The DB Marg Police has filed a POCSO case against a Surat man who was found dead in a hotel room in Mumbai. The manager of a south Mumbai hotel had informed police on November 2 about a guest who was found unconscious. The man was then rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead. During inquiry into his death, the police found out that the deceased was a native of Surat and he was accompanied by a 14-year-old girl. A police official told mid-day, "The deceased and the victim were in a room and based on the victim’s mother’s statement we have registered an FIR under the relevant sections of the POSCO Act."
04 November,2024 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva AgasheThe Mumbai police have released the 24-year-old woman apprehended for allegedly giving a death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after interrogating her, an official said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. Fatima Khan, an IT graduate living with her family in Ulhasnagar, Thane district, was nabbed in a joint operation by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and police. The official said she was brought to Mumbai for interrogation, served a notice, and later released on Sunday. According to the Mumbai police, Khan is well-qualified but mentally unstable. Her father works in the timber business, reported PTI. The Mumbai traffic police on Saturday received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number threatening that if Adityanath did not resign as Uttar Pradesh chief minister in 10 days, he would be killed like NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was gunned down last month, reported PTI. During the probe, it was found that Khan had sent the message, and she was apprehended from Ulhasnagar in a joint operation by the ATS and police. The police are on alert as Adityanath is expected to visit Maharashtra to campaign for the November 20 assembly elections. Mumbai cops send proposal for Anmol Bishnoi's extradition after alert from US The Mumbai police have sent a proposal for the extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother Anmol Bishnoi, who has been named as an accused in some high-profile crimes, including the Baba Siddique murder case, an official said. The proposal was sent after the US authorities informed the Mumbai police about Anmol Bishnoi's presence in their country, the senior police official said on Saturday. Last month, the Mumbai police's crime branch moved the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court here stating that it intends to "initiate the extradition procedure of fugitive criminal Anmol Bishnoi". It filed an affidavit "for further necessary action", which was allowed by the special court. The Mumbai police have sent the proposal for Anmol Bishnoi's extradition to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which will then be forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the police official said. Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area. (With inputs from PTI)
04 November,2024 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA representative from an online platform that offers a variety of services at home reportedly absconded with jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh from a house where he was scheduled to provide a shave and haircutting services through online booking. A complaint in this regard has been filed at Malad police station. According to the police, a 39-year-old Malad resident working with a multinational retail company booked an appointment for a haircut and shave on the platform on Friday (November 1). Subsequently, a service provider claiming to be from the online platform called the complainant and said he would arrive at his residence around 12.30 pm on Saturday. According to the FIR, after the service provider was done with the haircut and shave, he pointed out blemishes on the complainant’s face, suggesting that a facial treatment could remove them. Upon the complainant’s agreement, the accused put various creams on his face and covered his eyes with a cloth, instructing him to keep them shut. The complainant told the police that he heard the sound of the cupboard opening but thought he was mistaken. When the service provider left, the complainant noticed that the cupboard door was slightly ajar. Upon checking, he discovered that the jewellery was missing. He asked his mother about the missing items, but she had no knowledge about them. Suspecting that the service provider had taken the jewellery, the complainant approached the police to file a complaint. “We have launched an investigation and are searching for the service provider. We have also sent a summons notice on his mobile number,” said an officer from Malad police station. The reporter reached out to the online platform via email but didn’t receive a response. Nov 2November 2 Day the incident occurred
04 November,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanJust a month after the stabbing of a social media influencer in Wadala, two accused have again issued threats against her and her family. On Saturday night, the suspects confronted Shabana Vishwanath Shetty, a 51-year-old influencer, and her son Annu, 20, wielding a machete and threatening to kill them. They later posted a video on social media Instagram, warning they would shoot them. Following the incident, the Wadala police registered another FIR and arrested both suspects. The alleged attackers have been identified as Faiyaz Khan and Faiz Shaikh, who were previously involved in a stabbing case. According to sources, Shabana Shetty resides in Wadala with her husband, Vishwanath Shetty, 48, a property dealer, and their son, Annu, also known as Vikas. In September, Annu was attacked by a group of four people, including Faiyaz and Faiz, while he was speaking with the sister of one of the accused outside their home. Their conversation escalated into a fight, and the attackers used a sharp knife. During the altercation, Shabana Shetty was also stabbed and hospitalised. The Wadala police registered a cross FIR at the time, as one of the attackers was also injured. Speaking to mid-day, Shabana's husband, Vishwanath Shetty, said, “My wife was with family outside our home in Wadala on Saturday night when Faiyaz Khan and Faiz Shaikh arrived with a koyta. They threatened to kill her and our son, Annu. Faiyaz demanded to know where our son was, saying he wanted to kill him too.” Shetty explained that his wife shouted for help, and locals gathered, but Faiz threatened the crowd, warning them not to interfere. After making these threats, the suspects fled and later uploaded a video on Instagram with the Hindi song Goli Maro, indicating they would shoot them. Shetty immediately reported the incident to the Wadala police, who registered an FIR against Faiyaz and Faiz for the death threats. Following the FIR, the Wadala police arrested both suspects and are investigating further. "Last month, while trying to protect our son, these men stabbed my wife and injured her. She was admitted to KEM Hospital, received treatment, and was discharged. The Wadala police also registered an FIR and a cross FIR, as one of the attackers was injured in the fight," Shetty added. Speaking with mid-day, PSI Amruta Garude of the Wadala police station said, “We have arrested Faiyaz Khan and Faiz Shaikh for threatening the woman and her son in Wadala. They are in our custody.” 51Age of the influencer
04 November,2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaOver 17 days, the Mumbai traffic police’s WhatsApp number received three threatening messages in connection with the recent murder of Baba Siddique. The traffic and Worli police explained that these threats came through WhatsApp since the number is publicly available and easily accessible. The police successfully identified the three people allegedly behind these threats. "The WhatsApp number is on all public platforms and is widely publicised so citizens can report their issues. However, these threats create panic. We followed protocol and notified the Worli police, and they investigated," said a traffic police officer, speaking anonymously. Salman Khan According to the Worli police, these threats were hoaxes. “All the messages were false and created panic by warning that Salman Khan would face ‘consequences like Baba Siddique,’” they said. On November 2, a message stated that Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should resign or face similar consequences. The traffic police notified the Worli police, who, with the ATS and Crime Branch, identified the sender as a woman from Ulhasnagar who was reportedly mentally unstable. "She was handed over to Worli police for further investigation," the police said. In another case, on October 29, a message demanded Rs 2 crore and threatened that Zeeshan Siddique and Salman Khan would be shot on October 30 if the money wasn’t sent. Following a technical investigation, the Worli police tracked down Azar Mohammad Mustafa, a 56-year-old unemployed man from Bandra, who was subsequently arrested. On October 17, a message demanded R5 crore from Bollywood actor Salman Khan, stating that he would face consequences like Baba Siddique if he didn’t pay. The Worli police registered an FIR and arrested a 24-year-old vegetable vendor, Shaikh Hussain, from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Rs 5crRansom demanded by one of the issued threats
04 November,2024 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva AgasheThe residents of Ulhasnagar discovered a newborn girl abandoned near the sacred grounds of Ambika Temple early on Sunday. Around 5.30 am, the residents noticed a sack near the temple in Ambika Nagar. Upon opening it, they were shocked to find an infant inside. Upon discovering the infant , the residents immediately alerted social workers Sandeep Dongre and Rakesh Mane, who arrived at the scene and took the necessary action. With Mane’s and Dongre’s help, the police were informed, and, under their guidance, the infant was taken to the Central Hospital in Ulhasnagar, where doctors conducted an initial examination. The medical team reported that the the baby’s health is stable, and she received the necessary care. “ The girl is undergoing treatment as she developed an infection. The doctors said that she might have been born five to six hours hours before she was abandoned,” Dongre told mid-day. In a symbolic gesture, the infant has been named ‘Ambika’ after the temple where she was found. The police have launched an investigation to trace those responsible for abandoning the child. The authorities have assured that all necessary steps will be taken for the child's well-being, and the Vithalwadi Police have registered a first information report (FIR) in this matter.
03 November,2024 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva AgasheThe Mumbai Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman on charges of issuing a death threat against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The arrest was made with the support of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), reported ANI. According to the report, the incident began when the Mumbai Traffic Police Control Room received a threatening message on Saturday. The message reportedly stated that if CM Yogi Adityanath did not resign within ten days, he would be killed, referencing former MLA Baba Siddique. According to police authorities, the threat was received from an unknown number and immediately raised security concerns, prompting swift action. Following the threat, the Mumbai Police, alongside the ATS, tracked down and detained the suspect involved, the report further stated. This is not the first time that UP CM Yogi Adityanath has received such threats. On 2 March this year, a chief constable at the security headquarters reported a bomb threat against the CM. At the time, an unidentified caller warned that the UP Chief Minister would be targeted with an explosive device before disconnecting the call. The authorities have registered cases for both incidents and are continuing investigations. Baba Siddique murder case NCP leader Baba Siddique was fatally shot on October 12, 2024, near his son's office in Bandra, Mumbai. The 66-year-old leader ultimately died from his injuries in the hospital. Siddique's murder has sent shockwaves across Maharashtra, exposing mounting security worries as the state prepares for assembly elections. The police have arrested 15 people in connection with the assassination, including two alleged shooters, Gurmail Singh and Dharmaraj Kashyap, as well as several logistics backers. Investigations indicate possible links to organised crime, with stories implying the involvement of a gang commanded by Lawrence Bishnoi. Evidence suggests that the plan has been in motion since June 2024, with financial activities backing its implementation. The attack has caused severe political and societal worries about safety, prompting strong reactions from officials across the country. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the event as a symbol of decreasing law and order in Maharashtra, while Delhi's former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern for people's safety. Prior to his assassination, Siddique allegedly received a death threat, necessitating an increase in his security. However, doubts have been raised about the effectiveness of these safeguards, as the intruders apparently employed a smoke grenade to deceive his security detail before firing multiple bullets.
03 November,2024 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the wake of Mumbai Police seeking extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother Anmol Bishnoi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that these matters come under legal domain and so action will be taken under established procedures, reported the PTI. The proposal was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs after the US authorities informed Mumbai Police about his presence in their country, a senior police official said in Mumbai on Saturday, according to the PTI. Anmol Bishnoi has been named as an accused in some high-profile crimes, including the Baba Siddique murder case and Salman Khan house firing case. "You spoke about Anmol Bishnoi. Investigation is underway. Probe is in progress. These matters come under legal domain. And, since these things come under legal domain, so under established procedures, action will be taken on this issue," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters in Delhi, as per the PTI. He was asked if the US has shared any details on the brother of Lawrence Bishnoi for extradition. Last month, the Mumbai crime branch moved the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court stating that it intends to "initiate the extradition procedure of fugitive criminal Anmol Bishnoi". It filed an affidavit "for further necessary action", which was allowed by the special court. The Mumbai police have sent the proposal for Anmol Bishnoi's extradition to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which will then be forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the police official said, the news agency reported on Saturday. Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi, who hail from Fazilka in Punjab, have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area. Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area. Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal had carried out the firing. They, along with Sonukumar Bishnoi, Mohammed Rafiq Choudhary and Harpal Singh, were arrested and are currently in judicial custody. One accused Anujkumar Thapan committed suicide during his police custody. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Anmol Bishnoi. Lawrence Bishnoi is currently lodged in a jail in Sabarmati in Gujarat. A lookout circular was issued in April against Anmol Bishnoi, who had claimed responsibility for the firing incident outside Salman Khan's residence. An FIR was also registered by the NIA against nine accused, including both the Bishnoi brothers, in August 2022 for being part of a conspiracy to "raise funds, recruit youth to carry out terrorist acts in the Union Territory of Delhi and other parts of the country" besides "targeted killings of prominent persons". (with PTI inputs)
02 November,2024 10:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Mumbai police have sent a proposal for extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother Anmol Bishnoi, who has been named as an accused in some high-profile crimes, including the Baba Siddique murder case, an official said, reported PTI. The proposal was sent after the US authorities informed the Mumbai police about Anmol Bishnoi's presence in their country, the senior police official said on Saturday, reported PTI. Last month, the Mumbai police's crime branch moved the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court here stating that it intends to "initiate the extradition procedure of fugitive criminal Anmol Bishnoi". It filed an affidavit "for further necessary action", which was allowed by the special court, reported PTI. The Mumbai police have sent the proposal for Anmol Bishnoi's extradition to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which will then be forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the police official said, reported PTI. Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area. Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal had carried out the firing. They, along with Sonukumar Bishnoi, Mohammed Rafiq Choudhary and Harpal Singh, were arrested and are currently in judicial custody, reported PTI. One accused Anujkumar Thapan committed suicide during his police custody. In the chargesheet filed in the case, police have shown Lawrence Bishnoi and Anmol Bishnoi as wanted accused in the case, reported PTI. NCP leader and former MLA Baba Siddique was shot dead by three gunmen near the office of his MLA-son Zeeshan Siddique on October 12. The police have so far arrested 15 persons in connection with the murder. The involvement of Bishnoi brothers, who hail from Fazilka in Punjab, is suspected in the case, reported PTI. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Anmol Bishnoi, reported PTI. Lawrence Bishnoi is currently lodged in a jail in Sabarmati in Gujarat. A lookout circular was issued in April against Anmol Bishnoi, who had claimed responsibility for the firing incident outside Salman Khan's residence, reported PTI. An FIR was also registered by the NIA against nine accused, including both the Bishnoi brothers, in August 2022 for being part of a conspiracy to "raise funds, recruit youth to carry out terrorist acts in the Union Territory of Delhi and other parts of the country" besides "targeted killings of prominent persons". (With inputs from PTI)
02 November,2024 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlmost three months after the incident came to light, there has been no breakthrough in the ‘lootera dulha’ case of Lonavla, wherein a Ludhiana-based family was drugged before being robbed of their mobile phones and cash in August. The forensic analysis report related to the sedated mango shake which was offered to victims has also not arrived in the last 75 days. The main accused Mohit Chaddha had created a fake profile on multiple matrimonial sites to trap divorcees looking to marry again. Chaddha claimed that he is financially sound and settled in Canada. The three fraudsters involved in the scam were Chaddha who posed as the groom, his alleged uncle Harjeet Singh, and their help Satish Rao. They gained the trust of a Ludhiana-based family who arrived at Mumbai airport on August 7. The family then travelled to Lonavala, where the fraudsters had booked a villa for six nights and deceived the victims during their stay. CCTV grab of accused fleeing in a rickshaw from the villa in Lonavla after drugging victims “He claimed to be running a franchise business in Canada and said he came to Maharashtra to hire candidates as his business was growing,” said the 41-year-old prospective bride, who is the complainant in the case registered with Lonavla city police. A total of nine people including the prospective bride, who runs a boutique in Ludhiana, had arrived to meet Chaddha. A few of them were also prospective candidates looking to work with Chaddha in Canada, but due to their mother tongue influence, they were hesitant to face phone call interviews. Chaddha’s driving license which was found to be fake Claiming that he would arrange smooth interview calls, Chaddha and his accomplices took everyone’s cell phones and later offered them a mango shake, which was allegedly spiked. “After having the mango shake, we all became unconscious. I regained consciousness after 18 hours,” said one of the victims, who runs an e-commerce business from her house in Ludhiana. The woman has been facing a lot of trouble as her bank account has been frozen following the FIR and complaint at the bank. “I have been facing a lot of difficulties after I was defrauded by Chaddha and his gang. Though the FIR has been registered there is no progress in the case. A police team had arrived in Punjab in search of the accused but the cops returned empty-handed,” she added. The driving licenses of Harjeet Singh, which may be fake According to the woman, the investigating officer had promised that her bank account would be unfrozen a week after the Ganpati festival. “My bank has been asking for the court order to unfreeze my account, but now the officers in Lonavla police do not even respond to my calls nor do they see my messages. It is not practically possible for me to travel all the way from Ludhiana to Lonavla to meet the investigating officer or other policemen privy to the investigation. There has been zero progress in the case in the last three months,” she added. “Initially, the cops said that the forensic report of the spiked drink would come in 15 days from the laboratory, and when I asked them about the report after two weeks, they told me that it takes around a month. Now, they are saying that it comes after three months… is this a joke? I am reeling under a tremendous financial crisis and the cops are doing nothing in the case,” she said, adding that despite it being the festive season, she couldn’t conduct any business due to her frozen bank account. The driving licenses of Satish Rao, which may be fake When contacted, the senior inspector of Lonavla city police, Suhas Jagtap said, “Our investigation is underway. One team had also gone to Punjab to search for Chaddha but we could not make any breakthrough in the case. He had created multiple profiles on different matrimonial sites but now these accounts have been deleted. We will crack the case soon.” 18Approx. hours victims were unconscious
02 November,2024 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar SharmaThe Antop Hill police on Friday arrested five people, including a woman, after a 22-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death following a confrontation between two groups over the bursting of firecrackers. According to the police, the incident took place on November 1 around 1.50 am when the deceased, identified as Vivek Gupta, and his friends were bursting crackers near Kokari Agar, Jay Maharashtra Nagar, in Antop Hill. “Gupta and his friends were bursting crackers, and there was a lot of noise. Another group raised objections, but they continued to burst crackers, which led to a confrontation,” said a police officer. The key accused, identified as Kartik R Mohan Devandra from the other group, stabbed Gupta using a sharp-edged weapon, leading to his death, said the police. Gupta was taken to Sion hospital and was pronounced dead at around 3.30 am. “Gupta was stabbed by the accused at least four times. We are waiting for the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death,” said zone 4 DCP R Ragsudha. The police said they have registered a first information report (FIR) against the accused, adding that Devandra and others were arrested within 24 hours of the registration of the FIR. “Vivek had two jobs. He worked as a wireman and in a kachori shop and was the breadwinner of the family; he is survived by a brother, sister, and father.” said Atish Gawane, a friend of the deceased. “My friend was lying on the ground covered in blood as he was beaten by Devandra and others. Vivek was trying to pacify those fighting but Devandra had called people to beat him up,” Gawane said. Those arrested have been identified as Kartik R Mohan Devendra, Kartik Kumar Devendra, Vicky Muttu Devendra, Miniappan Ravi Devendra, and Kartik’s wife. All have been charged under section 103 (murder) and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and under the relevant sections of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.
02 November,2024 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva AgasheADVERTISEMENT
