News for 'Palghar'

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.

School Teacher Dies After Being Hit by Lorry in Palghar

School Teacher Dies After Being Hit by Lorry in Palghar

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 40-year-old school teacher was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the driver.

Man Who Escaped Mumbai Court Custody Re-arrested in Palghar

Man Who Escaped Mumbai Court Custody Re-arrested in Palghar

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man who escaped from custody while being presented in a Mumbai court has been re-arrested in the Palghar district. The fugitive was initially in custody for offences under the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act.

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old real estate agent has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly grabbing and illegally selling another person's land. The accused, Surendra Pratap Singh, faces multiple charges including cheating and criminal intimidation.

Truck Driver Attacked After Key Dispute at Palghar Hotel

Truck Driver Attacked After Key Dispute at Palghar Hotel

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A truck driver was seriously injured after being allegedly assaulted following a dispute at a hotel along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district.

Palghar Boy Out of Danger After Autorickshaw Driver Assault

Palghar Boy Out of Danger After Autorickshaw Driver Assault

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A four-year-old boy who was brutally assaulted by an autorickshaw driver in Vasai, Palghar, is recovering in hospital. The accused, Sandeep Pawar, has had his police custody extended. The incident, captured on CCTV, involved the driver slamming the boy to the ground after an argument with the child's father.

Palghar AC Explosion: Negligence Probe Launched After Three Fatalities

Palghar AC Explosion: Negligence Probe Launched After Three Fatalities

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Three workers died from injuries sustained in an air conditioning unit explosion at a factory in Palghar, Maharashtra. Police are investigating potential negligence and safety protocol violations.

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Palghar police solved the case of a headless body found in a plastic sack within eight hours, arresting two men for murder stemming from a financial dispute.

Palghar Murder Case Unravels, Exposing Additional Criminals

Palghar Murder Case Unravels, Exposing Additional Criminals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Three individuals were arrested for the alleged murder of a man in Palghar, Maharashtra, leading to the apprehension of three more wanted individuals connected to other crimes.

Palghar man held for stabbing friend to death after argument

Palghar man held for stabbing friend to death after argument

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly stabbing his friend to death following an argument that occurred while they were consuming alcohol.

Palghar Man and Friend Arrested for Premeditated Murder of Wife

Palghar Man and Friend Arrested for Premeditated Murder of Wife

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old man and his friend have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the premeditated murder of the man's wife, whom he suspected of infidelity. The crime took place in a remote village, and the body was discovered with severe injuries.

Excise Department Busts Liquor Smuggling Racket in Palghar, Three Arrested

Excise Department Busts Liquor Smuggling Racket in Palghar, Three Arrested

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra excise department seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 11.39 lakh in Palghar district, leading to the arrest of three persons. Three vehicles worth Rs 21 lakh were also seized in the operations.

Palghar Autorickshaw Driver Arrested After Brutal Attack on 4-Year-Old

Palghar Autorickshaw Driver Arrested After Brutal Attack on 4-Year-Old

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

An autorickshaw driver in Palghar, Maharashtra, was arrested after brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy following an argument with the child's father. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the driver slamming the boy to the ground and hitting his head with an iron rod. The child is in critical condition.

Man Arrested for Killing Father with Axe in Palghar District

Man Arrested for Killing Father with Axe in Palghar District

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly killing his father with an axe after claiming he was fed up with frequent harassment.

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Palghar district, Maharashtra, in 2018, deeming the crime 'heinous'.

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Palghar district following a dispute over a WhatsApp display picture.

Man Booked for Allegedly Abetting Suicide of College Student in Palghar

Man Booked for Allegedly Abetting Suicide of College Student in Palghar

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 20-year-old man has been booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 19-year-old college student in Palghar, Maharashtra, after she became pregnant and he refused to marry her, according to police reports.

Maharashtra Official Booked for Alleged Molestation of Minor During Scholarship Enquiry

Maharashtra Official Booked for Alleged Molestation of Minor During Scholarship Enquiry

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A Palghar Zilla Parishad employee has been booked for allegedly molesting a minor girl under the guise of providing information about a scholarship programme. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, and an inquiry has been promised.

Palghar tribal woman 'sold' for Rs 3 lakh

Palghar tribal woman 'sold' for Rs 3 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly selling a tribal woman for marriage for Rs 3 lakh and subjecting her to harassment. The woman alleges physical and mental torture, casteist slurs, and assault.

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Palghar have filed a case against more than 15 individuals for allegedly obstructing construction work and demanding money from a sub-contractor.

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.

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Stealing 27 LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Rumours

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Stealing 27 LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Rumours

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stealing 27 LPG cylinders. The arrest comes amid rumours of cooking gas shortages.

Lucknow Arrests Uncover Maharashtra Drug Supply Network

Lucknow Arrests Uncover Maharashtra Drug Supply Network

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Lucknow for their involvement in a drug trafficking case originating in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The accused allegedly supplied narcotics to pubs, hotels, and private parties.

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Rediff.com6 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a speech-impaired woman accused of killing her would-be daughter-in-law, citing inconsistencies in the victim's dying declarations and failure of the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Congress Demands Probe into Police Links to Maharashtra Call Centre Racket

Congress Demands Probe into Police Links to Maharashtra Call Centre Racket

Rediff.com15 minutes ago

The Congress party in Maharashtra has accused senior police officials, including an IPS officer, of involvement in a multi-crore bogus call centre racket and is demanding a high-level investigation.

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Rediff.com7 days ago

The widow of a victim in the 2023 railway firing incident has urged the sessions court to revoke its order directing a fresh mental health evaluation for the accused former RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, claiming he is attempting to stall the trial.

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.

Maha BJP stays induction of leader linked to Palghar mob lynching

Maha BJP stays induction of leader linked to Palghar mob lynching

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

State BJP president Ravindra Chavan issued the directive after Choudhary's induction into the saffron party at an event in Palghar, invited criticism from various quarters.

Outrage as Labourer Arrested in Thane Rape Case; Political Parties Demand Worker Verification

Outrage as Labourer Arrested in Thane Rape Case; Political Parties Demand Worker Verification

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A labourer has been arrested in Thane for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl at a construction site, sparking outrage and demands for stricter verification of migrant workers.

Multi-City Air Ticket Scam Busted: Mastermind Arrested

Multi-City Air Ticket Scam Busted: Mastermind Arrested

Rediff.com7 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly running a sophisticated cyber fraud operation, duping people with fake discounted air tickets across multiple cities. Police recovered a substantial amount of cash and luxury items from the accused.

Man Held After Shooting Over Love Marriage Row

Man Held After Shooting Over Love Marriage Row

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Maharashtra for allegedly shooting at a grocer's father over a dispute related to his son's love marriage.

Vadhvan Port: Landowners to get Rs 2 crore per hectare

Vadhvan Port: Landowners to get Rs 2 crore per hectare

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The district administration has announced compensation details for people affected by the Vadhvan Port project in Palghar, Maharashtra, with agricultural land receiving over Rs 2 crore per hectare on average.

Maha: 'Boycott Muslims' video after Kerala Story show sparks row

Maha: 'Boycott Muslims' video after Kerala Story show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A video purportedly showing people pledging to boycott Muslims socially and economically after a screening of 'The Kerala Story' has sparked strong reactions in Vasai, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the video's authenticity, while politicians and social media users express concern over rising communal polarisation.

Ambulance driver abandons woman, newborn on road in Palghar

Ambulance driver abandons woman, newborn on road in Palghar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

A woman was forced to walk 2 km with her newborn after an ambulance driver allegedly abandoned her on a road in Maharashtra's Palghar district, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the matter, officials said on Tuesday.

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Mumbai Court Orders Mental Health Assessment for Train Shooting Suspect

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has directed prison authorities to shift Chetan Singh Choudhary, accused of a 2023 train shooting, to a mental hospital for evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial.

Viral Video Evidence Examined in Railway Firing Case

Viral Video Evidence Examined in Railway Firing Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A police constable testified in court about a viral video allegedly showing Chetansingh Chaudhary, the accused in the 2023 railway firing incident, making communally charged statements. The video, which surfaced after the shooting, led to the addition of charges related to promoting enmity between groups.

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

International shooter Sambhaji Patil, a gold medallist in the 2016 Junior World Cup, was killed on Monday when his car hit a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district of Maharashtra.

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

According to reports, the order was translated into Gujarati for the convenience of motorists from Gujarat and was displayed in border villages, including areas near Acchad.

Palghar: 13-year-old tribal girl forced into marriage, raped

Palghar: 13-year-old tribal girl forced into marriage, raped

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

A 13-year-old tribal girl from Maharashtra's Palghar district was allegedly forcibly married off and raped, police said on Friday.

Woman loses baby at Palghar govt hospital, family alleges neglect

Woman loses baby at Palghar govt hospital, family alleges neglect

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The family of a woman from Maharashtra's Palghar district has alleged that she lost her baby during delivery at a government hospital as there was no doctor for several hours, a claim rejected by the authorities.