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Pune Child Murder Case: Govt Pushes for Death Penalty, Fast-Track Trial Assured

Nagpur– Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the state government will seek the death penalty for the accused in the Pune child rape-murder case and ensure that the trial is conducted on a fast-track basis. The assurance comes amid widespread public outrage following the killing of a four-year-old girl in the Bhor area […]

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Pune Highway Protest After Child Rape Sparks Massive Traffic Disruption

Pune- A large-scale protest erupted in Pune after the brutal rape and murder of a four-year-old girl, with hundreds of demonstrators blocking the busy Mumbai–Bengaluru Highway for several hours, severely disrupting traffic movement. The agitation took place near the Navale Bridge area, where grieving family members, along with local residents, staged a road blockade on […]

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Pune-Mumbai Expressway Choked: Long Weekend Rush, Inauguration Trigger Massive Traffic Jam

Mumbai– Thousands of commuters faced severe delays on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway on Friday morning as a combination of long weekend travel and the inauguration of a key infrastructure project led to a massive traffic jam. The congestion stretched across several sections of the highway, with vehicles crawling or remaining stationary for over two hours. A […]

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Nashik Court Grants Police Custody to ‘Godman’ Ashok Kharat in Sixth Complaint

Nashik- A court in Nashik has sent self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to police custody till April 26 in connection with another complaint of sexual exploitation, officials said. The order was passed by Chief Judicial Magistrate B N Ichpurani after the prosecution sought custody for further investigation. The accused, who was arrested last month, is already […]

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Pune Mumbai Expressway Shut for 3 Hours Traffic Diversions in Place

Pune- Commuters travelling on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway are likely to experience delays due to a scheduled three-hour traffic block implemented for maintenance and infrastructure work. According to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, vehicular movement was halted on a key stretch near Dongargaon and Kusgaon to facilitate essential repair work. During the closure period, traffic […]

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Palghar Murder Case, Migrant Worker Arrested After Wife Found Dead at Construction Site

Palghar- Police in Palghar have arrested a migrant labourer in connection with the death of his first wife at a construction site in the Virar area. The accused was apprehended from Navi Mumbai after allegedly fleeing with his family following the incident. According to officials, the suspect, identified as Munna Bramhadev Yadav, was tracked down […]

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Thane Court Acquits Five in Human Trafficking Case Citing Major Evidence Gaps

Thane- A court in Thane has acquitted five men accused of human trafficking and running a flesh trade racket, pointing to serious shortcomings in the prosecution’s case, including the absence of crucial witness testimonies. In its order dated April 21, Additional Sessions Judge Vasudha L Bhosale observed that while human trafficking remains a grave social […]

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Bombay High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Dowry Death Case, Cites Serious Flaws in Police Investigation

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has ordered that the investigation into a 2023 dowry-related death case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing serious shortcomings in the original police probe conducted in Thane district. The decision came after the court reviewed a petition filed by the victim’s father, who alleged that […]

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Man Arrested for Molestation While Assisting Woman with e-KYC Under Ladki Bahin Scheme

Jalgaon, April 13, 2026: A shocking incident has emerged from Jalgaon where a man was arrested for allegedly molesting a woman under the pretext of helping her complete the e-KYC process for a government welfare scheme, police officials confirmed. According to the police, the accused, identified as Gokul Chavan, was known to the victim’s family. […]

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Massive Fire Erupts at Furniture Market in Bhiwandi, Triggering Emergency Response

Bhiwandi, March 19, 2026: A major fire broke out at a furniture market in Bhiwandi, causing panic in the surrounding area as flames rapidly spread through commercial units, officials said.According to initial reports, the blaze was noticed in the market complex and quickly intensified, sending dense smoke into the sky and prompting an immediate emergency […]

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