Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has emphasised the need for the state police to enhance their preparedness in addressing modern challenges such as cybercrime and financial offences. He highlighted the importance of the police force in maintaining law and order and contributing to the state's economic progress during the closing ceremony of the 36th Maharashtra State Police Sports Competition.
Delhi is set to establish its first dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) police station as part of a broader initiative to make the city drug-free by 2027, according to LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Two police constables in Chhattisgarh allegedly committed suicide in separate incidents, apparently due to family-related issues. One constable shot himself with his service rifle, while the other was found hanging at his residence.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket based in Mewat, arresting four individuals for allegedly impersonating Indian Air Force officials and defrauding businessmen using forged documents.
Pakistani security forces successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a police post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in the death of one terrorist and injuries to others.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has declared a zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism and attacks on police personnel following violent protests in Kolkata. He warned of strict legal action and promised full government support for law enforcement.
Telangana's DGP C V Anand has directed the police force to collaborate and intensify efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the state. The focus will be on advanced technology, tracing financial trails, and crushing foreign syndicates. The DGP also highlighted the need for educational institutions to take responsibility and report drug-related incidents.
Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a significant amount of cash, arms, ammunition, and explosives from Maoist hideouts in the forests during search operations.
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.
Pakistani security forces killed 27 terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in multiple operations over the weekend in the country's northwest, officials said on Sunday.
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.
A police constable in Lucknow has alleged corruption in the deployment of personnel, claiming IPS officers are running a 'corrupt feudal system'. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.
Police have booked over 300 people in Mathura following violent clashes during a Dalit wedding procession. The incident occurred when the procession allegedly faced stone-pelting in an upper-caste locality, leading to counter-allegations of caste-based slurs and property damage.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.
A police assistant sub-inspector and a middleman were arrested in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.
An encounter occurred between security forces and Maoists in a forest in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Tuesday morning. No casualties were reported in the incident, which took place during a routine combing operation in the Porahat forest near Kedabir village.
The Uttar Pradesh government is conducting large-scale training of crime scene experts at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) to modernise policing and make it more result-oriented.
Security forces have arrested a terrorist associate in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, recovering hand grenades during the operation.
An eight-year-old boy was allegedly murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, with his throat slit during a wedding celebration, police said on Wednesday.
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.
Security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district have launched operations to rescue individuals held hostage by armed groups. The operations include area domination exercises and search operations to locate missing persons and apprehend those responsible for the hostage situation.
Police in Bihar's Saran district rescued 28 girls allegedly forced to dance in orchestra groups, arresting six individuals and launching further investigations.
Security forces in Jammu recovered a packet of suspected narcotics, believed to have been dropped by a drone, in the border area of Bishnah. The packet was discovered by a local farmer and is suspected to contain heroin.
Odisha Police Crime Branch investigates the lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape, leading to suspensions and transfers within the police force.
A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Phagwara, India, died on Tuesday after an accidental firing from his service revolver while cleaning it at his residence.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants from different proscribed outfits across three districts, recovering explosives in a separate operation.
West Bengal police are investigating the murder of a BJP leader's aide, suspecting the involvement of professional shooters from neighbouring states and local criminals.
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.
A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.
A man in Rajasthan has been arrested after allegedly beating his pregnant wife and forcibly administering abortion pills, leading to her death. The incident occurred in Bhilwara district, and the couple's daughter reported the abuse to the police.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state will be directly handed over to the BSF for deportation, bypassing court appearances, following a new rule.
An eight-month-old girl is in critical condition after her mother allegedly forced her to drink acid in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara. The infant is on ventilator support and bleeding from her mouth and nose.
Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested an alleged interstate wildlife trafficker in Gorakhpur and rescued 100 protected rose-ringed parrots from his possession.
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.
Pakistani security forces killed six terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, repelling an attack on a police post in Bannu district.
Uttar Pradesh Police have dismantled an inter-state cyber fraud racket, arresting 19 individuals involved in duping people under the guise of government welfare schemes.
Counting of votes begins in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal, with significant implications for regional and national parties.
Four policemen have been suspended and two home guards disengaged from service in Odisha following the lynching of a GRP constable. The crime branch is investigating the incident, which occurred after allegations of attempted sexual assault. Opposition parties have criticised the state government over the incident.
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