News for 'Commissioner of Mumbai Police'

Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The police is collecting information from Raut about the threat to his life, he said.

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Pune Police have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of a history-sheeter who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a state transport bus at the Swargate bus station. The accused, Dattatray Ramdas Gade (37), is on the run since the incident which took place on early Tuesday morning. He has half a dozen cases of theft, robbery and chain-snatching registered against him in Pune and adjoining Ahilyanagar district, and was out on bail since 2019 in one of the offences.

2 booked for firing outside Salman Khan's house

2 booked for firing outside Salman Khan's house

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Two persons fired four rounds outside Bandra's Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, around 5 am and fled from the spot, the police official said.

'Armaan, Kritika Malik Crossed All Limits'

'Armaan, Kritika Malik Crossed All Limits'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Bigg Boss is no more a family show.'

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested former Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal phone tapping of NSE employees, officials said.

Fadnavis asked me to implicate Uddhav, Sharad Pawar: Anil Deshmukh

Fadnavis asked me to implicate Uddhav, Sharad Pawar: Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

If false accusations are levelled against me, I will have no choice but to make audio-visual evidence public, Fadnavis said.

Aadhaar, bike documents helped cops identify Salman home shooters

Aadhaar, bike documents helped cops identify Salman home shooters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

After identifying the duo, the police used human and technical intelligence to track them.

Helmet mandatory for pillion riders in Mumbai from Thursday

Helmet mandatory for pillion riders in Mumbai from Thursday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

At least 50 traffic police chowkies in Mumbai will initiate strict action against two-wheeler riders and those riding pillion for helmetless travel starting Thursday (June 9), an official said on Tuesday.

'Some BJP MLAs are keen on joining Sharad Pawar's NCP'

'Some BJP MLAs are keen on joining Sharad Pawar's NCP'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

He said the "switch" to the Sharad Pawar-led outfit has started in the form of ex-corporators, referring to the resignation of Ajit Pawar-led NCP's Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief Ajit Gavhane and two former corporators.

Loudspeakers not essential for any religion, rules HC

Loudspeakers not essential for any religion, rules HC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion and has directed law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate noise pollution norms. The court also ordered the state government to direct religious institutions to adopt mechanisms for controlling noise levels, including calibrated sound systems with auto-decibel limits. The decision came in response to a petition filed by two housing associations alleging police inaction against noise pollution caused by loudspeakers installed on mosques in the area.

Mumbai cops begin probe into NCB officer Wankhede's complaint

Mumbai cops begin probe into NCB officer Wankhede's complaint

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Mumbai police commissioner Hemant Nagrale has ordered an inquiry into the complaint lodged by Narcotics Control Bureau's zonal director Sameer Wankhede that he was being stalked by two policemen and some other unidentified persons, an official said on Thursday.

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Your safety is govt's responsibility, Maharashtra CM tells Salman Khan

Your safety is govt's responsibility, Maharashtra CM tells Salman Khan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday visited actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra in Mumbai's western suburbs and assured him of protection after two persons were arrested in connection with firing at his house.

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Eight people were killed and over 60 injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while several others are feared trapped, officials said.

Maharashtra DGP asks police to enforce law, SC ruling on loudspeakers

Maharashtra DGP asks police to enforce law, SC ruling on loudspeakers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Against the backdrop the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's demand to remove loudspeakers from mosques, the Maharashtra director general of police on Tuesday instructed the officials to enforce the law and Supreme Court's guidelines on the issue strictly.

Prophet remark: Maha police summon Nupur Sharma on June 22

Prophet remark: Maha police summon Nupur Sharma on June 22

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

An FIR had been registered against Sharma by the Mumbra police in Thane district of Maharashtra following her remarks, he said.

Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The Delhi Police in its remand paper submitted late Saturday evening seeking seven days custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar regarding the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal said that it was a 'serious case' where the 'brutal assault' could have turned 'fatal'.

Saif attacker entered Jeh's room, demanded Rs 1 cr: Nurse

Saif attacker entered Jeh's room, demanded Rs 1 cr: Nurse

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The intruder first entered the room of Saif and Kareena Kapoor-Khan's younger son Jeh, said Eliyama Philip, the complainant in the case.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Dr Pasricha is Mumbai commissioner

Dr Pasricha is Mumbai commissioner

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

NSE scam: CBI books ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey for phone tapping

NSE scam: CBI books ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey for phone tapping

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The CBI action comes following a complaint from the Union home ministry.

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The video clip shows the Rana couple sitting on chairs and sipping tea in front of police officials at Khar police station. Bottles of mineral water are also seen on the table in front of them.

Cash-for-vote: BJP's Tawde, party candidate booked on eve of Maha polls

Cash-for-vote: BJP's Tawde, party candidate booked on eve of Maha polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Police in Maharashtra have registered two FIRs against BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde, party candidate Rajan Naik and others for allegedly distributing cash to voters at a hotel in Palghar ahead of the state assembly elections. A separate FIR was also registered against BJP and Bahujan Vikas Aghadi functionaries for allegedly attempting to hold a press conference, violating election code of conduct. The incidents occurred on the eve of the Maharashtra assembly polls, with allegations of cash distribution and attempts to influence voters.

Maha suspends IPS officer for allowing hoarding without DGP office nod

Maha suspends IPS officer for allowing hoarding without DGP office nod

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A notification issued by the state home department on Friday said the IPS officer, as the then Government Railway Police commissioner, permitted the erection of the hoarding without taking mandatory permission from the office of Maharashtra director general of police.

Mumbai on alert after intel inputs of possible terror attack

Mumbai on alert after intel inputs of possible terror attack

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Police had received an input that Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai on the eve of New Year," a police official said.

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Nagrale, an avid golfer and a tennis player, is a recipient of the President's Police Medal, Vishesh Seva Padak and Antarik Suraksha Padak.

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The accident occurred at 3.45 AM near Barabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER), they said.

Woman IT professional shot dead in Pune, male friend detained in Mumbai

Woman IT professional shot dead in Pune, male friend detained in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The incident took place at a lodge in Hinjawadi area of Pimpri Chinchwad on Saturday and the police got the information on Sunday morning, they said, adding the motive behind the killing was yet not known.

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Liquid and powder raw materials worth Rs 2.73 lakh, chemicals worth Rs 2.59 lakh, besides vehicles, two country-made pistols, four magazines, and 14 cartridges were seized from seven accused, he said.

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A 1990-batch officer of the Maharashtra cadre, Waze, also known as an "encounter cop", was earlier suspended after his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in the SUV-cum-murder case on March 13.

Maharashtra govt declares a day of mourning for Ratan Tata

Maharashtra govt declares a day of mourning for Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The Maharashtra government has declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata, the Chief Minister's Office said.

NSE case: Ex-Mumbai PC sent to 9 days' ED custody

NSE case: Ex-Mumbai PC sent to 9 days' ED custody

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A Delhi court on Wednesday sent former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey to nine days' custodial interrogation by Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of stock exchange employees. Special Judge Sunena Sharma allowed ED to quiz Pandey after the agency said he was required to be confronted with other accused in the case. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the ED, moved an application seeking Pandey's 14-day custodial interrogation, saying the former Mumbai Police Commissioner committed an unlawful act of tapping of MTNL phones, for which purpose Rs 454 crore was paid, and becomes proceeds of crime.

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded two police officers in the custody of the Maharashtra criminal investigation department in a case of alleged extortion in which former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh is one of the accused.

'Vindicated': Mumbai cop on AIIMS report in Sushant case

'Vindicated': Mumbai cop on AIIMS report in Sushant case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

The AIIMS medical board on Saturday stated that Rajput died by suicide and it was not a murder.

MVA govt gave Mumbai ex-CP Sanjay Pandey target to arrest me: Fadnavis

MVA govt gave Mumbai ex-CP Sanjay Pandey target to arrest me: Fadnavis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that former Mumbai police chief Sanjay Pandey had been given a "target" to arrest him but the police officer could not succeed as he had done nothing wrong.

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Seeking to ensure a level-playing field in the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of home secretaries of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, sources said.

BEST bus crash: Initial probe highlights training gaps

BEST bus crash: Initial probe highlights training gaps

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Mumbai Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials have said they suspect 'human error' and 'lack of proper training' led to the horrific accident in Kurla where a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others.

Mumbai ex-cop sends legal notice to Kangana, seeks apology

Mumbai ex-cop sends legal notice to Kangana, seeks apology

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The notice said the allegations levelled by Ranaut that the city commissioner of police was 'intimidating' her and 'encouraging social bullying' against her are completely false, frivolous, baseless and unsubstantiated.

Former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh not traceable, Maha govt tells HC

Former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh not traceable, Maha govt tells HC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The whereabouts of former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh were not known, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay high court.