News for 'Assistant Commissioner of Police'

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

New details of illegal cash culture at Murdoch's tabloid

New details of illegal cash culture at Murdoch's tabloid

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Appearing before the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the British press, Sue Akers, deputy assistant commissioner at Scotland Yard, said there was 'a culture at The Sun of illegal payments'.

Guna: 13 dead as bus sans clearance catches fire after mishap

Guna: 13 dead as bus sans clearance catches fire after mishap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The private bus collided head-on with the dumper on Guna-Aaron road, the official said, adding that the injured were rushed to the Guna district hospital for treatment.

Key Mumbai blasts suspect shot dead

Key Mumbai blasts suspect shot dead

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

B'luru fire: Cops probing even sabotage angle

B'luru fire: Cops probing even sabotage angle

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

An inquiry by the Bengaluru police has been ordered into the fire at a commercial complex that left nine persons dead and all angles, including sabotage, would be probed, a top Karnataka police official said on Wednesday.

Phoolan murder accused posed as ACP

Phoolan murder accused posed as ACP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Another top cop questioned in stamp paper scam

Another top cop questioned in stamp paper scam

Rediff.com7 Dec 2003

Deputy Commissioner of Police Pradip Sawant was questioned on alleged lapses in probing the multicrore fake stamp paper scam.

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

According to officers who were part of the probe, detecting a crime that was committed with proper planning, involving different modules working separately for a common cause, was a challenging task.

Sena members vandalise insurance firm office in Pune

Sena members vandalise insurance firm office in Pune

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Several computers, laptops, window glasses and furniture were damaged in the vandalism, an official at Koregaon police station said.

300 women, organisers booked for Shaheen Bagh-like protest in Mumbai

300 women, organisers booked for Shaheen Bagh-like protest in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The police registered a case under Sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as section 313, 314 of the BMC Act, the official said.

Bomb placed in parked bus defused in Madurai

Bomb placed in parked bus defused in Madurai

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

A powerful bomb placed in a bus parked in a depot in Madurai was on Friday defused by police who said it could have been placed to cause disturbance before the next month's local body elections in Tamil Nadu.

J&K retires 20 officials

J&K retires 20 officials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Delhi: Wanted criminal nabbed after encounter

Delhi: Wanted criminal nabbed after encounter

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

The Delhi police scored a major victory on Wednesday when it arrested Sondeep Chetania, accused in different murder cases across the city.

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2023

At least four FIRs related to extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane.

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Kanpur school stops reciting religious prayers in morning assembly after row

Kanpur school stops reciting religious prayers in morning assembly after row

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The school also said they have discontinued the practice of reciting verses from different religions, including Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam, in the assembly, and now only the National Anthem will be sung.

Will shut down Facebook ops if you don't cooperate in probe, warns HC

Will shut down Facebook ops if you don't cooperate in probe, warns HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The high court of Karnataka has orally warned Facebook (Meta) that it may order its operations in India to be shut down if it does not cooperate with police investigation over a fake profile.

Pak SC pulls up authorities for failing to stop attack on Hindu temple

Pak SC pulls up authorities for failing to stop attack on Hindu temple

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The apex court took suo motu notice of the case after patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar met the Chief Justice on Thursday.

7 dead, 18 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

7 dead, 18 injured in fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

At least seven people died and 18 injured when a fire broke out in a 22-storey building in Mumbai's suburban Powai on Saturday evening, police said.

Brother seeks dismissal of Delhi cop who slapped sister

Brother seeks dismissal of Delhi cop who slapped sister

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The brother of the 17-year-old girl, who was slapped by an assistant commissioner of Delhi police while protesting here against the rape of a minor, on Friday submitted a petition to the home ministry seeking dismissal of the suspended officer.

Cops disallow 'torture' victims' public meet

Cops disallow 'torture' victims' public meet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

The meeting was organized on Idgah Ujale Shah Ground in old city of Hyderabad to protest against the incidents of subjecting Muslim youth to physical torture and failure of the police to nab the culprits of the blast in Mecca Masjid in May last year.

Reebok's ex-MD, COO among five arrested for fraud

Reebok's ex-MD, COO among five arrested for fraud

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

They have been arrested for their alleged involvement in Rs 870-crore fraud.

Mumbai's controversial 'moral' cop Dhoble transferred

Mumbai's controversial 'moral' cop Dhoble transferred

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Controversial Mumbai cop Vasant Dhoble, who hit the headlines for his late night crackdown on pubs and restaurants, has been shunted out of the social service branch and moved to the city's western suburbs.

Biranchi case: Orissa cops take custody of accused

Biranchi case: Orissa cops take custody of accused

Rediff.com6 May 2008

A day after his arrest in Panaji, the Orissa police on Tuesday took into custody Raja Acharya, the prime accused in the murder of Biranchi Das, the coach of child marathon runner Budhia. The alleged gangster was produced before the local court and transit remand was attained. The accused is a noted criminal with more than 30 cases of extortion, murder and robbery against him.

Sania courts row over advert shoot

Sania courts row over advert shoot

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Police registered a case of trespass against Sania Mirza for filming for an advert in the premises of a mosque.

Mohanlal and Fahaad Faasil team up in Red Wine

Mohanlal and Fahaad Faasil team up in Red Wine

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The film marks the debut of Salaam Bappu as a director and releases today.

Z-plus security for Yeddyurappa

Z-plus security for Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The police and a dog squad will check the chief minister's house twice a day. His security will be supervised by a superintendent of police, two assistant commissioners and an inspector.

Cheating case: Apollo Health CEO held

Cheating case: Apollo Health CEO held

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

"An Aligarh court issued non-bailable warrant against Ratan Jalan, on charges of criminal breach of trust and cheating, following which a police team from Aligarh came to the city on Monday and arrested him," Banjara Hills Assistant Commissioner of Police V Ramakrishnaiah told PTI on Tuesday. Jalan is a resident of Srinagar Colony in Hyderabad.

Top cop denies partying with Chhota Rajan gang

Top cop denies partying with Chhota Rajan gang

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Assistant Commissioner of Police Prakash Wani on Saturday vehemently denied reports of him allegedly partying with Chhota Rajan gang members at a private club in suburban Chembur in Mumbai.

Reputed Kathak dancer Bireshwar Gautam found dead

Reputed Kathak dancer Bireshwar Gautam found dead

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

Internationally acclaimed Kathak dancer Bireshwar Gautam alias Biru was on Saturday found dead in mysterious circumstances at his residence in suburban Oshiwara in Mumbai, the police said.

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Recently, the Bombay high court had set aside the lower court's order allowing extension of time to police to file its probe report against the rights activists in the violence case.

Be afraid, be very afraid of the Bombay Prohibition Act

Be afraid, be very afraid of the Bombay Prohibition Act

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

With the almost universal breach of the alcohol licensing conditions, once the powers-that-be decide to crack the whip, every restaurant will run into problems. Huge problems, says Sunil Phatarphekar

Hotelier seeking action against Dhobale withdraws petition

Hotelier seeking action against Dhobale withdraws petition

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

A 64-year-old hotelier on Monday alleged before the Bombay high court that Assistant Commissioner of police Vasant Dhobale, the controversial officer who has recently raided many hotels in the city for flouting laws, had assaulted him, and demanded action against him.

1 killed, 3 injured in explosion in IISc lab in Bengaluru

1 killed, 3 injured in explosion in IISc lab in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Technician Manoj from Mysuru died on the spot while three others suffered injuries.

Day after 7-hour questioning, Dinakaran quizzed again in bribery case

Day after 7-hour questioning, Dinakaran quizzed again in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

An Assistant Commissioner of Police rank investigating officer had quizzed Dinakaran, the nephew of jailed AIADMK chief Sasikala.

NSG to help probe Vile Parle blast

NSG to help probe Vile Parle blast

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

It will coordinate with forensic experts to determine the type of explosive that was used in the blast, which killed a woman.

UK's seniormost Asian cop asked to 'shut up'

UK's seniormost Asian cop asked to 'shut up'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Hours after publicly announcing that he would be suing the Scotland Yard for racism, Britain's most senior Asian police officer has been asked by superiors to "shut up" and "get on" with his job. Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur went public on Thursday with a highly damaging legal action against Sir Ian Blair, accusing the Metropolitan Police chief of repeated acts of racial, religious and age discrimination.

Stamp scam: CBI arrests Tamil Nadu DIG

Stamp scam: CBI arrests Tamil Nadu DIG

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

DIG A P Muhammad Ali, Assistant Commissioner of Police Shankar and LIC's administrative official Ramaswamy were among those arrested.

Elgar case: Pune police search DU professor Hany Babu's residence

Elgar case: Pune police search DU professor Hany Babu's residence

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Babu, who teaches English at the Delhi University, was booked under Indian Penal Code sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 121 and 121A (waging or attempting to wage war against government), 124A (sedition), among others.