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Indian Express
12-08-2025
- Indian Express
Pune police challenge JJB order rejecting their plea to try minor driver in Porsche crash as adult
The Pune City Police have appealed against the Juvenile Justice Board's (JJB) July 15 order that rejected their plea to try the minor accused as an adult in last year's Porsche crash case, in which two software engineers were killed in the city. Adv Sarthi Pansare, who is assisting Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray, said, 'We have challenged the JJB order under section 101 of the Juvenile Justice Act, which pertains to appeals under the law.' The prosecution had argued that the accused in the Pune Porsche case had committed a 'heinous offence', was driving the car after consuming liquor despite knowing its consequences, he was also part of a blood-swap cover-up conspiracy in which the minor's blood was replaced with his mother's. The defence had opposed the application, arguing that the offence cannot be legally termed 'heinous' and that the object of the Juvenile Justice Act was 'reformative' and not 'punitive'. In the early hours of May 19 last year, the then 17-year-old boy was allegedly driving a Porsche Taycan at a very high speed while being intoxicated, and the car crashed into a motorbike, killing two software engineers— Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta. What police investigation unravelled was alleged cover-ups, bribery, abuse of power, and tampering with blood samples at the government-run Sassoon General Hospital. It can be recalled that after the accident, the minor driver was detained and produced before the JJB the same afternoon. The police sought his custody in an observation home and requested he be tried as an adult, but the JJB rejected both pleas and granted him bail with conditions, including writing an essay, studying traffic norms, and undergoing de-addiction counselling. Amid public outcry, the police challenged the order in the district court, which sent the matter back to the JJB. On May 22 last year, the JJB remanded the minor to an observation home until June, with psychological and de-addiction counselling included in his rehabilitation. His initial remand ended on June 5 and was extended to June 12. The police then sought another 14-day extension, while the defence requested his release. After hearing both sides, the JJB extended the remand to June 25. However, the Bombay High Court, responding to a habeas corpus plea from his aunt, ruled the remand illegal and ordered the minor's release into her care. The boy turned 18 in the latter half of 2024. After the July 15 ruling of the JJB, Special Public Prosecutor Hiray has said there is a need for a national-level debate on what constitutes a heinous crime under the provisions of the JJ Act and provisions surrounding this aspect.
Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CM Fadnavis announces 5 new police stations for Pune city
PUNE: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated several initiatives of the Pune City Police on Friday, including an Integrated Command and Control Centre and the newly-constructed Chandan Nagar Police Station building. CM Fadnavis announces 5 new police stations for Pune city During the inaugurations, the chief minister announced the approval for five new police stations - Lohgaon, Laxminagar, Narhe, Manjri and Yewalewadi, and the sanctioning of 1,000 additional personnel to strengthen the city's law enforcement. He also announced that two new deputy commissioner of police (DCP) posts will soon be approved for Pune. 'As cities expand, our police forces need to grow with them. This is the first time in the state's history that seven new police stations have been sanctioned for one city,' he said. Fadnavis also inaugurated India's most advanced CCTV surveillance system project in the system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), will assist in real-time crime analysis, traffic management, and public safety. CCTV monitoring of remote and hilly areas will begin from Bopdev Ghat and expand to 22 other hill zones. Any malfunction in these cameras will send an alert to the control room instantly, with repairs assured within 24 hours. Additionally, five high-tech mobile surveillance vans equipped with drones and public address systems were inducted into service. Fadnavis also unveiled plans to implement a satellite-based Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) that will link citywide traffic signals, enabling smoother traffic flow and diversions using AI-driven solutions. A 10-year mobility and infrastructure masterplan for Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and PMRDA areas was also announced, which will be refined through public feedback. He said the police force is facing evolving challenges in law and order, necessitating modernisation and structural reforms. 'After 60 years, a new structural framework has been established for the police department. Specialised narcotics and forensic units are also being developed,' he stated. Deputy chief minister and Pune district guardian minister Ajit Pawar reaffirmed the government's dedication to strengthening police infrastructure. 'With urban growth comes a greater responsibility on police. We are allocating ₹1,100 crore - 5% of the state's annual plan - for police modernisation,' he announced.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- India Gazette
Pune: Indian-origin Australian national held for duping women for Rs 3.60 crore through matrimonial site
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): The Cyber Crime Unit of the Pune City Police has apprehended an Indian-origin Australian national for allegedly duping a woman of 3.60 crore through a fraudulent profile on a matrimonial website, officials said on Thursday. Officials stated that the accused, operating under the fake identity of 'Dr. Rohit Oberoi,' was detained at Mumbai Airport upon arrival from Singapore, following a Lookout Circular (LOC) issued by the authorities. According to Pankaj Deshmukh, Additional Commisioner of Police (Crime), Pune City Police, 'the victim came in contact with the accused through a profile on a leading matrimonial website. The man claimed to be a PHD holder in Business Administration and an entrepreneur based in Australia. Over time, he emotionally manipulated the victim, promised marriage, and duped the victim for 3.60 cr on the pretext of boosting her start-up at an international level.' To support his fake business proposal, the victim was coaxed into transferring a total of 3,60,04,880 in multiple transactions in various bank accounts The accused maintained continuous contact through WhatsApp and messaging platforms, fabricating documents and fake emergencies to gain her trust later after getting the money he started ignoring the women by saying that he has mouth cancer'. Upon realising women had been duped, she lodged a complaint with the Cyber Police in Pune. A case was registered in November 2024 under BNS Section 319(1) 319(2) 318(1) 318(2) 318(4), and relevent sections of the IT Act. The investigation, led by Senior Police Inspector Swarnali Shinde, revealed the accused's real name as Abhishek Shukla, a native of Lucknow, UP, currently residing in Perth, Australia. Further technical investigation uncovered that the accused had contacted over 3,948 women through similar fake profiles on multiple matrimonial websites, raising concerns that more women may have been defrauded. Based on intelligence inputs, a LOC was issued on June 24, 2025. The accused was intercepted and arrested upon landing in Mumbai and is currently in police custody till 29 June. Additional Commissioner Pankaj Deshmukh has appealed to the public, particularly women, to exercise caution while engaging on matrimonial websites and to report any suspicious activity immediately to the Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) or via the portal. Pune Police have also urged women who may have interacted with the fake profile or experienced similar fraud to come forward and contact Senior Officials of the city police for assistance. The operation was carried out under the guidance of Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner Ranjankumar Sharma, and Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Pankaj Deshmukh. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Police bust interstate mobile theft gang
The Crime Branch of Pune City Police has busted two gangs involved in chain snatching and mobile phone theft during the ongoing Wari procession, arresting six gang members and detaining a minor, officials said on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Chandani Kamble, Rita alias Ganga Namdev, Babita Upadhye, Pooja Kamble, and Ganesh Jadhav. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC) The arrests were made on Monday, and the accused were handed over to the Hadapsar Police Station by Crime Branch Units 5 and 6 for further investigation. The accused have been identified as Chandani Kamble, Rita alias Ganga Namdev, Babita Upadhye, Pooja Kamble, and Ganesh Jadhav. They allegedly targeted gold chains worn by devotees participating in the procession. Police have recovered 22.5 tolas of gold chains and other valuables collectively worth ₹ 19.4 lakh. Two cases have been registered against the accused at the Hadapsar and Loni Kalbhor police stations. In a separate operation, police arrested Arbaz Sheikh (19), a native of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, along with his 17-year-old minor accomplice, for stealing mobile phones. During the investigation, police recovered 14 mobile phones worth approximately ₹ 4.5 lakh, stolen from devotees during the Wari. Three mobile theft cases have been registered against this duo at the Hadapsar and Wanowrie police stations. Explaining the gang's modus operandi, SPI Wahid Pathan said, 'These gangs operate in crowded areas, especially during festivals, village fairs, and the Wari. They mingle with devotees to identify targets and then execute thefts, including chain snatching and mobile phone stealing.'
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Indian Express
Pune police busts gangs that stole cell phones, gold ornaments during Palkhi processions
In a coordinated action conducted by the Crime Branch of the Pune City Police during the passage of Palkhi processions in Pune, two separate gangs stealing cell phones and gold ornaments from the Warkarkis — devotees participating in the Wari — were busted, resulting in the arrest six persons including four women and the detention of a minor. Over 220 grams of gold ornaments and 14 cell phones which were stolen or snatched from the Warkaris were recovered after the action, officials said. Officials said that a number of thefts and robberies had been taking place during Palkhi processions over the years. To prevent these crimes and to catch the perpetrator behind them, the Crime Branch has assigned dedicated teams for select zones in the Pune City jurisdiction. Teams from Zone 5 and 6 received specific inputs about some suspects committing these crimes. Based on the first set of inputs, police arrested five members of an inter-district gang including four women. The suspects have been identified as Chandani Shakti Kamble (32), Rita Namdeo Damble (35), Babita Suraj Upadhye (57), Pooja Dhiraj Kamble (35) all residents of Udgir in Latur district and their male accomplice Ganesh Vilas jadhav (30), a resident of Akkalkot in Solapur district. In their searches, the police have recovered over 220 grams of gold ornaments. Working out a separate set of inputs, another team of the Crime Branch found out that two suspects were involved in multiple thefts and snatchings of the cell phones from the Warkaris. They arrested Arbaz Naushad Shaikh (19), a native of Sahibganj in Jharkhand and detained his 17-year-old accomplice. Police recovered from their possession as many as 14 stolen cell phones. Senior officials of the Crime Branch have appealed to warkaris and devotees who have lost their cell phones and gold ornaments during the palkhi processions to report the theft to local police stations.
