News for 'Ganges'

TCS conversion row: 'Organised gang' targeted female staff

TCS conversion row: 'Organised gang' targeted female staff

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Nashik are investigating multiple cases of attempted religious conversion and sexual harassment at a local IT firm, with evidence suggesting an organised effort to target female employees. The investigation involves multiple agencies to determine if there are wider links.

Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two members of the Chhenu gang wanted in connection with a Rs 70 lakh jewellery burglary case in Rajasthan. The suspects were apprehended near a hospital while allegedly scouting for a new target.

Seven Dalits Injured In Attack In Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi District

Seven Dalits Injured In Attack In Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi District

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Seven Dalits were injured in an alleged attack by a gang in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Police in Bareilly have uncovered a sophisticated child trafficking ring, allegedly kingpinned by a nurse, that targeted vulnerable women and arranged illegal sales of newborns. The racket was exposed after the abduction of a toddler, leading to multiple arrests and the identification of a wider network involving fake medical practitioners and links to private hospitals and IVF centres.

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Noida Police have arrested one person and busted a gang allegedly involved in forging visas and duping people with promises of overseas jobs.

Ayodhya will be BJP's 'Lanka Kaand': Akhilesh Yadav

Ayodhya will be BJP's 'Lanka Kaand': Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, asserting that Ayodhya will be their "Lanka" due to alleged corruption in Ram Temple donations. He also linked the issue to the NEET controversy, suggesting a wider pattern of malfeasance and predicting internal strife within the ruling party.

Underwear-Clad Dacoits Terrorise Villages In Uttar Pradesh

Underwear-Clad Dacoits Terrorise Villages In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A gang of dacoits, dressed only in undergarments, committed a series of robberies in two villages in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, holding families hostage and assaulting residents.

Nagpur Police Unearth Interstate Drug Network, Seize Rs 1.49 Crore Ganja

Nagpur Police Unearth Interstate Drug Network, Seize Rs 1.49 Crore Ganja

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Nagpur police have busted an interstate drug smuggling network, seizing over 150 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.49 crore. The drugs were hidden in a truck travelling from Odisha, concealed beneath steel coils. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend suppliers.

Sharpshooter Linked to Godara-Gogi Gang Arrested After Two Years on the Run

Sharpshooter Linked to Godara-Gogi Gang Arrested After Two Years on the Run

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a sharpshooter linked to the Rohit Godara-Jitender Gogi gang, wanted in connection with a grenade attack on nightclubs in Gurugram and on the run since 2024.

Dacoits In Underwear Rob UP Villages, Beat Women For Cooking Chicken

Dacoits In Underwear Rob UP Villages, Beat Women For Cooking Chicken

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Dacoits dressed only in undergarments terrorised villages in Uttar Pradesh, holding families hostage and assaulting them, including beating women for cooking chicken.

Dwarka Gym Owner Threatened with Extortion by Bishnoi Gang Associate

Dwarka Gym Owner Threatened with Extortion by Bishnoi Gang Associate

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A gym owner in Dwarka, India, was targeted in an extortion attempt by Hari Chant Jatt alias Harry Boxer, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who demanded Rs 2 crore. The gym was later attacked with gunfire.

Dwarka Gym Owner Threatened with Extortion by Bishnoi Gang Associate

Dwarka Gym Owner Threatened with Extortion by Bishnoi Gang Associate

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A gym owner in Dwarka, India, was targeted in an extortion attempt by Hari Chant Jatt alias Harry Boxer, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who demanded Rs 2 crore. The gym was attacked with gunfire, and police are investigating the incident.

Five Arrested After Teenager Assaulted In Aizawl

Five Arrested After Teenager Assaulted In Aizawl

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Five people, including two minors, have been arrested in Aizawl in connection with a violent gang assault on a teenager. The Young Mizo Association has voiced concerns over rising street violence.

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Bikes, Two Arrested

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Bikes, Two Arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Jharkhand police arrested two individuals and recovered 20 stolen motorcycles in West Singhbhum district following raids conducted in East and West Singhbhum districts.

Khargone Trader Targeted in Extortion Attempt, Bishnoi Gang Link Investigated

Khargone Trader Targeted in Extortion Attempt, Bishnoi Gang Link Investigated

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A trader in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, was targeted in a firing incident at his house, followed by a Rs 10 crore extortion demand. A social media post claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting a police investigation.

Suspect Shot After Bike Attacks In Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

Suspect Shot After Bike Attacks In Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Police in Tamil Nadu shot and apprehended a suspect linked to a series of bike-borne attacks in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. The suspect, Ayyappan, allegedly attacked police with a weapon during the arrest attempt and was subsequently hospitalised.

Man Arrested With Illegal Firearms In West Bengal

Man Arrested With Illegal Firearms In West Bengal

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 21-year-old man was arrested in West Bengal's Malda district for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Police are investigating the source of the weapons and potential links to interstate gangs.

From Ramayana to King: 20 Most Anticipated Indian Films Of 2026

From Ramayana to King: 20 Most Anticipated Indian Films Of 2026

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

From Ramayana Part 1 and Alpha to King and Toxic, here's why the next six months could be one of Indian cinema's most exciting line-ups in years.

Real Estate Businessman in Indore Threatened with Extortion by Suspected Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Affiliate

Real Estate Businessman in Indore Threatened with Extortion by Suspected Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Affiliate

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Police in Indore, India, are investigating an extortion attempt against a real estate businessman who was threatened by someone claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

How Punjab Police is Using AI to Combat Gang Violence

How Punjab Police is Using AI to Combat Gang Violence

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Punjab Police is using intelligence-led policing and digital tools, including AI-powered voice recognition, to combat organised crime and dismantle gangster networks operating across states and continents.

UP Doctor Accused Of Rape, Forced Abortion Of Dalit Employee

UP Doctor Accused Of Rape, Forced Abortion Of Dalit Employee

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A doctor in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly raping a Dalit woman employee on the pretext of marriage and forcing her to undergo an abortion. The case, which involves allegations of religious conversion pressure and dissatisfaction with initial police action, is currently under investigation.

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A one-year-old boy, abducted from a temple complex in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was rescued by police after an encounter. The accused, who planned to sell the child, sustained bullet injuries during the operation.

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.

Delhi Builder's Home Fired At After Extortion Refusal

Delhi Builder's Home Fired At After Extortion Refusal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire outside a builder's residence in Saket, South Delhi, allegedly due to the builder's refusal to comply with an extortion demand. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating the incident.

3 Indian-origin men jailed for running drugs ring in UK

3 Indian-origin men jailed for running drugs ring in UK

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

A Metropolitan Police investigation into a "sophisticated" west London organised crime network dealing in heroin and crack cocaine has resulted in three Indian-origin men being sentenced to a total of over 22 years.

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Indore; Eight Arrested

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Indore; Eight Arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indore police busted a gang allegedly involved in online betting on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting eight individuals, including an IT professional and a bank official.

Key Arrests Made in Shooting of Advocate Linked to Bishnoi Gang

Key Arrests Made in Shooting of Advocate Linked to Bishnoi Gang

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested key conspirators and a shooter involved in the attack on advocate Deepak Khatri, who is associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrests include Rohit Solanki, an alleged member of the Rohit Godara gang, and Sagar Malik, who provided logistical support.

Four Arrested In Bihar For Selling Fake NEET Exam Papers

Four Arrested In Bihar For Selling Fake NEET Exam Papers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Bihar Police have arrested four individuals in Muzaffarpur for allegedly operating a network that sold fake question papers for various examinations, including NEET-UG, to aspirants and their parents via social media. The arrests followed information from a previously apprehended associate, Manish Jha, and further investigation is ongoing.

Insurance Fraud Gang Busted in Dungarpur

Insurance Fraud Gang Busted in Dungarpur

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Dungarpur Police have arrested three individuals involved in an organized gang allegedly siphoning money from life insurance policies using forged documents, with the fraud involving approximately Rs 58 lakh.

Two Killed, Five Injured in Tamil Nadu Gang Attack

Two Killed, Five Injured in Tamil Nadu Gang Attack

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Two people were killed and five others injured in an alleged gang attack in Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu. Police are investigating the incident, which has sparked local protests and political criticism.

Haryana Police Nab Suspects In Pune Furniture Mall Firing Case

Haryana Police Nab Suspects In Pune Furniture Mall Firing Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Three men accused of firing at a furniture mall in Pune have been arrested in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The suspects, from Haryana, are now in Pune Police custody. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack.

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old, allegedly associated with the Kala Jathedi gang, and recovered two semi-automatic pistols and live cartridges from him.

Nepalese woman searching for friend in Gurugram gang-raped

Nepalese woman searching for friend in Gurugram gang-raped

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

In her complaint filed on Wednesday, the 26-year-old victim said she lived in Kurukshetra, where she worked with a private company. On Tuesday, she had come to Gurugram to meet a friend.

Maa Inti Bangaram: A Step Forward For Telugu Cinema

Maa Inti Bangaram: A Step Forward For Telugu Cinema

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

As a film, Maa Inti Bangaram frustrates; as a milestone for Telugu cinema's female-led stories, it deserves to be celebrated.

Man Arrested In Connection With Tughlak Road Dacoity

Man Arrested In Connection With Tughlak Road Dacoity

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A man has been arrested in connection with a dacoity in New Delhi's Tughlak Road area, where a businessman and his family were held hostage. The crime was allegedly facilitated by a newly hired domestic servant.

'Gym jihad': Gangster Act invoked against 10 for forced conversion of women

'Gym jihad': Gangster Act invoked against 10 for forced conversion of women

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Mirzapur have invoked the Gangster Act against 10 people in the alleged 'gym jihad' case, involving charges of coercion, blackmail, and forced religious conversion of women.

Ahmedabad Police Bust Counterfeit Ring After Murder Investigation

Ahmedabad Police Bust Counterfeit Ring After Murder Investigation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Ahmedabad police, while investigating a murder, uncovered a large fake currency racket, seizing counterfeit notes worth Rs 28.9 lakh and arresting five men and apprehending a minor. The investigation revealed that the murder victim was the kingpin of the operation, killed by his associates due to abuse. Police are now probing the circulation of the remaining fake notes.

Luxury Vehicle Fraud: Gurugram Police Arrest Mastermind

Luxury Vehicle Fraud: Gurugram Police Arrest Mastermind

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Gurugram Police have busted a gang involved in defrauding a person by mortgaging and selling his luxury vehicles, which they acquired under the guise of renting them for weddings and events. The alleged mastermind, Krishna Dixit, has been arrested.

Teen Arrested For Assaulting Cop During Mobile Theft On Train

Teen Arrested For Assaulting Cop During Mobile Theft On Train

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A teenage member of the 'Irani' gang has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police constable who caught him stealing a mobile phone on a train in Thane district, Maharashtra.

Ranveer Singh, Rohit Shetty receive threat from Bishnoi gang

Ranveer Singh, Rohit Shetty receive threat from Bishnoi gang

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

The audio clip circulated on various social media platforms following which Mumbai Police launched a probe, an official said, adding that it is suspected that similar threats were issued to many others across the country.