The Mumbai Police apprehended four individuals affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, foiling their alleged plot to attack actor Salman Khan's car in Panvel. The group purportedly intended to procure weapons from a Pakistani arms supplier for the operation. An FIR has been lodged against over 17 suspects, including prominent gang members like Lawrence Bishnoi and Sampat Nehra. According to DCP Zone 2 Vivek Pansare, the police received intelligence in April regarding reconnaissance activities near Salman Khan's Panvel farmhouse. Through extensive monitoring of gang communication channels, the police arrested the four accused across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Sambhajinagar, also uncovering their reconnaissance efforts in Bandra.
02 June,2024 10:35 AM IST
Indian Navy’s warship INS Kolkata brought 35 captured Somali pirates to India on March 23. All 35 Somalian pirates were handed over to Mumbai Police after due formalities of Customs and Immigration. After being handed to Mumbai Police, the pirates were taken to JJ Hospital for medical examination. The pirates were captured by the Indian Navy in an Anti-Piracy operation on March 16 from the Arabian Sea. As part of the Indian Navy’s anti-maritime security operations, INS Kolkata intercepted the hijacked vessel, ex-MV Ruen. The navy intercepted ex-MV Ruen, which was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship on high seas. After over 40 hours of operation, Indian Navy coerced all 35 Pirates to surrender and ensured safe evacuation of 17 crew members. The Navy shared a video of its encounter with Somali pirates who were using a hijacked merchant vessel. The pirates onboard the vessel were called upon to surrender and release the vessel.
23 March,2024 05:32 PM IST
A Pakistan-bound ship coming from China was stopped at Mumbai by the Indian security agencies on March 02. The Karachi-bound ship was intercepted at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. The vessel was suspected of carrying a consignment that could be used for Pakistan’s nuclear missile programmes. The ship was thoroughly examined by a team of Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The components in the cargo ship were primarily suspected of being used in Pak’s nuclear initiatives, specifically, in manufacturing some critical components for missile development. However, the DRDO is yet to submit its final report on the vessel stopped at the port.
03 March,2024 03:23 PM IST
India and New Zealand are set to clash today in the first ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final match in Mumbai. Ahead of the INDvsNZ match, cricket fans have begun arriving outside Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where the semi-final between India and New Zealand will be played today. Excited Indian fans are visiting temples and praying for India’s win across India with hopes of India’s team reaching the finals. Renowned Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture extending best wishes ahead of the World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad will look to continue their winning streak while New Zealand pose a stern threat in the India vs New Zealand match.
15 November,2023 12:48 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
