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Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Residents of Chandiprasad village in Odisha protest against alleged police torture of a man who refused to identify a body as his missing wife. The state police chief has sought a report on the allegations.

Rajasthan Police Issue Advisory on Digital Census Cyber Scams

Rajasthan Police Issue Advisory on Digital Census Cyber Scams

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police have issued an advisory warning citizens about potential cyber fraud attempts disguised as part of the ongoing digital census. Scammers may use various methods, including fake calls, messages, and in-person visits, to steal personal and financial information.

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested two individuals and seized approximately 234 kg of 2-Bromo-4-Methyl Propiophenone, a crucial precursor used in the production of the synthetic drug mephedrone.

Wanted Criminal Killed In Dehradun Encounter With Police

Wanted Criminal Killed In Dehradun Encounter With Police

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A wanted criminal was killed in an encounter with police in Dehradun after robbing a contractor. The criminal, identified as Akram, had a long criminal history and a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. A police officer was injured in the encounter.

Two Arrested, Injured In Police Encounter Over Bulandshahr Murders

Two Arrested, Injured In Police Encounter Over Bulandshahr Murders

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Two accused, each carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, were arrested after being injured in a police encounter in connection with the recent triple murder in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.

Police Injured in Attack on Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan

Police Injured in Attack on Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Unidentified militants opened fire on a police contingent protecting a polio vaccination team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, injuring at least four police personnel.

J&K: Security Forces Ramp Up Anti-Terror Operations

J&K: Security Forces Ramp Up Anti-Terror Operations

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Security forces continue 'Operation Sheruwali' for the seventh day in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, to hunt down Pakistani terrorists, while another anti-terrorist search operation was launched in neighbouring Poonch district.

CRPF suspends DIG for sharing messages opposing CAPF Bill

CRPF suspends DIG for sharing messages opposing CAPF Bill

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

The Central Reserve Police Force has suspended a senior DIG-rank officer for sharing content allegedly "against" the government during the recent passage of the Central Armed Police Force bill, which the cadre officers of these forces had called discriminatory.

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Goa police have formed teams to trace right-wing activist Gautam Khattar after his remarks against St Francis Xavier created a stir. Complaints have been filed against Khattar in multiple locations across Goa.

Odisha Couple Assault Case: More Arrests Made

Odisha Couple Assault Case: More Arrests Made

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Odisha have made further arrests in connection with the assault on a couple in Berhampur, after a video of the attack went viral on social media.

Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Police seized weapons and mobile phones after inmates clashed in Kapurthala jail. Tear gas and cane charges were used to restore order. Political leaders criticise the state government over the incident.

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A blast on a dedicated freight corridor railway track near Shambhu in Punjab's Patiala was an attempted detonation, according to police. The person attempting the detonation died in the incident. This is the second such incident in three months.

Militants Attack Police Vehicle in Pakistan, Killing One

Militants Attack Police Vehicle in Pakistan, Killing One

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Suspected militants attacked a police vehicle in Bannu district, Pakistan, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to two others. The attackers also set the vehicle on fire. Investigations are underway.

AIFF Unanimously Adopts Revised Constitution, Introduces Key Changes

AIFF Unanimously Adopts Revised Constitution, Introduces Key Changes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has unanimously approved its revised Constitution, aligning with the National Sports Governance Act (NSGA), 2025. This significant overhaul, decided at a virtual Special General Body Meeting, introduces a new election panel, mandates national anthems before matches, modifies foreign player rules in ISL, and updates the disciplinary code, aiming to enhance governance, transparency, and player development in Indian football.

Madhya Pradesh Police Bust Gang Linked To Lawrence Bishnoi Aide

Madhya Pradesh Police Bust Gang Linked To Lawrence Bishnoi Aide

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Madhya Pradesh police have busted an organised gang with connections to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's associate, arresting three key accused in an extortion case.

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.

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Mizoram police, in collaboration with Uttarakhand police, rescued five Mizo women, including two minors, from a sex trafficking racket operating under the guise of a spa in Rudrapur. Six individuals have been arrested, including the alleged mastermind and spa owner.

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian national from Hyderabad, was shot dead in Philadelphia after delivering pizza to a vacant home. Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, and the Consulate General of India is providing assistance to his family.

Punjab police bust terror module with Pak links, arms recovered

Punjab police bust terror module with Pak links, arms recovered

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police have dismantled a terror module allegedly backed by Pakistan's intelligence agency, arresting one person and recovering hand grenades and weapons.

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.

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.

Odisha Police Investigate Lynching Of Constable: Key Developments

Odisha Police Investigate Lynching Of Constable: Key Developments

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Odisha Police Crime Branch investigates the lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape, leading to suspensions and transfers within the police force.

Former CRPF DIG Sentenced to Jail in Constable Recruitment Bribery Case

Former CRPF DIG Sentenced to Jail in Constable Recruitment Bribery Case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A CBI court in Lucknow sentenced a former CRPF DIG and two others to three years in jail for a 2009 bribery case related to constable recruitment.

Balochistan Doctor Suffers Acid Attack, Suspect Killed, Protests Erupt

Balochistan Doctor Suffers Acid Attack, Suspect Killed, Protests Erupt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A female doctor in Pakistan's Balochistan province suffered severe burns in an acid attack by a hospital employee, leading to widespread protests by medical professionals. The suspect was later killed in a police encounter while attempting to flee. The Young Doctors Association is demanding improved security and accountability from health officials.

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 64.62 kg of heroin in Amritsar. The investigation revealed links to Pakistan-based smugglers and a Portugal-based handler.

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.

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, says...

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, says...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A man from Gujarat's Anand district has urged the state government not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, claiming that she had embraced Hinduism and that her life could be at risk if she is sent back to her native country.

Exam train protest turns violent in Patna; tracks blocked, traffic hit

Exam train protest turns violent in Patna; tracks blocked, traffic hit

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A mob disrupted railway traffic at Pataliputra station in Patna, alleging insufficient trains for a competitive exam. Police resorted to tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, which also engaged in stone-pelting. Authorities suspect anti-social elements were involved, aiming to cancel the exams, and are using CCTV footage to identify culprits.

Brazen Daylight Murder: Masked Gunmen Kill Pharmacy Cashier In Chandigarh

Brazen Daylight Murder: Masked Gunmen Kill Pharmacy Cashier In Chandigarh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two masked men shot dead a 45-year-old pharmacy cashier, Janki Das, in broad daylight in Chandigarh's Sector 11. The assailants fired multiple rounds before fleeing on a motorcycle with a third accomplice. Police are investigating all angles, including potential extortion or gangster involvement, though the shop owner reported no threats.

FIR In Ram Temple Donation Embezzlement

FIR In Ram Temple Donation Embezzlement

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Most of those named were involved with the donation-counting process.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

SIT questions Ram temple trust officials over donation theft allegations

SIT questions Ram temple trust officials over donation theft allegations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government has questioned Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and administrator Gopal Rao regarding allegations of donation money theft and financial mismanagement at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Odisha Police Arrest Nine In Real Estate Murder Case

Odisha Police Arrest Nine In Real Estate Murder Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested nine people, including family members, in connection with the abduction and murder of a real estate businessman. The arrests followed the discovery of the victim's body near Gopalpur. Property disputes are believed to be the motive.

Akali Dal Leader Flags 'Horrific' Killing Video To Punjab Police

Akali Dal Leader Flags 'Horrific' Killing Video To Punjab Police

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has sent a video clip linked to the killing of an assistant sub-inspector to the Punjab director general of police. The video allegedly shows the officer being shot at point-blank range.

Rajasthan Police Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rajasthan Police Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A police assistant sub-inspector and a middleman were arrested in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.

Sri Lanka Court To Probe Ex-Intelligence Chief's Torture Allegations

Sri Lanka Court To Probe Ex-Intelligence Chief's Torture Allegations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A Sri Lankan court has ordered a five-member expert judicial panel to investigate claims of torture made by former state intelligence chief Suresh Sallay, who is currently detained under the anti-terror act and on a hunger strike. Sallay was arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

3 commuters injured in brawl over seating on Mumbai local train

3 commuters injured in brawl over seating on Mumbai local train

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Three passengers sustained injuries in a brawl over a seating dispute on an Ambernath-bound local train in Thane district, Maharashtra. The altercation, which occurred shortly after midnight, involved a metal bangle causing head injuries, not a sharp weapon. Separately, a mentally unstable man was apprehended at Kurla station for causing panic with a wooden stick.

Kashmir IGP Orders  Efforts to Dismantle Drug Networks

Kashmir IGP Orders Efforts to Dismantle Drug Networks

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Kashmir has directed the police force to intensify efforts and expedite legal action to dismantle drug networks in the valley. The directive came during a review meeting where senior superintendents of police outlined measures to curb criminal activities.

Odisha Police Arrest More Suspects In Constable Lynching

Odisha Police Arrest More Suspects In Constable Lynching

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Odisha Police's Crime Branch has arrested two more individuals in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable, bringing the total number of arrests to 15. The incident occurred after the constable was accused of attempted rape.