Mumbai Crime Branch: News
Tusshar Kapoor gets ₹5cr extortion threat in Bishnoi gang's name
Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor has reportedly received a threatening phone call from someone claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller allegedly demanded a ransom of ₹5 crore.
Tiger Shroff firing: 3 accused sent to police custody
The three main accused in the recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff were presented before the Esplanade Court in Mumbai on Wednesday. The court has remanded them to police custody till October 31, 2026.
Student who died by suicide apologized to IIT-Bombay for cheating
Sahil Wakode, the second-year BTech student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, who died by suicide after he was caught cheating last month, reportedly admitted to his mistake in a written statement.
IIT-Bombay suicide: Professor at center of row sent on leave
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has placed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla on leave amid an ongoing probe into BTech student Sahil Wakode's suicide.
No record of student complaining to SC/ST cell: IIT-Bombay professor
IIT Bombay professor Rajkumar Pant has rejected allegations against his colleague, Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, in connection with the suicide of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode.
IIT Bombay director signs 18-point charter after 3-day student protest
IIT Bombay Director Professor Shireesh Kedare has signed an 18-point charter of demands after three days of student protests.
Fake PMO official arrested over Modi security scare duped: Lawyer
Rohan Parekh, the man arrested for allegedly impersonating a Prime Minister's Office (PMO) official, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, has been remanded in police custody till September 11.
Rohit Shetty receives death threat, caller demands ₹20cr ransom: Report
Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty received a death threat from an unidentified caller on Saturday morning, reported NDTV.
BMC official suspended for duping Jaaved Jaaferi's wife of ₹16.24cr
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has suspended Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Patil of the K-North ward over allegations that he cheated Habiba Jaaferi, Bollywood actor Jaaved Jaaferi's wife, of ₹16.24 crore.
Rohit Shetty shooting case: 14th accused arrested from UP
The Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF), has apprehended the 14th accused in the case of the shooting incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence.
Ranveer Singh threat case: Lookout circular issued against Harry Boxer
The Mumbai Crime Branch has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Harichandra, also known as Harry Boxer, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Bishnoi gang member Harry Boxer asked ₹10cr from Ranveer: Report
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh was threatened with an extortion demand of ₹10 crore earlier this month.
Rohit Shetty's house shooting: Accused was promised ₹15L
In a significant development in the case of the recent shooting incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence, it has been revealed that the accused, Deepak Sharma, was allegedly promised a sum of ₹15 lakh by an absconding suspect named Shubham Lonkar.
After Ranveer, Salman Khan's associate receives threat email demanding crores
A close associate of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly received a threatening email demanding crores of rupees.
5th suspect arrested in Rohit Shetty house shooting case
In a significant development, the Mumbai Crime Branch has apprehended a fifth suspect in the shooting incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence.
Rohit Shetty case: Vehicle used in shooting sourced from Pune
The Honda Dio scooter used in the recent shooting incident outside director Rohit Shetty's residence was procured from Pune.
Drug trafficker claims he arranged raves for Bollywood stars, politicians
Mohammad Salim Mohammad Suhail Shaikh, a drug trafficker recently deported from the UAE, has made shocking claims about supplying drugs at rave parties attended by Bollywood celebrities and politicians.
Fake student stays at IIT-Bombay for weeks—how he was arrested
A 22-year-old man, Bilal Ahmad Teli, was arrested last week for posing as a student at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay).
Mumbai: Saif Ali Khan stabbed in robbery attempt, hospitalized
In a shocking incident, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was reportedly stabbed by an intruder who broke into his Bandra (West) home around 2:30am on Thursday, reported Hindustan Times.
How Baba Siddique murder accused used hotspot to avoid tracking
Akashdeep Gill, a prime suspect in the Baba Siddique murder case, has disclosed his secret communication plan to the Mumbai Crime Branch.
Baba Siddique's main shooter waited outside hospital to 'confirm' death
In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai police arrested the main shooter of Baba Siddique on November 10 from Nanpara in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district.
After Baba Siddique, Bishnoi gang targeted another Pune leader: Police
The Mumbai Crime Branch has unearthed a plan by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to kill a high-ranking unnamed political leader from Pune.
Who's Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol, wanted by the NIA
Anmol Bishnoi, alias "Bhanu," has been making headlines daily nowadays, and not for good reasons.
'He's progressing well': Anupam Kher updates on Govinda's gunshot injury
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently updated fans about the health of fellow Bollywood star and Shiv Sena leader, Govinda.
After Siddiqui's murder, Salman to shoot 'Sikandar' with extra security
Despite the ongoing probe into the murder of his close friend-politician Baba Siddiqui and threats to his life, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has refused to stop the shooting of his upcoming film Sikandar.
Why Mumbai Police can't get gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's custody
The Mumbai Crime Branch is finding it difficult to get custody of infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is lodged at the Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat.
Baba Siddique murder: Accused not minor, bone ossification test reveals
A bone ossification test has established that Dharmaraj Kashyap, one of the accused in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, is not a minor as he had claimed.
'Threats have come earlier also': Salman's bodyguard Shera's shocking claim
Shera, the long-time bodyguard of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, recently spoke about the shocking firing incident that occurred outside the actor's residence in April.
Bullets fired outside AP Dhillon's house; Bishnoi-Godara gang takes responsibility
A shooting incident was reported outside renowned Punjabi singer and rapper AP Dhillon's home in Canada on Sunday.
'Heard cracker-like sound': Salman Khan recounts April firing incident
Actor Salman Khan and his family were targeted in a shooting attempt that transpired at his Bandra residence in April.
₹25L bounty: Bishnoi Gang plotted Sidhu Moosewala-style attack on Salman
Mumbai Police recently filed a chargesheet against five members of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, arrested in connection with the Salman Khan house firing case.
'Will kill him': Rajasthan man arrested for threatening Salman Khan
Banwarilal Laturlal Gujar (25), a man from Boarda village in Rajasthan, has been arrested by the Mumbai Cyber Police for threatening to kill Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
Ex-cafe manager, accomplices, rob owner posing as crime branch officers
Six men impersonating crime branch officers allegedly robbed a cafe owner in Mumbai's Sion area of ₹25 lakh, an official said on Thursday.
Update: Gangster Rohit Godara named in Salman Khan firing case
The Mumbai Crime Branch has registered a case against gangster Rohit Godara in last month's shooting incident at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence.
Salman firing case: Anuj Thapan dies by suicide in custody
In the recent development regarding the Salman Khan house firing incident, one of the suspects, Anuj Thapan, has reportedly died of suicide while in police custody.
Mahadev betting case: Sahil Khan was arrested after 1,800km journey
After a daring four-day, 1,800-kilometer journey spanning five states, actor and fitness influencer Sahil Khan's escapade to evade arrest in the Mahadev betting app case met an abrupt end recently.
Mumbai Police recover firearm, cartridges in Salman Khan shooting case
Just a day after commencing the search in the Tapi River for the firearm involved in the shooting incident outside Salman Khan's Mumbai residence, the Mumbai Police have made a significant discovery.
Police search Tapi for firearm in Salman Khan shooting case
The Mumbai Crime Branch is currently probing a shooting incident that transpired outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence a week ago.
Salman's case: Man detained for booking cab under Lawrence's name
Following the arrest of two suspects in the Salman Khan firing incident, the Mumbai Crime Branch has detained a 20-year-old man, Rohit Tyagi, from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, reported ANI.
Salman Khan firing case: 2 men who opened fire arrested
Two individuals, identified as Vicky Sahab Gupta (24) and Sagar Shrijogendra Pal (21) have been arrested by Bhuj Police and handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch following a shooting incident outside Bollywood star Salman Khan's residence.
Mumbai: Gang, demanding Rs. 100 crore for minister post, busted
Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested four men, who allegedly demanded Rs. 100 crore from an MLA for a ministerial post in the newly-formed Maharashtra cabinet.
Was Karan Johar on Lawrence Bishnoi's hit list for extortion?
An alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang—Siddhesh Kamble aka Saurabh Mahakal—revealed that filmmaker Karan Johar was a target of the gang's alleged plan of extortion, as per a police officer.
Man arrested for cheating by offering roles in films
A 47-year-old man has been arrested by the Cyber Police Station of the Mumbai crime branch for cheating a businessman of Rs. 32.69 lakh by offering a lead role to his daughter in a film, a police official said on Tuesday.
Shakti Mills gangrape convict and aide held for stabbing man
A convict in the 2013 Shakti Mills gangrape case in Mumbai and his associate were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stabbing and injuring a man in Mumbai over drugs, a police official said.
Kapil Sharma files complaint against car designer Dilip Chhabria
Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma filed a complaint against car designer Dilip Chhabria on Thursday for reportedly taking Rs. 5.7 crore from him and not delivering his vanity van against the payment.
Mumbai: Man blackmails Bollywood actor's daughter; arrested
A 25-year-old man has been arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for allegedly blackmailing and trying to extort money from a Bollywood actor's daughter.
Popular singer Udit Narayan receives death threats, seeks cops' help
Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan sought help from the anti-extortion cell (AEC) of the Mumbai crime branch after receiving numerous death threats.
Mumbai: AK-56 seized from Dawood gang member's house; wife arrested
An AK-56 rifle has been seized from the house of a member of Dawood Ibrahim gang in suburban Goregaon in Mumbai.
Man impersonated Salman's brother-in-law to extract money; held
The Mumbai Police on Tuesday took into custody a 27-year-old man named Harshal Sudhakar Bhalerao for posing as Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma on social media.
Mumbai local train's status to be available on Google Maps
The Western Railways (WR) is going to approach Google to link trains with Google Maps which will enable commuters to check live status and position of local trains on the maps.