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Karnataka Government Reinstates DGP K Ramachandra Rao

Karnataka Government Reinstates DGP K Ramachandra Rao

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Karnataka government has revoked the suspension order of DGP K Ramachandra Rao and reinstated him into service with immediate effect, posting him as Director General of Police (Police Manual). Rao was suspended in January following allegations of misconduct and embarrassment to the state administration.

West Bengal CM Adhikari Reviews Law And Order

West Bengal CM Adhikari Reviews Law And Order

Rediff.com9 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held a meeting with top officials to review the law and order situation in the state and ensure the smooth functioning of existing government schemes.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police have unearthed a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case After Sexual Assault Allegations

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case After Sexual Assault Allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Odisha have arrested a fifth person in connection with the lynching of a man accused of sexually assaulting two women in the Khurda district. The Director General of Police and the State Commission for Women chairperson conducted an on-spot inquiry, and the Chief Minister has directed strict action against the culprits.

Police Investigate Death Threat To Samajwadi Party MP

Police Investigate Death Threat To Samajwadi Party MP

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Agra have registered a case regarding a death threat allegedly received by Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman via WhatsApp. An investigation is underway.

Bengaluru Cyber Command Busts Fake US Call Centre Racket

Bengaluru Cyber Command Busts Fake US Call Centre Racket

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Karnataka State Cyber Command has uncovered a fake call centre racket operating in Bengaluru, where individuals impersonated a US-based accounting firm to defraud US citizens.

Punjab Police Uncovers Babbar Khalsa International Terror Plot

Punjab Police Uncovers Babbar Khalsa International Terror Plot

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Punjab Police have dismantled a terror module supported by the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), arresting two individuals and seizing hand grenades intended for targeting government institutions.

Punjab Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Arrest Four

Punjab Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Arrest Four

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police busted a fake currency module in Malerkotla, arresting four individuals and seizing counterfeit currency worth Rs 5.50 lakh.

Three Arrested In Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case

Three Arrested In Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Gurdaspur, Punjab, have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident that occurred last month. The arrests were made in coordination with the Counter Intelligence wing, and a hand grenade was recovered from one of the accused.

Punjab Police Nab Suspect In Firearms And Narcotics Trafficking

Punjab Police Nab Suspect In Firearms And Narcotics Trafficking

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police have arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Bihar Police have reported an increase in attacks on their personnel during an intensified crackdown on criminals. The police reject allegations of caste-based targeting and assert their commitment to law enforcement.

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage, seeking a detailed action taken report from the Madhya Pradesh government within seven days.

How Punjab Police Busted An International Drug Smuggling Module

How Punjab Police Busted An International Drug Smuggling Module

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled an international drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 10 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kg of heroin. The suspects were linked to a Dubai-based smuggler and trafficked narcotics in Punjab and Delhi.

Punjab Police Uncovers Transnational Terror-Gangster Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Transnational Terror-Gangster Network

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Punjab Police have dismantled a transnational terror-gangster network, arresting two operatives and seizing illegal weapons. The suspects were allegedly acting on instructions from handlers based in Germany and Dubai, and were planning targeted shootings.

NCW Takes Cognisance Of Gujarat Sexual Exploitation Case

NCW Takes Cognisance Of Gujarat Sexual Exploitation Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter by their landlord in Gujarat's Morbi district.

FIRs against Maharashtra ex-DGP a result of personal grudges: HC

FIRs against Maharashtra ex-DGP a result of personal grudges: HC

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has quashed multiple FIRs against former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey, senior advocate Shekhar Jagtap, and others, citing 'personal grudges' and an abuse of the legal process.

Ravindra Singh Yadav Named New DGP Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Ravindra Singh Yadav Named New DGP Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com13 May 2026

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.

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Punjab have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident in Gurdaspur last month. The arrests were made following an investigation involving CCTV footage and intelligence gathering, with further investigation underway to uncover the network behind the attack.

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ex-servicemen in Bhopal rally, demanding justice for Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, and seek a fresh post-mortem examination and transfer of the investigation outside Madhya Pradesh.

NCW Investigates Alleged Dowry Death In Greater Noida

NCW Investigates Alleged Dowry Death In Greater Noida

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports alleging that a married woman died by suicide in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, following dowry harassment and mental torture by her in-laws.

Rajasthan Police Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rajasthan Police Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A police assistant sub-inspector and a middleman were arrested in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gujarat Police traced 701 missing persons between May 7 and May 21 under 'Operation Milap' and reunited them with their families, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said.

Batala Double Murder: Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspects

Batala Double Murder: Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspects

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with central agencies, arrested three key suspects in the Batala double murder case from the Indo-Bhutan border in West Bengal. The accused were allegedly linked to a foreign-based fugitive gangster, Happy Jatt.

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com6 May 2026

An official in Rajasthan has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe to expedite a land partition case.

Odisha Police To Expedite Warrants, Invoke NSA Against Criminals

Odisha Police To Expedite Warrants, Invoke NSA Against Criminals

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Odisha DGP YB Khurania has directed police officers to expedite the execution of non-bailable warrants against offenders and invoke the stringent National Security Act against habitual criminals. The directions were issued during a virtual review meeting on law and order.

Rajasthan Engineer, Contractors Held In Bribery Case

Rajasthan Engineer, Contractors Held In Bribery Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

An engineer from the public works department and two contractors were arrested in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, on bribery charges. The Anti-Corruption Bureau recovered Rs 4.04 lakh during the arrest.

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified a Punjab-based suspect for allegedly sharing pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms.

Odisha Police Crackdown: 1,771 Arrested, Drugs And Arms Seized

Odisha Police Crackdown: 1,771 Arrested, Drugs And Arms Seized

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Rediff.com12 May 2026

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.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Ring

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Ring

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police busted an ISI-backed espionage module, arresting a key operative and recovering surveillance equipment used to monitor sensitive sites.

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case; Victims Want Release Of Accused

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case; Victims Want Release Of Accused

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Odisha have made a fifth arrest in connection with the lynching of a man accused of attempted sexual assault. The victims, however, are requesting the release of those arrested, claiming they saved their lives.

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges. The accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.

J-K Police To Decimate Pakistan Gangster's Drug Network

J-K Police To Decimate Pakistan Gangster's Drug Network

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for 'pumping narcotics' into India, vowing to dismantle his network.

Punjab Police Uncover Cross-Border Heroin Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncover Cross-Border Heroin Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has dismantled a narcotic smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing 12 kg of heroin. The investigation revealed links to a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones for cross-border deliveries.

Punjab Police Nab Gangster Arzoo Bishnoi's Associate

Punjab Police Nab Gangster Arzoo Bishnoi's Associate

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested an associate of gangster Arzoo Bishnoi, who was wanted in a murder case in Rajasthan and carried a bounty on his arrest.

Gujarat Police Award Sports Scholarships To Young Athletes

Gujarat Police Award Sports Scholarships To Young Athletes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Gujarat's in-charge DGP, Dr K L N Rao, awarded sports scholarships to four children of police personnel who excelled at the national level in various sports, aiming to promote sports awareness and encourage excellence within the police community.

SAD To Contest Local Elections On Party Symbol

SAD To Contest Local Elections On Party Symbol

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced it will contest the upcoming elections to 102 nagar councils and nine municipal corporations on the party symbol. The decision was made at a meeting presided over by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The party also addressed concerns about the anti-sacrilege law and the law and order situation in Punjab.