Crime
I-T raids at premises of Varanasi & Jaunpur-based jewellers in UP

The Income Tax Department on Monday was conducting raids at more than ten locations in Varanasi and Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh.
According to the information, the raids were being conducted at the premises of various jewellers. The I-T Department after receiving vital inputs formed a dozen teams to look into the matter.
On Sunday evening, senior I-T officials had given instructions to all the teams to start conducting raids in Varanasi and Jaunpur.
A source close to the investigation said that it has been alleged that Hawala money was being pumped into the Assembly elections and some jewellers were involved in this.
A few transactions were detected by the I-T Department, which were suspicious in nature. The department doubted that the money was being made available to the people who are contesting elections, and the transaction of crores of rupees would be used in the canvassing of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
A list of few jewellers were prepared, who were allegedly helping the people in canvassing through the Hawala money.
On Sunday, the premises of a former IPS were also searched by the I-T teams in Noida sector 50.
As of now no official statement has been given by the I-T Department. The department will brief the media once the raids are over.
The source said that the teams were recording the statements of the employees of jewellers. The jewellery shop owners at whose premises the raids are being conducted have also recorded their statements.
The I-T team was scanning the ledger accounts of the jewellers. There are possibilities that the I-T team may summon their chartered accountants, if they have any, to question them regarding the last three years’ transactions.
Crime
Thane Crime: Anti-Extortion Cell Arrest 3 Men With Country-Made Revolvers And Live Cartridges Worth ₹1.82 Lakh; Case Registered Under Arms Act

Thane: The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Thane Police arrested three individuals for allegedly possessing four country-made revolvers and eight live cartridges worth ₹1.82 lakh in Thane.
The accused have been identified as Akshay Sahani (20), a resident of Delhi; Bintu Gaur (26), a resident of Uttar Pradesh; and Akash Verma (26), also a resident of Delhi.
Acting on a tip-off from a reliable informer on August 30, police learned that three individuals had come to the Kalyan station area intending to sell arms. A team was formed, and a trap was laid at the location.
The suspects were intercepted, and during the search, police recovered two country-made revolvers, two duplicate revolvers, and six live cartridges. The accused were then taken to the police station for further investigation. An FIR has been registered against them under the relevant sections of the Arms Act.
Shailesh Salvi, Senior Police Inspector from the Anti-Extortion Cell, said, “We apprehended the accused and later produced them in court, where they were remanded in police custody until September 4 for further investigation.”
Police sources added that investigations are underway to determine the source of the weapons and their intended buyers.
Crime
Palghar News: 31-Year-Old Woman Advocate Files Complaint Of Molestation During Auto Ride In Virar

Palghar: A 31-year-old woman advocate from Virar has filed a police complaint alleging molestation and intimidation while traveling in an autorickshaw at Global City, Virar (West).
According to the FIR registered at Bolinj Police Station, the incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. on August 29 when the complainant, identified as Renuka Manoj Kumar Saraswat, was on her way from the Global City rickshaw stand to Virar railway station.
The complaint states that an unknown male passenger seated next to her touched her arm inappropriately and made objectionable remarks, calling her “baby” and asking her to hold his hand. The man then allegedly telephoned another person, identified as Advocate Yadav (full name and address unknown), who arrived at the spot.
The complainant further alleged that Advocate Yadav peeped into the autorickshaw and threatened her, saying, “I will tell you what molestation really means. Who is your senior?” He also allegedly abused her in foul language.
Police have booked the case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) – Sections 74, 79, 351(2), 352, and 3(5). No arrests have been made so far.
Crime
NCB Attaches Properties Worth ₹2.36 Crore Of Ganja Smuggling Kingpin In Maharashtra

Mumbai: The office of Competent Authority and Administrator under the SAFEMA & NDPS Act has confirmed the orders of attachment issued by NCB Mumbai concerning the movable & immovable properties worth Rs 2.36 Crores of a kingpin who was found involved in smuggling of Ganja.
The seized movable properties include three bank accounts & one Mahindra Thar and immovable properties include a piece of land at Uruli Kanchan, Taluka Haveli, Pune, Maharashtra.
The matter pertains to seizure of 111 Kgs of Ganja at Pathardi Road, Ahilyanagar by Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai leading to arrest of five individuals. The drug was found sourced from Andhra-Odisha Border area (AOB) and was destined to Pune, Maharashtra. In course of investigation, the kingpin & mastermind, operating this interstate drug syndicate from Pune had been arrested.
This case exemplifies NCB’s commitment to effectively identifying drug trafficking networks and disrupting their ecosystem by freezing assets acquired through money generated out of drug trafficking.
To fight against drug trafficking, NCB seeks support of the citizens. Any person can share information related to sale of narcotics by calling on MANAS- National Narcotics Helpline Toll Free Number-1933. The identity of the caller is kept confidential.
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