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Samruddhi Mahamarg hit by spate of violent robberies; CM orders task force

The gangs allegedly scatter nails, sharp metal pieces or other hard objects on the carriageway to puncture tyres or damage vehicles. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Sep 1, 2026 02:36 IST

IT professional from Delhi arrested for live-in-partner's suicide in Pune

According to police, the woman, also an IT professional working with a multinational company, had shifted to the Kharadi apartment on August 20.

Updated on Aug 31, 2026 06:40 IST

Pune Police announce restrictions ahead of Ganeshotsav, Dahi Handi festivals

The restrictions have been imposed in view of possible law-and-order issues during Dahi Handi, Veer Gogadev Jayanti, Ganeshotsav and other festivals, the order states. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 31, 2026 06:46 IST

Two mandal office-bearers, DJ operators booked for laser-light violation in Kondhwa

The accused allegedly used laser-beam lights during the procession and celebrations despite directions prohibiting their use. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 29, 2026 17:20 IST

ANTF arrests three, including two foreign nationals, in MD drug case

The ANTF seized 22 grams of MD, eight mobile phones and a laptop from Sadio, and another 14 grams of MD from Beasmark. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 29, 2026 02:41 IST

Two former inmates arrested in ₹86L cyber fraud

Two former prison inmates, including a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) dropout, have been arrested for an alleged <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>86 lakh investment fraud, police said on Wednesday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Aug 27, 2026 02:58 IST

Pimpri-Chinchwad police pull down 19 paan stalls near schools & colleges under zone 1

Police officials said that the drive is not a one-time exercise and that similar inspections and enforcement actions will continue in future. (HT)

Updated on Aug 27, 2026 02:33 IST

Six held for kidnapping, assaulting and robbing youth in Gahunje

Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch Unit 4 has arrested six alleged habitual offenders for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting and robbing a young man of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90,000 in Gahunje, police said on Tuesday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Aug 26, 2026 02:31 IST

Chakankar moves police over alleged defamatory online posts

Pune police have filed a case against two individuals and others for allegedly posting and circulating defamatory, obscene and offensive content targeting NCP leader Rupali Chakankar on social media. (HT FILE)

Updated on Aug 26, 2026 02:30 IST

Two wanted in armed robbery case held after nearly two years

Pune city police’s Crime Branch Unit 5 on Saturday arrested two men wanted for nearly two years in connection with an armed robbery case registered at Deccan police station. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 02:49 IST

Four-day ban on political activities on COEP campus

The order prohibits political persons from entering the university and hostel premises. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 02:45 IST

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Pune: FIR against 60 Youth Congress workers over clash with ABVP

The confrontation escalated, prompting police to rush to the hostel premises and deploy additional personnel. (HT)

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 02:44 IST

Argument over phone leads to Hilltop tragedy in Maharashtra

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Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:46 IST

70-year-old woman beheaded in Daund; two held

70-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in Daund, and police are searching for the victim’s severed head after arresting two suspects within 12 hours of the crime. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:44 IST

Face off between ABVP, NSUI at COEP varsity campus ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s event in Pune

They refuted the ABVP allegation that they heckled any student. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:41 IST

Teen jumps from hill, parents follow; all three dead

His parents followed him and pleaded with him not to take the extreme step. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:41 IST

A father, mother and son: 3 lives lost on Maharashtra hilltop over phone row

The incident took place at Khawadya Hill in the Tisgaon area under Waluj MIDC police station.

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 03:31 IST

Class 12 student killed by two friends over social media status in Pune

The incident reportedly took place in a deserted area of the ARAI hill between 7.30 pm on August 18 and 10.30 am on August 19. The victim and both suspects are minors.

Updated on Aug 20, 2026 08:01 IST

10-year-old girl raped, murdered in Junnar; neighbour arrested

10-year-old girl was allegedly raped, murdered by 25-year-old man in Pimpalwandi village of Junnar tehsil on Tuesday. Police arrested the accused within hours of registering the case. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Aug 20, 2026 02:44 IST

Committees and plans pile up, but Pune traffic mess continues

A representative of the main committee will be associated with each local panel that will include local stakeholders and PMC officials. (HT)

Updated on Aug 20, 2026 02:42 IST

Pune: Cops attach ₹82.4 crore in Valentina Megacorp accounts over alleged fraud

Pune Police have attached <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>82.40 crore in bank accounts linked to Valentina Megacorp

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 08:24 IST

‘Freedom of Religion Act not yet in force’: Pune cops withdraw sections in cases

Pune Police withdrew sections of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act from two cases after realising the law is not yet in force

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 03:02 IST

Pune traffic police to prioritise decongestion, pause roadside e-challan enforcement in pilot

The decision was announced at the first meeting of the newly-formed traffic advisory committee held at the Pune police Commissionerate on Tuesday. (HT)

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 02:46 IST

10-year-old boy killed after truck hits bike on Mhalunge road; driver flees

The deceased has been identified as Rishabh Sandeep Patole of Thakarnagar in Maan-Hinjewadi. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 02:33 IST

UP man struggling financially fakes kidnapping, demands ₹5 lakh from family

Police said Om Prakash is in an alleged romantic relationship with a girl, which is opposed by his family and are currently examining whether the relationship was also a factor behind the alleged plan.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 02:12 IST

Pune reel star attacked with sickle over car stunt dispute; 7 held

Police said the accused, who work as delivery executives and flex printers, were arrested on Saturday and Sunday.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 05:01 IST

₹70k salary bait, then torture: 2k Indians may be trapped in Myanmar

The case has highlighted how Indians are allegedly lured through online advertisements offering lucrative jobs in Thailand before being moved towards the Myanmar border and forced to work in cyber fraud operations.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 04:54 IST

50 acres allotted for Pimpri-Chinchwad police headquarters

The Commissionerate was established on May 28, 2018, and began functioning on August 15 that year. (HT)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 02:47 IST

Man steals motorcycles to make quick money; 22 cases solved in Pimpri-Chinchwad

The action was carried out by Crime Branch Unit 2. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 02:43 IST

Reel creator held in ₹10.74 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud

Reel creator held in <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10.74 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud

Updated on Aug 13, 2026 02:30 IST

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