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Jeweller Injured In Mumbra Robbery Attempt; Two Arrested

Jeweller Injured In Mumbra Robbery Attempt; Two Arrested

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A jewellery shop owner in Mumbra, Thane, was stabbed and injured during a failed robbery attempt. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.

Nashik police reach Mumbra to trace absconding TCS woman employee

Nashik police reach Mumbra to trace absconding TCS woman employee

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A Nashik police Crime Branch team arrived in Mumbra, Thane district, to track down a woman accused in a case related to alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment at a TCS unit. The absconding accused has been on the police radar following complaints in Nashik, where the scandal-hit TCS unit is based.

Mumbra Insurance Consultant Duped in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud

Mumbra Insurance Consultant Duped in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old insurance consultant from Mumbra, Thane, was allegedly defrauded of over 71 lakh by cyber criminals through a cryptocurrency investment scheme.

Mumbra Woman Loses 6,750 in Online Matrimonial Fraud

Mumbra Woman Loses 6,750 in Online Matrimonial Fraud

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old woman from Mumbra was allegedly defrauded of Rs 6.75 lakh (6,750) by an individual posing as an NRI on a matrimonial website. The accused claimed to be a UK resident and convinced the victim to transfer funds for customs clearances.

AIMIM corporator's 'paint Mumbra green' remark sparks row

AIMIM corporator's 'paint Mumbra green' remark sparks row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

A newly-elected AIMIM corporator's victory speech, vowing to 'paint Mumbra green,' has sparked controversy, with rivals questioning its religious overtones. The corporator has since clarified her remarks.

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel supports colleague Sahar Shaikh's controversial statement about turning Mumbra green, claiming the party intends to do the same across Maharashtra. This follows Shaikh's victory in Thane civic polls and subsequent backlash over her remarks.

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Strangling One-Year-Old Son In Thane

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Strangling One-Year-Old Son In Thane

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly strangling her one-year-old son to death. Police believe the incident occurred in a fit of anger, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive.

How 948 CCTV cameras helped police trace 7-year-old missing girl

How 948 CCTV cameras helped police trace 7-year-old missing girl

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Mumbra police in Thane successfully traced a missing seven-year-old girl using extensive CCTV footage across railway networks. The girl was found safe in Badlapur and revealed she ran away from home due to alleged ill-treatment and excessive chores, adding a complex dimension to the case.

Massive Goa Liquor Haul In Thane: Rs 1.89 Crore Worth Seized

Massive Goa Liquor Haul In Thane: Rs 1.89 Crore Worth Seized

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Excise department in Thane seized 73,440 bottles of Goa-made Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 1.89 crore from a truck on the Panvel-Mumbra highway. The liquor, lacking batch numbers and MRP, is banned for sale in Maharashtra, leading to the driver's arrest under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.

Three Held With Mephedrone, Firearm In Thane

Three Held With Mephedrone, Firearm In Thane

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Thane with 500 grams of mephedrone, a country-made pistol, and live cartridges, following a tip-off about a drug deal.

Woman Dies By Suicide In Thane: What We Know

Woman Dies By Suicide In Thane: What We Know

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A 33-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of her father's residence in Mumbra, Thane, on Wednesday morning.

Belapur Court Acquits Youth In POCSO Case After Victim Denies Incident

Belapur Court Acquits Youth In POCSO Case After Victim Denies Incident

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old youth, Nitin Ganesh Salunkhe, accused of stalking and sexually harassing a girl under the POCSO Act, has been acquitted by a special court in Belapur. The acquittal came after the victim turned hostile during the trial, denying any knowledge of the accused or the incident.

Thane Police Uncover Major Drug Trafficking Ring

Thane Police Uncover Major Drug Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Thane City Crime Branch has dismantled a drug trafficking network connected to the Kashmir Valley, arresting three individuals and confiscating charas and tramadol capsules worth over Rs 3.03 crore. The operation is part of a special anti-narcotics drive, with investigations ongoing into the supply chain and financial links.

Thane Woman Arrested In Lover's 'Blue Drum' Murder Case

Thane Woman Arrested In Lover's 'Blue Drum' Murder Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A woman was arrested in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering her lover with the help of her relatives, stuffing his body in a drum, and disposing of it in a drain, mirroring a similar case in Meerut.

Man Arrested In Thane For Selling Counterfeit Beauty Products

Man Arrested In Thane For Selling Counterfeit Beauty Products

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A man was arrested in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly selling counterfeit beauty products. The seized items, reportedly made in Pakistan, were worth Rs 13,972.

Thane Police Solve Civil Engineer Murder Case, Arrest Nurse

Thane Police Solve Civil Engineer Murder Case, Arrest Nurse

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Thane police have solved the murder case of a 24-year-old civil engineer, Arbaz Khan, whose body was found in a drum in a nullah in Vasai. A nurse, Mehjabin Sheikh, and her brother have been arrested in connection with the crime, which stemmed from a failed extortion attempt.

Commuter's backpack caused Mumbra accident: Railway

Commuter's backpack caused Mumbra accident: Railway

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A Central Railway probe concluded that a commuter's protruding backpack caused a train accident in Thane district in June, leading to the death of five people. The probe ruled out other causes such as technical fault or sabotage.

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted three women accused of trafficking girls for prostitution due to the prosecution's failure to examine key witnesses and provide sufficient evidence.

Thane Activist Accused Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail

Thane Activist Accused Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have registered a case against a 35-year-old social activist accused of sexually assaulting a woman, blackmailing her with objectionable videos, and using her to steal sensitive documents.

Bandra demolition: ISI, underworld plotted attacks on Mumbai police; 8 held

Bandra demolition: ISI, underworld plotted attacks on Mumbai police; 8 held

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module, busted by Delhi Police, had planned to attack policemen and security forces in Mumbai to avenge the demolition of an illegal mosque in Garib Nagar, Bandra.

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Thane police have solved the murder of a Mumbai-based tailor within 48 hours, arresting two men after discovering the victim was killed over an unpaid loan of Rs 3 lakh. The method of tying the victim provided a crucial clue to investigators.

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.

TCS Employee Accused Of Harassment Seeks Anticipatory Bail

TCS Employee Accused Of Harassment Seeks Anticipatory Bail

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik, accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment of women colleagues, has applied for anticipatory bail, citing her pregnancy. Police are investigating the allegations, and TCS has launched an internal probe.

Thane shooting: Man kills one, injures two over woman teasing incident

Thane shooting: Man kills one, injures two over woman teasing incident

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, after allegedly shooting three people, resulting in one death, following a dispute over the teasing of a woman he considered his sister.

Thane Police Nab Burglar, Recover Gold Worth Millions

Thane Police Nab Burglar, Recover Gold Worth Millions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Thane police have arrested a man involved in numerous burglaries and recovered a significant amount of stolen gold ornaments.

Thane Man Dupes Woman Out of 12,500 with False IIT Admission Scheme

Thane Man Dupes Woman Out of 12,500 with False IIT Admission Scheme

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A man in Thane has been accused of defrauding a woman of 12.5 lakh by posing as a government official and falsely promising her son's admission to IIT Bombay.

Nashik TCS case: Accused seeks bail citing pregnancy

Nashik TCS case: Accused seeks bail citing pregnancy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment in Nashik has applied for anticipatory bail, as police continue to investigate the alleged misconduct at the IT firm.

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The complainant in a Rs 71.6 lakh cheating case involving CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal has withdrawn his grievance after recovering his invested amount. The arrests were made following an FIR registered on March 16 at Mumbra police station against Gupta, Khandelwal and four others on charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud.

Three Bangladeshis Sentenced for Overstaying in India

Three Bangladeshis Sentenced for Overstaying in India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A Thane court sentenced three Bangladeshi nationals to 14 months in jail for illegally staying in India, though they were discharged from provisions of the Foreigners Act.

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Thane police have arrested CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The company claims the FIR is false and a conspiracy against them.

Man Gets Life Sentence For Stabbing Neighbour To Death

Man Gets Life Sentence For Stabbing Neighbour To Death

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his neighbour, while his parents were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Why Bombay HC Denied 26/11 Accused's Plea For Police Clearance

Why Bombay HC Denied 26/11 Accused's Plea For Police Clearance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition by Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attacks case, seeking a police clearance certificate to drive an autorickshaw, citing ongoing surveillance due to alleged links with Lashkar-e-Taiba.

CoinDCX Founders Released on Bail: Court Cites Lack of Prima Facie Evidence

CoinDCX Founders Released on Bail: Court Cites Lack of Prima Facie Evidence

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A court in Thane district granted bail to CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal, who were arrested in connection with an alleged cheating case involving Rs 71.60 lakh. The court cited a lack of prima facie evidence against them.

Nashik TCS case: 'He said women not wearing burqas are raped'

Nashik TCS case: 'He said women not wearing burqas are raped'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A woman engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik has alleged harassment and religious coercion, including derogatory slurs and inappropriate touching. Police have arrested eight people and are searching for another accused. TCS has launched an internal probe and suspended employees allegedly involved.

Gunmen Target Social Media Star's Home in Thane, India

Gunmen Target Social Media Star's Home in Thane, India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Unidentified individuals opened fire at the residence of a social media influencer in Thane, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was damaged in the incident.

CoinDCX Co-founders Released on Bail in Alleged Cheating Case

CoinDCX Co-founders Released on Bail in Alleged Cheating Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A court in Thane district granted bail to CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal in an alleged Rs 71.60 lakh cheating case, citing a lack of prima facie evidence against them. The case involves allegations of impersonation and misuse of the CoinDCX brand by fraudsters.

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The family of a TCS employee arrested in connection with sexual harassment and conversion allegations at a Nashik unit claims he is a victim of internal professional rivalry and office politics. They allege a coordinated conspiracy driven by his academic and professional success.

Nashik TCS case: 'Accused concealed marriage, put pressure to convert'

Nashik TCS case: 'Accused concealed marriage, put pressure to convert'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Nashik police is probing multiple FIRs alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit, with eight arrests so far.

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Two co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinDCX have been arrested by Thane police in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The arrests follow an FIR filed against the founders for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and fraud.