The Mumbai Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate cases of alleged fake birth certificates obtained through forged documents in the city.
Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar expressed concern over the increasing frequency of gang-rape incidents in the state, attributing it to growing social tolerance and calling for stricter implementation of laws and a change in mindset.
A 32-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest was made by a Crime Branch team near the new Kasheli bridge. The accused had previously been booked for murder but was acquitted.
Chennai police arrested 10 foreign nationals for allegedly casting illegal votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections using fraudulent documents.
A device containing low-grade explosives was discovered at a private hospital in Pune's Hadapsar area, prompting a police investigation involving the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the crime branch, and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that CCTV footage and images of the number plate of the vehicle involved in the IED recovery incident in Pune are being enhanced to identify the accused.
West Bengal Police intensify their investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, recovering a second motorcycle and searching for a car suspected to be involved in the crime.
A Nepali gang allegedly tied up and robbed a senior citizen couple in Hyderabad, stealing gold, silver, and a two-wheeler worth Rs 16.5 lakh. Police suspect the gang administered sedatives to the couple before fleeing. This incident follows a similar crime where a retired IPS officer's wife was murdered, allegedly by another Nepali gang.
Two women were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses. The arrests were made by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad following a tip-off.
Police in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have solved the murder of a 32-year-old woman from Ambala, whose partially-burnt body was found in a forest in Sirmaur district. The accused, a married man, has confessed to the crime, revealing a premeditated plan to dispose of the body after poisoning the victim.
Maharashtra Minister Pankaj Bhoyar reports a decline in dowry-related crimes over the past five years, attributing it to intensified government efforts through vigilance committees and special probe teams.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Maharashtra for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 9.25 lakh on the pretext of arranging a visa and overseas job.
Two individuals wanted in connection with a murder case sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Jharsuguda district. The encounter occurred near Karlakhaman Government School in the Saguan forest area. The injured suspects have been identified as Sunil Mahananda and Chand Banchhor, who were allegedly involved in the murder of a man in the Belpahar police station area.
Jammu and Kashmir Police detained an alleged gangster, Pritam Singh, under the Public Safety Act in Samba for involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences.
A brass trader's daughter allegedly masterminded an armed robbery at her own home in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, with the help of her lover and his associates, looting cash worth Rs 1.20 crore to fund a luxurious lifestyle, police said.
Police in Dehradun have arrested three members of a gang accused of attempting to extort Rs 25 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in false criminal cases.
Senior IPS officer Ravindra Singh Yadav has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, succeeding Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal.
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A court in Mumbai has sent an accused, arrested in Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak, to a two-day transit remand of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI took Shubham Khairnar into custody on Tuesday night and presented him before a magistrate's court, seeking his transit remand to take him to Delhi for further investigation.
A man in Pune has been arrested for allegedly strangling his three-year-old daughter and abandoning her body in a forested area. The incident came to light after his son was found alive by passersby.
An 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi. Police are investigating and have recovered evidence from the scene.
An illegally constructed house belonging to a drug peddler was demolished in Srinagar as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan.
A device containing low-grade explosives was found inside a private hospital in Pune, prompting a response from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and an investigation by multiple agencies.
An elderly couple and their two grandchildren were allegedly murdered by two close relatives to grab family property in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, police said on Thursday.
A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in New Usmanpur, Delhi, allegedly by a juvenile following a dispute. Police have apprehended a 17-year-old suspect and recovered the weapon.
Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 12-year-old boy during an attack in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, police said on Wednesday.
A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his father following an altercation while both were drinking in Jharkhand's Pakur district, police said on Wednesday.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
The CBI is investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, suspecting it was a meticulously planned contract killing. The investigation involves forensic analysis and examination of potential interstate criminal links.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 1.06 crore in connection with the 'Global Media App' fraud, an online earning platform that allegedly generated over Rs 45 crore through illicit means.
A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.
Four individuals have been apprehended in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district for trafficking a rhinoceros horn valued at approximately Rs 1.2 crore. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the forest department, underscores the government's commitment to wildlife protection and combating organised crime.
Delhi Police have arrested three members of a gang posing as police officers who robbed a Rajasthan resident of Rs 50 lakh in Delhi's Pitampura area. Police recovered Rs 33.5 lakh in cash and the motorcycle used in the crime.
A man wanted in Bihar for murder and attempted murder has been arrested in Delhi after evading arrest for over a year by working as a sweeper at a roadside dhaba.
Three Indian-origin men have been found guilty of first-degree murder in Canada in connection with the killing of a couple in Abbotsford in May 2022. The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the men played a willing and integral role in the couple's murder, which was financially motivated.
Two shooters have been arrested in Punjab for allegedly firing at the home of singer Rahul Fazilpuria's event organiser in Gurugram. The shooters, linked to gangster Deepak Nandal, confessed to planning the attack on Saurabh Yadav, injuring a security constable.
A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed officials to prioritise cases involving missing children and women, while also cracking down on narcotic substances and land-related crimes.
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly murdering his elder brother over a property dispute and the alleged sexual harassment of his wife.
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