Walkie-Talkie Stolen From Mumbai Police Chowky, Probe Underway

Mumbai: A Mumbai Police walkie-talkie was reportedly stolen from the Two Tank Chowky under the jurisdiction of VP Road Police Station, where it had been kept for charging.

Police investigate missing equipment

According to preliminary information, the walkie-talkie was taken from the chowky while it was connected to a charger. The local police have launched an inquiry to trace the person responsible.

The process of registering an offence is currently underway. Further details are awaited.

Marine Drive Police Book Nine Over Alleged ₹1.66 Crore Misappropriation In Mantralaya Cooperative Society

In a separate incident, the Marine Drive Police have registered an FIR against nine persons, including former officials and employees of the Maharashtra Mantralaya Cooperative Credit Society, for allegedly misappropriating ₹1.66 crore by preparing fake bills, misusing their positions and committing financial irregularities, police said.

FIR registered in alleged fraud case

The case was registered on September 16 under Sections 406, 409, 420, 465 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code. According to the complaint filed by Umesh Gopinath Tupe (55), the alleged irregularities took place between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2022, at the Maharashtra Mantralaya Cooperative Credit Society located at Akashvani Aamdar Niwas, Mumbai.

The accused allegedly entered into a criminal conspiracy, misused their official positions and prepared forged bills relating to various affairs of the society. They allegedly siphoned off funds and derived personal benefits, causing a financial loss of ₹1,66,96,514 to the society and its members. READ MORE.

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