Sagar Rajput is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express. He has been reporting on crime since 2012. Born and brought up in Mumbai, he understands the city and its policing well. He covers Maharashtra police, Anti Terrorism Squad, Anti Corruption Bureau, Enforcement Directorate, Air Intelligence Unit and Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence. He joined The Indian Express in November 2018. He tweets @sagarajput24
January 03, 2025 20:19 IST
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission also suggested holding periodic seminars to sensitise the police force in the state and to develop a sense of responsibility in them.
Fri, Jan 03, 2025January 02, 2025 18:48 IST
A case was registered at the Agripada police station in Mumbai, following which the crime branch, along with the local police, formed teams to trace the culprits
Thu, Jan 02, 2025January 01, 2025 08:06 IST
Around 7.15 pm on Monday, police said the accused, wearing a burkha, barged into the house when the door was half open. The complainant, her mother, daughter and maid were at home.
Wed, Jan 01, 2025December 28, 2024 13:51 IST
The main accused and the victim were former colleagues and the incident was a revenge crime, the Mumbai police said.
Sat, Dec 28, 2024December 27, 2024 17:20 IST
A Maharashtra Excise Department officer said eight one-day liquor permits were obtained for different events at the society in the Andheri area of Mumbai.
Fri, Dec 27, 2024December 26, 2024 04:10 IST
Mumbai cyber police arrested a 28-year-old interior designer from Haryana on December 14, while they continue to search for the mastermind, believed to be based in Cambodia.
Thu, Dec 26, 2024December 19, 2024 00:46 IST
An inquiry has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the incident but it is believed that the engine malfunction led to the rider losing control of the craft, resulting in the collision.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024December 19, 2024 00:11 IST
As passengers from the capsized boat were taken to hospitals across Mumbai, family members flocked to the Gateway of India, hoping for answers.
Fri, Dec 20, 2024December 18, 2024 23:57 IST
The ferry, carrying more than 110 passengers to Elephanta Island off Mumbai coast, capsized after a Navy speedboat crashed into it. At least 12 people were killed in the incident, officials said, adding that the rest have been rescued.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024December 18, 2024 18:59 IST
The ferryboat carrying 110 passengers to Elephanta Island capsized near Uran in Karanja.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024December 17, 2024 23:47 IST
Aged 52, the mastermind was involved in selling four other infants, police said adding that they have also found the role of a doctor in the crime.
Tue, Dec 17, 2024December 12, 2024 14:34 IST
Jealousy, extra-marital affair, and urge to avenge public humiliation led a few in a close-knit community of people with speech and hearing impairment to kill one among them.
Thu, Dec 12, 2024December 11, 2024 23:11 IST
Bus manufacturer Olectra says he was trained for 3 days before he began driving the automatic electric bus on November 29.
Thu, Dec 12, 2024December 11, 2024 00:01 IST
More was arrested by the Mumbai police after he allegedly lost control of the bus, crashing into several vehicles on SG Barve Marg in Kurla (West). The incident resulted in seven deaths and 40 injuries.
Wed, Dec 11, 2024December 10, 2024 15:09 IST
The Mumbai police say the driver appears to have pressed the accelerator instead of the brake in panic, leading to the BEST bus accident in Kurla West.
Wed, Dec 11, 2024December 10, 2024 11:30 IST
A 20-year-old who stepped out on an errand, a 19-yr-old coming back from work were among those killed.
Tue, Dec 10, 2024December 09, 2024 22:40 IST
The incident took place around 9.50 pm opposite Anjuman-e-Islam school on SG Barve marg at Kurla West. The electric bus was of route number 332 that plies between Kurla and Andheri stations was involved in the accident.
Tue, Dec 10, 2024December 07, 2024 20:22 IST
“After Assembly poll debacle, Sena (UBT) leaders realised that calling themselves a secular party was not helping them... That is why they have reverted to Hindutva,” Maharashtra SP chief tells The Indian Express.
Sun, Dec 08, 2024November 28, 2024 00:01 IST
Girl’s mother and brother also booked for facilitating the crime
Thu, Nov 28, 2024November 23, 2024 18:57 IST
Abu Asim Azmi has retained Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, one of the two seats won by the Samajwadi Party in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, which the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has lost.
Sat, Nov 23, 2024November 23, 2024 06:36 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The three alliance partners of Mahayuti, BJP, NCP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena have said they shall jointly decide who shall be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister.
Tue, Nov 26, 2024November 16, 2024 16:14 IST
Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants on October 12 outside his son Zeeshan’s office in Bandra.
Sun, Nov 17, 2024November 16, 2024 15:56 IST
The Election Commission has set up seven facilitation centres across Mumbai for government employees deputed on election duty to vote
Sat, Nov 16, 2024November 15, 2024 22:57 IST
Vishal Mane’s main rivals include BJP MLA Manda Mahtre and members of the influential Naik family.
Sat, Nov 16, 2024November 11, 2024 20:10 IST
Parag Shah, sitting BJP MLA from Ghatkopar East, and family own assets worth Rs 3,367 crore, "all on paper", he says. His rival is a popular corporator from NCP (SP)
Tue, Nov 12, 2024