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Police is keeping an eye on communal elements, arrangements are tight even in Iftar markets, mischief will not be tolerated: Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dombre

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Thane: Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dombre has claimed special security arrangements in the city. He said that during the month of Ramadan, there is a lot of crowd in Iftar Bazaar and to ensure that there is no disruption in traffic during Maghrib and Asr, traffic police will be deployed on the spot.

Speaking to Mumbai Press, Ashutosh Dombre said that special attention is also being paid to social media. Action will be taken against those who spread misleading messages on social media. Along with this, the police is also paying attention to the issue of noise pollution. He said that the police receives complaints of noise pollution most of the time. The police investigates all the complaints and verifies them and only then action is ensured.

He said that a meeting was also held with the religious scholars, elders and officials of the city regarding Ramadan, in which the scholars assured to cooperate in every possible way, so Ramadan is being celebrated in a peaceful environment in the police station premises. He said that the police is also keeping an eye on the misuse of social media and action is being taken against anti-social elements and people of a particular community. Ashutosh Dombre said that the festival of Ramzan is going on in Muslim-dominated areas like Mumbra, Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan and other areas and people stay awake till late night. In such a situation, special police arrangements have been made.

When Ashutosh Dombre was asked about the objection to Azaan in the name of noise pollution during Ramzan, he said that the mosque officials and scholars have assured that they will follow the guidelines of the Supreme Court and Azaan is being given as per the Supreme Court and noise pollution rules. Loudspeakers are not played at high volume in any mosque, but Azaan is given within the prescribed limit.

He said that when a complaint is received, the police first confirms it for taking action and takes action only if the complaint is proved to be correct. Therefore, if miscreants complain about loudspeakers being played at high volume in the mosque, the police investigate it and take action only if the complaint is proved to be correct.

Regarding Holi, Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dombre said that the police have been instructed to remain alert so that no untoward incident takes place during Holi. Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 13 and Dholi Vandana (Holi) on March 14. During this time, there will be additional arrangements at religious places and mosques. Along with this, a special alert has been issued in sensitive areas, where incidents of communal violence have occurred earlier. A list of people involved in such acts has been prepared to prevent harassment of women.

Apart from this, special police teams have been deployed to keep an eye on public places, sensitive places and celebrations during Holi. Ashutosh Dombre said that any person, irrespective of religion or nationality, should celebrate his festival peacefully. The police is with them.

If any person creates a ruckus, the police will take action against the miscreants. No one needs to panic or panic.

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Palghar Crime News: Nalasopara Tutor Assaulted By Parents After Alleged Molestation Of Minor Student

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Palghar: A tutor at the IITN Academy in Nalasopara West was allegedly beaten by angry parents after he was accused of repeatedly molesting a minor girl who was a student at the coaching center. The tutor, identified as Rahul Dubey, has been taken into custody by Nalasopara police.

According to reports, a minor student attending classes at the IITN Academy, located near the Hanuman temple, was allegedly subjected to repeated harassment by Dubey over the past several days. The girl reportedly resisted his advances multiple times but did not disclose the incidents to her parents out of fear.

The situation came to a head yesterday when the girl finally confided in her parents. Shortly after, the tutor allegedly sent all other students home, then tried to block the girl from leaving the classroom. The girl managed to escape and fled to safety. Her parents, enraged by the revelation, rushed to the academy and reportedly thrashed the accused tutor.

Dubey was subsequently handed over to the police, who have launched an investigation into the matter. The incident has caused a wave of outrage in the community and has once again highlighted concerns about student safety at coaching centers.

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Mumbai Rains: City Sees 20mm Downpour In An Hour; Waterlogging Hits Sion, Eastern Express Highway, Traffic Crawls

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Mumbai: After a relatively subdued monsoon phase last week, Mumbai was lashed by heavy early morning showers on Monday, with several areas recording over 20 mm of rainfall in just an hour. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Tuesday and Wednesday, warning of heavy to very heavy spells in isolated parts of the city and suburbs.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) rainfall data, the city (CT) received an average of 12.41 mm, eastern suburbs (ES) 13.84 mm and western suburbs (WS) 18.04 mm of rain between 8 am on Sunday and 7 am on Monday.

Details On Heavy Rains In Early Morning Hours

The heaviest showers were concentrated between 6 am and 7 am on Monday. In the city region, B. Nadkarni Park Municipal School in Wadala logged 29 mm, Sewri Koliwada Municipal School recorded 25 mm and the Storm Water Drainage workshop in Dadar registered 24 mm. Several other locations, including Dharavi’s Kala Killa school (19 mm) and Worli Naka (16 mm), also reported heavy rainfall.

In the eastern suburbs, Mankhurd Fire Station saw 28 mm, while Shivaji Nagar Municipal School in Govandi and Nutan Vidya Mandir each recorded 24 mm. Chembur Fire Station and MPS Maharashtra Nagar in Mankhurd measured 23 mm, with other pockets like Ghatkopar’s Ramabai school (21 mm) also witnessing sharp showers.

The western suburbs too reported intense rain within the same period. The BKC Fire Station registered 26 mm, Pali Chimbai Municipal School in Bandra logged 23 mm, while Santacruz’s Nariyalwadi school and Bandra’s Supari Tank school both recorded 22 mm. Chakala Municipal School in Andheri saw 17 mm, while the HE ward reported 16 mm.

Waterlogging Reported In Sion

Despite the morning downpour, the city did not report widespread waterlogging or severe disruptions. However, minor waterlogging was reported in some areas such as Sion’s Gandhi Market and some patches on the Eastern Express Highway. Local train services continued to operate normally on both the Central and Western lines, though traffic movement slowed in a few low-lying areas during the morning rush hour.

The IMD said that while light to moderate showers will continue on Monday, intense spells are expected midweek as monsoon currents strengthen over the Konkan coast. Temperatures will remain in the range of 27–31 degrees Celsius, with high humidity levels making conditions uncomfortable.

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Mumbai Crime: CBI Arrests Long-Absconding Bank Fraud Accused After 21 Years

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Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully arrested the accused Dinesh D. Gehlot, a proclaimed offender in a high-value bank fraud case, pursuant to sustained and meticulous efforts made by the investigating team.

The case was registered on 31.05.2004 for defrauding Bank of Baroda. It was alleged that the accused Dinesh D. Gehlot, had dishonestly applied for housing loan by the use of forged and fabricated documents.

Charge Sheet Filed in 2007, Accused Remained Untraceable

After completion of investigation, a charge sheet was filed in the case on 30.04.2007, making the accused Dinesh D. Gehlot as one of the conspirators for cheating and defrauding the Bank of Baroda. The accused failed to join the trial or respond to summons/warrants and was untraceable since 2024.

Multiple Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) were issued against him. Finally, on 09.12.2024, the Hon. Special Judge for CBI, Greater Bombay ordered to issue Proclamation warrant against him. Despite sustained efforts over the time to trace him, the absconding accused had remained untraceable.

Absconding Accused Frequently Changed Residences

The accused Dinesh D. Gehlot had frequently changed residences. He had misled the local residents about his real identity and had maintained minimal interaction with locals, further hindering efforts to trace him.

CBI Employs Advanced Technology to Locate Accused

The CBI through the deployment of advanced technological tools and identity-tracking databases, meticulously analyzed the digital footprint of the absconding accused to ascertain his current identity and location. Supplemented by extensive field investigations and on-ground inquiries, the CBI team successfully located the accused Dinesh D. Gehlot in Noida.

Accused Apprehended and Remanded to Judicial Custody

Pursuant to his identification, the accused Dinesh D. Gehlot was apprehended on 20.08.2025 and produced before the Competent Court at Mumbai, which remanded him to judicial custody for the purpose of further trial proceedings. The accused is presently undergoing trial.

CBI Highlights Technology and Persistence in Law Enforcement

“This case is a classic example of how the integration of technology-driven intelligence platforms with the persistent and coordinated efforts of investigating officers on the ground can substantially augment the operational capabilities of law enforcement agencies in tracing and apprehending long-absconding offenders,” said a CBI official.

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