News for 'absconding accused'

Howrah sex racket prime accused held, mother still at large

Howrah sex racket prime accused held, mother still at large

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The West Bengal Police on Wednesday arrested Ariyan Khan, one of the prime accused in the Howrah sex and pornographic film racket, from a hideout in the Golf Green area of south Kolkata, a senior officer said.

9 dead after Faridabad explosives go off at J-K police station

9 dead after Faridabad explosives go off at J-K police station

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The material, part of the 360 kilograms of explosives recovered from the rented residence of arrested doctor Muzammil Ganaie, was being sampled as part of the ongoing investigation, the officials said.

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the US. He is wanted in connection with several high-profile crimes.

Teenage boy raped, killed; 3 held from Kanwar camp

Teenage boy raped, killed; 3 held from Kanwar camp

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Delhi police arrest 13 individuals, including minors, for the murder and sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy, allegedly in retaliation for informing on a rival gang member.

Malegaon case: Court notes discrepancies in ATS, NIA probe

Malegaon case: Court notes discrepancies in ATS, NIA probe

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A special court, in its acquittal order in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has highlighted a running battle between the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), pointing out stark contradictions in their probe.

Treat singers promoting gang culture as criminals: Haryana DGP

Treat singers promoting gang culture as criminals: Haryana DGP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Haryana DGP O P Singh has directed police officers to treat singers who promote gang lifestyles through music and videos as criminals and take strict legal action against them. This directive comes as part of an ongoing effort to curb the promotion of gun culture and violence in the state.

Mumbai BMW crash: Sena leader's absconding son arrested

Mumbai BMW crash: Sena leader's absconding son arrested

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested Mihir Shah, two days after the 24-year-old allegedly rammed his BMW car into a two-wheeler, killing a woman and leaving her husband injured.

Over 18,000 Indians deported by US since 2009, Jaishankar tells RS

Over 18,000 Indians deported by US since 2009, Jaishankar tells RS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Indian government reveals that the United States has deported over 18,000 Indian nationals since 2009, with a focus on human trafficking investigations and concerns over the treatment of deportees.

HC ends monitoring of Pansare murder probe, orders to expedite trial

HC ends monitoring of Pansare murder probe, orders to expedite trial

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The Bombay High Court has discontinued its monitoring of the investigation into the 2015 murder of communist leader and rationalist writer Govind Pansare, directing the sessions court to expedite the ongoing trial. The decision comes after a report by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) indicated that the investigation has been thoroughly conducted, with only the arrest of two absconding accused remaining. The court has ordered daily hearings for the trial, which has already begun and has seen 28 prosecution witnesses examined as of December 16, 2024.

Absconding Godhra convict caught with gang of thieves in Pune

Absconding Godhra convict caught with gang of thieves in Pune

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Salim Zarda, a 55-year-old life convict in the 2002 Godhra train carnage case, was arrested in Pune district for theft. Zarda, who had previously jumped parole on eight occasions, was arrested on January 22 by Pune rural police. He was handed over to Nashik police in connection with a theft case registered there. Zarda was among the 31 persons convicted in the Godhra train carnage case. He was released on parole on September 17, 2024, but failed to return.

Kerala: NIA arrests absconding accused for conducting terror camp

Kerala: NIA arrests absconding accused for conducting terror camp

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday arrested a man from Kerala wanted for his alleged role in conducting a terror camp in Kannur district of the state in 2013.

Assam varsity shut after protest against VC over corruption charges

Assam varsity shut after protest against VC over corruption charges

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Students at Tezpur University in Assam have shut down the institution, protesting against Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh over allegations of corruption and financial irregularities. The shutdown has led to the cancellation of end-term examinations and has garnered support from teachers and non-teaching staff.

7 arrested in murder of whistleblower in KCR irrigation scam

7 arrested in murder of whistleblower in KCR irrigation scam

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Seven people were arrested in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana in connection with the murder of a man who had filed a complaint against former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and others alleging corruption in the Kaleshwaram irrigation project. Police said N Rajalingamurthy was stabbed to death over a land dispute on February 19. The accused, including a former municipal vice-chairman associated with the ruling BRS, confessed to the crime and led the police to the weapons used, including knives, an iron rod, mobile phones, and motorcycles. Three other accused are absconding in the case. Rajalingamurthy had earlier filed a private complaint in a court seeking registration of an FIR against BRS President Chandrasekhar Rao and others after the sinking of some piers of the Medigadda barrage, alleging irregularities in the construction of the project.

ED arrests UP agent for duping investors through 'QFX' Ponzi fraud

ED arrests UP agent for duping investors through 'QFX' Ponzi fraud

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an agent based in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding investors through the 'QFX' Ponzi scheme. The agent, Navab Hassan, has been remanded to ED custody for nine days. This is the second arrest in the case, which involves multiple FIRs across several states.

Driver of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar's father held in abduction case

Driver of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar's father held in abduction case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Navi Mumbai police have arrested the driver of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's father in connection with a road rage incident involving the abduction of a truck helper. Other family members are still at large.

'How Did She Come Out At 12.30 At Night?': Mamata's Shocker

'How Did She Come Out At 12.30 At Night?': Mamata's Shocker

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's advice to female boarders on Sunday about not venturing out late at night, in the aftermath of the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur, drew criticism from the Opposition, which asserted that her remarks were emblematic of the state's law and order situation.

SC rejects NIA plea against bail given to accused in RSS leader's murder case

SC rejects NIA plea against bail given to accused in RSS leader's murder case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with the bail granted to 17 members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with the 2022 murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Srinivasan in Kerala. The court noted that the Kerala High Court, which granted bail, has the power to revoke it if the conditions are violated. The NIA had sought cancellation of the bail, alleging the accused had violated bail conditions and contacted witnesses. The accused are also facing trial for allegedly instigating communal violence in Kerala and other parts of the country.

Hizb chief's jailed sons move Delhi HC to restore phone calls

Hizb chief's jailed sons move Delhi HC to restore phone calls

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The sons of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Syed Shahid Yusuf, have challenged a rule in the Delhi Prison Rules that bars those accused of offences against the state, terrorist activities, and other heinous crimes from using telephonic and electronic communication facilities. The two prisoners, currently lodged in different Delhi jails, are seeking restoration of their phone call facilities, alleging that the restrictions are arbitrary and unreasonable. The Delhi High Court has posted the matter for further hearing on May 22.

NIA charges 7 for attack on Punjab police station by Khalistani terrorists

NIA charges 7 for attack on Punjab police station by Khalistani terrorists

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The terror attack on Ghanie Ke Bangar Police Station in Batala, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, was claimed on social media by BKI operatives Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia and Gurpreet alias Gopi, they said.

Muslim man booked for forcibly converting Hindu woman to Islam

Muslim man booked for forcibly converting Hindu woman to Islam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

About nine months ago, the man, whose real name she later discovered was Bakhtawar, took her to Mandanpur Shumali village under the Baheri police station area in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly.

Prime accused in Chh'garh journalist murder case arrested

Prime accused in Chh'garh journalist murder case arrested

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The accused, a contractor by profession, was absconding since the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar came to light on January 3, he said.

Beed sarpanch murder: Maha govt forms 10-member SIT

Beed sarpanch murder: Maha govt forms 10-member SIT

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The SIT will be headed by Crime Investigation Department's (CID) Deputy Inspector General Basavraj Teli, said an order issued by the state Home department.

Nikki Bhati's Brother-In-Law, Father-In-Law Arrested

Nikki Bhati's Brother-In-Law, Father-In-Law Arrested

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The case has drawn widespread attention as Nikki's family alleged she faced years of torture and escalating dowry demands since her marriage in 2016. They said they had already given a Scorpio SUV, a motorcycle, and gold jewellery to her in-laws, but the demands later increased to Rs 36 lakh in cash and even a luxury car.

Woman gets husband phone snatched to delete pictures with lover

Woman gets husband phone snatched to delete pictures with lover

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

A woman allegedly sought help from two men to get her husband's phone snatched in south Delhi's Sultanpur area to delete intimate photos with her lover stored on the device, an official said on Friday.

Mumbai blasts: Court orders police to provide security to approver

Mumbai blasts: Court orders police to provide security to approver

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The court directed the police to provide sufficient security to the applicant and his family members as contemplated under the Witness Protection and Security Act as early as possible.

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Two active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang, allegedly involved in firing outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani's residence in Bareilly, were shot dead in an encounter near Tronica City in Ghaziabad. The encounter was carried out in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell and Special Task Forces of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Merely having Aadhaar, voter ID doesn't make one Indian citizen: HC

Merely having Aadhaar, voter ID doesn't make one Indian citizen: HC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court ruled that possessing documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID does not automatically grant Indian citizenship, emphasizing the importance of the Citizenship Act of 1955.

Rape accused thrashed, tied to cart, paraded naked in UP

Rape accused thrashed, tied to cart, paraded naked in UP

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The video purports to show the 22-year-old man, with his lower body stripped, tied to a bullock cart. Multiple men and women can be heard in the background, with some also being heard inciting a dog to attack him and others encouraging a thrashing. A voice can be heard saying, "Let it go, what if he dies?"

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area on Sunday to maintain law and order.

E-rickshaw puller by day, burglar by night!

E-rickshaw puller by day, burglar by night!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A man leading a double life as an e-rickshaw puller by day and a burglar by night has been arrested in Delhi. The accused used his inconspicuous identity to avoid suspicion while targeting locked houses in residential areas.

NCP expels leader, son after cops name duo in dowry-suicide case

NCP expels leader, son after cops name duo in dowry-suicide case

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has expelled a local leader and his son after they were named in a dowry harassment and abetment to suicide case in Pune, India. The victim, Vaishnavi, allegedly hanged herself on May 16 after facing harassment from her in-laws for dowry. The police have arrested her husband, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law, while the father-in-law and brother-in-law are absconding. The case has garnered attention due to the involvement of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who attended the couple's wedding and gifted them an SUV.

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Delhi Police have dismantled two inter-state car-jacking syndicates, arresting seven autolifters and recovering stolen vehicles. The operation uncovered a network involved in stealing, dismantling, and transporting vehicles across Delhi-NCR and beyond.

1993 Mum blasts: CBI files affidavit about absconders

1993 Mum blasts: CBI files affidavit about absconders

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Pulled up for failing to bring to justice the alleged prime perpetrators of 1993 Mumbai serial blasts including Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed an affidavit in the special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities court listing the steps taken by the agency to bring back the absconding accused to face the trial in the case.

Main accused in Deoband blasts arrested from Srinagar after 31 years

Main accused in Deoband blasts arrested from Srinagar after 31 years

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Nazir Ahmed Wani, the main accused in the 1993 Deoband bomb blasts, has been arrested in Srinagar after evading capture for 31 years. Wani, wanted for his involvement in the bomb attacks, was arrested by a joint operation of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and local police. The blasts occurred during communal violence in Deoband following the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992.

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Jailed gangster Chhota Rajan's close aide Santosh Mahadeo Sawant was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation as he landed at Mumbai airport from Singapore, after being on the run for 18 years, officials said on Wednesday.

Andhra horror: 13 held over gangrape of 15-yr-old Dalit girl for 2 yrs

Andhra horror: 13 held over gangrape of 15-yr-old Dalit girl for 2 yrs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The horrific crime, which resulted in the girl becoming pregnant, came to light on June 9 after she filed a complaint recently.

Gujarat honour killing victim cracks NEET with high marks

Gujarat honour killing victim cracks NEET with high marks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

An 18-year-old girl from Gujarat, a victim of suspected honor killing, has cracked the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). She was allegedly killed by her father and uncles for being in a live-in relationship.

NIA arrests last accused in PFI hand-chopping case after 13 years

NIA arrests last accused in PFI hand-chopping case after 13 years

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested the key and last absconding accused, who had been in hiding for over 13 years, in connection with the mutilation of a college professor's hand in Kerala, for alleged blasphemy.

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'

Mehul Choksi extradition: India assures Belgium on prison conditions

Mehul Choksi extradition: India assures Belgium on prison conditions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The Indian government has provided assurances to Belgian authorities regarding the prison conditions awaiting Mehul Choksi if he is extradited. The details focus on meeting European standards for humane treatment and addressing concerns about overcrowding and solitary confinement.