News for 'Delhi Police Special Cell'

Delhi: 99 pistols meant for criminals seized; 2 arrested

Delhi: 99 pistols meant for criminals seized; 2 arrested

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

In one of the biggest hauls, Delhi Police seized 99 pistols and 198 magazines meant for various criminal gangs operating in and around the national capital, police said on Wednesday.

Group Captain arrested for leaking secret info to ISI

Group Captain arrested for leaking secret info to ISI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Marwah was honey-trapped by the ISI through Facebook accounts in mid-December.

Kejriwal taken to Tihar, to be lodged in a separate cell

Kejriwal taken to Tihar, to be lodged in a separate cell

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought to Tihar Jail in New Delhi on Monday after a city court sent him to judicial custody till April 15, officials said.

'Madhuri Gupta was paid Rs 1 lakh'

'Madhuri Gupta was paid Rs 1 lakh'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Disgraced Indian junior diplomat Madhuri Gupta was given Rs 1 lakh for allegedly passing secret information to Pakistan intelligence agents, investigators told a Delhi court on Friday.

Kohli's work ethic matchless: Former BCCI anti-corruption chief Kumar

Kohli's work ethic matchless: Former BCCI anti-corruption chief Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former BCCI anti-corruption unit chief Neeraj Kumar found superstar Virat Kohli's work ethic "matchless" during his tenure with the powerful cricket board.

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Visitors at the public gallery of Lok Sabha on Wednesday said the two protesters who jumped into the House's chamber were sitting quietly and disrupted the proceedings "all of a sudden".

Bulli Bai app accused used Sikh names to create animosity: Police to court

Bulli Bai app accused used Sikh names to create animosity: Police to court

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The city police's cyber cell submitted its affidavit before the metropolitan magistrate in suburban Bandra opposing the bail pleas filed by the three accused in the case -- Vishal Kumar Jha, Shweta Singh and Mayank Rawat.

Main accused in RPG attack on Punjab police hq arrested from Mumbai

Main accused in RPG attack on Punjab police hq arrested from Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The main accused in the rocket propelled grenade attack at the Punjab police headquarters in Mohali was apprehended from Mumbai on Thursday, DGP Gaurav Yadav said.

Delhi turns fortress for Independence Day

Delhi turns fortress for Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

A multi-layered security cover has been thrown over the national capital ahead of Independence Day with over 40,000 security personnel deployed across New Delhi to keep a hawk-eyed vigil against any possible terror strike.

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters had attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising slogans, the protesters broke open the makeshift security barriers installed by the city police and put up two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

Delhi encounter: Cops involved likely to be transferred

Delhi encounter: Cops involved likely to be transferred

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Following the encounter killing of wanted criminal Manoj Vashishtha in the Rajendra Nagar area of the national capital, the Delhi Police has announced that all members of the Special Cell involved in the incident shall be transferred.

Delhi Minority Commission chairman booked for sedition

Delhi Minority Commission chairman booked for sedition

Rediff.com2 May 2020

In the FIR, the complainant alleged that Khan's post was 'provocative', 'deliberate' and seditious and intended to cause disharmony and create a rift in the society, police said, adding that the case is being investigated by the cyber cell.

Jaitley's CDR case: 3 pvt slueths sent to police custody

Jaitley's CDR case: 3 pvt slueths sent to police custody

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Three private detectives, arrested for allegedly attempting to retrieve call detail records of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley, were on Tuesday remanded in three days police custody by a Delhi court.

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Several high-profile people, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former cabinet ministers Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia, are lodged in Tihar jail.

Two LeT militants arrested in Delhi

Two LeT militants arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Besides RDX, two pistols were also recovered from the duo, Shaheen and Shamil.

Suspected terrorist detained in Uttarakhand

Suspected terrorist detained in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The suspects are believed to have been planning an attack at the ongoing Ardh Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, a police source said.

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

2 Lashkar men arrested in New Delhi

2 Lashkar men arrested in New Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

The police suspect that the two were planning to blow up hospitals in the city.

2 Lashkar terrorists held in New Delhi

2 Lashkar terrorists held in New Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

The duo, who disembarked from the Swaraj Express at platform number eight of the crowded station, were about to get into an autorickshaw when they landed in police nets.

Umar Khalid discharged in case linked to Delhi riots

Umar Khalid discharged in case linked to Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala passed the order while directing that charges be framed against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Tahir Hussain and 10 others in the case related to alleged rioting, vandalism and arson at a parking lot in February 2020.

Delhi: Warning about possible terror strike

Delhi: Warning about possible terror strike

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Security in Delhi was stepped up on Monday after police received intelligence inputs about militant outfits planning a terror strike in the city.

Israel Embassy blast: 2 persons spotted in CCTV footage

Israel Embassy blast: 2 persons spotted in CCTV footage

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

A CCTV footage of the Israel Embassy blast site has revealed that a cab had dropped two persons near the embassy and it is yet to be ascertained whether these persons have any role in the explosion, according to Delhi Police sources.

Delhi blasts: Hawara, 7 others chargesheeted

Delhi blasts: Hawara, 7 others chargesheeted

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Police on Saturday chargesheeted seven accused in the Satyam cinema blast case.

'Arms supplier to Maoists' arrested in Delhi

'Arms supplier to Maoists' arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

A Nepali national, suspected to be behind supplying explosive materials to Maoists in India and Nepal, has been placed under arrest in the capital New Delhi's central district area. Police officials said that the accused has been arrested with several explosive detonators and wires.

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.

IPL spot-fixing: Sreesanth, 3 others sent to 2-day police custody

IPL spot-fixing: Sreesanth, 3 others sent to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Arrested Indian pacer S Sreesanth, cricketer Ajit Chandila and two bookies were on Sunday remanded to two more days of police custody by a Delhi court in connection with the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal case.

In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Delhi Police on Friday claimed to have taken its security measures a notch higher by adopting rooftop or aerial roof markings, for the first time this Independence Day.

Delhi: Cops seize heroin worth Rs 41 crore

Delhi: Cops seize heroin worth Rs 41 crore

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

In the biggest narcotic haul in Delhi in recent times, the Delhi police has seized heroin worth Rs 41 crore and arrested the alleged kingpin of an inter-state drug trafficking chain and his associate, a senior police official said on Thursday.

Explosives found at suspected ISIS terrorist's house

Explosives found at suspected ISIS terrorist's house

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

One brown jacket containing three explosive packets and another blue check jacket containing four explosive packets were recovered from his house, a senior police officer said.

Arrested can exercise right to silence: Ex-SC judge

Arrested can exercise right to silence: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com31 May 2024

He said the Constitution provides for the right to silence, which means an individual can refuse to answer questions from the police in case of arrest or detention.

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent to 10-day judicial custody NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

It said as and when the protestors tried to infringe the law and failed to obey directions of enforcement agencies, appropriate legal action was taken against the miscreants.

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

He was a member of Azamgarh (Sanjarmur) module of the IM and was based in Nepal where he was teaching at a school.

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"We have seen reports about this outlet's ties to the People's Republic of China, but we can't comment yet on the veracity of those claims," State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at a news conference in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

Militants threaten to blow up Delhi Akshardham

Militants threaten to blow up Delhi Akshardham

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Security at the Akshardham temple in New Delhi was beefed up on Friday after the police received intelligence inputs that Kashmiri militants planned to blow it up. Following the input, the police have deployed more personnel at the temple on the banks of Yamuna in east Delhi, visited by thousands of people every day.

Delhi car bomb case: Open warrant against Iranian

Delhi car bomb case: Open warrant against Iranian

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vinod Yadav issued the warrant against Masod Sedaghatzadeh, an Iranian national who is said to be detained in Malaysia, after Special Cell of Delhi Police said he was also involved in the conspiracy of the blast.

Delhi: 2 JeM militants arrested with explosives

Delhi: 2 JeM militants arrested with explosives

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The identities of the arrested militants were not revealed by police immediately and they did not rule out the possibility of more arrests.

'Not gangster': Plea to produce Umar Khalid in handcuffs rejected

'Not gangster': Plea to produce Umar Khalid in handcuffs rejected

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The judge dismissed the plea observing that it is devoid of merits and filed in a mechanical manner and without application of mind by the high echelons of the Delhi Police and prison authority.

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

In a series of tweets on August 17, Rashid had alleged that the armed forces entered houses in Kashmir at night and "ransacked" them. She had also alleged that four men were called to an Army camp in Shopian and "interrogated (tortured)".