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Mumbai: Thief busted after 1.5 km chase on foot in Bhandup

Mumbai: Thief busted after 1.5 km chase on foot in Bhandup

Cops nab house-breaker who fled to Shirdi in Sai palkhi disguise; 9 cases traced to him; according to officials, the case came to light on March 27 when complainant Ruchira Rane, 31, approached the police

02 May,2025 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Arrested conman Sunil Lodha involved in multiple fraud cases: Borivali police

Arrested conman Sunil Lodha involved in multiple fraud cases: Borivali police

In 2023, he was accused of molesting a well-known Bollywood actress; he also allegedly duped accountant of Rs 2.5 crore and Punjab-based businessman of R50 lakh before disappearing

02 May,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Thane cops arrest chain snatcher

Thane cops arrest chain snatcher

The team collected CCTV evidence from crime scenes, utilised technical inputs, and deployed local intelligence to trace the movements of suspects, said the DCP

01 May,2025 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Mumbai: Love for ‘actress’ helps police trap con man who stole Rs 4.89 crore

Mumbai: Love for ‘actress’ helps police trap con man who stole Rs 4.89 crore

After fraudster disappeared for two years, Mumbai police use grey cells to trace him to Delhi where he was holed up with struggling actress from the south

30 April,2025 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Navi Mumbai cops arrest their own in drug syndicate bust

Navi Mumbai cops arrest their own in drug syndicate bust

Two police constables, customs official among 10 arrested for involvement; according to the Navi Mumbai police, a total of 10 individuals have been arrested, including two police constables and one customs official, with contraband and other assets seized amounting to Rs 73 lakh

30 April,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Crime Branch now examines Anmol Bishnoi’s role in foiled Mumbai attack

Crime Branch now examines Anmol Bishnoi’s role in foiled Mumbai attack

One accused claims direct communication; cops explore if plot mirrored tactics used in previous high-profile killings; the Crime Branch is yet to determine if Bishnoi sent them to Mumbai to carry out the hit.

30 April,2025 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Angry over birth of fourth girl, mother kills infant in Dahanu

Angry over birth of fourth girl, mother kills infant in Dahanu

Police said woman had been hoping for a boy; accused is resident of West Bengal and had come to her mother’s house during pregnancy

30 April,2025 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai: Repeat offender caught peddling MD concealed in cigarette packs

Mumbai: Repeat offender caught peddling MD concealed in cigarette packs

Borivli man previously jailed for smuggling drugs nabbed again after tip-off leads ATC to fresh stash worth Rs 5.5 lakh; the police have initiated further investigation and have taken preventive action against the accused

30 April,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Man’s passport declared invalid as his house stands on ‘encroached forest land’

Man’s passport declared invalid as his house stands on ‘encroached forest land’

Kurar police, who withheld clearance, claim Malad resident lacks mandatory house ownership or tenancy document

29 April,2025 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Flower seller stabbed to death inside APMC market in Kalyan

Flower seller stabbed to death inside APMC market in Kalyan

However, when the consignment arrived, Karla allegedly took possession of all five bundles without handing over the accused’s share

28 April,2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

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