Articles by Shrinivas Deshpande
Pune police foil robbery attempt, two arrested for planning to steal phones during palkhi
The Pune police have apprehended two suspects planning to target individuals participating in the upcoming palki procession. Stolen mobile phones valued at ?1.10 lakh were recovered from them, and further investigations revealed that the thefts were planned during the palkhi procession. Multiple cases have been registered, and the police have put stringent measures in place to ensure safety and maintain law and order during the event.

Updated on Jun 10, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Pune police to deploy 6K personnel, to use GPS tracking during Palkhi procession
A comprehensive security plan has been put in place, incorporating measures such as increased surveillance, strict crowd management protocols, and the establishment of checkpoints at key locations

Updated on Jun 10, 2023 11:05 PM IST
Singer Rahul Deshpande asks fans to beware of imposters on social media asking for personal bank details
Fraudsters have been tracking people by posing as the singer and promising extravagant gifts, subsequently, under the guise of sending gifts via courier, the imposter then asks for personal bank details to dupe people

Updated on Jun 10, 2023 08:31 PM IST
Repeat impersonator pretending as PMO secretary dupes man of ₹42 lakh
According to the complaint, in May 2022, the accused approached the victim and introduced himself as a secretary with the PMO. He claimed to possess influential connections within the government

Updated on Jun 08, 2023 10:12 PM IST
Kolhapur struggles with daily routine on the 2nd of internet suspension amid returning normalcy
Businessmen opened their establishments and people were seen buying items of daily need from shops in Kolhapur city

Updated on Jun 08, 2023 08:21 PM IST
Mischief or misled? Kolhapur police probe five college-going minors for posting provocative messages
Police officials said that the juveniles promptly deleted their social media accounts adding a layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation

Updated on Jun 08, 2023 07:37 PM IST
Shrinivas Deshpande Nadeem Inamdar
36 people arrested for violence over Tipu Sultan post, says Kolhapur SP
Kolhapur superintendent of police (SP) Mahendra Pandit said investigators were going through CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators and have made significant progress

Updated on Jun 08, 2023 04:28 PM IST
Shrinivas Deshpande Nadeem Inamdar
146 persons from state education department caught by ACB in past 4 years
The shocking revelation comes on the back of state education commissioner Suraj Mandhare on Tuesday sought an investigation into officials from his own department accused of involvement in corruption, bribery and other malpractices

Updated on Jun 07, 2023 10:46 PM IST
Pimpri-Chinchwad industrial belt to get separate police zonal office
In the meeting, Pimpri-Chinchwad police said they have sent a proposal to make a ‘high tech’ police station in Mahalunge MIDC

Updated on Jun 07, 2023 10:36 PM IST
Man killed by 17-yr-old daughter, wife, along with minor’s boyfriend
Pune rural police examined over 230 CCTV footages before arresting a 23-year-old IT professional in connection with the murder of a 49-year-old man who was against the marriage plans between his minor daughter and the suspect. The man was killed by 17-year-old daughter, wife, along with the minor’s boyfriend

Updated on Jun 07, 2023 12:27 AM IST
Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrest 384 criminals
Accordingly, police arrested 384 perpetrators, including 12 absconding criminals, 204 wanted criminals, 110 arrested by issuing non-bailable warrants

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 11:40 PM IST
Four arrested for creating ruckus at Aero Mall
The accused, identified as Manoj Pasare, Ayush Pawar, Suraj Garud and Omkar Barnet were arrested and a total of 10 persons were booked in this case by Vimantal police on Tuesday

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Notorious criminal shot in Mohammadwadi, probe on
Two bullets were fired at him and he was injured by a bullet which hit his stomach, said police officials

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 11:33 PM IST
Woman held for husband’s murder at family farm in Pune
Pimpri-Chinchwad police claim to have cracked the murder of 29-year-old Suraj Kalbhor at a farm at Gahunje in Pune on Sunday with the arrest of his 24-year-old wife

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:34 AM IST
1 dead, 3 injured as railing of dais collapses due to heavy rain in Pune
The deceased has been identified as Vikas Koli. Shubham Lokhande, Mayur Lokhande and Vikas Dhamale were injured in this incident

Updated on Jun 05, 2023 12:27 AM IST
Two workers killed as wall collapses at construction site in Charholi
The incident occurred on Friday at around 5 pm, raising concerns about safety standards at the construction sites

Updated on Jun 04, 2023 09:07 PM IST
Accused in cheating case escapes through train’s toilet window
Pune police have initiated a search operation in the locality and have assured that they will nab the accused soon

Updated on Jun 04, 2023 09:04 PM IST
Youth held in Pune for threatening woman over social media post
On May 31, the woman posted a video of Delhi murder case where a 16-year-old girl was murdered - allegedly by her boyfriend, a 20-year-old man - on May 29. However, upset over the video, the accused threatened to kill her

Updated on Jun 04, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Pune police tighten noose around agents supplying drugs through delivery boys
New trends, like distribution of contraband by courier delivery boys and food aggregator delivery executives, have come to light

Updated on Jun 04, 2023 12:14 AM IST
40-year-old man drowns in Pavana Dam
On Saturday morning, police authorities along with local trekking groups including Vanyajiv Rakshak Sanstha Maval, Shiv Durga Mitra Lonavla initiated a search operation and fished out his body

Updated on Jun 03, 2023 10:47 PM IST
Shrinivas Deshpande, Pune
Pune man falls for online scam, loses ₹16.87 lakh
They offered the victim an opportunity of earning extra money by doing a few online tasks for them. The victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported the event to authorities, explaining how he was deceived by the online scam

Updated on Jun 03, 2023 10:45 PM IST
Pune rural police arrest man for abduction, rape of minor girl
The 22-year-old man has been arrested by the rural police on charges of abduction and rape of a minor girl who had gone missing four years ago in Pune district

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 12:36 AM IST
16 of 22 El Nino years in India resulted in drought-like situation
This year, the forecast by scientists of India facing the effects of El Nino in its monsoon cycle may impact the agricultural sector

Updated on Jun 01, 2023 11:06 PM IST
‘Sholay’ act to stage protest in Pune
A young person on Tuesday staged a protest by climbing the bridge in front of Sancheti Hospital in Shivajinagar, reminiscent of the blockbuster film ‘Sholay’. resulting in traffic congestion

Updated on Jun 01, 2023 12:54 AM IST
Four held for possession of drugs worth ₹5 cr
According to officials, police seized 850 grams of methamphetamine from the vehicle at the Khed Shivapur toll plaza, additionally, a seizure of 200 grams was made near Lonavala

Updated on Jun 01, 2023 12:56 AM IST
Man kills wife over infidelity suspicion in Pune
Pune police have booked the 36-year-old man from Pisoli for the alleged murder of his wife driven by suspicion about her character

Updated on May 31, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Fire incidents on the rise; not so facilities for burn patients
Among public (state/government) health facilities in the city, there are only 20 beds in the burns’ ward of Sassoon General Hospital for critical burn victims

Updated on May 30, 2023 11:23 PM IST
Girlfriend stabs boyfriend multiple times over dispute
A 22-year-old man, Yashwant Ashok Munde, was allegedly killed by his girlfriend, Anuja Mahesh Panhale, over a dispute in Wagholi. The two were classmates and involved in a romantic relationship.

Updated on May 29, 2023 11:34 PM IST
19 injured, 50 rescued after massive fire breaks out at Marigold IT Park in Kalyaninagar
Fire brigade department rescued 50 people from Marisoft 1 tower in the IT park using air ladder apparatus

Updated on May 29, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Fire at paper godown in Market Yard, none injured
Officials said, the exact reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained but a short circuit might likely be the reason

Updated on May 29, 2023 06:55 PM IST