News for 'arms dealers'

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.

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.

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested Praveen Kumar, a key operative linked to a transnational arms trafficking and terror module. Kumar, an associate of gangster Rohit Chaudhary, is accused of being a 'receiver' for the module backed by Pakistan's ISI. The arrest brings the total number of accused in the case to 14.

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the confiscation of several properties belonging to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, following his declaration as a fugitive in a money laundering case.

Jharkhand ATS Arrests Three, Seizes US-Made Pistol In Deoghar

Jharkhand ATS Arrests Three, Seizes US-Made Pistol In Deoghar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested three individuals in Deoghar and seized a US-made pistol, acting on a tip-off about illegal foreign weapons dealing.

Arms dealer Bhandari opposes ED's fugitive plea in black money case

Arms dealer Bhandari opposes ED's fugitive plea in black money case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari has opposed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea in a Delhi court seeking to declare him a "fugitive " in connection with a black money case. Bhandari claims his stay in the UK is legal as the London High Court denied his extradition to India. The court's decision was also cited by an English court in April to deny the Indian government's request to extradite another accused in a rice-buying scam. Bhandari's lawyer argued that the ED's application was "vague, misplaced and without jurisdiction " and that the value involved in the case was less than the required Rs 100 crore to declare someone a "fugitive. " The Delhi court has sought the ED's rebuttal to Bhandari's argument by May 3.

Arms dealer Viktor Bout convicted

Arms dealer Viktor Bout convicted

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

According to the indictment and evidence presented at the trial, between November 2007 and March 2008, Bout agreed to sell to Colombian terrorist organisation Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) millions of dollars' worth of weapons.

Arms dealer Nanda, son get bail

Arms dealer Nanda, son get bail

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The Delhi high court granted bail to arms dealer Suresh Nanda, his son Sanjeev and two others who allegedly manipulated evidence in the case of alleged kickbacks in the Barak missile deal

CBI arrests arms dealer Abhishek Verma, wife

CBI arrests arms dealer Abhishek Verma, wife

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Verma and his wife Ancia Neascu were placed under arrest by the CBI after they failed to give convincing answers to the investigation agency which registered a fresh case against him on Thursday

Thai court orders arms dealer Bout's extradition

Thai court orders arms dealer Bout's extradition

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

A Thai court has ruled that Russian Arms Dealer Viktor Bout be extradited to the US to face trial for attempting to supply the Colombian militant group FARC with missiles.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

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.

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticised the AAP government in Punjab, alleging a rise in organised crime and a deteriorating law and order situation.

Brothers Arrested In Delhi Over Hathras Journalist Murder

Brothers Arrested In Delhi Over Hathras Journalist Murder

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Two brothers, wanted in connection with the murder of a property dealer and journalist in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, have been arrested in Delhi. The accused, carrying rewards on their heads, were apprehended following a tip-off.

Arms dealer Abhishek Verma alleges threat to life

Arms dealer Abhishek Verma alleges threat to life

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Arms dealer Abhishek Verma, in judicial custody for allegedly violating the Official Secrets Act, has claimed there is a constant threat to his life from fellow inmates and people outside jail and of extortion.

Man Held For Allegedly Firing Gun Outside Gurugram Mall

Man Held For Allegedly Firing Gun Outside Gurugram Mall

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Police in Gurugram have arrested a man for allegedly firing a shot in the air outside the MGF Mall. The accused, Naveen Kumar, was apprehended after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.

Delhi Man Held After Nine Years On The Run In Dacoity Case

Delhi Man Held After Nine Years On The Run In Dacoity Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 55-year-old man, who posed as a police officer in a 2017 dacoity case involving Rs 52.5 lakh, has been arrested in Delhi after evading arrest for nearly nine years.

Has arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari fled to London?

Has arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari fled to London?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, who is under the scanner of multiple investigating agencies, may have fled the country, a media report claimed on Thursday.

Indian-origin arms dealer found guilty of security fraud

Indian-origin arms dealer found guilty of security fraud

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

An Indian-American arms dealer has been sentenced to six months of home detention with electronic monitoring and fined $30,000 for hiding his relationship with Indian defence officials during a background check for a high-security job in the US.

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old property dealer in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while filming a social media reel with his cousin. The incident, captured on video, is under police investigation.

BJP, Congress spar over Vadra's links with absconding arms dealer

BJP, Congress spar over Vadra's links with absconding arms dealer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The BJP asked the Gandhis to speak up over the issue.

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A 27-year-old collection agent was robbed of cash by four men on motorcycles in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area, according to police reports.

Extortionists from Sunil Rathi Gang Nabbed in Uttarakhand

Extortionists from Sunil Rathi Gang Nabbed in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Two members of the Sunil Rathi gang have been arrested for allegedly extorting businessmen in Haridwar and Dehradun. The arrests were made by a joint team of Uttarakhand Police STF and Dehradun Police. The investigation revealed links to Sunil Rathi, who is currently in jail.

Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Faridabad Police arrested two men, including a student, after a shootout for allegedly firing at a BJP leader's office and demanding extortion money.

HC rejects Gandhis' plea against tax assessment transfer in case linked to arms dealer

HC rejects Gandhis' plea against tax assessment transfer in case linked to arms dealer

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed petitions by Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra against the income tax department's decision to transfer their assessments to the Central Circle, which is mandated to check tax evasion, instead of an ordinary assessment in a matter related to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

Arms dealer Bhandari sues French firm for unpaid cut in Indian deal

Arms dealer Bhandari sues French firm for unpaid cut in Indian deal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Sanjay Bhandari, an accused arms dealer wanted in India on money laundering and tax evasion charges, is pursuing a separate legal battle of his own in France over an alleged unpaid cut from a large Indian defence contract dating back over 10 years, according to a UK media report.

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A UK court on Monday ruled that Sanjay Bhandari, an accused middleman and consultant in arms deals, can be extradited to India to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering.

Haq, The Night Manager, Bridgerton Arrive On OTT

Haq, The Night Manager, Bridgerton Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

January has a rich slate of web series and movies on the OTT platform. Joginder Tuteja gives us a quick look.

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been issued for attaching bank deposits, plots, flats and residential houses, it said in a statement.

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.

HC allows video recording of US witness in Official Secrets Act case

HC allows video recording of US witness in Official Secrets Act case

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has allowed the recording of evidence of a US-based prosecution witness through video conferencing in a 2012 case related to the Official Secrets Act involving arms dealer Abhishek Verma and his wife. The court outlined safeguards to protect sensitive material during the proceedings.

Spate of killings rock poll-bound Bihar

Spate of killings rock poll-bound Bihar

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

A surge in violent crimes, including targeted killings, has raised concerns about law and order in Bihar. Police attribute the rise to the widespread availability of illegal firearms and ammunition.

CBI files FIR in Embraer deal; UK-based arms dealer named main accused

CBI files FIR in Embraer deal; UK-based arms dealer named main accused

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

CBI sources said a case has been registered against UK-based NRI Vipin Khanna, whose named had also figured in another defence deal probed by the agency. They said the kickbacks were allegedly paid in 2009 through subsidiaries of Embraer via a Singapore based company which is owned by the middleman.

Fake embassy scam: UP man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy

Fake embassy scam: UP man posed as 'West Arctica' envoy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force unearths a fake embassy operating in Ghaziabad, arresting a man who claimed to be a diplomat of a non-existent country.

Classmate shot Gurugram student as he 'ignored' him

Classmate shot Gurugram student as he 'ignored' him

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A Class 11 student who was shot at by his classmate in Gurugram 'angered' the accused as he was engrossed in his mobile phone and ignored the latter's repeated questions, police said on Monday.

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Ten days after the devastating car explosion near the Red Fort, in which 13 people lost their lives and several others were injured, investigators say the incident is part of a broader terror conspiracy involving a professional network of radicalised individuals based in Faridabad, Saharanpur and Kashmir.

7-day CBI custody for arms dealer Abhishek Verma, wife

7-day CBI custody for arms dealer Abhishek Verma, wife

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Businessman Abhishek Verma and his Romanian wife, arrested for allegedly receiving money from a Swiss arms firm for keeping it out of the Indian government's blacklist, were sent by a Delhi court to the Central Bureau of Investigation custody for seven days.

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

How a Legendary Commando's Downfall Began with a Simple Meal: The Tale of Bajrang Singh's Capture.

Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought the statement of businessman Abhishek Verma's associate C Edmond Allen in connection with alleged bribe $530,000 he took from Rheinmetall Air Defence AG.

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Shahrukh Pathan, a gangster with a history of crimes including murder and jail break, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Muzaffarnagar. He was wanted in multiple cases and was a close aide of slain mafia Sanjeev Jiva.

Sobhita Parties With AK vs AK

Sobhita Parties With AK vs AK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The thrilling Web series The Night Manager bagged an Emmy nomination and its cast met up to celebrate the big event.