Mumbai: Police has exposed a gang that used to steal mobile phones. Vilas Jethalal, the owner of a mobile shop in Gurgaon area, filed a complaint that three Samsung mobiles were stolen from his shop on June 10, on which the police registered a case of theft. During the technical investigation, it was found that Muhammad Ali was involved in the theft. He was taken into custody and interrogated, and the mystery of the theft was solved. The other accused involved in the case include Danish Qureshi, Aamir Raees Qureshi, Qasib Khan and Zakir Khan. Along with the three stolen mobiles, 42 mobiles were seized from Muhammad Ali’s possession and the police claim to have solved 7 cases of theft. This operation was carried out by DCPR Ragasudha on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti. The stolen goods have been recovered. Muhammad Ali’s accomplices were in possession of the stolen goods. The police is investigating the case further.

Mumbai: city and its suburbs have been receiving heavy rains for the past few hours, with more than 300 mm of rainfall recorded in several areas. In this backdrop, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s emergency system is working at full capacity and more than 7,000 officers and employees have been deployed at various locations.

Although the incessant rain has caused waterlogging in low-lying areas, the municipal corporation has activated the water extraction pumps, rainwater harvesting stations and flood control systems. Due to which the accumulated water is being drained quickly and traffic is also moving.

The municipal corporation’s disaster management department is continuously monitoring the low-lying areas, railway stations, important roads, bridges and coastal areas. Engineers, staff and control rooms of the concerned departments are working round the clock and immediate action is being taken on the complaints received from the citizens.

Regular inspection of drain cleaning, storm drains and water drainage systems is being carried out and additional manpower and machinery is being sent to the spot as per the requirement. In addition, fire brigade, disaster management teams and other related systems have been kept ready to deal with tree fall, short circuit, waterlogging or other emergencies.

Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has appealed to the citizens to follow the instructions of the Meteorological Department and contact the Municipal Corporation control room in case of any emergency.

Meanwhile, keeping in mind the possibility of continued heavy rain, all departments have been instructed to remain alert and the situation is being continuously monitored. Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has said that the Municipal Corporation is taking all necessary measures to protect the citizens.

Mumbai, June 24: Mumbai Customs on Wednesday arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly smuggling hydroponic weed worth Rs 2.05 crore into the country through Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).

According to Mumbai Customs, officials intercepted a passenger identified as A.D. Rajani, a resident of Jamnagar, Gujarat, based on specific suspicion that he might be carrying contraband items after arriving at CSMIA from Bangkok.

Following the interception, a detailed search of the passenger’s baggage was conducted. During the examination, officials found his trolley bag stuffed with 14 packets. Upon opening the packets, they were found to contain the fruiting and flowering tops of a plant suspected to be hydroponic weed (cannabis).

Customs officials recovered a total net weight of 5,869 grams of hydroponic weed, with an estimated value of approximately Rs 2.05 crore in the illicit market. Further investigation into the case is underway.

The latest seizure comes amid a series of recent crackdowns on drug smuggling through Indian airports.

On June 22, Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi seized hydroponic weed worth around Rs 4.80 crore from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The passenger had arrived on Air India flight AI 2335 on June 21 and was intercepted after crossing the Green Channel based on profiling. A detailed examination of his baggage led to the recovery of approximately 13.84 kg of hydroponic weed.

Earlier this month, on June 12, the Customs Department arrested a 28-year-old woman at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 11 kg of hydroponic weed into the country. The seized contraband was estimated to be worth Rs 11.82 crore in the international market.

Hydroponic weed is a high-potency form of cannabis cultivated using water-based nutrient solutions instead of soil. Due to its higher concentration of psychoactive compounds and superior quality, it often commands a significantly higher price in the illegal drug market.