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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Pune police arrest fake woman lawyer for cheating senior citizen of nearly Rs 6 lakh
The Pune city police Wednesday arrested a woman posing as a lawyer for allegedly cheating a senior citizen of Rs 5.94 lakh. The police have identified the accused as Snehal Harishchandra Kamble, 32, a resident of Loni Kalbhor. A 63-year-old man from the Ahilya Nagar district lodged the First Information Report (FIR) in this case at the local police station on Wednesday. The police said the victim is not well-educated and unaware of legal issues. As per a press release issued on Thursday, Kamble allegedly told the elderly man that his daughter-in-law has filed a complaint of rape and harassment against him with the police and the State Commission for Women. Posing as a lawyer, Kamble then allegedly offered legal services to the senior citizen. The police said Kamble allegedly took money from the victim from time to time, saying the money was required for 'bribing the cops and court staff,' to prevent his arrest in the case filed by his daughter-in-law. The press release stated that from April 24 to May 28, the victim gave Rs 5,94,060 in cash and through online transactions to Kamble. But later he realised that Kamble had cheated him. So, he approached Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajkumar Shinde for help. DCP Shinde ordered a probe into this matter. Accordingly, a team led by police sub-inspector Ratnadeep Birajdar laid a trap and nabbed Kamble red-handed while accepting a cash of Rs 15,000 from the senior citizen at her office in Loni Kalbhor area on Wednesday. The police said they did a video recording of Kamble as she took and counted the cash while pretending to be a lawyer. They have seized some FIR copies, court orders, property papers, complaint applications, and other documents from Kamble. 'We are probing whether the accused has cheated more people. We are seeking her custody from the court for further investigation,' said senior police inspector Rajendra Panhale. The police have booked Kamble under Sections 308 (2) (3), 318 (4), 319 (1)(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Indian Express
7 yrs ago, ‘much-wanted Maoist' featured in a YouTube film as Raigad tribals' ‘local hero'
On the run for 15 years, alleged Maoist operative Prashant Jalinder Kamble alias Laptop (44), who was arrested this month from Pune, had not only changed his identity but had also appeared in a short film 'Ulgulan – Everyday Hero', posted on YouTube on March 10, 2018. The three-minute film, still available online, was on 'Sunil Jagtap Sir', the name Kamble went by, for his work with children in the tribal areas of Khalapur in Raigad district of Maharashtra. Incidentally, authorities were unaware of this film. His arrest on May 4 by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has shocked the villagers of Khalapur taluka who knew Kamble as Sunil Jagtap. He has been booked by ATS under various sections, including the stringent UAPA, in connection with a 2011 case of spreading the ideology of the banned CPI (Maoist) and attempts to recruit cadres from cities. On Tuesday, the ATS told a Mumbai Sessions Court that Kamble took part in the farmers' agitation of 2021 and also worked closely with top CPI (Maoist) operative Milind Teltumbde, who was gunned down in November 2021. The ATS said it wanted to question Kamble how he managed to obtain documents such as Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID cards and a passport in the name of Sunil Jagtap. The court extended Kamble's ATS custody until May 19. Officials said Kamble had settled in Donvat village in Khalapur, where he had rented a shop to offer services such as installation of CCTVs, and the repair of computers, laptops. According to police, his skill with electronics was what earned him the nickname 'Laptop'. His Aadhaar card mentions his name as Sunil Chandrakant Jagtap, a resident of Khanav village, located a few kilometres from Donvat. 'When he arrived here seven years ago, he said he was a native of Solapur, but had left home and family to work with tribal children. He was very sincere in his work, which is why some people made a film on him. He also joined an anti-superstition group,' one of the village residents recalled. 'Sometimes, Sunil (as he was known to them) would go away for a while, but we thought he was out for work.' Former Donvat sarpanch Sandesh Patil said they were stunned that he was a wanted Naxalite. Sandip Gaikwad, an office-bearer of the anti-superstition outfit that Kamble joined around 2018, said they never suspected anything. Sandeep Patil, the chief of Maharashtra's Anti Naxal Operations, said Kamble's 'modus operandi' was not uncommon among Maoists, and that they often led double lives. Stating that no one should doubt Kamble's Maoist links, Patil said: 'He is a hardcore Maoist and refused to surrender under a government scheme. He operated as per the instructions of Milind Teltumbde, and was associated with armed cadres of the Korchi Kurkheda Dalam in Gadchiroli and was also active in urban areas.' Police suspect Kamble may have 'settled down' in recent years as part of the CPI (Maoist) strategy to spread the banned group's activities in the Western Ghats. More than 14 years ago, Kamble, who hails from Pune and is a graduate, left his home in the Tadiwala road slum and never returned, according to police. A missing person's complaint was filed by his family in January 2011. His brother said he did not even come for their mother's funeral recently. The family said Kamble was associated with a Pune-based cultural group described by police as 'a frontal organisation of Maoists'. Police said Santosh Shelar alias 'Painter', also from the Pune slums, went missing with Kamble. Shelar was arrested in January 2024 for alleged links with Maoists. Chandan Haygunde is an assistant editor with The Indian Express with 15 + years of experience in covering issues related to Crime, Courts, National Security and Human Rights. He has been associated with The Indian Express since 2007. Chandan has done investigative reporting on incidents of terrorism, left wing extremism, espionage cases, wildlife crimes, narcotics racket, cyber crimes and sensational murder cases in Pune and other parts of Maharashtra. While working on the 'Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Fellowship on Tigers, Tiger Habitats and Conservation' in 2012, he reported extensively on the illegal activities in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. He has done in-depth reporting on the cases related to the Koregaon Bhima violence in Pune and hearings of the 'Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry'. ... Read More
Time of India
13-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Two waste pickers overcome ‘anpadh' taunt to study and scale wall
1 2 Pune: Priyanka Kamble and Komal Gaikwad, hurt at being called "anpadh" (uneducated), on Tuesday rewrote not just their academic history, but also their sense of self-worth when they cleared the SSC women are waste pickers in Pune and were regularly taunted by in-laws for not having gone to school. "Their words kept ringing in my ears. I wanted to prove them wrong," said 27-year-old Kamble, a member of SWaCH cooperative, who was pulled out of school after Std III. After marriage, she moved to her in-laws' home in Solapur. "They would call me 'anpadh' and humiliate me. There were constant fights. I left their house and came to Pune to earn and live with dignity."She enrolled at Ramabai Ranade School in 2022. She would collect waste in the morning, cook lunch for her son, and reach school by 2pm. " Teachers supported me even when I used to be late because of work," she scored 48% and her husband called to congratulate her. "He told me to distribute sweets. Residents from the area where I work congratulated me," Kamble said. She now dreams of becoming an anganwadi Gaikwad, 26, a single mother from Dandekar Pul Vasti, had never stepped inside a classroom. "I got married at 20 and was constantly mocked by my in-laws for my lack of schooling," she said. When her husband died during the Covid pandemic, she was pregnant with her second child and had to start earning."My in-laws said that because I was uneducated, I will not get be able to earn. But I wanted a better future for my children. I had to lead by example," she enrolled in a night school and scored 58% in her SSC exam. "My daughter, who is in Std V now, is beaming with pride when I got my results. I want to continue my education and join junior college. My teachers will guide me, and I'll keep going," Gaikwad added.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Indian Express
‘Maoist' from Pune, known as laptop, used multiple identities while on the run for 15 yrs, remanded in custody until May 19: ATS
The Pune man arrested for allegedly being a member of the banned organisation Communist Party of India (Maoist) used multiple identities while he was absconding during the last 15 years, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) told a special court in Mumbai Tuesday. The accused, Prashant Jalindar Kamble alias 'Laptop', was sent to police custody until May 19 by the court. Kamble was arrested last week in Pune in connection with a case filed against him and others for allegedly being members of the banned outfit. On Tuesday, the prosecution sought further custody of Kamble, stating that he had time and again changed his name and prepared government documents for them. The prosecution claimed that it is learnt that Kamble visited many places in Maharashtra and other states while being on the run, and it was necessary to probe into his associates and those with whom he took he allegedly took shelter. Kamble was arrested in a case filed by ATS in 2011, where it was claimed that various members of the banned outfit were working towards furthering its activities. The ATS has so far arrested 12 persons in the case, including members of the cultural group Kabir Kala Manch, which it alleged was a frontal organisation of Maoists. The accused are out on bail with the trial underway. The court said that to probe into the network of the accused with other members of the banned organisation, custody of the accused can be granted. While the ATS sought further 14-day custody of Kamble, the court sent him into the state agency's custody till May 19. During the previous plea for custody, the ATS had submitted that money was seized from the accused arrested earlier in the case and it wanted to probe with Kamble regarding the money trail. Kamble's lawyer said that sufficient police custody was granted and further custodial interrogation was not needed.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
IndiGo takes off on D-Street with 10% jump: What's behind the rally?
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of IndiGo, jumped sharply on Monday, rising nearly 10% during the day. The rise came after an important development, which is, Indian airspace has been reopened for commercial flights following a ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan. This means 32 airports that were earlier closed are now back in to Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), which are used to inform pilots and airlines about changes in air traffic, the earlier restrictions on Indian airspace have now been removed. This move is expected to reduce air traffic congestion and allow smoother operations for both domestic and international flights. This is likely to benefit all airlines, including IndiGo, which is one of India's largest Monday, IndiGo's share price jumped as much as 9.78% to touch a high of Rs 5,599. By the afternoon, the stock was trading 7.45% higher at Rs 5,479.85. With this rise, IndiGo's share price has gone up 19.35% so far in say that the Rs 5,300–5,350 range will act as a strong support zone for the stock. If the share price moves clearly above the Rs 5,600–5,650 range, further gains could Kamble, a Senior Technical Research Analyst at Bonanza, said that as long as the stock stays above Rs 5,350, it could move up towards Rs 5,926 in the short to medium term. If that level is crossed, it may even reach Rs 6, S Patel, Senior Manager for Technical Research at Anand Rathi, pointed out that the stock is currently supported at Rs 5,300 and is facing resistance at Rs 5,600. A clear break above Rs 5,600 could lead the share to rise to Rs 5,800. He added that the expected trading range for the short term is likely to be between Rs 5,200 and Rs 5, Singh, Senior Vice-President of Retail Research at Religare Broking, also said that Rs 5,650 is a key resistance level for IndiGo, while support can be seen at Rs 5, share price is currently trading higher than all key simple moving averages (SMAs), including the 5-day, 10-day, 20-day, 30-day, 50-day, 100-day, 150-day, and 200-day averages. This is seen as a positive sign by many 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) of the stock stands at 58.91. In general, an RSI value below 30 is considered oversold, while a value above 70 is considered overbought. A value around 59 indicates the stock is in a stable zone without being per data from BSE, IndiGo has a price-to-equity (P/E) ratio of 34.86 and a price-to-book (P/B) value of 56.65. Its earnings per share (EPS) is Rs 157.18, and the return on equity (RoE) is to data from Trendlyne, IndiGo has a one-year beta of 0.9. This suggests that the stock is less volatile compared to the broader market. advertisement
