Farhan Shaikh
Farhan Shaikh is a reporter with Hindustan Times, Mumbai. He writes for the crime and legal team, along with reportage on Mumbai traffic issues.
Articles by Farhan Shaikh

5 of chain-snatching gang arrested in Navi Mumbai
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 21, 2020 12:27 AM IST
The men especially targeted elderly women in isolated locations, pillion riders on the bike would rob their victims

Pedestrian killed as garbage dumper crashes into mini-bus in Navi Mumbai
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 21, 2020 12:23 AM IST
The pedestrian, Gaurav Dhal, 42, a resident of Kamothe, was killed in the crash while he was crossing the road. He was working in a Vashi-based finance company

Bus rams into subway wall at Kamothe, near Mumbai; 16 passengers injured
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 11:38 PM IST
Most passengers have suffered minor head injuries and contusions, police said

Woman’s body found in a lake 3 days after quarrel with husband
By Farhan Shaikh | Hindustan Times, Thane
UPDATED ON NOV 16, 2020 05:11 PM IST
Shirsagar did not leave behind a suicide note. Around 9 am, a few locals alerted the police about the body, which had floated to the top of the lake.

Covid-19 guidelines go up in smoke during Diwali in Thane, Ulhasnagar, noise pollution spikes
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 16, 2020 12:25 AM IST

Five of Navi Mumbai family killed as bus falls off bridge in Satara
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 14, 2020 11:52 PM IST
The crash took place on Tarali river bridge, on the outskirts of Umbraj village in Karad, Satara, between 4.30am and 5am, according to the police

5 from Navi Mumbai killed in Satara as bus plunges 50 ft from bridge
By Farhan Shaikh | Hindustan Times, Navi Mumbai
UPDATED ON NOV 14, 2020 06:33 PM IST
Police suspect the driver dozed off while the bus was travelling at high sped.

Navi Mumbai police to check noise levels during Diwali
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 14, 2020 12:29 AM IST
The special branch of Navi Mumbai police has issued instructions to citizens asking them to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding in public areas

Man arrested eight months after robbing Navi Mumbai resident
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 10, 2020 11:18 PM IST

One held in Navi Mumbai for strangling Kalamboli man over ₹1,000
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 09, 2020 11:07 PM IST

Anti Narcotics Cell arrests duo for selling methamphetamine worth ₹4.7L in Navi Mumbai
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 08, 2020 12:04 AM IST

Two held in Navi Mumbai nearly two years after stealing LED TV from school
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 06, 2020 11:17 PM IST

Builder in Panvel held for duping at least 25 people of ₹19.63L
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 06, 2020 11:14 PM IST

Navi Mumbai police crack 8-year murder case after two failed attempts
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 06, 2020 12:38 AM IST

Man from Karnataka killed under mysterious circumstances in Kalamboli
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 06, 2020 12:36 AM IST

Navi Mumbai trekker’s body found, no evidence of foul play, says police
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 05, 2020 12:06 AM IST

Navi Mumbai: Missing trekker found dead in ravine, police suspect accident
By Farhan Shaikh | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2020 02:24 PM IST
A resident of New Panvel, Anurag Gudile was a regular trekker and was also into wildlife and nature photography

Man posing as cop to dupe Mumbai women constables had flunked police recruitment exam
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 04, 2020 12:58 AM IST

Minor fire breaks out at Navi Mumbai civic chief’s bungalow; no one injured
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 02, 2020 11:44 PM IST

3 men armed with gun rob auto driver in Navi Mumbai, 1 nabbed
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 01, 2020 12:11 AM IST

Man posing as police sub-inspector dupes women constables in Mumbai, arrested
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
UPDATED ON OCT 31, 2020 01:06 AM IST

Kamothe family’s gadgets hacked, police probe on
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 30, 2020 12:05 AM IST

Two-wheelers account for majority of accidents in Raigad district
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 30, 2020 12:04 AM IST

Biker killed, pillion rider injured as dumper truck rams into two-wheeler in Navi Mumbai
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 29, 2020 12:12 AM IST

Biker killed, pillion rider injured as dumper truck rams bike in Panvel
By Farhan Shaikh | Hindustan Times, Navi Mumai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 28, 2020 02:28 PM IST
Police said the dumper truck rammed the bike from behind at a turning.

Two stab man in Navi Mumbai, over borrowed money, arrested
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 28, 2020 12:50 AM IST

Sales tax officer attacked with knife in Navi Mumbai
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 25, 2020 12:30 AM IST

Navi Mumbai cops bust GST evasion racket, seize silver, imitation jewellery worth ₹6.17cr
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 23, 2020 09:45 PM IST

Duo arrested in Navi Mumbai for selling stolen mobile phones, branded goods
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 21, 2020 12:13 AM IST

Raigad police reunites girl with family within 12 hours
By Farhan Shaikh, Navi Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 19, 2020 11:55 PM IST