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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Man smashes booze dens, bars to avenge death of alcohol-addict dad
Nagpur: A man targeted liquor shops, beer bars and liquor shops to avenge his father's death due to addiction-related ailments and financial distress two years ago. The Pachpaoli police arrested 21-year-old Raja Khan, alias Raja Amravati, for allegedly breaking into nine such liquor outlets across Nagpur this year. Police said Khan, a labourer-turned-burglar, stole cash from these shops and bars and left liquor untouched but instead splurged on ganja. Khan believed that owners of liquor shops and bars were, in some way, responsible for financial misery and encouraged addiction among people. His latest crime was reported on July 31 when he broke into a bar and restaurant near Rani Durgawati Chowk and stole Rs36,530 cash and 15 cigarette packets worth Rs3,700. A team led by head constable Laxman Shende under senior inspector Baburao Raut and zonal DCP Rahul Madane arrested Khan in the first week of August based on CCTV footage and intelligence inputs. The police, acting on a tip-off, apprehended him in Dighori. During interrogation, Khan admitted to the break-ins, citing his intent to "teach owners a lesson". The police, who seized Rs5,000 from him, are probing if he operated alone or had accomplices. 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.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Watch: Bengal Politician's Nephew Assaults Referee After Interrupting Football Game
Last Updated: Raja Khan, nephew of Midnapore Municipality chairman, was arrested for kicking referee Lakshman Mandi during a football match, sparking political tensions between BJP and TMC. A video has gone viral, capturing the nephew of the Midnapore civic body chairman interrupting a football match and kicking the referee in the stomach. The youth involved has been identified as Raja Khan, nephew of Soumen Khan, chairman of Midnapore Municipality in West Midnapore district, West Bengal. Raja Khan was arrested by the police shortly after the incident. The sequence of events unfolded as follows: A junior football match was in progress at a local playground in Midnapore town, and one of the teams had the patronage of Raja Khan. Conflict arose when the referee, Lakshman Mandi, a school teacher and member of the Kharagpur Subdivision Referee Association, disallowed a goal for the team supported by Raja Khan. This led to Raja Khan entering the field, disrupting the match, engaging in a heated argument with the referee, and ultimately kicking him in the stomach. Medinipur ref Lakhan Mandi (ST) kicked by TMC leader's nephew during match!TMC = goondaism, cut-money, syndicate raj. #Medinipur #TMCTerror #AdivasiAtrocity #BanglaWillFightBack — Agnimitra Paul BJP (@paulagnimitra1) August 16, 2025 At the time of the incident, his uncle Soumen Khan was present as a guest. A political confrontation between the BJP and Congress has erupted over the incident. The opposition leader in the West Bengal assembly issued a statement, asserting that this reflects the true culture of Trinamool Congress. 'In reality, the culture of Trinamool is to launch vile attacks on referees, whether it is Mamata Banerjee attacking the Election Commission of India, which acts as a referee in the electoral arena, or this petty, insignificant Trinamool member Raja Khan on the field of a local football tournament," his statement read. Trinamool Congress, however, condemned the incident. 'The matter is very unfortunate. But why should Trinamool Congress be held responsible for the wrongdoing of a local leader's nephew? We will not listen to tall talks by BJP leaders on the matter," said Trinamool Congress spokesman in the state, Arup Chakraborty. (With agency Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
08-08-2025
- News18
Nagpur Man Robs 8 Liquor Shops After Losing Father To Alcohol Abuse
Last Updated: Man from Nagpur, targeted and stole from liquor shops to avenge his father's death from alcohol addiction. He was identified through CCTV footage and admitted to multiple thefts. Angered by his father's death from alcohol addiction, a man in Nagpur, Maharashtra, allegedly targeted and stole from at least eight liquor shops. On July 31, an incident of theft was reported from a bar in the city, with the complainant claiming it was to the tune of Rs 40,000. The thief's haul included Rs 36,000 in cash and packets of cigarettes as well. Following a police complaint filed by bar owner Nilesh Devani, CCTV footage from the area helped identify the accused as Raja Khan. After losing his father to excessive drinking a few years ago, Khan reportedly developed resentment towards bar and liquor shop owners, NDTV reported. 'The police analysed CCTV footage, and in the CCTV footage we saw that the thief was of a small build, and he lifted the shutter and got in. We then apprehended him and questioned him," a police official said. 'When we questioned him, he said his father had died due to drinking, and his father used to frequent wine shops and bars. To avenge his father's death, he steals from bars. He admitted he had targeted other wine shops and bars as well," the police officer added. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
08-08-2025
- NDTV
Angry Over Alcoholic Father's Death, Nagpur Man Robs 8 Liquor Shops
Nagpur: Angry over his father's death due to alcohol addiction, a man in Maharashtra's Nagpur started targeting alcohol shops and stole from at least eight alcohol shops. On July 31, an incident of theft was reported from a bar in the city, with the complainant claiming it was to the tune of Rs 40,000. The thief's haul included Rs 36,000 in cash and packets of cigarettes as well. After the bar owner Nilesh Devani filed a police complaint, CCTV footage of the area was used to zero in on the accused. He was identified as Raja Khan. After his father died a few years ago due to excessive drinking, he harboured anger against bar and liquor shop owners. "The police analysed CCTV footage and in the CCTV footage we saw that the thief was of a small build, and he lifted the shutter and got in. We then apprehended him and questioned him," a police official said. "When we questioned him, he said his father had died due to drinking and his father used to frequent wine shops and bars. To avenge his father's death, he steals from bars. He admitted he had targeted other wine shops and bars as well," the police officer added. Ironically, the police also found during the questioning that the thief is now addicted to marijuana. With inputs from Pravin Mudholkar
News18
22-07-2025
- News18
Two arrested for raping teen in UP
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Ballia (UP), Jul 22 (PTI) Two men have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, police said on Tuesday. SHO of Narhi police, Nadeem Ahmed Faridi, stated that the police rescued the girl from a location within the station's jurisdiction on the day of the incident last month. The girl's father lodged a complaint and a case was registered against unknown persons under section 137(2) (kidnapping) of the BNS on June 20. According to the girl's statement, neighbours Raja Khan (21) and Hrithik Khan (21) kidnapped her and raped her. Superintendent of Police Omvir Singh said the two were arrested from Bairiya Tiraha and sent to jail. Sections 87 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing a woman to compel her marriage, etc) and 70 (2) (gang rape of a woman under 18 years of age) of the BNS and POCSO Act were added to the case. PTI COR NAV ANM ZMN Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
