai cop

Ready to serve the city, just like my husband did: Widow of Mumbai cop

Young widow of cop who died due to manja cut says she is willing to join the police force if given the opportunity; demands ban on sale of deadly glass manja

08 January,2024 01:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania

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