News for 'Crime Branch'

How a Fake Magic Trick Led to a Gold Ring Theft and Arrest in Beed

How a Fake Magic Trick Led to a Gold Ring Theft and Arrest in Beed

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man was arrested in Beed for allegedly stealing a gold ring from a person after promising to show him magic. The incident occurred at the Kaij bus stand when the victim was approached by two men who convinced him to remove his ring for a 'miracle'.

Interstate Operation Leads to Arrest of Delhi Murder Suspect

Interstate Operation Leads to Arrest of Delhi Murder Suspect

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 28-year-old man wanted in connection with multiple murder and attempted murder cases following an interstate operation in Dehradun.

Three Arrested in Nuh for Fake Social Media Cyber Frauds

Three Arrested in Nuh for Fake Social Media Cyber Frauds

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nuh Police have arrested three individuals involved in creating fake social media profiles for cyber fraud, recovering fake SIM cards and mobile phones.

Ahmedabad Police Crack Down on T20 World Cup Final Ticket Black-Marketing

Ahmedabad Police Crack Down on T20 World Cup Final Ticket Black-Marketing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Ahmedabad police have arrested two individuals for allegedly selling T20 World Cup final tickets at inflated prices. The suspects were caught during surveillance and found to be selling tickets for three times their original value.

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 38-year-old woman, identified as Paro, who is allegedly the kingpin of a racket targeting women at hospitals and temples, stealing their jewellery and other valuables. She was wanted in multiple cases and had been declared a proclaimed offender.

Crime Branch to investigate Kerala boat mishap

Crime Branch to investigate Kerala boat mishap

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The Kerala Crime Branch will investigate the boat mishap at Thekkadi, in which a tourist boat owned by the Kerala State Tourism Development Corporation capsized on Wednesday, claiming the lives of 41 tourists.State Director General of Police Jacob Punnose told media persons that the Superintendent of Crime Branch (Kottayam) Valsaraj will be the investigating officer in the case. He added that Inspector General of Police R Sreelekha will be in charge of the investigation.

How Delhi Police Busted a Rs 300 Crore Cyber Fraud Syndicate

How Delhi Police Busted a Rs 300 Crore Cyber Fraud Syndicate

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a major international cyber fraud syndicate, arresting the alleged mastermind and 10 others. The syndicate is linked to over 2,000 complaints and scams worth over Rs 300 crore, with connections to international cyber fraud operations in Cambodia.

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The couple-Rajan, 47, and his wife Ambili, 40, natives of Nellimoodu at nearby Neyyattinkara- succumbed to burns at the government medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after they sustained multiple organ failure on Monday.

Mumbai blasts: Crime Branch detains four

Mumbai blasts: Crime Branch detains four

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

The four suspects include two highly qualified professionals.

India's Supreme Court Addresses the Deep-Rooted Issue of Crimes Against Women

India's Supreme Court Addresses the Deep-Rooted Issue of Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the continued prevalence of domestic abuse and crimes against women, highlighting that these issues are symptomatic of a deeper societal problem rooted in patriarchy, despite economic and legal advancements.

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.

Fake Cop Arrested for Cheating Theft Victims in Latur

Fake Cop Arrested for Cheating Theft Victims in Latur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly impersonating a police officer and cheating people by promising to recover stolen property. The accused tracked theft cases in newspapers, used fake documents, and extracted money from victims.

Delhi Police Bust Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket, Arrest Three

Delhi Police Bust Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket, Arrest Three

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit two-wheeler spare parts, seizing fake components and packaging material worth approximately Rs 10 lakh.

Blast outside BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, NIA team rushed

Blast outside BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, NIA team rushed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

An explosion occurred outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, prompting an investigation by police and the National Investigation Agency. A crude device is suspected to have been used, causing damage to a scooter parked nearby.

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 61-year-old man and busted an illegal LPG refilling racket in southwest Delhi's Dabri area, seizing 17 cylinders.

How Pune Police Solved a Contract Killing and Uncovered Two Additional Murders

How Pune Police Solved a Contract Killing and Uncovered Two Additional Murders

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pune police have solved a contract killing case, leading to the discovery of two additional murders and the arrest of two history-sheeters in Khed taluka.

Crime branch to probe Adarsh missing papers case

Crime branch to probe Adarsh missing papers case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

The case pertaining to the theft of key documents in Adarsh Housing Society scam was transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch on Sunday due to seriousness of the issue.

Jewellery Scam Unravelled: Man Arrested, Gold Bars Worth 2.3 Cr Recovered

Jewellery Scam Unravelled: Man Arrested, Gold Bars Worth 2.3 Cr Recovered

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane for allegedly cheating jewellers. Gold bars worth 2.3 crore have been recovered from his possession following a multi-state probe.

Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Hearing Adjourned in Telangana High Court

Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Hearing Adjourned in Telangana High Court

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition related to a case filed by the Assam government over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court will resume hearing on April 10.

HC asks Kerala Cong chief to appear before crime branch in Mavunkal case

HC asks Kerala Cong chief to appear before crime branch in Mavunkal case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Justice Ziyad Rahman AA said that if Sudhakaran is arrested, he shall be released on bail on furnishing a bond of Rs 50,000 with two sureties of the like amount.

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, for allegedly residing illegally in the city. The individuals were taken into custody following a special operation conducted by the Central Crime Branch.

Jundal remanded in Ahmedabad crime branch custody

Jundal remanded in Ahmedabad crime branch custody

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

A local court in Gujarat on Tuesday remanded Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative and key 26/11 handler Abu Jundal in one-day crime branch custody for his alleged involvement in spreading terror to avenge 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Man arrested in Thane for possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh

Man arrested in Thane for possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh. The arrest was made by the Bhiwandi police crime branch, and the accused has been booked under the NDPS Act.

Teesta Setalvad handed over to Ahmedabad crime branch, arrest likely

Teesta Setalvad handed over to Ahmedabad crime branch, arrest likely

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

After her detention on Saturday, she had been taken to the Santacruz police station in Mumbai for informing the local police about her detention.

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police arrested a man for illegally constructing a slum on government land and extorting money from its residents.

Pune Police Officers Face Extortion Charges After Allegedly Framing College Principal

Pune Police Officers Face Extortion Charges After Allegedly Framing College Principal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three police personnel in Pune, including a social media influencer, are accused of extorting a college principal by threatening to falsely implicate him in a sexual harassment case.

Sweet Shop Owner Extortion Case: Two Arrested in Thane

Sweet Shop Owner Extortion Case: Two Arrested in Thane

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Police in Thane have arrested two individuals for allegedly extorting money from a sweets businessman. The suspects were caught accepting a reduced payment as part of the extortion scheme.

Bengaluru Crackdown: 124 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained

Bengaluru Crackdown: 124 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, residing illegally in the city. The operation was part of a larger drive to identify and deport illegal foreign nationals.

Man Arrested in Connection with Hotel Robbery and Vandalism in Delhi

Man Arrested in Connection with Hotel Robbery and Vandalism in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man wanted in connection with a dacoity and vandalism incident at a hotel in Delhi's Palam village area last year.

Rival Gangs Clash in Nanded, Leaving Three Dead

Rival Gangs Clash in Nanded, Leaving Three Dead

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three people were killed in Nanded, Maharashtra, after a violent clash between two rival gangs. Police have detained five individuals in connection with the incident, which involved daggers and sharp weapons.

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Police in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh have ordered a fresh investigation into a 2005 double murder case where a listed gangster and five others were named as accused.

Controversy dogs Mumbai Crime Branch

Controversy dogs Mumbai Crime Branch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Faridabad Woman Killed Over Land Compensation Dispute

Faridabad Woman Killed Over Land Compensation Dispute

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 65-year-old woman in Faridabad was allegedly murdered by her son and daughter-in-law over a dispute regarding land compensation money.

High Court Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Kathua Rape-Murder Mastermind

High Court Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Kathua Rape-Murder Mastermind

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea from Sanji Ram, the mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua, refusing to suspend his life sentence.

Meerut Police Bust GST Fraud Ring, One Arrested

Meerut Police Bust GST Fraud Ring, One Arrested

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Meerut police have uncovered a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud involving crores of rupees, leading to the arrest of one individual. The investigation revealed a network of fake firms used to illegally claim input tax credits, causing significant losses to the government.

Expired Food, Cosmetics Racket Busted in Delhi; One Arrested

Expired Food, Cosmetics Racket Busted in Delhi; One Arrested

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police busted a racket involving the tampering and sale of expired food and cosmetic products, arresting one man allegedly involved in altering expiry dates and reselling the goods as fresh stock.

Faridabad Woman Killed by Son and Daughter-in-Law Over Land Compensation

Faridabad Woman Killed by Son and Daughter-in-Law Over Land Compensation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 65-year-old woman in Faridabad was allegedly murdered by her son and daughter-in-law over a dispute regarding land compensation money. Police have arrested the daughter-in-law, who confessed to the crime, while the son remains at large.

Kasab verdict an important milestone: Mumbai crime branch

Kasab verdict an important milestone: Mumbai crime branch

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Mumbai Crime Branch, which probed the 26/11 terror attack case, on Wednesday termed as an "important milestone" the Supreme Court verdict upholding death sentence of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab.

Crime Branch may book Sreesanth in fresh case

Crime Branch may book Sreesanth in fresh case

Rediff.com18 May 2013

In fresh trouble for pacer Sreesanth, Mumbai police's crime branch may book him in a spot fixing case registered by it and seek his custodial interrogation, Joint Commissioner (Crime) Himanshu Roy said.