Tag: Mumbai police

The Maharashtra government has appointed IPS officer Arti Singh of the 2006 batch as Mumbai’s first-ever Joint Commissioner of Police (Intelligence), marking a significant move to strengthen intelligence operations in the city. The new post is the sixth joint commissioner position created recently by the state government by downgrading the rank of the special commissioner from additional director general (ADG) to joint commissioner level to boost intelligence gathering capabilities in Mumbai.

Danish Merchant, also known as Danish Chikna, a key associate of underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Friday in connection with a major drug racket. Merchant, who allegedly manages Dawood's illicit drug operations in the Dongri area, was apprehended along with his associate, Kader Ghulam Sheikh.

In a startling development, Mumbai Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman, Fatima Khan, in connection with a threatening message directed at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The message, which allegedly threatened Adityanath with death unless he resigns within ten days, has raised serious security concerns amid a rising trend of similar threats in the region.

Zeeshan Siddique, son of slain NCP leader Baba Siddique, received a threatening message that prompted swift action from the Mumbai Police. A 21-year-old man, identified as Mohammed Tayyab, was arrested from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, after his office in Bandra received threats against both Siddique and Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Friday evening.

Mumbai Police apprehended four members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Saturday, foiling an alleged plot to attack Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The Navi Mumbai Police reported that the gang members had planned to target Khan's car in Panvel. An FIR has been filed against 17 individuals associated with the case, including Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol Bishnoi, Sampat Nehra, and Goldy Brar.

Fashion influencer Uorfi Javed addresses the viral video of her supposed "arrest" by the "fashion police." She explains the video's context and announces a collection launch in collaboration with a fashion brand.

Mumbai police issues a 30-day prohibitory order banning the flying of drones and the gathering of five or more persons in the city, citing concerns about potential threats to public safety and law and order disturbances.