Articles by Shrinivas Deshpande
Police seize drugs worth ₹2.14 cr near Sassoon Hospital
The Anti-Narcotics Unit 2 of the Pune city police busted a drugs racket by arresting two people near Sassoon General Hospital in Pune on Saturday. During the action, police seized 1.71 Kg of mephedrone (MD) worth ₹2.14 crore
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:24 AM IST
Police arrest five in connection with murder
On September 29, in the parking lane of a private lodge, a group of people brutally attacked Dhume, wherein he died
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:16 AM IST
Police arrest five in kidnapping, extortion case
Pune police arrest five individuals for kidnapping a businessman from Chakan and demanding a ₹1 crore ransom. Investigation is underway.
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:14 AM IST
Police arrest two for duping woman of ₹20 lakh
A complaint regarding the same has been filed by Amruta Santosh Muthiyan 42, a resident of Narayan Peth near Mati Ganpati
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:12 AM IST
Police book two for harassing MSEDCL staffers
The incident was reported in the Deccan area on Wednesday when female MSEDCL workers approached the accused over unpaid electricity bills
Published on Sep 30, 2023 10:40 PM IST
3 manufacturing units gutted in fire in Dhayari
Water tenders from Narhe, Sinhagad Road, Katraj, Warje, Kothrud, and one fire tender from the head office were pressed into service
Published on Sep 30, 2023 10:39 PM IST
1 killed, 3 injured in clash between two groups in Saswad; 13 arrested
The incident occurred on Friday at around 7pm when a group of people were attacked by another group over village politics
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 05:06 PM IST
Son of former cop murdered on Sinhagad Road
According to police, Vijay has an old criminal record and had been booked in at least five police cases including an attempt to murder and sexual harassment
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 05:58 AM IST
Procession concludes after 29 hrs, two less than last year
Almost 10,000 police forces along with teams of State Reserve Police Force, Rapid Action Force, Quick Response Team, and Bomb Detection Squad were pressed into service to monitor the situation during the Ganesh Immersion procession
Published on Sep 29, 2023 09:15 PM IST
Pune fire brigade got 32 calls during Ganesh festival
The annual festival, celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm, also brings with it an increased risk of fire incidents, said officials
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 06:50 AM IST
21 persons held for attacking family over loud noise at Ganesh procession
The victims had approached the mandal, urging them to lower the volume of the DJ system as they were mourning a recent death in the family
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 06:38 AM IST
Two die of exposure to high decibel sound during Ganesh immersion processions in Sangli
According to the police, Pawashe was working in the Palus area and returned home Monday evening after finishing his work
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 06:24 AM IST
Youth dies of cardiac arrest during procession in Hinjewadi
Locals rushed him to a hospital nearby and considering the serious situation doctors advised admitting him to Aundh Hospital
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 06:18 AM IST
Thief poses as customer, makes off with ₹1.17 lakh ornament in Pune
Pune police investigate theft at jewellery showroom; unidentified individual steals Mangalsutra worth ₹1.17 lakh; investigation underway.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 10:48 PM IST
Ganesh Visarjan: Noise levels to be monitored at 22 locations, police warn of stern action against violators
Noise levels will be monitored at 22 locations across the city by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and environment department of the College of Engineering, Pune
Published on Sep 27, 2023 10:38 PM IST
Hadapsar police bust mobile theft gang, recover 52 phones
The accused have been identified as Shaymkumar Sanjay Ram 25, Vishlkumar Ganga Mahato 21, Badalkumar Motilal Mahato 25, and Vikikumar Ganga Mahato 19, all from Jharkhand
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 06:40 AM IST
Police announce guidelines for Ganpati visarjan day
The police specified that each dhol-tasha group would not be allowed to carry more than 50 dhols and 15 tashas, and that the mandals would not be allowed to carry more than 2+2 sound systems for the immersion procession
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 05:22 AM IST
Man dies of burn injuries after Ganpati decorations at home catches fire
Man dies of burn injuries as a fire broke at his house, decked with lighting strings and other Ganpati decorations, in the early hours of Sunday
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:44 AM IST
Mobile thieves spotted on CCTV from Karve Road till Shaniwarwada
A mobile shop in Kothrud was robbed on Saturday night when thieves broke into the shop and stole 204 mobile phones, cash and other gadgets worth ₹53.13 lakh
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Two arrested following clashes during Ganesh immersion procession
The disturbance ensued when a resident raised objections to the blaring DJ music accompanying the procession
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Doctor held in Pune for alleged rape of medical student
Vishrambaug police station officials said the accused called the complainant to meet him at his clinic. During their meeting, the accused allegedly offered her alcohol and sexually assaulted her
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:28 AM IST
Milind Ekbote, 3 others booked over ‘provocative speeches’ in Pune
After a detailed analysis of their speeches on Sunday, Shivajinagar police registered a case against all persons
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:24 AM IST
Thieves break into mobile shop on Karve Road, steal phones worth ₹53L
Thieves broke into a mobile shop in Kothrud and stole 204 mobile phones, cash, and other gadgets worth ₹53.13 lakh. Police are investigating the case.
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Two robbed after offering lift in Pimpri-Chinchwad
In these two incidents, the victims lost valuables worth ₹49,900 and ₹36,000 respectively, police said
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 11:17 PM IST
Tea stall owner assaulted over Ganpati festival donation in Pune
The accused have been identified as Nilesh Dashrath Khanse, 39, from Camp and Avinash Rajendra Pandit, 32, from MG Road
Published on Sep 24, 2023 10:18 PM IST
Elderly couple beaten, robbed of ₹1.34 lakh in Hadapsar
Police said they have initiated a probe and analysis of CCTV footage of the nearby locality is going on to ascertain the identity of the accused
Published on Sep 24, 2023 10:16 PM IST
Traffic cops’ concern with fine collection over traffic management raises commuters’ hackles
In a trend that hasn’t escaped the commuters’ attention, the traffic police on duty are found increasingly concerned with collecting fines for traffic violations as against monitoring traffic and ensuring road safety which is their primary responsibility
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 12:20 AM IST
Three traffic constables suspended for prioritising fine collection over traffic management
On Saturday, the control room received a call informing about a traffic jam in the Bhandarkar Road area. Borane, Bhagwat and Shinde who were already present nearby were instructed to immediately visit the area and clear the traffic
Published on Sep 21, 2023 12:12 AM IST
Gold bar worth ₹4.17 lakh stolen from jeweller in Raviwar Peth
Thieves stole a 70g gold bar worth ₹4.17 lakh from a jeweller in Pune during the festive rush. Police are investigating the theft.
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:50 PM IST
Pune traffic police launch digital traffic map for Ganesh Festival
The system aims to assist citizens in navigating the city during the festivities, providing crucial information about traffic diversions, road closures, and parking arrangements
Published on Sep 20, 2023 11:21 PM IST
