Narco-Terror Funding: ED Searches Nine Locations in Punjab and J&K.

The Ambarnath Illegal Gambling controversy has drawn renewed attention after residents and civic activists sought an independent investigation into alleged matka operations in Ambarnath East. The representations question the effectiveness of enforcement by Shivaji Nagar Police Station and identify Bansi Jaiswal as a person allegedly associated with the reported betting network. Sprouts News has not independently verified these allegations, and no investigating agency or court has established wrongdoing by any individual or police officer. The matter remains subject to lawful investigation.

Ambarnath Illegal Gambling Allegations: Independent Probe Sought Into Claims Involving Shivaji Nagar Police and Alleged Matka Operator Bansi Jaiswal

Fresh allegations concerning illegal matka (gambling) operations in Ambarnath East have prompted demands for an independent investigation after residents and civic activists alleged that betting activities continue despite repeated complaints. The allegations remain unverified, and no competent authority has announced any official findings.

Illegal gambling allegations in Ambarnath East have intensified after residents and civic activists claimed that an alleged matka network continues to function despite repeated complaints and requests for enforcement by local authorities.

According to local residents and community sources, the concerns now extend beyond the existence of alleged gambling activities to claims that personnel attached to Shivaji Nagar Police Station, Ambarnath East, have allegedly failed to take effective enforcement action.

The allegations have not been independently verified by Sprouts News. At the time of publication, no judicial, departmental, or investigating authority has recorded any finding establishing misconduct by any police officer or any individual named in this report.

The Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter case has reached the Supreme Court through a Public Interest Litigation seeking registration of an FIR, an independent investigation, and wider reforms governing police encounter cases across India. The petition relies on competing public accounts of the June 2026 incident in Bihar and requests preservation of digital evidence, forensic material, and official records. It also seeks directions relating to body-worn cameras, encounter protocols, and independent oversight. The allegations and competing narratives remain unverified and are yet to be judicially determined.

Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter Case: PIL in Supreme Court Seeks FIR, Independent Probe and Nationwide Police Reforms

A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Supreme Court seeks an FIR, an independent investigation into the death of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar, and nationwide reforms governing police encounters, digital evidence preservation and body-worn cameras.

The reported Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case has reached the Supreme Court after advocate Ghanshyam Upadhyay filed a Public Interest Litigation seeking registration of an FIR, an independent investigation and broader reforms to police encounter investigations across India. The petition was filed on June 29, 2026, under Article 32 of the Constitution.

According to the petition, Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, a resident of Bilauti village under Shahpur Police Station in Bihar’s Bhojpur district, allegedly died during a police operation on June 17, 2026. The PIL states that competing versions surrounding the incident warrant an impartial investigation rather than reliance upon the police account alone.

The petition names the Union of India, the State of Bihar, the Director General of Police, Bihar, the Superintendent of Police, Bhojpur, the Station House Officer of Shahpur Police Station, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) among the respondents, besides all States and Union Territories.

The Asaram Bapu Rape Case saw the Supreme Court decline immediate interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu while issuing notice on his appeal against the Rajasthan High Court judgment upholding his conviction. The Bench directed the Rajasthan Government to respond within three weeks and stated that interim relief may be considered later if his medical condition seriously deteriorates. The Court also ordered continuation of existing medical treatment. The criminal appeal remains pending, and the matter will be heard after the Court reopens following vacation.

Asaram Bapu Rape Case: Supreme Court Declines Immediate Interim Bail, Says Health Deterioration May Warrant Relief Later

The Supreme Court has declined to grant immediate interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu in the 2013 Jodhpur minor rape case. However, the Court observed that it may consider urgent relief later if his health condition seriously deteriorates after hearing the State.

The Asaram Bapu rape case witnessed another significant development on Tuesday after the Supreme Court refused to grant immediate interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, while issuing notice on his appeal challenging the Rajasthan High Court judgment that upheld his conviction in the 2013 sexual assault case involving a minor devotee.

A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Sheel Nagu sought a response from the Government of Rajasthan on the Special Leave Petition filed by Asaram Bapu, also known as Asha Ram @ Ashumal, against the Rajasthan High Court’s decision affirming his conviction.

The Bench clarified that it was not inclined to grant interim bail without first hearing the State or unless medical circumstances clearly justified such relief. The Court observed that it would consider interim liberty only if there was an absolute necessity to preserve the petitioner’s life.

The Fake GST Invoice case has come under scrutiny after Pearl Group CMD Ronnie Rodrigues filed a complaint seeking an FIR against M/s. Kazi & Associates and others are under investigation for alleged GST billing irregularities. The complaint alleges fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) transactions, forged statutory documents, fake GST invoices, and financial misconduct connected with compliance services provided since 2013. According to the complaint, the alleged discrepancies surfaced after a GST officer's visit in June 2026. The allegations remain unverified and await investigation by the competent authorities.

Alleged Fake GST Invoice Case: Ronnie Rodrigues Seeks FIR Against M/s. Kazi & Associates Over Suspected ITC Fraud

Pearl Group of Companies CMD Ronnie Rodrigues has submitted a detailed complaint to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Santacruz Police Station, alleging large-scale fake GST billing, fraudulent Input Tax Credit transactions, forgery, and financial irregularities, while seeking registration of a First Information Report against M/s. Kazi & Associates, its partners, and other concerned persons.

The alleged fake GST invoice case has come under police scrutiny after Ronnie Rodrigues, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Pearl Group of Companies, submitted a detailed complaint seeking registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against M/s. Kazi & Associates, its partners, and other persons allegedly connected with the transactions.

According to the complaint addressed to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Santacruz Police Station, the allegations include preparation of fake GST billing invoices, fraudulent availment and utilisation of Input Tax Credit (ITC), forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy, and other offences that the complainant contends warrant investigation under applicable laws.

The complaint states that M/s. Kazi & Associates had been engaged as Chartered Accountants and tax consultants for several companies of the Pearl Group since 2013. Their responsibilities allegedly included GST compliance, Income Tax filings, statutory audits, regulatory filings, and various financial and taxation-related matters undertaken on behalf of the companies.