News for 'Ranchi Police'

Ranchi Police Intercept LSD Shipment from Netherlands

Ranchi Police Intercept LSD Shipment from Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Ranchi police seized fifty LSD patches allegedly imported from the Netherlands via the dark web, marking the second such recovery in the city. The consignment was intercepted at the Hehal post office following leads obtained from two individuals arrested in February.

Ranchi Police Nab 15 Suspects in Looting Cases

Ranchi Police Nab 15 Suspects in Looting Cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested 15 individuals allegedly involved in multiple looting incidents across the district. The arrests followed separate operations and the recovery of weapons and stolen goods.

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi have arrested 10 members of a gang allegedly involved in multiple loot cases across the city. The arrests followed a tip-off and the recovery of weapons.

Bihar Student Dies By Suicide In Ranchi, Police Investigate

Bihar Student Dies By Suicide In Ranchi, Police Investigate

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A 23-year-old student from Bihar's Aurangabad allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi on Monday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with a love affair suspected as a possible cause.

Ranchi Police Investigate Death of Teenage Domestic Helper

Ranchi Police Investigate Death of Teenage Domestic Helper

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Ranchi are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten to death. The girl was working as a domestic helper, and the official in whose house she resided is under suspicion.

Ranchi Police Nab Four in Connection with Restaurant Employee's Murder

Ranchi Police Nab Four in Connection with Restaurant Employee's Murder

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a restaurant employee in Ranchi, Jharkhand, linked to an extortion attempt. The arrests followed a gunfight with police, and the investigation has uncovered a network of bank accounts used for illicit transactions.

Army Jawan Held For Molesting Student In Ranchi

Army Jawan Held For Molesting Student In Ranchi

Rediff.com3 hours ago

An Army jawan has been arrested in Ranchi for allegedly molesting a female student. The incident occurred in the Lalpur police station area, and the accused has been sent to jail.

Man Held For Stealing Jewellery From Ranchi Wedding

Man Held For Stealing Jewellery From Ranchi Wedding

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ranchi Police have arrested a 39-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 16 lakh from a wedding ceremony. The accused, who was not an invitee, was apprehended based on technical surveillance and CCTV footage analysis.

Body Parts Found In Search For Missing Ranchi Toddler

Body Parts Found In Search For Missing Ranchi Toddler

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Body parts, suspected to be those of a missing 18-month-old girl, were discovered in an open drain in Ranchi during a search operation. Forensic analysis and DNA testing are underway to confirm the identity of the remains as the search continues.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Khorha Colony, Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility of the child falling into a nearby drain, while the family claims to have received a ransom call.

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy was found dead in police custody in Ranchi, Jharkhand. An investigation is underway, and several police officers have been suspended.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.

Ranchi Construction Accident Claims Two Lives

Ranchi Construction Accident Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Two labourers died after a soil collapse at an under-construction apartment complex in Ranchi. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Ranchi Restaurateur Allegedly Dies By Suicide Due To Financial Strains

Ranchi Restaurateur Allegedly Dies By Suicide Due To Financial Strains

Rediff.com1 days ago

A restaurateur in Ranchi, identified as Abhimanyu Bhatia, allegedly died by suicide due to financial strains. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death after he consumed poison at his restaurant.

Ranchi Couple Arrested For Murdering Man Over Illicit Affair

Ranchi Couple Arrested For Murdering Man Over Illicit Affair

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Police in Ranchi have arrested a couple and an accomplice for allegedly murdering a man due to an illicit affair gone sour. The victim, Kamlesh Singh, was allegedly killed by Shivnath Kumar Singh and his wife Angita Devi after Angita claimed the victim had tried to molest her. The trio attempted to make the murder look like a road accident.

Ranchi Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

Ranchi Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 20-year-old B.Com student was found dead in her hostel room in Ranchi, with police investigating the possibility of suicide.

Ranchi Land Dealer Killed Over Financial Dispute

Ranchi Land Dealer Killed Over Financial Dispute

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A land dealer was allegedly shot dead in Ranchi, Jharkhand, due to a financial dispute. Police have arrested the accused and are investigating the incident.

Accused Land Dealer Killer Arrested After Ranchi Gunfight

Accused Land Dealer Killer Arrested After Ranchi Gunfight

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old man allegedly involved in the murder of a land dealer was arrested after a gunfight with police in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The accused, Satyam Pathak, sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter.

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A teenager in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has been arrested along with her boyfriend for allegedly murdering her mother after she refused to give her money. The girl confessed to the crime, stating she suffocated her mother with a pillow with the help of her boyfriend and his friends.

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery Attempt In Ranchi

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery Attempt In Ranchi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 55-year-old security guard was beaten to death during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Police are investigating the incident and have recovered an iron rod used in the crime.

Ranchi kidnap: Missing siblings rescued from abductors; 2 arrested

Ranchi kidnap: Missing siblings rescued from abductors; 2 arrested

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Two siblings who went missing from Ranchi's Dhurwa area 12 days ago have been rescued from kidnappers in Ramgarh district. The rescue follows a police investigation and public protests.

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery In Ranchi

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery In Ranchi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 60-year-old security guard was killed during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi. Police have arrested three suspects who confessed to the crime.

How Jharkhand Police Uncovered SSC Exam Cheating Ring

How Jharkhand Police Uncovered SSC Exam Cheating Ring

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Jharkhand Police have arrested four individuals, including a candidate, for allegedly using high-tech methods to cheat during the SSC GD constable recruitment examination in Ranchi. The accused, all from Bihar, were caught attempting to hack computer systems at an online examination centre.

Three held over death of teenage domestic worker in Ranchi

Three held over death of teenage domestic worker in Ranchi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following the death of a 16-year-old girl who worked as a domestic helper. The arrests were made after the girl's body was found with multiple injuries, suggesting she was beaten to death.

Missing Girl Allegedly Murdered and Secretly Cremated in Ranchi District

Missing Girl Allegedly Murdered and Secretly Cremated in Ranchi District

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Police in Ranchi are investigating the alleged murder of a 13-year-old girl who had been missing since March 13. Her body was reportedly cremated secretly. Several people have been detained for questioning.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics And Illicit Liquor Seized

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics And Illicit Liquor Seized

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit foreign liquor worth over Rs 8.85 lakh and arrested 12 people across four districts in separate operations.

Ranchi: Man and Sister-in-Law Die by Suicide Over Illicit Relationship

Ranchi: Man and Sister-in-Law Die by Suicide Over Illicit Relationship

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man and his 19-year-old sister-in-law were found dead in Ranchi, with police suspecting suicide due to an illicit relationship.

27 Maoists Surrender To Police In Jharkhand

27 Maoists Surrender To Police In Jharkhand

Rediff.com2 days ago

Twenty-seven Maoists surrendered to police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as part of 'Operation Navjeevan'. The rebels laid down their arms before senior officers, with authorities appealing to others to return to the mainstream.

Ranchi Man Accused of Murdering Wife with Iron Rod After Argument

Ranchi Man Accused of Murdering Wife with Iron Rod After Argument

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A man in Ranchi district, India, is accused of killing his wife with an iron rod following a domestic dispute. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect and recovered the weapon.

Ranchi Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Job Seekers with Fake Army Promises

Ranchi Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Job Seekers with Fake Army Promises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Ranchi for allegedly defrauding people of Rs 70 lakh by promising them jobs in the Indian Army. The arrest was made based on intelligence provided by the Lucknow Military Intelligence.

Woman Humiliated and Paraded in Ranchi Over Alleged Bike Theft

Woman Humiliated and Paraded in Ranchi Over Alleged Bike Theft

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A woman in Ranchi, Jharkhand, was allegedly humiliated and paraded by a neighbour after her husband was accused of stealing his motorcycle. Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.

Ranchi Man Suffers Severe Burns After Train Roof Electrocution

Ranchi Man Suffers Severe Burns After Train Roof Electrocution

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained serious burn injuries after climbing onto the roof of a train and coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Ranchi

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Ranchi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A man was killed by a wild elephant in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred in Chitrakota village. Forest officials provided immediate relief to the family of the deceased and are working to drive the elephant back into the forest.

Ranchi Man Injured After Contacting High-Tension Wire on Train Roof

Ranchi Man Injured After Contacting High-Tension Wire on Train Roof

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained severe burn injuries after jumping onto a train roof and contacting a high-tension overhead wire. The incident occurred at Ranchi railway station, and the man is currently receiving treatment at a railway hospital.

Ranchi: 12 Arrested in Land Dispute Clash

Ranchi: 12 Arrested in Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi have arrested 12 people following a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute. Arms and ammunition were seized during the arrests.

Prime Accused In BJP Leader's Murder Arrested In Kolkata

Prime Accused In BJP Leader's Murder Arrested In Kolkata

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Kolkata in connection with the killing of a BJP leader in Jharkhand. Police claim he was the prime accused in the case.

Jharkhand Parties Demand Pay For Police Amid Treasury Scam

Jharkhand Parties Demand Pay For Police Amid Treasury Scam

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Opposition parties in Jharkhand are demanding the release of salaries for police personnel, which have been withheld following the discovery of irregularities in treasury funds across several districts. The police association claims that over 70,000 personnel have not been paid since March, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and prompt action from the state government.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven In Jewellery Heist Case

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven In Jewellery Heist Case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested seven interstate criminals, including two women, in connection with a jewellery shop heist and recovered looted gold and silver ornaments along with weapons and vehicles.

Jharkhand Police Nab Prime Accused In Treasury Embezzlement Case

Jharkhand Police Nab Prime Accused In Treasury Embezzlement Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested the prime accused in a fraudulent withdrawal case from the West Singhbhum treasury, along with three others. The accused manipulated departmental computer data for nearly nine years to divert government funds into their own accounts and those of associates.

Man Allegedly Killed By Son In Latehar District

Man Allegedly Killed By Son In Latehar District

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 65-year-old man was allegedly killed by his son in Jharkhand's Latehar district following a domestic dispute. The accused has been arrested, and the police are investigating the incident.