Amber Dalal case: ED conducts search operations in Mumbai, seizes Rs 37 crore worth assets

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office has conducted search operations on June 21, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 at various locations in Mumbai, as part of an ongoing probe in Amber Dalal case, an official said. Read more.

Maharashtra: Man held for extortion from hotelier in Navi Mumbai; woman accomplice on run

The Navi Mumbai Police in Maharashtra have arrested a man for allegedly extorting Rs 1 lakh from a hotelier in the city, an official said. The police are on the lookout for a woman, who was also allegedly involved in the offence, he said. Read more.

Mumbai: Woman killed, two injured by learner driver in Kandivali

A tragic accident occurred in Kandivali when a learner driver accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. The car went out of control and struck a woman who was passing by, along with two other people, including a 16-year-old boy. In the chaos, the car ran over the woman's head, leading to her immediate death. The other two sustained injuries and were discharged after receiving primary treatment at the hospital. Read more.

Maharashtra: 30-year-old woman found dead; unidentified person booked for strangulating her in Thane

An unidentified person was booked by the police after a 30-year-old woman was allegedly strangulated to death and her body was found to be dumped on a hillock at Ambarnath in Maharashtra's Thane district, the police said. Read more.

Maharashtra: Woman drug inspector among two held for taking Rs 1 lakh bribe in Palghar

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Wednesday reportedly arrested a woman drug inspector and one more person for allegedly demanding and accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe, an official said. Read more.

Mumbai massage parlour manager held for forcing women into flesh trade

An official said that the Mumbai Police on Sunday raided a Mumbai massage parlour in the Powai area and rescued two women who were allegedly forced into prostitution by its manager who has been arrested. Read more.

Mumbai Police destroys thousands of aftermarket silencers and pressure horns seized during special drive

Mumbai Police destroyed over 2000 aftermarket bike silencers and more than 8,200 pressure horns that were seized by the traffic police officials during a special drive in the city. An official said that the Mumbai Traffic Police have taken significant steps towards curbing noise and air pollution in weeks long special drive on the city roads. The police officials confiscated and dismantled modified bike silencers and pressure horns. Read more.

Thane: Man arrested for sexually harassing 14-year-old girl

A man was arrested for allegedly kissing a 14-year-old mentally ill girl forcibly in Ambernath in Maharashtra's Thane district. The official identified the accused as Harish Raju Shengal (26), who has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and the Indian Penal Code for sexual harassment, use of criminal force against women, and other offenses. Read more.

Maharashtra: NCB busts interstate drug racket, seizes 111 kg of ganja; 4 arrested

The Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai wing has busted an interstate drug syndicate, seizing a total of 111 kg of ganja and arresting four people. According to a statement issued by the NCB, in pursuit of active intelligence with a special emphasis on interstate drug trafficking syndicates, NCB Mumbai gathered credible information about a network involved in the illicit trafficking of drugs from Odisha-based sources into Mumbai and Pune for further distribution. Read more.

Mumbai: Spike in mobile phone and gold chain snatching incidents

A surge in mobile phone and gold chain snatching cases has left the residents of Mumbai on edge, particularly in North Mumbai. In the past few days, multiple incidents have been reported, with three chain snatchings occurring just on Monday in Dahisar, Samta Nagar, and Dindoshi of Zone 12. Additionally, a similar incident was reported last week in Goregaon, Zone 11. Read more.