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NDTV
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Audi, Fortuner, Thar: 57 Vehicles Stolen From Delhi, UP, Haryana Found In Arunachal
Itanagar: The police in Arunachal Pradesh's Itanagar on Monday dismantled a major inter-state vehicle theft and recovered 57 high-end stolen cars valued at over Rs 30 crore. The police also arrested the five key accused. All the vehicles, including high-end models like Audi, Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Thar, were found to be linked to theft cases registered in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other states, the police said. This is the largest single recovery of stolen vehicles by a police station in India to date, an officer said. Itanagar Police bust major interstate vehicle theft racket; 57 luxury vehicles worth ₹30.5 Cr recovered, 5 key accused arrested. Syndicate linked to Delhi-NCR, UP, Haryana; probe reveals possible international links. Largest single PS recovery in India. #VehicleTheftBusted — Arunachal Pradesh Police (@ArunachalPolice) July 28, 2025 "The operation commenced on July 2 and led to the recovery of 57 stolen vehicles from various parts of the Itanagar Capital Region. All the vehicles, mostly luxury and high-end models, were found to be linked to theft cases registered in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other states," senior police officer Jummar Basar told reporters. He said the gang primarily targeted expensive cars in the Delhi-National Capital Region and adjoining states. After stealing the vehicles, the criminals partnered with brokers who tampered with engine and chassis numbers, created forged registration papers, and facilitated the vehicles' transport to Arunachal Pradesh, he said. Mr Basar also said that the preliminary investigations have revealed the possibility of international connections to the racket. He said that certain digital financial trails and patterns in cross-border movement suggest the involvement of foreign handlers or transactions. "This angle is currently under detailed investigation, and the police are working to trace the money flow and potential overseas links," Mr Basar said. The police also issued an advisory to the public to remain cautious while purchasing second-hand vehicles and to verify ownership documents with the proper authorities.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
No CBI probe: HC junks plea in NRI killing case
Patiala: The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a petition filed by Gurtej Singh Dhillon, a relative of the police assault victim Col Pushpinder Singh Bath, for seeking a time-bound CBI inquiry into the killing of 22-year-old Jaspreet Singh in Nabha, Patiala district. Dhillon had sought the CBI probe as the court had earlier ordered a similar probe into the assault on Col Bath. Dhillon had claimed that the police team, which shot dead Jaspreet in an encounter in a case of kidnapping, had assaulted Col Bath. He had claimed that the encounter was staged. The court noted that Dhillon lacked the legal standing to file the petition, as he did not qualify as a "victim" under Section 2(Y) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The additional advocate general, who represented the Punjab govt, pointed out that the parents of deceased had already filed a similar petition (CRM-M-23707-2025), which is pending hearing on Sept 17. Faced with these objections, Dhillon's counsel Navkiran Singh and Harpreet Kaur requested permission to withdraw the petition. Justice Sanjay Vashisth dismissed the case as withdrawn, leaving the matter to be pursued by the family of deceased in their pending petition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Search & compare rates from major search-engines, along with local, reputable engines. Hotel Deals | Search Ads Browse Now Undo Jaspreet Singh, an NRI and student, returned to India to surprise his family but was booked in the kidnapping of a 7-year-old boy from their Sihan Daud village of Khanna (Ludhiana) on March 12, his family has alleged. The child was later found unharmed in the trunk of a Toyota Fortuner, which police claimed Jaspreet was driving. According to FIR No. 29 registered at Nabha Sadar police station, Jaspreet allegedly fired at a police team led by three inspectors, prompting retaliatory fire that killed him. The deceased's family, in their petition, disputed the police version, citing the post-mortem report, which revealed seven gunshot wounds, including three fired at "point-blank range" (with tattooing marks indicating close-range firing) and an injury on the forehead, along with wounds to the abdomen and chest, suggesting execution-style killing rather than an exchange of fire. The family alleged that villagers told them that Jaspreet surrendered with his hands up but was taken to a nearby samadh (memorial), where gunshots were heard and an ambulance was allegedly pre-arranged, raising suspicions of premeditation.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Uttar Pradesh's Chhangur Baba
For older residents of Rehra Maafi, a village on the outskirts of Utraula town in Balrampur district, old images of Jamaluddin—now known as Chhangur Baba—are still vivid. A thin, swarthy man from the Pankhiya Muslim community, with six fingers on his right hand (hence the moniker Chhangur), cycling between villages, selling trinkets and rings. Once elected pradhan, he is remembered for bridging the Yadav-Muslim divide. On July 5, however, following a manhunt, when the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested the 70-year-old along with an associate, Neetu alias Nasreen, in Lucknow, they described him as the head of an elaborate and organised illegal conversion racket with wide reach across the state. Indeed, Chhangur had long exchanged his bicycle for a Toyota Fortuner, moved with armed guards and owned multiple properties. According to the ATS, his operations allegedly spanned fake identities, foreign funding, document forgery and multiple aliases. A raft of serious charges has been brought against him and his associates—including conspiracy to wage war against the state, promoting religious enmity, cheating and violating sections of the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. The police said earlier arrests (on April 8) included Mumbai native Naveen Rohra (husband of Neetu), known as Jamaluddin after his conversion to Islam, and Chhangur's son Mehboob.
India Today
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
2025 Toyota Legender mild-hybrid review, first drive: Is this the most fuel-efficient Fortuner yet?
The Toyota Fortuner doesn't need an introduction. It's been India's default big SUV for nearly two decades. Simply put, it's tough, dependable, and immune to trends. While rivals have come and gone (some quietly, some not), the Fortuner has only grown stronger in numbers and street cred. But for all its dominance, there's one thing it's never been known for is efficiency. Until now. Spot the difference? No point, it's exactly the same as before. advertisementToyota has added a 48V mild-hybrid system to the Fortuner's 2.8-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine and slapped on the 'Neo Drive' tagname. It's not the kind of hybrid that lets you coast in silence or drive on electric power. This is more subtle. Think smoother engine starts, torque assist at low speeds, and marginally better fuel economy. So, is this mild-hybrid Fortuner the smarter choice? Or just a clever badge and a small bump in numbers?Does it look any different? Any new features?Not at all, honestly, you'll be hard-pressed to find any differences. The only thing that sets both the Legender and Fortuner apart is a badge that reads 'Neo Drive' at the back. That's it. The colours, alloy wheels, and design language are identical. The tired old cliche of 'if it ain't broken...', sits perfectly with the Fortuner. I'd say it's a poster child for it. The cabin layout remains the same, albeit with some minor changes. On the inside, there's now a wireless charger, which was missing from the Fortuner, but was already part of the Legender's feature list. There's also a 360-degree camera added to the mix, which will be extremely helpful given the dimensions. There's also the smart start-stop function, and there's an airbag indicator on the dash, which is also new. There are a total of six different settings to choose from that vary according to four-wheel-drive modes. One of the prominent changes on the inside is the multi-terrain modes, which differ according to the four-wheel drive modes. For example, L4 gets rock, mud, sand and auto. H4 gets deep snow, mud, sand, dirt and auto; while H2 has a choice between sport, normal and eco. However, Toyota has removed the ventilated seats, and there's still no sunroof in it feel different to drive?Before discussing the driving experience, it's essential to understand the components of the 48V infrastructure. Right up front, the alternator has been replaced with a 48V motor generator; essentially, it acts as an assist to the engine and generator to recover energy during deceleration. It also works as a starter motor during engine restart and is connected to the serpentine belt. Under the passenger seat sits the DC-DC converter, which is there to convert high-voltage DC 48V electricity to standard DC 12V electricity, which then supplies power to charge the 12V auxiliary battery. That brings us to the 48V lithium-ion battery, which sits between the second and third row, and stores electrical energy recovered during braking and deceleration or regenerative braking. It also supplies power to the motor generator during acceleration and start-stop operations. FYI, the motor power is rated 8.5kW or 11.5bhp, and the warranty of the 48V battery pack remains the same as the standard warranty of the car (three years/one lakh kilometres). That familiar display between the dials has a new addition for the 48V system. Net result? Acceleration from a standstill feels more spirited, and roll-ons also feel smoother. That distinct clatter of the diesel mill also feels more refined, and the whole experience made the Fortuner, or Legender in my case, more finely distilled. It's still a sledgehammer of a car, one that will do its job well, just like it before this update. But now, the sledgehammer's handle has a comfortable cover on it. There's a neat readout on the tiny LCD in the middle of the two analogue dials displaying the charge going back into the batteries when decelerating, and that does feel odd at first, coupled with this big, burly SUV. The smart start-stop system is also fairly aggressive. I must say, it works well, given the size of the motor. We didn't get a chance to test out the multiple terrain modes on offer, which differ between L4, H4 and H2. This is still the same Fortuner that many have come to love, just with a few mindful upgrades. advertisementAlthough Toyota officials claim that this 48V setup will aid off-roading to some extent. There's also no change to the water wading capacity, which still sits at 700mm. One thing that did feel a bit odd was the spongy feel from the brakes, but that could've been because of the brake testing at the track earlier. Most importantly, Toyota states that this new mild-hybrid variant will give 43km more than the standard equivalent variant. It's important to note that there are no changes to power or torque figures, and it still sits at 204bhp and 500Nm. In the long run, with that extra price that one pays, one should be able to recover that money. Overall, the driving experience isn't very different from Fortuner or Legender before this, but these subtle and mindful updates make an already well-rounded proper SUV even speak about price first. The Toyota Fortuner 4x4 AT Neo Drive costs Rs 44.72 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Legender costs Rs 50.09 lakh (ex-showroom). Also, these variants will replace the 4x4 AT variants available, and this will be the default choice. The price difference is about Rs 2 lakh, and that could feel like a lot. That 'Neo Drive' badge is the only change on the outside. advertisementTo me, the Fortuner is a kind of vehicle wherein people won't mind paying top dollar, simply because there's an understanding of the value Toyota brings to the table. I'd love to see a strong hybrid petrol version, and the mild-hybrid tech coming to the 4x2 variants as well. What's not to like about a more efficient Fortuner or Legender? Fuel savings FTW!Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Car theft pandemic hits eMalahleni malls
A wave of car thefts has hit local shoppers after three vehicles were stolen and more than four others were targeted at shopping centre parking lots over the past week. The incidents have taken place at three different malls in eMalahleni. In one of the incidents, a man told the police that he had arrived at a certain mall's parking lot and locked his car properly before going to the bank. He further alleged that when he returned from the bank, his car, a Ford Ranger was no longer there. Police investigations are still underway regarding the incident. In the second incident, a man told the police that he arrived at a different mall in the city, parked his car at the parking lot, and then left for a restaurant there. He further alleged that upon his return to the parking lot, his car, a Toyota Fortuner was no longer where he left it. Another incident where criminals could not succeed with the car theft in a different mall, raised more official concerns about vehicle safety. The man told the police that he parked his car to go shopping. Upon return, he found that someone was forcefully trying to open his car. According to a local security company, the suspects appear to be working in groups, using remote jamming devices and other tools to break into vehicles while they are parked. Witbank Police are urging motorists to take extra precautions when parking at public places. Spokesperson, Sergeant David Ratau, advised motorists to use steering locks, vehicle alarms, and secure tracking devices. 'Drivers should make sure their vehicles are parked in safe spaces and avoid leaving valuables in plain sight. Being alert and parking in well-monitored areas can make a big difference,' he added. Local security companies are advising shoppers to double-check that their cars are locked and to report any suspicious behaviour to mall security or the police. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: [email protected]
