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Mumbai: Woman booked for ‘sharing’ obscene photos of relative

A woman, 64, has filed a complaint with the Powai police, accusing her 30-year-old niece of sending morphed obscene photos of her to their relatives as part of a defamation plot stemming from a family dispute. The incident came to light on September 4 after the brother informed the woman that he had received an obscene photo of her on WhatsApp, according to the police sources. Initially, the woman dismissed it as a prank, however, the situation escalated when the same morphed photos were sent to her son and other relatives on Saturday (September 14). The police said that the woman, along with her sister, reached the police station on Sunday to file a complaint, claiming that her niece had “intentionally sent the photos to tarnish their reputation within the extended family”. “The photos were altered with obscene text…A photo of the complainant’s husband was also morphed with a garland around his neck,” said a police officer from Powai police station. Based on the complaint, a case was registered against the accused under sections of the Information Technology Act and Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, said police. “We have summoned the accused to the police station to investigate the motives behind this act,” the officer said.  Sept 4Day incident came to light

16 September,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
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South Mumbai woman loses Rs 13.20 lakh to cyber fraud

The Byculla police has registered a first information report (FIR) against unknown persons after a 36-year-old woman from south Mumbai lost Rs 13.20 lakh to cyber fraud after clicking on a link received via WhatsApp. The alleged incident took place nearly two months ago, on July 28. According to the woman, the money was part of the insurance settlement she had received just two months ago, following her husband’s death. The woman said that she had spent Rs 83 lakh on her husband’s treatment, and she only got Rs 10 lakh from the insurance company, while her savings of R3 lakh were wiped out by the alleged fraudsters. Narrating the incident, the woman in her complaint said that on July 28, she received a WhatsApp text from an unknown person—‘union bank Aadhaar update.apk’—that had her bank account and card details.  “I opened this apk file and it had the details of my debit card, and immediately I closed the file and went to sleep. At the same time, I started getting OTPs, which I did not share with anyone and next morning I found that around R2 lakh was withdrawn from my second account,” the woman said while speaking with mid-day.  “My husband used to handle that (second) account... when the money was debited, I immediately called my brother and rushed to Byculla police station within 10 minutes; while I was at the police station, the money kept debiting from the account.” The woman said that she and the cops also tried to call the bank to stop the transactions, however, the fraudster(s) emptied the account. According to the police, the .apk file on which the woman had clicked was some malware. With the help of this, the cybercrooks took control of her mobile phone number and managed to transfer all her money. The transactions show that the purchases were made on Westside, one money, Jio, and Bharatpe.com, the police said. “Had the money been transferred to some other account, we could have saved the amount by freezing the accounts, but since the cyber criminals have made purchases, it becomes difficult to get the money back,” said a police officer. July 28Day alleged incident took place 

16 September,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
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Man held for raping woman bank employee in Navi Mumbai

A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 41-year-old bank employee in Navi Mumbai city of Maharashtra, the police said on Sunday, reported the PTI. Based on a complaint by the woman who alleged that she had been raped, a case was registered at the Panvel police station, the police said. It said that the accused was arrested on Friday under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and further investigation were going on. The accused in the case worked as a driver in the bank. He had befriended the victim a few months ago and later established a physical relationship with her. He allegedly recorded private videos and took photographs of their encounters without her consent and later used them to threaten the woman, the official said, according to the PTI. The accused allegedly sexually exploited the woman and later threatened to share the video recordings and her private pictures with her family and colleagues at the bank, he said. When the woman began resisting his advances, the accused allegedly verbally abused and assaulted her, the official said, adding that a probe is underway. Woman duped of Rs 39 lakh by man who befriended her on social media Meanwhile, in an another incident, a woman from Ulhasnagar in Thane district of Maharashtra was duped of Rs 39.49 lakh allegedly by a man who befriended her on a social media platform and proposed marriage, a police official said on Sunday, according to the PTI. The man later told the 46-year-old woman he was detained by immigration authorities in Mumbai and had to pay a fine of Euro three lakh, the Vitthalwadi police station official said, the news agency reported on Sunday. "He got her to transfer Rs 39.49 lakh through multiple online transactions. However, he then cut off all communication with her, following which she realised she had been duped. The entire episode took place between August 23 and September 8," the official said, as per the PTI. A case was registered under Information Technology (IT) Act provisions and efforts are on to nab the accused, he added. (with PTI inputs)

15 September,2024 07:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Police raids gambling den in Byculla; 34 held, Rs 14 lakh seized

The Mumbai Police raided a gambling den in the Byculla area in the early hours of Sunday and arrested 34 people besides seizing cash of Rs 14 lakh, an official said, reported the PTI. The raid was conducted by the officials of the Mumbai Police's Crime Branch. The officials said that the raid was conducted after acting on inputs received by the police. The police raided the premises at DP Wadi locality and took four owners of the club, three jockeys, eight staffers and 19 customers into custody, the official said, according to the PTI. The police officials also confiscated Rs 14.61 lakh of cash and other gambling materials from the spot during the raid. The arrested persons have been booked under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, the police official added, as per the news agency. Mumbai Police issues advisory against fake 'arrest notice', says do not respond Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have issued a crucial advisory to alert citizens about a fake 'arrest notice' that has been circulating widely on social media platforms and has urged people to not fall prey to the fake notices. The police has also advised people to not respond to the 'notice' in case anyone receives it. The arrest notice, which has raised significant concern, is likely a scam designed to deceive individuals into believing they are under investigation or facing legal trouble, sources said. Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar addressed the issue on Saturday, urging people to disregard any such false notices and not to engage with them. The Mumbai CP highlighted the importance of skepticism and caution when encountering these fraudulent communications. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mumbai police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar urged those who receive any suspicious arrest notices via email, phone calls, or messaging apps to promptly report them to the police. "Received an arrest notice from the Commissioner of Mumbai Police? Bring it to our notice. Don't believe or respond to any fake arrest notice on mail, WhatsApp, SMS, or phone call received on behalf of the Commissioner, Mumbai Police," he wrote on X. (with PTI inputs)

15 September,2024 05:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai Police issues advisory against fake 'arrest notice'

Mumbai Police have issued a crucial advisory to alert citizens about a fake 'arrest notice' that has been circulating widely on social media platforms and has urged people to not fall prey to the fake notices. The police has also advised people to not respond to the 'notice' in case anyone receives it. The Mumbai Police has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the scam involving fraudsters who claim to be officials from the CBI, ED, and NCB, threatening victims with fake summonses or notices. The scammers aim to trick victims into providing sensitive financial information and then make unauthorized transactions. The arrest notice, which has raised significant concern, is likely a scam designed to deceive individuals into believing they are under investigation or facing legal trouble, sources said. Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar addressed the issue on Saturday, urging people to disregard any such false notices and not to engage with them. The Mumbai CP highlighted the importance of skepticism and caution when encountering these fraudulent communications. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mumbai police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar urged those who receive any suspicious arrest notices via email, phone calls, or messaging apps to promptly report them to the police. "Received an arrest notice from the Commissioner of Mumbai Police? Bring it to our notice. Don't believe or respond to any fake arrest notice on mail, WhatsApp, SMS, or phone call received on behalf of the Commissioner, Mumbai Police," he wrote on X. Phansalkar further said that citizens should beware from such fraudsters who come up with new modus or ideas to cheat citizens. Many such fraudsters have come to light including online job fraud, lottery fraud, fake loan, share market fraud among others.  Received an arrest notice from the Commissioner of Mumbai Police? Bring it to our notice.Don’t believe or respond to any fake arrest notice on mail, WhatsApp, SMS or phone call received on behalf of the Commissioner, Mumbai Police.Citizens are urged not to fall prey to these… pic.twitter.com/V2AssjlYUA — पोलीस आयुक्त, बृहन्मुंबई - CP Mumbai Police (@CPMumbaiPolice) September 14, 2024 The Mumbai Police have also taken steps to inform the public by sharing a screenshot of one such fake notice. This particular document, which was recently seen going viral on social media, was characterized by its poorly written English and dubious claims. It purportedly instructed the recipient to visit the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s office, alleging a "court order" related to their IP address concerning pornography. The notice erroneously mentioned involvement by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Not only Mumbai Police Commissioner but Vishwas Nagre Patil, Additional DG, Anti Corruption Bureau, Maharashtra had also recently shared a video on his social media account stating that fraudsters are calling as officer from central agency. Especially elderly and women, are being targeted by cyber criminals with threats and intimidation to gain financial benefits. He said, "Please note that no police official will "detain or interrogate" you on Skype or WhatsApp. This is a big red flag. You will never be asked to transfer personal funds to another account by a law enforcement official.Report any such attempt immediately so that such frauds can be prevented," added Patil.  What Citizens should Do to Avoid getting cheated:  1. Ignore any suspicious calls or messages claiming to be from the CBI, ED, or NCB.2. Do not provide any personal or financial information to unknown individuals.3. Approach the nearest police station if you receive such a call or notice.4. Be aware that the Mumbai Police does not send unnecessary notices or summonses.

15 September,2024 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
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Mob beats up biker after he attacks woman with helmet in road rage

A mob beat up a biker after he allegedly pushed a woman pedestrian and attacked her with his helmet in an incident of road rage in south Mumbai, the police said on Sunday, reported the PTI. According to the news agency, the police arrested the biker who was identified as Shahen Alam Sheikh (33), and later released him after serving him a notice following the attack on Saturday night, an official said. According to the police, the woman was waiting for a taxi on Nizam Street under the JJ flyover when the accused, who was on his bike, hit her leg. After the woman reprimanded him, the accused started verbally abusing her, pushed her on the road and hit her on the head with his bike helmet, the official said, as per the PTI. A mob soon gathered at the spot and started beating up Sheikh, who allegedly attempted to flee, claiming that he was in the police force, he said. The local police in south Mumbai soon intervened and saved Sheikh from the mob's clutches and took him to a nearby hospital, the official said, adding that the accused's two-wheeler was damaged in the attack, according to the PTI. Based on a complaint lodged by the woman, a case was registered against Sheikh under section 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 79 (acts intended to insult a woman's modesty) and other relevant provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), a Mumbai Police official said. Two school students injured in accident Meanwhile, in an another incident, two boys were injured after a school van overturned at Kalyan in the Thane district of Maharashtra, the police said on Saturday, the PTI reported. The accident took place early Friday morning on Govindwadi bypass bridge, said a police official. Preliminary investigation suggested that the van was being driven rashly, leading to a tyre blowout and overturning, he said. Ayan Jahid Sheikh (11) and Miran Waseem Sheikh (14) were injured in the incident. An FIR was registered at Bazarpeth police station against the driver under section 281 (rash driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. No arrest has been made yet. (with PTI inputs)

15 September,2024 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Three Nigerian nationals held with drugs worth Rs 75.4 lakh in Navi Mumbai

Three Nigerian nationals have been arrested for alleged possession of mephedrone and cocaine worth Rs 75.4 lakh in Navi Mumbai, police said on Sunday, reported news agency PTI. The accused, the Nigerian nationals, were nabbed near a temple in Kopar Khairane on Saturday night, senior inspector Sandeep Nigade of the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) said. The accused, Silvasa Nnachor (42), Ejike Donatus Ogugua (40), and Sunday Ezeobi (42), were residents of Kopar Khairane, he said, reported PTI. The ANC team seized 101.52 gm of mephedrone and 201.2 gm of cocaine worth Rs 75.4 lakh from the trio, the official said, adding that a probe is on to find out where the drugs were sourced from and the intended customers, reported PTI. A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, he said. NCB Mumbai disposes about 982 kg of illicit drugs Mumbai Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has disposed of about 982.100 kg of illicit drugs, which were earlier seized by the national nodal drug law enforcement agency. The illicit drugs were seized in various cases wherein numerous offenders, including foreign nationals, were arrested during the investigation, reported ANI. A Regular Drug Disposal Committee (RDDC) was constituted in accordance with the guidelines, after which the cases were reviewed and only fit cases were selected for disposal. Accordingly, all legal terms were complied with, after which the seized drugs were finally disposed of through incineration on Thursday (September 12) at Mumbai Waste Management Ltd., Taloja, Maharashtra, reported ANI. Among the disposal conducted, 20 kgs Mephedrone seized from Dongri Mumbai in June 2023 was also disposed of, wherein multiple accused persons with criminal antecedents, including kingpin, financiers, and key associates, were arrested and multi crore assets have seized. The disposed drugs include Ganja, Mephedrone, Ephedrine, CBCS, Nitrazepam tablets, Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA/Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Charas, Opium, Zolpidem, Alprazolam, and Tramadol, totalling to 982.100 kg. These were seized from multiple international as well as interstate drug syndicates, reported ANI. NCB has been robustly engaged towards ensuring a drug-free society, in which it has clamped down the interstate as well as international drug syndicates by curbing the drug trafficking and bursting the financial linkages. (With inputs from PTI and ANI)

15 September,2024 02:20 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai police and forensic experts investigate the death of actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora, who fell off the terrace at his Bandra home on September 11. Pic/Getty Images

With no regulatory body in place... Who is monitoring private forensic labs?

Even as the government pushes for forensic investigation to play a greater role in the criminal justice system with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the country is woefully unprepared for the wave of cases that will soon hit forensic laboratories, warn experts. The most glaring oversight is the lack of a central regulatory body to set guidelines for operations of forensic laboratories, and to enforce these regulations by mandating registration, accreditation and regular audits of these labs and self proclaimed forensic experts, heading/ working in such laboratories. Currently, anyone can claim to be a forensic expert in India, armed only with dubious online or diploma certifications in forensic science or related disciplines. With no regulatory body, there is no Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to follow, nor anyway to monitor standards of testing / equipments and the integrity of evidence. This is especially concerning in light of private forensic laboratories mushrooming across the country, raising the risk of inconsistent and unreliable evidence in courtrooms across India. (Left to right) Dr Indrajit Khandekar, Amol Deshmukh, Dr Rukmani Krishnamurthy and Advocate Mohini Priya In Clause (3) of Section 176 of the BNSS, which has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, forensic testing has now become mandatory for every offences that carry sentences of more than seven years. Under the CrPC, it was left up to the police to decide whether forensic experts (autopsy surgeon and forensic team from FSL) would need to be called in for crime scene investigation of a case or not. This change in the criminal investigation code will only increase the workload on already overburdened State run labs, where forensic analysis in thousands of cases are still pending, says Nisha Menon, forensic expert and consultant.  “On one hand, there is a significant shortage of government-run forensic laboratories and experts to handle the analysis of evidence seized during the course of police investigation. On the other hand, the number of high-tech and planned crimes in India is increasing,” said Menon.  Seeing an opportunity in the demand-supply gap, private forensic laboratories have proliferated. While other countries have mandated accreditation for laboratories that perform forensic tests for legal purposes, private labs in India are not accredited and often lack standardisation and quality control measures. “Many of these private labs are operated and funded by non-experts or retired experts with specialisation in only one subject. They submit reports across several forensic disciplines which are not their domain of expertise. Additionally, these labs hire either inexperienced freshers or employees who merely hold online certifications or short diplomas in related disciplines,” said Menon. It has also come to light that today anyone with mere certification or diploma course in forensic, tag themselves as forensic experts, a trend which is gradually becoming popular since crime thrillers on cable TV and OTT platforms, are turning out to be most watched programs. It is, therefore imperative to have a regulatory body, to keep tap of such mushrooming 'quacks', who set up their private laboratories, with no required qualification or on the job training. And if this is continue, it will not only derail the criminal justice system, but also adversely undermine the usage of forensic science, in its true sense. Nisha Menon Unqualified personnel handling sensitive forensic samples may lead to contamination, mishandling, or biased analyses and reports. “This unregulated growth [of private forensic labs] poses a significant risk to the integrity of forensic evidence and the criminal justice system as a whole. The consequences of flawed forensic analysis can be devastating, leading to wrongful convictions, miscarriages of justice, and harm to innocent individuals,” warned Menon. Lack of regulation A regulatory body and accreditation process is the need of the hour, stressed Menon. The problem lies not in private laboratories opening, but in the utter lack of regulation. Rukmani Krishnamurthy, former Director of the Directorate of Forensics Science Laboratories, Maharashtra, who is also academic council member of National Forensic Science University (NFSU) in Gujarat, said, “The demand for forensic investigation is rapidly increasing. It is also a fact that under-staffed and overburdened government-run forensic laboratories cannot solely meet the requirement. Hence, the role of private forensic laboratories has become crucial.” She proposes that “a national forensic council be formed under the ambit of NFSU that would not only mandate registration of private forensic science laboratories but also accredit them, conduct regular checks on their team’s qualifications, expertise and equipment, so as to ensure that the quality of analysis is not compromised and can stand court trials without an iota of doubt”. Botched forensic investigation has led to several high-profile cases failing to hold up in court, as pointed out by Mohini Priya, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India. “Contradictory reports by the Mumbai FSL and a foreign private laboratory in the investigation of actress Jiah Khan’s death in 2013 had cast doubts on the reliability of forensic evidence [in India],” she said. She also flagged the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case, which was the first in India to use forensic odontology to match the convicts’ teeth to bite marks on the victim. However, due to a dearth of such experts in India, the case was delayed. In another high-profile investigation in the 2008 Aarushi Talwar murder case, it was widely reported that the crime scene had been contaminated and evidence such as Aarushi’s personal belongings and potential DNA samples were mishandled, besides which the autopsy report also contained discrepancies. “These cases have highlighted the profound impact that forensic mishandling can have on the pursuit of justice,” said Advocate Mohini. “It is crucial to establish clear legal guidelines and standards for the admissibility of forensic evidence. This involves mandating the accreditation of forensic laboratories to ensure they meet high quality and reliability standards. Legislative amendments are necessary to enforce these standards rigorously, defining specific consequences for non-compliance,” said Advocate Mohini. The lack of oversight of Indian laboratories means criminal defendants can simply hire the services of a private lab to provide a contradictory report and undermine the prosecution’s case. Amol Deshmukh, senior faculty member at the government-run Institution of Forensic Science, Mumbai, recalled one such incident: “In one case, a private laboratory in Mumbai claimed to have detected alcohol in dried blood stains [it is scientifically not possible to detect alcohol in blood samples older than 24 hours], contradicting the FSL report and, therefore, undermining the credibility of forensic science. Instances abound of conflicting DNA reports from hair samples, all obtained at exorbitant prices dictated by client pressures.” Deshmukh pointed out another disturbing instance wherein his timely intervention averted a numerologists and a graphologists(in another case), from issuing their expert view in a forensic case  pertaining to  handwriting and signature analysis, despite no actual qualification and expertise in forensic science. It has also come to light that today anyone with mere certification or diploma course in forensic, tag themselves as forensic experts, a trend which is gradually becoming popular since crime thrillers on cable TV and OTT platforms, are turning out to be most watched programs. It is, therefore imperative to have a regulatory body, to keep tap of such mushrooming 'quacks', who set up their private laboratories, with no required qualification or on the job training. And if this is continue, it will not only derail the criminal justice system, but also adversely undermine the usage of forensic science, in its true sense. Forensic and landmark cases “In landmark cases such as ‘Solanki Chimanbhai Ukabhai v. State of Gujarat’, the Supreme Court of India has established that while forensic evidence is corroborative, its value can be overshadowed by reliable eyewitness testimony. The Court underscored that inconsistencies between forensic reports and eyewitness accounts do not automatically discredit the eyewitnesses if their testimony is deemed credible and satisfactory. This nuanced approach reflects the complexity of integrating forensic evidence into the legal framework and the necessity for careful evaluation of all evidence presented, said Advocate Mohini. She continued, “The Supreme Court’s observation in ‘State of Haryana vs. Bhagirath’ further stresses the need for a progressive approach towards the acceptance of expert testimony, emphasizing that advancements in science should inform legal standards, provided the evidence meets established reliability criteria. Despite this, the application of forensic science in India is fraught with challenges that hinder its effectiveness and reliability.” Failed attempts The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and National Human Rights Commission had attempted to address these issues with the issuance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in 2020 for proper evidence collection and processing, particularly in cases of sexual assault. However, lapses in forensic probe of cases like the 2020 Hathras gang rape [in which there was a delay in recording the victim’s statement and her medical examination] indicate that these guidelines have not been uniformly applied, particularly in rural and suburban regions. In 2011, the government had also drafted the Forensic Regulatory & Development Authority Of India (FRDA) Bill  in lines of TRAI (for telecom industry), IRDA  (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority- for insurance industry). But the Bill never saw the light of day said Dr Indrajit Khandekar, Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram.**** “The aim of this bill was to establish a forensic sciences regulatory authority, who would have monitored the functioning of both the State/Central Forensic Laboratories incuding private Laboratories and also have common Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all laboratories.   However, it was kept in cold storage for unknown reasons,” he said. Forensic experts in the know said, “The bill was a detailed report highlighting a 50-year plan for forensic science laboratories across India. It had recommended having a regulatory body for private laboratories. Two noted forensic experts Dr Gopalji Mishra, former Director FSL, Punjab and Dr C Damodaran, former Director FSL Tamilnadu,had submitted a over 500 pages on Perspective Plan for Indian Forensics. ”

15 September,2024 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
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Badlapur citizens catch ‘phone thieves’, police let them slip away

Badlapur residents have been in an uproar after a group caught three suspected mobile phone thieves on and handed them over to the Badlapur East police station, only for the accused to escape from right under the cops’ noses. The police claim that the suspects were sent home as they are minors, adding that they have the names and addresses for all three and would investigate the case. On Saturday, a group of local residents found the trio of youths—suspected to be between 15 and 17 years of age—behaving suspiciously on the Panvel highway. The three were on a motorcycle when the locals stopped and searched them, finding three mobile phones with no SIM cards with the youths. Suspecting them to be thieves, the group took the youths to the police station. “We started questioning them about the phones when the complainant, whose cell phone was stolen, arrived at the police station and identified the suspects. While the police were busy registering a complaint, the three youths fled,” said a police officer. Kiran Balwadkar, Senior Inspector, Badlapur East police station, said, “The suspects are minors. We have their name and addresses and our investigations are on.” 

15 September,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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Mumbai: Man held for duping HDFC over ATM fraud

The Gamdevi police has apprehended a 28-year-old individual for allegedly manipulating an ATM machine and duping Rs 2.38 lakh from the bank. The police took prompt action and arrested the accused who belongs to a group, which has found a way of duping the bank. They will now investigate how many people are a part of this group. According to the police, the accused originally hailed from Haryana and took flights to come to Mumbai and MMR region to rob the ATMs. “They would use the ATM and create a technical error and then call customer care and say they couldn’t receive the money,” said an officer.  The matter came to light when HDFC Bank’s vigilance officer complained to the Gamdevi police that the bank had received many complaints of such a nature. “The bank had checked the CCTV footage and it was revealed that the accused entered the ATM machine, put any amount with the password and then after a certain time, switched off the machine from the main point, so that only half of the money came in the cash dispenser. He would then complain that he couldn’t withdraw the entire amount,” said the officer. The police securitised the CCTV footage and nabbed one accused identified as Nazim Sayeed. The police suspect that he is a part of a larger group and are hopeful to nab the other accused after his arrest.  An FIR was registered under section 318 (cheating) of the BNS.

15 September,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
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Mumbai: Virar man stabs wife to death

The Virar police apprehended a 38-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife as he doubted her “character”.  He was held at Kalyan Station, during an attempt to flee the city, said the police. The incident took place on the night of September 13, when he allegedly stabbed his wife and fled. The murder took place at Ekvira Building in Virar’s Vatewadi area. The Virar police reached the spot and identified the victim as Bharati Rathod, 32. Her body was sent for  autopsy. The police then recorded the statement of the victim’s relative and registered an FIR. According to the police, Rathod and her husband Gopal Rathod, 38, were married for 15 years and had a 13-year-old daughter. They allegedly fought often over his drinking habit and his suspicions over her “character”. 

15 September,2024 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
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