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Bounty Carrying Criminal Arrested After Shootout In Khagaria

Bounty Carrying Criminal Arrested After Shootout In Khagaria

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man with a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head was arrested after a gunfight with police in Bihar's Khagaria district. The accused, Buddin Mian, was wanted in 14 criminal cases and sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire.

UP Police Seize Cannabis, Arrest Three Alleged Traffickers

UP Police Seize Cannabis, Arrest Three Alleged Traffickers

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized over 221 kg of cannabis and arrested three alleged traffickers during an operation. The cannabis, concealed in a truck, is estimated to be worth over Rs 2.21 crore.

Kerala right-wing political commentator held over NEET protest remarks

Kerala right-wing political commentator held over NEET protest remarks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas was arrested in Kochi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks in a YouTube video about a students' protest in Delhi. The remarks included claims about gang rape at protests and advocating for opening fire on protesters.

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

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.

Six Thai Nationals Arrested With Hydroponic Cannabis In Varanasi

Six Thai Nationals Arrested With Hydroponic Cannabis In Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Six Thai nationals, including three women, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials seized hydroponic cannabis valued at over Rs 19 crore from their possession.

Bomb-making note found at Ayodhya medical college, student held

Bomb-making note found at Ayodhya medical college, student held

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A first-year paramedical student in Ayodhya was detained after a handwritten note containing alleged bomb-making information was found in a medical college's X-ray department. Police are investigating the student's claim that he copied the information from a movie.

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

A 21-year-old man, Amit, is accused of brutally stabbing a 28-year-old teacher, Sandhya Sharma, to death in Faridabad. Police investigations reveal that Amit had planned the murder for nearly two months, purchasing a knife specifically for the crime. The motive appears to be unreciprocated feelings and resentment after Sharma had previously filed a molestation complaint against him.

Man strangles partner suspecting affair, drives with body for 350 km

Man strangles partner suspecting affair, drives with body for 350 km

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

A man in Maharashtra allegedly strangled his partner to death in Kolhapur over suspicion of an affair, then transported her body over 350 km to Thane in a car before being apprehended by police.

Al-Qaeda behind Red Fort terror attack that killed 15: UN report

Al-Qaeda behind Red Fort terror attack that killed 15: UN report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

A new UN Security Council report has 'officially attributed' the November 2025 Red Fort terror attack in New Delhi, which killed about 15 people, to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The report highlights AQIS's evolution into a regional terrorist entity and its efforts to establish networks.

Five Arrested After Teenager Assaulted In Aizawl

Five Arrested After Teenager Assaulted In Aizawl

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Five people, including two minors, have been arrested in Aizawl in connection with a violent gang assault on a teenager. The Young Mizo Association has voiced concerns over rising street violence.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Eight Arrested In Narcotics Bust

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Eight Arrested In Narcotics Bust

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 50.30 lakh and arrested eight individuals across three districts in a coordinated operation targeting drug trafficking.

Over 24 Kg Of Drugs Seized In Kerala, Five Arrested

Over 24 Kg Of Drugs Seized In Kerala, Five Arrested

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kerala and arrested five individuals involved in trafficking networks.

Maharashtra FDA Arrests 33 In Food Adulteration Crackdown

Maharashtra FDA Arrests 33 In Food Adulteration Crackdown

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted raids across the state, arresting 33 individuals and sealing 27 establishments for food adulteration, selling banned gutkha, and unhygienic food production.

Manipur Police Arrest Six Militants In Multiple Raids

Manipur Police Arrest Six Militants In Multiple Raids

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Manipur police arrested six militants from various locations in the state and seized a cache of arms in a separate operation.

Four Arrested, MCOCA Invoked In Navi Mumbai Chain-Snatching Cases

Four Arrested, MCOCA Invoked In Navi Mumbai Chain-Snatching Cases

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai have arrested four individuals, including a jeweller, and invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in connection with three chain-snatching incidents.

23 Arrested In Bengaluru For Illegal IPL Betting

23 Arrested In Bengaluru For Illegal IPL Betting

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested 23 people in connection with illegal betting during the IPL T20 cricket tournament, seizing cash, mobile phones, and betting chips worth over Rs 13 crore.

30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living illegally in US, to be deported

30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living illegally in US, to be deported

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

About 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the US and working as commercial truck drivers have been arrested and will be deported as part of 'Operation Checkmate'.

Himachal Police Arrest Interstate 'Chitta' Suppliers

Himachal Police Arrest Interstate 'Chitta' Suppliers

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested two major interstate suppliers of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) from Chandigarh and Punjab, following investigations into separate drug cases.

Three Criminals Arrested After Police Encounters In Bihar

Three Criminals Arrested After Police Encounters In Bihar

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Police in Bihar have arrested three criminals following brief encounters in Patna and Siwan districts. The accused, wanted in cases of robbery and jewellery shop loot, sustained bullet injuries during the operations and are receiving treatment.

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, alleging his negligence contributed to the blaze. The ongoing investigation is also scrutinising safety violations, unauthorised expansion, and the roles of the owner and an absconding associate in the tragedy.

Mumbai Police Arrest Man Absconding For 22 Years In Immoral Traffic Case

Mumbai Police Arrest Man Absconding For 22 Years In Immoral Traffic Case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, Rajendra Shinde, who had been absconding for 22 years in a case under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act. He was traced to Vile Parle after a court issued a non-bailable warrant, overcoming challenges posed by his relocation.

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu Arrested In Rs 12 Crore Land Grab Case

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu Arrested In Rs 12 Crore Land Grab Case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to illegally grab 10 acres of government land in Telangana. Police claim he was involved in financial transactions worth Rs 12 crore to create fake documents for the land.

Suspected Jaish operative held in Bengal; STF probes spy network

Suspected Jaish operative held in Bengal; STF probes spy network

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

A suspected operative of Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was arrested in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, and investigators believe he could be part of an ISI-backed network tasked with collecting intelligence on VIPs including BJP leaders, recruiting operatives and laying the groundwork for possible terror activities in the state.

Kerala Police Arrests 12 Over Attack On ED Officials

Kerala Police Arrests 12 Over Attack On ED Officials

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Kerala Police have arrested 12 people in connection with the violent attack on Enforcement Directorate officials who had searched the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The ED searches were linked to financial dealings between Vijayan's daughter's firm and a sand mining company.

Maharashtra Family Arrested For Running Burglary Ring

Maharashtra Family Arrested For Running Burglary Ring

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two men and a teenager, and detained their minor sons, for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries.

Anantnag Police Arrest Drug Peddler, Seize Charas

Anantnag Police Arrest Drug Peddler, Seize Charas

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Anantnag Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered over 100 grams of charas from his possession during a naka checking at Tulkhan Crossing, Bijbehara. Police also launched a drive against narcotics cultivation and destroyed illegal poppy cultivation in the Pahalgam and Mattan areas of the district.

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Six men have been arrested in Bengaluru after a WhatsApp group argument related to a gym escalated into a violent attack on a part-time gym trainer.

Honeymoon murder: Raja Raghuvanshi's wedding bill sparks fresh dispute

Honeymoon murder: Raja Raghuvanshi's wedding bill sparks fresh dispute

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Nearly 15 months after the marriage of local businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, the wedding caterer on Tuesday approached the police in Indore to seek their help in the recovery of alleged outstanding payment of Rs 2.82 lakh, an official said.

'I was in Russia': Bihar man challenges NEET protest FIR

'I was in Russia': Bihar man challenges NEET protest FIR

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A resident of Bihar's Kishanganj district, Mohammad Sadaqat, claims he was wrongly booked for a NEET paper leak protest despite being in Russia for four months. His video has gone viral, prompting the state government to announce the withdrawal of all cases related to the protests and the release of those arrested.

Chhattisgarh Corporator Arrested In Murder And Body Disposal Case

Chhattisgarh Corporator Arrested In Murder And Body Disposal Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A corporator and three others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district for allegedly murdering a man and burying his body along a riverbank.

India considers Bangladesh's extradition plea for Sheikh Hasina

India considers Bangladesh's extradition plea for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

India is currently examining Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since her government's collapse in August 2024, with New Delhi confirming the issue is being processed according to established procedures.

Minor Arrested After Delhi Restaurant Shooting

Minor Arrested After Delhi Restaurant Shooting

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A minor boy has been apprehended for shooting at a 17-year-old student at a restaurant in southeast Delhi's Amar Colony area after the victim objected to a youth brushing past his chair, police said on Wednesday.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Six Arrested After Man Shot Dead In Greater Noida

Six Arrested After Man Shot Dead In Greater Noida

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in Greater Noida by assailants on a motorcycle, leading to the arrest of six suspects, police reported. Two of the accused were apprehended after a police encounter. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.

Surrender illegal arms in 15 days or face action, warns Manipur CM

Surrender illegal arms in 15 days or face action, warns Manipur CM

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has issued a 15-day ultimatum for the voluntary surrender of illegal firearms, warning of strict legal action against non-compliance. The appeal comes as part of ongoing efforts to restore normalcy and peace in the state, which has been affected by ethnic violence since May 2023. Security forces have already seized a significant cache of weapons, and the government is also targeting extortionists and miscreants.

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Davangere, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident came to light after videos of the victim in an intoxicated state, recorded by the accused, went viral on WhatsApp. Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, with investigations ongoing.

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

Biswajit Poddar Arrested In Land Grab And Extortion Case

Biswajit Poddar Arrested In Land Grab And Extortion Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu, on charges of land grabbing and extortion. This arrest follows the detention of a senior Kolkata Police officer in connection with the same case.

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Davangere, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident came to light after videos of the victim in an intoxicated state, recorded by the accused, went viral on WhatsApp. Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, with investigations ongoing.