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Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
Mule account holder held from Panvel in digital arrest fraud case
1 2 Pune: A mule account holder, husband of a sarpanch, was arrested from a house in Panvel around 4.30am on Friday in connection with the Rs6.3 crore digital arrest fraud. The suspect has been identified as Tushar Harischandra Wajantri (28), a resident of Roha in Raigarh district. His wife is the sarpanch of a nearby village. The cyber police of Pune zeroed in on Wajantri in the case of online fraudsters cheating a top executive with a Mumbai-based software company in November last year by impersonating as CBI officials. He was kept under digital arrest for five days in his Pashan residence under the pretext of verifying and investigating a bogus money laundering case against him. A police team comprising senior inspector Swapnali Shinde, and police constables Janavi Bhandekar, Sandeep Pawar, Sandeep Yadav, Raju Chavan, and Satish Mandhare studied the money trail of the case. "We soon realised that Rs20 lakh out of the Rs6.3 crore was transferred to Wajantri's current account. He runs a small construction business," Shinde said. "Wajantri had given his current account as a mule account against commission to his handlers, the masterminds of digital arrest scams. A study of his bank account revealed that it received money from various bank accounts across India. A total of Rs4.27 crore was deposited in his account," she said. "Wajantri's father is on the run. We are searching for him," Shinde said. "The Kerala, Bihar and West Bengal police were also searching for Wajantri in connection with digital arrest cases registered there. About two months ago, the Kerala police visited Roha and went to his residence. He lef his home thereafter and kept changing his location. We managed to track him down in a house at Panvel," Shinde said.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra Reclaims Raghuji Bhosale's Historic Sword in London Auction for Rs47.15 Lakh
1 2 3 4 5 6 Nagpur: In a proud moment for Maharashtra, the state govt successfully acquired the historic sword of Maratha warrior Raghuji Bhosale I at an international auction in London on Tuesday. The acquisition, which includes the cost of the auction, handling, transport, and insurance, amounted to Rs47.15 lakh, announced cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar at a press conference in Mumbai. Calling it a proud moment for the state, Shelar credited chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for leading a rapid and coordinated response to secure the prized artefact, including contacting the Indian embassy in London and securing the sword through mediated auction. "This is the first time our govt retrieved such a significant historical object from abroad," Shelar said. TOI had reported on April 28 that the sword linked to Raghuji Bhonsle I was listed for auction at Sotheby's London as part of a high-profile collection of arms and armour. The listing described it as an 18th-century khanda, with an estimated value between £6,000 and £8,000 (roughly Rs6.3 to Rs8.4 lakh). On Monday, Mudhoji Bhosale, currently residing in Nagpur and a descendant of Raghuji Raje, had written to the Prime Minister, home minister, chief minister, and culture minister, urging them to ensure the sword returns to Maharashtra, its rightful home. Following the letter, sources confirmed that a phone call took place between Mudhoji and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at 1.50am on April 29 to discuss the matter. Mudhoji is also expected to address the media at a press conference on Wednesday. Fadnavis said in a tweet, "I'm happy to share that the Maharashtra govt successfully brought back the historic sword of Raghuji Bhosale from a London auction. This priceless treasure, tied to the proud legacy of Nagpur and the Maratha Empire, will now return home. Thanks to the swift action by our cultural affairs team, this rare symbol of valour and heritage comes back where it belongs — in Maharashtra." The sword is a rare example of the Maratha 'Firang' type — a straight, single-edged European blade with an intricately crafted Mulheri Ghat hilt, adorned in gold and wrapped in green cloth. Most notably, the sword bears a Devanagari inscription in gold: 'Srimant Raghoji Bhosale Senasahib Subha Firang', marking it as a personal weapon of Raghuji Bhosale I. Experts believe the sword may have been taken out of the country during British looting after the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817, when the East India Company defeated the Nagpurkar Bhosales and seized valuable artefacts from their treasury. Raghuji Bhosale I (1695–1755) was a key military leader under Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and the founder of the Bhosale dynasty of Nagpur. His military campaigns helped expand the Maratha Empire into Bengal, Odisha, and parts of South India. He was honoured with the title 'Senasahibsubha' for his service. "This sword is not just a weapon — it is a symbol of Maratha legacy, resilience, and pride," Shelar said. Sotheby's which conducted the auction on Tuesday, said on its portal that the basket-hilt sword (khanda) was sold for £38,100. Raje Mudhoji Bhonsle of the Nagpur royal family congratulated and thanked the Maharashtra government for acquiring the sword. His representatives also took part in the bidding process on his behalf and had bid up to Rs35 lakh, the member of the erstwhile royal family told the media.
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Mustafa probe uncovers drugs network
Sahir Hasan, the son of a popular TV star, who is in police custody in connection with the brutal murder of Mustafa Amir, has made startling confessions. According to the Specialized Investigation Unit (SIU) police, Sahir Hasan, son of TV star Sajid Hasan, has disclosed that both Mustafa Amir, and his suspected murderer Armughan, used to buy drugs from him. Investigators revealed that on January 2, Mustafa Amir acquired two grams of drugs from Sahir Hasan on credit. Later, on January 15, Armughan and Shiraz visited him and bought an ounce of drugs worth Rs350,000. During investigation, Sahir revealed an extensive drug trafficking network. According to SIU officials, the suspect disclosed that the drugs originate from Colombia and are smuggled into Pakistan via California. They arrive in Islamabad and Lahore through courier services. Two brothers, operating through the dark web, orchestrate these shipments and coordinate deliveries in Pakistan. One of their cousins facilitates the final distribution in Karachi. Sahir also revealed that one of the most expensive drugs in this network is called 'Alien Leap,' commonly known as 'Jungle Boy.' The price of this potent drug is Rs12,000 per gram. Further investigations revealed that Sahir earns huge profits from drug trafficking. He reportedly sells up to six pounds of drugs monthly, earning an estimated Rs6.3 million. Police recovered 557 grams of narcotics from his possession, valued at over Rs8.3 million. Sahir admitted to running this illicit trade for two and a half years. Police investigators are now widening their probe to dismantle this network and arrest other people involved in the drug trade and Mustafa Amir's murder.
