News for 'Delhi Crime'

Tiger Shroff case: Arrested women transported firearms to shooters in Mumbai

Tiger Shroff case: Arrested women transported firearms to shooters in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two women from Uttar Pradesh, Radha and Babita, suspected of transporting firearms used in the attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The arrests, made at New Delhi Railway Station, are part of a larger investigation into the firing, which Mumbai Police attributes to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Families of the arrested women claim their innocence.

Delhi Court Hands Six-Year Jail Term To Three For Stabbing

Delhi Court Hands Six-Year Jail Term To Three For Stabbing

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced three men, Sahil alias Ishmile, Mohit, and Vishal alias Vicky, to six years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 each for the attempted murder of a youth in Badarpur in 2019. The court found them guilty under Section 307 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, noting their common intention in the stabbing incident where the victim, Mukul, sustained life-threatening injuries.

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against foreigners in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data. The city reported 64 cases, a rise from 63 in the previous year, and accounted for almost the entire share of crimes against foreigners reported in union territories.

Delhi College Election Campaign Turns Violent, Students Injured

Delhi College Election Campaign Turns Violent, Students Injured

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Two students from Satyawati College were injured and two SUVs damaged during an altercation in northwest Delhi's Bharat Nagar area, near the college, while campaigning for student union elections. Police are investigating the incident, which involved reports of assault and firing, and are examining potential links to college rivalries or personal disputes.

CJP protest: Fresh FIR registered to probe 'larger conspiracy'

CJP protest: Fresh FIR registered to probe 'larger conspiracy'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has registered a fresh FIR to investigate a "larger conspiracy" behind the violence that occurred during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the national capital on July 20, focusing on alleged instigators and premeditation.

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rediff.com4 days ago

A pregnant minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in Dausa, Rajasthan. The incident came to light when she arrived at a hospital with her newborn, who was later declared dead. Police have registered a case, recorded the victim's statement, and detained a suspect for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested 482 alleged gangsters and associates, including nine operatives linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, during a 48-hour pan-Delhi operation.

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

An Air India pilot undergoing Boeing 787 conversion training was found unconscious in his hotel room in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, and later declared dead. Police have ruled out foul play and are conducting inquest proceedings. Air India has expressed deep sadness and is supporting the pilot's family.

Delhi sees surge in crimes against Scheduled Tribes in 2024

Delhi sees surge in crimes against Scheduled Tribes in 2024

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi recorded four cases of 'crimes and atrocities against Scheduled Tribes (STs)' in 2024, up from two reported in 2023, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data.

Rahul Gandhi meets Ankita Bhandari's parents protesting at India Gate

Rahul Gandhi meets Ankita Bhandari's parents protesting at India Gate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Rahul Gandhi met the parents of Ankita Bhandari, who were protesting at India Gate, demanding justice for their daughter's murder.

Pitampura Stabbing: Class 9 Student Killed Over Social Media Comment

Pitampura Stabbing: Class 9 Student Killed Over Social Media Comment

Rediff.com5 days ago

A class 9 student was fatally stabbed during a Durga idol immersion procession in Pitampura, northwest Delhi, following a dispute over a social media comment made a year ago. Four juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the murder.

First Arrest Made In Alleged Siddaramaiah Sting Operation

First Arrest Made In Alleged Siddaramaiah Sting Operation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bengaluru Police have arrested Ritesh Pandey, a Delhi-based man, in connection with the uploading of a purported sting operation video targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on social media. This marks the first arrest in the case, which involves allegations of a political conspiracy and an ongoing investigation into the video's origin and circulation.

Dhaka sends babu to attend BIMSTEC home ministers' meet

Dhaka sends babu to attend BIMSTEC home ministers' meet

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed will skip the first-ever BIMSTEC home ministers' meeting in New Delhi, with a senior bureaucrat leading the delegation. This absence underscores strained India-Bangladesh ties, particularly following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024 and Dhaka's request for her extradition from India.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused of supplying arms sent to police custody

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused of supplying arms sent to police custody

Rediff.com4 days ago

Four individuals, including two women, have been remanded to police custody until October 26 in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. The accused, arrested in Delhi, are alleged to have supplied weapons to the shooters, with the women reportedly smuggling firearms to Mumbai. This brings the total arrests in the case to 10.

Reckless Truck Driver Apprehended After Fatal Dwarka Accident

Reckless Truck Driver Apprehended After Fatal Dwarka Accident

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A man died and three others were injured in a truck-motorcycle collision in Dwarka, southwest Delhi, on Saturday. The truck driver has been apprehended, and police are investigating the incident.

Will neither be intimidated nor back down: Dipke vows to continue battle

Will neither be intimidated nor back down: Dipke vows to continue battle

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said that he and his associates would continue their efforts despite what he described as illegal arrests and detentions.

Manipur tense as 28 homes torched; militants target Nagas, Kukis

Manipur tense as 28 homes torched; militants target Nagas, Kukis

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

At least 28 houses were set ablaze in separate incidents in Manipur's Kamjong district in the past 24 hours, with suspected militants targeting both Naga and Kuki settlements. This forced civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter. Incidents included the burning of abandoned Naga houses, an attack on a car, and the torching of Kuki homes after a civilian was killed. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the violence.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Delhi building collapse: For rental income, owners built extra floors

Delhi building collapse: For rental income, owners built extra floors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have registered an FIR in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people, alleging that the owners constructed additional floors on an old structure despite concerns over its load-bearing capacity and that further construction work was underway.

Sadhna Group Chairman Held In Major Money Laundering Probe

Sadhna Group Chairman Held In Major Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Chairman of Sadhna Group, in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in IBC processes. He is accused of engineering insolvency to settle significant Income Tax dues for a fraction of the amount, receiving cash via crypto/hawala, and share manipulation. The alleged proceeds of crime total Rs 168 crore, and Gupta has been remanded to five days of ED custody.

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The parents of Ankita Bhandari, murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, were detained while protesting near India Gate.

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The parents of Ankita Bhandari, murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, were detained while protesting near India Gate.

Celebrating Bollywood's Fierce Female Cops

Celebrating Bollywood's Fierce Female Cops

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

From Kareena Kapoor Khan's 'cop who wears lipstick' in Daayra to Rani Mukerji's relentless Shivani Shivaji Rao in the Mardaani series, Bollywood has seen a rise in powerful and nuanced portrayals of female police officers tackling brutal crimes and societal challenges.

'Misbranded' rabies vaccine seized in Delhi, DCGI intensifies action

'Misbranded' rabies vaccine seized in Delhi, DCGI intensifies action

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Indian drug regulatory and law enforcement agencies have stepped up their efforts against the illegal manufacture and distribution of spurious drugs. This intensified action follows the seizure of a "misbranded" batch of Abhayrab rabies vaccine in Delhi, prompting nationwide vigilance and arrests.

Gangster Link In Najafgarh Firing: Six Arrested For Rs 5-Crore Extortion Bid

Gangster Link In Najafgarh Firing: Six Arrested For Rs 5-Crore Extortion Bid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Six men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a firing incident at a medical store in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh last month. Investigators suspect the attack was carried out over a Rs 5-crore extortion demand linked to gangster Kapil Sangwan. The arrested individuals played various roles in the conspiracy, from procuring firearms to executing the shooting.

Why Mumbai Police Faces Court Scrutiny Over Anmol Bishnoi Custody

Why Mumbai Police Faces Court Scrutiny Over Anmol Bishnoi Custody

Rediff.com5 days ago

A special court in Mumbai has ordered the police to provide a detailed report by October 28 on the steps taken to secure the custody of extradited gangster Anmol Bishnoi, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. The directive comes amid accusations from Siddique's family that the prosecution is intentionally delaying the legal proceedings. Bishnoi is currently held in Tihar Jail, with his movement restricted by a central government order until December 2025 or the completion of his trial.

Police Arrest Husband, Girlfriend In Delhi Wife Murder Case After Multi-State Hunt

Police Arrest Husband, Girlfriend In Delhi Wife Murder Case After Multi-State Hunt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man, Md Lal Babu, and his alleged girlfriend, Rukhsar Khatoon, for the murder of his wife, Sabilla Khatun, in Prahladpur last month. The motive is believed to be their relationship. The arrests followed an extensive multi-state investigation involving over 300 CCTV cameras. Lal Babu's cousin, Md Osama, was also arrested for aiding his escape.

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three individuals, including a minor, allegedly involved in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan. Police intercepted them on a train, revealing a connection to an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a plan to flee to Nepal. Mumbai Police are now taking custody of the suspects for further investigation.

Occult Ritual Scam: How Fake Tantric Duped Elderly Man Of Lakhs

Occult Ritual Scam: How Fake Tantric Duped Elderly Man Of Lakhs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Three men, including one posing as a tantric, have been arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly cheating a 79-year-old man of Rs 39.3 lakh. The accused promised to extract buried ancestral gold through occult rituals and also stole gold jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from his home. The main accused, Tahsin, along with Shoaib Ali and Mahakader Khan, gained the victim's confidence through fake gold and staged rituals, leading to their arrest and recovery of cash and other items.

IIT Delhi student's death: Suicide abetment case filed

IIT Delhi student's death: Suicide abetment case filed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against unidentified persons following the death of a 31-year-old IIT Delhi M.Sc. Physics student who allegedly jumped from a campus building. The incident occurred on August 22, and investigations are ongoing, including examining the student's mobile phone and counselling records.

Delhi Man Stabbed To Death Over Suspected Affair With Sister-In-Law

Delhi Man Stabbed To Death Over Suspected Affair With Sister-In-Law

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

A 22-year-old man was brutally stabbed 17 times in east Delhi's Mandawali area by an accused who suspected the victim was having a relationship with his sister-in-law. The main accused, Keshav Kumar, has been arrested, and police are searching for a second assailant. The victim, Vansh Dedha, was the sole earning member of his family.

Richie Mehta: 'It Was Important That We Don't Sexualise Phoolan'

Richie Mehta: 'It Was Important That We Don't Sexualise Phoolan'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'It's a harrowing book because in the first 100 pages, you have the first-person account of very young girl being abused. It's an important, crucial document from her point of view, but impossible to emotionally endure if one is to illustrate it on screen.'

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested six individuals after uncovering two acres of illegal ganja cultivation hidden within a maize field. The bust, part of 'Operation Trishul', involved the use of drones and revealed a sophisticated drip irrigation system. Investigators believe the operation, which could have yielded crores of rupees, had links to trafficking in major Indian cities.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Parents meet CBI, seek narco test for key figures

Ankita Bhandari murder: Parents meet CBI, seek narco test for key figures

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Parents of Ankita Bhandari, the 19-year-old resort receptionist murdered in 2022, met senior CBI officials in Delhi to discuss the ongoing probe into an alleged "VIP" involvement. The CBI has registered a case against unknown persons regarding this VIP role. The parents also requested narco tests for former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore and Urmila Sanawar, whose audio clips purportedly mentioned a VIP.

Sachin Pilot To Tour Punjab, Highlight Gang Violence Victims' Plight

Sachin Pilot To Tour Punjab, Highlight Gang Violence Victims' Plight

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Congress leader Sachin Pilot is set to embark on a five-day visit to Punjab starting October 16, where he will meet families of gang violence victims across 11 districts. This visit aims to amplify their voices and is seen as a strategic move by the Congress to make law and order a central issue against the AAP government in the upcoming elections. Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh also criticised the AAP government over deteriorating security and extortion threats faced by traders.

Cybercrime Unit Uncovers Digital Arrest Fraud Scheme, Two Arrested

Cybercrime Unit Uncovers Digital Arrest Fraud Scheme, Two Arrested

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Hyderabad cybercrime police have arrested two individuals involved in a 'digital arrest fraud' case where an elderly man was duped of Rs 29.17 lakh. The accused facilitated mule bank accounts and cryptocurrency transactions to conceal the money trail for an absconding third accused. The victim was threatened with arrest by fraudsters impersonating officials from Delhi Police, CBI, and ED.

CJP leaders breach Jantar Mantar, detained; FIR filed

CJP leaders breach Jantar Mantar, detained; FIR filed

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and other members for allegedly trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area, which was recently denotified as a protest site. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has condemned the detentions as 'kidnapping' and questioned the legality of preventing lawyers from meeting the detained members.

Congress Seva Dal Holds Candle March For Ankita Bhandari Justice

Congress Seva Dal Holds Candle March For Ankita Bhandari Justice

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Congress' Seva Dal organised a candle march in New Delhi, demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022. The protest called for an impartial investigation and accountability, especially regarding allegations against BJP's Dushyant Gautam, whose recent appointment as Sikkim Governor has drawn criticism from the Congress.

Public Humiliation And Suicide: The Rs 10 Note Dispute That Cost A Life

Public Humiliation And Suicide: The Rs 10 Note Dispute That Cost A Life

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 23-year-old delivery executive, Sameer Hussain, allegedly died by suicide after being assaulted over a torn Rs 10 note in East Delhi. He recorded a video expressing his humiliation before consuming poison. Two accused have been arrested, and police have added abetment of suicide charges to the case.

'13 crore voters deleted, 2% victory margin': Dipke alleges poll 'setting'

'13 crore voters deleted, 2% victory margin': Dipke alleges poll 'setting'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student organisations have accused the government of attempting to influence electoral outcomes by allegedly deleting over 13 crore voters. They have demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged irregularities in voter rolls and criticising the police crackdown on protesters. Leaders questioned the government's protection of the CEC and linked voter deletions to the narrow victory margin in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.