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Mumbai: Tensions Flare At Bhandup School After 9-Year-Old Allegedly Injected With Unknown Substance, Police Probe

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Mumbai: Tensions ran high at a prominent school in Bhandup on Tuesday February 4 after a 9-year-old girl was allegedly injected with an unknown substance by an unidentified individual in the NES High school premises. The incident, which reportedly occurred on January 31, sparked outrage among parents, who staged a protest demanding answers about their children’s safety.

According to the complaint, the girl was playing in the school ground when an unknown person allegedly approached her, took her to an isolated spot, and injected her with an unidentified substance. The girl later informed her teacher about the incident, after which her parents were notified. She was immediately rushed to Wadia Hospital, where she underwent medical tests.

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, neither the school administration nor the police have been able to identify the suspect after four days of investigation. The Bhandup Police have formed five special teams to probe the matter and have scrutinized CCTV footage from the school premises. However, no suspicious activity or presence of an outsider was detected. The footage only shows the girl playing and interacting with her classmates.

Medical examinations, including blood tests and X-rays, were conducted, with preliminary reports indicating no signs of health complications.

School Responds to Allegations

When contacted by media, the school issued an official statement denying that such an incident occurred on its premises. “Following the complaint, the police are conducting a thorough investigation, including scrutiny of CCTV footage from the past three days. We have also reviewed the footage and can firmly confirm that no such incident took place within the school premises. This can be verified with the police authorities,” the school’s statement read.

The school further stated that medical reports from the hospital have not substantiated the allegations. “Since the matter involves a juvenile, we are handling it with utmost sensitivity. Based on investigations by both the police and medical professionals, there is no evidence to suggest that the alleged incident occurred at our Bhandup school premises,” the statement added.

Parents, however, remain unconvinced, demanding increased security measures and transparency from the school management. The Bhandup Police continue their investigation, and further updates are awaited.

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Mumbai Crime: Vasai Man Kills Stepmother For Refusing To Pay ₹1.8 Lakh For His Online Gaming, Father Helps Cover-Up Murder

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Vasai (Maharashtra): In a chilling case from Vasai, which is 25 kilometres away from Mumbai, the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 61-year-old stepmother after she refused to give him money to continue playing an online game. The accused’s father has also been arrested for his role in helping cover up the crime.

Family Claimed Elderly Woman Died Due To Fall, Last Rites Conducted

The victim, Arshia Khusru, was a resident of Periyar Apartment in Vasai West. She died on July 26 and her family claimed she had suffered a fatal fall. Based on that account, her last rites were conducted without a postmortem. However, discrepancies in the circumstances surrounding her death led the police to launch an investigation.

During the probe, officers arrested Imran Khusru, Arshia’s stepson, who later confessed to the murder. Imran was deeply addicted to an online game and desperately needed Rs 1.8 lakh to fund his gaming.

When Arshia refused to give him the money, an enraged Imran allegedly slammed her head against a wall corner and kicked her in the face, leading to fatal injuries. After committing the crime, he is said to have stolen her gold jewellery.

Accused’s Father Helped In Covering Crime

The case took a darker turn when police discovered the involvement of Imran’s father, Amir Ismail Khusru (65), in attempting to destroy evidence and mislead authorities. Amir allegedly used his personal connections to procure a fake death certificate stating that Arshia had died from a fall. He then persuaded the family to proceed with her funeral based on the false cause of death, avoiding an autopsy.

Cops say the father-son duo went to great lengths to cover up the murder. It was only through persistent efforts by the police that the truth came to light. The stolen jewellery and other key evidence have reportedly been recovered. Both accused are currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Palghar Police Bust Prostitution Racket In Vasai; 3 Bangladeshi Nationals Held, 2 Victims Rescued

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Palghar: In a significant operation against human trafficking, Palghar police have uncovered a prostitution racket being run from a residential flat in Naigaon, Vasai. Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested, and two victims, including a minor girl, were rescued, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

About The Case

Acting on a tip-off, the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the Mira Bhayander–Vasai Virar police conducted a raid on July 26 at a flat in Naigaon, located in the Vasai area.

According to ACP (Crime) Madan Ballal, officers found a minor girl at the scene who was allegedly being pushed into the flesh trade. A 21-year-old woman, also a victim of the racket, was rescued from the same premises.

The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Khalid Bapari, Juber Harun Sheikh, and Shamin Gaffar Sardar, all Bangladeshi nationals. Police say the victims, too, are from Bangladesh and were reportedly trafficked into India and forced into sex work.

Both victims have been shifted to a shelter run by the Rescue Foundation for their care and rehabilitation.

An FIR has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 96 (procuration of child), 98 (selling child for purposes of prostitution), 143(3) and 143(4) (trafficking), and 144 (exploitation of trafficked person). Additional charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act have also been applied.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Maharashtra, Mysuru Police Bust MDMA Factory On Ring Road; ₹100 Crore Drugs Seized, Four Held

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Bengaluru: In a joint operation, the Maharashtra police and Mysuru police have raided a narcotics manufacturing factory on the outer ring road of Mysuiru and seized 13 kg of MDMA and 37 kg of liquid being used to manufacture MDMA, all worth over Rs 100 crore in the international market.

Interestingly, the narcotics manufactured here were being supplied to Maharashtra and the raiding police squad have arrested four persons in this connection. The Mysuru city Commissioner has suspended the Narasimharaja police station inspector Lakshmikanth Talawar for dereliction of duty, under whose jurisdiction the factory comes.

Recently, a drug peddler who was arrested by the Maharashtra police had confessed that he was procuring drugs from Mysuru. He had told the police that a large quantity of the MDMA was stored in Mysuru either in the form of powder or pills and was being supplied to Maharashtra.

Based on the information, the Maharashtra police approached the Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, who organised the raid. In the early hours on Sunday, the police team raided an old garage near Belavattha in the outer ring road. Among the four arrested, two are from Mysuru and the other two are outsiders. The police have refused to divulge any details of the arrested, as it would hamper the future investigations.

Reacting to the drug factory in Mysuru, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar said that it was a disturbing development, as Mysuru was a quiet place without much such activities.

“Now we have unearthed the factory, we are taking strict action against such activities. Even our police are investigating various angles of the incident,” he added.

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