Category: गुन्हेवार्ता

In a dramatic raid on November 14, 2025, Gadchiroli police uncovered a massive marijuana cultivation operation in a private garden. Krishna Harising Boga, 41, was arrested after authorities seized 239.66 kg of cannabis with an estimated value of ₹ 1.19 crore. Acting on a tip-off, the local crime branch conducted a search at Boga’s home in Huryaldand (Kurkheda taluka) and discovered green leaves, buds, flowers, and seeds carefully cultivated for sale. Boga is now facing charges under multiple sections of the NDPS Act. Police say this operation reflects a well-coordinated illicit drug network, and investigations are ongoing to trace other conspirators.

In Bhandara’s Athali village, a 33-year-old son allegedly murdered his 57-year-old father after repeatedly blaming him for his inability to marry. The tragedy unfolded when the young man, consumed by frustration over his failed marriage prospects, turned violent. After an intense argument during a family meal, he struck his father on the head with a brick and fled the scene. Police swiftly arrested the accused and launched a homicide investigation. The community remains stunned by how a domestic dispute transformed into fatal violence.

Sironcha Tehsildar Nilesh Honmore has been suspended for alleged negligence in curbing illegal sand mining. The Maharashtra government took this stern action following a detailed inquiry that revealed large-scale illegal excavation causing major revenue losses. The move has sparked intense reactions and warnings across the district administration.

“Extortion Racket: Four men posing as journalists demand ₹1 lakh from a widow by threatening to ‘publish her news’ unless she pays up. The gang operated in Chandrapur, falsely claiming affiliations with news portals, and the Ramnagar police intercepted them in a decisive crackdown.”

In a significant operation in the dry zone of Gadchiroli, authorities uncovered a clandestine fake liquor factory. The police seized over Rs 10 lakh worth of stock and production materials, exposing a bold manufacturing setup in Murumgaon village. With the main accused still on the run, the case underscores the persistent challenge of illegal alcohol production even in prohibition districts.

In Bhandara’s Ashti village, a dramatic confrontation over financial transactions escalated when an NCP leader pointed a gun at a recently-joined Shinde Sena member, triggering a police case and mounting political tension.

An engineering student in Nagpur lost his life after a feud between senior and junior classmates spiralled into violence. The shocking murder occurred late at night in the HB Town area of Pardi, when what was meant to be a reconciliation meeting turned into a fatal knife attack. Four students from the same college have been arrested as police uncover the chilling details behind the senior-junior dispute.