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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Masunda lake makeover deteriorates rapidly raising safety concerns
Thane: The ambitious Masunda Lake (Talaopali) makeover, launched in 2021 under the Smart City initiative at a cost of ₹6 crore, has deteriorated rapidly, raising safety concerns, complain visitors and local activists. Regulars point out how cracks have appeared on the cantilever glass walkways, railings are damaged, and bamboos have been placed at certain spots while benches are broken, discouraging people from visiting this once-popular spot. Masunda Lake, a key landmark in Thane, was transformed with features like glass walkways over the water, LED lighting, sturdy steel railings, and spacious promenades designed to boost its appeal as a regional tourist attraction. However, ongoing neglect by civic authorities left the area in disrepair, posing serious risks to public safety. "Negligence by the corporation is evident, and the poor quality of work is clear to anyone who visits. This used to be a favourite destination, but visitor numbers declined sharply in recent years due to lack of upkeep," said Amar Sharma, a regular visitor from the suburbs. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Rahul Pingale, spokesperson for Thane Congress, condemned the misuse of taxpayers' money. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's What a New Roof Should Cost You In 2025 HomeBuddy Learn More Undo Following an on-site inspection on Friday, Thane Congress workers barricaded hazardous sections near the broken glass walkways and urged civic engineers to initiate urgent repairs before waiting for any mishaps. "Several years ago, local BJP leaders accused the project of corruption and petitioned the Central govt for an investigation. Yet the public remains unaware of any findings. How can such rapid degradation happen unless there was poor workmanship or corruption involved? We demand a thorough inquiry into all Smart City projects," Pingale questioned. Attempts to reach Sandeep Malvi, CEO of Thane Smart City Limited, for comments were unsuccessful.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- The Hindu
Hyderabad's cybercrime wing arrests 37 in nationwide crackdown, over ₹14.5 crore refunded to victims
Thirty seven individuals from six states were arrested by the Cybercrime wing of the Hyderabad police during an out-of-state operations conducted between March 9 and June 14. The coordinated crackdown resulted in refunds totalling to over ₹14.5 crore to victims across India, as investigators unravelled a wide web of cybercrime syndicates. The arrested suspects were involved in at least 178 cases nationwide, with 74 of them registered in Telangana. State-wise arrests included five from Andhra Pradesh, five from Delhi, two each from Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, three from Rajasthan, two from Haryana, and 18 from Telangana. The investigation led to the seizure of a range of digital and financial tools used in the commission of crimes, including 74 mobile phones, 156 cheque books, 11 debit cards, 22 SIM cards, eight bank passbooks, five rubber stamps, 115 fake company seals, 11 laptops, two OTP detectors, QR code scanners, and forged identity documents. Among the cases detected, one involved an investment fraud in which scammers posed as representatives of Barclays Wealth Management and UP Asset Allocation Z06, luring a victim via Facebook and WhatsApp to invest ₹1.98 crore in bogus trading platforms. The victim, misled by fake returns displayed on a fraudulent website, was later asked to pay additional sums under false pretexts such as tax and conversion charges. Two men from Uttar Pradesh - Nikhil Kaushik of Noida and Amar Sharma of Kanpur - were arrested in this connection, both accused in at least 47 cases across India. In another case, a Hyderabad-based woman entrepreneur, who runs a crystal-selling business online, was repeatedly harassed by a man posing as a customer. After she refused to engage with him, the accused posted vulgar and defamatory content about her on various platforms, including YouTube and Instagram. The accused, identified as Kuna Dharmarao alias Rohit, a 25-year-old private employee from Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad, was arrested and put behind bars. In a separate incident, a senior bureaucrat became the target of a digital impersonation scam, where a fake Facebook profile created in his name was used to seek money from his contacts. The accused, Arbaj Khan, a 19-year-old from Alwar, Rajasthan, had used stolen photos to impersonate Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other high-ranking officials in an attempt to defraud citizens. He was found to be involved in at least two cases in Telangana. The police issued an advisory urging the public not to respond to threatening video calls or messages from individuals claiming to represent government agencies such as the CBI, ED, or TRAI. Citizens were reminded that no legitimate authority conducts digital arrests or demands money over calls or apps like Skype. Citizens have also been warned against falling for high-return investment groups on platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Instagram, many of which operate without regulatory oversight. Officials strongly advise consulting only SEBI-approved apps or financial advisers before investing. The police said that prompt reporting of suspicious activity to helpline 1930 or the cybercrime portal ( may help recover lost funds if acted upon immediately.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
Cyber-criminal held for duping Hyd bizman
Kanpur: The Telangana police apprehended a cyber-criminal from the Kidwainagar area of the city who had swindled a businessman from Hyderabad of Rs 1.98 crore through online fraud. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused, Amar Sharma, a resident of Juhi Lal Colony in Kidwainagar, was nabbed by the Telangana police. They, with the assistance of local law enforcement, detained Amar Sharma on Saturday night. After securing a transit remand from the local court on Sunday, the Telangana police took him with them. Amar and an accomplice, Nikhil, had tricked the businessman by promising profits in stock investments, the police said and added that Nikhil was already captured in Delhi. The investigation revealed that Amar Sharma contacted the Hyderabad businessman via Facebook and suggested investing in the stock market with promises of quick, substantial returns. He allegedly defrauded the businessman of Rs 1.98 crore through these investment schemes. When the businessman realised the fraud, he demanded his money back but received only excuses from the accused. He then lodged a police complaint. The police first arrested Nikhil in Delhi, who, during questioning, implicated Amar. Following this lead, the Telangana law enforcement agency coordinated with the Kidwai Nagar police station and arrested Amar at his home. Inspector Kidwai Nagar police station Dharmendra Kumar Ram confirmed that the accused in the cyber fraud case was arrested by Telangana police, who took him to Telangana after taking him into custody.
