Top Mumbai crime stories of week: Man held for rape, murder of minor; stray dog saves rape bid in Vasai

From investigations to arrests, these updates highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and the community's response to crime. Here are the top Mumbai crime stories of the week. 

Updated On: 2024-07-06 03:39 PM IST

Compiled by : Sanjana Deshpande

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Woman stabbed by her husband on foot over bridge in Virar

A 27-year-old woman was attacked by her husband on a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) in Virar on Wednesday. The man, identified as Shiva Sharma (32) first assaulted her, tried to strangle with her dupatta, later took out a knife and tried to stab her...Read More

'Conman' Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets bail from Bombay HC in 2015 cheating case

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a 2015 cheating case lodged by the city police's Economic Offences Wing. Chandrasekhar, however, will not walk out of Delhi's Tihar Jail, where he is currently lodged, since he is an accused in several cases....Read More

Cops bust interstate drug manufacturing syndicate; seize MD worth 327 crore

The Crime Branch Unit 1, under the jurisdiction of the Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar police, busted an interstate drug gang and seized two drug-making factories in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. The police arrested 15 persons who all belong to different states. The police seized a large quantity of ready Mephedrone (MD) drugs and raw materials used to manufacture MD, worth about Rs 327 crores. Additionally, they confiscated one pistol and 33 live cartridges....Read More

Dog saves Vasai woman from rape by ‘7-ft’ monster

The barking of a stray dog caused a man who was threatening to rape a 32-year-old accountant to take to his heels around 1.30 am at Tungareshwar gully in Vasai on June 30, according to the police. The alleged assailant, Sandeep Khot, 35, who is nearly seven feet tall, approached the woman from behind under the cover of darkness, pushed her to the ground, covered her mouth and threatened to rape her, a police officer told mid-day...Read More

Thane: Man held for rape, murder of nine-year-old girl in Bhiwandi

The Shanti Nagar police in Bhiwandi have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl. According to the police, both the victim and the accused lived in the same building. On Thursday, the accused allegedly took the girl to his house, sexually assaulted her, and then strangled her to death....Read More

Team India victory parade: Over 60 missing phone complaints filed with Mumbai Police

Over 60 persons approached Mumbai Police with complaints of mobile phone theft after the massive Team India victory parade held for the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team at Marine Drive, an official said on Friday....Read More

Rare birds seized from air passenger

Mumbai Customs Zone-III officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) intercepted an Indian national travelling from Jakarta to Mumbai. They seized seven rare live birds concealed in the passenger’s baggage. Customs officials did not disclose the details of the individual arrested....Read More

Crane operator booked after container crushes surveyor to death

The Uran police in Navi Mumbai have booked a crane operator, Shishir Prabhat Khalkho, 46, for negligence after a container fell on a 26-year-old surveyor, resulting in his death, on Wednesday night....Read More

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