News for 'Crime Branch'

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The juvenile's father had called the doctor and offered him allurements to replace the blood samples, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed at a press conference.

FIR under anti-terror law against Sharjil Imam for comments on Assam

FIR under anti-terror law against Sharjil Imam for comments on Assam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Sharjil Imam came to limelight during the ongoing protests against the CAA in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, for his alleged remarks threatening to 'cut-off' Assam from rest of India.

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

No attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a local mosque in Jahangirpuri, police said.

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

When they did not get any reply from their handlers, they made their own plan and hired a taxi for Didwana and further took a bus, a train and another taxi to move to Hisar, then Manali and finally reach Chandigarh, the official added.

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

One person has been detained in Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged threat and extortion call received by filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, police said on Thursday.

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday warned of legal action against Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her social media post, in which she accused the saffron party-led government in the state of indulging in corruption.

Mumbai blasts: Court orders police to provide security to approver

Mumbai blasts: Court orders police to provide security to approver

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The court directed the police to provide sufficient security to the applicant and his family members as contemplated under the Witness Protection and Security Act as early as possible.

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

In Louis Berger bribery case, former Goa CM says he's innocent

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Digambar Kamat has been summoned by the Crime Branch to appear before it on Wednesday in connection with the case.

Kathua rape victim sank into coma due to overdose of sedatives: Forensic experts

Kathua rape victim sank into coma due to overdose of sedatives: Forensic experts

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The crime branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, probing the gang rape-and-murder case, sent a sample of her viscera to a forensic laboratory earlier this month to examine the effect of "mannar" candies (believed to be local cannabis) and Epitril 0.5 mg tablets, administered to the girl by her captors.

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

According to Delhi Fire Services officials, they received a call about the blast at 5:45 pm and it was transferred from the Delhi Police PCR (police control room).

Tarun Tejpal sent to 6-day police custody, grilled for 5 hours

Tarun Tejpal sent to 6-day police custody, grilled for 5 hours

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal was remanded in police custody for six days on Sunday, a day after being arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman colleague.

Ambani bomb scare: NIA arrests senior cop Sachin Waze after 12-hr grilling

Ambani bomb scare: NIA arrests senior cop Sachin Waze after 12-hr grilling

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Mumbai Police officer Sachin Waze Saturday night after questioning him for 12 hours over the recovery of an explosive-laden vehicle near the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, an agency spokesperson said.

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, hit out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying agencies are targeting those who raised their voice against the ruling party.

Tehelka case: Goa Police to file charge sheet by Feb 5

Tehelka case: Goa Police to file charge sheet by Feb 5

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The charge sheet against Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal in connection with the sexual assault case would be filed by next week.

Court extends Hardik Patel's police custody

Court extends Hardik Patel's police custody

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel's police custody was on Sunday extended by two more days till November 3 by an Ahmedabad court in an alleged case of sedition and waging war against the government.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

CBI forms 10-member SIT to investigate Manipur violence

CBI forms 10-member SIT to investigate Manipur violence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has formed a 10-member special investigation team (SIT) under a DIG-rank officer to probe six cases related to the Manipur violence referred to it by the state government, officials said on Friday.

Cops take Mumbai gang rape accused back to crime spot

Cops take Mumbai gang rape accused back to crime spot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The five accused arrested in connection with the gang rape of 23-year-old photojournalist were on Wednesday taken to Shakti Mills compound in Mumbai to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the crime.

Delhi police question Covid hero Srinivas BV

Delhi police question Covid hero Srinivas BV

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas BV on Friday said the Delhi police's crime branch questioned him about the assistance being provided by him to people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The CBI story: How Ishrat Jahan and others were KILLED

The CBI story: How Ishrat Jahan and others were KILLED

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Gujarat Crime Branch officials had fired 70 rounds using their automatic and semi-automatic weapons at Ishrat Jahan and three others during the alleged fake encounter nine years ago.

ISIS sympathisers to strike Mumbai during Ramzan?

ISIS sympathisers to strike Mumbai during Ramzan?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The Mumbai Commissioner of Police has sent out a letter to all Crime Branch units asking them to be on alert during Ramzan. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Delhi police crack robbery at Sonam's home

Delhi police crack robbery at Sonam's home

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A nurse working at actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's Delhi residence was arrested along with her husband for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 2.4 crore in February.

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Vaze is not Osama, wait till probe is over: Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Facing heat over Assistant Police Inspector Vaze's alleged link to Hiran's mysterious death, the government earlier in the day announced his transfer from the Mumbai crime branch.

Mukesh, Nita left terror-stricken by Antilia bomb incident, NIA tells court

Mukesh, Nita left terror-stricken by Antilia bomb incident, NIA tells court

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The agency filed an affidavit opposing the bail plea of dismissed police officer Sachin Waze, a prime accused in the cases related to the Antilia bomb scare and subsequent killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

3 Mumbaikars 'held captive' in Myanmar after being lured with IT jobs: Police

3 Mumbaikars 'held captive' in Myanmar after being lured with IT jobs: Police

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The victims were promised IT sector jobs in Thailand by an agent.

Day after Congress releases first list, Gehlot's OSD meets Pilot

Day after Congress releases first list, Gehlot's OSD meets Pilot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

"The Congress is "going to (fight) the election with unity" and it will win the polls," Sharma said after the meeting at Pilot's Civil Lines residence that lasted for nearly half an hour.

Gujarat RTI activist injured, son killed by illegal sand mining accused

Gujarat RTI activist injured, son killed by illegal sand mining accused

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A 24-year-old man was killed and his father, a Right to Information activist, was grievously injured after a man accused of illegal sand mining allegedly rammed their scooter with his SUV in Gujarat's Kutch district.

IPL racket: Bookie arrested, remanded in police custody

IPL racket: Bookie arrested, remanded in police custody

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Alleged bookie Kishore Badlani was arrested by the Mumbai police in the IPL betting scandal and remanded in police custody till June 6 by a local court.

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Goa Police on Thursday conducted searches at the residence of former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and in other places in the state in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Former Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat has now been charged with disappearance of evidence in Louis Berger bribery case in addition to various sections of Prevention of Corruption of Act and IPC.

Yoga guru detained in BSP leader's murder case

Yoga guru detained in BSP leader's murder case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

A yoga guru has been detained by the Delhi crime branch in connection with the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party leader Deepak Bhardwaj, officials said in Indore.

CCTV footage of assault on Mum cop unclear: Minister

CCTV footage of assault on Mum cop unclear: Minister

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

The crime branch's probe into the assault on a police officer inside the Maharashtra assembly premises by members of Legislative Assembly has hit a roadblock after the Government said the CCTV footage of the incident was inconclusive and those involved in the attack have not been clearly identified.

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Here are some of the controversies, which cast a shadow on Indian sport as the athletes prepared for the Asian Games.

Absconding convict of Guj riot case nabbed in Maharashtra

Absconding convict of Guj riot case nabbed in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

City police's crime branch on Thursday arrested an absconding convict of 2002 Naroda Patiya massacre case.

Ishrat Jahan encounter: CBI arrests Gujarat police officer

Ishrat Jahan encounter: CBI arrests Gujarat police officer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Gujarat police officer G L Singhal in connection with the alleged fake encounter of 19-year old student Ishrat Jahan by a team of Ahmedabad crime branch officers in 2004.

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Mumbai police has received text messages warning of a '26/11-like' attack on the city from a phone number with Pakistan's country code and a person has been detained in this connection, officials said on Saturday.

Maha ATS chief deposes in Grover murder case

Maha ATS chief deposes in Grover murder case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Rakesh Maria on Tuesday deposed as a defence witness before a sessions court in Mumbai in the infamous television executive Neeraj Grover murder case.

Mumbai cops to question Delhi-based bookie in betting case

Mumbai cops to question Delhi-based bookie in betting case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Seeking custody of bookie Ashwin Agarwal alias Tinku Delhi, arrested earlier by Delhi Police, Mumbai Police's crime branch told the local court that it wanted to find out whether he had links with IPL players other than Ajit Chandila.

Mumbai court extends Meiyappan's police remand till May 31

Mumbai court extends Meiyappan's police remand till May 31

Rediff.com29 May 2013

A Mumbai court on Wednesday extended the police custody of Chennai Super Kings team owner Gurunath Meiyappan till May 31 after it was told by the city crime branch that it wants to confront him and actor Vindoo Randhawa, arrested in the Indian Premier League betting scandal, with a Chennai hotelier, also suspected of involvement in the case.