Mumbai Police: News

15 Apr 2024

Maharashtra Police

Salman Khan firing case: Police track down shooters' bike owner

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is in buzz after two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle targeted the actor's Bandra residence on Sunday.

14 Apr 2024

Salman Khan

Gunshots fired near Salman Khan's Bandra residence; Mumbai police investigate

In a startling incident, gunshots were reportedly heard near the Mumbai residence of famed Bollywood actor Salman Khan early Sunday morning.

11 Apr 2024

Krunal Pandya

Hardik Pandya cheated of ₹4.3 crore, stepbrother arrested 

Vaibhav Pandya, the stepbrother of cricketers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, was arrested by Mumbai Police in a cheating and forgery case, ANI said on Thursday.

04 Apr 2024

Indian Navy

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police 

Indian Navy on Thursday said it had handed over to the Mumbai Police nine pirates who were captured in an operation near Somalia last week.

27 Mar 2024

Munawar Faruqui

Mumbai hookah bar raid: Comedian Munawar Faruqui among 14 detained

Munawar Faruqui, a stand-up comedian and winner of Bigg Boss 17, was one of 14 individuals apprehended by Mumbai Police during a raid at a local hookah bar.

10 Feb 2024

Murder

Cops believe Shiv Sena leader's murder was planned: Here's why

The Mumbai Police reportedly suspect that the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was planned a long time ago by the accused, Mauris Noronha.

09 Feb 2024

Mumbai

Who was 'Mauris Bhai'? Man who shot Shiv Sena leader

Abhishek Ghosalkar, former corporator of Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot dead in Mumbai during a Facebook live on Thursday, allegedly by his old rival Mauris Noronha, who later shot himself fatally.

27 Jan 2024

Eknath Shinde

Maratha quota stir: Government accepts demands, Jarange Patil ends protest

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has called off his hunger strike and protest after meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

31 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

There will be blasts: Mumbai Police receives threat call

A high alert has been issued in Mumbai, Maharashtra, after the Mumbai Police received a call on Saturday threatening bomb attacks in the city amid New Year celebrations.

17 Dec 2023

Bombay High Court

Actor accuses JSW MD Sajjan Jindal of rape; FIR registered  

The Mumbai Police has filed an FIR against steel baron and managing director of JSW Group Sajjan Jindal after a 30-year-old female actor accused him of rape, Business Today reported.

20 Nov 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai: Woman's body found inside suitcase in Kurla, probe launched

In a shocking incident, the dead body of a woman was reportedly found stuffed in a suitcase in the Kurla area of Mumbai on Sunday.

19 Nov 2023

Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra: Man booked for passing obscene comment against CM Shinde

The Mumbai Police has filed a case against an individual for allegedly passing an obscene remark on social media against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

29 Oct 2023

Kerala

Delhi, Mumbai on high alert after serial blasts in Kerala

Following the serial explosions in Kerala on Sunday at the convention center of a Christian group at Kochi's Kalamassery, security has been beefed up in Delhi and Mumbai.

07 Oct 2023

Narendra Modi

Pay Rs. 500cr or we'll assassinate Modi: NIA receives email

Security agencies are on high alert after an email allegedly threatened to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi and blow up the cricket stadium named after him in Ahmedabad, which is scheduled to host several 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup matches.

05 Aug 2023

Indian Penal Code

BMC COVID-19 centre scam: Ex-Mumbai mayor, other civic officials booked

The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police on Saturday registered a case against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar in connection with the alleged COVID-19 center scam.

29 Jul 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai: Chabad House's images retrieved from terror suspects; high alert

The Mumbai Police is on a high alert after Google images of Chabad House in Colaba—a Jewish community center—were on Saturday retrieved from two terror suspects arrested for plotting an attack in Rajasthan, said reports.

29 Jun 2023

Sushant Singh Rajput

Key evidence found in #SSRDeathCase: Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

It's been three years since late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's untimely death, and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is still probing the case of his alleged suicide.

Sexual harassment case: 'TMKOC' producer Asit Kumarr Modi booked

The Mumbai Police has filed a case against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumarr Modi, said reports.

10 Jun 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai murder: Accused searched internet for ways to dispose body

While investigating the murder of Sarawasti Vaidya—a 32-year-old woman who was allegedly killed and chopped into pieces by her live-in partner in Mumbai's Mira Road—the police found the main accused Manoj Ramesh Sane searched the internet to find ways to dispose of of the body.

09 Jun 2023

Bollywood Life

Tiger Shroff's mother Ayesha Shroff duped of Rs. 58 lakh

Film producer and former model Ayesha Shroff has filed a case of cheating at Mumbai's Santacruz Police Station against one Alan Fernandes.

09 Jun 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai murder: Accused claims 'daughter-like' victim was 'very possessive'

Manoj Ramesh Sane, accused of murdering his alleged live-in partner Saraswati Vaidya and then chopping her body into pieces in Mumbai's Mira Road, apparently informed the cops that the victim was "like his daughter."

07 Jun 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai: Man commits suicide after allegedly raping and killing teen

An absconding accused, who allegedly raped and killed an 18-year-old girl at a women's hostel in Mumbai's Marine Drive, died by jumping in front of a train on Wednesday, reported ANI.

31 May 2023

Jharkhand

Aspiring model alleges rape, blackmailing by Ranchi man; accused booked 

An aspiring model from Bihar has accused the owner of a grooming academy in Ranchi, Jharkhand, of raping and blackmailing her.

13 May 2023

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar's name, photo used in fake advertisements; FIR lodged

The Mumbai Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against unidentified persons for illegally using cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's name, photograph, and voice in fake advertisements, reported PTI.

12 May 2023

Param Bir Singh

Government withdraws all charges against ex-Mumbai Police chief Param Bir

The Maharashtra government has dropped all charges against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, reported ANI.

25 Apr 2023

Bigg Boss

'Bigg Boss 16' finalist Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in legal trouble

Actor and Bigg Boss 16 finalist Priyanka Chahar Choudhary is facing allegations of copying model and designer Ishita Reha Gupta's designs. Gupta has accused the Udaariyaan actor of copying her designs and styles.

20 Apr 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai: Man chokes 2-year-old son to death to marry girlfriend 

A man was arrested in Mumbai, Maharashtra, for allegedly choking his two-year-old son to death and throwing his body in a plastic bag. The 22-year-old accused, Rehmat Ali Ansari, committed the crime after his girlfriend agreed to marry him only if he got rid of his wife and son, Hindustan Times reported.

18 Apr 2023

Prostitution Racket

Who is Aarti Mittal, actor arrested in alleged sex scandal

A 27-year-old actor-casting director, Aarti Mittal was arrested by Mumbai Police's crime branch on Monday for allegedly running a sex racket.

13 Apr 2023

Raj Kundra

Pornography case: Raj Kundra's lawyer appeals to fast-track trial

Businessman Raj Kundra's arrest by the Mumbai Police in 2021 in the alleged pornography case made headlines for months.

11 Apr 2023

Salman Khan

16-year-old boy threatened to kill Salman Khan; detained 

Superstar Salman Khan has always rocked the headlines for some news or the other. Recently, the actor got another death threat and the Mumbai Police started investigating the matter.

01 Apr 2023

IndiGo

Passenger arrested for molesting crew member on IndiGo's Bangkok-Mumbai flight

In yet another midflight incident involving an unruly passenger, a Swedish man was arrested for reportedly molesting a female crew member onboard IndiGo's Bangkok-Mumbai flight on Thursday, officials revealed on Saturday.

01 Apr 2023

Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut on Lawrence Bishnoi's 'hit list'

Is Shiv Sena (Udhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Sanjay Raut also gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's hit list?

23 Mar 2023

IndiGo

2 'drunk' IndiGo fliers arrested for abusing crew, co-passengers

Two drunk fliers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly hurling abuses at the crew and co-passengers onboard an IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai, reported News18.

16 Mar 2023

Devendra Fadnavis

Here's why Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta filed FIR against designer

Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has allegedly filed an official complaint against a designer in Mumbai in a bizarre case involving allegations of conspiracy, bribe, and threats.

16 Mar 2023

Maharashtra

Amruta Fadnavis lodges FIR against designer for offering bribe

Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has filed a police complaint against a fashion designer for allegedly offering a Rs. 1 crore bribe, seeking "intervention" in a criminal case, reported Indian Express.

15 Mar 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai shocker: Body of 53-year-old woman found in plastic bag

In a shocking incident, the body of a 53-year-old woman was found inside a plastic bag in the Lalbaug area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, reported ANI.

05 Mar 2023

Cybercrimes

Mumbai: 40 bank customers duped of lakhs in 3 days

Cyber frauds are on the rise across India, and they have now claimed multiple victims in Mumbai.

04 Mar 2023

Tunisha Sharma

#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Sheezan Khan to be out by evening,' says lawyer 

A little over two months after television actor Tunisha Sharma's alleged suicide, her former boyfriend, co-star, and accused, actor Sheezan Khan has finally been granted bail by the Bombay High Court on Saturday.

01 Mar 2023

Bollywood

Police on alert over threats to blow-up Amitabh, Dharmendra's residences

The Maharashtra Police swung into action after an unidentified caller called the police control room in Nagpur on Tuesday, claiming to have planted a bomb near megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran superstar Dharmendra's residences in Mumbai.

21 Feb 2023

Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam attacked at concert; Shiv Sena MLA's son booked

Popular playback singer Sonu Nigam and his team were allegedly attacked by a politician's son during a concert in Mumbai's Chembur area. The episode reportedly took place on Monday night, leaving one injured.

19 Feb 2023

Bollywood

Mumbai Police fines 'Shehzada' star Kartik Aaryan; posts quirky tweet

Netizens love the content (read: maxim) posted by official police forces on social media. Be it the Kolkata Police with its puns or the Mumbai Police showcasing its wit, netizens often find them hilarious.

07 Feb 2023

Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant's husband Adil Khan Durrani arrested after actor's FIR

Actor Rakhi Sawant has reportedly filed a first information report (FIR) against her husband, Adil Khan Durrani, following which he was arrested.

03 Feb 2023

Mumbai

NIA receives mail threatening terror attack in Mumbai

The Mumbai office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) received a mail on Thursday threatening that an individual would carry out a terror attack in the financial capital of India.

5 controversies surrounding Uorfi Javed

Uorfi Javed seems to be controversy's favorite child.

30 Dec 2022

Suicide

Tunisha Sharma case: No evidence against Sheezan Khan, claims lawyer

Sheezan Khan's lawyer, on Friday, claimed that no evidence has been found against the television actor against allegations of slapping Tunisha Sharma.

28 Dec 2022

Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput death: Ex-Bihar DGP 'exposes' Mumbai Police

After a staffer of Mumbai's Cooper Hospital's mortuary unit claimed that late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death was not a suicide, a former Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) has claimed that Mumbai Police did not allow Bihar cops to investigate the matter.

15 Dec 2022

Bollywood

Veteran actor Veena Kapoor slams murder rumors, files FIR

In an unexpected twist, veteran actor Veena Kapoor, who was rumored to have been murdered by her son, issued a clarification on Thursday.

11 Dec 2022

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Toddler thrown out of moving cab dies; mother molested

In a horrific incident, a toddler died after being thrown out of a moving cab while her mother was molested inside the car in Maharashtra's Palghar district.

09 Dec 2022

Murder

Shraddha Walkar's father calls for probe against accused Aaftab's family

In a hunt for justice for his daughter Shraddha Walkar, who was reportedly murdered in Delhi by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawalla earlier this year, Vikas Walkar demanded the maximum penalty against the accused and everyone involved in the incident.

01 Dec 2022

India

2 held for harassing South Korean woman influencer in Mumbai

The Mumbai Police arrested two youths on Thursday for harassing a South Korean woman while she was live-streaming in the city's Khar West.

17 Nov 2022

Delhi

Shraddha murder: Poonawalla appears in court virtually amid security concerns

A Delhi court granted police's application on Thursday to produce Aftab Ameen Poonawalla, the prime suspect in the Shradha Walkar murder case, through video conferencing.

16 Nov 2022

Delhi

Shraddha Walkar murder: Delhi court allows narco test of Poonawalla

Aaftab Amin Poonawalla, the suspect in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, is set to undergo a narco-analysis test.

14 Nov 2022

Delhi

Delhi: Man kills live-in partner, chops body into 35 pieces

The Delhi Police recently arrested a man for allegedly murdering his live-in partner in May, chopping her body into 35 pieces, and then disposing of them in a forest.

31 Oct 2022

Mumbai

Mumbai: Man arrested for sexually assaulting stray dog in Powai

The Mumbai Police arrested a man for sexually assaulting a female stray dog in the Powai area of the Maharasthra capital on Saturday, The Times of India reported.

06 Oct 2022

Mukesh Ambani

Bihar man arrested for death threat calls to Ambanis

Mumbai police arrested a man from Darbhanga district in Bihar late on Wednesday for allegedly making death threat calls to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chairperson Mukesh Ambani and his family members.