Maharashtra

A police constable has been booked for allegedly raping and cheating a woman colleague in Maharashtra, on May 25. The accused the woman constable involved in the case are both posted in Palghar district. According to the complaint, the accused raped the woman constable on multiple occasions under the pretext of marrying her. A case been registered under IPC Section 374 (Rape) and Section 420 (Cheating).

A case has been registered in Mumbai's Vikhroli police station against two loan agents for allegedly circulating a woman's nude photos to her friends and family. Reportedly, the 28-year-old victim had borrowed Rs 2,200 from two loan apps, which was supposed to be returned in seven days. However, she started getting calls within four days. The accused morphed her photo and threatened her from 13 different numbers. 

MNS President Raj Thackeray announced that he will undergo surgery on June 1. However, during a rally, he said, his party will continue 'anti-loudspeakers' agitation. On May 22, Thackeray said, "I shall be undergoing hip bone surgery on June 1... I have been in pain for some time in the legs and now also in the back." Post-surgery, MNS Chief will be back with his protest against mosque loudspeaker.

Marathi actress Ketaki Chitale has been sent to 14-day judicial custody, after her 3-day police custody expired on May 18. Chitale was arrested on May 15 from Thane, for allegedly sharing a "derogatory post" against NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Reportedly, she was thrown ink at by agitated people, during her arrest. The investigation is underway and over 15 cases have been registered against her across various police station in Maharashtra. 

In Maharashtra's Mumbai, a youth has been booked for duping a doctor on a gay dating application. The police busted the gang, which targets people and extort money from them by fraud. The incident came to light after the doctor, who escaped their assault filed a police complaint. The police said, the accused called the doctor to meet at a secluded place and assaulted him, stole his iPhone and wallet.