Maharashtra
Navi Mumbai: Alert Bank Manager Saves 80-Year-Old Man From Losing ₹12 Lakh In ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

Navi Mumbai: An alert manager of a bank in Koparkhairane saved an 80 year old man from losing Rs 12 lakh Fixed Deposit amount to scamsters. Surendrakumar Rastogi, a retired officer from Nuclear Power Corporation of India was one of the latest victims of ‘digital arrest’ that has been happening rampantly in the country.
Even as he lost Rs 21.94 lakh, another Rs 12 lakh were saved because of the presence of mind of Lakshman Dhamale (55), Manager of Unity Small Finances Bank Ltd at sector 6 in Koparkhairane.
On November 13, Rastogi has received a call claiming to be from RBI which informed him that his pension was being blocked and he an arrest warrant has been issued against him. But since he is a senior citizen, he would get a chance to not get arrested and soon CBI will call him. He then got a whatsapp video call from one inspector S Lakshman from Hyderabad who claimed that they had proof that Rastogi was involved in Naresh Goyal scam.
He further claimed that Goyal was linked with Hizbul Mujahiddin terrorist organization and Rs 2 crore transaction was done in the name of Rastogi at Hyderabad for which a commission of Rs 20 lakh was provided to Rastogi. The caller further claimed that a case has been filed in Hyderabad against him.
“The caller then asked Rastogi the details of his investments and fixed deposits. The caller then told him that he will have to make few transactions in various accounts as they say and once he is proved innocent, all the money would be refunded,” senior police inspector Audumber Patil from Koparkhairane police station said.
The caller had also told him that he cannot disconnect the video call till all the procedures are over. Believing that he was under ‘house arrest’, Rastogi approached the banks to break his fixed deposits and transfer the amount to various bank accounts.
He started approaching various banks from November 14 and transferred a total of Rs 21.94 lakh to the scamsters. But when he reached Unity Small Finances Bank, the manager felt something amiss.
“We had informed banks that they should be cautious when a senior citizen approaches them with a request to break their FD and transfer a huge amount to someone,” Patil said.
Dhamale asked Rastogi the reason for breaking the FD and transferring Rs 12 lakh. “Rastogi was getting irritated with my questions. He claimed that it was for medical purpose and he was transferring to one Royal enterprises. The claims were mismatched. I told him that the server is down and he will transfer the amount in half an hour. The account to which the amount was to be transferred was at Yes bank and hence I wet to Yes bank to confirm the account details and I found that the account had a transaction of around Rs 3 crore in two days which was withdrawn as well. The account was reported to cyber cell and it was frozen by then,” Dhamale said.
Dhamale immediately called Rastogi to alert him and asked him to meet him but he didn’t turn up to ban and instead went to other banks and transferred around Rs 6 lakh to other accounts. Even after a day since Rastogi did not go to meet Dhamae, Dhamale approached Koparkhairane police.
“I informed the police and the police aling with me and a bank staff went to the residence of RAstogi. He was hesitant to talk as the video call was still active and he believed that he and his family was under surveillance. With a lot of coaxing, he heard us and we managed to make him believe that it is a scam,” Dhamale added.
“Being a senior citizen who was under the stress that he was under ‘house arrest’, we went to his residence in plain clothes. We showed him our police jeep outside and it took a lot to talking with hi to finally make him understand what actually happened was a scam,” police sub inspector Gajanan Takle from Koparhairane police station said. The police are now working of the leads of the case and are travelling to Uttarakhand to trace the accused.
Maharashtra
Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.
According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.
The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.
Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.
This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.
The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.
Maharashtra
Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.
Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.
Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.
Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.
Maharashtra
59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.
Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.
Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.
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