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Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray Felicitates Arif Bamne, Boatman Who Risked His Life To Save 35 Passengers In Neelkamal Accident

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Arif Bamne, who risked his own life to save 35 passengers in the Neelkamal boat accident, was honoured by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshri residence on Monday. During the ceremony, Thackeray praised Arif’s presence of mind, courage, and bravery. According to report, the event was attended by Shiv Sena UBT leaders including MP Arvind Sawant, MLAs Milind Narvekar, and Manoj Jamsutkar.

The incident occurred when the Neelkamal boat, traveling from Gateway of India to Elephanta, collided with a Navy speedboat, resulting in a severe accident where both vessels sank. The accident claimed 15 lives, while 100 people were successfully rescued.

Arif Bamne, who works as a boatmaster on the Purva boat, emerged as a guardian angel during the crisis. When the accident occurred, his boat was nearby. Without any hesitation, Arif jumped into the sea and, along with his colleagues, managed to save at least 35 passengers. Using a pilot boat for support, they safely transferred the rescued passengers to the Vasudev ferry. In one particularly notable rescue, Arif saved an unconscious three-and-a-half-year-old child.

For their acts of bravery, Arif and his fellow crew members – Kifayat Mulla, Tapas Kar, and Nandu Jana – were felicitated by Uddhav Thackeray’s party. They were presented with cash rewards in recognition of their courageous rescue efforts.

The incident has brought widespread acclaim for Arif’s heroic actions, with Uddhav Thackeray personally commemorating his bravery during today’s special ceremony.

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Kenyan Woman Held At Mumbai Airport For Smuggling Cocaine Worth ₹6.65 Crore In Ingested Capsules

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Mumbai: The officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Sunday arrested a 43-year-old Kenyan woman for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 6.65 crore. The woman had ingested capsules containing cocaine and she purged six capsules during medical examination in a hospital.

According to sources, DRI Mumbai had specific intelligence which indicated that a female passenger Florence Awino Indangasi travelling from Nairobi to Mumbai might have concealed some narcotics substance.

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Mumbai Police Constable Arrested For Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl In Saat Rasta Area

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Mumbai: A shameful incident that tarnishes the image of the police uniform has come to light in the jurisdiction of Agripada Police Station. A police constable has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl in the Saat Rasta area. The shocking act was caught on CCTV, which played a key role in his arrest.

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According to police sources, the minor had stepped out of her building to collect prasad on Saturday when the 45-year-old constable began following her. When she tried to take the elevator, the constable allegedly stopped her, forcibly grabbed her hand, and dragged her up the stairs

According to Agripada police sources, the minor girl had stepped out of her building to collect prasad when the 45-year-old accused, who was present in the Surrounding area, started following her. When the minor girl enter the elevator, the constable allegedly stopped her and forcibly held her hand. He then reportedly dragged her up the staircase to the first floor of the building.

A police constable posted with the LA in Tardeo has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl in the Saat Rasta area. The  Shameful incident, which occurred on Saturday, came to light after the girl informed her mother, prompting her to lodge a police complaint.

Following the complaint, Agripada Police registered an FIR under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The constable was taken into custody on Sunday. Police officials said the incident was captured on CCTV, and the footage is being treated as vital evidence in establishing the constable’s role in the offence. The investigation is ongoing.

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Mumbai CFO Duped Of ₹1.93 Crores In Andheri To Scammer Impersonating As ‘Boss’ On Whatsapp

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Mumbai: A cyber fraud case has come forward from Mumbai’s western region cyber police, revealing a sophisticated cyber fraud operation that involved impersonation on WhatsApp, leading a senior finance executive to transfer Rs 1.93 crore from a company bank account. The plan focused on the chief financial officer (CFO) of a private firm in Andheri.

From April 12 to April 15, the CFO obtained messages from a mobile number impersonating the company’s director, which created an impression of authenticity, and The impersonator, asserting pressing business matters tied to a collaboration involving government officials and a private company, demanded a large payment. Confident in the sender’s identity, the CFO completed the transfer of Rs 1,93,06,000.

The deception came to light on April 15, when the impersonator asked for an extra Rs 3 crore. The CFO, feeling uneasy, reached out to the real director, who verified he had not made any such request, resulting in a quick notification to the authorities. A FIR was lodged on April 28.

After thorough technical analysis, police apprehended six suspects linked to the fraud. Shubham Bajirao Kunjir, aged 28, residing in Pune, was recognized as the main suspect, possessing the beneficiary account. Additional apprehended persons comprised Akshay Gorakh Shelke and Ujjwal Raj Kumar Singh, with their involvement still under scrutiny.

Additionally, Shubhamkumar Jaipal Singh Pardeshi arranged provisions and collected banking resources, while Aditya Dilip Shinde communicated transaction information according to a report by Mid Day. Iran Shivpal Mishra was involved in providing banking details to Chinese agents and transforming money into cryptocurrency.

Officials confiscated several gadgets, such as cell phones, computers, and banking-related materials. Inquiries showed the bank account in use had participated in several earlier cyber fraud cases. Officials urged the public to verify financial requests obtained digitally on their own and promote prompt reporting of any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

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