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    Kaptan Mali

    Kaptan Mali is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Mumbai, covering crime, civic affairs, politics, transport, business and human-interest stories across Thane district. With over 20 years of journalism experience, he has previously worked with The Afternoon, The Asian Age and The Free Press Journal, covering Maharashtra politics, Mumbai city and business. He has a keen interest in current affairs, agriculture, food, tourism and healthcare.

    Articles by Kaptan Mali

    Pradeep Purnekar murder: SIT recovers pistol, mobile phone from Raigad

    On Tuesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA and former Leader of the Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve (in white kurta pyjama) visited the Purnekar family at their residence to offer his condolences. He assured the family that the accused would face strict punishment (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 06:38 IST

    Facing severe shortage, TMC seeks 50 MLD water from BMC

    Facing severe shortage, TMC seeks 50 MLD water from BMC
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 02:20 IST

    Slain UBT leader's kin calls for probe into dealings between accused, ex-mayor’s husband

    Ram Purnekar ( white Shirt ) Son of late Pradeep Purnekar.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 6, 2026 06:36 IST

    Hundreds of residents protest Thane Ring Metro project over tree loss, displacement and alignment concerns

    Thane, India - October -04, 2026: The new Thane Integral Ring Metro project has been initiated in Thane, and soil testing is currently underway. However, residents living in areas along the proposed metro route have raised objections to the project for several reasons. The residents have expressed concerns regarding: Loss of privacy for residents living along the proposed route. Environmental damage due to the construction of the metro corridor. Noise pollution and other forms of pollution that may be caused by the project. Therefore, on Sunday, residents of Patlipada and Hiranandani Estate in Thane staged a protest demanding that the proposed route of the Thane Integral Ring Metro be redesigned and relocated to address their concerns. ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Sunday, October -04, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times ) (Praful Gangurde)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 02:14 IST

    160-acre redevelopment project may be linked to Purnekar murder: Naik

    Purnekar’s family has alleged that former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband, Rajendra Shinde, both associated with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, were behind his murder (HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 3, 2026 02:22 IST

    SIT to investigate Pradeep Purnekar murder case

    Vijeta Purnekar, widow of the deceased Pradeep Punekar, grieves at their home in Thane, holding a photograph of her husband, who was shot dead. (Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:32 IST

    1 arrested, 4 booked for murder of Shiv Sena UBT leader Pradeep Purnekar in Mumbai

    Hundreds of supporters of Pradeep Purnekar gathered outside the Kapurbawdi police station on Wednesday, demanding action against the accused.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 04:47 IST

    Former aide held in Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar’s murder

    Hundreds of supporters of Pradeep Purnekar gathered outside the Kapurbawdi police station on Wednesday, demanding action against the accused. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 02:28 IST

    “Need to recover pistol, phone”: Court rejects ex-BJP MLA’s pre-arrest bail plea in gang-rape case

    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 29, 2026 02:21 IST

    29-year-old killed by friend over Ganesh mandal funds dispute in Maharashtra

    After being alerted, Ambernath police formed three teams to trace Koli.
    others
    Updated on Sep 29, 2026 05:21 IST

    Ulhasnagar river sediment clogs pumps, cuts water supply to 4 areas by 20%

    The river supplies drinking water to the four areas and has become increasingly murky since the beginning of the Ganesh festival, according to officials.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 28, 2026 06:06 IST

    3 killed, 2 hurt after speeding poultry truck rams pickup truck near Murbad

    3 killed, 2 hurt after speeding poultry truck rams pickup truck near Murbad
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 28, 2026 02:13 IST

    Interim protection from arrest denied for gang-rape accused ex-BJP MLA

    Former BJP MLA Narendra Pawar.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 05:22 IST

    Irani gang member held, gold worth ₹32.31 lakh recovered in 22 chain-snatching cases

    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 02:13 IST

    6 arrested for robbing boss of ₹40 lakhs in Thane's Kalyan

    The crime branch unit 3 arrested six persons who were involved in the day time robbery in Kalyan last week.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 22, 2026 05:09 IST

    Caretaker, CCTV of farmhouse where ex-BJP MLA, cop raped woman go missing

    Caretaker, CCTVs of farmhouse where ex-BJP MLA and dismissed cop raped 22-year-old go missing
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 22, 2026 05:12 IST

    26-year-old electrocuted in Ulhasnagar after coming in contact with CCTV pole

    26-year-old electrocuted in Ulhasnagar after coming in contact with CCTV pole
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 02:32 IST

    Man nabbed in Mumbai's Ulhasnagar for possessing Indian, Pakistani passports

    During the verification process, passport authorities discovered that an Indian passport had previously been issued to Sayyed.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 06:14 IST

    Newborn dies during C-section after alleged delay in treatment at KDMC hospital

    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 19, 2026 02:20 IST

    Woman seeking help in marital dispute alleges rape by ex-BJP MLA, dismissed cop

    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 02:29 IST

    5 of family killed as car crashes into abandoned truck on Thane highway

    The 11 members of the Jaiswal family had left for Trimbakeshwar in Nashik early Wednesday in a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 17, 2026 06:24 IST

    14 bikes gutted in Bhiwandi building parking area; no injuries

    14 bikes gutted in Bhiwandi building parking area; no injuries.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 17, 2026 02:18 IST

    Man carrying ₹40 lakh to bank robbed in Kalyan

    Man carrying <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40 lakh to bank robbed in Kalyan
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 16, 2026 02:25 IST

    Year-old Kasarvadavali flyover to shut after cracks emerge

    Year-old Kasarvadavali flyover to shut after cracks emerge
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 16, 2026 02:24 IST

    82 bends, low ridership and more: Why Thane Ring Metro is raising a storm

    As residents of Thane continue to oppose the proposed Thane Ring Metro project, citizens of Vasant Vihar on Sunday organised a signature campaign to protest against the project. Residents alleged that the Ring Metro project would adversely affect the environment and also compromise the privacy of citizens living in the area.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 14, 2026 06:09 IST

    Thane Ring Metro project to uproot 317 trees in Yeoor-SGNP eco-sensitive zone

    Thane, India - September -13, 2026: The highly opposed Thane Integral Metro Rail (TIMR) project will not only require the acquisition of several houses and industrial properties and affect the green cover in Thane city, but will also lead to the uprooting of 317 trees falling within the eco-sensitive zone of the Yeoor-Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane. The proposed project would pass through the eco-sensitive zone of the park, potentially disrupting the environment, flora and faun ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Sunday, September -13, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times ) (Praful Gangurde)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 14, 2026 02:15 IST

    Man who assaulted doctor treating his dad at Maharashtra hospital arrested

    Vinit Deshmukh, 30, had been absconding since the day of the incident.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 11, 2026 05:35 IST

    NGT directs Thane CP to stop reclamation, dumping on mangroves; warns collector of personal appearance

    Thane, India - September -09, 2026: The Western Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has passed an interim order in a case concerning alleged illegal dumping and construction in a mangrove-sensitive area at Saket Maidan in Rabodi, Thane. The Tribunal has directed the Thane City Police Commissioner to immediately stop any further reclamation or dumping at the site and warned the Thane District Collector of personal appearance if the administration fails to respond at the next hearing. . ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Wednesday, September -09, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times ) (Praful Gangurde)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 10, 2026 02:28 IST

    23-year-old dies after stone attack in Ulhasnagar

    23-year-old dies after stone attack in Ulhasnagar
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 8, 2026 02:01 IST

    Thane driver confuses accelerator for brake, kills 45-year-old woman

    Abhishek Kadam was taking his Suzuki XL6 car out of a parking area near Ramchandra Niwas when he hit pedestrians Shubhangi Patil, Ayush Patil, and Malashri Pujari.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 7, 2026 04:05 IST
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