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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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13 phones of Salman Khan fans stolen outside his home in Mumbai, 1 arrested

The Bandra police traced and arrested the 19-year-old accused, Vishal Yadav, a resident of Golibar in Santacruz.

People outside Salman Khan’s residence on Saturday.(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 09, 2018 01:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Man hits wife with iron hammer in Mumbai, held

The woman, Jayshree Devdas Ganekar, 43, is in a critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Cooper Hospital while her husband, Devdas Ganekar, 51, who has a fish business, was arrested.

A 51-year-old man from Versova village was arrested early on Sunday for allegedly attacking his wife on her head with an iron hammer over a marital dispute in Andheri (West) on Saturday night.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Updated on Apr 09, 2018 03:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Mumbai man sends lewd texts to woman, threatens her, held

After being confronted by the complainant’s husband, the accused threatened to harm them after he came out on bail.

A 40-year-old driver was arrested on Friday for allegedly cyber-stalking, passing lewd comments and threatening a woman from Bandra (West).(HT File (Representational Image))

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Published on Apr 07, 2018 12:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Bengaluru bizman posts obscene photos of ex-girlfriend from Mumbai, arrested

The complainant, a consultant in a private firm, met the accused on social media in 2016 and fell in love.

A 36-year-old businessman from Bengaluru was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly circulating objectionable photographs of his ex-girlfriend after she broke up with him for cheating on her.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Updated on Apr 07, 2018 11:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Cyber-fraudster spoofs email to dupe Mumbai bizman of Rs5.27 lakh

According to the Amboli police, the complainant, Jitendra Sawant, 38, is an employee of the Andheri-based company.

A cyber-fraudster cheated a Mumbai businessman of Rs5.27 lakh.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Published on Apr 02, 2018 12:11 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Mumbai businessman chases thieves on foot, in rickshaw, recovers his bag with ₹5 lakh

Two robbers distracted the businessman in a car at a traffic signal and stole his bag containing the money.

The thieves approached the businessman at a traffic signal in suburban Borivali in Mumbai on Thursday.(HT File Photo/Representative image)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2018 04:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Mumbai resident books Europe package online, duped of Rs2.7 lakh

The agent did not arrange the hotel bookings and travel documents, nor did he return the complainant his money.

The accused tour agent has his office in Gujarat .(HT FILE)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2018 12:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Mumbai man arrested for molesting French woman

Accused nabbed with the help of CCTV footage from Khar and Santacruz areas

The woman was near the Khar railway station when the accused came from behind, touched her inappropriately and ran away.(HT FILE)

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Published on Mar 26, 2018 11:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

SSC paper leak in Mumbai: Two tuition teachers sent to police custody

The police learnt that Firoz, a private tuition teacher at Sakinaka, got the question paper from another person who had got it from one Muzzamil Kazi, 27, also a private tuition teacher in Mira Road.

A magistrate court on Friday remanded the two tuition teachers arrested by the Sakinaka police for allegedly leaking the ICT paper of the SSC exam in police custody.(HT File)

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Published on Mar 24, 2018 12:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Thak Thak gang knocks on car window, steals Rs60K phone from Mumbai motorist

Fortunately, an alert motorist saw the commotion at the complainant Ishan Pancholi’s car and clicked a picture of one of the gang members, which has been provided to police.

The Thak Thak gang in Mumbai managed to steal a phone worth Rs60,000 from a 25-year-old on Wednesday.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Published on Mar 23, 2018 01:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Nigerian held for cheating bizman in Mumbai

The accused, Daniel Chukwuanu’s bank account statement showed he had Rs1.5 crore in it, which the police believe is ill-gotten money.

The accused cheated Arjun Kasana, 22, a businessman from Delhi of Rs4.12 lakh.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Published on Mar 23, 2018 12:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Cyber-fraudster hacks CEO’s email, dupes Mumbai firm of Rs13.22 lakh

The complainant received an email from his CEO’s email ID ordering him to transfer money from their private bank account to another account.

A cyber-fraudster allegedly duped the chief executive officer (CEO) of a company in Goregaon (East) by hacking into his email account.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Updated on Mar 23, 2018 12:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

BMC worker comes under rear wheels of truck in Mumbai, dies

The Malwani police said the incident took place at 7.45am on Veer Abdul Hamid Marg, near Malwani gate 6.

A 40-year-old civic body cleaner was killed on Wednesday after his shirt got entangled with a passing truck and he got dragged, before coming under the truck’s rear wheels.(HT File(Representational Image))

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Updated on Mar 22, 2018 10:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

₹9-L robbery: Mumbai police arrest two men from Delhi

The accused had assaulted the store manager before fleeing with his bag in February.

The police traced the duo with the help of CCTV cameras.(HT FILE)

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Published on Mar 19, 2018 11:15 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Duo caught for robbing beer shop in Mumbai say they learnt to break locks from YouTube video

Last month, the duo burgled a beer shop in Andheri (East). However, when they returned on March 12 to burgle another shop, they were caught by the patrolling police.

The accused were remanded to police custody by a magistrate court till Thursday.(HT File/Representational Image)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2018 11:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

20-year-old in Mumbai stabbed in fight over a girl, 2 held

The Andheri police said the victim, Deepan Baruah, is out of danger and they have arrested two of the five accused under section 307 of the IPC.

A 20-year-old college student was stabbed in the stomach on Saturday by another youth in Andheri (East) .(HT File (Representational Image))

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Updated on Mar 12, 2018 01:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

22-year-old riding triple-seat killed in Mumbai after truck hits scooter

The accident took place on the north-bound stretch near Hub Mall in Ashok Nagar.

A 22-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Western Express highway in Mumbai.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Updated on Mar 12, 2018 01:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Mumbai cop killed in hit-and-run case

The victim, Shatrugan Rane, 45, was a resident of Thakur complex in Kandivli (East).

The victim suffered several injuries to his chest and legs.(HT File)

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Published on Mar 06, 2018 01:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

32-year-old killed in Mumbai road mishap; tanker driver held

According to the police the incident took place at around 3.20pm near the Mumbai University.

The impact of the accident was such that the woman died on the spot, the police said.(Representational photo)

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Updated on Feb 15, 2018 01:38 AM IST

Hindsutan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Construction site supervisor from Mumbai booked for death of worker

The police have registered a case of death by negligence and arrested the supervisor.

Bhuneshwar Prasad fell to his death from the 13th floor of a 22-storied under-construction building.(Representational photo)

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Updated on Feb 15, 2018 01:34 AM IST

Hindsutan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

13.4 kg of ‘meow meow’ worth Rs 2.73 crore seized in Mumbai, two arrested

During initial interrogation of the duo it is come to fore that the drugs were sent from Dubai by a wanted accused in the case.

Another accused is wanted in the case.(Representational Image/HT File)

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Updated on Feb 01, 2018 10:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Burglars make merry on Republic Day, steal valuables from Mumbai bungalow and NCC cadets

The police are checking CCTV cameras in the vicinity and are questioning security guards deployed nearby to get leads

The burglar decamped with valuables collectively worth Rs10.42 lakh.(REPRESENTATIONAL PHOTO)

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Published on Jan 28, 2018 11:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Dilip Kumar and Saira Bano’s complaint against Mumbai builder: EOW begins probe

The couple has alleged that Bhojwani has forged documents claiming ownership to the haf-acre land, valued at Rs250 crore.

Veteran actors Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu allege that Bandra builder is trying to usurp the land where their residence is located.(HT file photo)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2018 12:34 PM IST

Hindsutan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Mumbai police sub-inspector caught accepting Rs10,000 bribe, arrested

ACB arrests Meghwadi police station officer while allegedly accepting sum from complainant

Sandeep Bhade allegedly demanded Rs30,000 from the complainant, who then approached the ACB(Representational pic)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2018 02:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Gold ring worth Rs12 lakh stolen from Mumbai residence, house helps suspected

The locker which had the gold ring studded with a diamond, also contained 100 US dollars, worth Rs6,500.

Four to five employees of a businessman from Pali Hill in Bandra are being questioned by the police in connection with the theft of a diamond-studded gold ring worth Rs12 lakh.(HT File/Representational Image)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2018 12:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

US-based firm’s CEO arrested at Mumbai airport for making hoax bomb call

The accused allegedly wanted to disrupt Delhi flight schedules so that he could get a late flight to Rome from Delhi if his Mumbai flight got delayed

The accused’s lawyer argued that he had only enquired about the status of his flight, which was misunderstood.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2018 12:34 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu

Driver killed after two autorickshaws collide in Mumbai

An FIR has been registered by the Andheri police against the auto driver who fled the spot.

Singh, who suffered injuries on his head and neck, was rushed to the hospital by passersby and was declared dead on arrival.(HT file photo)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2017 09:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Trio caught for transporting contraband syrup from Gujarat to Mumbai

According to the Anti-Narcotics Cell, the cough syrup’s contents include Codeine Phosphate and is not available without a prescription.

Investigations are underway to determine where they acquired such a large quantity of the drugs from(HT file photo)

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Updated on Dec 30, 2017 12:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

Cops register FIR against contractor and supervisor after building collapses in Mumbai

A slab in the building in Zaveri bazaar collapsed last week, killing four.

The 80-year-old building was undergoing repair work under a private contractor and supervisor when it collapsed on December 15.(HT file photo)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2017 01:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash Naidu, Mumbai

2 car thieves caught in Mumbai with firearms, knife, bullets

Officials are trying to determine why a pair of car thieves was carrying a cache of weapons and where they got it from

The police have recovered two country-made pistols and one rifle, as well as 27 live rounds, two used bullets, a knife, a sickle and other metal parts used in breaking car locks.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 23, 2017 03:06 PM 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.

The Bandra police traced and arrested the 19-year-old accused, Vishal Yadav, a resident of Golibar in Santacruz.

The woman, Jayshree Devdas Ganekar, 43, is in a critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Cooper Hospital while her husband, Devdas Ganekar, 51, who has a fish business, was arrested.

After being confronted by the complainant’s husband, the accused threatened to harm them after he came out on bail.

The complainant, a consultant in a private firm, met the accused on social media in 2016 and fell in love.

According to the Amboli police, the complainant, Jitendra Sawant, 38, is an employee of the Andheri-based company.

Two robbers distracted the businessman in a car at a traffic signal and stole his bag containing the money.

The agent did not arrange the hotel bookings and travel documents, nor did he return the complainant his money.

Accused nabbed with the help of CCTV footage from Khar and Santacruz areas

The police learnt that Firoz, a private tuition teacher at Sakinaka, got the question paper from another person who had got it from one Muzzamil Kazi, 27, also a private tuition teacher in Mira Road.

Fortunately, an alert motorist saw the commotion at the complainant Ishan Pancholi’s car and clicked a picture of one of the gang members, which has been provided to police.

The accused, Daniel Chukwuanu’s bank account statement showed he had Rs1.5 crore in it, which the police believe is ill-gotten money.

The complainant received an email from his CEO’s email ID ordering him to transfer money from their private bank account to another account.

The Malwani police said the incident took place at 7.45am on Veer Abdul Hamid Marg, near Malwani gate 6.

The accused had assaulted the store manager before fleeing with his bag in February.

Last month, the duo burgled a beer shop in Andheri (East). However, when they returned on March 12 to burgle another shop, they were caught by the patrolling police.

The Andheri police said the victim, Deepan Baruah, is out of danger and they have arrested two of the five accused under section 307 of the IPC.

The accident took place on the north-bound stretch near Hub Mall in Ashok Nagar.

The victim, Shatrugan Rane, 45, was a resident of Thakur complex in Kandivli (East).

According to the police the incident took place at around 3.20pm near the Mumbai University.

The police have registered a case of death by negligence and arrested the supervisor.

During initial interrogation of the duo it is come to fore that the drugs were sent from Dubai by a wanted accused in the case.

The police are checking CCTV cameras in the vicinity and are questioning security guards deployed nearby to get leads

The couple has alleged that Bhojwani has forged documents claiming ownership to the haf-acre land, valued at Rs250 crore.

ACB arrests Meghwadi police station officer while allegedly accepting sum from complainant

The locker which had the gold ring studded with a diamond, also contained 100 US dollars, worth Rs6,500.

The accused allegedly wanted to disrupt Delhi flight schedules so that he could get a late flight to Rome from Delhi if his Mumbai flight got delayed

An FIR has been registered by the Andheri police against the auto driver who fled the spot.

According to the Anti-Narcotics Cell, the cough syrup’s contents include Codeine Phosphate and is not available without a prescription.

A slab in the building in Zaveri bazaar collapsed last week, killing four.

Officials are trying to determine why a pair of car thieves was carrying a cache of weapons and where they got it from

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