News for 'mumbai crime'

Mumbai Ram Navami violence: Accused booked for criminal conspiracy; 20 held

Mumbai Ram Navami violence: Accused booked for criminal conspiracy; 20 held

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

More than 20 persons have so far been arrested in connection with the incident which took place in Malvani area of Malad on March 30.

PIL urges transfer of Mumbai blasts probe to CBI

PIL urges transfer of Mumbai blasts probe to CBI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

A public interest litigation was filed on Monday in the Bombay high court demanding that probe into the July 13 serial Mumbai blasts should be transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation.

Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

He was being brought to Ahmedabad for further action, the official said.

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train, appears to have harboured "anger and grudge" towards a particular community and showed no remorse for the crime committed, the police said in its response to his bail.

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The crime branch of police, which is probing the case, had detained bodyguard Amarendra Mishra for questioning earlier in the day.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Waze, Param Bir extorted huge money from bookies: Mumbai Police

Waze, Param Bir extorted huge money from bookies: Mumbai Police

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The Mumbai Police's crime branch had taken Waze's custody on November 1 based on the complaint filed by builder-cum-hotelier Bimal Agrawal, in which Param Bir Singh is also named as an accused.

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.

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.

Revealed: 50 Lashkar men lurking in Mumbai

Revealed: 50 Lashkar men lurking in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

And the cops are clueless.

Stepfather given death sentence for murdering actor Laila Khan

Stepfather given death sentence for murdering actor Laila Khan

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The sessions court in Mumbai on Friday sentenced Parvez Tak to death in the 2011 murder of his step-daughter and actor Laila Khan, her mother and four siblings.

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary special premiere of Sarfarosh, actor Aamir Khan treated fans with a big update on the sequel of the film.

Wandering on streets late at night not a crime: Court

Wandering on streets late at night not a crime: Court

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police had registered the case against the man on June 13 and the Girgaon metropolitan magistrate's court passed its order acquitting him on June 16.

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out -- if it is achievable by a Web series -- the air of judgment towards those who do not conform to the majority's idea of normal, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

This is a first chargesheet against Singh, who is facing multiple cases of extortion.

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.

Delhi country's crime capital too, reveals NCRB data

Delhi country's crime capital too, reveals NCRB data

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

New Delhi also has the dubious distinction of topping the NCRB list in cases of murder, kidnapping and abduction, juveniles in conflict and economic offences.

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Marcus Stoinis struck a half-century as LSG picked up their sixth win of the season.

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead during a Facebook live by local social activist Mauris Noronha in Mumbai on Thursday, police said.

Mukesh Ambani gets 3rd threat email with Rs 400 cr demand

Mukesh Ambani gets 3rd threat email with Rs 400 cr demand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has received a threat email from an unidentified person seeking Rs 400 crore, police said on Tuesday.

Senior Republic TV executive held in fake TRP scam

Senior Republic TV executive held in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The latest arrest has taken the number of people held by the Crime Intelligence Unit of the crime branch in the case to 12.

'Dunki' flight to Nicaragua: 14 agents booked for human trafficking

'Dunki' flight to Nicaragua: 14 agents booked for human trafficking

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane carrying Indians was grounded in France and later sent back to India, the Gujarat police have booked 14 agents on the charge of human trafficking for trying to send more than 60 persons from Gujarat to the US illegally via Mexico border, a senior official said.

What Gives Alia Goosebumps

What Gives Alia Goosebumps

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'When I saw Poacher, I couldn't stop watching it! It's a binge and how!'

Techie gets lifer for conspiring to attack children at Mumbai school

Techie gets lifer for conspiring to attack children at Mumbai school

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 on him.

23-yr-old Mumbai woman murders mother, keeps body parts at home for 3 months

23-yr-old Mumbai woman murders mother, keeps body parts at home for 3 months

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

As per the preliminary investigation, the woman was killed in December 2022, and her body parts are being preserved in her house since then, a senior police officer said without elaborating.

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Facing heat over Assistant Police Inspector Vaze's alleged link to Hiran's mysterious death, the government earlier in the day announced his transfer from the Mumbai crime branch.

Probe agencies failed to unmask Dabholkar murder masterminds: Court

Probe agencies failed to unmask Dabholkar murder masterminds: Court

Rediff.com11 May 2024

The investigating agencies could not expose the masterminds behind the murder of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, and must introspect whether it was a mere failure or a 'deliberate inaction' due to the influence of any 'person in power', the trial court here said on Friday in its judgment.

Extortion case filed against Mumbai DCP Akbar Pathan, two others

Extortion case filed against Mumbai DCP Akbar Pathan, two others

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Police have filed an extortion case against Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police Akbar Pathan and two other cops, one of them arrested for the killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran, on a complaint by a man who is an accused in a cheating case, an official said on Thursday.

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.

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze was posted in the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) after oral instructions from the then Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, according to a Mumbai Police report.

Chhattisgarh BJP lawmaker wants sale of bhang, ganja legalised to prevent crime

Chhattisgarh BJP lawmaker wants sale of bhang, ganja legalised to prevent crime

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

A Chhattisgarh legislator from the Bharatiya Janata Party has suggested that use of bhang and cannabis be encouraged as alternatives to liquor, claiming that people addicted to these substances hardly commit crimes like rape, murder and dacoity.

Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The police also rescued two women, who were scheduled to go to Goa with dummy customers, after the racket was busted on Monday evening, a senior official said.

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

How Mumbai cops cracked the Bulli Bai app case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A team led by Mumbai cyber unit's Deputy Commissioner of Police Rashmi Karandikar started a probe into the case and formed teams comprising personnel from the east, central and west region cyber police stations here to nab the culprits, the official said.

Varavara Rao restricted to Mumbai, can't have 'gathering of visitors'

Varavara Rao restricted to Mumbai, can't have 'gathering of visitors'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

A special court in Mumbai has directed poet-activist P Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case who was recently granted bail on medical ground by the Supreme Court, to reside in Mumbai and not to leave the city without its permission.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Cocaine among drugs worth Rs 250 cr seized in Maharashtra, 2 held

Cocaine among drugs worth Rs 250 cr seized in Maharashtra, 2 held

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The drug network was busted based on an intelligence input received by the Crime Branch, he said, adding that three persons were arrested and a case has been registered by the DRI.

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

If Indrani Mukerjea wanted to whitewash her image, this docu series was not the right platform, asserts Deepa Gahlot.