Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested a man suspected of murdering a ride-hailing driver. The victim was reported missing earlier in the week, and his body was found in Pune district.
Police in Thane have arrested two individuals for allegedly extorting money from a sweets businessman. The suspects were caught accepting a reduced payment as part of the extortion scheme.
A 55-year-old builder and social media influencer with a large Instagram following has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly possessing a cache of illegal weapons. The arrest occurred shortly after his release on bail in a separate case, raising concerns about his activities and intentions.
Five kittens died at a housing complex in Thane, India, allegedly due to poisoned food. Police have registered a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and are investigating.
A 39-year-old history-sheeter has been arrested for allegedly firing at a man at a petrol pump in Thane, Maharashtra, following a previous dispute. The accused was apprehended and is now in police custody.
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.
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.
A 49-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by four individuals during Holi celebrations in Kalyan, Thane district, after he intervened to protect a child near a bonfire.
A man was arrested in Badlapur, Thane district, for allegedly strangling his wife following frequent quarrels.
A 34-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his neighbour in Thane, Maharashtra, following a dispute over fetching water from a shared tap.
A 39-year-old labourer in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering a waiter he suspected of having a relationship with his wife. The victim's body was found in a paddy field, and the accused confessed to the crime, citing suspicion of an affair as the motive.
A family in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of black magic, promising divine remedies through rituals and pilgrimages.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh. The arrest was made by the Bhiwandi police crime branch, and the accused has been booked under the NDPS Act.
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.
A carpenter from Thane was allegedly cheated of 2.92 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in Russia but provided a temporary visa and strenuous work instead.
Unidentified individuals broke into a temple in Thane, Maharashtra, stealing a donation box containing approximately 10,000. Police are investigating the theft, reviewing CCTV footage and have registered a case against the unknown perpetrators.
A social media influencer's home in Thane, Maharashtra, was attacked in a shooting. Police apprehended one suspect after a chase, during which two bystanders were injured.
Police in Thane have registered a case against a man accused of molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in the Bhiwandi area. The incident allegedly occurred in December, and the case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.
'Let the world know that India's Gen Z has now moved out of their social media world and is ready to face the lathis, the tear gas shells or the spiked-dandas of cops.'
A 45-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, died by suicide after being blackmailed by cyber criminals who threatened to circulate morphed obscene photographs of him on social media. The victim had been forced to transfer large sums of money before his death.
A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his mother during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in Badlapur, where the man reportedly tried to strangle his mother following an argument.
Police in Thane have registered a case against five individuals, including a former government employee, for allegedly transferring state-owned land using forged documents. The accused are said to have misled the registrar's office and used outdated land records to illegally transfer plots in Shahpur taluka.
A man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside a district jail and assaulting a constable who tried to intervene. Police are searching for two other suspects involved in the incident, which occurred during a celebration of the release of one of the men on bail.
Maharashtra police have arrested 10 drug suppliers and peddlers, mostly from Mumbai, and seized mephedrone drugs valued at Rs 13.61 crore in a month-long operation.
Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh, capable of producing MD valued at Rs 100 crore. The operation prevented the flooding of the market with synthetic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of MD and related equipment.
Police in Thane have arrested the driver of a cement mixer truck involved in a collision with an overcrowded van, resulting in 11 fatalities. Authorities are urging the public to avoid travelling in unauthorised vehicles.
A Thane court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of an 84-year-old man and his caretaker in 2016. The court also imposed fines and additional imprisonment for house trespass and robbery.
A 36-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 62 lakh (62,000) by an acquaintance who enticed him to invest in the stock market with promises of high returns.
Police in Thane have registered a case against two individuals accused of cheating a hospital owner of 10 lakh following a partnership dispute.
A 34-year-old pedestrian was injured after being caught in crossfire during a clash between two rival groups in Kalyan, Thane district. Police have detained seven individuals, including two juveniles, in connection with the late-night incident.
A Shiv Sena corporator, Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre, and five associates have been booked for allegedly assaulting two doctors at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan, Thane, after a family was advised to transfer a newborn due to lack of NICU space. The incident, captured on video, led to widespread outrage and threats of protests from the Indian Medical Association.
Unidentified hackers gained access to the website of Thane police in Maharashtra and uploaded a message demanding apology to Muslims "all over the world", the police said on Tuesday.
A 42-year-old college employee in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of the college building after a meeting regarding disciplinary issues.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has suspended its planned July 20 strike following the Bombay High Court's intervention in a doctor assault case. However, the medical fraternity has issued a strong warning to the Maharashtra government, threatening an indefinite statewide strike from August 9 if their demands for enhanced doctor safety, including amendments to existing laws and a new ordinance, are not met.
Mumbai police seized MDMA pills worth 6 crore and arrested a woman in Thane district, uncovering an interstate drug syndicate.
The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 in Maharashtra has been postponed following a raid in Bhiwandi, Thane, where individuals were found with questions matching the actual exam paper. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) confirmed the breach and initiated a thorough investigation, registering a criminal case. The postponement aims to ensure transparency and allow law enforcement to probe the malpractice racket.
A 13-year-old boy in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide due to fear of being scolded by his parents for his behavior at school.
Police in Thane have registered a case against a former accounts clerk of a co-operative credit society for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 5.66 lakh from customers.
An 18-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a ticket checker at Thane railway station after refusing to show her ticket and engaging in a heated argument.
A government employee in Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe to provide land-related records.
