Mumbai: The Maharashtra Police have announced the recipients of the “Best Qualitative Investigation” and “Best Conviction” awards for February 2026, recognising exemplary work by police teams in Gondia district and Thane city.

The Gondia District Police, particularly the Salekasa Police team, have been selected for the Best Qualitative Investigation award. The team successfully cracked a complex murder case of a microfinance employee without any direct eyewitnesses, relying solely on a rope recovered from the crime scene to trace and arrest the accused.

Meanwhile, the Best Conviction award has been conferred upon the Thane City Police, specifically the Shil-Daighar Police team. The case involved the recovery of a शव found inside an iron trunk with hands and legs tied in the Diva creek area. Acting on confidential inputs, the police arrested the accused and built a strong case using solid forensic and circumstantial evidence.

Due to the robust investigation and effective presentation in court, the charges against the accused were proven beyond reasonable doubt. On February 25, 2026, the Sessions Court sentenced both accused to life imprisonment along with a fine of ₹20,000 each.

The awards were presented on April 10, 2026, by Maharashtra Director General of Police, Sadanand Date. From Gondia Police, Police Inspector Bhushan Burade, Police Inspector Purushottam Aherkar, Assistant Police Inspector Kishor Mavaskar, Police Havaldar Vitthalprasad Thakre, and Police Naik Dinesh Jambhulkar were honoured for Best Qualitative Investigation.

From Thane City Police, then Police Inspector Ramchandra Kashinath Mohite and Police Havaldar Sachin Madhav Sawale were awarded for Best Conviction. The awardees received cash prizes and commendation certificates for their outstanding performance. Senior officials also extended their best wishes to the officers for their future endeavours.

Mumbai: After the attack on Maulana Syed Khalid Ashraf, also known as Khalid Mian, in Dongri, Mumbai, Mumbai has registered a case of attempt to murder and claimed to have arrested four accused. Tension spread in Mumbai due to the attack on Khalid Ashraf and his son. His followers reached the police station in droves. After this, today, the Ulema Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaat has also demanded strict action against the culprits in the context of the attack on Khalid Ashraf. Today, the Ulema Ahle Sunnah and All India Jamaat-ul-Ulema met Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti and expressed satisfaction over the police action and demanded strict action against the accused. A delegation led by Hazrat Maulana Moinuddin Ashraf, also known as Moin Mian, met Devin Bharti. Maulana Khalid Ashraf said that I have been targeted by drug dealers. At the same time, when these drug dealers attacked me and my son, he had said that this is the same Maulana who runs the movement against drugs. Therefore, Maulana Khalid Ashraf has requested the Police Commissioner that attacking scholars is completely wrong, in such a situation, strict action should be taken against these goons. He also expressed satisfaction over the police action and also thanked the scholars and the elders of the city. He said that I did not feel that I am alone in this hour of distress, so thank you all. Along with this, Maulana Khalid Ashraf requested the disciples and those concerned to show patience and restraint, not only that, but also to avoid provocations. Those who are our fans and lovers will definitely not do anything wrong. Ulemas targeted by drug dealers
Hazrat Maulana Moinuddin Ashraf, also known as Moin Mian, today met Police Commissioner Devin Bharti regarding the attack on Khalid Ashraf and revealed that now he is being targeted by Ulemas and white-clad drug dealers. The aim of this is to create terror among the general public. Therefore, Maulana Moin Mian has requested the police to take strict action against such drug dealers who target Ulemas. He said that Maulana Khalid Ashraf had started a movement against drugs in Bhiwandi, which has also had an impact on drug dealers in Mumbai. Along with this, a racket of drug dealers is operating, who launch campaigns against those who are campaigning against drug dealers and defame them on social media. Therefore, strict action is necessary against such drug dealers. Moin Mian said that the action taken by the police against drug dealers is certainly satisfactory, but strict action against such drug dealers is also the need of the hour. The delegation also included Raza Academy head Saeed Noori, Maulana Ijaz Kashmiri and Maulana Anis Ashrafi. Dongri Police have arrested Majeed Lala Pathan, Raheel Pathan, Sahil Pathan and Peru on charges of attacking Maulana Khalid Ashraf. The police are investigating the case further. The attackers attacked Maulana Khalid Ashraf and his sons with sticks and sticks, due to which he is still injured.

Mumbai, April 13: The death toll in the road accident in Mumbai’s Kalyan has climbed to 11 after two people succumbed to their injuries at the hospital, officials said on Monday.

A dumper truck collided with a car in the Kalyan area of Mumbai on Monday, officials said. The accident took place around 11 a.m. on the Rayta Bridge along the Kalyan-Murbad road, authorities mentioned.

According to preliminary information, the car was travelling from Kalyan when it collided head-on with a mixer truck.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed grief over the incident and offered sympathies to the families of the deceased.

In a post on X, Fadnavis said, “The incident in which 11 people lost their lives in a horrific accident due to a collision between two vehicles near Kalyan on National Highway 61 is extremely tragic. I pay my heartfelt tribute to them. We share in the grief of these families. We are in contact with the local administration.”

The police stated that the bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examinations, while the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Soon after the incident was reported, a team from the Titwala Police Station rushed to the spot and initiated rescue and relief operations.

Initial reports indicate that 12 passengers were travelling in the car at the time of the accident. Eight of the total passengers died on the spot, while one passed away at the hospital while receiving treatment. Locals rushed to the spot and tried to help the victims.

Later, two others succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.

The vehicle was on its way to Murbad when the collision occurred near Rayta Bridge, close to Kalyan, according to the police.

Earlier, speaking to media, Thane Superintendent of Police D.S. Swami had confirmed nine casualties.

Titwala Deputy SP Anil Laad, speaking to the reporters, said, “The process of identifying the deceased is currently underway, while the injured are receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital. The police have registered a case, and the role of the concerned government departments in this incident will also be scrutinised.”

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident. Preliminary information suggests that excessive speed or a loss of vehicle control may have been the cause of the mishap.

The collision also led to a massive traffic jam on the highway near the Rayta Bridge in the Titwala-Kalyan stretch, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement in the area, officials said.

Further details are awaited in the case.