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Mumbai Shooting: Bike-Borne Gunmen Open Fire At Man Near Afzal Kepsa Restaurant In Mazgaon; None Injured

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Mumbai: A shocking incident took place in the Mazgaon area of Mumbai as reports emerged of gunfire near Afzal Restaurant in the wee hours of Saturday. The incident occurred between 3 am to 4 am in the morning, with the preliminary information suggesting that the shooting was an attempted murder. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as the gunfire seemed to be directed into the air.

Details On The Incident

Around 3:30 to 4 am on Saturday, two assailants reportedly arrived at Afzal Restaurant on an Activa scooter, targeting an individual sleeping on the pavement. Despite the assailants firing at the person, luck prevailed as the bullets did not hit him. The assailants fled away from the scene after the shooting.

Case Registered

A case has been registered at the Byculla Police Station in the matter. Police officials are actively searching for the suspects. The identity of the individuals responsible for the gunfire remains unclear.

Byculla Police, along with officials from other police stations, are conducting a comprehensive investigation. The search for the accused is being intensified through the examination of CCTV footage, aiming to shed light on the motives behind this alarming incident in Mumbai’s Mazgaon area.

About Afzal Kepsa Restaurant

Afzal Kepsa Restaurant, located in Mumbai’s Mazgaon area, is a popular culinary haven known for its delectable Kepsa dishes. With a diverse menu featuring a fusion of flavours and aromatic spices, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience.

Whether savouring their signature biryanis or indulging in flavorful kebabs, patrons are treated to a gastronomic journey that captures the essence of authentic Indian cuisine. The inviting ambience and rich culinary heritage make Afzal Kepsa Restaurant a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts seeking an exquisite blend of taste and tradition in the heart of Mazgaon.

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NCB action: MD worth Rs 50 crore seized, factory exposed

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Mumbai: The Central Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has claimed to have seized mephedrone MD drugs worth Rs 50 crore by busting a factory and lab supplying mephedrone MD. The NCP had conducted an operation in Mumbai’s Bhandup area, during which two drug peddlers were arrested, out of which drugs were hidden in plastic containers at the house of one of the accused.

Interrogation of the arrested accused revealed that he had set up a drug manufacturing lab in Mahad Industrial Area of ​​​​Raigad district and a case is already registered against the supplier of the suspected chemical factory under the NDPS Act and it is being investigated by the DRI and he is on bail in this case.

The NCB has continuously launched a campaign against drugs and drug smugglers. The NCB has appealed to the citizens to cooperate in the campaign against narcotics. Citizens should actively participate in this campaign being run to eliminate drug addiction and citizens can directly contact the helpline toll-free number 1933.

In line with the campaign of the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan, on the instructions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the NCB has intensified its action against drugs. During the action, the NCB has also recovered 46.8 kg of mephedrone, which has an estimated market price of Rs 50 crore. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also praised the action of NCB in this matter.

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Manipur Police arrest six militants, three smugglers, seize drugs worth Rs 3.15 crore

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Imphal, March 27: The Manipur Police have arrested six militants of different outfits and seized a cache of arms and ammunition, officials said here on Thursday.

The police also seized drugs worth Rs 3.15 crore and arrested three smugglers, the officials said.

A police official said that two cadres of the proscribed outfit People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested from Imphal West district on Wednesday night.

Two more militants of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) (Pro) outfit and an active member of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested from Imphal East district.

The police also arrested a militant of the Koireng-led United National Liberation Front (UNLF-K) from Tengnoupal district.

The arrested militants were involved in abduction, forcible collection of money from traders, officials, contractors, and issuing threat notices to people.

Several two-wheelers, mobile sets, sharp-edged weapons, incriminating documents and various other materials were recovered from the militants.

Manipur Police arrested three drug peddlers from Imphal East district and recovered 10.5 kg of heroin valued at Rs 3.15 crore from their possession.

The drugs, suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar, were contained in 880 soap cases.

A car in which the smugglers were travelling was also seized.

Manipur has around 400 km of unfenced border with Myanmar.

The police also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including AK series rifles and Self-Loading Rifles, from Imphal East and Kakching districts.

On Wednesday, five militants were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition was seized in Manipur.

The militants of the banned United National Liberation Front (Koireng faction) were identified as Thongam Ronaldo Singh (26) and Khuraijam Micheal Singh (28).

Manipur Police arrested three drug peddlers who were involved in the transportation of drugs along National Highway-02 (Imphal to Senapati district) in Imphal West district on Tuesday night.

Police recovered 5.5 kg of heroin valued at Rs two crore from their possession.

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Mumbai: Four year old child kidnapped and killed, identified as kidnapped

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police has claimed to have arrested 25-year-old Akshay Ashok Garud for the kidnapping and murder of a four-year-old child in Mumbai. An acquaintance named Garud first kidnapped a 4-year-old child under the limits of Kandivali police station in Mumbai and then killed the kidnapped child.

A complaint was lodged with the Kandivali police on March 22 in this case. To search for the child, the police had formed 6 teams under the supervision of DCP Anand Bhuite. They examined 150 to 200 CCTV footage of Kandivali, Borivali, Malad, Andheri, Santacruz, Virar and Surat city. In this, clues were found about the accused and the absconding accused was hiding in Surat. After this, the police team arrested him from Surat, Gujarat.

This action was taken on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, Additional Police Commissioner of North Zone Abhishek Trimukhe, ACP Neeta Padvi, Senior Inspector Ravinder Adane. The incident was carried out under the leadership of the police and the accused has been arrested. Mumbai Police has started further investigation into the matter.

The kidnapping and murder of a four-year-old child in Mumbai has created a sensation. The child was kidnapped at night when his parents were resting. In this case, the police have registered a case of murder and kidnapping and arrested the accused. He is being questioned as to why he killed the child after kidnapping him.

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