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Mumbai: Gang smuggling ‘meow meow’ in broomstick handles busted

Mumbai: Gang smuggling ‘meow meow’ in broomstick handles busted

Cops say they smuggled contraband worth R30 cr to Australia, NZ over past year. The Crime Branch is yet to find the factory where the meow meow was manufactured. “It will be known after we arrest the mastermind,” said the officer. Jehangir is the resident of Mumbai while Senaul is the native of Malda city in West Bengal

28 March,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
How the Torres scam was built: EOW files massive charge sheet

How the Torres scam was built: EOW files massive charge sheet

27,000-page charge sheet untangles the intricate web of how the Ponzi scheme was carried out; man who claimed to be whistleblower named as main accused

28 March,2025 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Maharashtra man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder after robbery in 2017

Maharashtra man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder after robbery in 2017

A Thane court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to life imprisonment for robbing and murdering a woman in 2017. The verdict includes a fine, with compensation awarded to the victim’s family

26 March,2025 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Thane businessman cheated of Rs 22 lakh in fraudulent Rs 10 crore loan promise

Thane businessman cheated of Rs 22 lakh in fraudulent Rs 10 crore loan promise

A trader from Thane was duped of Rs 22 lakh by a fraudster who promised to secure a Rs 10 crore loan. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

26 March,2025 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai
Man booked for attempt to murder relatives over property dispute in Thane

Man booked for attempt to murder relatives over property dispute in Thane

A 36-year-old man has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder three of his relatives in Thane's Bhiwandi area over a property dispute. The victims, including a 19-year-old, his sister, and their mother, sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a grinding stone. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation

26 March,2025 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai
Disha Salian's father names Aaditya, other big names in fresh complaint

Disha Salian's father names Aaditya, other big names in fresh complaint

On Tuesday a written complaint was filed against Aaditya Thackeray and others for their alleged involvement in the gang rape and murder of Satish Salian’s daughter

25 March,2025 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cheating in exams devalues the very idea of education

Cheating in exams devalues the very idea of education

A formal complaint was later filed by the coordinator of the agency appointed to conduct the examination process

24 March,2025 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Man held for using pet dog to hunt animals in Sangli forest

Man held for using pet dog to hunt animals in Sangli forest

Accused used to upload photos, videos of his Mudhol hound chasing medium-sized wild animals such as hares, jackals

24 March,2025 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Ten years after murder, absconder held from Gujarat by crime branch Mumbai

Ten years after murder, absconder held from Gujarat by crime branch

The accused had been wanted in connection with 2015 murder case, an official said, adding that he was held from Mehsana in Gujarat by the police

23 March,2025 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hotelier duped of Rs 13 lakh in Thane over fake liquor permit promise

Hotelier duped of Rs 13 lakh in Thane over fake liquor permit promise

A hotelier in Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs 13 lakh by a man posing as an excise department official who falsely promised to secure a liquor sale license. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.

23 March,2025 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai

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