Major Crackdown on Sand Smugglers in Amravati, 10 Arrested Amravati rural police conducted a significant operation to dismantle illegal sand smuggling activities, resulting in the seizure of vehicles, sand, and substantial illicit earnings. The crackdown, which targeted sand being smuggled into Maharashtra from Madhya Pradesh, led to the arrest of 10 individuals and the confiscation of three trucks, one tractor, and materials valued at Rs 84 lakh. Cases were registered at Tiwasa and Shendurjana Ghat police stations, marking a decisive step against illegal mining and transportation in the region. The operation was initiated following special instructions issued by Amravati rural SP Niketan Kadam, who had directed efforts to curb illegal businesses in the district. Two teams from the Local Crime Branch (LCB) were deployed to set up traps in Tiwasa and Shendurjana Ghat areas on Tuesday night. In Tiwasa, a Tata truck carrying five brass of sand was intercepted, leading to the arrest of Fulchand Harsule (35, Achalpur) and Nilesh Gudhe (Amravati). A tractor with one brass of sand was also seized in the same area, resulting in the detention of Abhishek Musale (22, Ashti) and Ajay Lokhande (56, Ashti). In Shendurjana Ghat, a tipper transporting six brass of sand was intercepted, and Arvind Ambadkar (47, Benoda), Krush Badode (21, Warud), and Kishor Belsare (Warud) were taken into custody. A fourth action in the same area uncovered another tipper carrying seven brass of sand along with two mobile phones, leading to the arrest of Sheikh Jamir Sheikh Isa (45, Shendurjana Ghat), Altaf Sheikh Bashir (21, Pusla), and Sayyad Asrar alias Bablu (Warud).#local_crime_branch #niketan_kadam #amravati_rural_sp #tiwasa #shendurjana_ghat
12-year-old missing boy reunited with kin in 2 hours A 12-year-old boy who went missing in Nagpur was swiftly located and reunited with his family within two hours of the mother’s complaint, thanks to the prompt action of local police. The incident unfolded on Thursday when the boy’s mother reported him missing after he had not returned home following an outing on Wednesday afternoon. The police station in Wathoda received the complaint around 6:15 p.m., and the case was immediately escalated to senior officers. The information was shared with the control room and Nagpur Rural police to initiate a search. The boy was last seen around noon near Tajbagh, where he boarded a vehicle heading toward the “Amma ka dargah” at Kanhan, under the jurisdiction of Kanhan police station. This lead was provided by a security guard at Tajbagh after the mother made inquiries. Wathoda police quickly coordinated with Kanhan police, and a team led by PSI Swapnil Raut was dispatched to the area for search operations. The team located the boy at Kanhan around 8:15 p.m. the same evening, and he was subsequently reunited with his family. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 5, Niketan Kadam, who oversaw the coordination between the involved police stations. The swift response highlighted the efficiency of the local law enforcement in handling such cases. The boy’s mother expressed relief at the quick resolution, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation and police vigilance in ensuring the safety of children. The incident underscores the critical role of timely reporting and inter-police collaboration in resolving missing persons cases.#nagpur #boy #wathoda_police #kanhan_police #niketan_kadam
