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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
400 high-end vehicles sold in city since Jan: BSRTC
Patna: City is witnessing a shift in trend in purchase of vehicles, with people going for luxury cars reflecting the city's growing economic affluence. From Innova Crystas to Jaguars and Porsches, high-end four-wheelers are no longer a rarity on roads. According to data from the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC), since Jan 2025, nearly 400 luxury vehicles have been purchased. Prices of such vehicles range from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Of them, a maximum of 200 units of Toyota's Innova Crysta has been sold, followed by Toyota Fortuner. As the elites of this city are increasingly opting for high-end international brands, nine Mercedes, nine Jaguars, seven Porches, two Audis and eight Range Rovers have found home in Patna in the last six months. During the last three years, 1,403 expensive four-wheelers were purchased in Patna. Compared to previous years, the sale of luxury vehicles has increased rapidly this year. Previously, in 2024, 2023 and 2022, purchase of 363, 353 and 295 high-end vehicles were made. The growing affinity for expensive four-wheelers has spurred a boom in the automotive retail sector in the city. Patna now has 59 four-wheeler showrooms, said BSRTC. Earlier people used to go to Ranchi, Kolkata or Varanasi to buy luxury cars. The surge in sales of such cars has come as a boon for the state, contributing significantly to GST and road tax revenues. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Hans India
Ex-BJP Legislator Faces Charges In Karnataka Road Rage Incident Involving Muslim Family
A former Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentarian from Karnataka has been charged in connection with a violent road rage incident that allegedly involved physical assault and communal slurs directed at a Muslim family traveling on a national highway. Anantkumar Hegde, who previously represented the constituency in the Lok Sabha, was named as the primary accused in a First Information Report filed at Dabaspet police station in Tumakuru district. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Monday afternoon when a family was returning from a wedding celebration. According to the complaint filed by Saif Khan, a resident of Haleanahalli, the confrontation began around 4:30 PM on June 23 near Nijagal on National Highway 48. The family was traveling in an Innova Crysta when their vehicle was allegedly intercepted by occupants of a white XUV700. The complainant stated that three individuals emerged from the vehicle, with one claiming to be from a government department and forcing their car to stop. The incident escalated when the alleged assailants reportedly subjected the family to physical violence. According to the FIR, one attacker identified himself as a gunman and assaulted Saif Khan, while another dragged his brother Salman Khan from the vehicle, resulting in dental injuries. The complaint alleges that derogatory terms specifically targeting the Muslim community were used during the attack, including slurs that are considered offensive in the regional context. The violence allegedly extended to other family members, including an elderly woman and another relative, both of whom sustained injuries requiring medical attention. The complainant claims that during the assault, communal language was deliberately used to intimidate and humiliate the victims. Particularly concerning was the alleged involvement of a firearm, with reports suggesting that one of the attackers brandished a pistol and made threatening statements toward the family members. This aspect of the incident has added serious charges related to criminal intimidation and illegal weapons display. The injured family members were immediately transported to Dabaspet Government Hospital for medical treatment. Police officials recorded the primary complainant's statement at the hospital in the presence of medical personnel before proceeding with the formal complaint process. Law enforcement authorities have registered the case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, India's updated criminal code. The charges reportedly include provisions related to assault, criminal intimidation, and offenses designed to promote enmity between different communities. Video evidence of the incident has reportedly emerged, which investigators are examining as part of their ongoing probe. The police have indicated that they are treating the matter seriously and conducting a thorough investigation to establish the facts. Karnataka's Home Minister addressed the incident, suggesting that the altercation began after a traffic-related dispute involving vehicle overtaking. However, he also stated that the investigation would determine the exact role of each accused individual, noting that preliminary information suggested the former MP's direct involvement in the physical assault was disputed. The case has drawn attention to issues of road safety, communal harmony, and the conduct of public figures. As the investigation proceeds, authorities have emphasized their commitment to ensuring justice regardless of the social or political status of those involved. The incident occurs against the backdrop of ongoing discussions about communal tensions and the responsibility of political leaders to maintain peace and harmony in their communities. The legal proceedings will likely be closely watched as they unfold in the coming weeks.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
2 more held in HDFC bank robbery case
Two more miscreants have been arrested in the case involving robbery at HDFC bank branch at Phagwara's Rehana Jatttan village. On May 31, in a broad daylight armed robbery, three masked miscreants robbed cash from the HDFC Bank branch situated at Rihanna-Jattan village situated on Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road in Kapurthala district. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kapurthala, Gaurav Toora has said that in connection with the bank robbery at Rehana Jattan in Phagwara, three accused have been apprehended so far, and ₹28.67 lakh of looted money have been recovered. During a press conference held today, SSP stated that two accused involved in the incident were nabbed from Mathura, in Uttar Pradesh. A Verna car, an Innova, two 32-bore pistols, two live cartridges, and ₹28.67 lakh of looted cash have been recovered till now. On June 7, Gurmindar Singh was arrested and ₹13.10 lakhs of looted money, one .32-bore pistol, and two live rounds were recovered. 'Upon further interrogation, Navjot Singh of Kahalwa village and Jorawar Singh Sodhi Dhaliwal Qadian of Jalandhar were arrested. 'Navjot and Jorawar were apprehended from Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) along with an Innova Crysta (registration number PB 08 FB 0039), and ₹2.02 lakh of cash was recovered from them. During investigation, the Verna car used in the robbery (unregistered), ₹13.55 lakh cash, and one .32-bore pistol were also recovered,' SSP Toora said.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Gang targeted high-end cars in Noida, 3 held
Noida: Three men, including a criminal with a Rs 50,000 bounty, were arrested for allegedly stealing high-end cars in Delhi-NCR. The arrests came following a brief shootout during a late-night check near Parthala on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to cops, a team from Sector 113 police station was conducting checks near Parthala when they flagged down a Swift. DCP (Noida) Yamuna Prasad said the driver did not stop the car and instead fired at the cops. "The car drove towards the floodplain area. As cops returned fire, one of the three occupants of the car was injured," the DCP said. Farman alias Chhote of Meerut, who sustained gunshot injuries, and his two associates were arrested during a combing operation later that night. Police recovered three stolen cars—Innova Crysta, Kia Seltos and Creta—worth around Rs 1 crore, and the Swift used in the crimes from their possession. "The accused used the Swift for recce. Apart from this, one country-made pistol, along with cartridges, was recovered from them. A toolkit for breaking car locks (tab with connecting wire), along with other equipment such as hammers and glass shields to help them steal cars, were recovered from them," SHO Sector 113 Krishna Gopal said. According to cops, Farman has over 30 cases registered against him. "During interrogation, the accused revealed that they used to carry out recce for high-end cars parked on roadsides and at hotels. They would break the driver's side window, hack the car's system through a tablet, make duplicate keys (virtual) on the spot, and steal the car within 4 to 5 minutes. They would then park the car at a deserted place and replace the broken window and number plate of the car to avoid arrest," the DCP said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additional DCP (Noida) Sumit Shukla said the gang would use the Zangi app to communicate and not phones so that their locations would not be traced through surveillance. The accused have been arrested under BNS sections 109 (attempt to murder), 317(4) (stolen property), 345(3) (property mark), and 3(5) (joint criminal liability) and sections of the Arms Act.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Key accused in ₹4,215-crore Falcon scam nabbed in Hyderabad; luxury cars seized
The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Sandeep Kumar, one of the masterminds behind the Falcon invoice discounting scam, along with his accomplice, Ravi Kumar. The arrest took place in Hyderabad on Tuesday, in a case that spans multiple states and involves thousands of duped investors. Seized during the arrests were three luxury cars — a Mercedes GLS 400D, a Range Rover Velar, and an Innova Crysta — valued at ₹2.5 crore, along with 14 property documents worth ₹10 crore, mobile phones, cash and ID cards. Sandeep Kumar, operations head of Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd. and younger brother of company MD Amardeep Kumar, had been absconding after fleeing to Dubai. According to the CID, he illegally re-entered India via the Nepal border and moved across Bihar, Odisha, Goa and finally back to Hyderabad, where he was sheltered by his cousin, Ravi Kumar. Director of CID, Shikha Goel said the scam, operated through the Falcon Invoice Discounting app ( lured depositors with fake short-term investment deals purportedly linked to reputed multinational companies. Over ₹4,215 crore was collected from more than 7,000 individuals. Initial estimates suggest around ₹792 crore was siphoned from over 4,000 victims. The CID has, so far, registered three primary cases under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Telangana Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act. Eight more cases are pending across six States including Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi. 'Sandeep Kumar diverted ₹845 crore into personal and associated company accounts. The CID is continuing efforts to apprehend remaining suspects, including CEO Yogendra Singh, who is believed to be in the UAE,' said
