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Mumbai Police File Chargesheet In Rohit Shetty Firing Case

Mumbai Police File Chargesheet In Rohit Shetty Firing Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Mumbai police have filed a chargesheet against 17 accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case, revealing the motive was to establish gang supremacy.

Mother marries lover days before daughter's engagement

Mother marries lover days before daughter's engagement

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

In a bizarre incident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, a mother married her lover just days before her daughter's engagement. The bride's father sought police intervention after the new husband posted their wedding status on social media, leading to mixed reactions.

Thousands stranded as Mumbai-Goa highway flooded due to heavy rains

Thousands stranded as Mumbai-Goa highway flooded due to heavy rains

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district caused severe waterlogging on the Mumbai-Goa highway, leading to traffic standstills, diversions, and thousands of commuters being stranded. A 'red' alert has been issued for the district, and inadequate drainage infrastructure is being blamed for the recurring flooding.

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.

Rohit Shetty House Firing: Police File Chargesheet Against 17

Rohit Shetty House Firing: Police File Chargesheet Against 17

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Mumbai police have filed a 1624-page chargesheet against 17 accused in connection with the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. The chargesheet was presented in a special MCOCA court, detailing the involvement of 15 arrested individuals and two wanted suspects linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Headless Body Discovered in Palghar: Police Seek Identification

Headless Body Discovered in Palghar: Police Seek Identification

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra are investigating the discovery of a headless body found in a mango orchard. They have issued a public appeal to help identify the victim.

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 32-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest was made by a Crime Branch team near the new Kasheli bridge. The accused had previously been booked for murder but was acquitted.

Beed Woman Dies By Suicide In Temple Pond After Childbirth

Beed Woman Dies By Suicide In Temple Pond After Childbirth

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 39-year-old woman, Madhuri Anand Solunke, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a pond at the Kankaleshwar temple in Beed, Maharashtra, shortly after giving birth. Police are investigating the incident, and the reason for her extreme step remains unknown.

Three Arrested In Nagpur For Fruit Vendor Double Murder

Three Arrested In Nagpur For Fruit Vendor Double Murder

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Nagpur, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering two fruit vendors following a dispute over work-related issues. The victims sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot after being attacked with bricks, stones, and a sharp weapon.

Punjab Murder Suspect Apprehended in Maharashtra After Tip-Off

Punjab Murder Suspect Apprehended in Maharashtra After Tip-Off

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old man, wanted in connection with a murder in Punjab, was arrested in a joint operation by the police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

NIA conducts nationwide raids to bust ISIS-backed plot; 12 held

NIA conducts nationwide raids to bust ISIS-backed plot; 12 held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted nationwide searches across 10 states and one Union Territory, targeting an online terror radicalisation conspiracy linked to ISIS and AQIS. The operation, which led to the seizure of digital devices, is part of an ongoing investigation into a plot to establish an Islamic state in India through violent jihad. So far, 11 individuals and one juvenile have been arrested in connection with the case.

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel supports colleague Sahar Shaikh's controversial statement about turning Mumbra green, claiming the party intends to do the same across Maharashtra. This follows Shaikh's victory in Thane civic polls and subsequent backlash over her remarks.

Illegal Ram Fighting Event in Mumbai Under Investigation After Death

Illegal Ram Fighting Event in Mumbai Under Investigation After Death

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

An FIR has been registered against three individuals for allegedly organising an illegal ram fighting event in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area, which purportedly resulted in the death of one of the animals, on a complaint lodged by PETA India.

HC directs Maha to pay for unlawful handcuffing of lawyer, ex-serviceman

HC directs Maha to pay for unlawful handcuffing of lawyer, ex-serviceman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to compensate a lawyer and an ex-serviceman, Rs 50,000 each, for being unlawfully handcuffed by police, deeming it a 'humiliation'. The court emphasised the need to uphold the police motto of protecting the good and punishing the evil.

Former Sena-UBT MP's daughter-in-law accuses him of torture, black magic

Former Sena-UBT MP's daughter-in-law accuses him of torture, black magic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Former Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha member Vinayak Raut, his son, and five others have been booked for allegedly physically, mentally, and financially torturing his daughter-in-law, Girija Raut, and subjecting her to black magic. The complaint details allegations of abuse, medical negligence, and occult rituals, which the Raut family vehemently denies, stating the accusations are an attempt to pressure them amidst ongoing divorce proceedings.

Maharashtra Man Takes Own Life After Being Excluded From Friend's Birthday Party

Maharashtra Man Takes Own Life After Being Excluded From Friend's Birthday Party

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old man in Maharashtra's Beed district died by suicide after being excluded from a friend's birthday party, highlighting the impact of social isolation and strained relationships.

Dispute Leads To Nurse's Murder In Yavatmal

Dispute Leads To Nurse's Murder In Yavatmal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 45-year-old nurse in the compound of a private hospital in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, is believed to be the result of an ongoing dispute between the victim and the accused's mother.

Ram Temple theft hurts devotees, says Shinde; targets Uddhav on Siddhivinayak

Ram Temple theft hurts devotees, says Shinde; targets Uddhav on Siddhivinayak

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple at Ayodhya has pained devotees, but stressed strict action will be taken against those found guilty in the case.

Why a Maharashtra Constable Took His Own Life in QRT Office

Why a Maharashtra Constable Took His Own Life in QRT Office

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A police constable allegedly committed suicide in the Quick Response Team (QRT) office in Amravati, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Motorcycle Fire Kills 31-Year-Old in Maharashtra; ATS Investigates

Motorcycle Fire Kills 31-Year-Old in Maharashtra; ATS Investigates

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 31-year-old man died after his motorcycle caught fire in Nanded, Maharashtra. Authorities are investigating, including the Anti-Terrorism Squad, due to reports of firecracker sounds during the incident.

10 children rescued from Nagpur madrasa after abuse attempt on teen

10 children rescued from Nagpur madrasa after abuse attempt on teen

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The police have registered a case against a Nagpur madrasa teacher's male friend for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a minor boy, and rescued 10 children from the facility, officials said on Tuesday.

Auto Driver Held For Rape After Marriage Promise In Thane

Auto Driver Held For Rape After Marriage Promise In Thane

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman multiple times after promising to marry her. The arrest followed the woman's complaint to the Bhiwandi City police.

Suvendu govt to toughen laws against vandalism, attacks on officials

Suvendu govt to toughen laws against vandalism, attacks on officials

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The West Bengal government plans to introduce two new bills in the Assembly to address public disorder, vandalism, and attacks on police and public servants. One bill will amend the existing Public Order Act, 1972, while the other, titled the Public Safety Control and Anti-Social Activity Bill, will comprehensively strengthen public safety measures. These legislative changes aim to curb incidents of violence and allow for compensation recovery from offenders.

'Gen Z Has Shown How The Government's Arrogance Can Be Broken'

'Gen Z Has Shown How The Government's Arrogance Can Be Broken'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

What remained at Shivaji Park was not Gen Z anger but of momentum -- a generation that had, in its own telling, made an emperor bow, and intends to keep singing and meme-ing about it.

Nanded Police Arrest Six in Gang-Related Triple Homicide

Nanded Police Arrest Six in Gang-Related Triple Homicide

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have arrested six people in connection with a triple murder case stemming from a rivalry between two local gangs. The incident involved attacks with daggers and sharp weapons, resulting in three deaths and cross FIRs being filed.

Tragic Hit-And-Run In Latur Claims Three Lives, Driver Absconds

Tragic Hit-And-Run In Latur Claims Three Lives, Driver Absconds

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A container truck collided with a motorcycle and a car on the Latur-Nanded highway in Maharashtra, resulting in three fatalities and two serious injuries. The truck driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the hit-and-run incident.

Juvenile Detained, Stolen Cash Recovered In Palghar Housebreaking

Juvenile Detained, Stolen Cash Recovered In Palghar Housebreaking

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have detained a 16-year-old boy in connection with a housebreaking case and recovered Rs 3 lakh in cash, a mobile phone, and a bag from him. The incident involved a house owner returning to find his rear door broken and cash missing.

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Police in Pune have detained the fiancee and a male friend of trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, who was initially believed to have died in an accidental fall at Lohagad fort. The case is now being investigated as a murder, with allegations that the two suspects pushed Agarwal into a deep gorge.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck in Beed District

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck in Beed District

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding truck in Parli Vaijnath, Beed district, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case against the truck driver for rash and negligent driving.

Debt-Ridden Man Stages Death To Claim Insurance Money

Debt-Ridden Man Stages Death To Claim Insurance Money

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A debt-ridden man in Jalna allegedly staged his own death to escape financial liabilities and claim an insurance benefit of Rs 20 lakh by masterminding the killing of his acquaintance, whose body was found inside a gutted car.

'Will kill you if...': Sena MP Patil threatens scribes; Shinde seeks apology

'Will kill you if...': Sena MP Patil threatens scribes; Shinde seeks apology

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil allegedly abused and threatened journalists, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to ask him to express regret. The incident occurred after journalists questioned Patil about a letter from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and his daughter's political stance, leading to a political controversy.

Maharashtra Jewellery Store Break-in Attempt Leads to Three Arrests

Maharashtra Jewellery Store Break-in Attempt Leads to Three Arrests

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Police in Maharashtra have arrested three individuals in connection with an attempted break-in at a jewellery store in the Palghar district. The suspects were apprehended in Thane city following an investigation that included CCTV footage analysis.

Maharashtra Sees Drop in Dowry Crimes Amidst Increased Vigilance

Maharashtra Sees Drop in Dowry Crimes Amidst Increased Vigilance

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Minister Pankaj Bhoyar reports a decline in dowry-related crimes over the past five years, attributing it to intensified government efforts through vigilance committees and special probe teams.

Ex-Army Man Discovered Dead At Home In Latur

Ex-Army Man Discovered Dead At Home In Latur

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A 39-year-old former Army man, Prakash Baburao Sasatte, was found dead at his residence in Latur district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which was discovered after neighbours reported a foul smell emanating from his house.

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A senior Maharashtra government official and a junior clerk were convicted by a special court in Latur for accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for approving a business proposal in 2014.

Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A court in Jalna, Maharashtra, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the honour killing of the man's 17-year-old daughter over a land dispute related to her proposed marriage.

Another godman booked for rape in Maharashtra

Another godman booked for rape in Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Police have registered a case against a self-styled godman from Maharashtra's Palghar district for allegedly raping a 35-year-old Pune-based woman after claiming to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, officials said on Friday.

Maha govt to make statement on Mumbai local train murder

Maha govt to make statement on Mumbai local train murder

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

The murder of a commuter on a Mumbai suburban train has sparked a debate in the Maharashtra assembly, with the Opposition demanding answers on passenger safety. Speaker Rahul Narwekar has directed the government to provide a statement on the incident, investigation progress, and safety measures by June 29. The incident involved the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old during an argument over train doors, with the accused already arrested.

How Hyderabad Police Plan To Combat Cyber Fraud

How Hyderabad Police Plan To Combat Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has proposed a Joint Working Group with the RBI and banks to address the issue of mule bank accounts used in cyber fraud. The proposal follows 'Operation Octopus,' which exposed vulnerabilities in KYC verification. Sajjanar also recommended strict directives for banks to fix accountability and adopt advanced technology to detect suspicious transactions.

Police Investigate Death of Woman Found Hanging in Thane Hotel

Police Investigate Death of Woman Found Hanging in Thane Hotel

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Thane hotel, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.