Jalna: Nationalist Congress Party–Sharad Pawar (NCP-SP) MLA Rohit Pawar strongly criticised the Maharashtra government over the state’s deteriorating law and order situation, following a violent attack on the nephew of well-known Jalna industrialist Narendra Mittal during Diwali.

Sharing CCTV footage of the incident on social media platform X, Pawar wrote that “once known for its strong law and order, Maharashtra now ranks first in corruption and rising crime.” He further blamed the state’s ‘inefficient government and Home Ministry’ for the growing sense of insecurity among citizens.

The shocking incident took place on the night of October 22 in the Sambhajinagar area of Jalna city, near the BJP office. According to reports, Yash Vijay Mittal, nephew of industrialist Narendra Mittal, was attacked by a gang of around 10–15 unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants while returning home with his wife, Sakshi Mittal, after visiting relatives for Diwali.

When Yash’s car reached near his residence, the attackers surrounded the vehicle and launched a violent assault. Neighbours and family members rushed out after hearing cries for help and found Yash lying in a pool of blood, having been struck on the head with an iron rod. The attackers also attempted to target his wife, but fled the scene when locals intervened.

Yash Mittal was initially rushed to Deepak Hospital in Jalna and later transferred to Sai Neuro City Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar due to severe head injuries. Doctors have reported that his condition remains critical and he is currently under intensive care.

Industrialist Narendra Mittal has lodged a formal complaint at the Sadar Bazar Police Station. An FIR was registered under Sections 115, 118, and 352(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempted murder. Special investigation teams have been formed to trace the culprits. The police are examining CCTV footage and technical evidence to determine whether the motive behind the attack was a property dispute, an extortion attempt, old enmity, or an act of intimidation.

Mumbai: The Vile Parle police have registered a Zero FIR against 45 year-old music composer Sachin Sanghavi under Sections 69, 74, and 89 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged deceit, assault, and causing miscarriage without consent. The case has been transferred to Santacruz police, and Sanghavi, arrested on October 22, has been granted bail.

According to the FIR, the victim, a 29-year-old singer from Vile Parle East, met Sanghavi in February 2024 via Instagram, where he praised her voice and offered opportunities in his album Rang. The two exchanged numbers and began discussing work. Sanghavi, a resident of Multani Heights, Vile Parle West, invited her to his Santacruz West studio, where they met regularly. He claimed to have a troubled marriage, promising to divorce his wife and marry the victim, but later avoided her questions about marriage.

In April 2024, Sanghavi allegedly established a physical relationship with the victim at another Santacruz studio, reiterating his love and marriage promise. On May 28, 2024, while his family was abroad, he engaged in further physical relations at his residence. Their relationship continued during a trip to Budapest and other European locations between June 15 and June 20, 2024, and later at the studio and in a car in Vile Parle East.

On July 19, 2025, the victim discovered compromising photos and chats with another woman on Sanghavi’s phone, leading to arguments. Despite a work trip to Dubai, he continued the relationship against her will. On August 4, 2025, the victim learned she was pregnant. Sanghavi, upon meeting her and his wife at a Santacruz cafe, pressured her for an abortion, threatening to leak her photos and videos. After ineffective pills, she underwent an abortion surgery. Post-abortion, Sanghavi blocked her number, leaving her depressed and in treatment.

On October 10, 2025, they met at a clinic, where he told her not to “trouble” him and refused to meet her again.

Mumbai: The Mumbai Airport Customs officers have arrested a passenger for allegedly smuggling hydroponic weed valued at around Rs 12 crore, sourced from Bangkok.

According to the agency sources, on the basis of specific intelligence, the Customs officers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), intercepted one passenger arriving from Bangkok on Wednesday.

During the examination of the baggage, the Customs officers recovered 11.92 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (marijuana), with an illicit market value of approximately Rs 12 crores.

The narcotic substances were concealed inside the checked-in trolley bag carried by the passenger, who was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

In his statement, the passenger told Customs officers that he was aware that smuggling of hydroponic weed and other illegal drugs into India attracts stringent punishment. However, he was getting some inducement in lieu of smuggling the contraband to India.

“The preliminary investigation carried out so far in accordance with the law and the statement given by the accused disclose involvement of other persons who are yet to be traced. The investigation in this case is at the preliminary stage and efforts are on to trace other suspects involved in the case,” said a Customs officer.

On Tuesday, Mumbai Airport Customs officers had arrested two persons – Thane resident Mohammad Irfan Khan (27) and Malwani resident Sara Bi (36) for allegedly smuggling hydroponic weed collectively valued at Rs 7.86 crore.

In the intervening night of October 19-20, on the basis of specific intelligence, the Customs officers at CSMIA intercepted one passenger arriving from Bangkok and seized hydroponic weed worth Rs 10.50 crore.