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The woman was putting pressure on Shaikh to marry her, but the latter was not interested in tying the knot and in an attempt to get rid of the woman, the accused killed her and set body on fire. (Representational Images)

Man held for killing, setting woman on fire in Palghar district

The victim and the accused were both married separately and were having an extramarital affair for the last one year, the police said.

22 Jan 2019 10:46 AM

The incident occurred as the minister came down after addressing meeting when the accused suddenly lunged at him, pushed and slapped him. (Photo: File)

Ramdas Athawale slapped, pushed by man at Maharashtra event

The man has been identified as Pravin Gosavi and has been detained by police for further investigation.

09 Dec 2018 10:15 AM

Police said the victim has been identified as Vikas Bhavdhane. (Representational Image | PTI)

Headless body of 19-yr-old hotel employee found dumped in drain near Mumbai

A Tulinj police official said the head of the victim was found wrapped in a plastic and the body in a nullah on Monday.

20 Nov 2018 6:45 PM

Police personnel also bought the child a set of clothes as a Diwali gift. (Representational Image)

7-year-old missing girl rescued within 12 hours by Thane police

The girl, a resident of Kalwa township, got lost in evening on November 1 when she was on her way to meet her mother for Diwali shopping.

03 Nov 2018 6:09 PM

The girl, a resident of Rameshwadi locality in Badlapur township in Thane, went along with some relatives to enjoy the dance at a 'pandal' set up in their locality on Tuesday night. (Representational Image)

17-yr-old Thane girl, pulled into car, goes missing after garba event

The aunt of the victim identified the kidnappers as the girl's neighbours, police said.

17 Oct 2018 2:26 PM

No arrest has been made so far. (Representational image)

Thane: Woman duped of Rs 7 lakh by UK-based man she met on matrimonial site

The woman alleged that between June 17 and August 9 this year, the accused asked her to make payments several times worth Rs 7.3 lakh.

10 Oct 2018 4:19 PM

Rubber items kept in the unit aggravated the blaze. ( Twitter | @ANI)

Fire breaks out in rubber factory in Maharashtra's Thane

The fire broke out around 1 am and spread rapidly in the factory, located in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area.

09 Oct 2018 9:37 AM

According to police, the accused Sapna Kulkarni allegedly attacked Shobha Kulkarni in a fit of rage on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Woman stabs her blind aunt to death for refusing to make breakfast

Police said 75-year-old Shobha Kulkarni was stabbed at least 15 times.

08 Oct 2018 11:07 AM

Judge Jadhav said it has come to light that even prior to this incident, the accused had sexual intercourse with the minor girl, who was unaware of the consequences. (Representational image)

Minor's consent is 'no consent in eyes of law' says Maharashtra court

The district judge sentenced Devendra Gupta to seven years' rigorous imprisonment for raping a teenaged girl in 2015.

25 Sep 2018 12:03 PM

The girl returned home and told her mother about the ordeal following which her mother approached the Shanti Nagar police station in Bhiwandi and filed a complaint. (Representational image)

5-yr-old girl raped by her neighbour in Maharashtra's Thane

The girl had taken shelter near the house of her neighbour as it was raining heavily. The accused pulled her inside his home and raped her.

22 Sep 2018 12:28 PM

A devotee said, 'There is no rivalry between Hindus and Muslims and it is the politicians who instigate people and try to create a rift between us.' (Photo: ANI)

A communal harmony message: Hindus, Muslims perform ‘aarti’, ‘azaan’ in same pandal

Residents of Thane's Mumbra village are conducting Ganesha 'aarti' and 'azaan' for Muharram in same pandal set up by Ekta Mitra Mandal.

21 Sep 2018 11:06 AM

Based on the woman's complaint, the police arrested the accused Wednesday and registered offences against them under IPC sections 376 (rape) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), the official added. (Photo: Representational Image)

30-yr-old woman raped in Maharashtra's Thane, 2 held

Woman raised an alarm and both the accused, who are residents of the same area, fled the spot.

20 Sep 2018 1:18 PM

Unable to bear the harassment any further, the girl approached her neighbours who helped her in filing a police complaint against her father. (Representational Image)

Father arrested for raping 14-yr-old daughter multiple times near Mumbai

The girl alleged that she was raped repeatedly by her father in the last four years, police said.

20 Sep 2018 11:36 AM

The body of the victim was later sent to a government hospital for post-mortem, the police said adding that no arrest has been made in this connection. (Representational image)

Maharashtra: 20-yr-old man stabbed to death by friends in Thane

The incident took place late Monday night at Mharal village in Kalyan taluka of Maharashtra.

18 Sep 2018 3:34 PM

The Mumbra police have launched a search for the accused and registered an offence against him under IPC section 307 (attempt to murder). (Representational Image)

Woman stabbed 8 times by cousin for refusing marriage proposal in Thane

The victim received eight stab wounds and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Her condition was reported to be out of danger.

17 Sep 2018 3:19 PM

The Kasarwadavli police subsequently arrested the accused and registered a case against him under IPC section 302 (murder). (Representational Image)

Man kills mother-in-law after quarrel in Thane, held

Following a quarrel, the man hit and then pushed her from the first floor balcony of his flat on Ghodbunder Road.

11 Sep 2018 11:16 AM

The incident took place around noon on Wednesday. (Representational Image | ANI)

Maharashtra traffic cop saved 23-yr-old man who had heart attack while driving

The man suffered a heart attack while driving his car near Kharigaon toll booth in Thane district of Maharashtra.

30 Aug 2018 7:27 PM

The woman had been missing since Tuesday and her family had filed a complaint in this regard. (Representational image)

Missing woman found dead in friend's house in Maharashtra's Thane

The woman's friend has also been missing since last night and a search is on for him.

30 Aug 2018 3:53 PM

Police said that two children, who were also on the two vehicles, have been severely injured and are undergoing treatment. (Representational image)

Three killed, two children injured after bike crash in Maharashtra

Two motorcycles collided near Sarani area of Dahanu in Palghar district late on Sunday evening, police said.

27 Aug 2018 11:24 AM

The 17-year-old girl was missing from Navi Mumbai since August 7 and, following a complaint by her parents, a case of kidnapping was registered under section 363 of the Indian Penal Code at Turbhe MIDC police station, the official said. (Representational Image)

Minor girl abducted from Navi Mumbai found at New Delhi railway station

The official said that further probe into the matter was being carried out by Turbhe MIDC police.

25 Aug 2018 3:43 PM

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