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Pune court sentences man, 56, to 20 years RI for raping two minor nieces

India, April 17 -- A special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Pune on April 11 sentenced a 56-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for repeatedly sexually... Read More


2 students booked for dancing to song 'glorifying' Naxal

PUNE, April 17 -- Two BBA students staying at a state government-run hostel in Vishrantwadi in Pune have been booked for dancing to a song believed to glorify slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma. The i... Read More


Principal booked over Maval student's death

Pune, April 17 -- The principal of Tolani Maritime Institute and three staffers were booked on Wednesday following a complaint lodged by the brother of a 20-year-old marine engineering student, police... Read More


pune Principal booked after basketball pole collapse death

Pune, April 17 -- The principal of Tolani Maritime Institute and three staffers were booked on Wednesday following a complaint lodged by the brother of a 20-year-old student who died earlier this mont... Read More


Father-son booked for defrauding 54-year-old woman of rRs.r40 lakh

India, April 16 -- The Khadak police on Tuesday registered a case against a father-son duo for allegedly cheating a 54-year-old woman of Rs.40 lakh by luring her with promises of 40% returns on a real... Read More


Crime branch busts illegal country liquor unit near quarry in Wagholi

India, April 15 -- The crime branch -unit 7 of Pune police busted an illegal country liquor manufacturing unit operating near a quarry in Bhavdi village in the Wagholi area, officials said on Tuesday.... Read More


Two held with MD drugs worth rRs.r27 lakh in Viman Nagar

India, April 15 -- The Airport police arrested two persons on Monday night for allegedly attempting to sell MD (mephedrone) drugs in the Viman Nagar area, officials said on Tuesday. A team carried out... Read More


Laxminagar police arrest man for transporting foreign liquor illegally

India, April 15 -- The Laxminagar police arrested a 38-year-old man on Monday for allegedly transporting foreign liquor illegally and seized contraband and property worth around Rs.25 lakh. The accus... Read More


Pune police chief initiates dismissal of six staff in extortion cases

India, April 14 -- Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar has initiated proceedings to dismiss six personnel over serious extortion charges in two separate cases, officials said on Friday. The action... Read More


Pune city police extern 10 repeat offenders from zone 7

India, April 14 -- The Pune city police have externed 10 habitual offenders from areas under zone 7 as part of an intensified crackdown on serial criminal activity, officials said on Monday. The exte... Read More