The accused security officer Surat: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a security officer of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe from a civic employee.The accused, Shailesh Manilal Parekh, a Class-III security officer is attached to the SMC’s watch and ward department at Tapipura.According to the…
The incident marks the fourth fire reported in Surat’s textile markets in a month Surat: At least 10 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out on the first floor of Sangini Textile Hub’s B building in Saroli area on Monday. No casualties were reported, but large quantities of textile material were destroyed by…
The Audi that was involved in the accident Surat: A fruit juice vendor was killed after being struck by an Audi car at Eru Charrasta in Jalalpore late on Sunday night. Police arrested the driver within hours of the fatal hit-and-run.According to Jalalpore police, the accident occurred around 10pm when fruit vendor Arun Upadhyay (55),…
Surat: What began as an attempt to scout for valuables in a building ended with two suspected thieves clinging to an iron rod outside a third-floor window, fearing they would be thrashed by a crowd.With the youths, one 18 years and another 17, stranded on a narrow ledge and at risk of falling, police called…
Surat: The city’s textile markets will remain open on Sundays until Diwali, as traders move to handle rising festive demand, clear pending orders and accommodate buyers travelling to the city ahead of Navratri and Diwali.The Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) announced the decision after appeals from trade participants who sought more business…
A video grab of the incident that went viral Surat: A car stunt video shot during an event at Auro University has raised questions over discipline and safety on the educational campus, prompting Surat police to book the event organiser.Ichhapore police booked Ahmedabad-based Alpesh Rabari, who organised the event, for allegedly committing a negligent act…
Surat: What began as an attempt to scout for valuables in a building ended with two suspected thieves clinging to an iron rod outside a third-floor window, fearing they would be thrashed by a crowd.With the youths, one 18 years old and another 17, stranded on a narrow ledge and at risk of falling, police…
Surat: A hotelier has lodged a police complaint against two moneylenders, alleging that they took 870g of gold jewellery as collateral for loans but refused to return it even after he repaid the loans.According to the FIR registered at Mahidharpura police station, Bhikhaji Daviyarwala said he had been running a hotel, ‘Tex Palazzo’ on Ring…
Surat: A 37-year-old computer sales and service businessman has lodged a cheating complaint alleging that he was duped in connection with the purchase and financing of a second-hand SUV, leaving him liable for a loan of around Rs 9.64 lakh.According to the FIR registered at Sarthana police station, the complainant, Jayesh Sharma, decided to buy…
Surat: Udhna police have registered an FIR against two moneylenders for allegedly charging exorbitant interest, misusing blank signed cheques and threatening a tea shop owner with dire consequences when he resisted their demands.The case was registered on Saturday following a complaint by Mahendrapratap Singh, (54), a resident of Pandesara. The accused have been identified as…
