Articles by Sameera Kapoor Munshi
4 killed in Navi Mum on Jan 1 due to reckless driving
Navi Mumbai saw four fatal incidents on New Year's Day, including two pedestrians and two bikers, due to reckless driving and hit-and-run cases.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Two 19-year-olds arrested for killing mother-son duo
The mother and son were killed between 5.07am and 7.12am on January 1, after the latter made sexual advances at one of the accused, said police
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Two die while trying to save manual scavenger
The deceased were identified as Chandan Jaiswal, 23, the cleaner, and Vikas Taak, 33, the driver, while the worker was identified as Nilesh Dhotre
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Gas leak leads cops to two bodies in Kamothe flat
NAVI MUMBAI: Authorities responding to a call about a gas leak from an apartment in Kamothe in Navi Mumbai were taken aback to find the bodies of a mother and her son in the flat on Wednesday evening
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Bullock cart tows Ferrari out of sand
Navi Mumbai: A tourist's Ferrari got stuck on Revdanda beach after a joyride. Police registered a case for reckless driving and urged visitors to avoid vehicles.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:29 PM IST
Court clerk held for issuing forged heirship certificates
A Panvel court clerk, Deepak Mohan Phad, was arrested for forging magistrate signatures to issue fake heirship certificates and court fee challans since 2019.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Gang flees with black gold in Hollywood-style heist in Panvel
In a dramatic heist, 35 armed men stole 40 tonnes of black pepper and betel nut from a Panvel warehouse, marking the third theft since 2022.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:48 AM IST
653 illegal immigrants deported by police from Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai police intensify action against illegal immigrants, implementing biometrics for deportees and cracking down on overstaying African nationals.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:48 AM IST
70-year-old wanted for wife’s murder nabbed after 33 years
A 70-year-old man, Babu Kale, was arrested after 33 years for allegedly murdering his wife in 1991. He was found selling flowers in Mumbai.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:20 AM IST
How IT helped cops solve a murder case that had hit a dead end
Almost two months after a 49-year-old woman was found dead amidst the bushes at a desolate stretch near Valap village in Panvel, the crime unit II of Navi Mumbai police last week succeeded in arresting the accused, identified as Sharad Ghanshyam Sahu, 45, from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:54 AM IST
6-year-old dies in a car crash, cops suspect airbag burst
Navi Mumbai police suspect a ruptured airbag in a car accident led to the death of a 6-year-old boy. The investigation continues.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Bus carrying wedding guests turns turtle, 5 dead
Three other passengers were critically injured while the rest including the driver escaped with minor injuries
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Survivors recount the terrifying moments
Frantic survivors separated from loved ones as they clung to the sinking ferry, many who had risked hypothermia, and some just glad to be alive.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 05:27 AM IST
16 African nationals held with drugs worth ₹12 cr
The Navi Mumbai police on Thursday night conducted a series of raids at 25 locations in Kharghar, Taloja, Koparkhairane, Ulwe, and Vashi. The coordinated operation resulted in the seizure of multiple drugs, worth about ₹12 crore
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Navi Mumbai transport authority launches training for drivers after Kurla crash
As part of these planned activities, the Koparkhairane traffic branch conducted a special workshop at the Ghansoli bus depot on Wednesday
Published on Dec 13, 2024 12:45 PM IST
NMMC launches Daksh App for redressal of citizens’ complaints
Complaints received through the revamped system, named ‘Daksh App’, will be immediately forwarded to the contractor responsible for road repairs
Published on Dec 12, 2024 02:41 PM IST
7-year-old boy drowns in pit at construction site
A seven-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered pit at a construction site in Navi Mumbai while playing with friends.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 06:50 AM IST
NMMC Daksh to address citizens’ complaints
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has updated its existing grievance redressal system to simplify the e-based application and has simultaneously launched a dedicated WhatsApp number to enable citizens to directly send their complaints
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 05:54 AM IST
Four who sent abusive messages to journalist Rana Ayyub identified
A 30-year-old fashion designer from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is amongst four individuals who have received notices from the Koparkhairane police
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 04:55 PM IST
Man arrested for assaulting mother, stealing her savings
A 35-year-old man was arrested for assaulting his mother and stealing ₹5.5 lakh from her savings in Navi Mumbai's ashram.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Police seize 14 debris-laden dumpers in Ulwe
The Anti-Debris squad of CIDCO, accompanied by police, conducted an inspection after receiving the alert
Published on Dec 10, 2024 02:23 PM IST
Man arrested for attacking 4-year-old neighbour with knife
Navi Mumbai: A four-year-old was first throttled and then grievously injured with a knife around the eyes after her 27-year-old neighbour attempted to kill her
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Kundalika River drowning: Rescue workers recover two missing bodies from the river
Tragedy struck in Raigad as four cousins drowned in the Kundalika River during a family visit. Rescue teams recovered all bodies after a search operation.
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Sikh singer assaulted in Vashi; accuses two men wanted in 2016 murder of spiritual leader in Punjab
Two men and a gang of 10 were booked for assaulting a Sikh singer in Navi Mumbai, allegedly linked to a 2016 murder case in Punjab.
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Two drown in Raigad’s Kundalika River; search underway for two missing
Tragedy struck in Shiravali village as four family members were swept away by the Kundalika River; two bodies recovered, search ongoing for the others.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Navi Mumbai construction projects must pay ₹1.17 crore fine for pollution
A joint inspection by NMMC's town planning and environment departments revealed violations at 78 construction sites
Published on Dec 07, 2024 04:06 PM IST
5-year-old who survived car crash has miraculous recovery
Less than a month after an accident on Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai, in which she lost her father, five-year-old Ananya Pednekar has had what doctors are calling a miraculous recovery. The child walked out of Apollo Hospital on November 25, just 18 days after being admitted in critical condition
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Company loses ₹1.30 cr to identity theft cyber fraud
An accountant in Navi Mumbai was scammed out of ₹1.30 crore by an imposter posing as the MD via WhatsApp, leading to a police investigation.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Parking attendant assaulted, eardrum damaged, over payment of ₹10
A parking attendant at the Naha Sheva railway station was assaulted by few local people over the payment of ₹10, leaving his eardrum damaged. The attendant, identified as Nakul Yashwant Patil, 33, had asked for the parking fee for a bike parked by one of the accused.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Bombay HC intervenes after police fail to register FIR in caste-based assault
Ramsajivan Chotelal Kanojia, 43, a resident of Kalwae, was allegedly kidnapped and severely assaulted by five men in June at Patni Road in Rabale
Published on Dec 05, 2024 10:42 AM IST