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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
MCOCA slapped on 3 history-sheeters for killing man over Rs8,000 loan
Nagpur: The Kotwali police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against three notorious criminals accused of stabbing a man to death over an unpaid loan of Rs8,000. The accused — Rohit Chandekar, Vickey Chandekar, and Neeraj Larokar — are now facing enhanced legal action for allegedly operating as a criminal syndicate, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to Kotwali Police Inspector Ritesh Aher, main accused Rohit Chandekar has 13 criminal cases registered against him, including one at Lakadganj and the rest at Kotwali police station. Neeraj Larokar has eight previous cases, while Vickey Chandekar is named in two, including a non-cognisable offence and a preventive detention case. "Given their criminal backgrounds and their organised way of operating, we have invoked MCOCA considering that these individuals are a threat to society," Aher said. On June 8, Rahul Pandey, who lent Rs8,000 to Chandekar, was lured by Larokar to a footpath near Lakdapool Bus Stand under the pretext of settling the debt. The Chandekar brothers and Larokar allegedly thrashed Pandey and his friends with a baton before Rohit allegedly fatally stabbed him. Despite medical attention at Mayo Hospital, Pandey succumbed to injuries. All three were arrested within a day of the crime. With MCOCA now invoked, police will get up to 180 days to file a comprehensive chargesheet, a significant extension compared to the usual 90-day limit. The invocation of the organised crime law not only strengthens the case against the trio but also underlines the police's intent to dismantle local criminal networks that repeatedly escape harsh punishment.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Retired civic employee duped of Rs8L in KYC update fraud
Pune: A 65-year-old retired Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) employee, now living in Baramati, recently filed a complaint with the Baramati city police after losing Rs8 lakh in a KYC (Know Your Customer) update fraud in April. According to an officer from the Pune Rural police, the woman received a call in April from an unknown individual claiming to be her bank representative. "The caller informed her that she needed to complete her KYC immediately to prevent her bank account from being frozen. This fraudulent call ultimately led to her significant financial loss," the officer said. "The man sent the woman a message regarding completing the process. The woman believed him as the message displayed her bank's logo. The woman then shared the details of her two bank account numbers with the man, along with her debit card details," the officer said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Within a few minutes, Rs8 lakh was siphoned from her two bank accounts. The woman filed an online complaint and following preliminary investigations, a case was registered with the Baramati City police. tnn
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Fake branded footwear worth Rs8.8L seized
Nagpur: Tehsil police on Tuesday exposed a racket behind fake footwear of various brands operating from two shops in the crowded Timki Tinkhambha Chowk area. Duplicate shoes, slippers, and packaging material bearing fake trademarks of branded footwear were seized during the raid. The total value of seized materials is estimated to be Rs8,80,635. The crackdown followed a written complaint submitted by Mahesh Vishnu Kamble (42), an enforcement officer of a private company who had come from Pune. Acting on the input, Tehsil police raided the two shops between 3.20pm and 6pm on July 29. Police found that large quantities of fake branded footwear were being sold. The goods were carefully packaged in boxes with counterfeit brand logos, making them appear original. Offences were registered against Jaykumar Thadani (35), a resident of Khamla Sindhi Colony, Kaivalya Majumdar (33), a resident of Karve Nagar, Wardha Road, and Mayur Wagh (33), a resident of Tandapeth Juni Vasti, Pachpaoli, for allegedly running the illegal operation. Police said the accused were openly selling the counterfeit goods, potentially deceiving hundreds of customers and violating multiple intellectual property laws. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo Sources suspect the trio may be part of a larger supply chain dealing in fake branded products across the city. An offence was registered under Sections 102 and 103 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and Sections 51, 61, 64, and 65 of the Copyright Act. Senior officials confirmed that a probe is underway to trace the origin of the fake goods and uncover other possible links in the chain. Additional raids are likely in the coming days.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Contractors to move HC over ₹90,000 crore pending govt dues
Pune: Frustrated over mounting unpaid bills from state govt, the Builders Association of India's (BAI) state unit has decided to file a writ petition in the Bombay high court seeking recovery of dues worth ₹90,000 crore. The state BAI unit, led by chairman Jagannath Jadhav, recently met deputy chief minister and finance minister Ajit Pawar and public works department (PWD) minister Shivrendra Raje Bhosale to press for clearance of the dues. According to BAI, PWD owes it ₹46,000 crore. "Despite repeated representations and follow-ups over the past one year, the ministers gave no assurance on a payment timeline. We are left with no option but to seek legal recourse," said Anand Gupta, immediate past vice president of BAI, on Tuesday. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Another member, who did not want to be named, said that with the upcoming local elections it is unlikely that govt will clear the dues. "There are sops that have been offered by state govt as schemes and they are busy allocating funds for them. Hence, they are ignoring our demands," the member said. The prolonged delay triggered a financial crisis for contractors, with some unable to pay staff or suppliers. In a tragic incident underscoring the stress, recently one contractor allegedly died by suicide, the member said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo "If govt continues to ignore our plight, more such tragedies may occur," the member said, seeking urgent intervention to avoid a sector-wide collapse. Several departments have pending dues since last year and the association has submitted a break-up to the deputy CM, a statement from BAI said. Apart from PWD, Jal Jeevan Mission has an outstanding of Rs18,000 crore and rural development has Rs8,600 crore among others, the statement said.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Woman nabbed at OR Tambo airport with 10kg of cocaine
The woman was handcuffed on arrival from São Paulo (Brazil) via Doha (Qatar). Gauteng police have arrested a 25-year-old drug trafficker at OR Tambo airport in possession of cocaine with a street value of R4.2 million. The woman was handcuffed on arrival from São Paulo (Brazil), via Doha (Qatar), at Johannesburg's busiest airport on Tuesday. Intelligence Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said an intelligence team comprising Crime Intelligence Counter Narcotics Intel Gauteng, South African Police Service Tactical Team at OR Tambo International Airport Tactical Team, Border Management Authority (BMA), and private security successfully identified and intercepted the Brazilian national shortly after landing. 'A search of the trafficker's luggage led police to uncover about 10kg of cocaine with an estimated value of R4.2 million'. Drug traffickers Mathe said the trafficker was also taken for a medical examination to determine whether cocaine-filled bullets were swallowed. 'Saps continues to record commendable successes in dismantling transnational drug syndicates operating between South Africa and other countries. 'Through targeted intelligence-led operations, more than 25 drug traffickers have been arrested since the beginning of the year at this port of entry,' Mathe said. Gauteng police have a arrested a 25-year-old drug trafficker cocaine with a street value of R4.2 million. The woman was handcuffed on arrival from São Paulo (Brazil) via Doha (Qatar) @TheCitizen_News — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) July 29, 2025 ALSO READ: OR Tambo International now a hub for drug mules — expert South African woman arrested On Sunday, two people from Brazil and South Africa were charged in Indonesia for allegedly trying to smuggle four kilograms of drugs into Bali. The pair were travelling separately when they were arrested on 13 July at the resort island's international airport and could face the death penalty if found guilty. Made Sinar Subawa, from the local anti-narcotics agency, told a news conference that the South African woman was arrested after arriving from Singapore on the same day with nearly one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine allegedly hidden in her clothing. 'Based on the interrogation, she confessed that she was ordered to carry the meth from Johannesburg to Bali, to be delivered to someone in Bali.' More arrests This is not the first case of South African women being arrested in foreign countries for drug smuggling. Mauritius has seen multiple arrests of South African women involved in drug trafficking. A South African woman was arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs with an estimated value of Rs8 million (just over R3.3 million) at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport in Mauritius on 17 September 2019. ALSO READ: Police arrest Nigerian drug mule at OR Tambo International Airport
