News for 'arrested for robbery'

After 80 km chase, gunman kills Indian-origin pharma CEO for US$ 10k

After 80 km chase, gunman kills Indian-origin pharma CEO for US$ 10k

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The "wealthy pharmaceutical executive" was followed for 50 miles (80 kms) from a Pennsylvania casino to his New Jersey home where he was murdered in an attempted robbery while his wife and daughter were sleeping, the New York Post newspaper quoted the police as saying.

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

Rediff.com5 May 2023

According to the police, a Special Task Force team retaliated when the gangster, recently released from prison on bail, opened fire at them after being cornered. His car had crashed into a pole.

Knew Amravati murder linked to Nupur support, 3 more received threats: Police

Knew Amravati murder linked to Nupur support, 3 more received threats: Police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Singh said seven accused, including the mastermind of the June 21 murder, were arrested by the police while the search is on for one more person, identified as Shamim.

11 Punjab policemen booked for abducting youth from Rajasthan, demanding ransom

11 Punjab policemen booked for abducting youth from Rajasthan, demanding ransom

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The policemen were booked at Kota's Kunhari police station at a high court order, issued after it heard the petition of Nirmal Singh, the father of the abducted man.

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The CID also charged three minors, as they were also apprehended during the probe.

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

According to a notification issued by the ministry, the JKGF has been involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and weapon smuggling, terror attacks in the Union territory, and threats to security forces.

Dalit family attacked for visiting temple in Gujarat; 20 booked

Dalit family attacked for visiting temple in Gujarat; 20 booked

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The case has been registered against a mob of 20 persons, including Kana Ahir, Rajesh Maharaj, Kesra Rabai, Paba Rabari and Kana Koli, on the charges of attempt to murder, dacoity, robbery, assault, and under relevant sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, police said.

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Last year, a trial court in New Delhi had refused to grant bail to Kumar while noting his previous criminal involvement and the apprehension of threat to his life due to enmity.

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Last year, a trial court in New Delhi had refused to grant bail to Kumar while noting his previous criminal involvement and the apprehension of threat to his life due to enmity.

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Gulshan Kumar, also known as the 'Cassette king', was shot dead in August 1997 outside a temple in suburban Andheri.

Bihar SHO lynched in Bengal: 7 cops suspended

Bihar SHO lynched in Bengal: 7 cops suspended

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Seven Bihar police personnel, including Circle Inspector, Manish Kumar, were suspended in Kishanganj Bihar on Sunday on the charges of dereliction of duty.

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Panjwar, 63 was involved in drug and weapons smuggling and was designated as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in July 2020.

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Opposition parties on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party after Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, saying the ruling party's 'washing machine' has resumed its operation to clean tainted leaders and it was an 'ED-facilitated power grab'.

Captain of Chris Gayle Academy, Adrian St John, shot dead

Captain of Chris Gayle Academy, Adrian St John, shot dead

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Adrian St. John, a 22-year old budding English cricketer and the captain of Chris Gayle Academy was reportedly murdered by a gunshot during an armed robbery attempt in Trinidad. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday night with the local media reports confirming the arrest of a 24-year old. The arrested person is said to be a prime suspect in the robbery that has taken place. St John was the captain of the Chris Gayle Academy in London. This academy was opened by the Jamaican superstar in 2013 to "improve access to good quality education, training and employment for at risk young people in Jamaica and the UK." Gayle tweeted his condolences on hearing the tragic news. "Such sad news to hear. My condolences to his family & friends. Adrian St John was the captain of the academy. #Sigh," he tweeted.

Retired MEA official's wife stabbed to death in Delhi

Retired MEA official's wife stabbed to death in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

A case has been registered and teams have been formed to nab the culprits, police said, adding that CCTV cameras in the area are also being scanned.

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The police are investigating claims that a group of men arrived at the pub in a taxi and opened fire, killing 14 and injuring three patrons.

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

According to state government data, the first 10 months of last year -- January to October 2020 -- witnessed 2,649 murders in Bihar, an average of nearly nine murders a day.

Romanian national held for Kerala ATM theft

Romanian national held for Kerala ATM theft

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

It is suspected that the electronic device at the ATM counter enabled the fraudsters to collect the secret pin code and card details.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sandeep Kaur had pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robberies earlier this year. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

Delhi: Mastermind of Rs 5 cr-heist planned London escape

Delhi: Mastermind of Rs 5 cr-heist planned London escape

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Delhi police has issued a lookout notice for Hari Kishan Sharma, mastermind of the Rs 5.25 crore ATM van heist at Defence Colony, as it suspects that he planned to flee to London via Nepal.

Op Silent Viper: How a rapist was caught after 22 years

Op Silent Viper: How a rapist was caught after 22 years

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'When a criminal assumes a new identity he think everybody knows them by that name only.' 'Criminals forget that the police are always hunting for them to put them in jail.'

Mumbai bank executive murdered for Rs 30,000

Mumbai bank executive murdered for Rs 30,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A 39-year-old bank executive from Mumbai went missing on September 5 evening.

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Lakdawala was apprehended by Mumbai Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell team at the International Airport. He once worked for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim before forming his own gang.

Indian-American businessman shot dead in New Jersey

Indian-American businessman shot dead in New Jersey

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A 28-year-old Indian-American businessman, who was gunned down by an unidentified assailant in his family-owned liquor shop in New Jersey

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The bench was hearing a petition filed by the NCP leader challenging the FIR registered by the CBI on April 24 on charges of corruption and misuse of official position. The FIR was lodged after the agency carried out a preliminary enquiry pursuant to directions from the high court.

Arsenal's Ozil, Kolasinac escape knife attack in London

Arsenal's Ozil, Kolasinac escape knife attack in London

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The Daily Mail website said former Germany international midfielder Ozil was driving his black Mercedes when the car was boxed in by motorbike riders wearing helmets.

US: Indian student shot dead by robbers at grocery store

US: Indian student shot dead by robbers at grocery store

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Jasser reportedly hid behind the cash counter but was shot by one of the four robbers while they were leaving the service station after looting cash and goods, the report said.

Danish woman gangrape: police custody of five accused extended

Danish woman gangrape: police custody of five accused extended

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Five persons arrested in connection with the gangrape of a 51-year-old Danish tourist were on Monday sent in police custody till January 23 by a Delhi court.

Arunachal: Maoists instigate locals to oppose dam projects

Arunachal: Maoists instigate locals to oppose dam projects

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Trouble is brewing in Arunachal Pradesh where Maoists are instigating the locals to join anti-dam movements in eastern part.

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Police in southern Tamil Nadu are facing grave charges of falsely implicating members of a nomadic tribe and torturing them into admitting to crimes they did not commit. A Ganesh Nadar reports from Kanyakumari.

SIMI has found a novel way to fund its terror operations

SIMI has found a novel way to fund its terror operations

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Serious lack of funds to carry out its operation has forced the Students Islamic Movement of India and the Indian Mujahideen to adopt a method that was earlier forbidden. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

Delhi heist case: Key accused lands in police net

Delhi heist case: Key accused lands in police net

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Another accused in the sensational Rs 8 crore heist at Lajpat Nagar was arrested in New Delhi on Monday with police saying that he was one of the key henchmen involved in the plot.

Taliban commander held for Karachi violence

Taliban commander held for Karachi violence

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

A key Taliban commander has been arrested in connection with the violence in this Pakistani port city that has been hit by gang warfare since the last two years.

England fan killed in Lisbon

England fan killed in Lisbon

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

An England soccer supporter was killed in an apparent robbery attempt overnight and a Ukrainian man has been arrested.

2 terrorists killed, one surrenders during encounter

2 terrorists killed, one surrenders during encounter

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

This is for the first time in recent months that a terrorist has laid down his arms during an encounter.

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Parmjit Singh, a 44-year-old father of two high school students, was shot multiple times.

Case related to Kandahar hijack collapses, 19 acquitted

Case related to Kandahar hijack collapses, 19 acquitted

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A local court on Friday acquitted 19 persons, accused to have helped get fake passports for the hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in December 1999.

Rape victim and others like her deserve real change

Rape victim and others like her deserve real change

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

There are ways to address the total indifference to sexual violence without taking short cuts that could ultimately further imperil the rule of law in India, says Vanita Gupta.

Shah begins UP campaign from Kairana, meets 'victims of exodus'

Shah begins UP campaign from Kairana, meets 'victims of exodus'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Asserting that the people of Kairana were no longer living in fear, Shah said a satisfactory law and order situation is the primary condition for development and the Yogi Adityanath government has ensured this in Uttar Pradesh.

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The accused was charged with murder, felony murder, robbery, carjacking, unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose.