The Times of India

A quick-thinking resident foiled a kidnapping attempt in Vikhroli's Damodar Park, apprehending a man trying to lure two young girls. Mohammad Zakaria Qamar Naeem Shamsi raised an alarm when he saw the suspect with a seven-year-old and attempting to lure another child.

Mumbai Customs has seized 64 kgs of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 64 crores, from four passengers, including a foreign national, who arrived from Bangkok. Acting on specific intelligence, officials intercepted the individuals and recovered the high-grade narcotic substance from their baggage. The accused have been arrested under the NDPS Act, with further investigation ongoing.

Khadakpada police in Kalyan have arrested three individuals for bursting firecrackers outside Adharwadi jail. The act was a celebration for the birthday of Satish alias Satya Bhai Kamble, a goon lodged in the prison. This created disturbance and raised security concerns, prompting swift police action and a public procession of the arrested accused.

An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 student in Sangamner has led the Congress to criticize the Maharashtra government for deteriorating law and order. Legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar highlighted the disturbing incident, demanding immediate discussion and questioning the government's failure to curb crimes against women and minors.

A recent FIR filed by an IT consultant concerning credit card fraud, stemming back over 21 months, underscores a troubling trend in financial security. Despite the presence of suspicious transactions originating from overseas, the bank continued to deduct funds from his savings, asserting that OTP verification was sufficient.

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A Mumbai sessions court has rejected the discharge plea of Mayor Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case involving the alleged assault of school teachers. The court found sufficient evidence, including victim and witness statements, to proceed with charges of using criminal force against public servants. The order allows the case to move towards trial.