Articles by Sameera Kapoor Munshi
One dead and several injured as bus overturns on Mumbai Goa highway
A bus overturned on the Mumbai-Goa highway, killing one and injuring 28. The driver was arrested for reckless driving after fleeing the scene.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Sameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi mumbai:
Three killed in road accidents in Panvel
Three accidents in two days took life of three individuals. The police are trying to hunt down the accused in two of the cases
Published on May 02, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Postal employee from MP was part of int’l drug cartel, arrested
This has taken the number of arrests in connection with the April 14 drug bust at Navi Mumbai to 11, including two police constables, a former hockey player and a Customs officer
Published on May 02, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Raigad police solve murder case 4 days after finding body near bridge
NAVI MUMBAI: Four days after an unidentified body was found near a bridge in Khalapur, Raigad, the police arrested the murderer from Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday
Published on May 01, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Woman kills daughter, dies by suicide in Taloja
NAVI MUMBAI: A 30-year-old woman died by suicide after allegedly smothering her 4-year-old daughter to death on Thursday at Taloja
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:24 AM IST
Navi Mumbai builder dies by suicide
Navi Mumbai builder dies by suicide, linked to stress over son's alleged drug trafficking. He left notes detailing his anguish and integrity.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:14 AM IST
School bus driver held for sexually assaulting 4-year-old boy in Nerul
The incident is alleged to have taken place in the school bus. The accused has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)
Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Ghansoli woman kills 6-year-old, dies by suicide
Police said the woman allegedly strangled her daughter and then hanged herself using a scarf. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragedy
Published on Apr 25, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Kashmir travel plans unravel as cancellations surge
The Maharashtra Tour Organisers’ Association claims as many as 5-7 lakh tourists from Maharashtra alone head to J&K every weekend during summer
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Ashwini Bidre murder case:Ex-cop Abhay Kurundkar gets life term
Kurundkar, who was posted in Thane when he murdered and dismembered Bidre’s body before disposing of it in the Vasai creek, was in a relationship with Bidre at the time
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Woman’s body found in suitcase near railway tracks in Karjat
NAVI MUMBAI: A woman’s decomposed body was found stuffed in a trolley bag near the Mumbai-Pune railway corridor on Wednesday
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:42 AM IST
11-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run in Taloja
Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area to trace the vehicle and identify the driver
Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Two who helped open bank accounts in Navi Mum for illegal immigrants held
Two Navi Mumbai residents were detained for aiding 20 illegal Bangladeshi migrants in opening local bank accounts amid a police crackdown.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:12 AM IST
Three bikers die in separate accidents in Navi Mumbai
NAVI MUMBAI: Three bikers died in separate accidents on Tuesday. One crashed into a tree, while two were run over by unidentified vehicles.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:06 AM IST
4 booked for ‘body in trunk’ stunt
Navi Mumbai stunt showing a hand from a moving car sparked panic, leading to four arrests for negligent driving and misuse of a vehicle.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Accused in rape and murder of 13-year-old girl dies by suicide in Taloja Jail
The deceased, Vishal Gawali, 31, had been in custody since January after his arrest in connection with the brutal crime that took place on December 24 last year. He was found hanging inside the jail toilet area around 3 to 3:30 am, officials said
Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:38 AM IST
3-member panel to probe boat mishap, company’s licence suspended
Maharashtra suspended Ajanta Catamarans' license after a boat incident endangered 130 passengers; an inquiry committee has been formed to investigate.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Slain cop’s family seeks death penalty for killer
Last Saturday, the sessions court in Panvel found Abhay Kurundkar, a former police inspector, guilty of murdering Ashwini Bidre, dismembering her body, and disposing it in the Mira-Bhaindar creek
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Woman jumps off terrace with 1-year-old grandson battling cancer
The woman, reportedly struggling with depression for several years, is believed to have been distraught over the child’s critical health condition. The infant was scheduled to travel to Mumbai that day with his parents for medical treatment
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:12 AM IST
17-year-old boy arrested for killing his grandmother
Navi Mumbai: Three days after she went missing, a 74-year-old woman’s body was found amidst bushes of a forested area in Panvel Taluka on Monday
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:22 AM IST
Trio flung off Mum-Goa flyover as speeding car hits their bike; 1 dead
Navi Mumbai: Aditi Singh, 28, died after a speeding car crashed into her bike on the Mumbai-Goa highway, injuring two others, including a child.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:32 AM IST
19-year-old woman, boyfriend kill roommate for filming their intimate video
Police have arrested both Riya and Vishal. A search is currently underway for the murder weapon and Sanjay’s mobile phone, which is believed to contain the explicit videos. Investigators suspect the hammer was discarded near Lonavala, while the phone may have been dumped elsewhere
Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Retired navy officer loses ₹2.47 crore after investing in stocks via WhatsApp
The deception came to light when the victim attempted to withdraw ₹3 crore on March 28.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Traffic collision causes CNG cylinder to explode in MIDC, auto driver dies
NAVI MUMBAI: A collision between an autorickshaw and a container truck on Friday caused the CNG cylinder of the three-wheeler to explode in MIDC
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Missing 3-yr-old found dead
Regular disputes between the mother of the deceased girl and the wife of the accused, along with the accused’s ₹42,000-loss in mobile gaming, were key motives behind the murder, said police
Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Worker shot dead at construction site in Panvel
PANVEL: A 45-year-old man overseeing centreing work at a construction site in Garade village, Panvel, was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday afternoon
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Man who duped investors in Raigad arrested in Kochi after 6 years on the run
NAVI MUMBAI: Riyaz Ahmed Kasim Bandarkar, wanted for duping ₹1.78 crore, was arrested at Kochi Airport after fleeing to Dubai since 2019.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:04 AM IST
Two booked for outraging religious sentiments over social media post on Aurangzeb
In the second case, Rabale police registered an FIR against Rafique Qureshi for allegedly posting a status update on March 19 glorifying Aurangzeb. The complaint was filed by Tejas Yashwant Patil, 31, a resident of Ghansoli village
Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Supervisor molests Class 11 student in exam hall, booked under POCSO
He sat next to her and allegedly touched her chest multiple times and made obscene gestures on the desk
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:20 AM IST
64-year-old crushed under lifter machine at Uran shipping yard
NAVI MUMBAI: A 64-year-old watchman died after being run over by a lifter operated by a 24-year-old man at a freight yard in Uran due to negligence.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:30 AM IST