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  Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes

  Maharashtra | March 18, 2025 9:30 IST

  Violence erupted in central Nagpur in the Chitnis Park area in Mahal on Monday evening, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.

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  Ajit Pawar criticises Maharashtra Police for rising crime rate in Pune

  Maharashtra | January 10, 2025 11:40 IST

  Maharashtra: The Deputy CM Ajit Pawar suggested that if the senior officers are unable to tackle the increasing crime, they should admit their limitations.

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  Coldplay concert: Maharashtra Police asks BookMyShow to prevent black marketing of tickets

  Maharashtra | November 07, 2024 9:13 IST

  Coldplay concert: Many people reported unresponsive websites during critical booking period, he said, adding that it leads to black-marketing of tickets at exorbitant prices, sometimes as high as 10 times the original price.

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  EC orders transfer of Rashmi Shukla, DGP Maharashtra with immediate effect amid 'tapping phones' row

  Maharashtra | November 04, 2024 12:41 IST

  During a recent review meeting, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar warned officials to not only be impartial and fair but also ensure that they are perceived as non-partisan while carrying out their duties.

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  Maharashtra Election: 28 Deputy SP-ACP rank officers, including 15 from Mumbai, transferred

  Maharashtra | October 31, 2024 22:44 IST

  Maharashtra: Among others, CID Dy SP Tanveer Shaikh has been appointed as ACP in Mumbai. Kolhapur Dy SP Priya Patil too has been shifted to Mumbai as ACP.

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  Over 260 police officials reshuffled ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections 2024

  Maharashtra | October 30, 2024 17:08 IST

  Maharashtra news: About 150 Mumbai police officials, including senior inspectors, have been moved to various districts, including Gadchiroli, Gondia, Bhandara, Nagpur and Washim.

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  Baba Siddique murder case: Check NCP leader's last social media post before death

  Maharashtra | October 13, 2024 11:44 IST

  Baba Siddique, a prominent figure in Maharashtra's political realm, was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai's Bandra area near his son Zeeshan's residence on Saturday. His shocking murder triggered a outpouring of condolences and criticism towards the Mahayuti government.

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  Clashes erupt between two group in Maharashtra's Akola, vehicles torched, security tightened

  Maharashtra | October 08, 2024 7:54 IST

  The clashes erupted after a minor accident involving an auto rickshaw and motorcycle. The heated argument took the form of violence between two groups. The police have tightened the security in the area.

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  Sanjay Shinde, cop who shot Badlapur sexual assault case accused, shares incident account

  Maharashtra | September 24, 2024 23:39 IST

  The Maharashtra government said that the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) will conduct a probe into his death. The CID team is expected to visit the Mumbra bypass crime scene and take statements from the police officers who were present during the incident.

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  Badlapur sexual assault case: Accused Akshay Shinde's father moves HC, seeks SIT investigation

  Maharashtra | September 24, 2024 21:57 IST

  After Akshay Shinde was killed in a retaliatory firing on Monday, the police and CM Eknath Shinde said that he snatched the rifle from the policeman and shot fired. Subsequently, he was neutralised in retaliatory firing. However, Akshay's father has called it a fake encounter.

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  Badlapur sexual assault case: Cop who shot accused has worked with top encounter specialist | Detail

  Maharashtra | September 24, 2024 16:10 IST

  Akshay Shinde, 24, was accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur town of Thane district, which triggered massive outrage in Maharashtra. He was killed in a retaliatory firing by police on Monday.

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  Maharashtra: Police airlift rare blood group in chopper to save life of new mother | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | September 12, 2024 11:21 IST

  Maharashtra: According to Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police Neelotpal, the Bhamragad region has been virtually cut-off due to the heavy rain, making transportation and communication difficult.

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  Three arrested for allegedly drugging, raping woman at birthday party in Thane

  Maharashtra | September 06, 2024 18:52 IST

  Three people have been arrested in Thane for allegedly drugging and raping a 22-year-old woman during a birthday party in Badlapur. The accused are booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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  Minor girl student molested by teacher at Nanded coaching centre, locals protest, vandalise facility

  Maharashtra | September 04, 2024 8:01 IST

  The accused teacher has been arrested and an FIR was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) against him.

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  Bangladeshi woman rescued after being sold for flesh trade in Mumbai, two arrested

  Maharashtra | August 29, 2024 13:45 IST

  A Bangladeshi woman was trafficked to India under false pretenses and sold for Rs 2 lakh into a sex trafficking ring in Mumbai. Navi Mumbai police have arrested two individuals and are searching for five others in connection with the case.

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  Amid Badlapur sexual assault case, another minor girl raped, killed in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

  Maharashtra | August 22, 2024 20:29 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the police suspect the girl was sexually assaulted before being killed. The incident comes days after two minor girls were sexually abused by an attendant in a school in Badlapur town of Thane district.

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  Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended, over 70 held post violence amid massive protest

  Maharashtra | August 21, 2024 18:56 IST

  Badlapur sexual assault case: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered a high-level probe into the incident and said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the case.

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  Badlapur school sexual abuse case: Maharashtra govt suspends three cops over 'negligence of duty'

  Maharashtra | August 20, 2024 18:49 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said an inquiry led by a woman IPS officer has been ordered into an incident of alleged abuse of two school girls in Badlapur in Thane district.

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  'Judiciary will take its course,' says IAS trainee Puja Khedkar as UPSC files complaint against her

  Maharashtra | July 19, 2024 18:32 IST

  UPSC initiates legal action against IAS trainee Puja Khedkar for allegedly faking her identity to exceed exam attempt limits. Actions include filing an FIR and issuing a show cause notice. Khedkar pledges to respond to judicial proceedings.

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  Remorseful thief returns valuables stolen from renowned Marathi writer's house, leaves apology note

  Maharashtra | July 16, 2024 12:58 IST

  Narayan Surve, who died on August 16, 2010, at 84 years of age, was a celebrated Marathi poet and social activist. Born in Mumbai, his poems vividly depicted the struggles of the urban working class.