In viral reels, the accused is seen driving high-end vehicles, displaying bundles of cash, holding what appears to be a firearm, and using multiple expensive smartphones. Investigators are now tracing the source of his income and whether the funds are linked to more criminal activity.
Residents allege repeated warnings about suspicious late-night activity were ignored, allowing what they describe as a "den of vice" to operate unchecked. The flat is now a key site in a major scandal involving the exploitation and filming of numerous minors.
Police claim that the accused, 19-year-old Ayan Ahmed Tanveer, sexually exploited the victims and filmed the acts without their consent, later using the videos to threaten and blackmail them.
A Maharashtra police officer allegedly asked a woman accused to send her daughter to his home in exchange for money.
In the call, Shubham Lonkar could be heard repeatedly threatening Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan. "Remember what had happened to Baba Siddique? Now, it's your turn," the Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, the mastermind behind the shooting of NCP's Baba Siddique, told Pathan.
A political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra following allegations of a possible conspiracy behind a plane crash linked to Ajit Pawar. The issue has sparked heated debates and demands for transparency from investigating agencies across the state.
Five people died on the spot in the horrific crash, while seven others sustained serious injuries. Rescue operations faced major challenges due to the narrow ghat road and the depth of the ravine.
The teenager was heartbroken over his relationship and livestreamed the attempted suicide on Instagram. A team was formed to rescue him after his location was ascertained by the police.
Other than pressurising for money, the moneylenders also forcefully made the deceased farmer register a significant portion of land in their names.
