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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
City Cops To Conduct Security Audit Of All Women's Hostels
Nagpur: Following the molestation and theft incident at a govt-run girls' hostel in Hingna earlier this week, Nagpur Police now plan to conduct comprehensive security audit of all such establishments across the city to identify and fix loopholes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It has also been decided that all-woman Damini squads will visit such hostels in the day and beat marshals at night to check security systems. Under the supervision of CP Ravinder Singal, details of all women's hostels is being collected across the zones where QR code-based patrolling would be encouraged. While the culprits who intruded the Hingna hostel are still at large, zonal DCP Rishikesh Reddy said his team is now considering invoking negligence charges against the hostel warden, property owner, and others responsible for security. Joint CP Navinchandra Reddy said the current patrolling patterns would be revised to intensify police visibility and presence in the vicinity of women's hostels. "The zonal DCPs will take regular follow-ups of the patrolling near such establishments," said Reddy. On Thursday, senior inspector of Beltarodi police station Mukund Kawade organised the city police's flagship 'Police Didi' programme to create awareness among the residents of a govt hostel for women from underprivileged sections in Khapri. The event focused on women's safety and self-defence. It also addressed internal and external safety concerns of the students residing in the hostel. The programme highlighted robust safety measures revolving around a fully functional CCTV system, round-the-clock female guards, and strict protocols prohibiting entry of male outsiders after 6pm. The senior cops also urged the hostel authorities to monitor movements, meticulously maintain records, and ensure medical emergencies are managed with female guard as escort. In addition to the 112 emergency helpline number, police shared other crucial contact numbers with the students, wardens, and hostel staff to enhance preparedness and response.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Textbook Scam: 2 More Held, Mumbai Storeroom Busted
Nagpur: The Nagpur Police crime branch's anti-extortion cell has made significant headway in the ongoing school textbook scam investigation by arresting two more key accused from a slum in Nalasopara in Mumbai Metropolitan Region on Thursday night. The duo — identified as Sujeet Chaudhary and Deepak Maurya — was allegedly responsible for transportation, storage, marketing and unauthorized sale of the school textbooks. Police sources say the racketeers had set up fake book shops, tied up with school textbook publishing company on "commission basis" to procure large quantities and then vanished with the stock worth over Rs76 lakh, allegedly diverting it to black markets. Acting on information extracted during interrogation of the first two arrested accused over a week ago, a special team led by the anti-extortion cell carried out a series of coordinated raids at nearly a dozen locations in and around Nalasopara area. The investigating officer inspector Ravindra Naikwad told TOI that Sujeet Chaudhary was arrested during one such raid, and upon further interrogation, he revealed the location of a storeroom where thousands of govt-issued school textbooks were being hoarded. The storeroom, located deep within a settlement known for housing African immigrants, was packed with bundles of textbooks worth an estimated ₹2 to ₹3 lakh. A vehicle suspected to be used for transporting the stolen material was also located. "Though a significant portion of the stolen material had already been moved out before our raid, we managed to recover nearly 50% of the stock," said Naikwad. The Nagpur team received crucial support from Mira-Bhayander-Vasai-Virar (MBVV) crime branch during the operation. "Inspector Sameer Ahirrao of MBVV played crucial role in coordinating local intelligence and providing logistical support to ensure the operation was executed smoothly," the city cop added. According to Naikwad, Sujeet and Deepak had been involved in the scam since the beginning. Their role primarily revolved around setting up unauthorized stalls at schools, handling marketing, and organizing logistics for the distribution and sale of the stolen textbooks. Officials suspect existence of multiple such storerooms in Mumbai and believe a larger network may still be operating under the radar. The accused have been remanded in police custody till July 29. Further interrogations are expected to help trace the remaining missing stock and uncover additional players involved in the racket.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Fraudsters try to extort money from ex-HC judge via digital arrest scam
Nagpur: Fraudsters tried to extort Rs2 crore from former Bombay high court judge Vijay Daga through a 'digital arrest' scam by accusing him of wrongdoing through a video call and demanding money. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Their attempt failed as he did not heed their threats and alerted police instead, the former judge told reporters. Daga, a city resident, said he received a video call from an unidentified person dressed in a police uniform at around 11am on Wednesday. The caller, sitting in what looked like a police station, accused him of being linked to an extortion case registered at Borivali police station in Mumbai. The caller claimed that a sim card purchased using Daga's Aadhaar card had been used for illegal transactions, including one involving a Canara Bank account opened in 2023 in his name. When Daga denied any wrongdoing, the call was transferred to a woman posing as a senior officer who threatened to arrest him unless Rs2 crore was paid immediately. He would be jailed without bail if the money was not transferred electronically before 2.30 pm, she said. Daga promptly contacted the cyber cell of Nagpur Police, and also the protocol officer of the Bombay high court, he told reporters. Investigations traced the call to the Rajasthan-Gujarat border.
Khaleej Times
12-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: India's HDFC Bank officials summoned after alleged sale of risky bonds to some clients
Less than two weeks after Khaleej Times uncovered how India's HDFC Bank allegedly sold high-risk Credit Suisse bonds to ineligible overseas investors, including some in the UAE, Indian authorities have summoned the bank's top executives, including its managing director, for questioning. A notice dated July 11, seen by Khaleej Times, shows that the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Nagpur Police in Maharashtra has filed a complaint against four senior officials of the bank. The complaint was lodged by an investor who was prominently featured in Khaleej Times' June 27 report. The individuals named in the notice have been ordered to appear before the Economic Offences Branch in Nagpur at 11am on Saturday, July 12, for further inquiry. The complaint comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny of HDFC Bank in the UAE, where reports from multiple investors who claim they were misled into buying risky Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bonds through the bank's Dubai-based relationship managers have been filed with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The DFSA, when contacted, declined to confirm or deny any investigation, citing confidentiality provisions under Article 38 of the Regulatory Law. 'The EOW notice shows that the matter is being taken seriously,' said a Dubai-based investor who has also filed a police complaint against the bank in India. 'We're seeing action in more than one country now.' The bonds were wiped out when Credit Suisse collapsed in March 2023. Under DFSA rules, they can only be sold to 'professional clients' — those with a net worth above $1 million or proven experience in complex financial products. However, documents and testimonies reviewed by Khaleej Times suggest that some investors were classified as professional clients, often through inflated or manipulated Know Your Customer (KYC) forms. When approached earlier, HDFC Bank denied any wrongdoing, stating it has 'robust processes' to communicate product features and risks, and that it takes a serious view of any malpractice. The bank also dismissed as 'speculative' reports that its chairman had met DIFC regulators following a show-cause notice.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Odisha's Ganja Syndicate Now Sets Sight on Akola
Nagpur: The tentacles of Odisha's marijuana mafia seem to have penetrated deep into Akola, crossing almost 1,000km inside Vidarbha. After Nagpur Police's fight against narcotics syndicates through 'Operation Thunder', Akola cops have started thwarting the advances of the marijuana mafia from the eastern coast. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Between May 25 and June 28, Akola police have seized marijuana (ganja) worth around Rs13 lakh, undertaking their flagship dedicated programme under 'Mission Prahaar'. This marijuana originated from Odisha, said a source in Akola police. Akola SP Archit Chandak said there was a focused drive against drug peddlers who mostly deal with the narcotics suppliers from Odisha. "Though MD's prevalence is much lower, there is a considerable challenge now to make the district drug-free," said Chandak, whose team also cracked down on illegal arms. "We are focusing on the backward and forward linkages to break the narcotics syndicate and especially break the supply chains from Odisha," said the SP. "Apart from our drives to break supply line and their local nexuses, we have also undertaken a dedicated awareness campaign to create a drug-resistance psychology," said Chandak, adding 143 gambling dens were busted while 121 liquor raids were also conducted. Chandak said Akola police got signatures from 15,000 persons in just a couple of weeks who pledged against narcotics and substance abuse. "We are engaging student community through a drawing competition and 50 of the best anti-narcotics and anti-drug paintings by children will be displayed at the SP office," he said. Apart from narcotics, Akola police, in 35 days, have registered 30 cases against bovine smugglers and illegal slaughterhouses, rescuing animals and seizing materials worth Rs2.65 crore.
