News for 'Mumbai Police Commissioner'

More could be involved in Bulli Bai, says Mumbai commissioner

More could be involved in Bulli Bai, says Mumbai commissioner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Two of those nabbed are from Uttarakhand, Nagrale told reporters, adding some more people could be involved in this matter.

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The DGP said after concealing the contraband, the accused persons had meticulously welded the door border and repainted it.

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.

Hrithik records statement with police in Kangana case

Hrithik records statement with police in Kangana case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The actor had filed a complaint in 2016 alleging that someone impersonating him was e-mailing actress Kangana Ranaut from a bogus e-mail id.

3 killed as Mumbai-bound helicopter crashes in Pune

3 killed as Mumbai-bound helicopter crashes in Pune

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Two pilots and an engineer were killed after a helicopter crashed and caught fire in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday morning, police 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.

Fadnavis assures probe as Waze reiterates allegations

Fadnavis assures probe as Waze reiterates allegations

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Reacting to Waze's claims, Fadnavis, who heads the Home department, assured to conduct a proper inquiry.

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music. A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Armaan, Kritika Malik Crossed All Limits'

'Armaan, Kritika Malik Crossed All Limits'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Bigg Boss is no more a family show.'

Salman Khan house firing: Accused dies by suicide in police custody

Salman Khan house firing: Accused dies by suicide in police custody

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The deceased Anuj Thapan, 23, hanged himself inside the toilet of the lock-up using a bedsheet.

Deshmukh used to give unofficial police transfer lists: IAS officer to ED

Deshmukh used to give unofficial police transfer lists: IAS officer to ED

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The IAS officer said that most of the names mentioned in the 'unofficial list' used to figure in the final transfer order as well.

NCB's Wankhede writes to Mumbai top cop seeking protection from legal action

NCB's Wankhede writes to Mumbai top cop seeking protection from legal action

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Wankhede claimed the threat of jail and dismissal have been issued against him in public.

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.

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Though the police have not found their links in Siddique's murder case as of now, the accused were being further interrogated, she said.

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia and other individuals associated with a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent, " face legal trouble after complaints were filed in Mumbai regarding offensive and vulgar content on the show. Two separate complaints, one with the police and another with a city court, were filed by members of the BJP and Congress, respectively. The complaints allege that the show promotes abusive language, vulgarity, and nudity. The YouTuber, with almost 16 million followers, has since apologized for his distasteful comments on parents and sex, which had sparked widespread outrage. The complaints seek action against Allahbadia, show host Samay Raina, fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, the show's makers, judges, and participants.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In view of the possible traffic snarls, as faithful throng roads in large numbers to witness the immersion processions, the city police will create a 'green corridor' for seamless movement of vehicles and connectivity between eastern and western suburbs, he said.

Salman Khan applies for gun licence after receiving threat letter

Salman Khan applies for gun licence after receiving threat letter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

According to the police sources, the actor has applied for a weapon license.

Rule of law or rule of muscle power? HC slams Maha city planning body

Rule of law or rule of muscle power? HC slams Maha city planning body

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court has criticized the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for failing to take action against illegal structures in Navi Mumbai. The court questioned whether the rule of law or the rule of muscle power prevails in the state, noting that CIDCO officers were threatened by a local sarpanch when they attempted to take action. The court directed CIDCO to demolish the unauthorized structures within a week and ordered the Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner to provide protection to CIDCO officers.

BEST bus was at 46 kmph when it ploughed into crowd in Mumbai

BEST bus was at 46 kmph when it ploughed into crowd in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

A BEST electric bus, traveling at a speed of 46 kmph, collided with a crowd in Kurla, Mumbai, killing seven people and injuring 42 others. The driver, Sanjay More, has been arrested for reckless driving. The accident has raised concerns about speed limits and training for drivers of automatic transmission buses.

Fine 1,000 maskless/day: Mumbai top cop to police stns

Fine 1,000 maskless/day: Mumbai top cop to police stns

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the metropolis, Singh has asked the city police force to take strict action against those not wearing masks in public places, the official said.

'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.

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.

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.

12 cops from 1 Mumbai police station test COVID-19 positive

12 cops from 1 Mumbai police station test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com4 May 2020

An official said eight out of the 12 are asymptomatic, adding 40 people who had come in contact with them have been quarantined as a precautionary measure.

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

He, however, cited the sensitivity of information due to the ongoing probe into the matter to decline to share more details, sources said.

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.

'Some home ministers, DGs corrupt; auction police stations'

'Some home ministers, DGs corrupt; auction police stations'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Earlier in my career DGs were nearly 100 per cent honest.' 'By the time I retired, many DGs have not been honest.' 'One DG asking me to go and meet a home minister whom everybody knew is a corrupt guy.' '

Daya Nayak, Sleuths At Saif's Crime Scene

Daya Nayak, Sleuths At Saif's Crime Scene

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

'There are 10 detection teams working in different directions.'

Datta Padsalgikar takes charge as Mumbai top cop

Datta Padsalgikar takes charge as Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Datta Padsalgikar, a Maharashtra-Cadre 1982-batch IPS officer, on Sunday took charge as the new Mumbai Police Commissioner.

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.

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.

Param Bir back in Mumbai, joins investigation in extortion case

Param Bir back in Mumbai, joins investigation in extortion case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The IPS officer who is facing several extortion cases in Maharashtra had told news channels on Wednesday that he was in Chandigarh.

Param Bir Singh to appear before graft probe panel on Monday

Param Bir Singh to appear before graft probe panel on Monday

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

A single-member commission probing the allegations of corruption levelled by senior IPS officer Param Bir Singh against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh on Friday directed Singh to appear before it on November 29.

Badlapur accused death: HC orders FIR against 5 cops

Badlapur accused death: HC orders FIR against 5 cops

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The Bombay high court on Monday ordered a first information report (FIR) against five policemen for the custodial death of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde, allegedly shot dead in a police van in September 2024, and setting up of an Special Investigation Team, noting that a prima facie offence is disclosed.

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.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked the metropolis on this day 15 years ago.

Shocked, says Maha HM on Param Bir claiming threat to life

Shocked, says Maha HM on Param Bir claiming threat to life

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Thursday said he was shocked to know that senior IPS officer Param Bir Singh, who has earlier served as the police commissioner of Mumbai and Thane, should feel threat to his life.

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on Sunday confirmed that the sensational letter to Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray was sent from his email-id.

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The order said that a complaint has been made before the court under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to extortion and criminal conspiracy and the court is satisfied that the accused i.e., Singh has absconded or concealing himself to avoid the service of the warrant.