News for 'Maharashtra Police Academy'

Trial in Maha police academy case to resume on Nov 1

Trial in Maha police academy case to resume on Nov 1

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The trial in 2010 conspiracy case to attack Nashik-based Maharashtra Police Academy will now come up for hearing on November 1, special public prosecutor Ajay Misar said.

She told me, I am flying with Ajit dada: Crew member's father

She told me, I am flying with Ajit dada: Crew member's father

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Pinky Mali was an attendant on the Learjet 46, operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, that crash-landed at the Baramati airport

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday put on hold the district training programme of controversial Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is under the scanner for allegedly forging disability certificates to clear the Civil Services examination.

Op Sindoor post: Pune Student released from jail

Op Sindoor post: Pune Student released from jail

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A 19-year-old Pune student, arrested for a social media post concerning Indo-Pak hostilities, has been released from jail after the Bombay high court granted her bail while rebuking the Maharashtra government for "ruining her life" and turning her into a "hardcore criminal".

HC grants bail to student held over Op Sindoor post; slams govt, college

HC grants bail to student held over Op Sindoor post; slams govt, college

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old student from Pune for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities, calling its reaction "radical." The court granted the student bail and said the state's actions were unwarranted and had turned a student into a criminal. The court also questioned the conduct of the college for rusticating the student, stating that an educational institution's approach should be to reform, not punish. The student had reposted a post on Instagram that criticized the Indian government for provoking a war against Pakistan, but she later deleted the post and apologized for her actions. The college, however, deemed the post to be anti-national and expelled the student. The court emphasized that mistakes are bound to happen, especially at a young age, and urged the college to focus on reforming students rather than punishing them.

When I Sang Jana Gana Mana On Everest

When I Sang Jana Gana Mana On Everest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'On May 21 we started our final summit attempt at 5 pm. On May 22 at 4.10 am we summited Everest.'

'Nashik was Lashkar's next terror target'

'Nashik was Lashkar's next terror target'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Three security establishments in Nashik including army's Deolali camp were recceed by arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror suspect Shaikh Lalbaba Mohammed Hussain for a Lahore Police Academy-type attack, Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad said on Monday.

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Cops also called Manorama, her husband Dilip and three others, all shown as accused in the FIR, as "influential and politically active" persons, in the court in Paud that remanded Manorama in police custody till July 20.

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, deputy inspector general of police (VIP security), will replace Pandey as the Nashik police commissioner.

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said that I should remain present.' 'I was not mentally prepared for these sensitive operations and had to work on myself to lead the teams.'

Another viral video of Puja Khedkar's mother shows her...

Another viral video of Puja Khedkar's mother shows her...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

A video purportedly showing controversial Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar's mother arguing with Metro rail construction workers in Pune has surfaced, days after another clip of her wielding a gun and threatening a group of men went viral.

Puja Khedkar lodges harassment complaint against Pune collector

Puja Khedkar lodges harassment complaint against Pune collector

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar has lodged a complaint of harassment against Pune district collector Suhas Diwase with Washim police, an official said on Tuesday.

Jundal to court: Cops torturing me with electric shocks

Jundal to court: Cops torturing me with electric shocks

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, a 26/11 mastermind and prime accused in a conspiracy case of attack on Maharashtra Police Academy in Nashik, has complained to a local court that he was tortured with electric shocks by police, a charge denied by the prosecution.

IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother arrested for brandishing gun

IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother arrested for brandishing gun

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Police had launched a search for Manorama and her husband Dilip Khedkar after a video surfaced showing her allegedly threatening some persons with a gun over a land dispute at Dhadwali village in Pune's Mulshi tehsil.

27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who arrived in Nepal for a 10-day tour were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell into a fast-flowing river in central Nepal on Friday.

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Centre has directed the Pune police to apprise it of the marital status of the parents of controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of the OBC non-creamy layer benefit in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam by claiming that they were separated, an official said.

Terror conspiracy: Court nod for trial against Jundal

Terror conspiracy: Court nod for trial against Jundal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

A local court has granted permission to start trial against alleged LeT operative and Mumbai terror attack accused Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal's in a special district and sessions court in the case of conspiracy to attack Maharashtra Police Academy

Khedkar family removes illegal structure after civic notice

Khedkar family removes illegal structure after civic notice

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

An 'illegal' structure near trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar's family bungalow in Pune has been cleared, days after the civic body issued them a notice to remove it, an official said on Wednesday.

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Bhiwandi police had registered a case against Sharma following a complaint lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30, he said.

Sachin Dhas: The prodigy who defied all odds

Sachin Dhas: The prodigy who defied all odds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Living up to name: Beed's Little Sachin Dhas lives his father's dream

Police opened fire as last resort, says Maharashtra CM

Police opened fire as last resort, says Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Two persons were killed and 45 policemen injured in the violence that erupted after a rally organised by city-based Raza Academy in the afternoon at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai turned unruly, with the mob damaging buses, hurling stones and setting vehicles on fire

Explosives found near Devlali army camp

Explosives found near Devlali army camp

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

A cache of explosives, including two live hand-grenades, 28 cartridges, and five empty cases of firearms was found dumped in a garbage-carrying vehicle in the vicinity of Army Centre in Deolali Camp area near Nashik on Saturday, police said.

Prophet remarks: Bhiwandi police grants Nupur Sharma more time

Prophet remarks: Bhiwandi police grants Nupur Sharma more time

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, who was summoned by the Bhiwandi police in Maharashtra on Monday over her alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammed, has sought time to appear before the police to record her statement, a senior official said.

World champs Aditi and Deotale's journey started from same sugarcane farmland

World champs Aditi and Deotale's journey started from same sugarcane farmland

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Pravin Sawant now hopes his archery training academy, built on one-acre sugarcane farmland, will finally get due recognition, after producing India's two world champions Aditi Swami and Ojas Deotale.

ED attaches Maha ex-MLA's assets worth Rs 152 cr in money laundering case

ED attaches Maha ex-MLA's assets worth Rs 152 cr in money laundering case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The case is linked to an alleged fraud of over Rs 512 crore in a Panvel-based cooperative bank.

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the retired police officials who lost was former 'encounter specialist' and Shiv Sena candidate Pradeep Sharma.

Batla House martyr cop MC Sharma gets 7th gallantry medal

Batla House martyr cop MC Sharma gets 7th gallantry medal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Delhi police inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who was killed during the 2008 Batla House encounter, has been awarded a gallantry medal posthumously for the seventh time as the Centre declared bravery medals on the eve of Independence day. CRPF Assistant Commandant Naresh Kumar also won the bravery medal for the seventh time for undertaking counter-terrorist operations in the Kashmir valley.

NDA cadet dies a day after joining Pune training institute, probe ordered

NDA cadet dies a day after joining Pune training institute, probe ordered

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

According to the police, Cadet G Pratyush had reported to the academy on Monday.

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The draft bill seeks to amend relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the proposed law's application in the state.

SC to beef up own 2018 verdict on curbing hate crimes

SC to beef up own 2018 verdict on curbing hate crimes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court Friday said it will strengthen its 2018 guidelines for dealing with mob violence, hate speeches and lynching to ensure that culprits are dealt with equally, irrespective of their communities for their public utterances spreading bigotry.

FIRs against 20 in 5 Maha districts over Tripura violence protests

FIRs against 20 in 5 Maha districts over Tripura violence protests

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

At least 20 FIRs were registered in connection with stone-pelting during rallies held in protest against the Tripura communal violence in five districts of Maharashtra and 20 persons were arrested, police said on Saturday.

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Besides Bonde, Amravati district BJP president Nivedita Chaudhary, city Mayor Chetan Gawande, BJP state spokesperson Shivrai Kulkarni were also arrested.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, in the eye of a storm over her remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Monday sought time to appear before the Maharashtra police to record her statement, while more than 300 people have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in a crackdown on protesters who indulged in violence after the Friday prayers on June 10.

Jailed in 'anda' cell, 26/11 handler Jundal goes on hunger strike

Jailed in 'anda' cell, 26/11 handler Jundal goes on hunger strike

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The 26/11 handler has demanded to be shifted from 'anda' cell to a normal prison.

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'In Maharashtra he didn't buckle under pressure.' 'We expect him to do the same as the CBI Director.'

26/11 case: Non-bailable warrant against 12 Pak-based accused

26/11 case: Non-bailable warrant against 12 Pak-based accused

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

A Mumbai court trying the case of Lashkar-e-Taiba operative and 26/11 key handler Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, on issued non-bailable warrant against 12 more accused in the Mumbai terror attacks case.

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom. For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided to do his job, no matter how powerful his quarry, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Who helped Dhananjay Desai spread his poison?

Who helped Dhananjay Desai spread his poison?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Dhananjay Desai has been allowed to spread his poison to young men in Maharashtra and Goa over the last five years, by a 'secular' Congress-NCP government. The 23 cases pending against him have not stopped him. He and his supporters must have thought they were immune when they lynched a bearded Muslim at night. Neither Desai nor his followers, nor the police, nor their 'secular' political masters, must have expected the nationwide furore that followed, says Jyoti Punwani.

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramaswamy Parthasarathy, who arrested Chidambaram in the INX Media case last year, has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.