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Digital Trail Tightens Around Pune Murder Case; Investigators Recover Fresh Evidence Against Accused Couple

Digital Trail Tightens Around Pune Murder Case; Investigators Recover Fresh Evidence Against Accused Couple

Pune (Rajeev Sharma): The investigation into the murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal has gathered fresh momentum after police uncovered new digital evidence that allegedly links the two accused to a carefully coordinated conspiracy before the crime. Officials investigating the case have identified a phone conversation between Siya Goyal and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary, that took place less than an hour before Agarwal's death at Lohagad Fort. Investigators believe the call could prove significant in reconstructing the events that unfolded shortly before the alleged murder. According to police sources, forensic experts are now examining mobile phone records, tower locations…
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From Engagement to Alleged Murder Plot: How a Fort Trek Unravelled a Chilling Conspiracy

From Engagement to Alleged Murder Plot: How a Fort Trek Unravelled a Chilling Conspiracy

Pune (Rajeev Sharma): trek to a historic hill fort near Pune that was expected to be a routine outing has emerged as the centre of a shocking murder investigation, with police alleging that a young businessman was deliberately pushed to his death by his fiancée and her alleged lover. The case first came to light on June 18 when 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal died after falling into a gorge during a trek. At the time, the incident was treated as a tragic accident, and family members were informed that he had lost his footing while exploring the fort. However, investigators soon…
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Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

National Times Bureau :- In a gruesome case reminiscent of the Bollywood thriller 'Drishyam', the Maharashtra Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife and meticulously destroying all evidence to evade detection. The accused, identified as Sammer Punjabrao Jadhav, was apprehended by the Pune police on Saturday after he confessed to the crime, admitting that he was “influenced by the movie” while planning the act. According to police officials, Jadhav, a resident of Swami Sankul Apartment near the Talathi office in Shivane, ran an automobile garage and held a diploma in automobile engineering. His wife, Anjali Sammer…
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Retired IAF Officer Duped of ₹97 Lakh in Digital Trading Scam, Forced to Take Loans to Continue Payments

Retired IAF Officer Duped of ₹97 Lakh in Digital Trading Scam, Forced to Take Loans to Continue Payments

Pune, October 27, 2025 — In a shocking case of online financial fraud, a 53-year-old retired Indian Air Force officer from Pune lost nearly ₹97 lakh after being deceived through a fake share trading platform. The victim was manipulated into taking loans worth ₹55 lakh to continue transferring money to fraudsters who promised him high investment returns.According to the FIR filed at the Cyber Crime Police Station, the officer was lured into registering on a fraudulent trading app after clicking a deceptive advertisement. He was soon added to a WhatsApp group where scammers, posing as trading experts, guided him to…
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Central Railway Operates 705 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath, Over 10.6 Lakh Passengers Travel So Far

Central Railway Operates 705 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath, Over 10.6 Lakh Passengers Travel So Far

Mumbai, October 21, 2025 — The Central Railway (CR) has so far operated 705 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath festivals, carrying more than 10.6 lakh passengers, officials said on Tuesday.Speaking to the media, Central Railway General Manager Vijay Kumar said that CR plans to operate 1,998 Diwali and Chhath special trains between September 19 and November 30, out of the 12,011 special services scheduled nationwide by zonal railways.According to Kumar, Pune has the highest number of special services, followed by Mumbai. “These festival special trains are expected to facilitate travel for over 30 lakh passengers, providing convenient connectivity…
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