Mumbai, June 13: Police in Maharashtra’s Dongri arrested five accused within 24 hours of registering a case involving the alleged kidnapping, wrongful confinement, assault, and humiliation of a 33-year-old man over a financial dispute.

According to the police, the victim, identified as Sachin Ranpise (33), was held captive, threatened, and subjected to severe mental and physical torture over a loan of Rs 2 lakh. The victim was allegedly denied food and water for nearly 48 hours, beaten with a belt, and paraded naked as part of the abuse.

The incident took place in Mumbai’s Dongri area, where the victim was allegedly held hostage and tortured following a dispute related to the repayment of the loan.

Police said that Sachin had borrowed Rs 2 lakh from one of the accused some time ago. Due to financial difficulties, he was unable to repay the amount on time and had requested an extension. However, the accused allegedly insisted on immediate repayment and subsequently conspired to kidnap and torture him.

According to the complaint, Sachin was forcibly confined in Room No. 104 of the MM Residency Lodge, located near Baba Dargah in Dongri, between June 8 and June 10. During this period, he was allegedly deprived of food and water. The accused reportedly assaulted him repeatedly with a leather belt, causing injuries to his head, arms and back.

The complaint further stated that the accused subjected him to extreme humiliation by stripping him naked and forcing him to walk through the lodge corridor.

On June 11, the victim managed to escape and reached the Dongri Police Station, where he narrated his ordeal. Acting on his complaint and under the guidance of senior officers, the Crime Detection Team immediately launched an investigation.

Although the initial examination of CCTV footage did not provide conclusive evidence, the police, with the help of local intelligence inputs, traced the accused and laid a trap in the Mazgaon area. All five accused were subsequently apprehended.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Abdullah Shaukat Bhusari (21), Junaid Qaymuddin Khan (26), Mohammad Saad Pathan (26), Arafat Hasham Khanani (24), and Sahil Shaikh (25).

Police have also recovered items allegedly used in the commission of the crime from the accused.

Further investigation into the case is underway.

As part of the review of Mumbai pre-monsoon preparations, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde yesterday (June 12, 2026) inspected the Andheri Metro, Milan Metro, Gandhi Market and Hindmata Small Relief Centres and the site and visited all four locations. MLA Marji Patel, K North and K South Ward Committee President Prakash Masale, F South and F North Ward Committee President Mansi Satmakar, Corporator Mamata Yadav, Corporator Disha Yadav and Deputy Chief Engineer (Rainwater Channels) (Western Suburbs) Assistant Commissioner Ramik Mor were also present on the occasion. Chakrapani Ale, Assistant Commissioner Dinesh Palavad, Assistant Commissioner Arun Kusher Sagar, Assistant Commissioner Vrushali Angule along with other public representatives and concerned officers were present on the visit. During the inspection of Andheri Bhuvari Marg, MLA Marji Patil said that since this area is a very low-lying area, the problem of waterlogging during monsoon is a common occurrence. A permanent solution needs to be found for this. Patel mentioned that this issue has been raised repeatedly in the assembly session as well. The concerned officers said that some measures are under consideration to take permanent measures to deal with the flood situation during monsoon on Andheri Bhuvari Marg. Practicable and feasible measures can be implemented.

Mayor Ritu Tawde said that a joint meeting will be held soon at the mayor’s office to find a permanent solution to the problem of rainwater accumulation on Andheri Bhuvari Marg. The mayor said that additional pumping sets should be installed here during the monsoon season so that rainwater can be pumped faster.

The mayor inspected the small pumping stations and rainwater storage tank projects in Milan Subway, Gandhi Market, and Hindmata and got detailed information. The Mayor directed the concerned authorities to ensure that the system is in good condition throughout the monsoon season.

During this, the Mayor also interacted with the local citizens at these three locations and sought their suggestions and issues.

At the end of the visit, Mayor Ritu Tawde inspected the complete cleaning, repair and painting work of the skate park under the Hindmata Flyover. The Mayor suggested that these works be completed at the earliest and the skate park should be restored and made available for the players as soon as possible.

Mumbai, June 13: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two former executives of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai, according to officials.

The probe agency took transit remand of Satish Seth and Gautam Doshi, who previously served as directors of Reliance Telecom Ltd.

The CBI had booked and raided the premises of the duo in March as part of its investigation into an alleged loan fraud worth Rs 114.98 crore at the State Bank of India (SBI).

Seth has previously served as Vice Chairman of Reliance Infrastructure. He will be produced in a Delhi court for further custody.

In a statement, a Reliance Group spokesperson said that “Satish Seth (age 70 years) and Gautam Doshi (age 73 years) are not associated with the Group”.

“Seth served the Group as a Group Managing Director and as a Director on the Boards of several companies. Seth left the Group in 2025. Gautam Doshi served the Group as a Group Managing Director and as a Director on the Boards of several companies, both within and outside the Group. Doshi left the Group six years ago, in 2020,” the spokesperson added.

The SBI was a member of the consortium of 11 banks which had sanctioned a total of Rs 735 crore Term Loan facility to Reliance Telecom Ltd, the CBI had said. The ED is understood to have taken cognisance of this CBI complaint and is investigating the roles of Seth and Doshi in this bank loan fraud case.

Earlier in June, the CBI had arrested Reliance Communications’ former Group Managing Director, Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, in connection with the loss of Rs 2,929.05 crore caused to the SBI by the company in alleged loan fraud, officials said. He was produced before the court, following which the CBI formally arrested him.

Meanwhile, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday admitted a plea filed by the SBI and initiated personal insolvency resolution proceedings against industrialist Anil Ambani in his capacity as a personal guarantor for loans extended to Reliance Communications (RCOM) and Reliance Infratel Ltd (RITL).

Reacting to the decision, a spokesperson for Anil Ambani said that the order, once available, will be reviewed by his legal team and challenged through appropriate legal remedies, as advised. “Mr Ambani remains confident of vindicating his position before the appropriate forums,” the spokesperson added.