Articles by Payal Gwalani
13-year-old stabs schoolmate four days after argument
A 13-year-old boy in Mumbai was booked for allegedly stabbing his schoolmate after a fight. The victim is in stable condition and the accused is a minor.
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 08:06 AM IST
41 high-end cars out for R-day rally impounded, owners booked
Police in Mumbai impounded 41 high-end and sports cars and booked 43 people for violating assembly orders. The cars had gathered for a rally that violated the city's ban on the assembly of more than five people. The rally was organised to mark Republic Day and was well-publicised on social media. The car owners, mostly businessmen, accused the police of high-handedness. The cars will be returned to their owners once fines are paid and other court proceedings are completed.
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Police recover stolen jewellery worth ₹1.43 crore in daylight robbery
Mumbai police recover stolen jewellery worth ₹1.43 crore following a ten-day pursuit and strategic measures, including spreading false rumors.
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Con gang that cheated people by luring them with govt schemes busted, 10 arrested
Ten people were arrested by the Andheri police in Mumbai for cheating people through digital advertisements on social media. They used fraudulent bank accounts and SIM cards acquired using unsuspecting job aspirants' documents. The main accused, an engineering graduate, was running a call centre in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai. The police have seized phones, debit cards, cash, and gold ornaments. The accused were remanded in police custody.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Woman alleges rape in posh Worli bungalow by Instagram friend
A 21-year-old woman in Mumbai claims she was drugged and raped by a 24-year-old man, and has filed a police complaint. The accused is currently on the run.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Four victims of multi-crore scam abduct CA to recover lost money
Police arrest four individuals who kidnapped a chartered accountant in an attempt to recover money lost in a Ponzi scheme. The accountant had convinced acquaintances and relatives to invest in the fraudulent company. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₹5 crore ($710,000). Two of the accused were found with the victim after a five-day search, while the other two were apprehended separately. The four are now in police custody.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Payal Gwalani, Mumbai
Police recover ₹15 lakh stolen goods from arrested Thakthak gang members
Police in Mumbai have arrested three members of the "thakthak" gang and recovered stolen goods worth ₹10 lakh following a theft from a Mercedes.
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 07:00 AM IST
A squad that goes all out to look, trace, bring back your loved one
The missing persons' detection squad of the Mumbai police has an impeccable record of tracing and reuniting runaway minors and lost elderly persons with their families. With a robust system in place, the squad locates 90% of all people reported missing daily, including 93% of missing minors and 87% of missing adults in 2023. The squad consists of one or two officers connected through WhatsApp groups and other means, who work tirelessly to find missing persons and ensure their safe return. They employ various methods, including talking to the family, circulating pictures, and tracking mobile phones and social media accounts. The squad also receives assistance from local citizens and volunteers, such as paper boys and food stall owners. In cases involving minors, specific guidelines are followed under "Operation Muskan" to ensure their safety. The squad's dedication and prompt action have earned them praise from the joint commissioner of police.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Payal Gwalani, Mumbai
Three arrested for robbing senior citizens at gunpoint in their own home
Senior couple in Mumbai robbed at gunpoint in their home, losing ₹31 lakh worth of gold jewellery. Two of three accused arrested, third caught in Gujarat.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Businessman who cheated investors of ₹2 crore arrested after a month
Businessman Hasmukh Bhati, accused of defrauding 28 individuals of nearly ₹2 crore in a jewelry investment scheme, has been arrested in Mumbai. The fraud amount is now estimated to be ₹5 crore. Bhati had been evading police for over a month.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Gaming app owner booked for using Sachin’s fake video in ad
Police book owner of a gaming app for using a deepfake video of Sachin Tendulkar in its promotional video, prompting Tendulkar to call for action against misinformation and deepfakes.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Man who stalked, threatened ex-girlfriend of leaking intimate pics arrested
A 34-year-old man in Mumbai who was charged with stalking and wrongfully confining his ex-girlfriend has been sent to judicial custody after being on the run for two months. The man had been harassing his former girlfriend by threatening to share intimate pictures of her on social media. He was finally apprehended by the police and booked on multiple charges, including criminal intimidation.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Migrants fuel infra boom at great costs
Most migrants arrive in the city seeking escape from extreme poverty and the lack of opportunities. But once here, they encounter precarious working and living conditions, and often, the cost of fuelling the dreams of a new city by paying with their lives due to lack of safety measures
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Manager booked for siphoning off ₹1.22 cr from edtech firm
“The company has reasons to believe that the accused was not doing all of this by himself. We are conducting further investigation to find the accomplices of the accused,” said a police officer
Updated on Jan 11, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Alert informer, prompt action help cops nab man who killed girlfriend
Datta Nalawade, deputy commissioner of police for zone 10, credited the detection team of Sakinaka police, saying they had the accused in custody just three hours after the alleged crime and even before the murder case could be registered
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 07:48 AM IST
SC stays HC order on enquiry against excise dept officials over ethanol seizure
The Supreme Court stayed a Bombay high court order to inquire into the role of excise department officials in the seizure of pure ethanol in Mumbai.
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Alert cops catch Nigerian national with cocaine worth ₹9cr
Nigerian man apprehended in Mumbai with 88 capsules of cocaine worth ₹9 crore. The capsules were received from an accomplice who flew in from Brazil.
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Lokhandwala resident steals vault from neighbouring house, arrested
A man living on the 29th floor of a highrise in Mumbai was arrested for stealing a vault from his next-door neighbours. The theft was caught on CCTV.
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Contractor dies after solar panel falls on his head in Chandivali
A 31-year-old contractor, Nayan Vala, lost his life on Monday after a solar panel fell on him while he was working on a high-rise building in Chandivali. The driver of the crane responsible for lifting the panels, Mohammad Arif Sheikh, has been booked by the Powai police
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Angered by police complaint, duo attempts to set neighbour’s house ablaze
Two individuals in Mumbai allegedly attempted to burn down their neighbor's house in retaliation for a police complaint. They now face charges of arson.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Man kills wife, puts brother’s life in danger during argument
A man in Mumbai allegedly killed his wife and injured his brother during an argument over selling their house. The accused is still at large.
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Two delivery personnel meet fatal accidents
Two delivery personnel met fatal traffic accidents on Wednesday. A 22-year-old driver associated with a food delivery app lost his life after being struck by a BEST bus near the Marol metro station, while a 36-year-old rider for a grocery delivery service died after colliding with another two-wheeler
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 06:48 AM IST
Teenager burns friend’s face amidst petty argument
A petty argument between two sixteen-year-olds in Andheri West escalated into violence on Tuesday, leaving one with severe facial burns after the other threw sanitizer and ignited it. The victim, who now requires surgery, was rushed to the hospital
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Crackdown on nylon manja intensifies, police booksellers, stockists
Indian police have intensified their crackdown on the sale of illegal Chinese manja, or nylon kite strings, which have caused injuries and deaths. The manja, which is coated in crushed glass or metallic elements, is lethal for birds and has been banned by the Maharashtra government. Police have arrested four people for selling or stocking the banned string, following the death of a police officer whose throat was slit by a manja string. The Animal Welfare Board of India has praised the police efforts, but said that 10-15 birds are still injured every month.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 08:08 AM IST
72-year-old retired ACP mowed down by cab
Retired police officer Mohammed Javed, 72, was killed by a taxi while taking a walk in Mumbai. The taxi driver has been arrested for negligent driving.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 07:20 AM IST
Manish K PathakPayal Gwalani
Two fishermen die, others critical after inhaling gases from fish offal
. Around 11 am, two of them began to get short of breath due to the stench of the rotting fish offal. Identified as Seena Yadav, 34 and N Rangaswamy, 28, the two later passed away due to suffocation
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 07:10 AM IST
Bomb threat targets RBI headquarters, demands resignation of top officials
RBI head office in Mumbai receives threatening email demanding resignation of governor and finance minister, alleging financial scam. Police investigate.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 07:16 AM IST
Throat slit by nylon manja: cops nab buyers and sellers of the banned string
Two brothers and a shopkeeper were arrested in Mumbai for using and selling banned Chinese kite string following the death of a police officer.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 06:40 AM IST
FIR lodged after cop dies as kite string slit throats
A police constable in Mumbai died after his throat was slit by a kite string while riding his bike. An unknown person has been booked for causing death by negligence.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 07:04 AM IST
Stunt biker performing wheelies booked for endangering lives
A 21-year-old biker performing stunts in Mumbai was booked for rash driving and endangering lives. He was part of a group of stunt bikers.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 07:06 AM IST