Cops crack down on movie piracy racket

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police Crime Branch on Tuesday claimed to have busted a major Bollywood movie piracy racket allegedly run by a Pakistan-based man. According to the police, the gang has illegally procured prints of at least 11 Bollywood movies, including Whats Your Raashee that is slated for release in theatres on Friday.

Two months ago, the police department had set up a team, which had officers of the police’s Social Service Branch also, to keep a tab on piracy cases and rackets.

“A few days ago, we received a tip-off that the print of Dil Bole Hadippa that was released on September 18 is already available in the market. However, despite making some efforts, we could not nab them,” said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria.

On Saturday, the team received a tip-off that a deal would take place for the print of yet-to-be- released Whats Your Raashee on September 20, near Guru Kripa Hotel at Kherwadi Junction. Link...