Dev Kotak is a journalist with over nine years of experience, having reported on issues in crime, General news, politics, sports and features and worked with Times Now, Mid-Day, India Today, Aaj Tak. He is currently a special correspondent, covering crime at Hindustan Times. He has even freelanced for a Hong Kong-based channel Phoenix TV (defence and international affairs stories) and has also freelanced for Barkha Dutt's venture, Mojo Story. Dev has a diploma in journalism from the esteemed Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. He has also worked in the capacity of a crime and city beat reporter for the tabloid, Afternoon Despatch.
Articles by Dev Kotak
Man held for cheating in police exam using Bluetooth device
MUMBAI: A man, 25, was arrested for cheating in a police exam using a hidden Bluetooth device in his ear at Raigad Military School, Jogeshwari West.
Powai woman’s death from 11th floor: Cops say the emergency window was improperly latched
MUMBAI: A woman fell to her death from her office's open emergency window due to negligence. Family criticizes lack of safety measures and CCTVs.
Dubai-based Indian loses jewellery worth ₹7 lakh during layover at CSMIA
A passenger lost gold ornaments worth ₹7 lakh during a layover at Mumbai airport on Dec 31, 2024; a theft case has been registered.
Woman dies after fall from office building while planning birthday celebration
The tragedy occurred on Thursday at Supreme Business Park in Hiranandani Gardens, where the victim, Jinal Vora, had stepped near an emergency window
Woman struggling with mental health kills 10-yr-old son
MUMBAI: A woman with schizophrenia was arrested for allegedly killing her 10-year-old son in Bandra East. The case is under investigation.
Painter arrested for theft at actress Poonam Dhillon’s house
The Khar police arrested a painter on January 6 for stealing valuables from actress Poonam Dhillon’s residence. The 37-year-old painter, identified as Samir Salim Ansari, is a resident of Malvani in Malad West.
Unique limp leads to arrest: Serial burglar nabbed in ₹50 lakh Bandra heist
MUMBAI: Khar police arrested Deepak Khavle, 30, for a ₹50 lakh theft of luxury watches and items from a BP head's apartment, using bamboo scaffolding.
Two-year-old dies after man falls on while her while playing
A two-year-old girl, Vidhi Agrahari, died in Juhu after a man fell on her while playing roughly. Her father demands justice for their loss.
Pet dog goes blind in one eye after alleged torture at boarding facility, claim parents
A seven-month-old poodle named Dollar lost an eye due to alleged mistreatment at a Thane pet boarding facility, prompting legal action from its owners.
Elderly man duped of ₹1 lakh while booking Mahakumbh tickets
MUMBAI: A 75-year-old man was scammed of ₹1 lakh while booking tickets for Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. Police warn the public to verify online transactions.
Unidentified miscreant sets IIT-B computer lab
MUMBAI: Police filed an FIR for a fire at IIT Bombay that damaged equipment worth ₹1.5 lakh. A flammable substance ignited the computer lab; no injuries reported.
27-yr-old tempo driver dies by suicide, loan recovery agent booked
MUMBAI: A loan recovery agent is booked for abetting the suicide of a 27-year-old tempo driver, who faced harassment over unpaid EMIs of ₹14 lakh loan.
Three arrested for digitally arresting, scamming engineer of ₹9L
MUMBAI: Police arrested three from Gujarat for scamming an engineer of ₹9 lakh via fake 'digital arrest' claims on WhatsApp.
One worker killed, another injured after being hit by actor Urmila Kothare’s car
The police have registered a case of causing death by negligence and rash driving against Kothare’s driver, 58-year-old Gajanand Gunnipal, and initiated an investigation
Actor Urmila Kothare's car runs over labourers in Mumbai, 1 killed
Actor Urmila Kothare's driver lost control of the car, which was traveling at high speed, and hit two metro workers, police said.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:37 PM IST
Dev Kotak | Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni
2 from gang that robbed senior citizens arrested
They targeted those who could not run behind them after the robbery- the elderly people, women, and people who were overweight
Mumbai cyber police arrest UP man part of online loan scam
MUMBAI: The Mumbai cyber police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly being part of a gang that extorted money from people via an online loan app
11 policemen suspended after security lapses in Kalyan court premises
Nine of the 11 police personnel were suspended after a private security guard of an under-trial accused was found roaming in the court premises with his firearm
69-year-old dies outside Bandra station as ambulance driver refuses hospital run
A 69-year-old man died at Bandra station, waiting for an ambulance, highlighting failures in emergency response despite a 2014 HC order for services
59-year-old merchant killed in hit-and-run on Khairani Road
MUMBAI: A 59-year-old businessman died in a hit-and-run on Khairani Road. Police are searching for the truck driver who fled the scene.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 08:04 AM IST
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12 booked for posting edited, defamatory video of Fadnavis on social media
Maharashtra Cyber registered the case on Tuesday based on a complaint filed by a representative of the Bharatiya Janata Party
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 07:56 AM IST
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Bangladeshi arrested after 34 years in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Mohin Hayat Badshah Sheikh, a 51-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant, was arrested for illegal entry and possessing Indian documents without citizenship.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 06:01 PM IST
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Actor Mushtaq Khan recounts kidnapping horror, 6 arrests made
Actor Mushtaq Khan, 54, who cleverly gave his kidnappers the slip in Uttar Pradesh, says the experience has scarred him. Khan had been kidnapped on November 20
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 09:10 AM IST
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78-yr-old critical after being hit by speeding bike
MUMBAI: Vile Parle police arrested a biker for hitting a senior citizen in Andheri East, leaving him critical. FIR filed; accused booked for negligence.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:18 AM IST
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Dongri resident with cocaine worth ₹4.70 cr, arrested
MUMBAI: A 44-year-old man was arrested with 940 grams of cocaine worth ₹4.70 crore. Police are investigating the drug's source and intended supply.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:48 AM IST
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