Surat: A 41-year-old AAP spokesperson has been arrested by Laskana police for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman on the pretext of marriage.The accused, Kalu Vaghasia had been absconding for the past month. Police finally nabbed him in Surat when he allegedly came to meet his family members.Laskana police inspector Meena Zala told TOI, “We booked…
Surat: The Surat railway police and Railway Local Crime Branch (LCB) in a joint operation solved a Rs 45 lakh gold theft case within hours and arrested a habitual offender accused of stealing three gold biscuits meant for a Jain temple corridor project in the city.Police said the accused, identified as Karan Makwana (26), allegedly…
Surat: A 61-year-old broker was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.24 crore in a fake share investment and trading scheme that promised 4% monthly returns, police said. Surat cybercrime police have registered a case against unidentified persons and started an investigation on Sunday.According to police, the victim came across an advertisement on social media that claimed…
Surat: A 15-year-old girl was bitten by a snake on the campus of Surat International Airport on Saturday while cutting grass with some of her family members near the vehicle parking area.Airport officials said the girl had allegedly entered the open area to cut grass, possibly for cattle feed. Soon after the incident, she was…
Surat: More than two decades after failing her Class 10 board examination, 38-year-old Kajal Makwana has scripted an inspiring comeback by clearing the exam with 72% marks — alongside her daughter, Dhruvi.Kajal had dropped out of school in 2003 after failing in mathematics and science. The disappointment and fear of failure stayed with her for…
Surat: The directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) on Saturday seized 8.5kg of hydroponic cannabis (ganja), valued at about Rs 2.80 crore, at Surat International Airport and arrested the 22-year-old passenger in whose checked-in baggage the contraband was found.The passenger was identified as Kamal Roshan Lal, a resident of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. According to officials,…
Surat: Tanu Gopale, 16, once waited for her parents to leave for work before stepping out to play cricket with boys on her street. Asked not to play in the afternoon sun, she still found ways to follow her passion. A moment of confrontation at home changed her life.About five years ago, her mother, Asha,…
Surat: Surat police have booked a Rajasthan-based social media user for allegedly spreading rumours and misinformation about a tsunami threat along the city’s coastline through viral videos on Instagram and YouTube.According to police, the accused, identified as Shubham Jangid had posted videos warning people to stay away from the sea in Surat due to an…
Surat: The crime branch shot of the the accused in the SBI bank loot case in the leg after he allegedly opened fire at the police team and attempted to escape during a weapon recovery operation on Thursday.After the weapon was recovered, the accused Shubham Thakur (24) allegedly opened fire, forcing assistant commissioner of police…
Surat: As Gujarat battles soaring summer temperatures crossing 40 degrees celsius, a city-based organisation has come up with an innovative way to help thirsty birds survive the harsh heat — a solar-powered ‘water bowl tower’ that provides a continuous supply of clean drinking water.Every summer, residents place earthen bowls filled with water on rooftops, balconies…
