LPG CYLINDER EXPLOSION: COPS FILE CASE

KALYAN: A day after four people were injured after a cylinder exploded at a chawl in Kalyan, the police registered a case on Friday. Senior inspector B Kadam of Khadakpada police station said, “An accident case has been filed for now. We are contacting the gas company to understand what triggered the explosion despite the mechanic’s presence.”

₹1.5 lakh stolen from post office in Kopri

THANE: Around ₹1.5 lakh was stolen from a post office in Kopri on Friday at 11.30am. A police complaint has been registered and a team has been formed to arrest the thieves, said an officer from Kopri police station.

Contractor violates NOC from traffic department

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Thursday asked a contractor to stop building a storm water drain between Vikhroli station road and S ward office after learning about the violation of no-objection certificate issued by the traffic department.

Man rapes college student at knifepoint in Sangli

KOLHAPUR: Sunny Jakate, 24, a resident of Mallewadi in Sangli, allegedly raped a college student while she was returning home. The alleged incident took place in Miraj. Jakate took the girl to a secluded spot and raped her at knifepoint.

Duo snatches gold chain worth ₹52,000

KOLHAPUR: Two chain snatchers stole a gold chain worth ₹52,000 that belonged to Pratima Gandhi, 51. The duo approached Gandhi on the pretext of asking directions and snatched her chain.