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Illegal Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Illegal Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police in Punjab has dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and recovering a cache of firearms and ammunition.

Woman Arrested, Three Rescued In Thane Prostitution Bust

Woman Arrested, Three Rescued In Thane Prostitution Bust

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Thane police have dismantled a prostitution racket operating near the Thane railway station, arresting a woman and rescuing three victims.

How Kushinagar Police Busted International Job Fraud Syndicate

How Kushinagar Police Busted International Job Fraud Syndicate

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Kushinagar police busted an international fraud syndicate that allegedly lured Nepali citizens with false promises of jobs and higher education, arresting ten members and rescuing 453 Nepali nationals.

Sex Trafficking Racket Busted In Jharkhand, Girls Rescued

Sex Trafficking Racket Busted In Jharkhand, Girls Rescued

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Giridih district have busted a sex trafficking racket, rescuing two girls and arresting three individuals. The girls were allegedly forced into prostitution after being lured with the promise of jobs.

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Indore; Eight Arrested

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Indore; Eight Arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indore police busted a gang allegedly involved in online betting on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting eight individuals, including an IT professional and a bank official.

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Pune police busted a party named 'Project X' in Tulapur village, booking over 70 individuals for drug and liquor violations. The raid led to the seizure of ganja, banned smoking products, and liquor worth Rs 85 lakh, with some attendees being underage.

Adulterated Spice Manufacturing Unit Busted In Delhi

Adulterated Spice Manufacturing Unit Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an adulterated spice manufacturing unit in Old Delhi's Khari Baoli, arresting a man and seizing around 801.88 kg of spurious ground spices and raw material.

Delhi couple held for ISI spy network, supplying Indian SIMs to Pak

Delhi couple held for ISI spy network, supplying Indian SIMs to Pak

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an alleged Pakistan ISI-backed espionage module, arresting a couple, Md Sahil and Sameera, for procuring Indian SIM cards and sending them to Pakistan. The couple allegedly recruited individuals for reconnaissance of cantonment areas and facilitated communication for Pakistani handlers through social media.

Kalyan Police Bust Drug Syndicate, Arrest Five

Kalyan Police Bust Drug Syndicate, Arrest Five

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Kalyan police have dismantled a drug syndicate, seizing 9.7 kg of heroin worth Rs 34.18 crore and arresting five individuals, including a major interstate supplier.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly running a fake clinic and treating patients without a medical degree for six years.

Punjab Police Uncover Dubai Link In Cross-Border Drug Bust

Punjab Police Uncover Dubai Link In Cross-Border Drug Bust

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Punjab Police have made further arrests and seized additional heroin in a major cross-border drug syndicate case, bringing the total recovery to over 35 kg. The investigation has revealed connections to a Dubai-based smuggler and ongoing efforts are focused on tracing financial trails and hawala links.

Kerala Police Busts Major Ganja Smuggling Ring

Kerala Police Busts Major Ganja Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Four migrant workers from West Bengal were arrested in Perumbavoor, Kerala, with 34 kg of ganja as part of 'Operation Toofan'. The accused allegedly smuggled the contraband from Odisha and sold it in Kerala, making significant profits.

How Odisha Police Used Tech To Bust Chain Snatching Gang

How Odisha Police Used Tech To Bust Chain Snatching Gang

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Odisha Police have successfully dismantled a chain snatching racket operating in Khurda district, arresting six individuals. The bust was aided by the force's face recognition system, which identified two suspects during a vehicle check, leading to further arrests and the recovery of stolen gold, cash, and mobile phones.

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a hotel, arresting a woman and rescuing two victims.

Punjab police uncover ISI terror network, 4 juveniles among 9 arrested

Punjab police uncover ISI terror network, 4 juveniles among 9 arrested

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including four juveniles. The modules were involved in recruiting local youth, conducting surveillance of security installations, and procuring illegal weapons under the direction of foreign-based ISI handlers.

How Thane Police Busted A Robbery Gang

How Thane Police Busted A Robbery Gang

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Thane crime branch has arrested four individuals, including two women, for a series of robberies targeting bus passengers and pedestrians across Thane, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune. Police recovered gold ornaments, motorcycles, and a live cartridge worth over Rs 52 lakh, and the arrests have helped solve 24 cases.

Hyderabad Police Busts International 'OG Ganja' Smuggling Network

Hyderabad Police Busts International 'OG Ganja' Smuggling Network

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Telangana's EAGLE Force, in coordination with Customs and NCB, has dismantled an international 'OG Ganja' smuggling ring operating between Bangkok and India. The operation led to the arrest of a woman junior artist and the seizure of 2.15 kg of cannabis, exposing a larger syndicate that exploits vulnerable women as drug carriers.

Ghaziabad Call Centre Busted For Insurance Fraud

Ghaziabad Call Centre Busted For Insurance Fraud

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation run from a call centre in Ghaziabad, arresting three individuals accused of defrauding people of significant sums through deceptive insurance and government bond investment schemes.

Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi

Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a counterfeit auto parts operation, arresting three individuals for allegedly selling fake switches branded with a well-known auto component manufacturer's name. Raids in Karol Bagh led to the seizure of 10,650 counterfeit switches, believed to be imported and sold as genuine products.

Bengaluru Cyber Command Busts Fake US Call Centre Racket

Bengaluru Cyber Command Busts Fake US Call Centre Racket

Rediff.com21 May 2026

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.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Meerut, Two Arrested

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Meerut, Two Arrested

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal arms factory, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of weapons and manufacturing equipment.

Manipur Forces Seize Opium From Fake Army Officer, Brown Sugar In Separate Bust

Manipur Forces Seize Opium From Fake Army Officer, Brown Sugar In Separate Bust

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Security forces in Manipur seized over 15 kg of opium from a vehicle whose driver was impersonating an Army officer in Senapati district. In a separate incident, police in Churachandpur district arrested a man and confiscated over 3 kg of brown sugar, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh, capable of producing MD valued at Rs 100 crore. The operation prevented the flooding of the market with synthetic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of MD and related equipment.

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Police have dismantled a fraudulent international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals involved in scamming US citizens by impersonating employees of a major e-commerce company.

Odisha Police Bust IPL Betting Racket, Five Apprehended

Odisha Police Bust IPL Betting Racket, Five Apprehended

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Odisha Police busted an IPL betting racket in Rajgangpur, Sundargarh district, arresting five individuals and seizing cash and frozen funds.

Four Arrested In Ferozepur Heroin Smuggling Bust

Four Arrested In Ferozepur Heroin Smuggling Bust

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Police in Ferozepur have busted a heroin smuggling racket, arresting four individuals and recovering 7.85 kg of heroin. The accused were allegedly involved in cross-border narcotics supply and were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler.

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Police busted a fake international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals for defrauding US citizens by posing as employees of a leading e-commerce company.

Rajasthan Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Operation

Rajasthan Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Rajasthan police busted a cross-border smuggling network in Sri Ganganagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing heroin, opium, and illegal arms.

International IPL Betting Racket Busted; Five Arrested

International IPL Betting Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttarakhand STF and Dehradun Police busted an international online betting syndicate and arrested five accused allegedly involved in facilitating betting on IPL matches.

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicates

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicates

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Delhi Police dismantled multiple interstate cyber fraud syndicates in a month-long operation, arresting 35 and bringing 89 offenders to justice. The syndicates were involved in various scams, including digital arrest, investment fraud, and fake dating schemes, with transactions worth nearly Rs 40 crore.

Interstate ATM Theft Racket Busted In Meghalaya

Interstate ATM Theft Racket Busted In Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Police in Meghalaya have busted an interstate ATM theft racket, arresting six individuals in connection with a break-in at a bank ATM in the Ri-Bhoi district.

Delhi Police Busts Fake Mobile Accessories Racket

Delhi Police Busts Fake Mobile Accessories Racket

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Delhi Police dismantled a counterfeit mobile phone accessories manufacturing and packaging operation in central and west Delhi, arresting two individuals involved in selling fake products under well-known brand names.

Two Arrested In Mizoram Drug Bust Worth Crores

Two Arrested In Mizoram Drug Bust Worth Crores

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Mizoram police seized a large consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 19.21 crore in Saitual district, leading to the arrest of two men. The drugs were found concealed in a vehicle travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl.

How Uttar Pradesh STF Busted SSC Exam Rigging Racket

How Uttar Pradesh STF Busted SSC Exam Rigging Racket

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an alleged racket involved in rigging Staff Selection Commission (SSC) online recruitment examinations using proxy servers and dummy candidates, arresting seven people from Greater Noida.

Punjab Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Arrest Four

Punjab Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Arrest Four

Rediff.com18 May 2026

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

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted In Delhi

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG refilling and hoarding racket in Nangloi, seizing 96 domestic gas cylinders, vehicles, and equipment. Three people were arrested for diverting LPG cylinders meant for delivery and illegally refilling and selling them in the open market.

Delhi Police Busts Fake Industrial Bearings Manufacturing Unit

Delhi Police Busts Fake Industrial Bearings Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Delhi Police busted two workshops in Farash Khana involved in manufacturing and selling counterfeit industrial bearings under the trademarks of reputed brands, arresting two individuals and seizing a large quantity of fake bearings and equipment.

ISI-backed terror module planned to attack Jantar Mantar during student protests: Police

ISI-backed terror module planned to attack Jantar Mantar during student protests: Police

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Punjab Police have revealed that an ISI-backed terror module, recently busted, had planned an attack on Delhi's Jantar Mantar during recent student protests. Members of the module, including juveniles, travelled to the site with materials for petrol bombs, but their plan was foiled. Nine accused have been apprehended, and arms and ammunition recovered.

Inter-State Drug Syndicate Busted By Delhi Police

Inter-State Drug Syndicate Busted By Delhi Police

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an inter-state drug syndicate, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin worth approximately Rs 25 lakh in the international market.