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India Gazette
7 hours ago
- India Gazette
Delhi: Two juveniles held for stabbing 16-year-old boy to death in Anand Parbat area
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Two juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy in Delhi's Anand Parbat area, police said on Saturday. On June 2, police received information about a grievously injured and unconscious boy lying near Durga Mandir in Taliwalan Basti. A police team reached the spot immediately. As per the statement, an eyewitness informed the police that while he was returning home with the victim, two unidentified boys approached from behind and stabbed the 16-year-old before fleeing. The victim was rushed to RML Hospital, where he was declared brought dead, police said. Following the incident, an FIR (No. 275/25) was registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station Anand Parbat, and the investigation began. According to DCP Nidhin Valsan's statement, the police team analysed CCTV footage from the surrounding areas and developed local intelligence. On June 5, based on credible secret information, two juveniles were apprehended. During questioning, the juveniles admitted to their involvement in the incident, as per the police. Based on their disclosure, a blood-stained knife, believed to be the weapon of offence, was recovered from a park near Jeewan Mala Hospital. The case is under further investigation, and the Juvenile Justice Act is processing the accused. In a separate incident, the Delhi Police solved a sensational murder case reported from the Bindapur area and arrested a 24-year-old man, Nitish Dass. The arrest was made by a joint team comprising personnel from the Anti-Narcotics Cell and the Bindapur police station, operating under the Dwarka district. The case came to light on May 9, 2025, when the Bindapur police station received a PCR call in the evening. The caller, Baleshwar Dass, informed police that his son, Akhilesh, had been strangled and his body had been left outside their rented home in Phase-2, JJ Colony, Sector 3, Dwarka. A case was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and an investigation was launched without delay. Given the gravity of the offence, a special investigation team was formed under the supervision of Inspector Subhash Chand of the Anti-Narcotics Cell and Inspector Darshan Lal, SHO of Bindapur police station. The police analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas and reviewed the activities of known local criminals. During this process, a suspect--later identified as Nitish Dass--was seen near the crime scene in CCTV footage. On May 11, a head constable from the Anti-Narcotics Cell received a key tip-off through secret informers that confirmed Dass's identity and involvement. After several days of surveillance, the police tracked the accused to Nawada in Bihar. On May 14, a police team apprehended Nitish Dass in Nawada with support from local authorities and brought him back to Delhi for further legal action. (ANI)
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Education Fraudster Caught At Airport While Fleeing To Thailand
Pune's Crime Branch successfully apprehended a Bihar-based education counselor on Thursday for orchestrating an elaborate online fraud scheme that exploited students seeking college admissions. The suspect had been using the stolen identity of a prestigious Pune educational institution to deceive prospective students with false admission guarantees. Kunal Kumar, the primary accused in the case, was captured at Kolkata airport along with his wife as they attempted to flee the country on a flight bound for Thailand. Authorities had previously issued a lookout notice to prevent his international departure, and intelligence information led to their timely interception before boarding their escape flight. Senior Inspector Ulhas Kadam from the Anti-Narcotics Cell confirmed that Kumar was immediately transported to Pune for detailed interrogation and legal proceedings following his detention at the airport. The fraudulent operation involved Kumar creating deceptive online advertisements that illegally used the name, official website design, logo, and promotional images of a well-established Pune-based educational institution. Through these fake advertisements, he enticed students with false assurances of securing admissions to various academic programs in return for monetary payments. The scam was exposed when the legitimate educational institution discovered the unauthorized misuse of their institutional identity and branding materials. This discovery prompted them to file formal cheating charges against Kumar and two additional accomplices at Deccan Gymkhana Police Station on April 2, 2024. Following the initial complaint, investigative teams conducted extensive manhunt operations spanning multiple states including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi in their pursuit of the suspects. Kumar successfully evaded capture for several months by continuously relocating across state boundaries and maintaining a low profile. The investigation also uncovered Kumar's involvement in an earlier cybercrime case that was registered with Pune Cyber Crime Police in 2021. Despite his anticipatory bail application being rejected by the sessions court, he had failed to surrender to authorities as required, demonstrating a pattern of evading legal accountability. This arrest highlights the increasing sophistication of education-related fraud schemes that specifically target vulnerable students and families desperately seeking legitimate admission opportunities. The case demonstrates how criminals exploit the desperation of students and parents by impersonating reputable institutions and making false promises about guaranteed admissions in exchange for substantial fees. The multi-state investigation required significant coordination between different police departments and showcases the determination of law enforcement agencies to pursue fraudsters who attempt to escape justice by crossing state and national boundaries. Kumar's attempt to flee to Thailand indicates the international scope that such fraud operations can potentially reach if not intercepted in time.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Bihar Education Counselor Nabbed At Kolkata Airport For Fraudulent College Admission Scam
The Crime Branch of Pune Police successfully apprehended a Bihar-based education counselor on Thursday for orchestrating an elaborate online admission fraud scheme. The suspect had been impersonating a prestigious Pune educational institution through unauthorized use of their official branding materials. Kunal Kumar, the primary accused in the case, was detained at Kolkata airport alongside his spouse as they attempted to board an international flight to Thailand. Law enforcement had previously issued a lookout circular to prevent his departure from the country, and acting on intelligence inputs, authorities intercepted the couple before their planned escape. Senior Inspector Ulhas Kadam from the Anti-Narcotics Cell confirmed that Kumar was subsequently transported to Pune for comprehensive questioning and legal proceedings. Investigation findings revealed that Kumar had established a sophisticated online operation designed to exploit prospective students. He created fraudulent advertisements promising guaranteed admissions to various academic programs in exchange for monetary payments. The scheme involved unauthorized replication of legitimate institutional identities, including official logos, website designs, and promotional imagery. The fraudulent activity was exposed when the targeted educational institute discovered the misuse of their institutional credentials and branding. This discovery prompted them to file formal cheating charges against Kumar and two additional co-conspirators at Deccan Gymkhana Police Station in April 2024. Following the initial complaint, police teams conducted extensive search operations across multiple states including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi in their efforts to locate the suspects. Kumar managed to evade capture for an extended period by continuously relocating across state boundaries. Further investigation uncovered Kumar's involvement in a separate cybercrime case filed with Pune Cyber Crime Police in 2021. Despite his anticipatory bail application being denied by the sessions court, he had failed to surrender to authorities, adding to his list of legal violations. The arrest highlights the growing concern over education-related fraud schemes that target vulnerable students and their families seeking legitimate admission opportunities.
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Pune police arrests Bihar education counsellor for fake admission advertisement
Crime Branch of Pune Police on Thursday arrested an education counsellor from Bihar for publishing a fake online admission advertisement the name, website, logo and image of a reputed Pune-based educational institute. According to the police, they had issued a look-out notice against Kunal Kumar, the accused, to prevent him from leaving the country. He and his wife were intercepted at Kolkata airport on the basis of a tip-off, while they were preparing to board a flight to to senior inspector Ulhas Kadam of the Anti-Narcotics Cell, he was detained and brought to Pune for further investigation. Police investigations revealed that Kunal kumar had posted misleading advertisements online, luring students with false promises of securing admission to various courses in exchange for money. The fraud came to light when the affected institute noticed the unauthorized use of its identity and registered a case of cheating against Kumar and two of his accomplices at Deccan Gymkhana Police Station on April 2, 2024. As investigations proceeded, a police team carried out searches across Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi to trace the accused. However, he evaded arrest by frequently changing inquiries revealed that Kunal kumar is also wanted in a cyber fraud case registered with Pune Cyber Crime Police in 2021. His anticipatory bail had been rejected by the sessions court, but he failed to Watch
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Thane ANC busts MD-making unit in Ayodhya, arrests three
THANE: The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Thane police has dismantled a mephedrone (MD)-making unit being run in Uttar Pradesh and arrested three accused, including a postgraduate in chemistry who was wanted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The police have seized 1.14 kg of the synthetic stimulant, valued at ₹2.30 crore in the grey market. The investigation revealed that the drugs manufactured in the clandestine laboratory were being trafficked into Maharashtra for distribution. The crackdown happened after Thane police commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre instructed the ANC to focus on action against drug traffickers operating from outside the state. The first breakthrough came on April 17, 2025, when police constables Amol Desai and Pramod Jamdade received a tip-off and raided a place near Mumbra railway station. There, they apprehended Devash Kumar Ramkishan Sharma (32), a resident of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, and seized 336 grams of mephedrone valued at ₹67.20 lakh from him. A case was registered at the Mumbra police station under Sections 8(c) and 22(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Police sub-inspector Dipesh Kini was entrusted with investigating the case. Deputy commissioner of police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav said that during questioning, Sharma revealed that the drugs were being supplied by one Mohammad Qayyum Mohammad Yunus Hashmi, a resident of Sohawal in Ayodhya. Sub-inspector Nilesh More confirmed Hashmi's identity and location through technical analysis, and a team led by police sub-inspector Nitin Bhosale was dispatched to Ayodhya. 'There, we found that Hashmi was running a clothing store called Maria Kids & Ladies Wear,' said More. 'Our officers in plainclothes kept a watch on the shop for five days, often going in as customers. Through surveillance, we discovered that a room behind the shop was being used as a secret drug lab.' On April 27, 2025, a joint team of the Thane police and the UP Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid on the shop and found Hashmi (45) and his associate Bipin Babulal Patel (49) manufacturing MD inside. 'Patel, a post-graduate in chemistry with specialisation in narcotics, is believed to be the mastermind behind the racket,' said More. 'The raid resulted in the seizure of 812 grams of MD worth ₹1.62 crore, along with large quantities of raw material and the equipment used to manufacture the contraband.' Police officials said that Hashmi had multiple criminal cases registered against him in UP, including attempt to murder and two drug cases—one in UP and another in Naya Nagar in Mira Road. They added that Patel, known for his expertise in synthetic drug production, was previously booked in Ahmedabad in a drugs-related case and was also wanted by the DRI's Indore Zonal Unit. Patel, who hails from Ahmedabad, had worked with several well-known companies but quit his job in 2018 to start his own chemical trading business. 'After this led to a loss of ₹5 crore, he ventured into MD manufacturing,' said a police officer. 'He began producing crystal MD with his own formula, which he sold at over ₹10 lakh per kg. 'In 2019, when he manufactured MD for the first time, he struggled to find buyers but eventually connected with a distributor.' In 2020, Patel was first arrested by the Ahmedabad police but released on bail after nine months. Later, he got an opportunity to lead an MD-manufacturing unit based in Madhya Pradesh. The DRI raided it in 2024 and recovered 39 kg of the contraband but Patel managed to flee. 'After losing both his income sources, he was approached by Qayyum, who offered him a new opportunity to produce MD on a 40% profit-sharing basis,' said a police officer. 'Qayyum provided the location for the operation, situated behind his own clothing shop. They sourced chemical precursors from companies based in Borivali, Kanpur, and Faizabad.'
