Surat: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat police has busted a fake learning licence racket in Kapodra and arrested four persons, officials said.Police seized 16 forged licences from the accused, allegedly created using a document-editing application. A case of cheating and forgery has been registered at Kapodra police station.Acting on a tip-off about illegal…
Surat: Two city-based participants secured second place in the Hyrox doubles event held in Bengaluru, finishing runners-up in the 50–54 age category, officials said.The duo — Vishal Dalal and Dharmesh Dalal — completed the race in 1:32:56, just a minute behind the first-placed team. The event, launched in Germany in 2017, has gained popularity as…
Surat: Varachha police arrested four persons for allegedly extorting money using a “gay app trapping” modus operandi. The accused would lure the victim by proposing a relationship and then assault and threaten him to extract money. Police said the accused have five older cases registered against them.According to police, the complainant, an embroidery artisan working…
Surat: A 65-year-old man accused in a car theft case died after allegedly drinking toilet cleaner at Sachin police station on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Badruddin Saiyed, who had been brought to Surat from Godhra after police suspected his involvement in a car theft in the Sachin police jurisdiction.Police said Saiyed was being…
Surat: Scrutiny of nomination papers for the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections began on Monday, with leaders and party workers thronging election offices as officials examined candidates’ forms. Party representatives also lodged objections where they flagged discrepancies or misleading information.The Congress candidate from Ward 12 (Nanavat–Saiyedpura–Kubernagar–Mahidharpura) had his nomination rejected after an error in the…
Surat: A 47-year-old Surat-based real estate businessman, currently working at a motel in the US, filed a complaint alleging that he was cheated out of Rs 5.8 crore, after being lured into investing in a South Indian film project with promises of high returns.The complainant, Hitesh Patel, alleged that the accused induced him to invest…
Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has organized an AI-driven Speed Business Networking Conclave on Saturday, offering business and industry leaders an opportunity to showcase their products and services with the support of artificial intelligence.The conclave has been designed to use AI in a practical way to help participants establish meaningful…
Surat: Police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut initiated action under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) against habitual offenders to maintain law and order, prevent untoward incidents and ensure that the local self-govt elections are conducted peacefully.Over the past eight days, 31 persons have been detained under PASA and sent to jails in Ahmedabad, Bhuj,…
Surat: A 62-year-old homemaker from the Adajan area was cheated of Rs 11.03 lakh in an insurance policy fraud where the accused posed as officials of the “Bima Lokpal Office” and extracted money on the pretext of bonuses and refunds. Surat cybercrime police registered an FIR against five persons and launched a probe.According to the…
Surat: Residents of the 700 demolished homes of Pragya Nagar in City Light are facing a strange situation. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is demanding property tax for properties it demolished itself a year ago.Notices to vacate the buildings for redevelopment were served two years ago, after which residents began moving out. Despite the evacuation,…
