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Police seize 115.1 kg firecrackers, one held in Delhi

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A firecracker seller was arrested by the Delhi police for possessing 115.1 kg of illegal crackers, officials said on Saturday.

Police said that during patrolling at 10.45 p.m. in the Paharganj area, they found that a man was selling firecrackers near his residence in white plastic sacks. On checking, the accused identified as Girdhari Lal (49) was found to possess 115.1 kgs of illegal firecrackers in a sack.

As per the police statement, “6.30 kg of Green Fire Works Karpagam, RC Brand, 11.75 kg of Kamdenu, 555 Green and Azad Brand, 14.60 kg of Cornation Brand, 9.95 kg of Diamond Dogs, 20.20 kg of Shimba Brand, 12.20 kg of Golden Ship Brand, 8.65 kg of Duck Brand, 18.75 kg of 402 Brand ‘Bijli Bam’, 12.70 kg of 402 Brand were recovered from the accused.”

A case has been filed under the Explosives Act, 1884 and an investigation has been taken up. Post the Delhi government’s decision to completely ban storage, sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers from September 15 onwards, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee has extended the ban till January 1, 2022, in order to keep the national capital’s air quality in check during the winter season.

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Dongri Police Arrest Three For Knifepoint Robbery Of Waiter, Accused Threatened Victim And Took ₹8,000

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Mumbai: The Dongri Police Station has registered a robbery case after a 38-year-old waiter was allegedly threatened at knifepoint and robbed of ₹8,000 in the early hours of Friday. In this case, Dongri Police have arrested three accused, identified as as Ramzan Shakeel Shaikh (22), Ibrahim Shamshodh Ahmed Shaikh (20), Aman Rakesh Shaikh (18), and Tajuddin Yajuddin Shaikh (22).

The complainant, Saddam Siddique Shaikh, a resident of Nandlal Jani Marg near a beer godown in Wadi Bunder, Dongri, stated that the incident occurred around 3:00 am on April 10, 2026.

According to the complaint, while the victim was asleep at his residence, four accused knocked on his door and called him outside. Once he stepped out, the accused identified as Ramzan Shakeel Shaikh (22), Ibrahim Shamshodh Ahmed Shaikh (20), Aman Rakesh Shaikh (18), and Tajuddin Yajuddin Shaikh (22)—allegedly threatened him with a knife and forcibly took ₹8,000 from his pocket.

Based on the complaint,Dongri police registered an FIR under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Police have arrested three accused Ramzan Shaikh, Aman Shaikh, and Tajuddin Shaikh while one accused, Ibrahim Shaikh, remains absconding.

The arrested accused have been remanded to police custody until April 13. The case is being investigated by PSI Gokul Shinde. Further investigation is underway.

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24-Year-Old Man Attacked With Sharp Weapon At Simba Uproar 2026 In Bandra After Dance Floor Altercation, Case Registered

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Mumbai: Three unidentified individuals allegedly attacked a 24-year-old youth with a sharp object during Simba Uproar 2026, a music concert held in Bandra East. The incident occurred on Saturday at around 9 pm. The attack reportedly took place following a minor altercation after someone was bumped into while dancing. The BKC police on Sunday registered a case against three unidentified individuals.

According to the police, the complainant, Aditya Mukhi, a resident of Sion West, works with a private company. On April 11, he and his friend, Divyang, attended Simba Uproar 2026, a music concert organised at the MMRDA grounds in BKC. They reached the venue at around 7.30 pm.

At around 9 pm, both were dancing along with other attendees when three to four individuals standing nearby were also dancing. During this time, one of the individuals bumped into Aditya. When Aditya objected and asked him not to push, the situation escalated.

Following this, the man began verbally abusing him. Soon after, one of his associates hit Aditya on the back of his head. Another person allegedly assaulted him with shoes, while a fourth individual attacked him with a sharp object, causing injuries to his left hand and stomach. The accused also allegedly threatened him with dire consequences.

Aditya’s friend immediately rushed him to Gurunanak Hospital in Kherwadi by ambulance. After receiving treatment, they approached the BKC police station and lodged a complaint.

The police have registered a case under Section 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), along with other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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Fake Govt Jobs Racket Busted In Mumbai; 13 Accused Named In ₹1.54 Crore Fraud Case

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Mumbai: The Charkop police have registered an FIR against 13 individuals for allegedly cheating. The accused allegedly collected ₹1.54 crore from several people on the pretext of facilitating jobs in Mantralaya, the BMC, the Income Tax Department, and other government offices. The case was registered on April 11.

According to the FIR, the complainant, Sushil Patil, 36, is a resident of Kandivali West and works as a real estate contractor. In 2016, a friend introduced him to Satish Wankhede, and the two gradually developed a cordial relationship. In 2018, Wankhede told Patil that he could facilitate government jobs without any examination, claiming he had strong contacts with government officials. He also claimed to have already secured jobs for several people and showed Patil fake job offer letters.

Patil informed Wankhede that he held a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and was seeking a government job. Wankhede assured him that he could arrange a position in departments such as the Revenue Department, Thane Municipal Corporation, the Maharashtra Assembly, the Nagpur Tehsil office, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, and demanded ₹60 lakh for the same.

In 2018, Wankhede took ₹10 lakh from Patil and collected photocopies of his documents. However, in 2020, he told Patil that recruitment in the Revenue Department had been put on hold. When Patil inquired about opportunities in other departments, Wankhede assured him of a job in the Thane Municipal Corporation and arranged a meeting with junior engineer Yatin More in Thane Municipality.

More allegedly assured Patil that he would conduct an interview and provide a job. Wankhede then demanded more money, and Patil paid him an additional ₹20 lakh through cash and online transactions.

Wankhede later asked Patil to introduce him to others seeking government jobs. Patil introduced around 10 of his friends to Wankhede, who allegedly collected large sums of money from them as well under the pretext of securing government employment. He claimed that the money would be distributed among officials in various departments. In total, he allegedly took ₹1.54 crore from all the aspirants.

Wankhede’s associates and the accused, who allegedly promised jobs in different government departments, have been identified as Sharad Rajguru, Balasaheb Kamble, Dr Mangesh Patil, Dhawal Patil, Pramod Solapure, Vinod Mali, Ravindra Kamble, Jitendra Chaudhary, Abhay Patil, Kamalesh Gandhalikar, Dinesh Nikale, and Yatin More. Satish Wankhede is the prime accused in the case.

The police have registered the case under Section 316(2) (cheating) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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