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Jharkhand: Traffickers Arrested, Minors Rescued At Railway Station

Jharkhand: Traffickers Arrested, Minors Rescued At Railway Station

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Police in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, rescued multiple minors from suspected trafficking operations at a railway station, arresting two individuals and placing the children under protective custody.

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Rediff.com7 days ago

A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.

Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspect In Railway Track Blast Case

Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspect In Railway Track Blast Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Police have arrested another individual in connection with the freight corridor railway track blast in Shambhu, Patiala. The arrested person, Gurjinder Singh, is a key associate of a suspect who died while attempting to detonate explosives at the track.

Mumbai Railway Stations Targeted In Bomb Threat: What Happened?

Mumbai Railway Stations Targeted In Bomb Threat: What Happened?

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man threatened to blow up an Army office and railway stations in Mumbai if he was not paid 5 crore. The call was declared a hoax after searches found nothing.

60 Kg Ganja Seized At Northeast Frontier Railway Stations

60 Kg Ganja Seized At Northeast Frontier Railway Stations

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) announced the seizure of approximately 60 kg of ganja from various railway stations and the arrest of three individuals during operations aimed at curbing drug trafficking.

Live Bullets Discovered At Kerala Railway Hospital

Live Bullets Discovered At Kerala Railway Hospital

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Seven live bullets were recovered from a bathroom of a railway hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Police have taken the bullets into custody and launched an investigation to determine their origin, with preliminary assessments suggesting they may have been used by the Railway Protection Force.

Muslim Cleric's Body Found On Railway Tracks In Bareilly

Muslim Cleric's Body Found On Railway Tracks In Bareilly

Rediff.com3 days ago

The body of a 35-year-old Muslim cleric was found on railway tracks in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. While police suggest he fell from a train, family members allege he was thrown off, prompting an investigation.

Key suspect nabbed in Punjab freight corridor railway track blast case

Key suspect nabbed in Punjab freight corridor railway track blast case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Police have arrested another individual, Gurjinder Singh, in connection with the freight corridor railway track blast in Shambhu, Patiala. He is a key associate of a man who died while attempting to detonate explosives on the track. The arrest has revealed links between multiple terror acts and a pro-Khalistan terror module backed by Pakistan's ISI.

Fake IB Officer Arrested at Bihar Railway Station

Fake IB Officer Arrested at Bihar Railway Station

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A man was arrested at Gayaji railway station in Bihar for posing as an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer. The arrest occurred during a joint operation by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP).

Why Did Railway Constable End His Life In Beed?

Why Did Railway Constable End His Life In Beed?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A railway police constable, Nitin Pandit Dhage, was found dead in an apparent suicide in Maharashtra's Beed district. The incident occurred in Parli Vaijnath, where he was posted, and is currently under investigation.

Mumbai Railway Police Officers Sacked for Extortion

Mumbai Railway Police Officers Sacked for Extortion

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Three railway police officers in Mumbai have been dismissed from service after being found guilty of extorting money and gold from a jeweller at Mumbai Central station.

Thane Man Duped of 22 Lakh in Fake Railways Job Scam

Thane Man Duped of 22 Lakh in Fake Railways Job Scam

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A retired man in Thane was allegedly cheated of 22 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in the Indian Railways, police said.

CBI Arrests Railway Inspector for Alleged Bribery in Ranchi

CBI Arrests Railway Inspector for Alleged Bribery in Ranchi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a chief commercial inspector (CCI) of the South Eastern Railway in Ranchi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

Viral Video Evidence Examined in Railway Firing Case

Viral Video Evidence Examined in Railway Firing Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A police constable testified in court about a viral video allegedly showing Chetansingh Chaudhary, the accused in the 2023 railway firing incident, making communally charged statements. The video, which surfaced after the shooting, led to the addition of charges related to promoting enmity between groups.

Mumbai Man Held for Wife's Railway Death

Mumbai Man Held for Wife's Railway Death

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly murdering his wife by pushing her in front of a train at Mulund railway station in Mumbai. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to his arrest.

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Fake Railway ID Scam

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Fake Railway ID Scam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old man was arrested at Chinchpokli railway station in Mumbai for allegedly impersonating a railway employee and presenting a forged identification card to a ticket inspector.

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Mumbai Railway Police's Operation Muskan successfully traced 305 missing children in a month, reuniting 247 with their families.

Law Student's Death Near Jhansi Railway Track Sparks Investigation

Law Student's Death Near Jhansi Railway Track Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A 19-year-old law student was found dead near a railway track in Jhansi, India, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Indian Railways emerged victorious in the 72nd Senior Men's National Kabaddi Championship, defeating Maharashtra in the final match.

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A clash occurred between Excise & Prohibition Department officials and GRP personnel at Katihar railway station in Bihar over a liquor raid, resulting in injuries and investigations by both sides.

Railway Engineer Nabbed in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Scandal

Railway Engineer Nabbed in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Scandal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The CBI has arrested a chief electrical distribution engineer with the Central Railway and two private individuals in connection with an alleged bribery case involving Rs 10 lakh.

Railway Technician's Death in Kanpur Under Investigation

Railway Technician's Death in Kanpur Under Investigation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old railway technician was found dead in her rented accommodation in Kanpur, India. Police recovered a suicide note and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Why a Ticket Dispute Escalated to Assault at Thane Railway Station

Why a Ticket Dispute Escalated to Assault at Thane Railway Station

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An 18-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a ticket checker at Thane railway station after refusing to show her ticket and engaging in a heated argument.

Punjab blasts: Rlys to step up freight corridor security, to deploy drones

Punjab blasts: Rlys to step up freight corridor security, to deploy drones

Rediff.com6 days ago

Following two blasts targeting the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Punjab, the Railways Ministry is intensifying security measures, including increased patrolling, expanded surveillance, and drone deployment, to safeguard railway infrastructure and prevent further disruptions.

Bengaluru Man Kills Woman, Commits Suicide: What We Know

Bengaluru Man Kills Woman, Commits Suicide: What We Know

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 46-year-old man in Bengaluru allegedly killed a woman lecturer by setting her car on fire before dying by suicide. Police investigations are underway to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Rediff.com7 days ago

A blast on a dedicated freight corridor railway track near Shambhu in Punjab's Patiala was an attempted detonation, according to police. The person attempting the detonation died in the incident. This is the second such incident in three months.

Fake Government Officials Rob Passengers Near New Delhi Railway Station: Three Arrested

Fake Government Officials Rob Passengers Near New Delhi Railway Station: Three Arrested

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three members of a robbery gang who posed as government officials to cheat and rob unsuspecting passengers near the New Delhi railway station.

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Punjab, India, have confirmed that a blast at a railway track near Shambhu was an attempted detonation, resulting in the death of the individual involved. Investigations are underway to uncover the full conspiracy behind the incident.

RPF Arrests Nine Women Over Dacoity Plot On Train

RPF Arrests Nine Women Over Dacoity Plot On Train

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway has arrested nine women for allegedly planning to commit dacoity on board the Siddheshwar Express in Maharashtra.

Man Held For Knife Attack On Army Jawan In Delhi Bus

Man Held For Knife Attack On Army Jawan In Delhi Bus

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking an Army personnel with a knife on a bus near Old Delhi Railway Station. The accused, identified as Ganesh, is a vagabond and allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Rediff.com6 days ago

The investigation into the Patiala freight corridor blast has led to the seizure of a large cache of munitions and explosives and the uncovering of a deep-rooted terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-backed ISI and pro-Khalistan terrorists, Punjab police said.

Pro-Khalistan Terror Module Busted; Pakistan ISI Link Suspected

Pro-Khalistan Terror Module Busted; Pakistan ISI Link Suspected

Rediff.com7 days ago

A pro-Khalistan terror module, backed by Pakistan's ISI, carried out a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Patiala, resulting in the death of the suspect. Police have arrested four members of the group and suspect the module aimed to create terror and disrupt peace in the state.

Meerut Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Five

Meerut Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Five

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an alleged prostitution racket in the Railway Road area, arresting five individuals, including a woman. The operation was conducted following complaints, leading to the apprehension of the accused and the recovery of cash, mobile phones, and other materials.

Tripura Forest Officer Probed After Cash Recovery

Tripura Forest Officer Probed After Cash Recovery

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A District Forest Officer in Tripura is under investigation after a large sum of cash was recovered at Agartala railway station from a relative, leading to a raid on the officer's residence.

DRI Seizes Crystal Meth, Arrests Two At Secunderabad Station

DRI Seizes Crystal Meth, Arrests Two At Secunderabad Station

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 11.4 kg of crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore at Secunderabad railway station and arrested two women passengers.

Olympic hockey medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal dies at 84

Olympic hockey medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal dies at 84

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Olympic hockey medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal has passed away at the age of 84 after suffering a heart attack. He was a member of the Indian team that won bronze at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

Railways Criticised For Train Speeds, Fares

Railways Criticised For Train Speeds, Fares

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A parliamentary committee has criticized Indian Railways for slow train speeds, discrepancies in 'superfast' fares and inadequate punctuality standards.

Delhi Boy Rescued Within Hours Of Kidnapping

Delhi Boy Rescued Within Hours Of Kidnapping

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A seven-year-old boy kidnapped in Delhi was rescued within five hours, and the suspect, a local tailor, was arrested at New Delhi Railway Station while attempting to flee to Bihar.

Opposition Slams Punjab Government Over Patiala Rail Blast

Opposition Slams Punjab Government Over Patiala Rail Blast

Rediff.com7 days ago

Opposition parties in Punjab have criticised the Bhagwant Mann government following a blast incident at a freight corridor rail track in Patiala, citing intelligence failures and a lack of grip on law and order.

Why Was Pregnant Woman Killed During Protest In Odisha?

Why Was Pregnant Woman Killed During Protest In Odisha?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A pregnant woman was allegedly hacked to death while protesting in front of her in-laws' house in Odisha's Ganjam district, demanding rights for her daughter.