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Jayprakash Naidu

Jayprakash works with the Crime team and covers Western suburbs. He also covers EOW , Cybercrimes.

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Coming soon in Maharashtra: Online platform where you can file phishing, vishing plaints

Special cyber crime unit to be set up in Mumbai, will look into complaints within a few hours

The cyber unit will immediately report the fraudulent numbers and links to the respective service providers and get them blocked to prohibit crimes in the future.(Photo for representation)

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Updated on Feb 18, 2019 08:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Food delivery executive killed in hit-and-run in Mumbai

The 32-year-old delivery executive of an online food delivery service, died on Sunday after being knocked down by a speeding tempo on the western express highway in Dahisar (East)

The driver of the tempo, allegedly tried to flee the spot, but other motorists chased him down and handed him over to the police.(Photo for representation)

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Updated on Jan 29, 2019 12:39 AM IST

ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

ACP, inspector on patrolling duty assaulted in Mumbai

According to the Sahar police, a mob which was part of a Ganpati procession from the Great Indira Nagar in Lelewadi in Andheri (East) started to create a law and order problem around 10pm

The two also allegedly manhandled a senior inspector.(PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

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Updated on Sep 19, 2018 12:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Mumbai man held for showing middle finger to colleague

According to the Saki Naka police, the arrested accused and the 22-year-old woman worked as a trainee in a private company.

The accused was arrested last week and has been remanded to judicial custody.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2018 12:29 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Biker molests 21-year-old college student in Mumbai

The incident occurred around 6am on the Madh Marve road in Dharavli area when the woman was on her way to college

She was walking towards the bus stop, when the bike-borne approached from behind, grabbed her hand and demanded sexual favours.(PICTURE FOR REPRESENTATION)

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Updated on Aug 12, 2018 12:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

3 stab 45-year-old rickshaw driver to death in Mumbai

The three men had a fight with the victim regarding some differences pertaining to the rickshaw union.

The victims had a past personal enmity with the accused.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Aug 01, 2018 12:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

63-year-old from Mumbai kills himself after watching TV coverage of Delhi mass suicide

According to the Dindoshi police, his business had been running losses since 2015.

His body was discovered hanging from the ceiling by his wife on Friday morning.(Representational photo)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2018 12:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

2 robbers shoot dead shop owner in Mumbai

One of the bullets hit 47-year-old Sadnisingh Chavda on the left side of his head and killed him

The Vanrai police said the incident took place around 11.20 pm on Sunday.(PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION)

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Updated on Jun 12, 2018 01:10 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

32-year-old Mumbai man stabs sailor to death for teasing him, arrested

The victim was rushed to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.

The police began investigation and nabbed the accused.(HT Photo/Representational Image)

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Updated on Jun 10, 2018 11:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Senior citizen killed after biker knocks her down in Mumbai

65-year-old Nita Patil was walking when the accused lost control and the speeding Honda Shine bike rammed into her

According to the police, the incident took place near Saraswati hospital, in front of Charkop bus depot around 2.30pm.(REPRESENTATIONAL PHOTO/HT FILE)

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Published on May 22, 2018 01:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

80 people questioned, but death of Mumbai cop’s son remains a mystery

Police took the statements 20 youngsters, who were at the party, however, nothing suspicious came out of it

At least three people saw Atharva in a troubled state but none offered help, which police said could have saved his life.

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Updated on May 16, 2018 12:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Eight forged documents to claim ₹13 lakh insurance, booked

The bank found the eight people had submitted forged documents and bills of the hospital to claim the insurance

The complaint is lodged by the manager of a private bank’s general insurance company.(HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 08, 2018 12:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Man nabbed in Mumbai with four country-made pistols

The police are trying to find out who sold the firearms, collectively worth over Rs40,000, to the accused and to whom he was going to sell the weapons

The police said the arrested accused had brought the pistols from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai.(HT FILE)

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Published on May 06, 2018 12:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Three spray chemical into employee’s eyes, loot Mumbai jewellery shop of Rs9 lakh

The trio entered the shop, posing as customers who wanted to buy a gold chain.

The accused fled with about 300 grams of gold and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>45,000 in cash.(Representational photo)

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Updated on May 06, 2018 12:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

24-year-old held for flashing two women in Mumbai

According to the Dindoshi police, the incident took place at around 10.15pm in Goregaon

A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly flashing two women in Mumbai.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Updated on May 05, 2018 02:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Mumbai police hunt for man who conned 8 people of lakhs with the promise of overseas jobs

The accused Mukesh Vaishnav is currently on the run from the authorities.

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Updated on May 03, 2018 12:40 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Murder accused hid inside Mumbai nullah for four days, arrested

The accused was not using a mobile phone for the last two months, which had made it difficult for the police to track him down.

Few years ago, the wife left him, after he constantly assaulted her, and she started living at her mother’s residence in Poisar, Kandivli (East).(HT File/Representational Image)

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Updated on May 02, 2018 01:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

10 more carriers involved in Hawala racket arrested

They were arrested while they were returning by a flight from Dubai, based on a Look out Circular issued against them

The police said the racket has been going on since January and the accused using the modus operandi has managed to siphon off crores of rupees.(HT FILE)

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Published on Apr 30, 2018 12:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Card cloning gang was operational for five months in Mumbai

The DN Nagar police found 250 blank cards when they raided the home of the three accused.

The suspects used scammers, cameras and laptops to steal bank information(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 29, 2018 11:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

2 men booked in Mumbai for duping 6 of Rs41 lakh by promising houses on government land

Police say they forged various documents to pose as owners of the land when the land belongs to the collector’s office

The complainant and the witnesses in the case had allegedly been paying money to the two accused between 2011 and 2017.(HT FILE)

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Published on Apr 23, 2018 01:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

40-year-old woman jumps to death from 7th floor of Mumbai building

The deceased was with her mother-in-law at the time of the incident

Police said they are investigating what led to the woman’s death.(HT FILE)

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Published on Apr 23, 2018 12:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Domestic help and his aide rob 76-year-old in Mumbai, held

The main accused had been working as a domestic helper with the family for past six to seven months. The other accused plays supporting characters in Bhojpuri films.

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Updated on Apr 19, 2018 12:34 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Four cybercrime stations, 186 cops to curb cases in Mumbai

A police official said, within few days an official government resolution will be passed in this regard.

A look at cybercrime in Mumbai shows that the number of cases detected is going down.(HT File)

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Published on Apr 18, 2018 11:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Man tries to buy flat in Mumbai, duped of Rs23.05 lakh

The accused said he has clout in Mhada and could get him a Mhada apartment for Rs36 lakh within six months

Police said the accused, to win the confidence of the complainant, made false property related documents and also gave him a forged receipt.(HT FILE)

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Published on Apr 17, 2018 12:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Man from Mumbai on the run after duping employer of ₹29 lakh

The accused had been forging signatures of his employer and withdrawing money from the account since April 2016.

As the accused withdrew small amounts, it did not come to employer’s notice at first.(Representational photo)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2018 12:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Tenant arrested in Mumbai for killing landlord’s son after he intervenes in domestic fight

Accused allegedly pushed the 24-year-old victim to the ground during a scuffle , following which he died

Police said the accused and his family had been living on rent in the premises for seven months.(HT FILE)

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Published on Apr 13, 2018 12:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Mumbai lottery centre issues fake bills, six held

The lottery centre allegedly gave fake receipts to customers in order to evade taxes.

The centre, according to local police, has been operational for two years.(Representational photo)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2018 01:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Labourer falls to death from 20th floor in Mumbai, two booked

He had stepped onto the makeshift lift – temporarily built for carrying cement and other materials – lost his balance and fell.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2018 12:49 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

40-year-old man steals gold, diamonds worth Rs14.27 lakh in Mumbai

According to police, the crime came to light on Saturday around 10 am.

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Updated on Apr 11, 2018 12:44 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Labourer falls from a height of 15 feet in Mumbai building, dies

The contractor was held for causing death by negligence. he was remanded in judicial custody, but later granted bail.

He fell from the dome of a terrace on to the terrace floor while he was on duty.(Representational photo)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2018 12:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

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Jayprakash Naidu

Jayprakash works with the Crime team and covers Western suburbs. He also covers EOW , Cybercrimes.

Special cyber crime unit to be set up in Mumbai, will look into complaints within a few hours

The 32-year-old delivery executive of an online food delivery service, died on Sunday after being knocked down by a speeding tempo on the western express highway in Dahisar (East)

According to the Sahar police, a mob which was part of a Ganpati procession from the Great Indira Nagar in Lelewadi in Andheri (East) started to create a law and order problem around 10pm

According to the Saki Naka police, the arrested accused and the 22-year-old woman worked as a trainee in a private company.

The incident occurred around 6am on the Madh Marve road in Dharavli area when the woman was on her way to college

The three men had a fight with the victim regarding some differences pertaining to the rickshaw union.

According to the Dindoshi police, his business had been running losses since 2015.

One of the bullets hit 47-year-old Sadnisingh Chavda on the left side of his head and killed him

The victim was rushed to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.

65-year-old Nita Patil was walking when the accused lost control and the speeding Honda Shine bike rammed into her

Police took the statements 20 youngsters, who were at the party, however, nothing suspicious came out of it

The bank found the eight people had submitted forged documents and bills of the hospital to claim the insurance

The police are trying to find out who sold the firearms, collectively worth over Rs40,000, to the accused and to whom he was going to sell the weapons

The trio entered the shop, posing as customers who wanted to buy a gold chain.

According to the Dindoshi police, the incident took place at around 10.15pm in Goregaon

The accused Mukesh Vaishnav is currently on the run from the authorities.

The accused was not using a mobile phone for the last two months, which had made it difficult for the police to track him down.

They were arrested while they were returning by a flight from Dubai, based on a Look out Circular issued against them

The DN Nagar police found 250 blank cards when they raided the home of the three accused.

Police say they forged various documents to pose as owners of the land when the land belongs to the collector’s office

The deceased was with her mother-in-law at the time of the incident

The main accused had been working as a domestic helper with the family for past six to seven months. The other accused plays supporting characters in Bhojpuri films.

A police official said, within few days an official government resolution will be passed in this regard.

The accused said he has clout in Mhada and could get him a Mhada apartment for Rs36 lakh within six months

The accused had been forging signatures of his employer and withdrawing money from the account since April 2016.

Accused allegedly pushed the 24-year-old victim to the ground during a scuffle , following which he died

The lottery centre allegedly gave fake receipts to customers in order to evade taxes.

He had stepped onto the makeshift lift – temporarily built for carrying cement and other materials – lost his balance and fell.

According to police, the crime came to light on Saturday around 10 am.

The contractor was held for causing death by negligence. he was remanded in judicial custody, but later granted bail.

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