MUMBAI MURDER
BMW hit-and-run case: Key accused Mihir Shah sent to police custody till July 16
Mihir Shah, 24, the prime accused in the BMW hit-and-run case, has been remanded in police custody until July 16. Shah was arrested on Tuesday, two days after allegedly crashing his BMW into a two-wheeler, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to her husband.
Accused Mihir Shah has admitted he was driving BMW car at time of crash: Police
Mihir Shah, the prime accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has admitted to driving the car during the crash that resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to her husband, according to police officials. The incident occurred in Worli, south-central Mumbai, and Shah, 24, who is the son of a Shiv Sena politician, is currently in police custody until July 16.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray calls Worli hit-and-run case "murder", demands strict action
Mihir Shah (23), the son of political leader Rajesh Shah, is the main accused in the Worli hit-and-run case, which resulted in the death of 45-year-old woman Kaveri Nakhwa. A Mumbai court on Tuesday extended the police custody of Rajesh Shah's driver, Rajrishi Singh Bidawat in the case until Thursday, July 11.
BMW hit-and-run: Mumbai court extends police remand of Sena leader's driver till July 11
A Mumbai court extended the police custody of Rajesh Shah's driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, until July 11 in the fatal BMW hit-and-run case. Bidawat was with Mihir Shah, the prime accused, when the car struck and killed Kaveri Nakhwa and injured her husband. Rajesh Shah, a Shiv Sena politician, is also implicated. Police sought extended custody to interrogate Bidawat further. The accused fled the scene after the accident, leading to charges under various sections, including culpable homicide.
BMW case: Cops fumble for answers as court questions application of one BNS provision
The Mumbai police found themselves in a challenging situation on Monday with the application of a provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in a BMW-hit-and-run incident, one of the first high-profile cases under the newly-introduced law that replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code. Early Sunday morning, a woman was killed and her husband injured in Worli when their two-wheeler was hit from the rear by a BMW allegedly driven by Mihir Shah, the son of Palghar Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah.
BMW crash: Mumbai police form six teams to nab 24-yr-old
Mihir Shah caused a fatal accident killing Kaveri Nakhwa and injuring her husband near Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Son of Rajesh Shah, he might have been drunk. The car and driver Rajrishi Bidawat were found in Kalanagar. A Look Out Circular is issued. Stricter hit-and-run laws are being enforced.
1993 Mumbai riots accused arrested after being on the run for three decades
Sayyad Nadir Shah Abbas Khan was nabbed in Sewri area by a team of Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg police station on Monday, an official said. He was named as an accused in a case of attempt to murder and unlawful assembly during the riots in the city that followed the demolition of the Babri masjid in December 1992.
Orissa HC faces criticism for commuting death sentence of a rapist, citing his habit of namaz many times
Lawyers question whether frequent prayers offered by a 36-year-old death row convict, convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, justify commuting his sentence to life imprisonment. Orissa High Court cited the convict's religious devotion and surrender to God in its decision, despite upholding his conviction under IPC and POCSO Act. The court noted his family circumstances and good behavior in prison, arguing against the 'rarest of rare' category for capital punishment.
Man brutally kills ex-girlfriend by hitting her 15 times with spanner in front of crowd in Vasai near Mumbai
In Vasai's East Chinchpada area near Mumbai, 20-year-old Rohit Yadav allegedly beat his ex-girlfriend Aarti Yadav to death with a spanner. The attack, captured on CCTV, occurred at 8:30 am, with a crowd of pedestrians failing to intervene. Rohit was arrested and will be charged with murder, as police investigate the public's inaction.
Kannada star Darshan's fans flock to Bengaluru police station, demanding his release
The actor, known by his first name, was arrested while he was at a gym in the city of Mysuru and brought to Bengaluru, about two hours away, and was due to appear in a local court, media reported.
Lok Sabha elections: Two candidates fighting to represent 'real' Shiv Sena in Mumbai North West seat
The North West Mumbai Lok Sabha seat contest features candidates Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and Amol Kirtikar claiming to represent the 'real' Shiv Sena, with a notable absence of Jogeshwari East MLA Ravindra Waikar, also a key contender in the race.
SC stays till further orders premature release of gangster Arun Gawli in murder case
The Supreme Court stayed the premature release of Arun Gawli, a gangster-turned-politician serving life imprisonment, following an order by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court related to the 2006 remission policy.
SC to hear Maharashtra govt's plea on June 3 against premature release of gangster Arun Gawli
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea from the Maharashtra government challenging a Bombay High Court order that allowed the premature release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case. Gawli, who is 65 years old and certified as weak by the Medical Board, argues that the rejection of his application for premature release by the state authorities is unjust and arbitrary.
Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted in 2001 case of murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty
Mumbai special court convicted gangster Chhota Rajan for the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty. The court found Rajan guilty under the IPC provisions for murder. The victim, who owned Golden Crown hotel, was shot dead by alleged gang members amid extortion threats. Court to determine punishment later.
Bangladesh MP Murder: Detective chief says conspirator may have escaped to US, seeks Interpol's help to track down suspect
The primary suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar, Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen, is believed to have escaped to the US via Dubai from Kathmandu. Bangladesh is seeking Interpol's assistance in apprehending him, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime. The murder, motivated by a dispute over proceeds from a gold smuggling racket, led to the victim's body parts being dismembered and disposed of in Bagjola canal near Kolkata. Authorities are coordinating with Indian counterparts to track down suspects.
Bangladesh MP murder: Police arrest butcher; takes his help to locate body parts
The West Bengal CID arrested a butcher in Bongaon for allegedly assisting in the murder and dismemberment of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The victim's body parts were found scattered, and the investigation revealed a murder plot involving multiple accomplices.
'Dushman' star Ashutosh Rana says current Bollywood is a 'golden period' for actors like him
The 56-year-old actor said he would love to play a variety of characters on screen, whether they are heroic or villainous.
Ashutosh Rana & Vijay Raaz's 'Murder In Mahim' to hit JioCinema this May
Adapted from a critically acclaimed book 'Murder in Mahim' by author Jerry Pinto, the show is a social commentary that explores the chilling murder mystery and the underbelly of Mumbai, highlighting the reconciliation of a lost friendship between Peter (Rana) and Jende (Raaz).
How a train passenger's selfie helped Mumbai police solve a murder mystery
A thief's photo on a passenger's phone in Maharashtra's Kalyan has solved the mystery of a man's death. The thief, identified as Akash Jadhav, attempted to snatch a passenger's phone on a moving train, which led to the fatal fall of Prabhas Bhange. The victim's phone was stolen by Jadhav, prompting Mr. Bhange to try to retrieve it and tragically fall to his death.
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