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Shrinivas Deshpande
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Maha witnessed 34 deaths during police encounters from 2017 to 2022

Separately, Rai informed in the Lok Sabha (LS) in August last year that 80 custodial deaths were reported from Maharashtra between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2023

According to senior officers, most of these encounters took place in Gadchiroli where the menace of Maoism continues to be tackled by the state forces. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:44 AM IST

Burglar drills hole in wall of finance firm, held

Chakan police on Sunday arrested a man who broke into a private finance company by drilling a hole in its wall

Chakan police on Sunday arrested a man who broke into a private finance company by drilling a hole in its wall. (HT)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 06:30 AM IST

Two held for murder of man over business rivalry

The deceased and his brother accused Pravin were in the silver business. Pravin suspected that his brother was trying to influence his customers which was affecting his business

A case has been registered at Gokul Shirgaon police station. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:04 AM IST

Beed police arrest two from Pune who planned to circulate fake notes

As per police, Manish Kshirsagar, the lynchpin of the counterfeit currency racket had supplied fake currency notes to Gaikwad to circulate them in Pune

As per the deal between him and Kshirsagar, for each lot of counterfeit currency notes worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh, Gaikwad would get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:44 AM IST

FIR against 30 mandals for noise level violations during Ganeshotsav 

Cases were registered for noise level violations during the Ganesh Festival this year, however, no case was filed for the use of laser beams

As per the data shared by Pune City Police, from September 7 to 17, police filed six non-cognizable offences apart from the 30 cases.  (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:38 AM IST

Man Kills friend for informing wife about his drinking habit 

Police said the accused and the deceased were good friends, however, the deceased Mane complained to Labde’s wife and mother about his drinking habit

Angered by Mane’s interference, the two accused planned to kill him. They both went to Mane’s residence and hit him with an iron rod on his head, leading to his death.   (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:30 AM IST

Police arrest man for murder in Karvenagar  

Police said late on Friday, accused Kokane visited Nivangune’s house and stabbed him with a sharp weapon

According to the FIR, the accused is a close friend of the deceased’s wife, and the deceased suspected that Kokare was having an affair with his wife. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:16 AM IST

At least 10 drown to death in separate incidents across Maha during Ganesh Visarjan

In another incident in Ahmednagar district, two youths drowned in the Saklai Talab, Vilad village. The victims were identified as Ajinkya Navale and Ketan Shinde

he duo was helping immerse a household Ganpati idol when they drowned in the talab. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:52 AM IST

Emotions, protests mark 28.45-hour immersion procession

The duration could not be reduced much despite police efforts and mandals like Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati taking out the idol for immersion early

The traditional procession, which began at 10.15 am on Tuesday from Belbaug Chowk, concluded at Alka Talkies Chowk by 3 pm on Wednesday, before heading to the riverbanks for immersion. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:48 AM IST

On-record criminal opens fire outside Phoenix mall, arrested 

During the police investigation, it was revealed that at the time of the construction of the mall, Shinde supplied a few labourers at the site

As per police, nobody was injured in this incident. Police said Shinde was earlier booked under IPC sections 324, 34, 392, 323, and 506 at Wakad police stations.  (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:42 AM IST

Jilted lover kills woman after she marries another man

PUNE A jilted lover killed a woman after she married another person in Vishrantwadi area on Tuesday

Jilted lover killed a woman after she married another person in Vishrantwadi area on Tuesday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Primary teacher from Bihar arrested in Bavdhan murder case

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested primary teacher from Bihar and his friend for alleged murder of nursery owner in Bavdhan area

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested primary teacher from Bihar and his friend for alleged murder of nursery owner in Bavdhan area. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:24 AM IST

Businessman injured in firing incident; third in three days

In the third incident in a row, a construction material supplier was injured in a daylight firing reported at Kondhwa

In the third incident in a row, a construction material supplier was injured in a daylight firing reported at Kondhwa. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:16 AM IST

126 mobile police teams to monitor noise levels during Ganesh immersion procession

According to the police, mobile noise level meter teams will be strategically located at important roads like Laxmi Road, Kumthekar Road, Tilak Road and other places

The immersion procession on the last day of the Ganesh festival attracts large crowds and features a range of DJ music and other celebratory sounds. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 06:38 AM IST

Only 164 cases registered against Pune Ganesh mandals for noise pollution in last 5 years

Last year, during the Ganesh festival, many people suffered health issues due to the impact of high decibel noise

The highest number of cases 108 were registered in 2023, followed by 42 cases in 2019, 8 cases in 2022, 5 cases in 2020 and 1 case in 2021. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 06:22 AM IST

Pune traffic police announce traffic diversions for Ganesh Visarjan

A procession is set to take place within the city on September 17 at around 9 am from Laxmi Road, Kumthekar Road, Tilak road etc

Pune city traffic police announced there is a ban on entry of heavy vehicles in the city for almost 48 hours on September 17 -18. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:14 AM IST

One killed, another injured in open firing at Haveli

Pune rural police have arrested eight persons and booked over twenty for opening firing in which one person died and another was injured

Pune rural police have arrested eight persons and booked over twenty for opening firing in which one person died and another was injured. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:22 AM IST

As Pune sees surge in illegal gun trade, police crackdown on supply chain

Gun violence is rising in Pune, linked to illegal firearms from neighboring states. Recent police busts reveal a thriving illegal arms trade.

The growing number of firing incidents in Pune has exposed the flourishing illegal firearms trade. (HT)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:32 AM IST

Pune police ask Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh Mandal to start procession by 4 pm

In 2023, processions lasted long for 30.25 hours, in 2022 it took 31 hours. So, police are making efforts to minimise the procession time

As per the routine, Manache Ganpati usually starts at 9 am, but considering the gaps in between two procession the police has asked Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh Mandal to start procession early. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:14 AM IST

Man held for kidnap, murder of 3-year-old relative in Pune

The Ahmednagar police on September 7 arrested a man for kidnapping and murder of three-year-old old son of his brother-in-law over family disputes, police said

The accused confessed to his crime and the police recovered the body after a search operation covering 30 km of maize crop on Friday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:48 AM IST

Four, including two kids, die in road accident at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

According to the police, the deceased were residents of Shivne area in Pune and were returning from Amravati to the city in their private car after the naming ceremony of the toddler

The incident took place near Limbe Jalgaon Toll Plaza at Gangapur taluka at around 3.15 pm on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:16 AM IST

Toddler dies after falling into water tank  

As per the complaint filed by Mukeshkumar Chauhan, father of the deceased, there is construction work going on, and while playing, his daughter fell into an underground tank

On Monday a case was filed against the accused at Lonikand police station under BNS section 106(1).  (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 10:23 PM IST

Author booked for hurting religious sentiments

Laxmi Puri police station filed a case on Monday based on a complaint filed by Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha district head Sandeep Nivrutti Sasane

The Kolhapur police have lodged a first information report (FIR) against journalist and author Dnyanesh Maharao for making derogatory comments on Hindu deities. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 10:22 PM IST

One killed after speeding tempo rams several vehicles 

As per the complaint filed by Anuja Deshpande, a resident of Karvenagar, a speeding tempo hit her car from the rear at Dashbhuja Ganpati Chowk

The complainant claimed Ashish Pawar (26), the driver of the tempo was heavily drunk during the accident and could not even stand properly.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 07:12 AM IST

Can government ads and financial help revive Maharashtra’s dying Touring Talkies? 

Once vibrant touring talkies in Maharashtra face decline due to multiplexes and OTT platforms. A government initiative aims to revive this cultural tradition.

Neeraj Kamble, 55, from Deulgaon Raja in Buldhana district, faces a similar fate. His Anand Touring Talkies, once a thriving business in the Vidarbha region, is barely holding on. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:14 AM IST

Woman arrested for stabbing husband to death 

Police said the deceased was working as a security guard and his wife Hira Kirpa Bista (42) was working as a housemaid

Police said neighbouring people called the police and informed them about the murder. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 05:44 AM IST

Sambhajinagar police arrest seven involved in triple murder at Ferozepur

Pune police arrested six suspects linked to a triple murder in Ferozepur, Punjab, after a pre-dawn operation. They were apprehended in a high-speed chase.

The suspects stopped several times for tea before reaching the tunnel, unaware of the police trap. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 06:12 AM IST

Collector orders total dry days during Ganesh festival at certain areas

Pune district collector late Thursday evening issued an order to observe dry days on all 10 days of the Ganesh Festival in areas falling under the Khadak, Vishrambaug and Faraskhana police station limits

Pune district collector late Thursday evening issued an order to observe dry days on all 10 days of the Ganesh Festival in areas falling under the Khadak, Vishrambaug and Faraskhana police station limits. (vectomart - stock.adobe.com (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:04 AM IST

Police deploy 6500 police personnel for Ganesh Festival

The number of mandals celebrating the festival has gone up this year, with 3,798 Ganesh mandals celebrating the festival along with 6,64,257 household idols

During the festival, 182 officers and 1100 home guards from outside units – are being deployed. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:34 AM IST

Police file harbouring offender application in Andekar case

According to the CP, parts of these sections are also in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) but not in the earlier Indian Penal Code (IPC). The police also plan to invoke MCOCA against the accused

CP said that they plan to treat the detained three minors as adult. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:36 AM IST
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