scorecardresearch
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
TopicMumbai Police

Topic: Mumbai Police

Why the police class of 1983 was feared by Mumbai’s underworld

In the late 1980s, there was only one destination of choice for ambitious, young policemen: Mumbai. And 90 cadets from the infamous Nashik 1983 batch was posted there.

Court sends PMC Bank ex-MD Joy Thomas to police custody until 17 October

Police say they want to question the former PMC Bank MD for the alleged Rs 4,355 crore scam, but his lawyers claim he he is being made a 'scapegoat'.

Mumbai Police awaits forensic report to know if thief stole govt data from Goyal’s house

A domestic help working at Piyush Goyal's Mumbai house was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing silver artefacts, watches, clothes, cash and cellphones.

How a Mumbai policeman, wrongly arrested in ‘meow meow’ drug case, fought to redeem dignity

On eve of his retirement in 2015, Suhas Gokhale was arrested for alleged links with drug syndicate. His name was dropped from chargesheet last week.

Karnataka minister Shivakumar, Congress leader Milind Deora detained in Mumbai

Former Maharashtra minister Naseem Khan, D.K. Shivakumar and Milind Deora were taken into custody outside a Mumbai hotel where Karnataka's rebel MLAs have been staying.

Western Naval Command on high alert, ‘fully prepared’ following strikes on terror camps

The Mumbai Police are also on a high alert following the air strikes, said an official.

Hasan Gafoor, Mumbai’s top cop who took the rap for ‘shoddy police response’ to 26/11

IPS officer Hasan Gafoor was Mumbai commissioner during the 2008 attacks. He was pulled up by a probe panel for not overtly showing leadership at the time.

Half of Mumbai’s missing people between 16 & 25 years: RTI

Police data shows that while the number of missing people in the city is increasing, those found have gone down. 

Mahesh Murthy probe: Mumbai Police to record statements of other victims

Angel investor Mahesh Murthy was arrested and later released on bail after a Delhi woman filed sexual harassment complaint against him.

Cops use memes and videos to tackle drugs abuse, drunken driving & cyber bullying

Police in big cities are turning to social media to spread their message and connect with young, net-savvy Indians.

On Camera

Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

At launch of NITI Aayog report, Sitharaman calls for regulation to run at par with AI adoption

FM adds that AI-assisted technologies should be adopted in all districts to bring development & highlights importance of collaborative ecosystems in tech innovation.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.