News for 'Mumbai Police Commissioner'

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

'Ratan Tata stood like a rock outside Taj Palace during 26/11'

'Ratan Tata stood like a rock outside Taj Palace during 26/11'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The senior IPS officer said Tata displayed resoluteness, uncharacteristic of his calm demeanour, when the iconic hotel came under attack.

Send bodies of 26/11 terrorists to Pak: Police

Send bodies of 26/11 terrorists to Pak: Police

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Mumbai police on Monday suggested that the bodies of the nine terrorists killed during the 26/11 attacks may be handed over to Pakistan.

Maha govt not to arrest Param Bir till June 22 in atrocities case

Maha govt not to arrest Param Bir till June 22 in atrocities case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Maharashtra government will not arrest former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh till June 22 in a case registered against him under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Bombay high court was told.

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Param Bir's letter alleges that Waze was being used directly by the home minister.' 'I think an enquiry by a high court judge is the need of the hour.'

Traffic alert issued in Mumbai

Traffic alert issued in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

Authorities issued an alert asking people not to venture out of their homes unless it was absolutely essential.

Non-bailable warrant against Raj Thackeray in 14-yr-old case

Non-bailable warrant against Raj Thackeray in 14-yr-old case

Rediff.com3 May 2022

In 2008, Thackeray was booked under Sections 109 and 117 (abetment of offence) of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly making inflammatory speeches.

Former Mumbai top cop discharged in stamp scam

Former Mumbai top cop discharged in stamp scam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

R S Sharma was discharged for lack of evidence.

Mumbai: Bus staffer molests kid, police book him for rape

Mumbai: Bus staffer molests kid, police book him for rape

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Being the last to be dropped home, the KG student was the lone child in the school bus when she was sexually abused by the conductor in the presence of a female attendant, who confronted him for the indecent act, police said.

Shiv Sena demands removal of Mumbai top cop

Shiv Sena demands removal of Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party combined opposition on Tuesday took the Maharashtra government to task for the Mumbai terror attacks and demanded removal of state's Director General of Police A N Roy and Mumbai Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor for alleged lapses.The BJP sought a probe into utilisation of funds given by the Centre to deal with possible terror attacks through sea routes following an intelligence report. The removal of Home Secretary was also made.

Eleven detained for December 2 Mumbai blast

Eleven detained for December 2 Mumbai blast

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

Home ministry sources said police teams have been sent to Aurangabad, Parbhani and other parts of Maharashtra to nab others involved in the conspiracy.

Meiyappan in Mumbai for police probe in betting racket

Meiyappan in Mumbai for police probe in betting racket

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Gurunath Meiyappan arrived in Mumbai late Friday evening for questioning by the Mumbai police's crime branch following allegations of his involvement in betting in the Indian Premier League. Joint-Commissioner of Police (crime) Himanshu Roy said the Chennai Super Kings owner was not detained at the Mumbai airport and would be questioned later on Friday night.

Underworld scared SRK, says former police chief

Underworld scared SRK, says former police chief

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Former Mumbai police commissioner M N Singh made startling revelations about SRK, Dawood Ibrahim's surrender plan and Sharad Pawar at a book launch in Mumbai.

Allu Arjun announces Rs 25 lakh to kin of stampede victim; boy critical

Allu Arjun announces Rs 25 lakh to kin of stampede victim; boy critical

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

In a video posted on X, the 42-year-old actor said he wants to assure the grieving family that they are not alone in this painful situation and he will meet the family personally.

Maha CM to probe Raut's claim of threat from his son

Maha CM to probe Raut's claim of threat from his son

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

It is our job to ensure security, law and order in the state, Shinde said.

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Patkar and his three partners allegedly bagged Mumbai civic body contracts fraudulently for managing COVID-19 field hospitals during the pandemic, the official said.

MHA seeks report from Maha govt on Rana's complaint

MHA seeks report from Maha govt on Rana's complaint

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The move came after the Lok Sabha Privilege and Ethics Committee asked the Home Ministry to seek a report from the Maharashtra government.

Sivanandan replaces Gafoor as Mumbai top cop

Sivanandan replaces Gafoor as Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Hasan Gafoor, who is believed to have been indicted by a high-level committee for the way he handled the 26/11 terror attacks, was on Saturday removed as Mumbai Police Commissioner to which post intelligence chief D Sivanandan was appointed.

Money laundering case no reason to deny nod for passport renewal: Court

Money laundering case no reason to deny nod for passport renewal: Court

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Merely being prosecuted on money laundering charges is not a sufficient ground to deny permission for passport renewal, a special court in Mumbai has said while granting nod to former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh's son to apply for renewal of his passport.

SC protects Param Bir from arrest in criminal cases lodged in Maha

SC protects Param Bir from arrest in criminal cases lodged in Maha

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Singh, who had accused the then Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh of corruption, has alleged frame up in criminal cases.

Maha polls: Parties need to justify picking tainted nominees, says CEC

Maha polls: Parties need to justify picking tainted nominees, says CEC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Besides disclosing in their affidavits, candidates have to prominently declare criminal cases they are facing, if any, thrice in newspapers in print as well on television, he said, adding that political parties too have to publish within three days of nomination why a candidate with criminal background was selected. "You (political parties) have to tell the public whether you did not get any (other) candidate and why was it necessary to select them (those with criminal background)," he said.

20 dead in Navi Mumbai wall collapse

20 dead in Navi Mumbai wall collapse

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

A section of the under-construction wall of Bhalla Complex, which houses warehouses, collapsed at around 1.15 pm leading to the casualties, he said.

First woman CJ of J-K heads Manipur rehab panel

First woman CJ of J-K heads Manipur rehab panel

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Appointed as the first female head of the state judiciary on August 3, 2018, she retired on December 8, 2020.

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'To attribute motives to the individual election commissioner or the Election Commission as a group is very unfair.'

'Next DGP Must Only Be According To Seniority'

'Next DGP Must Only Be According To Seniority'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If you want to have fair elections you should have an officer, who is appointed as per the rules laid down for such appointments, which is based on seniority.'

Waze denies paying Deshmukh, extorting from bars

Waze denies paying Deshmukh, extorting from bars

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

In his statement before the ED, Waze had alleged that Deshmukh asked him to collect money from bars.

My arrest is illegal: Jailed MP Navneet Rana writes to LS speaker

My arrest is illegal: Jailed MP Navneet Rana writes to LS speaker

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In the letter sent on Sunday, the Lok Sabha MP from Amravati has demanded strict action against Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay PandeY.

BMC drops plan to raze illegal portion of Dharavi mosque after protest

BMC drops plan to raze illegal portion of Dharavi mosque after protest

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

A large number of police personnel have been deployed there to prevent any untoward incident in view of the prevailing situation, he said.

CBI questions personal staffers of ex-Maha min Deshmukh

CBI questions personal staffers of ex-Maha min Deshmukh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Deshmukh's personal assistant Kundan Shinde and personal secretary Sanjeev Palande were asked to appear before the CBI team in connection with its ongoing preliminary enquiry into the case following directives of the Bombay high court.

Param Bir's letter: Cong seeks probe by committee

Param Bir's letter: Cong seeks probe by committee

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Wednesday demanded probe by a committee headed by a judge to get 'more clarity' on the issue of corruption allegations against state home minister Anil Deshmukh.

26/11: 'Police had general inputs about possible targets'

26/11: 'Police had general inputs about possible targets'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Nangre Patil said the Mumbai cops were trained to handle law and order situations, the underworld and other sorts of criminals, but a 26/11-like terror attack was never anticipated.

NIA officials waiting, man keeps door shut for 6 hrs

NIA officials waiting, man keeps door shut for 6 hrs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The NIA's action was part of its raids conducted at several locations in six states against the banned PFI in connection with a case related to creating a disruption during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar last year, officials said.

Terrorists did not come to Mumbai first

Terrorists did not come to Mumbai first

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Mumbai Police Commissioner Hassan Gafoor at a press conference said that the 'ten' men had not come to Mumbai first. He however refused to reveal any further details on the same and said that investigations will reveal all at a later stage.

Rajan's cases transferred to CBI on police advice: Fadnavis

Rajan's cases transferred to CBI on police advice: Fadnavis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the decision to hand over all the cases against underworld don Chhota Rajan to the Central Bureau of Investigation was taken on the advice of Mumbai police, and dismissed suggestion that it was because of his allegation about a nexus between some police officers and rival gangster Dawood Ibrahim.

Alcohol to be served all night in Mumbai on New Year's eve

Alcohol to be served all night in Mumbai on New Year's eve

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

"Though the police recommended to the government that liquor should not be served till 5 am the government decided to give the permission. But we have all the right to stop the party if we anticipate trouble," Mumbai Police Commissioner Satya Pal Singh said.

The rise and rise of Rakesh Maria

The rise and rise of Rakesh Maria

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Successes and controversies have gone hand-in-hand for Maria.

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking transfer of all inquiries against him to an independent agency outside Maharashtra.

Tight security in Maha as Raj Thackeray's 'deadline' ends

Tight security in Maha as Raj Thackeray's 'deadline' ends

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Raj has set May 4 as the deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques.

Prohibitory orders to be imposed in Mumbai from November 1

Prohibitory orders to be imposed in Mumbai from November 1

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The order was issued on Thursday by the deputy commissioner of police (operations) in view of inputs received by the police about disturbance of peace, law and order, danger to human life and property, the official said.