News for 'Director General of Police'

Top Manipur police officer shoots self, condition serious

Top Manipur police officer shoots self, condition serious

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The officer, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arvind Kumar's condition is serious but he is responding to the treatment.

Pulwama Martyrs: Always Remembered. Never Forgotten.

Pulwama Martyrs: Always Remembered. Never Forgotten.

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Senior Central Reserve Police Force officers, Jammu and Kashmir police officers and others paid tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel who were killed this day in a 2019 terror attack at the Lathpora Pulwama war memorial on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

18 killed, 19 injured as bus hits milk tanker in UP's Unnao

18 killed, 19 injured as bus hits milk tanker in UP's Unnao

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Eighteen people were killed and 19 injured when a double-decker sleeper bus headed for Delhi hit a milk tanker on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao on Wednesday, officials said.

ULFA-I claims responsibility for blast near army station in Assam

ULFA-I claims responsibility for blast near army station in Assam

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

ULFA-Independent on Friday claimed responsibility for the blast near the gate of the army station in Assam's Jorhat district.

Thane police website hacked, message seeks 'apology to all Muslims'

Thane police website hacked, message seeks 'apology to all Muslims'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Unidentified hackers gained access to the website of Thane police in Maharashtra and uploaded a message demanding apology to Muslims "all over the world", the police said on Tuesday.

Police sets up SIT to probe cases against Alt News' Zubair across UP

Police sets up SIT to probe cases against Alt News' Zubair across UP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a "transparent" and expeditious probe into cases lodged against Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair in various districts of the state, a senior official said.

Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Indian pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs, employing a variety of strategies, from packaging innovations to engaging private investigation agencies. The stakes are high, as counterfeit medicines not only harm consumers but also tarnish the reputation of leading brands.

Former acting DGP Sanjay Pandey is 3rd Mumbai police chief in a year

Former acting DGP Sanjay Pandey is 3rd Mumbai police chief in a year

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The Maharashtra government has appointed former state acting DGP Sanjay Pandey as the new Mumbai police commissioner.

TMC's Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested after 55 days

TMC's Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested after 55 days

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party dubbed the arrest as scripted and claimed he was in the safe custody of West Bengal Police.

BJP leader's wife killed, 5 hurt as UP police, villagers clash in U'khand

BJP leader's wife killed, 5 hurt as UP police, villagers clash in U'khand

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Four of the injured are personnel of UP police, two of them with gunshot wounds, the police said.

Anantnag op over after 7 days, LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed

Anantnag op over after 7 days, LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Four security personnel, including two army officers and a police officer, lost their lives in the gunfight, which Kumar said is over.

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Assam Rifles have prevented a large number of genocides and killings.'

Pak boat carrying drugs worth Rs 600 cr seized off Guj coast, 14 held

Pak boat carrying drugs worth Rs 600 cr seized off Guj coast, 14 held

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The overnight operation in the Arabian Sea was carried out in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-terrorism Squad and the Narcotics Control Bureau, it said.

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma new CBI chief

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma new CBI chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

His name was cleared by a three-member selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and comprising Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar and Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge as members.

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'They only bring pieces. Dialogue is the only way forward.' 'We should get people who have influence to bring the community leaders to sit across the table and talk.' 'Otherwise, our adversaries across the borders will add fuel to the fire. Let's not give them a chance.'

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

As the police said they have a list of 8,000 accused and the drive will continue, women protested against the move in various districts saying they will face problems without livelihoods.

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar cremated

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar cremated

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The 69-year-old, who also served as Nagaland governor and led the investigation into the Aarushi Talwar murder case, left behind a note saying he was "embarking on a new journey", officials said.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI director

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Senior Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha on Monday took over as the new Central Bureau of Investigation director and said he would lay special emphasis on addressing delays in execution of Letters Rogatory and improving forensic capabilities of the agency.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

Administration razes 5 houses after mob sets police station on fire in Assam

Administration razes 5 houses after mob sets police station on fire in Assam

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The Assam police suspended the officer in charge of Batadraba police station to ensure fair probe in the matter of the death of Safiqul Islam in custody.

Bengal govt, DGP get NHRC notice over Sandeshkhali

Bengal govt, DGP get NHRC notice over Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the West Bengal government and the state's police chief over reports alleging 'unabated human rights violations' due to continued violence in restive Sandeshkhali, officials said on Wednesday.

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Cheistha Kochhar, 33, was a Doctoral Candidate studying behavioural research since she moved to London from Gurugram, Haryana, last year.

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

UP police guns down Atiq Ahmed's son Asad, his aide in encounter

UP police guns down Atiq Ahmed's son Asad, his aide in encounter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad's son Asad, wanted in the Umesh Pal murder case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh police in Jhansi on Thursday, officials said.

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Fire service officials on the spot said three passenger carriages were upturned and feared many people were trapped under the dilapidated wagons though some 100 passengers were rescued with wounds and rushed to different health facilities.

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Citing Section 144 CrPC was in force in parts of Sandeshkhali and it would not be prudent to allow them access to the area even in groups of four-five, senior police officers stopped their convoy at the Bhojerhat area, which is around 52 km from the riverine area, on Basanti Highway.

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Tinu escaped from the custody of the Crime Investigation Agency unit of the Mansa Police on Saturday night when he was brought on a production warrant from Goindwal Sahib jail in Tarn Taran district in another case.

Forces deploy drones to pinpoint hiding terrorists in Anantnag forests

Forces deploy drones to pinpoint hiding terrorists in Anantnag forests

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Additional director general of police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar said the operation was launched based on specific input and is currently underway.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A number of bodies were kept at the district hospital in Hathras.

People who acted as eyes, ears of 'enemy' queued up to vote: JK DGP

People who acted as eyes, ears of 'enemy' queued up to vote: JK DGP

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Director general of police Swain commended the security forces for their efforts in monitoring potential threats from external elements particularly "proxies of Pakistan" who intended to disrupt the democratic process.

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Yasir Lohar's arrest followed a major all-night manhunt, police said in a statement, adding that his interrogation had begun.

'They Wanted To Cover Up Their Bloodied Hands'

'They Wanted To Cover Up Their Bloodied Hands'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'This was a government that wanted nobody outside Bangladesh to know that they were simply inept and run by a highly authoritarian leader who was afraid of any criticism towards herself.'

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Security forces sieved through the dense forests of Gadole in Kashmir Valley's Anantnag district for the seventh day on Tuesday, one of Jammu and Kashmir's longest anti-militancy operations that has claimed the lives of three officers and a soldier.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Mamata brings back many top-level police officers removed by EC

Mamata brings back many top-level police officers removed by EC

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Within hours of assuming office, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday initiated a major reshuffle in the police hierarchy, transferring 29 top-level police officers, mostly those who were shifted by the election commission prior to the polls.

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Stating that an investigation team will work under the full supervision of the United Nations to ensure complete transparency and impartiality, he said, "None of the outgoing government involved in the murder will be exempted."

6 held for sheltering Poonch attackers, weapons flown in by Pak drone: Police

6 held for sheltering Poonch attackers, weapons flown in by Pak drone: Police

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Director general of police Dilbag Singh said the April 20 attack was a well-planned one and executed by three to five terrorists.

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The bench said the report submitted by the special judge indicates that he has 29 cases with him. In many cases, the trial has begun while in many others the trial is yet to begin.