Mumbai: A 24-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his brother-in-law following a domestic dispute in Vile Parle East late Sunday night. The case has been registered at the Airport Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

About The Incident

The deceased has been identified as Sagar Gupta (24), a resident of Shastri Nagar, Vile Parle East. According to the complaint lodged by his mother, Anita Manoj Gupta (42), a homemaker, the incident occurred on March 1 between 10 pm and 10:30 pm at the residence of her married daughter.

Police said Anita Gupta’s eldest daughter, Mamta (26), got married in 2021 to Akash Maurya who resides in the same locality.

In her complaint, Anita alleged that her son-in-law Akash is addicted to alcohol and frequently quarrelled with her daughter Mamta. Family members would often intervene to pacify the disputes.

On Sunday night, Sagar had gone to his sister Mamta’s house around 10 pm. Shortly thereafter, Akash returned home and questioned Mamta about dinner. When she informed him that no dinner had been prepared, he allegedly became enraged, started arguing with her, and physically assaulted her by pulling her hair.

Seeing this, Anita’s brother Sagar intervened to protect his sister. The argument escalated into a physical fight between the two men. Despite attempts by Mamta, Anita, and neighbours — including a local resident identified as Chetan Batle — to defuse the situation, the altercation intensified and spilled outside the house.

During the scuffle, Akash allegedly stabbed Sagar on the left side of his neck with a sharp weapon. Sagar began bleeding profusely and soon collapsed. Family members and local youths rushed him to V.N. Desai Hospital in Santacruz East, where doctors declared him dead during treatment.

Based on the complaint, police have registered a case of murder and other related offences against Akash Maurya. He has been booked under Section 103(1) and other applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Pimpri-Chinchwad: A thief disguised as a priest stole a silver crown weighing one kilogram from the idol at the Adeshwar Jain Temple near Chinchwad Railway Station. The Crime Branch Unit 1 of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) identified the suspect through CCTV footage and arrested him in Mumbai within just two days, officials announced on Saturday.

Police said that the silver crown has been recovered. The arrested individual has been identified as Naresh Agarchand Jain (49, resident of Mumbai).

The Adeshwar Jain Temple is located in the Chinchwad Railway Station area. The idol of Lord Shri Adeshwar Shankheshwar Parshwanath was adorned with a silver crown weighing one kilogram, valued at approximately Rs 2.5 lakh.

According to police reports, on February 21, around 11:00 AM, an unidentified individual entered the temple dressed as a priest and stole the crown. Shortly after, the temple priest and management noticed the crown was missing. Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, they discovered that the man in priestly attire had committed the theft.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dr Shivaji Pawar said, “A case of theft was registered at the Pimpri Police Station, and a parallel investigation was launched by Crime Branch Unit 1. Two specialised teams were formed, led by Assistant Police Inspector Dattatray Gulig and Sub-Inspector Karmaraj Gawade.”

DCP Dr Pawar also said that the teams analysed over 200 CCTV clips from the Chinchwad area, which eventually led to the identification of the suspect. Following a lead, they tracked him down to Mumbai and arrested him within 48 hours, successfully recovering the stolen property.

The accused, Naresh Jain, is a habitual offender with 12 prior cases of theft registered against him at various police stations in Mumbai and surrounding areas, including:

The successful operation was carried out by a team led by Police Inspector Thakare, along with several officers and constables from Crime Branch Unit 1.

Mumbai: The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has, in recent years, created a climate of fear by carrying out firings and violent crimes not only in India but also overseas. From Canada and Punjab to Mumbai, the gang’s operations have posed a serious challenge to law enforcement agencies.

According to investigators, Mumbai has become a major focus area for Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang as they attempt to expand their influence in the country’s financial capital. Actor Salman Khan and his close associates are believed to be among the gang’s primary targets. The gang is also linked to firing incidents outside actor Salman Khan’s residence and an alleged conspiracy to target him in Panvel.

The gang gained international attention following its alleged involvement in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and the recent killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai. Although gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and is currently lodged in Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat, his network continues to function through sleeper cells operating in multiple locations.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang originated from student political rivalries at Panjab University in Chandigarh between 2010 and 2012. During this period, Bishnoi was allegedly involved in criminal activities including assault, robbery, and attempt to murder. While in jail, he established connections with hardened criminals, which helped him build a strong network. After his release and graduation in 2013, the gang expanded its operations into more serious crimes, including murder, extortion, illegal liquor trade, and arms smuggling.

Over time, the syndicate developed links with arms dealers and expanded its presence across several states in North India. Today, the Bishnoi gang is considered a major transnational organized crime syndicate with over 800 members, operating primarily in India, Canada, and the United States. Despite being incarcerated, Bishnoi is believed to be controlling gang operations from prison with the help of his close associates.

The gang has established a strong presence in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, and Maharashtra, and actively recruits local youth to strengthen its criminal network. Investigators have also identified a core group within the gang known as the “Brahmachari Brigade,” whose members reportedly follow strict personal discipline, including remaining unmarried and abstaining from alcohol. Within the gang, Lawrence Bishnoi is referred to by the codename “Guruji,” a title given by his brother Anmol Bishnoi. All major operations are allegedly carried out under his instructions.