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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Man lands in hosp as tree falls on parked vehicles in Byculla
Mumbai: A 43-year-old man sustained injuries on the head, chest, and back after a tree got uprooted and fell on three to four vehicles parked near Kinjal Tower on N M Joshi Marg in Byculla (W) on Wednesday evening. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Passersby rushed the victim, Shahnawaz Shaikh, to the civic-run , where whe was admitted. Meanwhile, a day after a gulmohar tree crashed on the gates of Jalvayu Vihar Society-Sector C in Powai and grievously injured watchman Prashant Torane (54) and his wife Shobha (51), they are both out of danger. BMC officials on Wednesday confirmed that the gulmohar stood on private premises and trimming permission had been granted to the society in March. Shobha suffered serious injuries to her head and shoulder, while shards pierced Prashant's arms after the tree fell on them on Tuesday, around 8.40pm. Residents rushed them to a nearby hospital. When TOI visited the Toranes' residence in Powai on Wednesday, a heavily medicated Shobha lay unconscious. The Toranes' son-in-law said: "She suffered a deep lacerated wound in the parietal area over her mid-scalp about 5-7 cm long, with bleeding and was rushed to Powai Polyclinic and Hospital, where she received 14 stitches. She's on heavy medication and resting now, but we've been told to stay alert for symptoms like vomiting..."He added that Prashant, who had the shards surgically removed, is also suffering from severe swelling in his right leg. The Toranes thanked society chairman Ranjeet Singh who helped them reach the hospital and paid their medical bills. Meanwhile, the residents have been stranded on the premises since last night as the fallen tree has blocked the gates and damaged the boundary wall, said society chairman Ranjeet Singh. Society secretary Aviraj Singh, "We seem to be under lockdown. No one can leave the building, and no vehicles can enter."
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Noida: Four held for robbing mobile phones over 2 years
The Noida police on Thursday arrested a gang of four men who robbed mobile phones in the district over the past two years, police said, adding that 20 mobile phones worth ₹3 lakh, two motorcycles, and four knives were recovered from their possession. Police are investigating to find out how many phones were stolen by the accused in the past two years. The accused were identified as Akash (single name), 21, a Sector 66 resident, Prashant (single name), 20, a Sector 53 resident, Vansh (single name), 19, a Phase 1 resident, and Ajay Singh, 22, a Sector 67 resident, said police. 'On Thursday, we received a tip-off that the suspects were moving near the Mamura area in Sector 66. We rushed to the spot and arrested them,' said Dr Hridesh Katheriya, additional deputy commissioner of police, Central Noida. 'The accused rode bikes and targeted people in busy markets. A week ago they robbed a mobile phone from the Phase 1 area,' said Katheriya. The accused sold their stolen phones with the help of a Noida-based shopkeeper. 'We are tracing the shopkeeper as well, and he will be arrested soon,' added Katheriya. The accused are named in more than dozens of cases of theft and robbery registered at various police stations in the district. At least 12 cases were registered against Akash, eight against Vansh, seven against Ajay, and three against Prashant, said police.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Sangrur jail smuggling racket busted, DSP, 18 others arrested
Patiala: Sangrur police have dismantled a well-organised smuggling operation run from inside the district jail, leading to the arrest of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), a Class-IV employee, 15 jail inmates, and two others. The investigation began following intelligence inputs, prompting a raid inside Sangrur jail, where authorities recovered nine mobile phones, four smartwatches, 50 grams of opium, 12 grams of heroin, and other prohibited materials. As the probe progressed, authorities identified Class-IV employee Prashant as a key player in the smuggling network, allegedly facilitating the illicit trade of drugs and mobile phones. Following these developments, a case was registered at Sangrur city police station, and eight jail inmates were subsequently booked. They were brought to court on production warrants for further investigation. The investigation also led to the arrest of a woman, Banto, a resident of Sunam, who is said to have supplied mobile phones to Prashant. The probe expanded further with the arrest of Manpreet Singh, an associate of inmate Gurvinder Singh, currently housed at Sangrur jail. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 올 봄 패션 트렌드는? "이 반지로 준비 끝이에요" 굿네이버스 더 알아보기 Undo Police seized four kg of heroin, Rs 5.5 lakh in drug money, a Glock pistol, and live ammunition from Manpreet. On May 13, DSP (security) Gurpreet Singh, stationed at Sangrur jail, was arrested for his involvement in the racket. He has been sent to Barnala jail. Investigators found that the DSP played a significant role in facilitating the smuggling of drugs and mobile phones into the facility. Payments for these illegal activities were traced to UPI transactions linked to the DSP's family members. Sangrur SSP SS Chahal, revealed that the investigation uncovered the involvement of inmates Guraj Singh of Patiala, Raghbir Singh of Faridkot, and Gurchet Singh, of Tarn Taran, who had come into contact with DSP Gurpreet around a month ago. Gurchet is the son of Banto. "A relative of inmate Gurchet paid Rs 40,000 in cash to DSP Gurpreet and an additional Rs 26,000 via an online transaction to the DSP's family member. In return, DSP Gurpreet supplied 25 grams of heroin and two mobile phones to the inmates. Of the heroin, 12 grams were recovered from Ravi, an inmate from Malerkotla, while the remaining 13 grams are believed to have been consumed by other inmates," SSP Chahal stated. Following these revelations, DSP Gurpreet was sent to jail, and charges of corruption were added to his case. As of now, 19 individuals have been arrested in connection with the drug smuggling network, with more arrests expected as the investigation continues to unfold. In a tweet on social media platform X, Punjab DGP reiterated the state's "zero-tolerance" policy toward corruption and criminal collusion. "No one, regardless of rank, will be spared," the DGP stated, further affirming the Punjab Police's commitment to eradicating drugs and maintaining law and order in the state. SSP Chahal further noted that DSP Gurpreet Singh had only joined the services at Sangrur Jail in Jan this year. Of the 19 individuals arrested so far, around 15 are already incarcerated, and authorities expect additional arrests as the investigation continues to expand. MSID:: 121192751 413 |
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
4 held for theft, 20 stolen phones worth 3 lakh recovered
Noida: Four men were arrested on charges of mobile phone theft and 20 stolen Android devices worth approximately Rs 2.5–3 lakh were recovered from them. Officials also seized four knives, and two motorcycles allegedly used in the crimes. The accused have been identified as Akash (21) from Sector 66, Prashant alias Joblin (20) from Sector 24, Vansh (19) from Phase 1, and Ajay alias Sinchoon (22) from Phase 3. They were apprehended by Phase-1 police officials during a routine patrol, said Hirdesh Kathariya, additional DCP, Central Noida. Explaining their modus operandi, ADCP Kathariya said, "Akash is the mastermind behind the operation. The gang targets women and snatches their phones in markets or steals them from bags. They've been operating for two years." He added, "One shopkeeper was identified in Phase-3 who worked with them. He will be arrested soon." Police said the accused are seasoned criminals who steal mobile phones from crowded areas in the NCR region, selling them at low prices for profit.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Punjab jail smuggling racket busted: DSP, staff among 19 held; drugs, phones, smartwatches, cash seized
Image generated using AI PATIALA: In a major crackdown, Sangrur Police uncovered a well-organised smuggling network operating from inside the district jail, leading to the arrest of a DSP posted in jail, a Class-IV employee, and an external accomplice linked to an inmate. So far, a total of 19 persons were booked in this case, including the hard-core criminals and other inmates lodged in Sangrur jail . Acting on intelligence inputs, a raid was conducted inside Sangrur Jail, where authorities recovered 9 mobile phones, 4 smartwatches, 50 grams of opium, 12 grams of heroin, and other prohibited items a few days ago. Investigations revealed the involvement of a Class-IV employee identified as Prashant, who allegedly facilitated the smuggling of contraband. Following this, a case (FIR no. 75) was registered at Sangrur city police station, and eight jail inmates were booked and brought on a production warrant for further investigations. A woman identified as Banto, hailing from Sunam, was part of this network as she used to supply the mobiles to the accused employee Prashant. The probe expanded with the arrest of Manpreet Singh of Amritsar, an associate of inmate Gurvinder Singh, currently lodged in Sangrur Jail. From Manpreet, police seized 4 kg of heroin, Rs 5.5 lakh in drug money, a Glock pistol, and live ammunition. In a shocking development, DSP (Security) Gurpreet Singh, posted at Sangrur Jail, was arrested on May 13 for his alleged role in the racket and sent to Barnala jail. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Investigators found that he facilitated the smuggling of drugs and mobile phones into the jail and received payments via UPI transactions linked to his family members' accounts. SSP Sangrur , SS Chahal, said that investigations revealed that Sangrur jail inmates Guraj Singh of Patiala, Raghbir Singh of Faridkot, and Gurchet Singh of Tarn Taran came into contact with DSP Gurpreet around a month ago. 'A relative of inmate Gurchet paid Rs 40,000 in cash to DSP Gurpreet and Rs 26,000 through an online transaction to DSP Gurpreet's family member. In return, the accused DSP provided 25 grams of heroin and two mobile phones to the inmates, of which 12 grams of heroin was recovered from jail inmate Ravi, hailing from Malerkotla, whereas the remaining 13 grams of heroin is suspected to have been consumed by inmates. ' SSP Chahal said that the accused DSP Gurpreet was sent to jail, and charges of corruption were added against him. The SSP revealed that so far, 19 accused were arrested in this drug smuggling case. "We have a zero-tolerance policy against collusion with criminals. No one, regardless of rank, will be spared," tweeted DGP Punjab on 'X', adding that further arrests are expected. Punjab Police reiterated its commitment to eradicating drugs and maintaining law and order in the state. Key Recoveries: - 4 kg heroin - Rs 5.5 lakh drug money - Glock pistol & ammunition - 9 mobile phones, 4 smartwatches - 50g opium - 12 grams heroin The investigation is ongoing, with more disclosures anticipated.
