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Student’s Hair Cut and Stolen at Dadar Railway Station: Police Launch Probe
Mumbai: In a bizarre and shocking incident at Dadar railway station, a college student’s hair was stealthily cut and stolen by an unidentified man. The incident, which has raised concerns about safety at railway stations, occurred around 8 a.m. when the young woman was on her way to college.
The student, a resident of Kalyan, had just alighted at Dadar station and was walking near the ticket booking area on the bridge when she felt something sharp brush against her back. Looking down, she noticed strands of her hair on the ground. To her shock, she saw a man swiftly placing her hair into a bag and fleeing the scene.
Displaying remarkable courage, the student chased the man through the crowd but was unable to catch him. The suspect managed to escape, leaving the student shaken and with half her hair cut off.
She immediately reported the matter to the Mumbai Central Railway Police Station, providing a detailed account of the incident. The police have taken the complaint seriously and initiated an investigation. They are currently examining CCTV footage from the station to identify and apprehend the suspect.
“We are reviewing the CCTV footage and actively searching for the accused. Such incidents are rare, but we are treating this case with utmost priority,” a senior officer from the Mumbai Central Railway Police stated.
This incident has highlighted the need for improved security at railway stations. Commuters have also called for stricter vigilance to prevent such unusual and alarming crimes.
Bantwal: Two people, including an autorickshaw driver, were injured after a lorry collided with their vehicle at Jakribettu in Bantwal on Thursday.
The injured have been identified as autorickshaw driver James Martis and passenger Mohammed Sinan. Both suffered minor injuries and are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Deralakatte.
The autorickshaw was carrying tyres from Bantwal town towards Belthangady. The rear seat had been folded to make space for the tyres. Sinan, who was responsible for transporting the tyres to a bike company, was travelling with the driver.
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The accident occurred when the autorickshaw was entering the national highway at Jakribettu. A lorry coming from the Belthangady side reportedly collided with the autorickshaw.
Bantwal traffic police reached the spot and inspected the scene. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Udupi: A 42-year-old woman who had been evading court proceedings for nearly 17 years has been arrested by the police.
The accused has been identified as Vaneeshree alias Renuka, a resident of Begur Road in Davanagere.
She was wanted in connection with a case registered at the Udupi Town Police Station in 2009.
She had failed to appear before the court and had remained absconding for nearly 17 years.
Acting on the directions of the Manipal Police Inspector, a team of police personnel traced and arrested her in the jurisdiction of the KTJ Nagar Police Station in Davanagere on August 20, 2026.
The police team included HC 40, PC 157 and WPC 368.
The accused was produced before the Principal Civil Judge and JMFC Court in Udupi.
The court remanded her to judicial custody.
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She was subsequently lodged in the Mangaluru District Prison.
The case was registered under relevant sections of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Ullal: A pedestrian was seriously injured after a car hit him at Talapady in Ullal taluk.
The injured person has been identified as 50-year-old Sharanappa, a resident of Gadag. The incident occurred when Sharanappa was standing on the side of the road.
A Kerala-registered car allegedly hit him while being driven carelessly. Sharanappa suffered serious injuries in the accident.
The Mangaluru South Traffic Police have registered a case regarding the incident. The accident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in Talapady.
The area does not have a proper service road. Vehicles and trucks are also often parked on the main road.
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As a result, pedestrians have very little space to walk safely.
Residents have urged the concerned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) authorities to take immediate steps to improve road safety in the area.
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