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Sagar Rajput
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
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May 01, 2025 22:10 IST
Although the complainant did not immediately file a complaint, she visited the police station on Monday, after which a case was registered. Sawant was arrested on Tuesday.
Thu, May 01, 2025
Mumbai: Two cops suspended for ‘assaulting’ restaurant staff who refused to pay bribe of Rs 100Subscriber Only
April 23, 2025 00:02 IST
The incident happened on April 8 when the policemen allegedly barged into the restaurant at midnight and assaulted the staff member with a baton
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Saif Ali Khan attack: Supervisor told accused to run away to village, sought Rs 30k for making Aadhaar, PAN cardsSubscriber Only
April 12, 2025 20:21 IST
When Shariful was hiding in Worli after the crime, he received a call from his supervisor-cum-manager, who told him that he was seen on pushan (which Shariful explained as TV news) and advised him to run away to his village, as per the statement.
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
‘Leave him, let’s go to hospital first’: Kareena when Saif was looking for attacker, says chargesheetSubscriber Only
April 11, 2025 22:22 IST
According to the chargesheet, Kareena had returned home at 1:20am on January 16 after visiting her friend Rhea Kapoor.
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
From day to night, how change in pattern led Mumbai cops to crack Ashok Towers’ robberiesSubscriber Only
April 03, 2025 18:36 IST
It was a robbery at the house of a renowned Bollywood fashion photographer that led the Bhoiwada police to their suspect.
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
Maharashtra: Explosion in Beed mosque, two arrestedSubscriber Only
March 30, 2025 15:32 IST
In the early hours of Sunday, police were informed that the two had placed gelatin sticks inside the mosque and caused the explosion.
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
CBI files closure report in Sushant Rajput case: ‘Simple case of suicide’Subscriber Only
March 22, 2025 22:25 IST
The central agency absolved all persons named in the two FIRs filed in the case, including actor Rhea Chakraborty, her parents and brother; as well as Rajput's sister Priyanka and a doctor.
Sun, Mar 23, 2025
2 lawyers among 4 held for impersonating IB officers, extorting Rs 11.5 lakhs from jewellerSubscriber Only
March 21, 2025 21:59 IST
The four accused then took the complainant to a restaurant near C.P. Tank Circle, where his employee arrived after half an hour and handed them Rs 11.5 lakhs.
Fri, Mar 21, 2025
Man jumps to death from bow-string arch bridge on coastal roadSubscriber Only
March 19, 2025 23:01 IST
The police identified Sheth through documents found in his car and informed his family.
Wed, Mar 19, 2025
Mumbai: Woman held for posting obscene photos of doctor to defame himSubscriber Only
March 17, 2025 23:00 IST
During the investigation, the police managed to obtain the mobile number from which the Instagram accounts were created
Mon, Mar 17, 2025
Mumbai: 86-yr-old woman extorted of Rs 20 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scamSubscriber Only
March 17, 2025 02:17 IST
The officials stated that the accused, who posed as police officials, first contacted the 86-year-old woman late last year and falsely accused the octogenarian of being involved in a money laundering operation
Mon, Mar 17, 2025
Mumbai: Two minors detained for killing 75-year-old after he allegedly touched minor inappropriatelySubscriber Only
March 16, 2025 22:56 IST
The police said that the girl was employed by the septuagenarian and had gone with him under the pretext of work
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Sixth accused arrested in Rs 122-crore New India Co-operative Bank scam in MumbaiSubscriber Only
March 16, 2025 20:19 IST
Arunachalam Ullahanathan Maruthuvar had remained at large even though his role was identified soon after the scam in New India Co-operative Bank came to light last month.
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Mumbai housing society manager booked for manipulating cheques to embezzle Rs 1.32 croreSubscriber Only
March 11, 2025 19:33 IST
According to Mumbai police, the accused woman manager transferred the amounts to the accounts of her family members, friends, and acquaintances, or altered the cheques to withdraw cash; conspired with vendors to inflate their bills.
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
‘My son’s body never found, did last rites with cast made of atta’: Months after man buried with excavator in Palghar, an endless waitSubscriber Only
March 10, 2025 04:48 IST
On May 29, 2024, Rakesh and his eight-tonne excavator were buried when one of the concrete walls of a trench he was working in collapsed on him.
Mon, Mar 10, 2025
3 years after explosion on INS Ranvir killed 3, gas-supplying firm bookedSubscriber Only
March 06, 2025 00:16 IST
The explosion occurred between 4.30 pm and 5 pm on January 18, 2022, while the warship was docked. At the time, INS Ranvir was on a cross-coast operational deployment from the Eastern Naval Command since November 2021 and was due to return to its base.
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
4 cops suspended after video of them ‘accepting bribe’ from vendors surfacesSubscriber Only
March 05, 2025 22:37 IST
Their suspension orders were issued on February 28 by the zonal Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone V).
Wed, Mar 05, 2025
Man arrested at Mumbai airport for smuggling gold dust worth Rs 1.25 croreSubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 21:36 IST
The Air Intelligence Unit said the accused's wife was released as she was unaware of the smuggling and just followed his instructions.
Wed, Feb 26, 2025
Delhi man held for deceiving BJP party workers by offering members in bulkSubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 01:53 IST
According to police, the complainant in the case is Swapnil Atmaram Savardekar, a member and worker of the BJP from Sewri Assembly seat
Wed, Feb 26, 2025
MD of cryptocurrency platform CoinZx, associates booked in Mumbai for cheating investorsSubscriber Only
February 22, 2025 18:46 IST
The Mumbai police suspect that people across the country have fallen prey to the Coin ZX cryptocurrency scam and the money involved could be as high as Rs 200 crore.
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
Former CEO of New India Coop Bank arrested in Rs 122-cr scamSubscriber Only
February 21, 2025 20:29 IST
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Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Solving Crime: How Mumbai police caught gang behind fake website offering helicopter rides at MahakumbhSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 13:15 IST
Three men from Bihar were arrested for allegedly cheating people by creating fake websites offering helicopter rides during the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
In a Mumbai Police station, a Pakistan national awaits deportation — and a journey back home after 3 yearsSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 08:12 IST
Nadir Karim Khan, 65, a Pakistani national who has served a prison sentence of six months for illegally crossing over into India, is now awaiting deportation to his country — a move that he hopes will finally take him back to his family he last met in 2021.
Mon, Feb 24, 2025
What is the fraud at Mumbai’s New India Cooperative Bank, why depositors can’t get their moneySubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 14:32 IST
During an RBI inspection on February 12, Rs 112 crore was found missing from the bank's Prabhadevi branch, and an additional Rs 10 crore from the Goregaon branch’s safe.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Mumbai: Man held for throwing infant daughter on the floor, killing herSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 05:03 IST
According to police, the accused got angry after his wife allegedly slapped their eldest daughter for not eating
Mon, Feb 17, 2025
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