News for 'Crime Branch of Delhi Police'

Police search on in Faridabad to unearth Muzammil's links

Police search on in Faridabad to unearth Muzammil's links

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Police in Faridabad continue their investigation into a suspected terror module after a large quantity of explosives was found in rented rooms. The probe is also examining potential links to a recent blast near Delhi's Red Fort.

Ukraine accuses Russia of 'disinformation operation' in India

Ukraine accuses Russia of 'disinformation operation' in India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

In an official statement, the embassy criticised remarks by the Russian foreign ministry, alleging that Moscow was attempting to manipulate information and interfere in India's internal processes.

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Deepak 'Boxer', one of the most wanted fugitives in India who was nabbed by the police authorities in Mexico, was brought to New Delhi on Wednesday, officials said.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

Hardeep killed brother Ponty Chadha: Delhi police

Hardeep killed brother Ponty Chadha: Delhi police

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Hardeep Chadha was named in a charge sheet filed by the Delhi Police for causing the death of his elder brother and liquor baron Ponty in a shoot out at a farmhouse here in November last year.

Hadi's party rejects police chargesheet, warns of stir

Hadi's party rejects police chargesheet, warns of stir

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Slain Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's party rejects the police chargesheet in his murder case, accusing the state machinery of involvement. The party warns of potential retaliation if justice is not served, alleging a broader conspiracy beyond the individuals charged.

Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi police arrest key accused in Bengal

Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi police arrest key accused in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The accused has been identified as Farid alias Neetu, and is being brought to New Delhi.

How Delhi police busted fake PMO website

How Delhi police busted fake PMO website

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A 43-year-old man has been arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly being the mastermind behind a fake website of the Prime Minister's Office as sleuths claimed to have busted a racket operating fake government web portals.

Firing outside actor Disha Patani's home, Goldy Brar claims responsibility

Firing outside actor Disha Patani's home, Goldy Brar claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

According to the screenshots of his message circulating online, Brar stated that the firing was a protest against the alleged comments made by Disha and her sister about two religious figures: Sant Premanand Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya.

Delhi police registers cheating case against Bedi

Delhi police registers cheating case against Bedi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Delhi Police on Sunday slapped a case of cheating against Kiran Bedi for allegedly misappropriating funds meant for her NGOs in line with a court's directive, but the activist claimed she has "sound evidence and endurance" to deal with the FIR.

Being targeted for Red Fort Blast, say Kashmiri students

Being targeted for Red Fort Blast, say Kashmiri students

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) alleges that Kashmiri students are facing profiling, eviction, and intimidation in northern states after the Red Fort blast in Delhi, urging Prime Minister Modi to intervene.

Delhi Police to probe Pendse's assets

Delhi Police to probe Pendse's assets

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Delhi Police have launched an investigation to identify the properties and bank accounts of former Tata Finance Ltd managing director D S Pendse who has been arrested for alleged "misappropriation

Delhi police search homes of Wire's editors on BJP leader's complaint

Delhi police search homes of Wire's editors on BJP leader's complaint

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Delhi police on Monday searched the houses of The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and deputy editor M K Venu in connection with a now retracted story related to the BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya, officials said.

Goa nightclub fire: Owners denied relief, MEA may revoke passports

Goa nightclub fire: Owners denied relief, MEA may revoke passports

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to give any interim protection from arrest to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the ill-fated Goa nightclub who fled to Thailand, as their partner was held in connection with the fire incident that killed 25 people last weekend.

Swamy questioned by Delhi police over provocative article

Swamy questioned by Delhi police over provocative article

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

The Delhi police had, on October 3, registered a case of spreading enmity between communities against Swamy for his remarks suggesting revoking of voting rights of Muslims

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Two active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang, allegedly involved in firing outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani's residence in Bareilly, were shot dead in an encounter near Tronica City in Ghaziabad. The encounter was carried out in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell and Special Task Forces of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested 2 more persons in connection with the corporate espionage case.

Delhi Police smashes prostitution ring; 6 held

Delhi Police smashes prostitution ring; 6 held

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

A senior police official said the gang was smashed in Greater Kailash-II on Sunday evening by Delhi Police's Crime Branch following a tip off.

Delhi police registers case against Zee News

Delhi police registers case against Zee News

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The Delhi police has registered a case against Zee News for allegedly showing forged annexure of a CAG report on coal block allocation, a charge dismissed by the channel as a 'figment of imagination, mala fide and oppressive'.

Delhi police begin 'parallel probe' into kidnap

Delhi police begin 'parallel probe' into kidnap

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Delhi Police have begun a 'parallel investigation' into the sensational abduction of a top businessman's son in neighbouring Noida taking into view the possibility of the kidnappers sneaking into the capital.

Delhi Police files FIR against Sena MP for assaulting AI staffer

Delhi Police files FIR against Sena MP for assaulting AI staffer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Barred from flying, Gaikwad has to take a train to travel to Mumbai.

Cash-for-vote: 'Delhi police trying to save govt'

Cash-for-vote: 'Delhi police trying to save govt'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Sohail Hindustani, arrested for his alleged role in the cash-for-vote scam, on Thursday claimed before a court here that Delhi Police was trying to save the Congress party and the government. He alleged that crime branch of the Delhi police want to change the course of investigation by falsely terming him as "master orchestra" of the conspiracy.

2 UP men duped of Rs 4.5L with fake jobs, stranded in Russia

2 UP men duped of Rs 4.5L with fake jobs, stranded in Russia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

On July 1, both victims were first sent to Kazakhstan and later transported to Omsk, Russia, where they were abandoned. "There were no jobs, no accommodation and they had to survive for days without proper food and shelter," a senior officer said.

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Delhi police arrest 3 more for Jahangirpuri violence, total detentions 30

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has arrested three more people in connection with the communal clashes in Jahangirpuri, including a key "conspirator and executor" who was nabbed from West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.

Two Hadi murder suspects fled to India, claims B'desh; Delhi denies

Two Hadi murder suspects fled to India, claims B'desh; Delhi denies

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Two primary suspects in the murder of Inquilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi have fled Bangladesh and are believed to be in India, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police. The suspects allegedly crossed into Meghalaya with assistance. Bangladesh is working with Indian authorities for their arrest and extradition.

Serial killer 'Doctor Death', who fed victims to crocodiles, arrested

Serial killer 'Doctor Death', who fed victims to crocodiles, arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2025

An Ayurveda practitioner-turned-criminal, 67-year-old Devender Sharma was convicted in multiple murder cases and was notorious for dumping his victims' bodies in the crocodile-infested waters of Hazara Canal at Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh.

In EC bribe case, Dinakaran asked to appear before Delhi Police on Saturday

In EC bribe case, Dinakaran asked to appear before Delhi Police on Saturday

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Assistant Commissioner Sanjay and another official served the summons to Dinakaran at his Besant Nagar residence.

Following gangsters' profile? Police is watching you

Following gangsters' profile? Police is watching you

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The Delhi Police has announced that it will be monitoring the social media activity of gangsters and criminals, including those who like, share, or follow their posts and profiles. The police will be creating lists of those who follow gangsters and will be investigating their associations. They will also be monitoring social media profiles for individuals who post pictures or videos with firearms. The police are concerned that gangsters are targeting juveniles and young people for recruitment and are urging parents to monitor their children's online activity.

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

A team of Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday visited Finance Minister Atishi's residence and served her a notice in connection with allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party was attempting to 'poach' Aam Aadmi Party MLAs.

Cash-for-votes scam: Delhi police grills Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes scam: Delhi police grills Amar Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh on Friday appeared before the Delhi Police for questioning in the cash-for-vote scam.

Delhi police issues lookout notice against Dinakaran

Delhi police issues lookout notice against Dinakaran

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Dinakaran said how could he flee the country when his passport 'is in court' for 20 years.

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani's remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims, citing the Al Falah University case, have sparked a row with the BJP, who accused him of supporting terrorists.

Karol Bagh fire: Delhi Police nabs hotel owner

Karol Bagh fire: Delhi Police nabs hotel owner

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Seventeen people, including a child, were killed and 11 were injured after a massive fire broke out in Hotel Arpit Palace, a five-storeyed hotel in central Delhi's Karol Bagh area in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Delhi police need 3 more months to grill Abu Jundal

Delhi police need 3 more months to grill Abu Jundal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

26/11 handler Abu Jundal has been in custody of the Delhi police's special cell since June 21, but insiders say that his 'real' interrogation is yet to begin. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Delhi: Police unearth major corporate fraud

Delhi: Police unearth major corporate fraud

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

The Delhi police unearthed a multi-crore corporate fraud and arrested the kingpin of the racket, a hotelier who allegedly cheated as many as six major banks in Delhi by extracting loans furnishing forged documents.

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The national capital witnessed the worst riots in last three decades this week, with allegations of police acting as mute spectators when angry mobs ran riot on the streets of northeast Delhi.

Delhi police, Truecaller to ink pact for protecting people from cyber frauds

Delhi police, Truecaller to ink pact for protecting people from cyber frauds

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

In addition to educating Delhiites and holding a joint awareness campaign against cyber frauds, Truecaller will also display official numbers of the Delhi police representatives on the app's government directory services.

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Rediff.com31 May 2020

A Delhi Police spokesperson said that nearly 500 personnel have tested positive for the deadly virus so far.

Bassi's parting shot: 'Delhi police's functional autonomy is sacrosanct'

Bassi's parting shot: 'Delhi police's functional autonomy is sacrosanct'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The top cop said it is a 'misunderstanding' that the Delhi Police works under political pressure.