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

September 17, 2024 03:07 IST
“The octogenarian couple and their 45-year-old daughter stay in a three BHK apartment in Malabar Hill. The help started working there from September 9,” said an officer from Malabar Hill police station.
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
September 15, 2024 16:30 IST
Anil Kumbhare, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), says road accidents and fatalities in Mumbai have been reduced by at least 28 per cent from last year.
Sun, Sep 15, 2024
September 14, 2024 11:34 IST
Bandobast, the term for police deployment and security arrangements, has been an integral part of Mumbai’s history dating back to the colonial era.
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
September 11, 2024 21:02 IST
Around 12:30pm, Ali, who was working on the third floor, slipped and fell. He suffered multiple injuries to his head and other body parts.
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
September 06, 2024 00:30 IST
The victim, a resident of South Mumbai, works as a teacher and frequently visits Girgaon Chowpatty for her morning walks.
Fri, Sep 06, 2024
September 05, 2024 23:26 IST
"Ansari went to the Rathod's apartment under the pretense of returning a hammer he had borrowed. When he saw Mukund wasn't there, he entered the home by force and assaulted Kanchan and Sangeeta with a hammer," an officer said.
Mon, Sep 09, 2024
September 04, 2024 19:10 IST
The CBI lodged the case after a two-year preliminary enquiry which originated from a pen drive handed over to the then Maharashtra Assembly speaker by Devendra Fadnavis who was then the Leader of the Opposition.
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
September 02, 2024 14:56 IST
A 27-year-old woman who suffered injuries in the Lalbaug BEST bus accident died on Monday. Eight others were also injured after the bus rammed into other vehicles.
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
September 01, 2024 19:42 IST
The ACB initiated the operation following a complaint from a 40-year-old liaison officer working for a company.
Tue, Sep 03, 2024
August 29, 2024 23:06 IST
The accused, who was earlier arrested by West Bengal police for murdering his wife, had jumped parole and was hiding in Mumbai when he allegedly committed three more murders
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
August 29, 2024 11:05 IST
Advertising professional Chetan Bhardwaj was found dead inside his flat on October 16, 2013. The questioning of his family, friends and acquaintances failed to throw up any leads.
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
August 27, 2024 08:23 IST
A case was registered under section 306 (which pertains to theft) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the househelp at Kalachowki police station.
Tue, Aug 27, 2024
August 25, 2024 07:44 IST
The building, constructed in 1942, is at the heart of a wrangle between the family of a 76-year-old woman from Solapur and the Mumbai Police. While the police claim rights of perpetual tenancy, the family calls them squatters.
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
August 25, 2024 00:00 IST
According to police officials, the two accused had called Shaikh to Chawda's Pydhonie home under the pretext of consuming alcohol.
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
August 20, 2024 23:12 IST
According to police, the girl was riding pillion to her mother in an electric scooter as it suddenly skid and the two fell near Cotton Green railway station in the central suburbs of Mumbai at around 6pm.
Tue, Aug 20, 2024
August 16, 2024 22:11 IST
According to police, Arshad Ali Sadiq Ali Shaikh was stabbed to death at his residence, following which the victim’s wife Ruksana Shaikh, Shivjeet Singh and Jay Chawda — all hearing and speech impaired —were arrested.
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
August 15, 2024 23:16 IST
According to the complainant, Hashmi persuaded him to liquidate his fixed deposits and other investments by promising superior returns.
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
August 14, 2024 22:06 IST
The complainant has turned down the accused’s multiple marriage proposals in the past by citing that the latter is Muslim, after which he offered money to the woman and her mother.
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
August 11, 2024 07:25 IST
On a synthetic turf inside the ground, their mothers are competing with 1.11 lakh other women from all over Maharashtra for a mere 1,257 Mumbai Police constable posts that offer a monthly salary of Rs 30,000.
Sun, Aug 11, 2024
August 08, 2024 22:51 IST
The CBI officials said that Singh, who had recently conducted searches at the complainant's premises, had demanded Rs 25 lakh but later agreed to help him at Rs 20 lakh, following which he was caught red-handed at Lajpat Nagar in New Delhi.
Fri, Aug 09, 2024
August 07, 2024 22:54 IST
Police probing Belgium-based friend’s role as the two accused video called him and showed him the murder live.
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
August 07, 2024 11:12 IST
Chawda also claims Singh threatened to help dispose of Shaikh’s body and out of fear, he assisted in packing the remains into a suitcase.
Wed, Aug 07, 2024
August 06, 2024 10:02 IST
A RPF constable noticed that the duo were struggling to lift the suitcase, but saw blood seeping from the bag when he intervened to help them.
Tue, Aug 06, 2024
August 05, 2024 19:02 IST
Passersby took the couple to hospital where they are stated to be out of danger
Mon, Aug 05, 2024
August 03, 2024 20:50 IST
According to police, the woman stays with her husband and daughter in a posh housing society in central Mumbai.
Sun, Aug 04, 2024





