Two Arrested with Fake Currency Notes Worth Rs8.65 Crore in Nagpur The Nagpur Rural police’s Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested two individuals for attempting to circulate counterfeit currency notes printed in the name of a fictitious “Children’s Bank of India.” The total face value of the fake currency bundles seized from the suspects amounts to Rs8.65 crore. The operation, which unfolded on Thursday, was initiated following a tip-off and culminated in a high-speed chase along the Nagpur-Wardha highway between Asola and Sawangi areas. The suspects, identified as Afroz Khan Jamirullah Khan, a resident of Yavatmal, and Irshad Jumman Sheikh, from Wardha, were traveling in a white car when police signaled them to stop. The driver allegedly attempted to flee but was intercepted after a chase. A thorough search of the vehicle revealed 2,300 bundles of counterfeit notes, including 1,500 bundles of Rs500 notes, 350 bundles of Rs200 notes, and 450 bundles of Rs100 notes. The fake currency was concealed within the bundles, which were partially covered with genuine Indian currency notes to mimic authenticity. In addition to the counterfeit notes, police seized Rs5,600 in cash, a car valued at approximately Rs2.50 lakh, and four mobile phones worth Rs24,000. The total value of the confiscated items is estimated at around Rs3.48 lakh. Police Inspector Ankush Mane oversaw the operation, which is currently under investigation by senior superintendent of police Harssh A Poddar and additional superintendent of police Anil Mhaske. The preliminary investigation suggests the accused planned to distribute the fake currency to unsuspecting individuals, exploiting the resemblance of the counterfeit notes to genuine ones.#nagpur_rural_police #local_crime_branch #afroz_khan_jamirullah_khan #irshad_jumman_sheikh #nagpur_wardha_highway
GPRS data mining helps cops trace phone thieves Nagpur: Police in rural areas and the city have successfully arrested two accused individuals involved in a series of mobile shop break-ins, aided by advanced GPRS data mining techniques. The operation, conducted by the Local Crime Branch team of Nagpur Rural Police in collaboration with the Cyber Cell, led to the recovery of a significant amount of stolen property and the apprehension of suspects with prior criminal records. The arrested individuals, Nilesh Kadwe, 28, and Pramod Samudre, 31, residents of Samata Nagar, were linked to multiple theft cases across several police stations, including Aroli, Umred, Katol, Kalmeshwar, Saoner, and Hudkeshwar. During the investigation, police scanned approximately 7,000 devices using GPRS data surveillance to track the suspects’ movements and connect them to crime hotspots in rural Nagpur and the city. This technology enabled authorities to monitor online activity and movements of the accused, ultimately leading to their arrest. The operation resulted in the seizure of 21 smartphones, one tablet, 57 keypad mobiles, three defunct mobile phones, cash totaling 8,000 rupees, two mopeds worth 1 lakh rupees, tools for breaking shutters worth 5,450 rupees, three fake bill books valued at 1,200 rupees, and two fake Aadhar cards. The total value of the recovered items amounted to 6 lakh rupees. The accused were handed over to Aroli police station along with the seized materials for further legal proceedings. According to police, the duo operated by breaking into shop shutters to steal mobile phones and receipt books. They used an app to create fake Aadhar cards, which were combined with the stolen receipt books to resell the stolen devices without raising suspicion.#cyber_cell #nagpur_rural_police #local_crime_branch #nilesh_kadwe #pramod_samudre
Interstate Gang Busted After 10-Day Operation in Raj-Haryana Border, 464 Laptops and Tablets Worth Rs4 Crore Recovered A key member of an interstate theft syndicate was arrested by Nagpur Rural Police in a joint operation with Rajasthan authorities, leading to the recovery of 464 laptops and tablets valued at Rs4.14 crore. The accused, 28-year-old Azharuddin alias Idris, a resident of Deeg in Rajasthan, was apprehended after a 10-day investigation. Police revealed that Idris and two accomplices had stolen a consignment of 641 laptops and tablets, along with LED diffuser accessories worth Rs6,000, on May 9. The stolen goods were being transported from Chennai to Bilaspur by the accused. The operation began when the cargo went missing within the jurisdiction of Parsheoni police station. Transport company owner Pritam Lal Singh Dhillon, a Haryana resident, lodged a complaint, prompting Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police Harssh A Poddar and additional SP Anil Mhaske to form a special team. The team included officials from the Local Crime Branch and Parsheoni police, who coordinated with Rajasthan Police to conduct searches in Nuh, Mewat, and Bharatpur along the Rajasthan-Haryana border. Investigators used technical surveillance, call detail records, mobile tower analysis, CCTV footage from Deeg, and intelligence inputs to track the suspects. Idris was arrested after the police identified his location near a dhaba on National Highway 44 at Dumri village, where the accused had diverted a container truck and transferred the stolen electronics into a car. During interrogation, Idris confessed to his involvement in the crime, naming his accomplices—driver Arshad Khan, 47, and cleaner Sajid Asluf Khan, 30, both residents of Bharatpur—as the prime suspects.#harssh_a_poddar #anil_mhaske #rajasthan_police #nagpur_rural_police #pritam_lal_singh_dhillon
Nagpur Rural Police Intensify Crackdown on Sand Mafia Nagpur: Following a recent attempt on the life of a revenue official by members of the sand mafia, local crime branch (LCB) and rural police stations in Nagpur have escalated their operations against illegal sand mining activities, particularly during nighttime hours. The intensified police action has sparked demands for more proactive measures from revenue department officials at the taluka level under the district administration. The crackdown gained momentum after villagers in Parseoni taluka confronted the sand mafia over excessive excavation along the Kanhan riverbed. Last week, residents intercepted two tractors belonging to the sand mafia and filed a complaint at the Kanhan police station. Villagers allege that unchecked illegal sand mining is causing severe ecological damage, with extraction levels far exceeding legal limits, especially during the night when oversight is minimal. A villager, speaking on condition of anonymity, questioned why geofencing breach alerts—designed to flag multiple trips from sand ghats—do not trigger stronger enforcement actions. Another villager criticized the lack of consistent enforcement from the revenue department, stating, “Enforcement has remained sparse.” Rural police under Superintendent of Police (SP) Harssh A Poddar and Additional SP Anil Mhaske have taken decisive steps, invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) against key sand mafia operator Kallu Khan. Authorities are also moving to seize his properties, including assets in Ranchi.#maharashtra_control_of_organized_crime_act #nagpur_rural_police #kallu_khan #parseoni_taluka #kanhan_riverbed
Untrained Workers at SBL Energy Ltd Linked to Explosion That Killed 26, Police Tell Bombay High Court Nagpur: The Nagpur Rural Police have informed the Bombay High Court that untrained and unskilled workers were involved in handling hazardous chemicals at SBL Energy Ltd’s facility in Raulgaon (Katol taluka), where a devastating explosion on March 1 killed 26 people. The police submitted an affidavit to the court, detailing significant lapses in industrial safety protocols that may have contributed to the tragedy. The case is being heard by a division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Raj Wakode, which is examining a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by social activist Jammu Anand. The police affidavit, submitted by Superintendent of Police (Rural) Harssh Poddar, outlined multiple violations at the company. According to the document, SBL Energy Ltd failed to appoint the required two qualified safety officers and two medical officers, instead employing only one safety officer for a workforce of 809 employees. The report also revealed that only 183 workers had undergone mandatory medical examinations, leaving the majority of the staff without proper health assessments. Additionally, the company was found to have only a single ambulance available at the site, with no emergency medical equipment or trained personnel on standby. The production unit lacked a CCTV system, which could have provided critical footage of the incident. The explosion occurred on March 1, resulting in the immediate deaths of 17 women workers. The toll rose to 26 as more victims succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The police emphasized that the incident was not an isolated accident but a consequence of systemic negligence in adhering to safety regulations.#bombay_high_court #raulgaon #nagpur_rural_police #sbl_energy_ltd #jammu_anand
Man Arrested for Possessing Country-Made Pistol in Kanhan Nagpur: A 24-year-old man was arrested by the Nagpur rural police’s local crime branch (LCB) team for illegally possessing a country-made firearm and live cartridges near Kanhan. The arrest followed a tip-off that led the police to set a trap near the highway bridge on Hiwara (Gahu) Road. When the team spotted a suspicious individual, the man attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended by the alert officers. During the investigation, the accused, identified as Ajit Manhare (24), a resident of Parseoni, was questioned. He failed to produce a valid license for the weapon. A search conducted in the presence of witnesses revealed one country-made pistol and two live cartridges in his possession. The police registered a case against Manhare at the Kanhan police station under Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. The accused was produced before the court following his arrest. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal firearm possession in the region. The police emphasized that the arrest was a result of proactive measures and community cooperation. Authorities reiterated that such actions are critical to maintaining public safety and preventing potential threats. The case underscores the legal consequences of unlicensed firearm ownership, as stipulated by the Arms Act. Section 3 of the Act deals with the unauthorized possession of firearms, while Section 25 addresses the carrying of weapons without a license. These provisions aim to deter individuals from acquiring or using weapons without proper authorization. The police team’s swift response and the successful recovery of the weapon demonstrate the effectiveness of targeted operations in curbing illegal activities.#nagpur_rural_police #ajit_manhare #kanhan_police_station #arms_act #parseoni
