Politics
Gyanvapi row: Delhi University professor arrested for derogatory post

Delhi Police has arrested Delhi University professor Ratan Lal for posting derogatory content on social media after the ‘discovery’ of ‘Shivling’ inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during a video survey.
Lal was placed under arrest on Friday night by the Civil Lines Police. Later on Saturday, he will be presented at the Tis Hazari court.
On May 18, the police registered an FIR against Lal, for posting a provocative content.
“A complaint was received against one Ratan Lal, Prof of History at Hindu College, DU, regarding a deliberate and malicious post on FB intended to outrage religious feelings by insulting a religion or religious beliefs,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Sagar Singh Kalsi said.
He said that a legal action has been initiated in this regard and the police have registered a case under sections 153 A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) and 295 A (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) of the Indian Penal Code at the Cyber Police station north district.
The DU professor had allegedly posted derogatory content along with the latest picture of Shivling that was found at the Gyanvapi mosque.
The complainant, a Delhi-based advocate, Vineet Jindal, had written to the Delhi Police over the “instigating and provoking statement”.
“Our Constitution provides every citizen with the freedom of speech and expression but the misuse of this right is inexplicable when it threatens the honour and harmony of the country and provokes its citizens based on community and religion and threatens the security of the nation then it is considered as a grave offence,” Jindal told IANS.
Demanding punitive legal action against the professor, Jindal further said that Ratan Lal’s remarks show his intent of activating enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion which is against the ideology of a secular democratic country like India and also a criminal offence as per the law.
Gyanvapi mosque, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, is currently facing a legal battle. A court in Varanasi had directed the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the structure of the Gyanvapi Masjid.
Maharashtra
Mumbai News: CBI Books Plant Quarantine Officials For Taking Bribes From Importers And CHAs In Exchange For Clearance Work

Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation against two officials, including a deputy director rank official posted at plant quarantine office Mumbai which operates under the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (PPQS) following the allegations that they indulged into corrupt practices by taking undue advantage from the importer, exporter either directly or through Clearing House Agents (CHAs) in lieu of performing work. Plant quarantine office deals with import and export of plant and plant based material.
Officials Allegedly Took Bribes Through CHAs for Expedited Clearances and Fake Certificates
According to the CBI, a reliable source information was received that some public servants posted at plant quarantine office were indulged into corrupt practices by taking undue advantage from the importer/ exporter either directly or through CHAs in lieu of performing works such as expedite clearance payment, selective inspection practices, treatment requirement manipulation, issuance of certificate without proper inspection.
“It was further learnt from reliable sources that this collusive corruption is being run in connivance with CHAs at the said office. It was also learnt that the some customs clearing agents are sometimes facilitating illegal imports or avoid proper inspection procedures in exchange of regular payment of undue advantage to the officers posted at plant quarantine office and the officers posted there are demanding and accepting around Rs 600 per documents, consignment from the parties or their CHAs,” said a CBI official.
“In order to verify the said allegations, a joint surprise check (JSC) team of CBI Officers, officers from vigilance of the department of agriculture and farmers welfare on 16.07.2025 conducted checks. During JSC, public dealing counters situated in the said office were checked. The bag and wallets of the staff available were also checked and it was found that a cash amount of Rs 49,750 was found in their possession and they were asked to explain the cash amount. It has transpired that the unaccounted money in cash has been accepted by the accused public servants as an undue advantage from CHAs for doing their routine official work,” said the official.
Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Prevention of Corruption Act
The CBI has registered a case on charges of criminal conspiracy, bribing of public servant and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Prevention of Corruption Act.
Maharashtra
Vasai-Virar News: Man Duped Of ₹35 Lakh Over Fake Medical Shop Near Multi-Specialty Hospital In Nalasopara

Palghar, Maharashtra: The Tulinj Police have registered a case of cheating against a 40-year-old man for allegedly defrauding a medical shop aspirant of ₹35 lakh under the pretext of renting a space near a prominent multi-specialty hospital in Nalasopara (East).
The accused promised a medical shop near prominent hospital
According to the complaint filed by Pradeep Kaluram Chaudhary, 21, a medical shop operator, the accused, identified as Ranjit Kantaprasad Yadav, a resident of Haridwar Housing Society, Mahesh Park, Tulinj Road, took ₹40 lakh as a heavy security deposit from him in June 2022, promising to provide a shop space near the hospital.
According to the complaint filed by Pradeep Kaluram Chaudhary, a medical shop operator, the accused took ₹40 lakh as a heavy security deposit from him in June 2022, promising to provide a shop space near the hospital.
However, more than two years later, the promised medical shop has not been made operational, and the accused has returned only ₹5 lakh of the total deposit. The remaining ₹35 lakh remains unpaid despite repeated follow-ups, the complaint states.
The accused fails to fulfill the agreement
The alleged fraud took place near a well-known multi-specialty hospital in Nalasopara (East), where the complainant had hoped to set up the business. When the accused failed to fulfill the agreement and did not return the remaining amount, the victim approached the police.
Based on the findings of a preliminary inquiry, Tulinj Police registered a case under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on August 5, 2025, at 2:01 pm.
Probe Underway
Senior officers including Police Inspector Vijay Jadhav and Assistant Police Inspectors Manesh Sable and Govind Baste are overseeing the investigation.
The police have launched a probe to trace the remaining funds and verify if other victims may be involved.
Maharashtra
Navi Mumbai Woman’s PAN Card Used To Float Fake Firm; Police Probe ₹29 Lakh Scam

Navi Mumbai: A major case of identity theft has surfaced in Navi Mumbai, where a fake PAN card was created using the details of a resident, leading to a financial transaction worth Rs 29 lakh. Upon discovering the fraud, the concerned authorities registered a case against an unidentified individual.
The victim, Parul Bhatia, a resident of Sanpada, became aware of the fraud while filing her income tax return for the previous financial year. During the routine document submission to her chartered accountant, she noticed suspicious activity linked to her PAN card. It was revealed that a company had been registered using her PAN, and a GST number was also obtained under her name.
Bhatia clarified that she had no involvement with the company or the transactions and questioned how her PAN card details were cloned and misused. She immediately filed a written complaint at the Sanpada Police Station.
According to the report, following her complaint, police investigations revealed that the fake PAN card had been used for financial operations since April 2024. A firm named “Bhatia Enterprises” was fraudulently established under her identity, through which transactions amounting to crores were conducted. Authorities further found that the operations were carried out in Uttar Pradesh.
After verifying the details in Bhatia’s complaint, the police filed a case on Tuesday, charging the accused with defrauding both the individual and the government using a forged PAN card. Police Sub-Inspector Suraj Raut is currently leading the investigation, as reported.
Elderly Powai Businessman Duped Of ₹52 Lakh In Online Honeytrap Scam
In a seperte news story related to the cyber fraud, a 65-year-old businessman from Powai was duped of Rs 52 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving a woman he met on Facebook. The case is currently being investigated by the West Region Cyber Police and has been identified as a classic honeytrap scam, where cybercriminals exploit emotional manipulation and false investment promises to deceive victims.
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