News for 'Andhra Pradesh Police'

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

Two arrested in AP burning case

Two arrested in AP burning case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested two persons -- Chandrabhanu and Jadhav Vinod alias Vinayak -- in connection with the burning of six members of a family in Vatoli village of Adilabad district during the recent communal riots.

Cong workers held for releasing black balloons as PM's copter takes off

Cong workers held for releasing black balloons as PM's copter takes off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

State police, however, denied there was any breach of security but said one Congress worker has been apprehended in this connection, while three other party workers were arrested for trying to enter the airport with black balloons.

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place in the morning under Jagargunda police station area when a team of the CRPF's 165th battalion was out on an anti-Maoist operation, a police official said.

On eve of Telangana report, AP beefs up security

On eve of Telangana report, AP beefs up security

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

The Andhra Pradesh Police have made elaborate arrangements to maintain law and order in the state in view of the Justice Srikrishna Committee report getting public after an all-party meeting called by Home Minister P Chidambaram in Delhi on Thursday. 50 companies of para-military forces comprising Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force and Central Industrial Security Force personnel have been deployed in coastal Andhra, Telangana and Rayalseema.

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Naxals trying to set up cells in Kerala, TN'

'Naxals trying to set up cells in Kerala, TN'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Naxals are trying to spread their tentacles across southern states, according to Andhra Pradesh police chief R R Girish Kumar."Naxals are trying to spread all over (the country). We have evidence that these people (Maoists) are trying to set up their cells even in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. We would like to sensitise the police of neighbouring states on the lurking danger so that they can have a proper action plan in place," DGP R R Girish Kumar said.

NTR's actor-politician son Harikrishna dies in car crash

NTR's actor-politician son Harikrishna dies in car crash

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Ex-RS MP Harikrishna was an actor and had acted in several Telugu movies.

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

Gujarat encounter: CID IGP meets AP cops

Gujarat encounter: CID IGP meets AP cops

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Johri met Balwinder Singh for about 15 minutes. She also met Trivedi for over two hours. When mediapersons waiting at Trivedi's office literally mobbed her, she left the venue without answering their queries.

50 arrested for violence during Chandrababu Naidu's rally

50 arrested for violence during Chandrababu Naidu's rally

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Also, 200 others involved in the riots are likely to be arrested as police are watching the footage to identify those who indulged in the violence.

Sania's security withdrawn

Sania's security withdrawn

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

The security provided to ace tennis star Sania Mirza has been withdrawn by Andhra Pradesh police for "failing" to pay user fee for the security she had obtained. Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police B Prasada Rao said in Hyderabad on Tuesday that notices were issued to Sania and others asking them to make necessary payments for the security obtained from City Security Wing (CSW).

Pune blast: IB seeks leads about Riyaz Bhatkal

Pune blast: IB seeks leads about Riyaz Bhatkal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Seeking to get more leads into the Pune blast case, the Intelligence Bureau have informed the Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh police to get more clues regarding key man of the Indian Mujahideen, Riyaz Bhatkal.

AP to involve private agencies in anti-terror

AP to involve private agencies in anti-terror

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

If the Andhra Pradesh police have their way, numerous private security agencies in the state will soon become part of its anti-terror strategy to counter the threat of terrorists. The police have sent the draft of a new legislation to the state government to make it mandatory for the private security agencies to work in coordination with the police force both in hour of crisis and otherwise.

Use of nicknames led police to little Saanvi's killer

Use of nicknames led police to little Saanvi's killer

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

For USD 50,000, a 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh kidnapped and killed his family friend's 10-month-old baby Saanvi, whose body he stuffed in a suitcase, but nicknames used by him in the ransom note provided critical clues that helped the police nab him

Ghana national nabbed in Warangal for cheating

Ghana national nabbed in Warangal for cheating

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The gang promised to help Muralidhar win British Global Online lottery. They said he won the lottery of One million pounds equivalent to Rs 8 crore in Indian currency.

Trafficking case: Rebel TRS legislator surrenders

Trafficking case: Rebel TRS legislator surrenders

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Bapu Rao, who represents Boath constituency in the backward Adilabad district, appeared at the Central Crime Station and gave himself up.

Orissa Naxal attack: All bodies recovered

Orissa Naxal attack: All bodies recovered

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

The two-week-long search operation in the Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri district of Orissa has been completed by the search teams from the Andhra Pradesh police and Indian Navy as all the 38 bodies of Greyhound commandos and police personnel were found.

CBI books 16 for defaming judges on social media

CBI books 16 for defaming judges on social media

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked 16 individuals for posting alleged defamatory material against Supreme Court and Andhra Pradesh high court judges on social media, taking over investigations from the state CID, officials said on Monday.

Bihar: The Maoist who escaped was a scientist

Bihar: The Maoist who escaped was a scientist

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

The identity of the suspected Maoist leader, who made an unsuccessful bid for a dramatic escape during transit by raising a false alarm, has been ascertained as Ravi Sharma, a scientist working with an agriculture university in Patna with alleged Naxal links, the Hazaribagh police said on Tuesday.

AP: TDP leader held for Maoist link

AP: TDP leader held for Maoist link

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Andhra Pradesh police recovered Rs 32 lakh in cash and arrested two persons, including a Telugu Desam Party leader, after a brief encounter with Maoists in Bhadrachalam forest area in Khammam district on Friday.

Naxal killing: SC to re-examine CBI clean chit to cops

Naxal killing: SC to re-examine CBI clean chit to cops

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to "consider" a plea for an independent probe into the killings of top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad and scribe Hemchandra Pandey in an allegedly staged gun battle by the Andhra Pradesh police, who were given clean chit by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Top Maoist leader's encounter in 2010 genuine: SC

Top Maoist leader's encounter in 2010 genuine: SC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday said that a Central Bureau of Investigation probe has established that the killing of top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar and a journalist, by Andhra Pradesh Police in July 2010, was not a fake encounter.

2002 Ghatkopar blast: Main conspirator held in Hyderabad

2002 Ghatkopar blast: Main conspirator held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

The alleged main conspirator of the 2002 Ghatkopar blast, who was working as a software engineer, has been arrested from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, police said.

Twin blasts: Detained duo to undergo narco tests

Twin blasts: Detained duo to undergo narco tests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The SIC maintains that though the duo may not be directly involved in the blasts, they may have important information about the people who were responsible for the blasts.

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA arrests ex-terror convict computer engineer

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA arrests ex-terror convict computer engineer

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Shoaib Ahmed Mirza alias Chhotu (35), a resident of Hubbali city in Karnataka, is the fifth person to be arrested in the case, they said.

Ex-TDP minister arrested for kidnapping 3 men over land dispute

Ex-TDP minister arrested for kidnapping 3 men over land dispute

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Former Andhra Pradesh minister Bhuma Akhila Priya was on Wednesday arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a former badminton player and his two brothers from here over a land dispute, police said.

AP High Court wants report on police firing

AP High Court wants report on police firing

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

A division bench, comprising Chief Justice G S Singhvi and Justice V Eshwaraiah also directed the district judge, Khammam, to go to the spot and submit a fact-based report within two days.

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Rao's death triggered a political slugfest in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh with the Telugu Desam Party holding the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government there responsible for the veteran leader's suspected suicide.

124 trains cancelled for 3 days ahead of Telangana rail-roko

124 trains cancelled for 3 days ahead of Telangana rail-roko

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

In view of the rail-roko call given by Telangana Joint Action Committee in Telangana region, the South Central Railway on Thursday announced cancellation of as many as 124 passenger trains for three-day period.

Maoists may fan violence during pro-Telangana stir: Police

Maoists may fan violence during pro-Telangana stir: Police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The police suspect that left-wing extremists may infiltrate the "Chalo Assembly" protest and spark violence during the stir called by the Telangana Joint Action Committee on June 14.

NIA announces Rs 10L reward for info on Hydrabad blasts

NIA announces Rs 10L reward for info on Hydrabad blasts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

The National Investigation Agency has announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for any information leading to the arrest of the accused in the twin blasts at Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad on February 21, claiming lives of 17 persons and injuring over 100.

Pro and anti-Telangana protestors clash in Delhi

Pro and anti-Telangana protestors clash in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Pro and anti-Telangana supporters on Wednesday clashed with each other during a protest outside the Andhra Bhawan in New Delhi in support of their demands.

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Pruthviraj Kandepi, who hailed from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, was killed in the shootout.

Mission Maoists: Dantewada next on Mamata's list

Mission Maoists: Dantewada next on Mamata's list

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee called for peace in Lalgarh in West Bengal during her rally at the Maoist-infested region on Monday.