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Mira Bhayandar: AI-Powered Drones Deployed For Surveillance Along Uttan Coastline To Curb Illegal Fishing

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Mira Bhayandar: In a significant stem having a dual-objective including- keeping a tab on illegal fishing activities and enhancing marine security, the state fisheries department has launched artificial intelligence (AI) powered drones along the state’s coastline in seven districts including Uttan in Thane district.

Nine drones were simultaneously launched by minister for fisheries and ports- Nitesh Rane from the office of the fisheries department in Mumbai on Thursday. While two units each have been deployed for jetties in Revdanda, Shrivardhan (Raigad), Mirkarwada, Sakhari-Nate (Ratnagiri) and a unit each for- Shirgaon (Palghar), Gorai (Mumbai Suburban), Sasoon Dock (Mumbai city), Uttan (Thane) and Devgad (Sindhudurg).

The respective offices of the fisheries department will house the digital data maintenance mechanism (control room) of the high-tech surveillance system.

The drones will map fishing boats to identify and report the presence of illegally operating ones while monitoring up to 12 nautical miles and a 720-km stretch of the coastline, providing real-time data for effective surveillance.

“The drones which will be connected to the fisheries department office at Velankani (Uttan) will conduct aerial monitoring around the coastline, collect real-time data and share it with security agencies for action against illegal activities.” said Pawan Kale an official who is attached to the license wing of the fisheries department in Uttan.

Appreciating, minister Nitesh Rane’s move, local fishing community leader- Leo Collaso said, “This was a much-needed step as the traditional fishermen were on the verge of losing their only livelihood owing to various types of destructive methods and apparatus like-purse seine nets, submerged light-emitting diode (LED) lights and bull trawling by illegally operating fishing vessels and trawlers. The drones have ignited hope that such fishing activities which harm the marine ecosystem will be spotted and taken to task.”

“Although authorities keep guard in patrolling vessels, manual inspection is a herculean task due to which unauthorised boats escape easily. The drone-based surveillance system will now help in preventing illegal fishing while effectively implementing the state’s Marine Fishing Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2021.” said Renold Bechari.

The respective offices of the fisheries department will house the digital data maintenance mechanism (control room) of the high-tech surveillance system. The drones will map fishing boats to identify and report the presence of illegally operating ones while monitoring up to 12 nautical miles and a 720-km stretch of the coastline, providing real-time data for effective surveillance.

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NCB seizes city drugs, sets them on fire

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Zonal Unit of the Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has disposed of about 1835 kg of Mephedrone along with 341 kg of other substances which were seized from various places in Maharashtra and Delhi. 16 persons were arrested in this case. A thorough investigation into the massive drug seizure led to the arrest of several persons including foreigners from various places, resulting in the elimination of close associates of the drug peddlers with international links.

As per the guidelines prescribed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, a high-level Drug Disposal Committee was constituted comprising Deputy Director General (SWR) of NCB, Additional Director, NCB Mumbai Zonal Unit and Additional Commissioner of Pune Police. The case was reviewed and it was selected to dispose of the drug hoard. Accordingly, all legal conditions were complied with after which the seized drugs along with other chemicals were finally destroyed by incineration in the presence of HLDCC on 14th November 2025 at Maple, Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra.

This significant seizure of drugs followed by disposal of the sub-judices, indicates the continuous efforts of NCB in dismantling organised drug syndicates and targeting drug offenders who pollute the drug ecosystem. The Bureau is steadfast in its mission to protect public health and uphold the vision of “Nisha Mukt Bharat” by 2047.

NCB is firmly committed to ensuring a drug-free society under the guidance of which it has curbed drug trafficking, broken financial nexus and curbed inter-state and international drug syndicates.
Citizens are urged to play their role by reporting any information related to drugs through the MANS – National Narcotics Helpline (Toll Free Number: 1933). The identity of the informants is kept strictly confidential.

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Three men accused of robbing a youth have been arrested The main accused was apprehended in Titwala.

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Mumbai: A young man returning home on a motorcycle in the Asalpha area of ​​Ghatkopar was attacked and forcibly robbed by three men who brandished a chopper. A case was registered at the Ghatkopar police station under sections 309(4), 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code, sections 4, 25 of the Indian Penal Code, and sections 37(1) and 135 of the Indian Penal Code.

The complainant, Suraj Mahadev Dethe (24), and his friend, Yash Kamble, were passing near the Home Guard Training Center at approximately 1:30 a.m. on November 12th when three unidentified individuals in a three-wheeled tempo stopped them. The accused, using the chopper as a pointer, assaulted them, abused them, and stole their Honda Dio scooter and mobile phone.

As soon as the case was registered, the Assistant Commissioner of Police and Senior Police Inspector of the Ghatkopar Division inspected the scene. Based on technical and traditional investigations, the accused identified Hussain Aslam Memon, alias Genda. Upon receiving information that he was hiding in the Titwala area, the police apprehended him. During interrogation, he revealed the names of his accomplices – Munna Ramvilas Sharma and Dilshaduddin Sitabuddin Shaikh – who were subsequently arrested.

On November 13, the three accused were produced in court, where they were remanded to police custody until November 17. The investigation also revealed that Genda is a notorious criminal with more than 13 cases registered against him in various police stations.

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4-year-old girl kidnapped from Mumbai recovered from Varanasi after 6 months, Mumbai Police finds clues

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police has succeeded in locating a 4-year-old girl after the Mumbai-Sholapur-CST train arrived in Mumbai. According to the details, the girl had come to Mumbai with her parents on May 20, 2025. During this time, an unknown person kidnapped the girl and took her from Mumbai to UP. After that, the police formed several teams to search for the girl and then one team was sent to Banaras. Here, the police took the help of social media and the media and made the girl’s picture viral. After that, a journalist told the police that there was a Marathi-speaking child in an orphanage here. After that, the police reached the place and confirmed it and brought the girl to Mumbai with documents on November 12. This operation was carried out by DCP Praveen Munde and the staff of M.A. Marg and Azad Maidan police on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti.

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