Maharashtra excise department seized Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufactured in Goa, valued at Rs 1.43 crore, in Thane city and arrested two persons.
A 34-year-old woman, reportedly suffering from depression, allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Thane district, Maharashtra. The woman, identified as Varsha Tushar Sawant, was found hanging at her home in Dombivli West. Police investigations suggest she was struggling with mental distress following the deaths of her parents and siblings.
A police dog in Thane district, Maharashtra, played a crucial role in solving a murder case, leading to the arrest of a suspect with a criminal history from Mumbai.
A Thane court acquitted three individuals accused in a 2021 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and lack of supporting testimony from key witnesses.
An accused in a Thane murder case, who had been absconding for nine years, has been arrested from Jharkhand. Rajesh alias Uttam Muneshwar Ravidas, the main accused and an alleged contract killer, was apprehended from Hazaribagh.
A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was found at the home of a man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra. The accused, who lived in the US for several years, appeared to have undergone 'self-radicalisation'.
A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was discovered at the home of a man arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, after questioning their religion.
Police in Thane have returned stolen and lost items, including jewellery and mobile phones, valued at over Rs 7.81 crore, to their rightful owners.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra are investigating a suspected murder after an unidentified man's body was discovered near a temple in the Khadavli area. The body was found in a decomposed state with the face smashed, leading authorities to believe the man was murdered and his body dumped at the location.
A Thane court acquitted five men charged with human trafficking and running a flesh trade, citing critical failures in the prosecution's case, including the non-examination of key witnesses and victims.
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.
A businessman in Thane, Maharashtra, has reported the theft of veterinary raw material worth approximately Rs 45 lakh from a consignment en route to Dehradun. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A Thane court sentenced a convict serving a life term in a UP prison to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for orchestrating a 2015 extortion-linked firing incident against a local businessman from behind bars.
Police in Dombivli, Maharashtra, rescued three young children found abandoned on the roadside. The children, aged 3 to 4, were discovered near a bungalow and have been placed in a child care centre while authorities investigate their origins and circumstances.
A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly defrauding a woman and her associates of Rs 46 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs.
Police in Thane have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old man in 2014, stemming from a land development dispute.
A Thane court acquitted a 26-year-old woman charged with child trafficking and running a prostitution racket, citing the prosecution's failure to prove she called the alleged victims for the flesh trade.
A 65-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Thane, Maharashtra, after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The 29-year-old accused has been arrested.
A 28-year-old man from Thane district has been arrested for allegedly molesting girls after community members reported multiple incidents to the police.
Three young men in Thane district have been detained and charged after performing dangerous scooter stunts for social media, with police impounding their vehicle and initiating legal proceedings.
A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Thane hotel, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have registered a case against a company and its directors for allegedly defrauding investors of over Rs 4.31 crore through various investment schemes.
A convict serving a life sentence in Thane Central Jail allegedly assaulted a jail constable after being denied an unauthorised meeting with his brother at a court. The incident has led to the registration of a case against the inmate.
Fraudsters in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly duped 11 residents by promising low-cost housing under a government scheme and forging their credentials to open bank accounts for larger financial transactions.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted eight men charged with the attempted murder of a police constable due to the victim's inability to identify his attackers and key witnesses turning hostile.
A Thane court acquitted a 53-year-old man of rape charges, citing weak prosecution evidence and inconsistencies in the victim's testimony.
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 4.50 lakh from a woman on a local train in Thane. Police used CCTV footage and a tip-off to locate and apprehend the suspect.
A history sheeter allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane city due to an old enmity. The youth escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the accused.
A man allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane, India, due to a long-standing dispute. The victim escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the suspect.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering his neighbour with stones and bricks. Police are investigating the motive and searching for an accomplice.
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.
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy was seriously injured in Thane after a local goon attacked his parents following a family dispute. The incident occurred when the father was returning from the police station after lodging a complaint.
A man in Thane was allegedly assaulted by a tea stall owner after complaining that the tea served to him was cold, leading to a police investigation and a viral video.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly impersonating a CBI officer and defrauding people with false promises of jobs in the central agency.
A hospital in Thane, India, has been found operating an unauthorised IVF centre, leading to its closure and a city-wide inspection of all IVF and sonography facilities.
A 42-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of 71.1 lakh by cyber criminals posing as CBI officers who threatened to implicate him in a false case.
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.
Thane police have arrested two motorbike thieves and recovered 58 stolen two-wheelers in Maharashtra's Thane district, following a surge in theft cases in the Bhiwandi area.
A retired man in Thane was allegedly cheated of 22 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in the Indian Railways, police said.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating the death of a stray dog at a housing society after a complaint was filed. This follows a separate incident where a resident was accused of threatening to poison stray dogs.
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