Palghar
13-Year-Old Tribal Girl Forcibly Married and Sexually Assaulted in Maharashtra: Five Arrested
Oct 17, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested five individuals following allegations that a 13-year-old tribal girl was forcibly married and repeatedly sexually assaulted. The case involves multiple serious charges including child marriage, trafficking, and sexual crimes against minors, with authorities invoking provisions of the POCSO Act and other protective legislation.
7-Year-Old Boy Killed by Mother with Rolling Pin for Requesting Chicken Dish in Maharashtra
Sep 29, 2025 01:43 pm CST
A tragic incident in Maharashtra's Palghar resulted in the death of a 7-year-old boy after his mother violently attacked him with a rolling pin when he requested chicken for dinner. His 10-year-old sister was also injured in the attack and is receiving hospital treatment. The 40-year-old mother has been arrested and charged with murder as police continue their investigation.
Video: Forest Department Seizes 4,000 Kg Red Sandalwood Worth Rs 12 Crore In Maharashtra
Sep 19, 2025 03:39 pm CST
The illegal smuggling of red sandalwood, also known as "red gold," has now reached Palghar in Maharashtra.