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  Maharashtra: Amravati sex scandal sparks outrage as 350 objectionable videos of minors surface

  Maharashtra | April 14, 2026 19:22 IST

  A major sex scandal in Amravati's Paratwada has caused public fury after nearly 350 objectionable videos involving minors went viral. The case has sparked political confrontation, with opposition slamming the government and police intensifying the investigation.

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  How a self-styled godman's own complaint triggered a major probe in sexual assault case against him

  Maharashtra | March 24, 2026 20:06 IST

  He is accused of exploiting their faith and trust, calling them for rituals and then abusing them under various pretexts.

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  Ashok Kharat case: Probe reveals how Maharashtra 'astrologer' lured and trapped his victims

  Maharashtra | March 23, 2026 10:59 IST

  Self-proclaimed astrologer Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Maharashtra for raping several women and deceiving people through elaborate staged miracles. The probe has exposed remote-controlled snakes, fake spiritual objects and alleged high-profile links.

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  Four Naxals killed after 8 hours of encounter on Gadchiroli-Narayanpur border, search ops underway

  India | August 27, 2025 23:46 IST

  After about 8 hours of intermittent firing in the Koparshi forest area on the Gadchiroli-Narayanpur border, the bodies of 4 Maoists (1 male and 3 female) have been recovered. 4 weapons- 1 SLR rifle, 2 INSAS rifles and 1.303 rifles were recovered, police said.

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  Maharashtra Police arrests six gangsters linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Thane

  Maharashtra | August 05, 2025 23:44 IST

  The Meera Road Police in Mumbai have arrested six gangsters linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, seizing firearms and disrupting planned criminal activities.

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  Pune IT engineer dies by suicide on office premises, apologises to father in suicide note

  Maharashtra | July 29, 2025 9:25 IST

  The incident came a day after a UP cop’s wife ended her life alleging harassment by her in-laws in Lucknow. In the video uploaded on Instagram, Saumya Kashyap said her in-laws, including her brother-in-law and her husband want to kill her so that the latter could remarry.

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  Maharashtra: Eknath Khadse's son-in-law among 7 arrested after Pune police bust 'drug party'

  Maharashtra | July 27, 2025 18:19 IST

  DCP (Crime) Nikhil Pingle said at a press conference that raids were conducted after a tip-off regarding a rave party at the studio apartment located in the upscale Kharadi area. He said that 2.7 grams of a cocaine-like substance and 70 gm of a ganja-like substance were seized.

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  Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes

  Maharashtra | March 18, 2025 9:30 IST

  Violence erupted in central Nagpur in the Chitnis Park area in Mahal on Monday evening, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.

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  Ajit Pawar criticises Maharashtra Police for rising crime rate in Pune

  Maharashtra | January 10, 2025 11:40 IST

  Maharashtra: The Deputy CM Ajit Pawar suggested that if the senior officers are unable to tackle the increasing crime, they should admit their limitations.

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  Coldplay concert: Maharashtra Police asks BookMyShow to prevent black marketing of tickets

  Maharashtra | November 07, 2024 9:13 IST

  Coldplay concert: Many people reported unresponsive websites during critical booking period, he said, adding that it leads to black-marketing of tickets at exorbitant prices, sometimes as high as 10 times the original price.

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  EC orders transfer of Rashmi Shukla, DGP Maharashtra with immediate effect amid 'tapping phones' row

  Maharashtra | November 04, 2024 12:41 IST

  During a recent review meeting, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar warned officials to not only be impartial and fair but also ensure that they are perceived as non-partisan while carrying out their duties.

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  Maharashtra Election: 28 Deputy SP-ACP rank officers, including 15 from Mumbai, transferred

  Maharashtra | October 31, 2024 22:44 IST

  Maharashtra: Among others, CID Dy SP Tanveer Shaikh has been appointed as ACP in Mumbai. Kolhapur Dy SP Priya Patil too has been shifted to Mumbai as ACP.

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  Over 260 police officials reshuffled ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections 2024

  Maharashtra | October 30, 2024 17:08 IST

  Maharashtra news: About 150 Mumbai police officials, including senior inspectors, have been moved to various districts, including Gadchiroli, Gondia, Bhandara, Nagpur and Washim.

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  Baba Siddique murder case: Check NCP leader's last social media post before death

  Maharashtra | October 13, 2024 11:44 IST

  Baba Siddique, a prominent figure in Maharashtra's political realm, was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai's Bandra area near his son Zeeshan's residence on Saturday. His shocking murder triggered a outpouring of condolences and criticism towards the Mahayuti government.

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  Clashes erupt between two group in Maharashtra's Akola, vehicles torched, security tightened

  Maharashtra | October 08, 2024 7:54 IST

  The clashes erupted after a minor accident involving an auto rickshaw and motorcycle. The heated argument took the form of violence between two groups. The police have tightened the security in the area.

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  Sanjay Shinde, cop who shot Badlapur sexual assault case accused, shares incident account

  Maharashtra | September 24, 2024 23:39 IST

  The Maharashtra government said that the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) will conduct a probe into his death. The CID team is expected to visit the Mumbra bypass crime scene and take statements from the police officers who were present during the incident.

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  Badlapur sexual assault case: Accused Akshay Shinde's father moves HC, seeks SIT investigation

  Maharashtra | September 24, 2024 21:57 IST

  After Akshay Shinde was killed in a retaliatory firing on Monday, the police and CM Eknath Shinde said that he snatched the rifle from the policeman and shot fired. Subsequently, he was neutralised in retaliatory firing. However, Akshay's father has called it a fake encounter.

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  Badlapur sexual assault case: Cop who shot accused has worked with top encounter specialist | Detail

  Maharashtra | September 24, 2024 16:10 IST

  Akshay Shinde, 24, was accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur town of Thane district, which triggered massive outrage in Maharashtra. He was killed in a retaliatory firing by police on Monday.

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  Maharashtra: Police airlift rare blood group in chopper to save life of new mother | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | September 12, 2024 11:21 IST

  Maharashtra: According to Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police Neelotpal, the Bhamragad region has been virtually cut-off due to the heavy rain, making transportation and communication difficult.

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  Three arrested for allegedly drugging, raping woman at birthday party in Thane

  Maharashtra | September 06, 2024 18:52 IST

  Three people have been arrested in Thane for allegedly drugging and raping a 22-year-old woman during a birthday party in Badlapur. The accused are booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.