Articles by Shrinivas Deshpande
Sambhajinagar police arrest seven involved in triple murder at Ferozepur
Pune police arrested six suspects linked to a triple murder in Ferozepur, Punjab, after a pre-dawn operation. They were apprehended in a high-speed chase.
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Collector orders total dry days during Ganesh festival at certain areas
Pune district collector late Thursday evening issued an order to observe dry days on all 10 days of the Ganesh Festival in areas falling under the Khadak, Vishrambaug and Faraskhana police station limits
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Police deploy 6500 police personnel for Ganesh Festival
The number of mandals celebrating the festival has gone up this year, with 3,798 Ganesh mandals celebrating the festival along with 6,64,257 household idols
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Police file harbouring offender application in Andekar case
According to the CP, parts of these sections are also in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) but not in the earlier Indian Penal Code (IPC). The police also plan to invoke MCOCA against the accused
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Pune Porsche hit-and-run case: Police confirm questioning NCP MLA Sunil Tingre
Pune city police on Friday confirmed that they had questioned NCP MLA Sunil Tingre, for his alleged role in the Porsche car accident case
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:02 AM IST
750 criminals released on bail under police scanner
Pune police identified 756 criminals released on bail to monitor potential disturbances after three recent murders, implementing proactive measures for public safety.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Couple files 30 applications to get benefits under Ladki Bahin Yojana; arrested
Satara police arrested a couple for fraudulently filing 30 applications for benefits under the Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Youth attacked with koyta after being tricked by fake account
In this case, the accused have been identified as Harshad Wanjale, a resident of Warje-Jakat Naka and his minor associate. Both were detained by the Daroda Virodhi Pathak
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Three killings in three days: Pune reports another gruesome murder
Pune faces law-and-order concerns as three murders occur in three days, including a 20-year-old stabbed over an old rivalry. Six suspects arrested.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:12 AM IST
10 arrested, three minors detained in Andekar murder case
Accused were formally arrested after first-class judicial Magistrate AC Birajdar granted police custody to the accused till September 12
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:10 AM IST
13 persons including assailants detained in Andekar murder case
Bharati Vidyapeeth police detained 13 suspects in the murder of NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar, seeking custody for further investigation.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Man kills father over financial dispute
Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested 24-year-old Prathamesh Bhoir for allegedly murdering his father, Kaluram Bhoor, during a fight over money.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Jarange seeks discharge from cheating case in Pune court
Patil filed the application through advocate Harshad Nimbalkar in the court of Judicial Magistrate (First Class) AC Birajdar
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Worker crushed to death while cleaning machine
The incident was reported on Sunday at around 10 am at Snooze Hub Comfort and Sleep Redefined company
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 05:12 AM IST
‘We won’t let you live,’ sister warned Vanraj hours before his murder
Former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar was murdered after receiving a death threat from his sister over a shop dispute. Five people, including his sister, were arrested.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Vanraj Andekar’s sister, in-laws conspired to murder him, five arrested
Pune police arrested five suspects, including the sister and two in-laws, for the murder of former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar, citing family and property disputes.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Police on high alert amid fears of gang war following Vanraj Andekar’s murder
The shocking killing has intensified concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Pune
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Private bank manager killed for not sharing mobile hotspot
Manager at private bank was brutally murdered by group of four, including three minors, over mobile hotspot sharing issue
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Two arrested for murder of former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar in Pune
Andekar was standing near the Doke Talim area with his cousin at approximately 8:30 pm when the attack took place
Published on Sep 02, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar shot dead in Pune
According to officials, the incident was reported in the Doke Talim area in Nana Peth at around 8:30 pm. Andekar was alone at the time of the incident
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Couple held for killing, dumping woman’s body in Pune’s Mutha River
The accused have been identified as Ashpak Abdul Khan, 51 and his wife, Hamida Ashpak Khan, 45 – both from Narvir Tanaji Wadi, Shivajinagar
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Man involved in ₹2.89 cr share market scam caught with stolen car
Police, on Saturday, detained accused Shankar Raosaheb Shinde, 33, from Ravtale-Karudgaon in Ahmednagar district and handed him over to Shevgaon police and seized a stolen car worth of ₹12 lakh from him
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 05:54 AM IST
Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrest money mules from Shrigonda, Daund
The accused have been identified as Amar Pharate (38) from Daund, Santosh Pachpute (35) from Shrigonda and Shialesh alias Shailendra Kshirsagar (37) from Manjari Budruk
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Six cops assaulted monthly in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad
Data from the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad police departments reveal that between 2020 and 2024, Pune reported 200 attacks on police personnel, while Pimpri-Chinchwad reported 156
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:47 PM IST
Pune police arrest two prime accused in ₹3,500-cr credit society fraud
Two key suspects in the ₹3,500 crore Dnyanradha Multistate Co-operative Credit Society fraud have been arrested; they allegedly duped 4.5 lakh depositors.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 11:29 PM IST
Jewellery worth ₹4.9 lakh stolen from elderly couple
Two thieves stole ₹4.95 lakh worth of jewellery from a senior couple in Hadapsar. The theft happened near a bus stop as the couple returned from the bank.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 05:28 AM IST
IPS officer Bhagyashree Navtake booked by Pune police in forgery case
The FIR was filed against Navtake based on a report filed by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in which procedural lapses were alleged against her when she was leading the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Pune
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Woman’s headless body found from river in Kharadi
Workers at a construction site noticed the suspicious object floating on water on Monday afternoon and alerted authorities
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Five held for attacking cop with koyta
Two were arrested for a koyta attack on a police inspector in Pune, along with three who aided their escape. They were all granted police custody till September 4.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Man learns hacks from YouTube, steals 18 bikes, held
The accused has been identified as Abhishekh Mallappa Havalekar, 21, from Shahupuri in Satara, living at Chakan with his minor associate
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 05:46 AM IST