A 22-year-old man from Sonipat was arrested in Indore, becoming the 11th person held in connection with the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai police also recovered two firearms from Surat, allegedly used in the attack, while sources revealed assailants received real-time police probe updates via news channels.
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case concerning the firing on actor Tiger Shroff's car. Eleven people have been arrested, and an alleged associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is named as a wanted accused.
A court in Mumbai on Monday extended till October 28 the police custody of four persons held for allegedly aiding the shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case after investigators said they needed to collect voice samples.
Three individuals from Haryana, Ankit Khatak, Sameer Khatri, and Jatin Panchal, have been remanded in police custody until October 28 in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff. Police allege their involvement in reconnaissance, logistics, weapons supply, and a conspiracy to help the primary shooters escape, with investigations exploring potential links to organised crime and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that Mumbai Police will track down those responsible for the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, including their handlers. The police have leads and believe the accused are operating from outside Maharashtra, possibly abroad. Fadnavis also criticised the Opposition's stance on law and order.
A special MPID court in Mumbai has framed charges against developer Vijay Machhindar, his wife, and their company Ornate Spaces Pvt Ltd for allegedly cheating homebuyers and investors of Rs 28 crore. The charges relate to failing to deliver flats in an Oshiwara residential project and not returning the invested money, leading to a trial under IPC, MPID, and MOFA provisions.
Mumbai Police have arrested five more individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, bringing the total arrests to eight. The investigation is now focusing on unravelling a wider firearm-supplying network, with details emerging about how weapons were procured from Amritsar and smuggled to Mumbai by train.
Mumbai witnessed the emotional immersion of iconic Ganesh idols like Lalbaugcha Raja and Chinchpokhlicha Chintamani on Anant Chaturthi, marking the end of the 12-day Ganesh festival. Marathon processions, lasting over 21 hours, saw vast crowds of devotees participating, with significant security and civic arrangements in place for safe immersions and subsequent cleanup operations.
Ganesh mandals in Mumbai have requested the Maharashtra government to clarify the implementation of a recent Bombay High Court order on noise pollution during immersion processions. The order mandates a Rs 1 lakh security deposit and legal action for violations, causing confusion among organisers as the festival concludes.
Police in Thane district have arrested 10 individuals for allegedly operating a work-from-home scam. The fraudsters reportedly lured job seekers, collected their bank details and SIM cards, and then diverted their money into illegal online betting platforms. The racket was exposed following a complaint, leading to a raid in Mumbai where several electronic devices were seized and the accused apprehended.
Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.
A young woman, identified as Rhiya, became a symbol of Mumbai's solidarity protests over the NEET paper leak, captured in a viral image standing with outstretched arms to stop a police van amidst heavy rain, condemning alleged police brutality against agitators in Delhi.
Mumbai police are investigating the deaths of two MBA students from a suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The investigation has uncovered a network for delivering ecstasy pills, leading to several arrests.
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Mumbai with hydroponic weed valued at 7.69 crore. The accused, Adnan Nasir Khan, was apprehended in Vile Parle while attempting to deliver the consignment. Police are investigating the source and intended recipient of the drugs.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested four individuals, exposing a child trafficking and marriage gang. The arrests came after reopening a five-year-old case involving the abduction and sale of a 13-year-old girl, who was later forced into child marriage.
A gym owner in Navi Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing his woman business partner and extorting Rs 38 lakh. He threatened to circulate her objectionable videos, which he secretly recorded after establishing physical relations. The victim filed a complaint, leading to his apprehension and remand in police custody.
Police sources reveal that the three shooters involved in the attack on actor Tiger Shroff on October 18 received real-time updates on the police investigation via news channel coverage from their handlers, allowing them to alter their escape routes. They were apprehended from a train in Kota on October 19. The investigation also points to gangster Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming responsibility.
Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American citizen holding an OCI card, has been issued a 'Leave India' notice by Mumbai Police for participating in a protest, sparking debate over OCI cardholder rights and political expression.
Thane Police's Crime Branch has arrested Dinesh Babu Manjrekar, a key accused in a series of robberies targeting elderly citizens through distraction and impersonation. Police recovered 212 grams of gold jewellery and are searching for his accomplices. Manjrekar has a history of 29 previous cases across various cities.
Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has challenged a Mumbai Police notice directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly attending a political protest. The Bombay High Court is set to hear his petition on Tuesday. Khan claims he had no association with the protest organisers and that the notice is "illegal, arbitrary, perverse and drastic." He also received a show-cause notice regarding his OCI status.
Two builders have been arrested by the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing an illegal eight-storey residential building in Virar using forged construction permissions and cheating 113 flat purchasers. The developers used fake commencement certificates and fraudulent documents. They are currently in police custody until October 29.
Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, has been issued a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws by participating in a political protest.
Mumbai resonated with 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' chants and dhol-tasha beats as devotees immersed Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, the final day of the 12-day festival. Over 430 idols were immersed by noon, with no untoward incidents reported, as elaborate arrangements by police and BMC ensured smooth proceedings.
Punjabi social media influencer Mad Sandhu was fatally shot by two unidentified assailants in Amritsar.
Actor Imran Khan, a US national and OCI cardholder, plans to challenge a Mumbai police notice in the Bombay High Court. The notice, issued after his participation in a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner, demands he leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws. Khan's petition argues that no law prohibits OCI cardholders from protesting.
Thousands of young men and women, joined by prominent personalities, protested at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar despite police denial of permission. Organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the agitation highlighted concerns over transparency in CEC appointments and alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions.
Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Four individuals have been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing approximately 2,000 unauthorised structures on land earmarked for the Virar-Alibaug Multi-modal Corridor project. The accused reportedly forged documents to illegally claim compensation, exploiting advance intelligence about state land acquisition between 2022 and 2023. The ongoing investigation has uncovered a wider criminal conspiracy, leading to severe charges under the Indian Penal Code.
New CCTV footage from Surat station shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur express train. The suspects travelled by road from Mumbai to Surat after the gun attack, before being nabbed later at Kota station in Rajasthan. The incident involved gunshots fired at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, injuring his driver and a bystander.
Delhi Police initially denied permission for Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium due to security concerns. However, after a meeting with organisers BookMyShow Live and a detailed plan submission, permission has been reconsidered and granted, ensuring the concert will proceed as scheduled.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Mumbai have registered an FIR against two passengers for allegedly assaulting and manhandling an on-duty ticket checker at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) last week. The incident occurred on October 26 when the ticket checker, Jignesh Vasantlal Bhavsar, attempted to verify their tickets. The accused, Rishikesh Sanjay Pawar and Nikita Rishikesh Pawar, allegedly refused to show valid identification or tickets and assaulted Bhavsar. They have been booked under various sections of the Railways Act and the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
The collision occurred at Chheda Nagar signal around 6 am when the bus driver braked suddenly for a motorcyclist.
'Tiger Shroff is someone who has absolutely no controversies associated with him.' 'He is someone who works out or dances. That is all I ever see him doing.' 'I cannot fathom how shots could be fired at him. I am even scared to speak about this on camera. What if someone comes after me?'
A man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly cheating a 62-year-old woman of Rs 35 lakh by promising her a flat in an under-construction Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building in Dharavi. Two other individuals have been named as co-accused in the case.
Bollywood actor Imran Khan has launched a legal challenge in the Bombay high court against a police notice ordering him to leave India by October 28, following his participation in a political protest and a concurrent review of his OCI status.
'These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism.'
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff sustained minor injuries in a firing incident in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Shroff's residence to inquire about his well-being and assured state government support, condemning the attack and promising action against those responsible. The actor's driver also sustained injuries, and police are investigating the incident.
The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide, are continuing their hunger strike, demanding the arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and institute director Shireesh B Kedare. They allege caste discrimination and abetment to suicide, while police investigate the case, recording statements and analyzing electronic devices.
'It is possible that the attackers might have been ordered not to kill.'
Faridabad police have arrested six individuals in connection with a cyber-fraud case where Rs 50 lakh was swindled using a company CMD's photograph on WhatsApp. The police managed to freeze Rs 29 lakh of the defrauded amount. The accused, from Mumbai and Gujarat, were produced in court and sent to judicial custody.
