Crime
Mumbai: Versova Police Issue Notice To Family For Assaulting Traffic Constable Over Seatbelt Violation

Mumbai: The Versova police issued a notice on August 14 to three family members for allegedly abusing and physically assaulting a traffic constable.
About The Case
On August 13, Advait Anand, 30, Kapil Anand (aged between 60 and 65), and Sadhan Anand (aged between 60 and 65) were travelling in their SUV (MH 02 DJ 3260) from Seven Bungalows to Mhada Junction in Andheri West. Sadhan Anand was seated in the front passenger seat and was not wearing a seat belt. A traffic constable noticed this violation and began taking a photo of the vehicle. In response, Sadhan Anand started abusing and assaulting the constable. Her husband, Kapil Anand, and their son, Advait, also joined in by abusing the constable.
Traffic Constable Files Complaint
Traffic Constable Ganesh Sonawane, 31, filed a complaint against the three individuals, and the Versova police registered a case against the trio on August 14 for allegedly causing grievous hurt to a public servant in the discharge of their duty.
According to the FIR, on August 13, around 7 p.m., the SUV was driving from Seven Bungalows to Mhada Junction in Andheri West. The constable noticed that the woman in the front passenger seat was not wearing a seatbelt and signalled the driver to pull over to the side of the road.
However, the driver Advait Anand responded by making an obscene gesture and stopped the car about 50 meters ahead. When the constable approached the vehicle and began taking photos to issue an e-challan, the woman started verbally abusing him. As the constable attempted to calm her down, she slapped him on the cheek and chest. Her husband, Kapil Anand, and their son, Advait, then joined in the abuse.
Another police constable, Bharat Choudhary, recorded the incident on his mobile phone. Constable Sonawane contacted the Versova police station, and a police constable arrived at the scene. The police constable instructed the family to visit the police station, but the accused claimed they needed to go to the hospital and left the scene.
Versova Police Files Case Against Individuals Involved Under Various Sections Of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Later, the Versova police filed a case against the trio under sections 121(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter a public servant from duty), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty), 221 (obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), and 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The accused family resides in Lokhandwala, Andheri West. Advait Anand is an employee of a private company, and his parents are retired.
Crime
Mumbai Airport Customs Seize 7.318 Kg Of Hydroponic Weed & 99 Bottles Of Codeine Syrup Across 4 Cases

Mumbai: During the period 15th-20th July, the officers at Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs, Zone-III, made a remarkable seizure of suspected NDPS (hydroponic weed) weighing 7.318 kg and 99 bottles of 100ml each cough syrup containing codeine phosphate across 04 cases. 04 persons were Arrested.
Highlights of the case:
(14/15.07.2025)
Case 1. On the basis of profiling, Customs officers at CSMI Airport , Mumbai Customs, Zone – III intercepted 01 passenger arriving from Bangkok to Mumbai and recovered 610 grams of hydroponic weed. The smuggled goods were concealed inside the trolley bag carried by the passenger. 01 passenger was arrested under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
(15/16.07.2025)
Case 2. On the basis of profiling, Customs officers at CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone -III intercepted 01 passenger arriving from Bangkok to Mumbai and Recovered 5256 grams of hydroponic weed. The smuggled goods were concealed inside the check-in baggage carried by the passenger. 01 passenger was arrested under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
(16/17.07.2025)
Case 3. On the basis of Specific Intel, Customs officers at CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone -III intercepted 01 passenger arriving from Bangkok to Mumbai and Recovered 1452 grams of hydroponic weed. The smuggled goods were concealed inside the trolley bag carried by the passenger. 01 passenger was arrested under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
(19/20.07.2025)
Case 4. On the basis of information received, Customs officers at CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone -III intercepted 01 passenger departing from Mumbai to Riyadh and recovered 99 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine phosphate as its constituent. The smuggled goods were concealed inside the check-in baggage carried by the passenger. 01 passenger was arrested under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Crime
Thane Crime Branch Seizes ₹1.69 Crore Worth MD Powder; Man Arrested While En Route To Mumbra

The Thane Crime Branch Unit One has arrested a man for allegedly possessing over 1 kilogram of MD powder, valued at ₹1.69 crore, which he intended to sell in Mumbra. The accused has been identified as Mohanlal Joshi alias Sharma, a resident of Kudus village in Wada, Palghar.
According to officials, acting on a tip-off received on July 18, a team was deployed near the Mumbra bypass flyover bridge, where the suspect was expected to arrive. The man was intercepted in his car en route to Mumbra. Upon searching the vehicle, the police discovered and seized 1.209 kilograms of MD powder, with an estimated value of ₹1,69,26,000.
He was taken to the police station, and a case was registered against him under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
An investigating officer from Thane Crime Branch Unit One said they are currently probing the source of the contraband and its intended recipients. Efforts are also underway to determine how many others may be involved in the case. Further investigation is ongoing.
Crime
Airline Employee Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Air Hostess In Mira Road, Arrested At Mumbai Airport

Mumbai: A London airline employee was arrested at Mumbai airport while attempting to flee to Hong Kong, accused of raping a 23-year-old air hostess. Following a long-haul flight, the man allegedly forced the victim to drink excessively at a party in Mira Road. After she became heavily intoxicated, he took her to his residence where he assaulted her.
The victim faced mental trauma and threats from the accused, who warned her against reporting the crime. After the victim filed an FIR, the suspect planned to leave India. Both individuals are employed by the same airline, and the incident occurred after their interaction during the flight.
The police state that she experienced psychological trauma following the assault and was reportedly intimidated by the perpetrator. “The defendant cautioned her about severe repercussions if she reported to the police,” stated a police officer according to a report by the Hindustan Times. She persisted in her work and traveled overseas on another extended journey.
FIR Filed Against The Accused
Upon her return to Mumbai, she contacted the Navghar police, who on Saturday charged the suspect under Sections 64 (rape) and 351(1) (criminal intimidation) and 352 (deliberate insult with the intent to incite a breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Accused Caught Trying To Flee From India Permanently
Immediately after the FIR was filed, the suspect got ready to escape. The officer mentioned that he landed a position with an airline company based in Hong Kong and also got his visa. The Navghar police subsequently reached out to the vigilance unit of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the Sahar police to detain the suspect at the airport. “Senior police inspector Dheeraj Koli stated, ‘The investigation is being carried out by police sub-inspector Sanjay Lokhandemali.’”
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