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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
108 kg ganja seized at Chikhli Chowk, 2 arrested
1 2 Nagpur: A consignment of 108kg ganja was seized by Kalamna police at Chikhli Chowk on Tuesday, tightening the noose around the city's drug network. Two accused were arrested, and an investigation under Operation Thunder led by commissioner of police Ravinder Singal is underway to trace the broader supply chain. The marijuana, believed to have been cultivated on a farm in Odisha, came to Nagpur via Raipur. According to police, the contraband was transported in a six-wheeler truck, and was being transferred into a black SUV when the accused were caught in action. Acting on a specific tip-off received late at night on June 2, a team led by PSI Santosh Kumar Ramlod, along with officers Ravikumar Shahu, Pradeep Pawar, Mangesh Lohi, Sandeep Dhale, and Santosh Pandey, laid multiple traps between HB Town and Chikhli Chowk. After a failed overnight wait, fresh intelligence on June 3 afternoon led to renewed surveillance. Around 4pm, the truck was spotted near Mata Mandir, where the transfer was underway. DCP Niketan Kadam told the media on Wednesday evening that despite the formal closure of the drive, targeted action against drug networks continues. He confirmed that the seized ganja originated from Odisha and was likely intended for distribution to peddlers not just in Nagpur but across various districts. "The involvement of more individuals is suspected, and mobile phone data from the accused is being analysed to establish backwards and forward linkages," Kadam said. He added that no Naxal connection could be established this early in the investigation. "Preliminary investigation has revealed that the ganja was meant to be distributed to small-time peddlers at the local level, and we will be tracking them down as well," he said. The arrested accused — Avinash Dhoke, a resident of Yashodhara Nagar, and Palash Wankhede from Suryodaya Nagar — attempted to flee but were intercepted. A total of 108kg ganja packed in six bags was recovered, valued at around Rs27 lakh. The seized truck and SUV were worth Rs10 lakh and Rs6 lakh respectively, taking the total haul value to Rs43 lakh. Kadam confirmed that the duo were history sheeters and had been involved in similar crimes in the past as well. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigations are underway to identify local and inter-state links. The operation was carried out under the supervision of inspector Pravin Kale and DCP Kadam.
Business Recorder
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Gold prices soar on global hike
KARACHI: Gold rebounded strongly on Monday as global market again crossed $3,300 per ounce, traders said. Soaring by mammoth gains of Rs7,800 and Rs6,687, gold prices reached Rs350,000 per tola and Rs300,068 per 10 grams, respectively? according to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association. Domestic silver prices grew by Rs43 and Rs27, settling for Rs3,425 per tola and Rs2,936 per 10 grams, respectively, the association added. It is worth noting that the open market may trade gold and silver at rates differing those announced by the association. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
23-year-old MBA student placed under ‘digital arrest' for 6 days by cybercriminals posing as CBI officials, loses 43 lakh
Pune: A 23-year-old MBA student in the city was duped of Rs43 lakh by cybercrooks, who posed as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials and placed him under 'digital arrest' for six days. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident took place in Sept 2024, while the student submitted a complaint application to the cyber police towards the end of April 2025 about the crime. After verification of the same, the Baner police registered an FIR on Saturday. The police said the complainant hails from Tamil Nadu and is pursuing his second-year MBA studies in Pune. Senior inspector Chandrashekhar Sawant of the Baner police further said, "The student took money from his parents and friends and even sold his ornaments to make money transfers as told by the crooks before he realised that it was a fraud." According to the complaint, the crooks called the student and identified themselves as CBI officials from Delhi on Sept 2 last year. They claimed that the victim's Aadhaar card was misused in 50 different cheating cases that were "being probed by the central agency" and said they wanted to verify his identity and bank details. "After making the call under the guise of CBI officials, they also sent the victim a fake arrest warrant from a Delhi court in a bid to frighten him," said Sawant, adding, "Following this, they ordered the victim to download a video call app. As directed, he did so, and the fraudsters then asked him to remain seated in front of his laptop in his hostel room, keeping the video-calling app on. This continued for three days. Later, they promised to settle the case if he paid them some money." The officer said, "The victim agreed to pay and borrowed money as well as sold valuables to gather the funds. He transferred money to three different bank accounts. In all, he was placed under digital arrest for six days. A month later, he realised that it was a scam and he had been cheated. He discussed the issue with his parents and approached the police with his complaint."
