Thane district
Major Drug Bust: Maharashtra Police Seize Rs 100 Crore Worth MD Drugs and Equipment in Rajasthan Factory
Dec 16, 2025 12:40 am CST
Maharashtra police's Anti-Narcotics Cell has uncovered an illegal MD drug manufacturing operation in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, seizing contraband, chemicals, and equipment valued at approximately Rs 100 crore. The operation, which began with intelligence-led searches in Thane, has resulted in multiple arrests across two states as authorities dismantled this significant drug manufacturing network.
Wife and Accomplices Arrested for Murdering Husband Over Divorce Refusal in Maharashtra's Thane
Dec 05, 2025 02:23 pm CST
In a shocking case from Maharashtra's Thane district, police have arrested a woman and three others for allegedly murdering her husband after he refused to grant her a divorce. The partially burnt body of the victim was discovered on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway, with subsequent investigation revealing a premeditated murder plot orchestrated by the wife with her brother's assistance.
Tragic Suicide of 19-Year-Old Over Marriage Delay: Mental Health Crisis Highlights Need for Support
Dec 02, 2025 02:38 pm CST
A 19-year-old from Jharkhand has tragically taken his own life in Thane, Maharashtra after his family asked him to wait until the legal age of 21 to marry his girlfriend. This heartbreaking incident underscores the critical importance of mental health support and communication within families, especially when dealing with emotional distress in young adults facing personal challenges.
Bangladeshi Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Rape in Maharashtra; Wife and Accomplice Jailed for Illegal Stay
Oct 31, 2025 03:37 pm CST
A sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 26-year-old Bangladeshi national to eight years in prison for rape, while also sentencing his wife and another individual to 5-year terms for illegally staying in India. The case involves two minors trafficked from Bangladesh, though trafficking charges were dismissed. All three convicts will be deported upon completing their sentences.
Tragic Death of Maharashtra College Student: Two-Wheeler Falls on Pothole-Riddled Road Leading to Fatal Accident
Oct 18, 2025 01:31 am CST
A 19-year-old BCom student from Maharashtra's Thane district lost his life in a tragic accident when the two-wheeler he was riding as a pillion passenger lost balance on a pothole-filled road in Bhiwandi town. The victim, Raj Niranjan Singh, was killed instantly when a container truck ran over him after the vehicle skidded. Police are investigating whether driver negligence or poor road conditions caused this fatal accident.
Infant Trafficking Case Uncovered in Maharashtra: Four Charged for Selling Newborn for Rs 1 Lakh
Oct 17, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Police in Maharashtra's Thane district have filed charges against four individuals involved in the illegal sale of a 17-day-old baby boy for Rs 1 lakh. The case, which involves a couple from Kalyan taluka selling their newborn to a couple from Raigad district, was uncovered by the Women and Child Welfare department. All parties have been charged under the Juvenile Justice Act, and the infant has been rescued.
Man, Daughter Killed After Bike Collides With Truck In Maharashtra: Cops
Sep 18, 2025 07:43 pm CST
A man and his three-year-old daughter were killed on Thursday after their motorcycle collided with a container truck in Bhiwandi in Thane district.