News for 'Director General of Police'

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media to facilitate the illegal arms trade.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Terror Module, Averting Potential Attacks

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Terror Module, Averting Potential Attacks

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, arresting two operatives and seizing a significant cache of arms and explosives, averting potential high-impact terror attacks in the state.

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police have arrested over 22,000 individuals, including 461 associates of gangsters, in the past three months as part of its anti-gangster drive 'Gangstran Te Vaar'. The operation has also resulted in substantial recoveries of weapons, explosives, and drugs.

Why Punjab Police Wants Bishnoi Docu-Series Banned

Why Punjab Police Wants Bishnoi Docu-Series Banned

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police has requested the Centre to direct ZEE5 to halt the airing of the docu-series 'Lawrence of Punjab' on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, citing a significant risk to public order and potential influence on youth towards criminal activities.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.

Sultanpur Police Inspector Shot: Accidental Discharge Under Investigation

Sultanpur Police Inspector Shot: Accidental Discharge Under Investigation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A police inspector in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sustained a gunshot injury, with initial investigations suggesting an accidental discharge of his licensed firearm. Senior police officials are investigating the incident.

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on the Bhindi Saida police station in Amritsar, Punjab. Preliminary investigations suggest the module was backed by Pakistan's ISI.

How Punjab Police Busted an Inter-State Weapons Racket

How Punjab Police Busted an Inter-State Weapons Racket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and seizing a cache of firearms.

Why Punjab Police Wants Bishnoi Docu-Series Banned

Why Punjab Police Wants Bishnoi Docu-Series Banned

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police has requested the Centre to direct ZEE5 to halt the airing of the docu-series 'Lawrence of Punjab' on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, citing a significant risk to public order and potential influence on youth towards criminal activities.

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.4 crore and incriminating documents during raids related to money laundering against suspended Punjab Police DIG H S Bhullar and his associates.

Second All-India Police Kabaddi Cluster 2025-26 Begins in Jammu

Second All-India Police Kabaddi Cluster 2025-26 Begins in Jammu

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The second All-India Police Kabaddi Cluster 2025-26 has commenced in Jammu, featuring 1,648 players from across the country competing in Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Fencing, and Gymnastics.

Maharashtra CM Stresses Tech Skills for Police in Digital Era

Maharashtra CM Stresses Tech Skills for Police in Digital Era

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 69th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) 2025-26, emphasising the need for police to stay ahead of criminals in the digital age and improve investigation skills.

Madhya Pradesh Government Reshuffles 62 IPS Officers

Madhya Pradesh Government Reshuffles 62 IPS Officers

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 62 IPS officers, including 19 superintendents of police, assigning them new roles across various levels.

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab Police arrested two men, Jacky Kumar and Vikas Arora, with illegal weapons who were allegedly planning to rob a businessman in Bathinda. The arrests were made by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation with the Bathinda Police.

Punjab Police Nab Shooters in Property Dealer Murder Case After Gun Battle

Punjab Police Nab Shooters in Property Dealer Murder Case After Gun Battle

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Two shooters allegedly involved in the murder of a property dealer in Chandigarh have been arrested following a joint operation by Punjab and Haryana Police.

Sharad Satya Chauhan Named Punjab Vigilance Bureau Chief in Police Reshuffle

Sharad Satya Chauhan Named Punjab Vigilance Bureau Chief in Police Reshuffle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Senior IPS officer Sharad Satya Chauhan has been appointed as the Punjab vigilance chief as the state government shifted six IPS officers in a reshuffle.

Senior Rajasthan Police Officer Faces Casteism Complaint from Junior Colleague

Senior Rajasthan Police Officer Faces Casteism Complaint from Junior Colleague

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A Rajasthan police officer has filed a case against a senior officer for allegedly making casteist remarks during a meeting at the police headquarters in Jaipur.

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case; Victims Want Release Of Accused

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case; Victims Want Release Of Accused

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Odisha have made a fifth arrest in connection with the lynching of a man accused of attempted sexual assault. The victims, however, are requesting the release of those arrested, claiming they saved their lives.

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified a Punjab-based suspect for allegedly sharing pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms.

Bengal cops examine CCTV clips to trace killers of Suvendu aide

Bengal cops examine CCTV clips to trace killers of Suvendu aide

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district. The police are examining CCTV footage, have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants, and are probing whether contract killers were involved.

Rajasthan Police Exposes Medical Certificate Forgery Ring, Arrests 18

Rajasthan Police Exposes Medical Certificate Forgery Ring, Arrests 18

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Rajasthan Police have dismantled a criminal network involved in the creation and distribution of fraudulent Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) certificates, leading to the arrest of 18 individuals, including a former registrar of the state medical council.

Odisha Police: Maoist Surrender Window Closes, Focus Shifts to Elimination

Odisha Police: Maoist Surrender Window Closes, Focus Shifts to Elimination

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have declared an end to the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) threat in the state, announcing the closure of the Maoist surrender window and a shift in focus to eliminating remaining insurgents in Kandhamal district.

Explosive Material Caused Jalandhar BSF Office Blast

Explosive Material Caused Jalandhar BSF Office Blast

Rediff.com4 days ago

A senior Punjab Police officer confirmed that explosive material was used in the blast outside the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar, triggering an investigation and heightened security measures.

Rajasthan Teacher Held For Allegedly Using Forged Documents To Get Job

Rajasthan Teacher Held For Allegedly Using Forged Documents To Get Job

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A government school lecturer in Rajasthan has been arrested for allegedly using forged documents to secure his job. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police made the arrest after investigating irregularities in the Lecturer (Agriculture Science) Recruitment Examination-2022.

Patna High Court Highlights Need For Security Mock Drills

Patna High Court Highlights Need For Security Mock Drills

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Patna High Court Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo emphasised the importance of mock drills to instill a sense of safety and security among citizens during an Anti-Terrorist Squad demonstration at the court premises.

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com4 days ago

An official in Rajasthan has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe to expedite a land partition case.

Punjab Police and BSF Uncover Pakistan-Linked Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police and BSF Uncover Pakistan-Linked Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force, dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin, cash, and a drone used for deliveries from Pakistan.

Doctors, Lab Operators Involved In Rajasthan Health Scheme Fraud

Doctors, Lab Operators Involved In Rajasthan Health Scheme Fraud

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Special Operations Group (SOG) has uncovered a major fraud in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme, involving doctors and a lab operator allegedly causing financial losses worth crores to the state exchequer.

Rajasthan Engineer, Contractors Held In Bribery Case

Rajasthan Engineer, Contractors Held In Bribery Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

An engineer from the public works department and two contractors were arrested in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, on bribery charges. The Anti-Corruption Bureau recovered Rs 4.04 lakh during the arrest.

Punjab Police Nab Two with Illegal Weapons; Pakistan Link Suspected

Punjab Police Nab Two with Illegal Weapons; Pakistan Link Suspected

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Moga police arrested two individuals and recovered illegal weapons from their possession. Preliminary investigation suggests a possible link to a Pakistan-based handler.

Karnataka Intensifies Efforts to Stop Ganja and Mobile Phones in Prisons

Karnataka Intensifies Efforts to Stop Ganja and Mobile Phones in Prisons

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Karnataka's Home Minister announces stringent measures to curb the supply of contraband, including ganja and mobile phones, in prisons across the state, including the implementation of AI-powered surveillance systems.

Did supari killers carry out hit on Suvendu's PA?

Did supari killers carry out hit on Suvendu's PA?

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district. The police are examining CCTV footage, have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants, and are probing whether contract killers were involved.

Odisha's Rising Crime Graph: BJD Alleges 'Disturbed State' Under BJP

Odisha's Rising Crime Graph: BJD Alleges 'Disturbed State' Under BJP

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJD alleges that Odisha has become a 'disturbed state' due to rising crime under BJP rule, citing several violent incidents and accusing the government of failing to maintain law and order. The BJP government refutes the allegations, claiming an increased conviction rate and swift arrests.

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A police constable in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a garage owner. Three other police personnel are currently absconding.

Four Arrested In Amritsar Arms Smuggling Operation

Four Arrested In Amritsar Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com7 days ago

Amritsar Police arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border arms smuggling module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols. The investigation revealed connections to Pakistan-based smugglers using drones for delivery.

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested three members of a cyber fraud gang who used voice-changing software and fake social media profiles to extort money from women by threatening to circulate AI-generated objectionable videos.

Mumbai-Nashik Highway Gets Camera Enforcement To Curb Speeding

Mumbai-Nashik Highway Gets Camera Enforcement To Curb Speeding

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have launched a six-month camera-based speed enforcement pilot project on the Mumbai-Nashik highway to curb over-speeding and improve road safety.

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Punjab Police busted a foreign-based terror module, arresting two individuals and recovering a fully assembled RDX-laden Improvised Explosive Device (IED), foiling a major terror conspiracy.

Srinagar Police Dismantles Major LeT Terror Network, Arrests Five

Srinagar Police Dismantles Major LeT Terror Network, Arrests Five

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Srinagar police have dismantled a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists who had been operating for 16 years. The operation uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to LeT terrorists across multiple states.