News for 'firearms'

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested a man for allegedly possessing a country-made pistol following a tip-off and subsequent raid on his eatery.

Delhi Police Nab Two In Murder And Illegal Firearm Case

Delhi Police Nab Two In Murder And Illegal Firearm Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a murder case and for possessing illegal firearms. The arrests followed a tip-off about a person carrying an illegal firearm in the Wazirpur Industrial Area.

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two men, including one impersonating a judicial officer with forged documents, have been arrested in New Delhi with a firearm and live ammunition. The accused, Surya Agarwal and Nikhil Yadav, were apprehended during a security check by the Parliament Street police station.

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Two Impersonating Judicial Officer with Firearm

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two men, including one impersonating a judicial officer with forged documents, have been arrested in New Delhi with a firearm and live ammunition. The arrests were made as part of a security drive in the national capital.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.

Chenu Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Firearm

Chenu Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Firearm

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man, allegedly a member of the Chenu gang, and recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from him.

Uttarakhand Police Seize Illegal Firearms, Arrest Three in Joint Operation

Uttarakhand Police Seize Illegal Firearms, Arrest Three in Joint Operation

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A joint operation by the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) and local police in Rudrapur led to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of six illegal firearms.

Jharkhand ATS Nabs Three, Seizes US-Made Firearm

Jharkhand ATS Nabs Three, Seizes US-Made Firearm

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three individuals in Deoghar and seized a US-made pistol during an operation in the Town police station area.

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old, allegedly associated with the Kala Jathedi gang, and recovered two semi-automatic pistols and live cartridges from him.

Police Uncover Illegal Arms Factory In Uttar Pradesh

Police Uncover Illegal Arms Factory In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Police in Uttar Pradesh busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Moradabad, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of firearms and manufacturing equipment.

Delhi Police Arrest Two Alleged Neeraj Bawana Gang Members

Delhi Police Arrest Two Alleged Neeraj Bawana Gang Members

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men allegedly associated with the Neeraj Bawana gang in Dwarka, recovering a foreign-made pistol and ammunition. The accused, Pardeep Singh and Ashish, were apprehended following a tip-off and are believed to have been planning a crime.

Lucknow Man Commits Suicide With Licensed Gun

Lucknow Man Commits Suicide With Licensed Gun

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 55-year-old businessman in Lucknow allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his licensed firearm. Police are investigating a family dispute as a possible cause.

Delhi Police Nab Two Gang Members with Illegal Weapons Near Bhalswa Lake

Delhi Police Nab Two Gang Members with Illegal Weapons Near Bhalswa Lake

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Delhi Police arrested two alleged members of the Narender gang near Bhalswa Lake and recovered illegal firearms from them.

Two Arrested in Punjab for Planning Robbery with Illegal Firearms

Two Arrested in Punjab for Planning Robbery with Illegal Firearms

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested two men in Bathinda who were allegedly planning a robbery and were found in possession of illegal weapons.

Delhi University Student Held In Illegal Arms Bust

Delhi University Student Held In Illegal Arms Bust

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A Delhi University's School of Open Learning undergraduate student was arrested after police busted an illegal arms gang operating in the Delhi-NCR region.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine and firearms.

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kolkata Police's Special Task Force seized a cache of arms and ammunition near Rajabazar Science College and detained a man days before the two-phase polling in West Bengal.

Gangster Nabbed After Gunfight With Chandigarh Police

Gangster Nabbed After Gunfight With Chandigarh Police

Rediff.com3 days ago

A gangster was arrested in Chandigarh after a brief exchange of fire with police. The accused, Mukesh alias Golu Gohana, sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is currently hospitalised. Police recovered a pistol and cartridges from his possession.

Delhi Man Arrested After CNG Pump Shooting

Delhi Man Arrested After CNG Pump Shooting

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for opening fire at a CNG pump in the Narela area of Delhi after a dispute with staff.

UP Police Bust Inter-State Cyber Fraud Syndicate

UP Police Bust Inter-State Cyber Fraud Syndicate

Rediff.com6 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Police have uncovered an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate with suspected links to Nepal and Chinese handlers, arresting five people in Bareilly district.

East Delhi Robbery: Assailants Flee with 1 Lakh After Firing Gun

East Delhi Robbery: Assailants Flee with 1 Lakh After Firing Gun

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle robbed a man and his grandfather of approximately 1 lakh in the Madhu Vihar area of east Delhi. The robbers fired a gun in the air during their escape.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven in Extortion Case Targeting Construction Company

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven in Extortion Case Targeting Construction Company

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Police in Seraikela, Jharkhand, have arrested seven individuals for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from a construction company building a culvert in Pitaklaag village. The suspects threatened workers and supervisors, demanding money to allow the construction to continue.

Five Killed In Pakistan Over Property Disputes

Five Killed In Pakistan Over Property Disputes

Rediff.com2 days ago

At least five people were killed and seven injured in separate incidents allegedly stemming from a property dispute and longstanding enmity in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.

Punjab Police Crack Down On Foreign Gangster Network

Punjab Police Crack Down On Foreign Gangster Network

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a gangster module operated by foreign-based individuals, arresting four suspects and seizing illegal firearms. The operation averted potential serious crimes in the region.

Sena Leader Raises Concerns Over Nanded Law and Order After Spate of Killings

Sena Leader Raises Concerns Over Nanded Law and Order After Spate of Killings

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A Shiv Sena legislator has expressed serious concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Nanded, Maharashtra, following a series of murders and reports of widespread illegal firearms and extortion.

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Odisha police conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts targeting individuals involved in illegal cattle transportation and smuggling, resulting in significant seizures and detentions.

Inter-State Illegal Arms Supply Racket Busted in Punjab

Inter-State Illegal Arms Supply Racket Busted in Punjab

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal arms supply module, arresting four individuals and recovering sophisticated firearms. The investigation revealed a network sourcing weapons from Bihar and supplying them in Punjab for criminal activities, potentially linked to gang rivalry.

Delhi Police Arrest Two Wanted Criminals After Gunfight

Delhi Police Arrest Two Wanted Criminals After Gunfight

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Two habitual offenders wanted in an attempt to murder were arrested after an exchange of fire with the police in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, an official said on Friday.

Brothers Arrested In Delhi Over Hathras Journalist Murder

Brothers Arrested In Delhi Over Hathras Journalist Murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two brothers, wanted in connection with the murder of a property dealer and journalist in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, have been arrested in Delhi. The accused, carrying rewards on their heads, were apprehended following a tip-off.

Inter-state Arms Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Punjab

Inter-state Arms Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Punjab

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested four individuals and seized ten firearms, dismantling an inter-state illegal arms supply module operating between Bihar and Punjab.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jay Kamdar, a Kolkata businessman, for alleged money laundering. The ED claims Kamdar had close ties with police officers and misused his influence in land-related matters. The investigation is linked to an alleged criminal syndicate led by Biswajit Podder.

Rape Accused Injured, Re-Arrested After Escaping Custody

Rape Accused Injured, Re-Arrested After Escaping Custody

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A rape accused who escaped from police custody at a Prayagraj hospital has been re-arrested in Pratapgarh district after sustaining injuries in a police encounter. The accused, Jalaluddin, was initially arrested for allegedly raping a two-year-old girl and later escaped while receiving treatment at a hospital.

Rohit Chaudhary Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Arms Cache

Rohit Chaudhary Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Arms Cache

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a member of the Rohit Chaudhary gang, Pardeep Gulati, and recovered illegal firearms and ammunition from his residence.

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Punjab Police have arrested over 22,000 individuals, including 461 associates of gangsters, in the past three months as part of its anti-gangster drive 'Gangstran Te Vaar'. The operation has also resulted in substantial recoveries of weapons, explosives, and drugs.

Delhi Man Shot Dead Over Parking Row: How It Happened

Delhi Man Shot Dead Over Parking Row: How It Happened

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man was shot dead in Delhi's Preet Vihar following a parking dispute with a neighbour. The incident has left his pregnant wife and family in mourning.

Delhi Police Nab Arms Supplier Wanted in Multiple States

Delhi Police Nab Arms Supplier Wanted in Multiple States

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Mohammad Israr, an inter-state arms supplier wanted in multiple criminal cases across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. He was apprehended near the Delhi-Loni border and had a reward of Rs 55,000 on his head.

Delhi Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Delhi Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Rediff.com4 days ago

A wanted criminal, Mohammad Rizwan, carrying a reward of Rs 15,000, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police in Amar Colony. He sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is now in custody.

Sultanpur Police Inspector Shot: Accidental Discharge Under Investigation

Sultanpur Police Inspector Shot: Accidental Discharge Under Investigation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A police inspector in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sustained a gunshot injury, with initial investigations suggesting an accidental discharge of his licensed firearm. Senior police officials are investigating the incident.

Man Held For Killing Neighbour Over Cumin Seed Theft In Jaisalmer

Man Held For Killing Neighbour Over Cumin Seed Theft In Jaisalmer

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A man in Jaisalmer has been arrested for allegedly murdering his neighbour while attempting to steal cumin seeds from her home to repay a debt. He initially tried to mislead investigators by staging a robbery.