Video: Police Raid on Furs Café, Hash Café, and LSD Café in Nagpur – 36 Detained, Hookah Equipment Worth ₹1.49 Lakh Seized
Oplus_16777216 Nagpur– In a major crackdown under “Operation Thunder”, the Nagpur City Police raided three illegal hookah parlors in one day, detaining a total of 36 individuals, including owners, staff, and customers. The police also seized hookah-related items worth ₹1,49,430...
Major Highway Police Operation: ₹60 Lakh in Cash Seized from Car Near Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major success, the highway police in Nagpur district seized ₹60 lakh in unaccounted cash from a car near Pardi (Heti) on Thursday evening. The vehicle, a Tata Harrier, was en route from Bhopal to Raipur and was...
Murder convict arrested for thefts while out on parole in Nagpur
Nagpur: Hudkeshwar Police have arrested a life-term convict who was found committing burglaries while out on parole. The accused, Shekhar Bhimrao Meshram (38), a resident of Chandan Nagar, Imambada, had been sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case in 2011....
From LoC to lock-up: Nagpur woman who crossed into Pak brought back, arrested
Nagpur: In a dramatic turn of events that has drawn attention from security agencies and law enforcement, the woman from Nagpur who had mysteriously disappeared earlier this month and allegedly crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil was repatriated...
Dhantoli cops crack theft at VCA Curator Hinganikar’s house in 24 hours
Nagpur: In a commendable display of swift policing, the Dhantoli Police solved the burglary case at the residence of Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Chief Curator Pravin Hinganikar within 24 hours. The police not only arrested the accused but also recovered...
Nagpur Police Launch ‘Garud Drishti’ to Monitor Social Media and Strengthen Cyber Surveillance
Nagpur : In a major stride towards integrating technology with public safety, Nagpur Police on Tuesday unveiled ‘Garud Drishti’, a cutting-edge social media monitoring and intelligence platform, along with a newly established cyber lab equipped with 30 advanced workstations. Commissioner...
Jilted lover torches scooters outside girlfriend’s house in Nagpur
Nagpur: Love turned into fury on Saturday night when a 22-year-old painter, devastated by a breakup, set three scooters ablaze outside his ex-girlfriend’s home in Kapil Nagar, leaving a neighbourhood in shock and the police on alert. The accused, Snehal Sunil...
Video of liquor, hookah party on street in Nagpur’s posh Dharampeth sparks outrage, 5 held
Nagpur: In a disturbing display of street lawlessness, a group of men were caught on camera openly consuming alcohol and smoking hookah near a hospital in the upscale Dharampeth area of Nagpur -- an incident that has reignited...
44 murders in 5 months of 2025, Nagpur cops launch ‘zero tolerance’ blitz on violent crime
Nagpur: Faced with a sharp surge in violent crime, Nagpur Police have launched a full-scale crackdown on criminals, after the city recorded a worrying 52% rise in murders over the past two years. Under the direct orders of Police...
Shown the door: 5 cops suspended after murders, fake drug case rock Nagpur
Nagpur: In a sweeping crackdown on police misconduct in Nagpur, five personnel -- including two officers and three constables -- have been suspended for serious dereliction of duty that led to brutal crimes, including murders, and a false narcotics...
Rs 8 lakh worth of banned tobacco seized, two smugglers arrested in Nagpur
Nagpur: Tehsil Police in Nagpur intercepted a major consignment of banned tobacco products during a routine patrol near Agrasen Chowk on Friday. Acting on a tip-off, officers stopped a vehicle near Lal Imli Chowk and discovered a large stock of prohibited...
Burglar held in Kamptee for selling stolen gold to jeweller
Nagpur: In a significant development, New Kamptee Police arrested Afroze Ansari Shamsad Ansari (23) and a juvenile accomplice for their involvement in a recent burglary in Saeed Nagar. The pair had broken into a residence and looted gold jewellery and...
Nagpur Police nab habitual offender for ganja peddling in Beltarodi
Nagpur: A known offender was caught red-handed with a large quantity of marijuana in a major anti-drug operation by Beltarodi Police on Wednesday. The accused, Khushal Shatrughan Meshram (35) of Parsodi, was apprehended near Mangalmurti Society while trying to sell...
Two chain-snatchers nabbed after targeting elderly man in Nagpur’s Nandanvan
Nagpur: In a swift crackdown on street crime, the Nagpur Crime Branch arrested two chain-snatchers who recently struck in the Nandanvan area. The duo — Mohammad Zakir Mohammad Shahid (24) and Sheikh Nawaz Sheikh Riyaz Ahmed (20), both from Bada...
Nagpur Police Launches ‘Operation Thunder’: Commissioner Leads Raids, Seizes Drugs Worth Over Rs 1.3 Crore
Nagpur: In a determined effort to curb illegal activities in the city, Nagpur Police have launched a large-scale operation titled "Operation Thunder". Over the past month, the police have conducted raids at 28 locations, resulting in the seizure of narcotics...
Investment fraud: Mahadeo Developer can’t interfere in asset sale process until summoned: HC
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed a former director of Mahadeo Land Developers to stay away from the office of the Official Liquidator until formally summoned, after it was found that he was unnecessarily interfering...
Rs 155 crore black money bombshell: Nagpur cops blow lid off hawala nexus
Nagpur: The investigation into the massive Rs 155 crore financial fraud busted in Lakadganj area of Nagpur has taken a deeper turn as the police uncovered evidence of black money whitening and hawala transactions allegedly operated through bogus companies. According to...
Gang war leads to youth’s murder in Nagpur’s Yashodhara Nagar
Nagpur: A gang war led to the brutal murder of a 27-year-old man in Yashodhara Nagar in Nagpur early Monday morning. The deceased, identified as Farooq alias Sonu Amin Sheikh, a resident of Parvati Nagar, was stabbed to death with sharp...
Rs 150-crore fake GST billing racket busted in Nagpur; mastermind among 5 arrested
Nagpur: In a major crackdown, the Nagpur Police Crime Branch has unearthed a massive ₹150 crore fake GST billing racket, arresting five key accused including the alleged mastermind. The operation has sent shockwaves through the city’s business circles. The arrested individuals...
Illegal Kalyan Matka Gambling Den Busted in Nagpur’s Sonegaon Area, One Arrested
Nagpur – The Social Security Branch (SSB) of the Crime Branch carried out a raid on an illegal Kalyan Matka gambling den in the Sonegaon police jurisdiction on Thursday, May 15, between 3:00 PM and 4:50 PM. One individual was...
Extortion Attempt in Nagpur: Man Threatens Shopkeepers with Knife, Arrested
Nagpur: A 22-year-old man was arrested for threatening shopkeepers in the Mankapur area of Nagpur with a knife and demanding extortion money. The accused, identified as Karan alias Rohit Purushottam Nokariya, is a resident of Ingole Layout in Mankapur. The incident...
