Articles by Sameera Kapoor Munshi
Ulwe residents suffocate as cement plant chokes air
Residents of more than 50 residential buildings in sector 3 of Ulwe, grappling with persistent respiratory diseases for last three years, attribute their ill health to the presence of a cement and precast plant in the vicinity
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Mumbra resident arrested for Navi Mumbai house break-ins
An inter-state investigation by the central unit of the crime branch has resulted in recovering goods worth ₹60 lakh, stolen by an accused in a series of house break-ins in Navi Mumbai.
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Speeding car hits 2 pedestrians, one dies
NAVI MUMBAI: A speeding car hit two pedestrians in Taloja, killing one and injuring another. The driver has been arrested; investigations continue.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Police arrest the 2 bike borne men who publicly shot at contractor
NAVI MUMBAI: Two men arrested for shooting contractor Rajaram Thoke in Sanpada over a contract rivalry. The attack was planned for six months.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Traffic diversions announced in Kharghar for PM Modi's visit
Traffic Police have implemented significant traffic diversions in Kharghar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on January 15
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:36 AM IST
Hunter killed in freak mishap in Raigad
A 32-year-old hunter in Raigad died after a rifle accidentally discharged while he was climbing down a tree. Police filed a negligence case.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:14 AM IST
2 women on scooter killed in hit and run
MUMBAI: Two women died after their scooter collided with a speeding Skoda car at Kopri flyover; the driver fled. Police have registered a case.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:44 AM IST
18-year-old biker dies after ramming into truck; 2 pillions injured
NAVI MUMBAI: An 18-year-old, Aayan Nerekar, died after his bike crashed into a dumper. Two friends were injured. Police are investigating the incident.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 03:00 AM IST
Operator crushed under excavator while unloading it from trailer
Navi Mumbai: Ajay Mangar Mahto, 28, died when an excavator he was unloading toppled over him. Police filed an FIR against him for negligence.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Two college students run over by bus after falling off bike
NAVI MUMBAI: Two 19-year-old hotel management students were killed by a bus after falling from their bike on Sion-Panvel highway due to an uneven road.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Man, 25, rapes minor cousin sister, arrested
MUMBAI: The Roha police are investigating an alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl by her 25-year-old cousin brother at Warse village in Raigad district
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:16 AM IST
Duped investors narrate their ordeal
Investors in Torres scheme lost millions, lured by promises of high returns. Many borrowed money, only to find the company shut down unexpectedly.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:08 AM IST
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GRP constable murdered by wife, her lover: Police
Navi Mumbai police solved the murder of constable Vijay Chavan, revealing his wife's affair led to his death; she and three others were arrested.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:32 AM IST
1 dead in multi-vehicle collision on highway
A 39-year-old biker was killed and a car driver grievously injured following a collision involving multiple vehicles on the Sion-Panvel highway, on Sunday afternoon.The accident, as per the FIR registered with the Nerul police, was caused by a speeding dumper close to the Jui Nagar railway station.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:24 AM IST
4 killed, 2 seriously injured as towing van rams into SUV on Mumbai-Goa highway
A van towing a high-end car rammed Into a stationed SUV on the Mumbai-Goa highway, causing death of four people and leaving two others grievously injured
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:53 AM IST
Contractor sustains grievous injuries after 2 bike-borne men shoot at him
Navi Mumbai: A garbage contractor, Rajaram Dhoke, was shot multiple times by two assailants in Sanpada, suspected to be a case of professional rivalry.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 07:34 AM IST
4 killed in Navi Mum on Jan 1 due to reckless driving
Navi Mumbai saw four fatal incidents on New Year's Day, including two pedestrians and two bikers, due to reckless driving and hit-and-run cases.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Two 19-year-olds arrested for killing mother-son duo
The mother and son were killed between 5.07am and 7.12am on January 1, after the latter made sexual advances at one of the accused, said police
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Two die while trying to save manual scavenger
The deceased were identified as Chandan Jaiswal, 23, the cleaner, and Vikas Taak, 33, the driver, while the worker was identified as Nilesh Dhotre
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Gas leak leads cops to two bodies in Kamothe flat
NAVI MUMBAI: Authorities responding to a call about a gas leak from an apartment in Kamothe in Navi Mumbai were taken aback to find the bodies of a mother and her son in the flat on Wednesday evening
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Bullock cart tows Ferrari out of sand
Navi Mumbai: A tourist's Ferrari got stuck on Revdanda beach after a joyride. Police registered a case for reckless driving and urged visitors to avoid vehicles.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:29 PM IST
Court clerk held for issuing forged heirship certificates
A Panvel court clerk, Deepak Mohan Phad, was arrested for forging magistrate signatures to issue fake heirship certificates and court fee challans since 2019.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Gang flees with black gold in Hollywood-style heist in Panvel
In a dramatic heist, 35 armed men stole 40 tonnes of black pepper and betel nut from a Panvel warehouse, marking the third theft since 2022.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:48 AM IST
653 illegal immigrants deported by police from Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai police intensify action against illegal immigrants, implementing biometrics for deportees and cracking down on overstaying African nationals.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:48 AM IST
70-year-old wanted for wife’s murder nabbed after 33 years
A 70-year-old man, Babu Kale, was arrested after 33 years for allegedly murdering his wife in 1991. He was found selling flowers in Mumbai.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:20 AM IST
How IT helped cops solve a murder case that had hit a dead end
Almost two months after a 49-year-old woman was found dead amidst the bushes at a desolate stretch near Valap village in Panvel, the crime unit II of Navi Mumbai police last week succeeded in arresting the accused, identified as Sharad Ghanshyam Sahu, 45, from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:54 AM IST
6-year-old dies in a car crash, cops suspect airbag burst
Navi Mumbai police suspect a ruptured airbag in a car accident led to the death of a 6-year-old boy. The investigation continues.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Bus carrying wedding guests turns turtle, 5 dead
Three other passengers were critically injured while the rest including the driver escaped with minor injuries
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Survivors recount the terrifying moments
Frantic survivors separated from loved ones as they clung to the sinking ferry, many who had risked hypothermia, and some just glad to be alive.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 05:27 AM IST
16 African nationals held with drugs worth ₹12 cr
The Navi Mumbai police on Thursday night conducted a series of raids at 25 locations in Kharghar, Taloja, Koparkhairane, Ulwe, and Vashi. The coordinated operation resulted in the seizure of multiple drugs, worth about ₹12 crore
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 05:02 AM IST