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Inter-state Arms Dealers Arrested for Supplying Weapons to Terror Associate

Inter-state Arms Dealers Arrested for Supplying Weapons to Terror Associate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two inter-state arms dealers accused of supplying weapons to a terror associate linked to Al Badr. The investigation revealed suspicious financial transactions and a wider network of illegal arms smuggling.

Militants Attack Manipur Village, Two Dead And Homes Torched

Militants Attack Manipur Village, Two Dead And Homes Torched

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Suspected militants attacked Kultuh Kuki village in Manipur's Kamjong district, killing two people and burning 30 houses. This incident follows the recovery of six Naga civilians' bodies, believed to be hostages. Security forces are investigating, while the Kuki Baptist Convention and a Congress leader have condemned the violence and criticised the government's response.

Manipur Bombing: Three Suspects Arrested in Connection to Child Deaths

Manipur Bombing: Three Suspects Arrested in Connection to Child Deaths

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Police in Manipur have arrested three suspected members of a proscribed outfit in connection with a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that resulted in the deaths of two children. The arrests were made in Churachandpur district, and arms and ammunition were seized.

ISI-underworld terror module busted, 9 arrested; explosives recovered

ISI-underworld terror module busted, 9 arrested; explosives recovered

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The arrests were made following a sustained investigation and intelligence-based operation. Officials said the module was under surveillance for some time before coordinated action was taken to apprehend its members.

Key Arms Trafficking Operative with Pakistan Links Arrested in Delhi

Key Arms Trafficking Operative with Pakistan Links Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Harsh Pal Singh, a key operative in a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged links to Pakistan-based handlers. Singh is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is accused of receiving illegal arms consignments and mediating in extortion cases.

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two wanted criminals from Bihar were arrested in Rishikesh following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Aamir and Anwarul Haq, sustained bullet injuries and were wanted for a recent shooting in Rishikesh and a fatal robbery in Bihar. The arrests occurred during a vehicle checking drive for the Char Dham Yatra.

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two wanted criminals from Bihar were arrested in Rishikesh following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Aamir and Anwarul Haq, sustained bullet injuries and were wanted for a recent shooting in Rishikesh and a fatal robbery in Bihar. The arrests occurred during a vehicle checking drive for the Char Dham Yatra.

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media to facilitate the illegal arms trade.

Key Suspects in Punjab BJP Headquarters Blast Apprehended

Key Suspects in Punjab BJP Headquarters Blast Apprehended

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Two men, believed to be the main perpetrators of the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters, have been arrested in Haryana. This follows the earlier arrest of five individuals linked to a Pakistan ISI-backed module.

CAF Constable Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Region

CAF Constable Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Region

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) constable allegedly shot himself dead in Kondagaon district, marking the first such incident among security personnel in the Bastar region since it was declared Maoist-free on March 31.

How Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms network

How Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms network

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested two individuals and seized a significant quantity of heroin, along with illegal weapons, in a successful operation targeting a cross-border drug and arms racket.

Two Arrested in Delhi Arms Smuggling Racket with Terror Links

Two Arrested in Delhi Arms Smuggling Racket with Terror Links

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two key operatives of a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged foreign links. The accused were detained at the IGI Airport and arrested in connection with an ongoing probe into an international arms smuggling racket.

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi for questioning regarding a money laundering case involving her defunct IT firm, Exalogic Solutions Private Ltd, and mining company CMRL. The probe focuses on alleged payments made without services and loans extended despite repayment failures, leading to accusations of generating "proceeds of crime."

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

British armed forces, including Royal Marine Commandos, intercepted the Russian shadow fleet oil tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel, marking the UK's first such operation. The action aims to disrupt Russia's funding for its war in Ukraine, with the UK government highlighting the shadow fleet's role in sustaining Moscow's military efforts.

Madhya Pradesh Police Uncover Illegal Pistol Manufacturing Unit

Madhya Pradesh Police Uncover Illegal Pistol Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Police in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district have uncovered an illegal pistol manufacturing unit following the arrest of a man in possession of a country-made firearm. Authorities suspect the weapons were being supplied in Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring Rajasthan.

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Pakistan ISI Suspected in Amritsar Police Station Grenade Attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on the Bhindi Saida police station in Amritsar, Punjab. Preliminary investigations suggest the module was backed by Pakistan's ISI.

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six operatives and sharpshooters allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang, recovering a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced the deployment of two CoBRA battalions to improve law and order, following the discovery of six Naga civilians' bodies and the release of 14 Kuki individuals. Both the Home Minister and Chief Minister have pledged to bring perpetrators of violence to justice and urged public cooperation for peace.

Iran arrests 35 'Mossad-linked' suspects in security crackdown

Iran arrests 35 'Mossad-linked' suspects in security crackdown

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Iranian authorities have announced the arrest of 35 individuals on charges ranging from espionage to illegal trafficking, including alleged Mossad-linked suspects and affiliates of separatist organisations.

U'khand village tense after BJP worker's murder; accused's building razed

U'khand village tense after BJP worker's murder; accused's building razed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A local BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village following an irrigation dispute, leaving three family members critically injured. Authorities have razed "illegal" structures belonging to the accused, and police have registered a case against 12 named suspects and others, deploying forces to maintain law and order.

Seven Arrested In Meerut For Illegal Firearms Trade

Seven Arrested In Meerut For Illegal Firearms Trade

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested seven members of a gang allegedly involved in the illegal trade of firearms. Illegal pistols, country-made firearms, cartridges, cash, and motorcycles were seized from the suspects.

Kerala Toddler's Death Ruled As Murder After Postmortem

Kerala Toddler's Death Ruled As Murder After Postmortem

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The death of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Nedumangad, Kerala, is now being investigated as a murder after a postmortem revealed severe internal and external injuries. The child's mother's partner is suspected of causing the fatal injuries, and police are also investigating the mother's potential involvement.

Murder Charge Added After Punjab Man Succumbs To Attack Injuries

Murder Charge Added After Punjab Man Succumbs To Attack Injuries

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A man critically injured in an alleged attack in Mannan village, Hoshiarpur, has succumbed to his injuries, leading police to add a murder charge to the case. The deceased, Harpinder Singh, was reportedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons over a land dispute. Two accused have been arrested, while five others, including a key suspect, remain at large as police conduct raids.

FIFA World Cup brings back bitter memories for Mexico's missing families

FIFA World Cup brings back bitter memories for Mexico's missing families

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mexico counts more than 135,000 missing people, a figure that has surged since 2006 when then-President Felipe Calderon launched a war against the country's drug cartels.

ED Conducts Fresh Searches In Ex-Cop's Extortion Case

ED Conducts Fresh Searches In Ex-Cop's Extortion Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh searches at the Kandi residence of arrested former Kolkata Police officer Santanu Sinha Biswas in connection with the alleged 'Sona Pappu' extortion and land-grab case.

Gujarat ATS nabs suspect linked to Pakistani gangster and grenade smuggling

Gujarat ATS nabs suspect linked to Pakistani gangster and grenade smuggling

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The Gujarat ATS and police have detained Bikramjit Singh alias Vicky, an accused linked to a grenade smuggling case in Punjab and suspected to be associated with a Pakistani gangster working for ISI, in Deesa town of the state.

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and recovering a cache of country-made pistols and magazines.

Delhi Police Intercept Himanshu Bhau Gang Sharpshooters With Illegal Weapons

Delhi Police Intercept Himanshu Bhau Gang Sharpshooters With Illegal Weapons

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended three alleged sharpshooters, including a juvenile, linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang. They were caught with illegal pistols and cartridges while reportedly en route to execute a targeted attack in Bawana, outer north Delhi. The arrests foiled a conspiracy orchestrated by an associate of jailed gangster Himanshu Bhau.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal Arms Unit, Arrests UAPA-Accused Supplier

Delhi Police Busts Illegal Arms Unit, Arrests UAPA-Accused Supplier

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Delhi Police dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arresting two individuals, including a supplier previously charged under the UAPA for supplying weapons to Khalistani terrorists.

Two NSCN Cadres Killed In Arunachal Pradesh Encounter

Two NSCN Cadres Killed In Arunachal Pradesh Encounter

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Two suspected NSCN cadres were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, after security forces launched a counter-insurgency operation based on inputs about the movement of armed insurgents allegedly involved in extortion activities.

ISI-Backed Module Suspected in Chandigarh BJP Office Blast: Two More Arrested

ISI-Backed Module Suspected in Chandigarh BJP Office Blast: Two More Arrested

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested two more individuals allegedly involved in the recent blast outside the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, bringing the total arrests to seven. The suspects are believed to be part of an ISI-backed module taking instructions from handlers in Germany and Portugal.

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others were injured in a shooting at a shop in Bawana, Delhi. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Four Suspects in Jamshedpur Shooting Case

Jharkhand Police Arrest Four Suspects in Jamshedpur Shooting Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that seriously injured a man. The suspects were apprehended with firearms and ammunition, and the motive appears to be a long-standing dispute.

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Three individuals arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, have been remanded to 13-day police custody.

Former Kerala CM's daughter seeks more time, ED summons her on June 17

Former Kerala CM's daughter seeks more time, ED summons her on June 17

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning on June 17 in a money laundering case involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL). The probe focuses on alleged payments of Rs 2.78 crore from CMRL to Veena's IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, without services rendered, and loans from an associated company.

Madurai Teen Murder: Five Arrested; CM Vijay Orders Swift Action on Heinous Crimes

Madurai Teen Murder: Five Arrested; CM Vijay Orders Swift Action on Heinous Crimes

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A 17-year-old boy was murdered in the car parking area of the Sri Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai, leading to the arrest of five suspects, including two juveniles. Concurrently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed police to promptly register and expedite cases related to sexual crimes and other heinous offences, ensuring stringent punishment for culprits.

Jeweller Injured In Mumbra Robbery Attempt; Two Arrested

Jeweller Injured In Mumbra Robbery Attempt; Two Arrested

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A jewellery shop owner in Mumbra, Thane, was stabbed and injured during a failed robbery attempt. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.

Delhi Shooting: Gang Rivalry Suspected in Fatal Attack on Boy and Father

Delhi Shooting: Gang Rivalry Suspected in Fatal Attack on Boy and Father

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A young boy was killed and his father injured in a shooting in Delhi's Bawana area. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Jammu police solved a blind murder case within 24 hours, arresting two individuals in connection with the killing of a 46-year-old man. The victim suffered a fatal neck injury. Investigation revealed a domestic dispute as a potential motive.

Key Manipur Insurgent Commander Arrested In Delhi: Details

Key Manipur Insurgent Commander Arrested In Delhi: Details

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Security forces have arrested Haobijam Dilip Singh, a key commander of the banned Manipuri insurgent outfit Kangleipak Communist Party, in Delhi. The arrest led to the seizure of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Manipur's Kakching district.