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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Two arrested with cannabis worth over Rs 70,000
Indore: The Crime Branch of Indore police on Wednesday arrested two men with 7.2 kg of cannabis worth around Rs 70,000. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that the accused identified as Rajdeep Mansare and Sunil Solanki, both residents of Barwani, were caught near Lohkande bridge when they attempted to flee upon spotting a police vehicle. A chase ensued, and the duo was apprehended. During questioning, the suspects admitted to purchasing cannabis at low rates and selling it at higher prices to addicts in Indore. A case was registered against them under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act at the Crime Branch police station. Police said that Mansare was a habitual offender, who was arrested in a 2022 murder case registered at Palasia police station, and was currently out on bail. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Time of India
Gwalior-based arms smuggler held in Indore with four illegal pistols
INDORE: Crime Branch of Indore police on Wednesday arrested a Gwalior based arms smuggler and recovered four illegal pistols along with magazines from his possession. The accused, identified as Rahul Joshi, 25, a resident of Hazira, Gwalior, was allegedly planning to transport the illegal firearms from Barwani to Gwalior city for distribution. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Crime Branch team apprehended Rahul near Mari Mata Mandir at Regional Park in Indore on July 16. The operation was carried out as part of a larger crackdown on illegal arms smuggling, launched under the directives of senior police officials of the Indore Police Commissionerate. Following the arrest, a case was registered against the accused under Section 25(1)A of the Arms Act at Crime Branch Police Station, Indore. The seized weapons are being examined, and police are now probing the source of the firearms and the accused's possible connections with larger smuggling networks. Investigations are underway to identify other individuals involved in the supply chain.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Two arrested with brown sugar worth Rs 2 lakh
INDORE: In a crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Crime Branch of Indore police on Saturday arrested two men and seized 15.35 gram of brown sugar worth Rs 2 lakh from their possession. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said acting on intelligence inputs, the police intercepted the accused near Paper Trade Link, Polo Ground area, where their suspicious behavior upon spotting the official vehicle drew attention. The arrested individuals have been identified as Neeraj Goswami (23), a resident of Raj Nagar, employed at a medical supplies market, and Manish Bajaj (25), who works at a local canteen and resides in Nagin Nagar. Upon interrogation, both confessed to purchasing drugs at low prices and selling them at higher rates to drug addicts in Indore. They also admitted to being habitual drug users themselves. During the operation, the police recovered 15.35 grams of brown sugar, two mobile phones, and a motorcycle. The seized narcotic substance is estimated to be worth approximately Rs 2 lakh in the international market. A case has been registered under Crime Number 129/2025 at the Crime Branch under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act. Further investigation is underway to uncover the broader network involved in the illicit drug trade .
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Man arrested from Thane for defrauding garment traders
Indore: The Crime Branch of Indore arrested a 40-year-old man on Thursday from Thane for allegedly defrauding garment traders of Rs 1.69 crore. The accused confessed to working as a middleman in the textile trade. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fraud reportedly took place between July 1, 2024 and March 26, 2025. Complainant, Mukesh Jain of Indore, along with several other readymade garment traders, lodged complaints against the accused and his associates. According to investigators, the accused approached the garment traders under the pretence of securing bulk orders from clients in various states through his firm, Shri Indreshwar Textile Agency in Indore. He promised that payments would be made within 30 to 45 days and introduced clients as reliable. Believing the assurances, several garment firms entered into transactions and supplied goods worth nearly Rs 1.7 crore to traders in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Rajasthan and Telangana through accused. However, no payments were ever received for the supplied consignments. Repeated attempts by the victims to recover the money failed as the accused stopped responding to calls and eventually shut down their offices. The firms that allegedly received goods include VR Trading, Sai Impex, Harsha Traders, Royal Creation, VA Textiles, Rashi Collection, PWalls Overseas Ltd, Shivshakti Industries, Zubiya Textiles, Fabric World, and Khushboo Enterprises. Following investigation, the Crime Branch team tracked down and apprehended Kirit Jadeja alias Kartik, 40, a resident of Kutch district (Gujarat), from Thane in Maharashtra. He is currently on police remand, and further interrogation is underway to identify and nab other members of the racket. Authorities are looking into the recovery of defrauded amount and return of unsold garment stock.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
Nagpur man arrested for MD drug trafficking
Indore: In the ongoing investigation into MD drug trafficking to the tune of Rs 54 lakh, the Crime Branch of Indore police arrested the fourth accused, Prashant Thumre, 37, a resident of Nagpur. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that Thumre reportedly came to Indore to establish contact with an already arrested drug-peddling gang. He confessed to getting involved in the racket with the intention of making quick money and was introduced into the network by Gani Patel, one of the previously arrested accused. A school dropout after Class IX, Thumre worked at a hotel in Nagpur before venturing into drug trafficking. Earlier, police seized approximately 54.78 grams of MD drugs from the possession of three accused—Gani Patel (31), a resident of Khajrana, Indore; Mohsin Mev (31), a resident of Jaora, Ratlam; and Abdul Karim alias Raja (36), also from Jaora, Ratlam. The seized quantity of MD is estimated to be valued at around Rs 54 lakh in the international market. Acting on confidential intelligence, the Crime Branch searched a location near the rickshaw stand behind Bima Hospital at Marimata Square in Indore, where the first two accused were caught red-handed. Subsequent interrogation led to the arrest of Abdul Karim from Jaora, who was identified as the supplier of the drugs. During questioning, the accused admitted that they were addicted to drugs and intended to sell the MD to other addicts in the city. Technical surveillance and tip-offs further revealed Thumre's role, leading to his arrest in Indore. The police obtained remand for Thumre and are continuing their interrogation to uncover links with other individuals potentially involved in the gang. Legal procedures are being carried out based on the findings of the ongoing investigation. The case has been registered under Section 8/22 of the NDPS Act at the Crime Branch police station.
