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Man arrested for house break-in; 150 cases solved

Pune's Kondhwa police arrested Arjunsingh Dudhani, 47, linked to over 150 housebreak-ins, recovering stolen gold and a motorcycle worth ₹3.40 lakh.

The police had filed a housebreaking case reported during the night of June 3 and June 4 where the accused stole 21 tola of gold ornaments from a locked flat in Kondhwa. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 18, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

3 members of international cyber crime racket in police net

According to the police, a share market fraud case was registered in March 2025 where an IT professional lost ₹1.55 crore in share market fraud promising high returns on investment

Police probe reveals that Baheti and Mhanta were in contact with cyber criminals from China. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 18, 2025 05:40 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Police arrest Kalyani Deshpande in Andhra Pradesh

She was previously known to be running a sex racket from her bungalow in the Sus area of Pune, with a network that reportedly extended across India and abroad

In 2016, Deshpande was convicted and sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 18, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pune: New bridge sanctioned a year ago but work order came on June 10

Pune's Kundamala bridge collapse, killing 4 and injuring 50, sparks criticism over government delays in bridge construction and safety measures.

A board was installed last year declaring that the bridge at Kundamala was unsafe.(HT Photo)

India News

Published on Jun 17, 2025 09:10 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha, Shrinivas Deshpande

New bridge sanctioned a year ago but work order came only on June 10

Pune's Kundamala bridge collapse, killing 4 and injuring 50, sparks criticism over government delays in bridge construction and safety measures.

Mumbai

Published on Jun 17, 2025 09:04 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha, Shrinivas Deshpande

Tipu Pathan gang member killed in encounter near Solapur

PUNE: A key member of the Tipu Pathan gang, Shahrukh alias Atti Rahim Shaikh (23), was shot dead by Pune city police during a retaliatory firing operation in Lamboti near Solapur in the early hours of Sunday

According to police, a six-member crime branch team, along with local personnel from Mohol police station, reached the location around 3:30 am. (HT)

Pune

Published on Jun 16, 2025 06:46 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

4 dead, 2 missing as bridge collapses in Pune’s Maval area

Bridge over Indrayani River was packed with over 125 visitors; 51 persons injured, over 50 were rescued, say officials

Pune

Published on Jun 16, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Ajit Pawar launches app to boost traffic management

The app enables users to report traffic violations, accidents, congestion, pothole location, tree fall incidents and other issues by uploading photographs or videos

The reports will help the traffic police take swift action, improve road discipline and safety. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 15, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pandharpur residents hold symbolic ballot to oppose corridor project

Of the 485 participants, 458 voted against the corridor, 15 were in favour, nine remained neutral, and three votes were declared invalid

Organised by the Pandharpur Tirth Kshetra Bachao Samiti, the initiative sought to collect transparent, fear-free feedback from those directly affected by the controversial development plan. (HT)

Pune

Published on Jun 15, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Data of 10,794 rickshaws checked to crack Ambegaon murder case

PUNE: Police used RTO data to identify suspect Sharukh Mansur in Ambegaon murder case, revealing he killed Priti Wakhore during a robbery attempt.

Bharati Vidyapeeth police analysed data of 10,794 autorickshaws to crack the Ambegaon murder case ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Pune

Published on Jun 13, 2025 07:34 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Repeat offender held for looting man via dating app; two accomplices booked

Faraskhana police arrested Shahid Sheikh for allegedly robbing a victim he met via a dating app, threatening him with a knife and stealing ₹60,000.

The accused has been identified as Shahid Sheikh who was arrested on Wednesday and a search of two other accused is underway, said police. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 12, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Weapon licence fraud: Hagawane and Chavan in police custody

Warje-Malwadi police arrested Shashank Hagawane and Nilesh Chavan for firearm licence forgery, following Sushil Hagawane's detention in a related case.

Chavan is also accused of threatening the parents of deceased Vaishanavi Hagawane when they were seeking custody of her child. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 11, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Multilingual cop tracks, recovers over 250 stolen phones across states

Chalwadi, 35, is attached to Shivajinagar police station and has been with the Pune police since 2013

After his basic police training, Chalwadi was posted to the cyber police cell, where he picked up the technical skills crucial to tracking stolen phones. (HT)

Pune

Published on Jun 10, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Weapon licence fraud: Sushil Hagawane in police custody

According to the police, Hagawane is accused of acquiring an arms licence through forged documents and misleading information

Meanwhile, the Warje police have received court permission to take two other accused—Shashank Hagawane and Nilesh Chavan—into custody. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 10, 2025 06:52 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Sangli deputy commissioner booked for demanding ₹7 lakh bribe

ACB booked Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation's deputy commissioner Vaibhav Sable for demanding ₹7 lakh bribe for a building project approval.

According to ACB officials, Sable had allegedly demanded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh from a builder to approve the construction of a 24-storey building within municipal limits. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 10, 2025 06:34 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Two youths drown in Bhushi dam

The deceased have been identified as M Jamal and Sahil Asraf Ali Sheikh, residents of Dange Chowk, Thergaon, originally hailing from Uttar Pradesh

Police said the two were enjoying the scenic location when they accidentally slipped into the water and drowned. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 09, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Fadnavis warns of action against Supekar on availability of evidence

Fadnavis emphasised that the administration is committed to transparency and accountability, and no one will be spared if found guilty

However, he also cautioned against drawing premature conclusions without proper investigation. (HT)

Pune

Published on Jun 09, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pune rural police arrest accused in Ranjangaon triple murder case

According to the police, seven teams were formed and 250 CCTV camera footages from Wagholi to Rahuri in Ahilyanagar areas were analysed to nab the accused

The accused has been identified as Gorakh Popat Bokhare of Saradwadi in Shirur and hailing from Shrigonda in Ahiyanagar district. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 08, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Lawyer threatens senior citizen, daughter with gun over land dispute in Mulshi

The accused has been identified as Sandeep Hiraman Bhaoir, 48, a resident of Dange Chowk Thergaon. A complaint was filed by Shabbir Mulani, 63

According to police, the incident occurred around 1:30 pm at Survey No. 19/1 in Kasarsai. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 08, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Mediator between bank agents, Hagawane held in vehicle case

Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have arrested 27-year-old man for allegedly acting as middleman between Shashank Hagawane and three bank recovery agents to release seized heavy machine

Pune

Published on Jun 07, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Woman falls to her death while trekking at Rajgad Fort

According to the police, the incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when Komal lost her footing near a slope and slipped into the gorge while descending the fort

Pune

Published on Jun 07, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Police patils to assist in Ranjangaon triple murder probe

The discovery of three unidentified bodies — a woman and two children — has raised suspicion of targeted killing

Pune

Published on Jun 05, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Shashank Hagawane, mother arrested in cheating case

Mahalunge MIDC Police arrested Shashank and Lata Hagawane for cheating and arms-related charges after Vaishnavi's suicide linked to dowry demands.

According to the police, both were produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Khed, following their formal arrest. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Engineering professor, 3 students held for exam malpractices

Pune Police arrested a professor and three students from Moze Engineering College for selling exam papers. SPPU is investigating the case.

Police said the professor allegedly allowed students to rewrite examination papers after the scheduled exam hours by accepting money. (HT)

Pune

Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Man robbed in moving car on Pune-Kolhapur highway

The victim has been identified as Swarrop Arnoon Kadam, a resident of Narhegaon who originally hails from Kolhapur district

The incident was reported in front of the Swarna Hotel, between Vadgaon Budruk and Sasewadi. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Jun 02, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Five drown in two separate incidents in Pune

चार किशोर लड़के कडचिवाड़ी में एक जलाशय में डूब गए। सभी के शव बरामद किए गए। एक अन्य 17 वर्षीय लड़का लोनावला में डूबा।

Preliminary investigations suggest that the boys were not familiar with the water body’s depth, resulting in the fatal accident. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Jun 01, 2025 06:34 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Police return 137 stolen mobile phones worth ₹40 lakh to owners

Pimpri-Chinchwad police recovered 137 stolen mobile phones valued at approximately ₹40 lakh and returned them to owners

Pimpri-Chinchwad police recovered 137 stolen mobile phones valued at approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40 lakh and returned them to owners. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Pune

Published on May 31, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pune dowry death: Child welfare committee says maternal grandmother fit person to take care of Vaishnavi’s child

On 16 May, Vaishnavi Hagawane allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Bhukum in Pune, following harassment from her in-laws over dowry demands

Her husband Shashank, father-in-law Rajendra, mother-in-law Lata, sister-in-law Karishma, and brother-in-law Sushil were later arrested by police. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on May 31, 2025 07:14 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Hagawane brothers booked for allegedly using fraudulent address to get weapon licence

According to police sources, the Hagawane brothers are accused of submitting forged documents and providing misleading information for taking weapon licences

Sushil obtained licence for .32 bore pistol on November 1, 2022 on the basis of address proof of 79/1 Mokatenagar on Paud Road in Kothrud. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on May 31, 2025 07:12 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Dowry death case: Man who threatened Vaishnavi’s kin held from Nepal border

Pune: Nilesh Chavan, accused of threatening Vaishnavi Hagawane’s parents, was arrested near the Nepal border after a nine-day manhunt.

Acting on a tip-off, Crime Branch Unit 4, Anti-Gunda Squad and cyber cell of Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested Chavan from Sonauli in Uttar Pradesh on Friday morning. (HT)

Pune

Published on May 31, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

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Pune's Kondhwa police arrested Arjunsingh Dudhani, 47, linked to over 150 housebreak-ins, recovering stolen gold and a motorcycle worth ₹3.40 lakh.

According to the police, a share market fraud case was registered in March 2025 where an IT professional lost ₹1.55 crore in share market fraud promising high returns on investment

She was previously known to be running a sex racket from her bungalow in the Sus area of Pune, with a network that reportedly extended across India and abroad

Pune's Kundamala bridge collapse, killing 4 and injuring 50, sparks criticism over government delays in bridge construction and safety measures.

Pune's Kundamala bridge collapse, killing 4 and injuring 50, sparks criticism over government delays in bridge construction and safety measures.

PUNE: A key member of the Tipu Pathan gang, Shahrukh alias Atti Rahim Shaikh (23), was shot dead by Pune city police during a retaliatory firing operation in Lamboti near Solapur in the early hours of Sunday

Bridge over Indrayani River was packed with over 125 visitors; 51 persons injured, over 50 were rescued, say officials

The app enables users to report traffic violations, accidents, congestion, pothole location, tree fall incidents and other issues by uploading photographs or videos

Of the 485 participants, 458 voted against the corridor, 15 were in favour, nine remained neutral, and three votes were declared invalid

PUNE: Police used RTO data to identify suspect Sharukh Mansur in Ambegaon murder case, revealing he killed Priti Wakhore during a robbery attempt.

Faraskhana police arrested Shahid Sheikh for allegedly robbing a victim he met via a dating app, threatening him with a knife and stealing ₹60,000.

Warje-Malwadi police arrested Shashank Hagawane and Nilesh Chavan for firearm licence forgery, following Sushil Hagawane's detention in a related case.

Chalwadi, 35, is attached to Shivajinagar police station and has been with the Pune police since 2013

According to the police, Hagawane is accused of acquiring an arms licence through forged documents and misleading information

ACB booked Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation's deputy commissioner Vaibhav Sable for demanding ₹7 lakh bribe for a building project approval.

The deceased have been identified as M Jamal and Sahil Asraf Ali Sheikh, residents of Dange Chowk, Thergaon, originally hailing from Uttar Pradesh

Fadnavis emphasised that the administration is committed to transparency and accountability, and no one will be spared if found guilty

According to the police, seven teams were formed and 250 CCTV camera footages from Wagholi to Rahuri in Ahilyanagar areas were analysed to nab the accused

The accused has been identified as Sandeep Hiraman Bhaoir, 48, a resident of Dange Chowk Thergaon. A complaint was filed by Shabbir Mulani, 63

Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have arrested 27-year-old man for allegedly acting as middleman between Shashank Hagawane and three bank recovery agents to release seized heavy machine

According to the police, the incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when Komal lost her footing near a slope and slipped into the gorge while descending the fort

The discovery of three unidentified bodies — a woman and two children — has raised suspicion of targeted killing

Mahalunge MIDC Police arrested Shashank and Lata Hagawane for cheating and arms-related charges after Vaishnavi's suicide linked to dowry demands.

Pune Police arrested a professor and three students from Moze Engineering College for selling exam papers. SPPU is investigating the case.

The victim has been identified as Swarrop Arnoon Kadam, a resident of Narhegaon who originally hails from Kolhapur district

चार किशोर लड़के कडचिवाड़ी में एक जलाशय में डूब गए। सभी के शव बरामद किए गए। एक अन्य 17 वर्षीय लड़का लोनावला में डूबा।

Pimpri-Chinchwad police recovered 137 stolen mobile phones valued at approximately ₹40 lakh and returned them to owners

On 16 May, Vaishnavi Hagawane allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Bhukum in Pune, following harassment from her in-laws over dowry demands

According to police sources, the Hagawane brothers are accused of submitting forged documents and providing misleading information for taking weapon licences

Pune: Nilesh Chavan, accused of threatening Vaishnavi Hagawane’s parents, was arrested near the Nepal border after a nine-day manhunt.

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