News for '-crime'

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.

NCP Leader Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Account of Fatal Plane Crash

NCP Leader Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Account of Fatal Plane Crash

Rediff.com1 days ago

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has raised concerns about the statement given by VSR Ventures owner V K Singh to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) regarding the plane crash that killed former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. Pawar questions whether Singh is attempting to blame the pilot for the accident.

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The accused confessed to the crime, which was motivated by an affair and financial incentives.

Delhi Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Daughters

Delhi Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Daughters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife and three daughters in their home. The accused was apprehended in Rajasthan and is being questioned.

Delhi Man with Past Murder Case Shot Dead in Suspected Revenge Killing

Delhi Man with Past Murder Case Shot Dead in Suspected Revenge Killing

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 30-year-old man with a prior involvement in a murder case was fatally shot in Delhi's Madangir area, with police investigating a potential revenge motive.

Kanpur Medical Store Owner Arrested in Cough Syrup Probe

Kanpur Medical Store Owner Arrested in Cough Syrup Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kanpur Crime Branch arrests a medical store owner for allegedly illegally buying and selling codeine-based cough syrup as part of a larger investigation into the illicit trade of regulated pharmaceuticals.

Enforcement Directorate Attaches Assets in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Case

Enforcement Directorate Attaches Assets in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth over 441 crore in connection with the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, which allegedly occurred during the previous YSRCP government's tenure.

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Rediff.com1 days ago

A private university in Vadodara was evacuated following a bomb threat email, while similar messages were received by multiple passport and post offices across Gujarat. All threats were later deemed a hoax after extensive searches found nothing suspicious.

Delhi Police Bust Cryptocurrency Robbery Gang

Delhi Police Bust Cryptocurrency Robbery Gang

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four members of an interstate gang involved in duping and robbing people under the guise of cryptocurrency transactions. The gang posed as police officers to rob victims after luring them with promises of selling USDT.

Counterfeit Protein Supplement Ring Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Counterfeit Protein Supplement Ring Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men involved in manufacturing and supplying counterfeit protein supplements in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family Over Gambling Debt

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family Over Gambling Debt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man, allegedly burdened by gambling debts, has been arrested for the murder of his wife and three young daughters in Delhi. He was apprehended in Rajasthan and confessed to the crime, citing financial pressure as the motive.

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 31-year-old scrap tools dealer from Delhi was found murdered in Faridabad after going missing with a large sum of money. Police have arrested three men in connection with the crime, which appears to be linked to a monetary dispute.

Man Killed, Body Chopped and Dumped in Yamuna Over Money Dispute

Man Killed, Body Chopped and Dumped in Yamuna Over Money Dispute

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A man was killed, his body chopped into pieces and dumped in the Yamuna River by his friend and his associates after he refused to give them money, according to police. Four people, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the killing.

Delhi Security Guard Found Hanged in Suspected Suicide

Delhi Security Guard Found Hanged in Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 24-year-old security guard was found dead in a rented room in Delhi's Asola village, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.

Kerala Govt Opposes Plea to Suspend Antony Raju's Conviction in Evidence Tampering Case

Kerala Govt Opposes Plea to Suspend Antony Raju's Conviction in Evidence Tampering Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Kerala government has filed a statement in the High Court opposing former minister Antony Raju's plea to suspend his conviction in an evidence-tampering case, arguing it would undermine the electoral process.

Man Kills Wife, Then Himself, Over Inability to Have Children

Man Kills Wife, Then Himself, Over Inability to Have Children

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, killed his wife and then died by suicide, allegedly due to their inability to have children after nine years of marriage.

Man Allegedly Murders Ex-Wife in Shahjahanpur, Throws Acid on Friend

Man Allegedly Murders Ex-Wife in Shahjahanpur, Throws Acid on Friend

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his ex-wife by slitting her throat and also threw acid on her friend. The incident occurred in the Azizganj area, and police have launched an investigation.

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A 21-year-old man in Lucknow has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his father after an argument about the NEET medical entrance exam.

UP Criminal Carrying Reward Killed in Police Encounter in Agra

UP Criminal Carrying Reward Killed in Police Encounter in Agra

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 died following an encounter with police in Agra. The deceased, identified as Pawan alias Kallu, had a long criminal history including murder and extortion.

Expired Food, Cosmetics Racket Busted in Delhi; One Arrested

Expired Food, Cosmetics Racket Busted in Delhi; One Arrested

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police busted a racket involving the tampering and sale of expired food and cosmetic products, arresting one man allegedly involved in altering expiry dates and reselling the goods as fresh stock.

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested two alleged interstate drug peddlers, including a woman, and seized narcotics worth Rs 11.50 crore. The operation uncovered a network distributing drugs sourced from Thailand, along with other seizures of Ganja and Hashish Oil.

The Kerala Story 2: Targetted Hate Ruins A Good Cautionary Tale

The Kerala Story 2: Targetted Hate Ruins A Good Cautionary Tale

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

It's not the clothes or the rebellion that invites violence, but the mindset that continues to police and condition girls and encourages the perpetrator, instead of punishing the criminals. This lack of empathy is what ultimately brings The Kerala Story 2 down, observes Divya Nair.

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 22-year-old man was killed by a train in Delhi while chasing a snatcher who allegedly stole his mobile phone. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.

Employee and Accomplices Nabbed in Rs 54 Lakh Chandni Chowk Theft

Employee and Accomplices Nabbed in Rs 54 Lakh Chandni Chowk Theft

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men, including an employee of a jewellery trader, for allegedly fleeing with Rs 54 lakh in Chandni Chowk. The employee confessed to planning the theft with his accomplices.

Rivalry Turns Deadly: Arrests Made in Jahangirpuri Murder Case

Rivalry Turns Deadly: Arrests Made in Jahangirpuri Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Jahangirpuri, following a violent clash between rival groups.

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police discovered the burnt body of a young woman in the Bankata forest of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, near the Odisha border. Investigations are underway to identify the victim and determine the circumstances of her death.

Man Held in MP for Teen's Murder; Cannibalism Allegations Surface

Man Held in MP for Teen's Murder; Cannibalism Allegations Surface

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old boy. Police are investigating claims that the accused resorted to cannibalism after a video surfaced online.

Bambiha Gang Associate Arrested with Illegal Weapons in Punjab

Bambiha Gang Associate Arrested with Illegal Weapons in Punjab

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Faridkot, Punjab, have arrested an associate of the Bambiha gang and recovered illegal weapons. In a separate operation, a drug smuggler was apprehended with two kg of heroin.

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

An employee and his friend have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stealing Rs 91.76 lakh from a private firm where the employee worked as a cashier. Police have recovered a significant portion of the stolen cash and are continuing to investigate the case.

India denies links to transnational violence in Canada amid Nijjar case

India denies links to transnational violence in Canada amid Nijjar case

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India has categorically rejected allegations of its involvement in transnational violence or organised crime in Canada, following a media report linking Indian officials to the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

T20 World Cup: Mumbai Gripped By India-England Semi-Final Fever

T20 World Cup: Mumbai Gripped By India-England Semi-Final Fever

Rediff.com7 days ago

Fans are so confident of India retaining the ICC World T20 title that that they would like March 8 (the day of the final) to be added to the list of special days in March as 'Indian cricket's double-triumph day'.

Seven Face Charges in Kashmir Over Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Funds Misuse

Seven Face Charges in Kashmir Over Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Funds Misuse

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against seven individuals accused of misappropriating funds from the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan scheme, intended for school construction in the Kupwara district.

Will hit them with force: Trump warns Iran on Khamenei retaliation move

Will hit them with force: Trump warns Iran on Khamenei retaliation move

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Iran is observing 40 days of public mourning following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Reuters reported, citing Iranian state media.

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Rediff.com4 days ago

Only bona fide victims would be compensated by banks within five days of receiving the complaint.

Kailash Satyarthi Foundation Office Burglarized in Delhi

Kailash Satyarthi Foundation Office Burglarized in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation office in Kalkaji, Delhi, was burglarized, prompting a police investigation and forensic probe.

Two Arrested After Gunfight in Delhi Businessman Murder Case

Two Arrested After Gunfight in Delhi Businessman Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Bawana, following a shootout in Rohini. The suspects, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, were apprehended after exchanging fire with police, resulting in injuries to both suspects and damage to a police officer's bulletproof vest.

Man Gets Life for 2022 Dakshina Kannada Murder

Man Gets Life for 2022 Dakshina Kannada Murder

Rediff.com6 days ago

A court in Mangaluru sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of a 47-year-old man in Dakshina Kannada district in 2022, following a trial that presented evidence of financial enmity between the accused and the victim.

Two Arrested in Kerala Migrant Worker Murder

Two Arrested in Kerala Migrant Worker Murder

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a migrant worker in Kottachira, near Kuruppampady, Kerala. The victim, Pratap Chandra Barman, was allegedly assaulted following a quarrel.

Amritpal Singh, Wanted in Punjab Extortion Cases, Detained in Moldova

Amritpal Singh, Wanted in Punjab Extortion Cases, Detained in Moldova

Rediff.com4 days ago

Amritpal Singh, a most-wanted gangster linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and involved in making extortion calls to businessmen in Punjab, was detained at the Moldova border.

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, has denied bail to a junior service engineer accused of leaking sensitive information about warships and submarines to Pakistani nationals, citing the serious nature of the offence.