Archive · 26 Sep 2025
History-Sheeter Apprehended in Palghar for 28 Cases
A 52-year-old man named Shabbir Sher Ali Merchant, also known as a history-sheeter, was caught by the Mumbai police.
He had been involved in at least 28 cases of different crimes, including stealing and cheating, in the areas of Maharashtra and Goa.
The police found him in Palghar district, where he was hiding.
He was wanted because he didn't go to court when he was supposed to.
The police were looking for him because of his involvement in various crimes.
Shabbir Sher Ali Merchant, a history-sheeter, was apprehended.
He was involved in 28 cases of various crimes.
The Mumbai crime branch apprehended Merchant in Palghar.
He faced cases in Maharashtra and Goa.
A non-bailable warrant and a standing warrant were issued against him.
- Who
- Shabbir Sher Ali Merchant, a history-sheeter.
- What
- Was apprehended by Mumbai police.
- When
- Information dated September 26 (PTI report).
- Where
- Palghar district in Maharashtra.
- Why
- He was wanted in connection with 28 cases and had failed to appear in court.
- Accused
- Shabbir Sher Ali Merchant
- Age
- 52 years old
- Charges
- Burglary, theft, cheating, and gambling
- Number of Cases
- 28
- Location of Apprehension
- Palghar district
- Warrants
- Non-bailable and standing warrants issued by court
- Involved States
- Maharashtra and Goa