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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Cops use drones to raid illicit liquor dens
Pune: The city police on Saturday used drones to identify and raid illicit liquor dens operating on the Mula-Mutha riverbed in the thick bushes in Loni Kand area. Police teams also destroyed illicit liquor worth Rs 31,630. About 100 police personnel took part in the drive. Deputy commissioner of police (Zone IV) Somay Munde led the raids. "Drones came in handy and were used extensively to scan the riverbed, which has bushes. Illicit liquor den operators used these bushes to set up units." You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune Police will continue to use the drones to ascertain such dens in the area. 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.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Pune police use drones to conduct 'mass raids' on illicit liquor dens
Pune city police identified illicit liquor dens or 'hathbhatti' units at river beds of the Bhima river, and carried out 'mass raids' on them in the early hours of Saturday. Following the raids, police lodged as many as 16 offences against 16 persons who were found to be operating the 'hathbhatti' units, stated a press release issued by deputy commissioner of police (zone 4) Somay Munde. Pune police use drones for 'mass raids' on illicit liquor dens in river bed — Express Pune Resident Editor (@ExpressPune) August 16, 2025 The press release mentioned that 23 police officers, 68 constabulary and a mobile surveillance van (MSV) integrated with drone was used for carrying out the 'mass raids' on illicit liquor dens operating in the hilly region and river beds in the jurisdiction of zone 4 of Pune city police. About 318 liters of 'hathbhatti' estimated at Rs 31630, along with 6.6 liters of country liquor worth Rs 2960 and chemicals of Rs 36,735 used for making illicit liquor, was seized during the raids, the press release stated. DCP Munde said 'Drones were used extensively to scour the river bed particularly in Lonikand area for identifying the Hatbhatti spots'. Pune Police recently received advanced mobile surveillance vans (MSVs) equipped with drone facilities from the state government.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Maharashtra: 19-year-old NEET aspirant ends life after editing scorecard to hide poor marks in Latur; police probe underway
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: A 19-year-old BSc agriculture student from Rajasthan, who was studying in Latur, allegedly ended his life by hanging in his hostel room last week after struggling to cope with his NEET scores. He allegedly edited his scorecard to show 545 marks, but actually scored 170, police said. Latur superintendent of police Somay Munde told TOI, "We have registered a case and also seized his edited NEET scorecard." After student Deepak Kumar, a first-year student at the Agriculture College in Latur, was found hanging in his hostel room on June 19, the police recovered two NEET scorecards — one showing 170 marks and another 'doctored version' displaying 545 marks. Investigations revealed that the fake scorecard was shared by the student on his friends' WhatsApp group, earning him praise before the discrepancy was discovered by some of them. "He allegedly edited the original PDF using a cellphone application to display higher scores. He then allegedly shared the doctored scorecard with his friends," said a senior police officer privy to the investigation. According to the police, the student's edited scorecard raised suspicions due to a 13-digit application number discrepancy and a non-scanning QR code. The police believe the realisation of his forgery likely caused intense emotional distress, contributing to his alleged suicide. The police have ruled out the involvement of any organised racket or external agents in the manipulation. "There is no evidence suggesting that the student procured a fake scorecard from any agency or that he was part of any racket," Inspector Santosh Patil of the Shivajinagar police said. Counsellors familiar with such cases said it was not the first case of students digitally altering mark sheets to cope with the pressure of competitive exams. "Many students fake marks just to pacify parents temporarily or buy time for another attempt," a counsellor at the college said. Deepak gained admission through the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) quota and was known to be preparing simultaneously for NEET alongside his regular college coursework. Police are awaiting a forensic report of the cellphone for further details.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Time of India
NEET aspirant in Latur ends life after editing scorecard to hide poor marks
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A 19-year-old BSc agriculture student from Rajasthan, who was studying in Latur, allegedly ended his life by hanging in his hostel room last week after struggling to cope with his NEET scores. He allegedly edited his scorecard to show 545 marks, but actually scored 170, police said. Latur superintendent of police Somay Munde told TOI, "We have registered a case and also seized his edited NEET scorecard." After student Deepak Kumar, a first-year student at the Agriculture College in Latur, was found hanging in his hostel room on June 19, the police recovered two NEET scorecards — one showing 170 marks and another 'doctored version' displaying 545 marks. Investigations revealed that the fake scorecard was shared by the student on his friends' WhatsApp group, earning him praise before the discrepancy was discovered by some of them. "He allegedly edited the original PDF using a cellphone application to display higher scores. He then allegedly shared the doctored scorecard with his friends," said a senior police officer privy to the investigation. According to the police, the student's edited scorecard raised suspicions due to a 13-digit application number discrepancy and a non-scanning QR code. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 29만원 이벤트 임플란트 더 알아보기 Undo The police believe the realisation of his forgery likely caused intense emotional distress, contributing to his alleged suicide. The police have ruled out the involvement of any organised racket or external agents in the manipulation. "There is no evidence suggesting that the student procured a fake scorecard from any agency or that he was part of any racket," Inspector Santosh Patil of the Shivajinagar police said. Counsellors familiar with such cases said it was not the first case of students digitally altering mark sheets to cope with the pressure of competitive exams. "Many students fake marks just to pacify parents temporarily or buy time for another attempt," a counsellor at the college said. Deepak gained admission through the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) quota and was known to be preparing simultaneously for NEET alongside his regular college coursework. Police are awaiting a forensic report of the cellphone for further details.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Latur police launch initiative to ensure safe spaces for women, senior citizens and commuters
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Latur police has intensified crackdown on people involved in crimes, traffic offences, and public nuisances along key roads within the city limits under the 'Safe Street Project'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative, conceptualised by superintendent of police Somay Munde, focuses on ensuring safe, obstruction-free public spaces, especially for women, senior citizens, and daily commuters. Each police station, including Shivajinagar, MIDC, Gandhi Chowk, and Vivekanand Chowk, has been assigned specific road stretches under the project. "The special drive, aimed at enhancing a sense of safety among citizens and deterring antisocial behaviour, is being implemented across major routes by all city police stations and the traffic department," Munde said. The police are targeting a range of offences, including public consumption of alcohol and drunk driving, chain snatching, robberies, roadside brawls, rash driving, triple-seat riding, celebratory gatherings on roads, harassment of women, group disturbances, and public display of weapons. To ensure the success of the initiative, Somay has tasked additional SP Dr Ajay Devre and sub-divisional police officer (Latur City) Ranjeet Sawant with personally monitoring regular nakabandis, vehicle checks, foot and motorcycle patrolling, and on-ground criminal verifications daily. Between June 1 and June 20, police have registered the following actions under safe Street Project: 13 cases under the Prohibition Act for public drinking, preventive action against 84 individuals under Maharashtra Police Act, 942 cases under Motor Vehicles Act, 24 offences for obstructing public movement, 13 drunk driving cases, 7 cases against shopkeepers for operating beyond permitted hours, and 8 cases for illegal sale of tobacco products. SP Somay said that the drive is part of a larger effort to establish a visible and effective law enforcement presence across Latur's major streets. The initiative may be extended or modified based on its impact and public response.
