News for 'Crime Branch'

Ghatkopar blast: Cops remanded in custody

Ghatkopar blast: Cops remanded in custody

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

They have been booked for murder (Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code) and causing disappearance of evidence (Section 201 IPC).

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday asked the police not to take any action against actor Dileep, in connection with a new case registered against him and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers probing the sexual assault of an actress back in 2017, till January 14.

Cops prepare sketches of suspects

Cops prepare sketches of suspects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

The sketches are unlikely to be released to public to maintain confidentiality of the probe.

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Justice A S Gadkari directed the police to file its affidavit by July 29 in response to a petition submitted by Kundra, 45, challenging his arrest in the case.

8 arrested in Gujarat over 'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao' posters

8 arrested in Gujarat over 'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao' posters

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The AAP has launched a nationwide poster campaign with slogans like "Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao" in 22 states, said AAP's state convener Gopal Rai on Thursday.

Kathua rape-and-murder was a plan to drive nomads out: Official

Kathua rape-and-murder was a plan to drive nomads out: Official

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

An accused in the rape-and-murder case, who was earlier said to be a juvenile, is over 19 years old, the official said, quoting medical reports.

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

This is a first chargesheet against Singh, who is facing multiple cases of extortion.

Ashish Mishra refuses to cooperate, arrested after 11 hours of grilling

Ashish Mishra refuses to cooperate, arrested after 11 hours of grilling

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Ashish Mishra 'Monu', son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra 'Teni', was arrested on Saturday night after over 11 hours of questioning in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence which left eight people, including four farmers, dead.

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.

Delhi policemen freed terrorist for Rs 5 lakh?

Delhi policemen freed terrorist for Rs 5 lakh?

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Three Delhi policemen have been attached to district lines after it was found that they allegedly let off a suspected Bhindranwale Tigers Force terrorist after allegedly taking money from him.

2 Maharashtra MLAs charged for assaulting cop

2 Maharashtra MLAs charged for assaulting cop

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Three months after two legislators allegedly assaulted a police officer inside the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly premises, the crime branch has filed 130-page chargesheet against them.

2002 Akshardham temple attack mastermind held

2002 Akshardham temple attack mastermind held

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

It was alleged that he had planned the terror attack and helped Lashkar-e-Tayiba in carrying it out.

Another girl student dies by suicide in TN

Another girl student dies by suicide in TN

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

A class 12 girl student of a government aided school near Tiruvallur was found dead on Monday on the premises of the institution-run hostel, the police said.

Ash's voice sample recorded

Ash's voice sample recorded

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Crime Branch Deputy Commissioner of Police Dhananjay Kamalakar of denied there was any such move.

Court asks cops to give unedited CCTV footage to Tejpal

Court asks cops to give unedited CCTV footage to Tejpal

Rediff.com3 May 2014

A Panaji court on Saturday asked the Goa government to hand over unedited portion of CCTV footage of the area near a lift in a hotel to senior journalist Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague last year.

10 injured in low-intensity IED blast in Bengaluru, UAPA invoked

10 injured in low-intensity IED blast in Bengaluru, UAPA invoked

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A low intensity bomb blast at a popular eatery in Bengaluru on Friday left 10 people injured, leading the police to invoke the stringent UAPA provisions in the case. Subsequently, the police were looking into all angles related to the incident.

Raj Kundra walks out of jail a day after getting bail

Raj Kundra walks out of jail a day after getting bail

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Businessman Raj Kundra on Tuesday walked out of a Mumbai jail, a day after a magistrate court granted bail to the key accused in a pornographic films case in which he was arrested two months ago.

Forensic results of raped model show no drug trace

Forensic results of raped model show no drug trace

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Police clarified that the evidences of rape against the alleged accused were independent of the forensic tests on blood and urine samples.

Day after SC bail, Gujarat HC rejects Teesta's discharge plea in same case

Day after SC bail, Gujarat HC rejects Teesta's discharge plea in same case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A sessions court in Ahmedabad on Thursday rejected activist Teesta Setalvad's application seeking discharge in a case related to alleged fabrication of evidence related to the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Kathua rape accused plead not guilty, ask for narco test

Kathua rape accused plead not guilty, ask for narco test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

While seven accused were presented before the district and sessions judge, the eighth is a juvenile who moved a bail application before a judicial magistrate.

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A drunken conversation tipped off Thane Crime Branch detectives to the unprecedented scam targeting unsuspecting Americans from call centres in Thane.

Nearly 1000 Delhi Police personnel infected with Covid

Nearly 1000 Delhi Police personnel infected with Covid

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The overall strength of the Delhi Police is over 80,000.

Delhi police fan out to track Rana

Delhi police fan out to track Rana

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Bangladesh MP murder: Police recover flesh, hair from septic tank

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The DNA tests would be conducted as the last option in case the body parts of the Awami League MP could not be found, an officer of the Dhaka police visiting Kolkata as part of the investigation said.

No evidence of foul play in death of 2 Russians: Odisha DGP

No evidence of foul play in death of 2 Russians: Odisha DGP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The investigating agency has also collected the burnt remnants of Antov and Bidenov from a cremation ground near Rayagada, according to an official statement.

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.

Lawyer accused of possessing CDR of Nawazuddin's wife released after HC order

Lawyer accused of possessing CDR of Nawazuddin's wife released after HC order

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The racket, which involved illegal procurement and sale of CDRs, was busted by the Thane Crime Branch in January.

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Police officers should be selected on merit and not on the basis of who is close to the political party in power.'

Probe into Bengaluru cafe blast intensifies

Probe into Bengaluru cafe blast intensifies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Police sources said that four persons have been detained for questioning in connection with Friday's low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe.

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The top court on Monday directed the protesting resident doctors to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, observing that if "there is continued abstention from work, there may be a likelihood of adverse action".

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.

'Extremely radicalised' youth from Assam held in Bengaluru; cops detain aides

'Extremely radicalised' youth from Assam held in Bengaluru; cops detain aides

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said on Monday the police have also detained his "accomplices" for questioning.

Top Sun TV official arrested for sexual harassment

Top Sun TV official arrested for sexual harassment

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A senior employee of a private television channel was arrested in Chennai on following a complaint of sexual harassment against him by a former woman staffer, police said.

Ishrat case: Rana stayed with Javed as his friend 'Bunty'

Ishrat case: Rana stayed with Javed as his friend 'Bunty'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has included the statement of Sheikh's wife Sajida as witness number 42 in its charge sheet wherein she identified the photograph of Rana as her husband Sheikh's friend Bunty who had stayed with them at their house in Mumbai.

Sunanda case: Advanced tests to determine cause of injuries

Sunanda case: Advanced tests to determine cause of injuries

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The Crime Branch probing the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar will go for advanced forensic tests to determine cause of injuries on her body as it tries to unravel whether it was a case of suicide, homicide or accident.

Lawrence Bishnoi's aide killed in attack inside Delhi's Tihar Jail

Lawrence Bishnoi's aide killed in attack inside Delhi's Tihar Jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Prince Tewatia (33) was an undertrial prisoner lodged in ward 6 of central jail number 3 which has around 380 inmates, they said.

Rajasthan garment seller held in Bengaluru for suspected ISI links

Rajasthan garment seller held in Bengaluru for suspected ISI links

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A suspected spy from Rajasthan who was allegedly sharing photographs and details of vital installations in Bengaluru with his handlers in Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, has been arrested, police said.

Former Goa CM, ex-PWD minister paid by Louis Berger officials: Goa cops

Former Goa CM, ex-PWD minister paid by Louis Berger officials: Goa cops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louis Berger officials had allegedly paid Rs 50-60 lakh each as bribe to former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and the then Public Works Department Minister Churchill Alemao.

Amway India chairman, 2 directors remanded to 14 days custody

Amway India chairman, 2 directors remanded to 14 days custody

Rediff.com28 May 2013

They were booked under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act based on complaints filed by two persons in 2011.

Amway India chairman, 2 directors arrested

Amway India chairman, 2 directors arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The arrests were made on a complaint of a woman who claimed to have incurred loss through the network.