In the wake of the tragic Porsche crash in Pune, a man has been arrested in Mumbai for a dangerous traffic violation. Subham Mitalia, 21, was caught lying on the bonnet of a BMW driven by a 17-year-old boy in the city’s Kalyan area. The incident, captured on video and shared widely on social media, has raised concerns about reckless driving and the influence of social media on young people.
To ensure security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Ghatkopar on May 15, the Mumbai police have issued traffic guidelines. Multiple routes, including LBS Road and Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, will be closed for several hours. The roadshow, which starts at Shreyas Cinema and ends at Gandhi Market, will witness extensive security arrangements. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as the Eastern Express Highway and Western Express Highway.
Dilip D’Souza, a neighbor of Sachin Tendulkar, took to Twitter on Sunday to express his dissatisfaction over loud construction noise coming from the cricketer’s residence. The noise, caused by a cement mixer, disturbed D’Souza and his family throughout the day and into the night. Soon after, D’Souza received a gracious call from someone at Tendulkar’s office acknowledging the issue and explaining the efforts they were making to minimize noise disturbance. Many netizens reacted to the situation, suggesting that D’Souza should have contacted the Mumbai Police instead of addressing the issue on social media. However, others argued that using social media can be an effective way to get attention and resolve issues.
The death of an accused in the Salman Khan firing case while in police custody has sparked suspicion and allegations of a conspiracy. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey questioned the possibility of political or high-ranking police involvement in the incident. Dubey raised concerns about the safety of Mumbai Police lock-ups, despite the presence of CCTV cameras and numerous officers.
Anuj Thapan, an accused arrested in the Bollywood actor Salman Khan house firing case, died by suicide in custody in Mumbai on Wednesday, according to the Mumbai Police. Thapan was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Sahil Khan, fitness expert and actor with 2.8 million YouTube subscribers, has been arrested in connection with the Mahadev Betting App fraud case involving Rs 15,000 crore. Khan was brought to Mumbai from Chhattisgarh and remanded to police custody until May 1st. The app is alleged to have facilitated illegal gambling on various games, and the police are investigating Khan’s involvement along with 31 others.
In connection with the Mahadev betting app scam, actor and fitness coach Sahil Khan was apprehended by the Mumbai police cyber cell’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh on April 27. This arrest came after the Bombay High Court denied his request for pre-arrest bail. Social activist Prakash Bankar filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Khan and several other accused in November 2023 for their involvement in and endorsement of betting apps. The FIR alleges that multiple web portals and social media platforms, including Khan’s Khiladi Book, were used to promote the Mahadev app and entice users to invest and register. The scam is estimated to have reached approximately 15,000 crore, and the SIT is currently investigating potential illegal transactions between certain financial and real estate firms and the app’s backers. Investigations are ongoing regarding Khan and 31 others, with their bank accounts, electronic devices, and other belongings being examined. Furthermore, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) / Economic Offence Wing (EOW) in Chhattisgarh has apprehended two individuals connected to the alleged illicit operations of the online gaming and betting app. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also detained nine individuals as part of its separate investigation.
The notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, despite being imprisoned on serious charges, has been actively fortifying his network. Through collaboration with prison inmates, he provides logistical support to henchmen involved in terror and smuggling operations. His quest to expand his reach into Maharashtra may be linked to his opposition to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. The Mumbai police are currently in the process of bringing Bishnoi to Mumbai for questioning in a firing incident.
A 58-year-old retired employee of Torrent Power, Shrenik Vaishnav, fell victim to an elaborate scam where cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai police and former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik defrauded him of Rs 41 lakh. The scammers posed as ‘Pradip Sawant of Mumbai police cybercrime cell’ and fabricated accusations of money laundering, threatening to arrest Vaishnav if he did not cooperate. They instructed him to transfer all his money into a bank account for ‘verification’ and forced him to sell his shares and deposit the proceeds into another account. The scam came to light after Vaishnav paid the hefty sum and the scammers disconnected all communication, prompting him to file a complaint with the cybercrime helpline. The cybercrime police have registered a complaint under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including extortion, breach of trust, and impersonation of a public servant.
A traffic constable in Mumbai’s Nalasopara (East) suffered a lost tooth and other injuries after being allegedly slapped by a man inside the Tulinj police station. The incident occurred on Monday when the constable, Praveen Ranade, objected to the man, Shailesh Waghela, recording a video of him while on duty. Police have booked Waghela for assault and other charges. The motive behind his actions remains unclear.
