News for 'Crime Branch of Delhi Police'

Gang rapes in Mumbai: 10 a year, 59 since 2009

Gang rapes in Mumbai: 10 a year, 59 since 2009

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

An RTI query has revealed shocking data on gang rapes in the city considered safe for women!

Navneet Kalra fails to get protection from arrest

Navneet Kalra fails to get protection from arrest

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Additional Sessions Judge Sumit Dass also placed his anticipatory bail before the District and Sessions Judge which will now decide which court will hear the plea on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base, security was on Saturday stepped up in the national capital and several states. Security has been beefed up at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations.

Sandalwood drug racket: Actor Ragini Dwivedi arrested

Sandalwood drug racket: Actor Ragini Dwivedi arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The CCB had raided Ragini Dwivedi's residence early Friday morning after obtaining a search warrant from a court, a police officer said.

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The three-year-old girl who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances last Sunday evening from India Gate was found a week later in West Delhi's Janakpuri area under equally dramatic sequence of events.

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Rathi, who hailed from Delhi, had died of multiple organ failure after Panwar allegedly threw acid on her in May 2013.

Delhi HC slams cops for failure to trace missing JNU student

Delhi HC slams cops for failure to trace missing JNU student

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Najeeb went missing from JNU's Mahi-Mandvi hostel on October 15 allegedly after an on-campus scuffle between him and some members of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad. The ABVP has denied involvement in his disappearance.

Sharjeel Imam gets bail in sedition case over Jamia riots, will stay in jail

Sharjeel Imam gets bail in sedition case over Jamia riots, will stay in jail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to former JNU student Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case in which he was accused of instigating the Jamia riots in New Delhi in 2019.

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

'Why was Waze Param Bir Singh's blue eyed boy?'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Singh is complaining that politicians are summoning Waze after bypassing him.' 'But Singh is himself undermining the hierarchy within his force by interacting directly with Waze.'

Marital discord led wife murder Rohit Shekhar, says police

Marital discord led wife murder Rohit Shekhar, says police

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The arrest comes after the Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Sunday took Apoorva, a maid and a servant to an undisclosed location for interrogation in connection with Shekhar's death.

Asaram's sharp-shooter wanted to procure AK-47

Asaram's sharp-shooter wanted to procure AK-47

Rediff.com24 May 2016

He is now in the custody of Rajasthan Police for further probe, city Crime Branch's Assistant Commissioner of Police K N Patel said on Monday.

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the police had initiated action in the case.

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Delhi police's Special Cell has lodged an FIR under sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and sections of the IPC dealing with sedition to investigate the violence at Red Fort in Delhi on January 26.

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The account turned bad before Chaudhari took over as SBI chairman and the asset was sold to AARC following an open bidding process, months after Chaudhari retired, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Acid attack: 'Jealous' neighbour held for Preeti Rathi's death

Acid attack: 'Jealous' neighbour held for Preeti Rathi's death

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Nine months after the acid attack on a Delhi resident in Mumbai that claimed her life, her neighbour was arrested for allegedly carrying out the crime as he was jealous of her career growth, police said on Friday.

My face today is the face of Bastar's fight: Soni Sori

My face today is the face of Bastar's fight: Soni Sori

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Tribal rights activist Soni Sori, who was attacked with an acid-like chemical in Chhattisgarh last month, has said that the condition of her face is reflective of the fight in Naxal-hit Bastar area.

Terror threat to Gujarat, metros too on alert

Terror threat to Gujarat, metros too on alert

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Security was beefed up following a terror alert that said some terrorist have entered the state through Kutch. NSG teams have been sent to Gujarat from Delhi following intelligence inputs, police sources said.

IPL betting: Mumbai cops arrest key bookie Shobhan Mehta

IPL betting: Mumbai cops arrest key bookie Shobhan Mehta

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Mumbai police on Friday arrested big-time bookie Shobhan Mehta in connection with the IPL betting case after picking up him from Goa. The latest arrest takes the number of arrests in the case to 17.

'Tharoor and my sister were madly in love with each other'

'Tharoor and my sister were madly in love with each other'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Sunanda Pushkar's brother Rajesh, a serving colonel in Indian Army, on Saturday came out in strong defence of Union minister Shashi Tharoor, saying it was "unimaginable" that he could harm Sunanda.

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned Deputy National Security Advisor and former Intelligence Bureau chief Nehchal Sandhu in connection with Sadiq Jamal encounter in 2003 by the Gujarat crime branch.

CBI carried out biased probe, says Najeeb's mother

CBI carried out biased probe, says Najeeb's mother

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Nafees said she will now appeal to the Supreme Court. She also appealed to all mothers "who have faced the pain of losing their children" to march to Parliament Street on October 15.

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with sensational murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had filed a plea before the Gujarat high court against illegal mining in Gir forests.

Mumbai court drops MCOCA charges in IM terror email case

Mumbai court drops MCOCA charges in IM terror email case

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

In a major setback to the Mumbai police, a court here today dropped the charges under stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against the 23 persons arrested for having links with terrorist group Indian Mujahideen.

Charges against Umar Khalid pertain to umbrella conspiracy: Court

Charges against Umar Khalid pertain to umbrella conspiracy: Court

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The court framed charges against Aam Aadmi Party leader Tahir Hussain and 10 others in the case.

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

In what could be the biggest cash heist in the national capital, the driver of a cash transit van allegedly fled with around Rs 22.5 crore from southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area on Thursday.

CBSE paper leak: 3 staffers of Himachal school held

CBSE paper leak: 3 staffers of Himachal school held

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The three accused were brought to the national capital from Una and after questioning they were arrested, the officer said.

Woman officer was harassed during Tis Hazari clash

Woman officer was harassed during Tis Hazari clash

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Police are probing both the cases and efforts are on to trace the missing 9mm pistol, they said.

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

Court asks cops to hand over parts of Markaz to Saad's family

Court asks cops to hand over parts of Markaz to Saad's family

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Gurmohina Kaur gave five days to the investigating agencies to inspect the premises before it is handed over to Saad's family. The court was hearing an application filed by Saad's mother Khalida seeking unlocking of the premises where they resided.

Cops file chargesheet in Rohit Shekhar murder case

Cops file chargesheet in Rohit Shekhar murder case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Apoorva Shukla, a 35-year-old lawyer, has been charged under Section 302, which pertains to murder and is punishable with death or life imprisonment, according to the chargesheet.

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Two cases have been registered in the paper leak incident so far. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has questioned nearly 60 people, including students and tutors, in this connection.

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The ministry of home affairs in its advisory on December 28 had advised states and Union Territories that they can impose local restrictions, including night curfew, based on their assessment of the situation to contain the spread of COVID-19.

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Gautam, a former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batsman, was earlier on Thursday arrested by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch along with Abrar Kazi for allegedly accepting money to spot-fix in the scandal-ridden Karnataka Premier League (KPL).

Sunanda death due to poisoning, doctors say in fresh report

Sunanda death due to poisoning, doctors say in fresh report

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A team of AIIMS doctors has submitted a fresh report to police on the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of former Union minister Shashi Tharoor, maintaining that she died of poisoning.

Mumbai: Rapists threatened girl, forced her to clean up

Mumbai: Rapists threatened girl, forced her to clean up

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Mumbai police, who are probing the gang rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist, have claimed that the culprits had forced the victim to clean up the crime scene at the desolate Shakti Mills compound in Mumbai.

Websites selling sex toys under lens

Websites selling sex toys under lens

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Four websites, including Flipkart, may be blocked if the govt feels they're maintaining objectionable content.

Being made a scapegoat: Sachin Waze tells court

Being made a scapegoat: Sachin Waze tells court

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

I went to the NIA office on my own and was arrested, the police officer said, adding he had not confessed to anything.

Mumbai police release sketches of 5 accused in gang rape case

Mumbai police release sketches of 5 accused in gang rape case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A day after the photojournalist, who was working as an intern with an English magazine, was gangraped allegedly by five men, a special squad has been formed by the local police as well as by the Crime Branch to probe the case

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh was among those questioned. Ghosh is among the 7 out of the total 9 suspects, who are from Left-leaning student organisations while two suspects are from the ABVP. The ABVP also released eight videos in support of their claims and demanded a detailed investigation.