The investigation into the death of a student at a private dental college in Kannur, Kerala, has been handed over to the state Crime Branch following allegations of harassment and a statewide protest.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested a man allegedly involved in a 2021 murder-robbery case in Chhattisgarh. The suspect, Ajaykumar alias Laxmisagar alias Kimtishree Rajnarayan Mishra, was wanted for the murder of Shakuntala Devi.
One FIR alleges that the institution lured students into admissions by falsely claiming a UGC 12B certificate on its official website, while the second FIR pertains to the university accepting admissions despite its National Assessment and Accreditation Council accreditation having expired in 2018.
A gang of armed robbers targeted a State Bank of India branch in Surat, Gujarat, looting Rs 50 lakh in cash after threatening staff and customers.
Assets Worth Rs 40 Lakh Seized
The Mumbai Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate cases of alleged fake birth certificates obtained through forged documents in the city.
Encounter specialist Daya Nayak is reportedly leading the investigation.
A criminal with 50 cases registered against him in Maharashtra and Gujarat has been arrested by the Beed crime branch for alleged burglary at a mobile shop.
The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu, has registered a fraud case against a man accused of deceiving a complainant by promising overseas employment for his son.
Two individuals have been apprehended in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Rs 50 lakh robbery at a State Bank of India branch in Surat.
Goa police have formed teams to trace right-wing activist Gautam Khattar after his remarks against St Francis Xavier created a stir. Complaints have been filed against Khattar in multiple locations across Goa.
Delhi Police have arrested a rewardee and proclaimed offender who had been evading capture for 14 years in connection with a 2012 robbery-cum-abduction case in Dwarka South.
Four individuals have been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly running an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. Police seized property and cash worth approximately Rs 13.73 lakh.
Gurugram police have arrested three individuals for allegedly robbing a passenger in an auto-rickshaw after offering him a lift. The incident occurred on April 10 when the victim was waiting for an auto-rickshaw outside the IFSC building in Sector 66. The accused, identified as Irfan, Sohail, and Ruksana, have been arrested by the crime branch.
Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.
The Delhi Police's Crime Branch will investigate the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises that left two BJP MPs injured. An FIR was registered against Gandhi after a BJP complaint accused him of physical assault and incitement. Police will also investigate a separate complaint filed by the Congress, accusing BJP MPs of misbehaving with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the Parliament gates following the incident.
Gurugram police demolished an illegal property belonging to a criminal, Narendra alias Pawwa, in Budhera village as part of a crackdown on land mafias.
Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by Goa police for alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, has been arrested in Himachal Pradesh. The arrest follows a non-bailable warrant and a search operation after Khattar's speech sparked controversy.
Odisha CID arrests a man from New Delhi for allegedly duping a Bhubaneswar resident of over Rs 2 crore in a cyber fraud case.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized banned tobacco products worth Rs 2.45 lakh from a shop in Rajuri Navgan following a tip-off. One person was detained, and a case is being registered.
A joint operation between Uttar Pradesh STF and Mumbai Police has led to the arrest of a suspect involved in the firing incident at Rohit Shetty's residence, allegedly linked to extortion attempts by the Shubham Lonkar gang.
The Mumbai Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate cases involving alleged bogus birth certificates obtained through forged documents in the city. The city's civic authorities have found that more than 87,000 bogus birth certificates were allegedly issued between 2024 and 2026 by manipulating official records.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly murdering a youth in his sleep, suspecting him of killing his brother. The accused confessed to the crime, citing revenge as the motive.
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has successfully traced and returned over 100 lost or stolen mobile phones to their owners through coordinated efforts.
The Odisha Crime Branch's special task force (STF) has been appointed as the nodal investigating agency to coordinate with Delhi Police regarding a Bhubaneswar-based man's suspected links with a terror outfit. The 22-year-old man was arrested for alleged anti-national activities, and the STF will investigate all possible angles, including social links, financial status, and potential sharing of national security information.
A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state gang promising high investment returns. The gang also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman. Police have registered a case and handed it over to the Mumbai Crime Branch for further investigation.
A 42-year-old police constable in Beed district, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide at his residence. The cause of death is under investigation.
Delhi Police arrested two alleged members of the Narender gang near Bhalswa Lake and recovered illegal firearms from them.
Gurugram Police demolished illegal encroachments on government land in Pataudi, allegedly constructed by associates of jailed gangster Kaushal Chaudhary, as part of an ongoing effort to dismantle criminal networks' financial support.
Six foreign women have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly soliciting men for prostitution in a public place. The arrests were made by the Women Protection Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) after a tip-off.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested a man for allegedly possessing a country-made pistol following a tip-off and subsequent raid on his eatery.
A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state criminal gang in a cheating and extortion case. The gang, which included members from Mumbai, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman.
Telangana's newly appointed DGP C V Anand announced that the state police will implement measures to address cyber crimes, drug issues, and road accidents, involving district-level officials. He also mentioned reviewing the phone-tapping case linked to the previous BRS regime and prioritising rehabilitation programmes for surrendered Naxals.
A District Forest Officer in Tripura is under investigation after a large sum of cash was recovered at Agartala railway station from a relative, leading to a raid on the officer's residence.
Thane police arrested 23 people, including two foreign nationals, and seized narcotics worth nearly 1.4 crore during a week-long anti-drug campaign.
Nuh Police have arrested three individuals involved in creating fake social media profiles for cyber fraud, recovering fake SIM cards and mobile phones.
The wife of Fransisco Pacheco was questioned by the Crime Branch on Saturday in connection with the death of his friend, even as the former Goa minister and his close aide Lyndon Monteiro remained absconding for the sixth day. "We had made an application that a lawyer be allowed to accompany her, which was refused by the Crime Branch," said her lawyer Yatish Naik. Sources said Viola was asked about the relations between the deceased Nadia Torrado and Pacheco.
Two women, accused of the 2016 murder and robbery of an elderly woman in Kannur, Kerala, have been arrested after nearly a decade on the run. The suspects were apprehended in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, following an extensive investigation by the Crime Branch.
Goa Police have issued a Look Out Circular against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar for alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier and arrested his brother in Uttarakhand. The arrest follows widespread condemnation and protests over Khattar's remarks at an event in Goa.
Two women, accused of the 2016 murder and robbery of an elderly woman in Kannur, Kerala, have been arrested after nearly a decade on the run. The suspects, identified as Parveen Banu and Sakkeena Fathima, were apprehended in Madhya Pradesh after an extensive investigation by the Crime Branch.
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