Ahmedabad: The city crime branch on Sunday arrested a 32-year-old man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act after he remained absconding for nearly three months by jumping parole.Police said Shoaib Shaikh, a resident of Fatewadi, was granted 10 days’ parole from Sabarmati Central Jail on March 20 and was required…
Ahmedabad: The city crime branch arrested a 35-year-old man accused in 2017 murder case registered with Kalupur police, police officials said on Monday.The accused, Rakesh Thakor, was arrested after nine years from near Bapunagar crossroads following a tip-off.He is wanted for the murder of Mohan Rabari, who was killed in Hanuman Gali behind Gheekanta Court…
Ahmedabad: For nearly 28 years, a man accused of stealing a two-wheeler when he was 22, managed to stay under the radar — not by fleeing the city, but by quietly living in Ahmedabad, often just a short distance from a police station.The city crime branch on Sunday arrested 51-year-old Anil Koshti, who was absconding…
Groom attacked for riding mare Ahmedabad: A groom’s ceremonial ride on a mare has once again triggered a caste dispute in Gujarat, but with a notable difference. This time, the confrontation was between two OBC communities. The 21-year-old groom belonging to the Patni (Devipujak) community was allegedly dragged off the mare by members of the…
Ahmedabad: The Cyber Centre of Excellence arrested five members of an alleged cyberfraud syndicate that duped an Ahmedabad resident of Rs 2.3 crore through a fake forex investment scheme initiated on a matrimonial platform. Investigators said the bank account used in the fraud was also linked to 31 cybercrime complaints across India involving transactions worth…
Ahmedabad: The city’s Dariapur area was gripped by tension on Sunday evening after a dispute between two groups escalated into violence, injuries and damage to vehicles. Police rushed to the locality to maintain law and order in the area, which falls on the rath yatra route. Cross-complaints have been filed.According to one complainant, the trouble…
Ahmedabad: A Class 10 student of Chanakya School in Nikol allegedly suffered a damaged left eardrum after being slapped by a teacher on Saturday morning. The parents of the 15-year-old have registered their complaint with Krishnanagar police. Ahmedabad City district education officer Rohit Chaudhary (DEO) has issued a show-cause notice to the school, while the…
Ahmedabad: For many women in Gujarat, marriage is no longer an immediate life goal. While many are pressing pause on marriage, an increasing number are choosing to remain single, reveals govt data. Higher education, financial independence and changing career aspirations are steadily reshaping long-held social expectations around when, or even whether, women should get married.Data…
Ahmedabad: Visually challenged footballer Vishnubha Tejubha Vaghela is the quintessential tough guy. He looked past the glamour of being associated with cricket in India, overcame financial struggles and trained himself to be a defender. These efforts were repaid in the form of a place in the Indian men’s blind football team, which will participate in…
Ahmedabad: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad, will conduct bulk hearings of appeals on Tuesday filed by hundreds of charitable and religious trusts and Section-8 companies after their re-registration applications were rejected.Under amendments brought in by the Finance Act, 2021, trusts must obtain fresh approval under Sections 12A/12AB and 80G even if they were…
