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Thane News: MSRTC Bus In Route Gets Into Accident Near Viviana Mall, Driver & Conductor Severely Injured

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A bus belonging to the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a container in Thane city, Maharashtra, resulting in injuries to the conductor and a female passenger. The incident occurred on Saturday morning along the Mumbai-Nashik highway, opposite a mall. The bus was en route to Borivali in Mumbai when the accident took place.

Authorities report that both the conductor and the passenger have been admitted to Kalwa Civil Hospital, where they are receiving treatment for leg fractures. Investigations are underway, as the container driver fled the scene following the collision.

Accident Details

The MSRTC bus collided with a container at approximately 6 am, causing severe damage to the front portion of the vehicle. Among the nine passengers onboard, including four women, the conductor and a 41-year-old female passenger sustained leg fractures. Prompt action was taken, and they were immediately taken to Kalwa Civil Hospital for medical attention. The incident caused disruption to traffic on the Mumbai-Nashik highway for a considerable period.

Response and Investigation

Authorities from the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Cell, as well as MSRTC officials and staff, promptly arrived at the accident site to assess the situation. The Thane divisional controller for MSRTC, Vilas Rathod, confirmed their presence at the scene. Meanwhile, the Kapurbawdi police have initiated an investigation into the case to determine the circumstances leading to the collision.

Video Footage

A video capturing the aftermath of the accident has circulated on social media platforms, revealing the extensive damage sustained by the front section of the bus. The video serves as a testament to the severity of the collision and highlights the need for through investigation into the matter.

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Dhule Alert: Crores of rupees recovered from a room in a government rest house – Case registered against three including PA of Panchayat Raj Samiti Chairman Arjun Khotkar

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Dhule, Maharashtra: The case of recovery of crores of rupees in cash from room number 102 of the government rest house in the district has created a stir in political circles. In this case, the police have registered a case against three people including Kishor Patil, personal assistant (PA) of Panchayat Raj Samiti President Arjun Khotkar.

According to sources, the police raided the government rest house located in the heart of Dhule city on the basis of secret information.

During the search, a huge amount of cash was recovered from room number 102, the estimated value of which is being told in crores. The police suspect that this amount was brought for political use or illegal transactions before the municipal elections.

On the basis of the investigation so far, the police have registered a case under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act against Kishor Patil, considered close to Arjun Khotkar, and two other persons – whose identity has been kept confidential for the time being.

Giving information to the media, Dhule Superintendent of Police said, “The matter is being investigated in depth. The legal validity of the recovered amount, its source and what it was going to be used for – is being investigated. The interrogation of the accused is going on and if needed, other people will also be brought under the ambit of interrogation.” Meanwhile, this matter has created a stir in the political corridors. The opposition has lodged a strong protest calling it a case of “black money” of the ruling party. At the same time, no official response has come from Arjun Khotkar so far. Further action: At present, the police have seized the cash and the process of sending it for forensic investigation has been started. The interrogation of accused Kishore Patil and two other persons is going on. The police is also trying to find out on whose instructions and for what purpose this cash was brought to the rest house.

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Major Reshuffle in Mumbai Police: Multiple DCPs Transferred

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Mumbai, May 30, 2025: In a significant administrative move, the Mumbai Police Establishment Board has ordered the transfer of several Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), following a meeting held on April 30, 2025. The reshuffle aims to enhance operational efficiency and streamline law enforcement across the city.

Part A: Internal Transfers within Mumbai Police

  1. Krishna Kant Upadhyay, previously in charge of Headquarters-1, has been transferred to serve as DCP, Zone 3.
  2. Dattakishan Salgar, who was with the Prohibition and Narcotics Branch, will now head Zone 10.
  3. Mahesh Bhanushali Chimte, earlier in charge of Protection, has been posted to Zone 11.
  4. Narayana Dakhale, who was posted in Zone 6, will now lead the Special Crime Branch.
  5. Vijaykant Namdev Samar, transferred from Zone 7, has been appointed as Port Police DCP.
  6. Prashant Ashokdas Pardeshi, previously responsible for Mantralaya Security, has been posted to Traffic (South).
  7. Ninit Gokhale will now serve in the Special Force Unit (Anti-Naxal Operation).
  8. Vikas Kavade, from Zone 9, has been transferred to Special Branch-2.
  9. Purushottam Ramrao Kale, formerly with Crime Branch-1, is now posted to the Andheri Crime Branch.
  10. Salim Bh. Gulate, previously in Zone 10, will now serve as DCP (Crime Branch, General).

Part B: Transfers from Outside Mumbai to Mumbai

  1. Sameer Arshad Shaikh, Police Officer from Satara (transferred on 23/04/2025), has been posted as DCP, Zone 6.
  2. Rakesh Aol, Police Officer from Akola (transferred on 26/04/2025), has been posted as DCP, Zone 7.
  3. Raj Tilak Roshan, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Maharashtra State, Mumbai (transferred on 27/04/2025), has been posted to the Disclosure Department.

All newly appointed officers have been instructed to take charge immediately and confirm their joining with the Senior Administration Office (PS-3). This major reshuffle is expected to bring fresh leadership to crucial zones and departments within Mumbai Police and is seen as a step toward strengthening the city’s law and order mechanisms.

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Mumbai Police DCP Internal Transfer Dutta Nalawde Zone 10 and Aslam Shaikh Zone 6 appointed

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Mumbai: Internal transfers have been made in Mumbai Police, under which Krishna Kant Upadhyay has been transferred to Zone 3, he was earlier in Police Headquarters 1. DCP Detection Datta Nalawade has been transferred to Zone 10 and Sachin Ganjal has been transferred to Preventive. Mahesh Chamte has been transferred from Protection to Zone 12, Zone 6 Nunath Dhule to Anti-Narcotics Cell, Zone 7 Vijay Kant Sagar to Sea Protection Port Zone, Prasant Pardesi Mantralaya to Traffic South, Nimit Goel from LA to STF EOW, Zone 3 Dattatre Kamble SB 1, Parshottam Karad Cyber ​​Crime, Aslam Sheikh has been transferred to Zone 6. Rakesh Ola has been transferred to Zone 7, Raj Tilak Roshan to Detection Crime Branch, DCPs.

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