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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Cops bust noodles party gang; 8 held
Lucknow: Police busted a gang of young thieves who didn't just steal — they celebrated at the crime scene. From cooking noodles to switching on the AC and lounging in luxury, the gang turned every heist into a 'house party' before disappearing into the night. The gang of eight, including a woman, was nabbed in a joint operation by Ghazipur (Indiranagar) police and the eastern zone crime team. The kingpin, Himanshu Tharu alias Sanju Baba, was injured in a police encounter near Kukrail bandha and is currently undergoing treatment at Balrampur Hospital. "These weren't ordinary thieves. After every burglary, they would have their own version of a Maggi party using whatever snacks they found at the victim's house," said DCP east Shashank Singh at a press briefing on Friday. One such incident at the home of a retired banker in Indiranagar saw the gang cooking noodles and relaxing under the air-conditioner while the homeowner was away on vacation. The gang was linked to at least six thefts in the Indiranagar and Ghazipur areas, with stolen items worth lakhs, including cash and jewellery. The breakthrough came through surveillance and intelligence inputs. Acting on a tip, police raided a graveyard where the accused were allegedly dividing their latest loot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo While seven were nabbed on the spot, Sanju Baba tried to flee and opened fire at the police. He was injured in retaliatory firing. Among the items recovered were Rs 2.6 lakh in cash, gold and silver ornaments, a country-made pistol, live cartridges, burglary tools and two scooters. Most of them had a criminal record with FIRs in multiple police stations.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Santosh Mitra Sq puja query for visitors' safety'
Kolkata: Police on Friday said the queries on Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja —its organisers include BJP's Sajal Ghosh—were aimed at ensuring safety for all visitors. DCP (central) Indira Mukherjee said, "The Muchipara OC sent a letter on May 14, highlighting Durga Puja safety requirements, given the large crowd it draws. The letter was sent well before the puja theme was announced. Another letter on June 17 reiterated the need for compliance with crowd management protocol. The puja committee president replied on June 18, expressing willingness to cooperate. Efforts to create confusion undermine the spirit of cooperation."
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Safety harness compulsory for kids on two-wheelers in M'luru
Mangaluru: Mangaluru city police will monitor parents who travel on two-wheelers with children below four years without safety gear. According to deputy commissioner of police (crime & traffic) K Ravi Shankar, carrying children below four years on two-wheelers without safety harnesses constitutes a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. "As per the Supreme Court direction, a safety harness is compulsory for children below four years, and those riding two-wheelers should wear quality helmets with ISI marks, and also tie a safety harness around the child's waist. Hence, people should follow these guidelines and adhere to the law," the DCP said. The DCP also clarified that wearing seatbelts is mandatory for all car occupants, including rear-seat passengers. Instead of intercepting cars on roads, the traffic police will use artificial intelligence cameras to monitor and impose penalties on violators. Mangaluru city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said 75 people died in various road accidents in the city limits this year. Out of these, 70 fatalities occurred due to rash and negligent driving. The majority of the deceased were youth under 30 years old. The commissioner emphasised the importance of responsible driving and warned that rash and negligent driving can lead to accidents. Highlighting the dangers of drunk driving, the top cop cited a recent incident wherein two people, including NSUI district vice-president Omshree Poojary, died in a road accident caused by a drunk driver. The commissioner noted that the driver was booked under sections 185 and 183 of the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, which can attract a fine up to Rs 10,000.
New Indian Express
11 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Delhi Police apologises for wrongly identifying journalist as suspect in criminal case
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has apologised for wrongly identifying a Noida-based journalist as a suspect in a criminal case, an official said on Friday. A team from the Prem Nagar Police Station in outer Delhi, comprising a sub-inspector, a head constable and a constable, was investigating a case registered under sections 318(4) (cheating involving valuable security) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, he said. "The team was tracking the location of the accused identified as Rahul, a resident of Bahadurgarh, through his mobile phone," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. It led the team to a petrol pump in Sector 38, Noida, where they found a man in a car with his wife, whose description matched the suspect, he added. "When the team asked him to produce an identity card, he reportedly refused and entered into an argument. The man later identified himself as Rahul Shah, a Noida-based journalist," the DCP said. Upon realising the mistake, the police team apologised and returned to the police station. "No misbehaviour or force was used during the incident," the officer said. The confusion was due to the similarity in facial features and the name, the DCP said, adding, "As soon as the team confirmed that the individual was not the accused, it expressed regret and disengaged from the interaction." An internal note has been made regarding the incident, and no further action is being pursued.
New Indian Express
11 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Cyber fraud syndicate linked to China busted, 3 arrested
NEW DELHI: Three men were arrested in connection with a cyber fraud syndicate operating across states and channelling cheated money to China via USDT and cryptocurrency platforms, police said on Thursday. The accused have been identified as Mahender Singh Rajawat (25), who supplied bank accounts and coordinated with one Sarvesh for USDT transactions; Ariph Khan (25), who was in contact with Chinese handlers, provided accounts for transactions, and coordinated withdrawals and crypto conversions; and Laxmi Narayan Vaishy (23), who facilitated the laundering of fraud proceeds. 'A complaint was lodged by K. Kant, who mentioned that he was contacted via social media with a proposition to earn money by posting positive reviews for hotels and restaurants online. Initially, the complainant received small payments for such tasks,' a senior police officer said. However, he was soon deceived into transferring over Rs 15.8 lakh under various false pretences, such as welfare tasks, account unfreezing, and credit score improvement. 'Though the complainant had deleted the contact number and the fraudulent link, the team conducted a detailed technical analysis and tracked the money trail, leading to multiple raids in Jaipur, Ajmer, and nearby regions. Later, accused Rajawat was nabbed. He revealed the roles of co-accused Ariph Khan and Laxmi Narayan Vaishy. Multiple raids were carried out at their hideouts, and both Khan and Vaishy were apprehended,' Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said. Six smartphones, calling devices, and SIM cards used in the fraud were recovered. The devices contained chats and contact details of the Chinese handlers, along with records of cryptocurrency transactions via USDT. 'It was revealed that Khan and Vaishy were in direct contact with a Chinese national operating via Telegram from outside India. They provided multiple bank accounts for laundering the proceeds of crime. The cheated money was deposited into these accounts, withdrawn within 20 minutes, and converted to USDT (cryptocurrency),' the DCP said.
