Bhiwandi Crime: 5 Arrested For Extorting ₹2 Lakh From Ghee Manufacturer; Posing As Police And Copyright Officials
Bhiwandi, October 31, 2026: The Bhiwandi Taluka police have busted a seven-member gang allegedly posing as police personnel and copyright officials to extort ₹2 lakh from a ghee manufacturer by threatening him with arrest over alleged adulteration. Five accused have been arrested while two others remain absconding. The arrested accused have been identified as Kumar Tayde (35), Dinesh Nikam (45),…
Bhiwandi police have apprehended five individuals accused of extorting ₹2 lakh from a ghee manufacturer, Kumar Tayde, Dinesh Nikam, Mangesh Devdharkar, Suresh Chougule, and Sonu Singh, after posing as police officers and copyright officials. Two suspects remain at large, with authorities actively searching for them. The incident occurred on October 1, 2026, at Kamdhenu, a ghee manufacturing unit owned by Mukesh Patel, located in Rajrajeshwari Compound, Sonale, Bhiwandi.
The accused allegedly entered the premises, impersonating law enforcement and copyright department personnel, warning Patel about alleged adulteration of his ghee. They threatened arrest, legal action, and a livestream of the proceedings, extorting the money under the guise of intimidation. Patel reported the incident to the Bhiwandi Taluka police station on October 27, leading to the arrest of the five accused. The case is currently under investigation, with efforts underway to locate the remaining suspects.
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