Articles by Sameera Kapoor Munshi
Over 400 evacuated from dam near Digha
The unkempt dam, constructed in 1912, belongs to the railways while the land is owned by the forest department
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Parents blame police for delayed action in daughter’s murder at Shil Phata Temple
The parents of a married woman, who was allegedly gang-raped and murdered at a temple in Shil Phata, claim their daughter would be alive today if the NRI police had acted promptly
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Mastermind of 60 cyber frauds arrested by Navi Mumbai cyber cops
The cyber police station of the Navi Mumbai police had issued a lookout notice against Italia, and he was apprehended at Surat airport on June 26, when he arrived from Dubai
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Retired RBI manager loses ₹4.40 crore in online trading fraud
A retired RBI manager in Navi Mumbai lost ₹4.40 crore of her life savings to online scamsters posing as stock market experts.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 08:16 AM IST
28-year-old dies during birthday celebrations
A birthday celebration turned out to be deadly for Juinagar resident Raj Sanjay Sangre, 28, who drowned while spending time with his friend at an under-construction building site on Tuesday
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Gang that duped people in the name of cheap gold busted, 7 arrested
Navi Mumbai Crime Branch busts gang of 7 who lured buyers on social media with fake gold offers, executing deals with false police raids, robbing ₹13 lakh.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Tourists, trekkers evacuated amid heavy rain, Raigad Fort closed till July 31
Raigad witnessed cloudburst-like rain and tourists visiting Raigad Fort got stuck in the strong current on Sunday. In a video that is going viral on the internet, the tourists can be seen climbing down holding each other and taking support of the fort walls
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Man wanted for multiple crimes in UP arrested by Panvel Police
Navi Mumbai police arrest Gautam Nirman Gaud, wanted in multiple murder cases in UP, after 2 years on the run. Transferred to Taloja jail for extradition.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Surveyor crushed under container in Uran, crane operator booked for negligence
Police booked a crane operator for death by negligence in Navi Mumbai after an incident that killed a surveyor. Another case involved a man falling to his death in an under-construction building.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Man transfers friend’s life savings into his own account, hours after his death
The police registered the FIR following a complaint lodged by the wife of the deceased on Friday, alleging that the friend transferred her husband’s entire lifetime within hours of his death last year
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:22 AM IST
53-year-old traffic cop run over by dumper
As per the first information report (FIR), Karle was returning home with his wife when crossing the Temode village beneath the Mumbai-Pune expressway when the dumper rammed into his bike
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Two killed in separate road accidents in Navi Mumbai
Two individuals died in separate road accidents in Navi Mumbai. Manish Shelke, 26, died in an electric scooter accident, while Nilesh Shejwal, 40, died in a car collision with a parked dumper.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 08:34 AM IST
3 Rizvi College pupils, 1 Siddharth College student drown in Khalapur reservoir
At around 2.30pm, 18-year-old Eklavya Singh, a resident of Nalasopara, drowned in the waters, prompting three other students to jump in to try and to save him
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:16 PM IST
Prompt action by cops, fire brigade saves trekkers stranded near Adai waterfall
Police officials reiterated that trekking and playing around waterfalls were strictly restricted during the monsoon
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Worker stabs employer to death over unpaid dues
Saddam Hussain Ansari, 30, arrested for murdering employer over unpaid dues in Navi Mumbai. Accused demanded immediate payment of ₹1,250, leading to fatal confrontation.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Man arrested for trying to kidnap, molest 9-year-old
A 35-year-old man arrested in Navi Mumbai for attempting to abduct and molest a 9-year-old girl. The victim identified the accused from CCTV footage.
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:12 AM IST
2 minor friends behind the death of a 17-year-old
17-year-old boy drowns in Navi Mumbai quarry due to prank by friends, leading to culpable homicide case. Friends tried to cover up the crime.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Three killed in separate road crashes in Navi Mumbai, Uran
Three killed in separate road accidents in Navi Mumbai and Uran. Rash driving by trailer, dumper, and trailer driver led to the fatalities.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Fake bank manager dupes MRISMC of ₹54 crore
Man posing as UCO bank manager dupes MRISMC in Navi Mumbai of ₹54 crore by suggesting FD investments, using fake receipts. Police investigating the scam.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Kharghar faces 18-hour power cut, relief at last
Kharghar residents in Mumbai faced an 18-hour power cut due to a major fault, affecting sectors 16, 17, 18, 15, and 19, causing frustration and inconvenience.
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Drunken man kills 5-month-old daughter in fight with wife
A heavily intoxicated man, enraged after an argument with his wife, killed their 5-month-old daughter by slamming her onto the floor in the early hours of Sunday
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:58 AM IST
One dead, two injured in high-speed crash on Palm Beach Road
One dead, two injured in a high-speed accident on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. Driver lost control, causing vehicle to crash over divider. Driver booked for negligence.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 06:38 AM IST
API, police constable arrested for accepting bribe of ₹40,000
API and constable from Koparkhairane police station arrested by Navi Mumbai ACB for accepting ₹40,000 bribe to go easy in a cheating case against a relative.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Two fisherwomen in Navi Mumbai flung off speeding BEST bus
Two fisherwomen in Navi Mumbai were flung out of a running BEST bus due to a sharp turn by the driver, sustaining serious injuries.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Two tempo drivers killed in separate hit-and-run incidents in Navi Mumbai
Two individuals died in two separate hit-and-run cases in Navi Mumbai. In the first case, a tempo driver was killed when another tempo driver lost control of his vehicle and ran over him while he was resting in front of his parked vehicle
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 07:02 AM IST
25-year-old banker dies after trailer rams her two-wheeler
The deceased, Riya Vikram Upalkar, was heading home in the afternoon on Monday when a trailer transporting nitrogen gas rammed her two-wheeler at a traffic junction on a service road adjacent to the Thane-Belapur Road at Turbhe
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Girl’s brother, father kill her boyfriend; 1 detained
24-year-old man detained for killing his sister’s boyfriend with father's help in Navi Mumbai. FIR filed after aunt's complaint. Manhunt launched for father.
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 08:12 AM IST
20-year-old man, two minor girls arrested for killing Mauritian national
While the man, identified as Sayyed Mustakeen Khan, was arrested late at night on Sunday, and remanded in police custody till May 22, the girls were apprehended on Monday morning and sent to a children’s home in Bhiwandi
Updated on May 21, 2024 06:54 AM IST
13-yr-old boy impregnates elder sister, booked
13-year-old Mumbai boy booked for raping and impregnating his 15-year-old sister. Case under IPC and POCSO Act
Updated on May 20, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Parsik Hill dead body: Mauritian man who came to India for employment murdered
Body of Mauritius citizen, Navin Kumar Baboo, found in Mumbai ditch. Suspected murder, head smashed with stone. Son working, father still job hunting.
Updated on May 20, 2024 07:14 AM IST
