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Mumbai: 11 taken to hospitals as sea of fans joins Team India's victory parade
During the victory parade of the T-20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team in South Mumbai, at least 11 people were hospitalized due to injuries or feeling unwell from excessive crowding. Nine were admitted to GT Hospital, with minor injuries and breathing difficulties, and are now stable. Additional individuals received treatment at St George's Hospital and a private hospital in South Mumbai, later being discharged. The parade attracted thousands of fans to Marine Drive, causing a situation akin to a stampede.
Maharashtra police recruitment drive: More than 17.76 lakh applications received for 17,471 posts
The recruitment drive is for posts of constables, drivers, band men, SRPF personnel and jail staff, the official said. "For 9,595 constable posts, we have got 8,22,984 applications, while for 1,686 constable driver posts, we have received 1,98,300 applications. For 1800 prison constable posts, 3,72,354 applications have been received. We have received 101 applications for each post, while it is 206 per post in the prison department," he said.
Delhi airport bomb scare: 13-year-old boy apprehended, sent email 'just for fun'
A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for sending a hoax bomb threat email to the Delhi airport, claiming a bomb was planted on a Toronto-bound Air Canada flight. The boy admitted he sent the email "just for fun" to see if it could be traced back to him. The threat triggered a high alert and full emergency at the airport, but it was found to be a hoax after a thorough search.
Raveena Tandon was not drunk, complaint filed against ‘Mohra’ actress of reckless driving was false, says police
Mumbai Police announced on Sunday that actor Raveena Tandon was falsely accused of drunk driving, reckless conduct, and assault at the Khar Police station. Subsequently, the 'Shool' star shared a screenshot from 'Viral Bhayani' on 'X', revealing that the complainant had submitted a misleading report. Upon scrutinizing the CCTV footage, it was established that her car had not been involved in any collision, and she was not intoxicated.
Ajit Pawar, 2 NCP leaders face 'interference' allegations Pune porsche accident case
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, MLA Sunil Tingre, and State Minister Hasan Mushrif face allegations of interference in a police case involving a drunk minor. Pawar allegedly called the Pune Police Commissioner to go easy on the minor son of a builder who killed two people with his car on May 19.
Delhi CM's aide Bibhav Kumar brought back to Delhi from Mumbai
Delhi Police have brought Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar back to Delhi from Mumbai. In Mumbai, Bibhav Kumar was taken to three locations by Delhi Police, his phone location was tracked in all three spots. Statements of a few people have been recorded by the Police.
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BMC sets up expert panel to frame guidelines for billboards in Mumbai
On May 13, a giant illegal hoarding in the city's Ghatkopar area fell on a petrol pump during gusty winds and unseasonal rains, leaving 17 dead so far and over 70 injured. Rakesh Kumar, an ex-employee of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), is the environment expert on the panel, while IIT Bombay's Prof. Avjit Maji, Prof. Nagendra Rao Velaga, besides Prof. Shreekumar from the department of Industrial Design, are other members.
Pune Porsche case: Fadnavis defends police action
A 17-and-a-half-year-old boy, son of a prominent city developer, mowed down a couple after his speeding Porsche car rammed into their motorcycle in the Yerwada area of Pune in the early hours of Sunday. The incident sparked outrage criticising the Pune police for handling the incident with ‘kid gloves’ after the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) granted bail in a record 15 hours and asked the accused to write a "300-word essay" on the topic of road accidents.
"Confident that the people of Maharashtra are going to vote for Mahayuti," says CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde praises PM Modi during voting. Lok Sabha elections in Phase 5 with key leaders contesting. ECI monitors 94,732 polling stations.
"Mumbai police will stay alert till the entire voting procedure gets done," says Mumbai Police Commissioner
Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar announced early deployment of police personnel at polling booths ahead of the fifth phase of voting in Mumbai's six Lok Sabha constituencies. Over 8.95 crore voters, including notable leaders, will decide the fate of 695 candidates in this phase across eight states/UTs.
Ratan Tata urges Mumbaikars to 'vote responsibly' ahead of fifth phase polling on Monday
Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Vivek Phansalkar also urged the residents of Mumbai to come out and vote on Monday. In a post on X he said, "There are over 10 long weekends in 2024. But the opportunity to vote comes just once in 5 years! Food for thought?" Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has made a strong pitch for people to exercise their franchise in the Lok Sabha elections, saying he does not miss exercise any day of the year and will not miss the opportunity to vote on May 20.
Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests accused Bhavesh Bhide
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch apprehended Bhavesh Bhide, owner of Ego Media, in connection with the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, which resulted in the tragic loss of 16 lives and injuries to about 75 individuals. Bhide was arrested from Udaipur and is being brought back to Mumbai. The incident prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani to express sorrow, confirming the conclusion of the rescue operation.
Arrested accused in Ghatkopar billboard collapse brought to Mumbai
The owner of Ego Media, Bhavesh Bhide, was arrested in Udaipur and brought to Mumbai for legal proceedings after a billboard collapse in Ghatkopar on May 13. The incident, caused by strong winds, resulted in 16 deaths and 75 injuries, with the rescue operation delayed due to a nearby fuel station.
All hoardings need structural stability certificate, says BMC Commissioner on Ghatkopar tragedy
The BMC Commissioner stated that Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered all hoardings to be checked. "All the hoardings need a structural stability certificate. They need to follow the specifications of size, foundation and the wind velocity that passes through to provide the necessary stability. Three more hoardings are being removed," he said.
Hoarding collapse: How nod for billboard given by police instead of BMC? asks Kirit Somaiya
After a Mumbai hoarding collapse, Kirit Somaiya raises concerns over permissions granted by police officers instead of the city civic body. He emphasizes the need to remove dangerous hoardings exceeding size limits.
Mumbai police chief assures strict action against those responsible for hoarding collapse incident
Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar has promised strict action after a hoarding collapse killed 14 and injured 74 in Ghatkopar. The illegal 100-foot-tall billboard fell during a storm. Phansalkar assured justice for victims, with the owner facing charges. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered audits for all city hoardings and offers aid to victims' families.
After tragedy, BMC says it will act against all illegal hoardings in Mumbai
No action was taken in the past against the giant hoarding that crashed on a petrol pump in Chheda Nagar area on Monday evening as a dispute was going on between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Government Railway Police (GRP), an official said.
Death toll rises to 14 in Mumbai hoarding tragedy; search and rescue ops still on
The death toll in the Mumbai hoarding collapse incident is 14 dead, 75 injured. NDRF teams, BMC, and Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar are leading rescue efforts in Ghatkopar area. NDRF assistant commandant Nikhil Mudholkar provided insights during the search operations. Rajawadi Hospital, Bhavesh Bhinde, and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya are also involved.
Mumbai dust storm Ghatkopar hoarding tragedy: Who is Bhavesh Bhide, owner of collapsed hoarding that took 14 lives
Bhavesh Bhide, owner of an advertising agency, is implicated in the collapse of an illegal hoarding in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, resulting in 14 deaths. The incident occurred during a dust storm with winds of 60 km/h. The National Disaster Response Force rescued 74 of the 88 victims. Authorities have filed charges of culpable homicide against Bhide's company, prompting BMC to demand removal of other unauthorized hoardings.
Mumbai duststorm: Nine dead, 70 injured as 100-ft tall billboard falls at petrol pump; high-level inquiry ordered
Following a severe dust storm that struck the financial capital of India, BMC officials reported that a large billboard collapsed in Ghatkopar, injuring 70 people, while approximately 100 others remain trapped. On Monday evening, Mumbai encountered a combination of a dust storm and rain showers. Subsequent to the initial dust storm, precipitation was observed in Thane and Navi Mumbai. Additionally, a dust storm occurred near Mantralay. Train services between Thane and Mulund were suspended after tree branches fell onto the overhead equipment.
Cases lodged against BJP MLAs Nitesh Rane, Geeta Jain for offensive speeches: Police to HC
Maharashtra police registered cases against BJP MLAs Nitesh Rane, Geeta Jain for offensive speeches during Thane district communal violence. Justices Dere, Deshpande instructed to verify speeches. Public Prosecutor Venegaonkar detailed hate speeches in Mira Bhayandar, Mumbai.
Mumbai police launch hunt for pistol used for firing outside Salman Khan's home in Tapi river
The two arrested men - Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21) - told the police during interrogation that they threw the weapon into the Tapi river here from a railway bridge when they were fleeing towards Bhuj in a train after arriving in Surat by road from Mumbai following the firing incident, according to sources.
Firing at Salman Khan's House: Mumbai police declares gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, brother wanted in case
Mumbai Police have declared gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi as wanted accused in the case related to the firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's house in Bandra. The police have filed additional sections to the FIR and have arrested two suspects who carried out the firing. The suspects have confessed to acting on Lawrence Bishnoi's orders. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured Salman Khan of stringent action and enhanced security.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visits Salman Khan's residence to meet Bollywood actor
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited Bollywood actor Salman Khan at Galaxy Apartment in Bandra. Senior screenwriter Salim Khan, Salman's father, also joined. The CM assured Salman and family of increased security measures for their safety during the meeting.
Firing outside Salman Khan's residence: Two accused sent to custody of Mumbai Crime Branch till April 25
Two accused involved in the firing incident outside Salman Khan's Bandra house were remanded to Mumbai Crime Branch custody until April 25 by Mumbai's Killa Court. The accused, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal from Bihar, were found to have connections with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang during initial interrogation.
Salman Khan House Firing Case: Who is Vishal, aka 'Kalu', one of the shooters arrested by Mumbai police
Salman Khan House Firing Case: The Mumbai Police arrested two suspects, including Vishal alias Kalu, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, for firing shots near Salman Khan's residence. Vishal has a criminal history dating back to 2020 and is suspected of involvement in the murder of a bookie. The incident has prompted Maharashtra CM and Mumbai Police Commissioner to upgrade Salman Khan's security to Y+. Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, claimed responsibility for the attack, referring to it as a 'trailer.'
Pooja Bhatt slams security lapse after firing outside Salman Khan's Mumbai house: 'If this can happen with...'
The firing incident outside Salman Khan's Mumbai home has sparked concern and garnered strong reactions. Actress Pooja Bhatt condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures in the area. Mumbai Police increased security and launched an investigation. The incident has raised questions about safety in high-profile residential areas like Bandra. Salman Khan and his family were reported safe, but the incident has led to calls for stricter surveillance to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Who is Pradeep Sharma sentenced to life imprisonment in 2006 fake encounter case
Former Mumbai Police 'encounter specialist' Pradeep Sharma has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Bombay High Court for his involvement in the fake encounter killing of Ramnarayan Gupta in 2006. This marks the first conviction of police officers in a fake encounter case in India. The court condemned the police officers' misconduct, stating that they had misused their position and emphasized the need to address deaths in police custody. Sharma, known for his efforts against the Mumbai underworld, has faced controversy and was dismissed from service in 2008 but later reinstated.
Lawyer accused of forging documents to pose as public prosecutor in Mumbai courts
Mumbai lawyer Shekhar Jagtap is accused of forging documents to represent builder Shyamsunder Agrawal as a special public prosecutor in several court cases. The Mumbai police have registered a case against Jagtap, Agrawal, and others based on a complaint by builder Sanjay Punamiya. Jagtap allegedly posed as a special public prosecutor in multiple hearings, obstructing investigations to aid Agrawal and others. Jagtap claims he was legitimately appointed and received ratification letters from the law and judiciary department.
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