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MCOCA accused out on bail murdered by fellow detainee

According to the complaint lodged by Loke’s wife Priyanka, 28, who was also injured in the attack, her husband had told her a few days ago that Sodha had been threatening him to abandon the ‘mathadi work’ that he got at Mankhurd and handover to him

The accused, Arvind Sodha, along with five others, have been booked for killing Chirag Mahesh Loke.
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:54 AM IST

Police fine 1,612 people for “selfie” violations on MTHL

The Navi Mumbai and Mumbai police have jointly fined 1,612 individuals in a month for stopping on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) to take selfies after its inauguration by Prime Minister Modi

Police fine 1,612 people for “selfie” violations on MTHL
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 07:36 AM IST
By, Megha Sood

Five minor girls who fled home to pursue education reunited with family

Five minor girls from impoverished families in Taloja, Mumbai, who ran away to Delhi in pursuit of education and to escape poverty, were traced and reunited with their families by the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai police.

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Updated on Feb 13, 2024 07:06 AM IST

28-year-old man booked for pouring acid on wife’s face

A man in Navi Mumbai threw acid on his wife's face after she refused to accompany him to his sister's house in Hyderabad. The woman is receiving treatment for her injuries. The man is currently on the run and the police are searching for him.

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Updated on Feb 12, 2024 07:08 AM IST

20 kg ganja seized in Koparkhairane

Four people, including three women, were arrested in Navi Mumbai for selling ganja. The accused were found in possession of 20.200 kg of ganja worth ₹3.63 lakh.

Navi Mumbai, India - Feb. 10, 2024:Koparkhairane police arrest four people and seize 20 kg ganja, during press conference at DCP Zone-1 Office APMC in Navi Mumbai, India, on Saturday, February 10, 2024. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 08:16 PM IST

Raigad police arrest three including woman for murder at Wadkhal lodge

The police searched every state transport bus going towards Panvel and caught them in one of the buses

Raigad police arrest three including woman for murder at Wadkhal lodge
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 10:52 PM IST

Police book two youths for bursting crackers from SUV while driving

Two youths in Navi Mumbai have been booked by the police for driving an SUV with fireworks on the roof. The incident occurred on January 29, but the police took action on February 7 after a video of the incident went viral. The two boys were identified as Nayan Nandkumar Patil and Vansh Mishra, and they have been booked under several sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Police book two youths for bursting crackers from SUV while driving
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 07:41 PM IST

Gala owner whose negligence caused 3 deaths in fire booked

Police in Navi Mumbai have registered a case against the owner of a steel market gala after a fire killed three people. The owner had initially claimed the fire was due to a short circuit, but it was later discovered that he was cutting a gas tanker without closing the valve, causing sparks to ignite the gas. The owner has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

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Updated on Feb 10, 2024 07:02 AM IST

One killed, two hurt in freak mishap; Uran police book drunk NMMT driver

Navi Mumbai bus driver arrested after bus collides with tempo & bikes, killing one & injuring two. Villagers demand compensation. Investigation ongoing.

One killed, two hurt in freak mishap; Uran police book drunk NMMT driver
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 02:31 PM IST

Belapur hostel owner booked for abetment to suicide

The manager of the hostel ended his life after repeated thrashing by the accused over suspected embezzlement of hostel funds

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Published on Feb 09, 2024 02:17 PM IST

Navi Mumbai crime branch bust inter-state gang of car thieves

Navi Mumbai Crime Branch arrests two individuals involved in stealing vehicles and selling them for criminal activities such as drug smuggling.

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Updated on Feb 08, 2024 07:36 AM IST

Two-year-old undergoes lung resection surgery, overcomes measles-induced complications

A two-year-old malnourished toddler in Navi Mumbai underwent a lung resection surgery at Apollo Hospital. The surgery involved the removal of one lung due to measles-induced pneumonia. Following the surgery, the toddler now leads a normal life without the need for oxygen support. The hospital provided discounts to make the surgery affordable for the child's family.

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Updated on Feb 07, 2024 06:32 AM IST

9-year-old boy struck by school van in Kamothe

A school van driver in Navi Mumbai has been booked for rash driving and causing the death of a nine-year-old boy. The incident occurred when the van hit the boy and two others while they were crossing the road. The driver fled the scene.

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Updated on Feb 07, 2024 06:18 AM IST

Goa murder accused nabbed by Navi Mumbai crime branch

The GPS tracker of a stolen car revealed the story behind the death of businessman Narottam Singh Dhillon in North Goa. Two people have been arrested for his murder.

Goa murder accused nabbed by Navi Mumbai crime branch
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 06:42 AM IST
By, Gerard de Souza, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai police deported 411 Nigerians in drug crackdown of 2023

Navi Mumbai police deported 506 foreign nationals, primarily Nigerians, in 2023 as part of a crackdown on drug peddling. The police are also conducting checks and citizen awareness programs to encourage reporting of overstaying foreigners.

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Updated on Feb 02, 2024 07:18 AM IST

Father-son duo booked for rash driving ATV on Alibag beach

The tourist on ATV falls off the bike and so does the tourist lady about to climb on the camel.

The boy riding the bike with a tourist rammed into a camel.
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 07:02 AM IST

Nelson system helps Navi Mumbai cops improve property recovery rate

The introduction of the Nelson system of investigation by Navi Mumbai police has led to a substantial increase in the stolen property recovery rate and overall crime conviction rate. The system assigns one investigation officer to one offense per month, reducing the burden of multiple cases. The system has also reduced case pendency and increased the quality of investigations. Additionally, initiatives like Investigation-bikes and e-Pairavi apps have contributed to a 6% increase in conviction rates.

Navi Mumbai, India - Jan. 31, 2024:Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe address media persons during Annual press conference at CP Office CBD,Belapur in Navi Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 10:31 PM IST

Worker killed, two injured in quarry blast

A man has been booked for negligence after a blast at a stone quarry in Navi Mumbai resulted in the death of one worker and injuries to two others.

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Updated on Jan 31, 2024 07:54 AM IST

Expressway open for traffic, Maratha morcha diverted through Palm Beach road to APMC

The Maratha morcha is scheduled to reach Mumbai’s Azad Maidan to begin indefinite agitation for Maratha quota

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Published on Jan 25, 2024 05:19 PM IST

Two arrested in clash between Yuva Sena members and Kutchi Mohalla residents

Two men have been arrested in connection with clashes between Yuva Sena members and residents of Kutchi Mohalla during a rally for the Ayodhya temple consecration. The residents have filed a complaint alleging unlawful assembly and criminal intimidation. The arrested individuals have been remanded to police custody for two days.

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Updated on Jan 24, 2024 07:32 AM IST

Group forcing man to say ‘Jai Shree Ram’ on Madgaon Express booked

A case has been registered against an unidentified student and a Chembur resident after a quarrel broke out on a train in India. The Chembur resident alleges that the student harassed his family by shouting slogans and throwing tea on his child. The police have registered a case against the unidentified person and the Chembur man. The case has been transferred to the Kankavli police station.

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Updated on Jan 23, 2024 06:50 AM IST

Sena workers clash with residents in Panvel

The incident occurred at around 3pm on Monday when around 60 vehicles entered the mohalla on the way to Panvel, shouting slogans

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Updated on Jan 23, 2024 02:23 PM IST

In first accident on MTHL, family miraculously unhurt, booked

A car accident occurred on the newly opened Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) involving two women, a child, and two teenage boys. The occupants of the car miraculously did not suffer any serious injuries. Police will be registering a case against them for rash driving.

In first accident on MTHL, family miraculously unhurt, booked
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 08:14 AM IST

Navi Mumbai developer booked for cheating home buyers

Navi Mumbai resident Ganesh Kundansingh Bist has been paying ₹16,000 per month for 14 years for a flat that may never be built, as the builders have disappeared. Around 160 investors have filed a case against the accused under various sections of the law.

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Updated on Jan 21, 2024 09:52 PM IST

Gujarat transporter detained for circulating fake video on social media

A video warning container drivers of an alleged killing spree by the sarpanch of Nhava Sheva went viral, leading to the detainment of the uploader, Pankaj Ramji Giri, for spreading panic. Giri claimed that the sarpanch was seeking revenge for the death of his son. The police traced Giri to Vadodara and made him upload a rectified video, before letting him off with a notice.

Gujarat transporter detained for circulating fake video on social media
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 08:16 AM IST

A gruesome murder-suicide revealed

Man killed 19-year-old girlfriend, then jumped in front of a train last month; crime revealed when cops find her decomposed body in Kharghar hills

(Right) Vaishnavi Manohar Baba and Vaibhav Burangale were neighbours in Kalamboli and shared a teenage infatuation. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 12:19 PM IST

Mumbai-Pune Eway to remain closed for six hrs today

The Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway (Mumbai Pune Expressway) in Navi Mumbai will be temporarily closed for construction activities on Thursday between 11am and 5pm. Commuters are advised to take alternate routes during this time.

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Updated on Jan 18, 2024 05:58 AM IST

Three of ‘Ramji Nagar gang’ arrested for stealing 10 laptops

Three members of the 'Ramji Nagar gang' from Trichy have been arrested in Navi Mumbai for stealing laptops from parked cars. The gang is known for breaking car windows and stealing valuables. The accused were traced after two laptops were stolen and one of the victims tracked the stolen laptop's location. The police found 10 laptops in the suspects' possession. They have been involved in similar thefts in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune over the past 20 days. The accused sell the stolen laptops or dismantle them for parts. They have been arrested under theft and mischief causing damage charges.

Navi Mumbai, India - Jan. 16, 2024:Three from Tamil Nadu arrested in Navi Mumbai for stealing laptops from parked cars , Press Conference at Vashi Police Station in Navi Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 07:50 AM IST

122 motorists fined, 1 auto driver booked for violations on MTHL

Traffic police in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai fined 122 motorists for parking or obstructing traffic on the Mumbai Trans harbour Link (MTHL). An auto driver was also booked for violating the ban on two- and three-wheelers. Mumbai traffic police issued 14 challans, collecting ₹28,000 in fines, while the Nhava Sheva traffic unit issued 118 challans and collected ₹1.31 lakh in fines. The Navi Mumbai police has requested "No Parking" signages and digital boards with awareness messages on the bridge.

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Updated on Jan 17, 2024 07:16 AM IST
By, Vinay Dalvi, Megha Sood

Builder’s murder case takes twist as wife’s arrest contested by family

The NRI Coastal police arrested the wife of slain builder Manoj Singh, 45, on Monday, implicating her in her husband’s murder. However, Singh’s brother, Santosh Singh, has claimed disbelief in the police’s theory

Navi Mumbai, India - Jan. 15, 2024:The wife of the deceased builder Manoj Singh in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, January 15, 2024. (Photo by / HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 06:40 AM IST
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