News for 'arrests'

Youth Arrested in Meerut for Alleged Murder of Aunt

Youth Arrested in Meerut for Alleged Murder of Aunt

Rediff.com4 days ago

An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting his aunt dead in Ganeshpur village, Meerut, following frequent arguments.

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A man in Gurugram was arrested for allegedly defrauding a hotel by using a fake payment application to create screenshots of payments totaling Rs 6 lakhs, allowing him to stay for five months without paying.

DRI Nagpur Nets Crores Worth of Ganja, Arrests Four in Drug Bust

DRI Nagpur Nets Crores Worth of Ganja, Arrests Four in Drug Bust

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Nagpur seized over 1,250 kg of ganja worth Rs 6.25 crore in two operations, leading to the arrest of four individuals involved in interstate drug trafficking.

16 Arrested in Odisha Over Mob Killing, Child Lifting Suspicion

16 Arrested in Odisha Over Mob Killing, Child Lifting Suspicion

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Police in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district have arrested 16 people and detained 15 others in connection with the murder of a man and the thrashing of two others, all based on suspicions of child lifting.

Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports. The arrest is linked to allegations of sharing confidential information during his time as a trade envoy.

Three Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Rs 82 Crore

Three Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Rs 82 Crore

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Shivamogga, Karnataka, in connection with a nationwide cyber fraud operation involving over Rs 82 crore and 352 registered complaints.

Delhi-Himachal face-off over arrest of YC activists in AI protest case

Delhi-Himachal face-off over arrest of YC activists in AI protest case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police arrested three Youth Congress activists in Himachal Pradesh in connection with a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit. The arrests led to a face-off with local police over procedural issues, but Delhi Police maintained that the operation was conducted legally.

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Himachal Pradesh have arrested five individuals for allegedly assaulting a man and forcing him to transfer money via UPI.

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

He said that TEA will also conduct a meeting to raise awareness among exporters and domestic manufacturers to verify the identity of workers.

Communal clash breaks out in Jabalpur town, 49 arrested

Communal clash breaks out in Jabalpur town, 49 arrested

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Tension gripped Sihora town in Jabalpur district after a communal clash involving stone-pelting and vandalism, leading to police intervention and multiple arrests.

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Police in Bengaluru have arrested 11 people, including a female actor, for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a Kannada film director and robbing him of valuables.

Minor Brothers Arrested for Stabbing in Delhi After Confrontation Over Slapping Incident

Minor Brothers Arrested for Stabbing in Delhi After Confrontation Over Slapping Incident

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two minor brothers for allegedly stabbing two men in Jahangirpuri after a confrontation over the boys slapping one of the victim's sons.

HC stays arrest of Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case, order reserved

HC stays arrest of Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case, order reserved

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has stated his willingness to undergo a narco analysis test to help establish the truth in the sexual abuse case registered against him under the POCSO Act. He maintains his innocence and alleges the case is an attempt to defame him.

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Another Youth Cong worker held, total arrests 5

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Another Youth Cong worker held, total arrests 5

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Delhi Police made a fifth arrest in the AI Impact Summit shirtless protest case, as investigations continue into the political demonstration against the government and the India-US trade deal.

Man Steals Mother's Gold Ornaments in Latur, Arrested Quickly

Man Steals Mother's Gold Ornaments in Latur, Arrested Quickly

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A 30-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, was arrested within hours of stealing his mother's gold ornaments from their home.

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that police arrests cannot be made simply for questioning individuals, emphasizing that arrest is a discretionary power that must be exercised judiciously and only when necessary for effective investigation.

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Rediff.com20 hours ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of distributing leaflets at her sit-in protest in Kolkata, leading to the detention of two individuals. Banerjee alleges the BJP is attempting to undermine her protest against the SIR exercise.

Al Falah University chairman arrested in forgery case

Al Falah University chairman arrested in forgery case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The chairman, Javad Ahmad Siddiqui, has been remanded to four days of police custody for further questioning.

Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson arrested in Florida

Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson arrested in Florida

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida for dangerous excessive speeding after allegedly driving at 104 mph, according to local authorities.

Actress Anju Krishna Arrested in Chennai Drug Bust, 8 Including Assistant Director Held

Actress Anju Krishna Arrested in Chennai Drug Bust, 8 Including Assistant Director Held

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Malayalam actress Anju Krishna was arrested in Chennai as part of a drug bust operation. Eight people, including an assistant director, were also apprehended. Police seized various drugs during the raid, and an investigation is underway.

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of immoral trafficking cases in India.

Bhiwandi Man Held in Connection with Schoolgirl's Suicide

Bhiwandi Man Held in Connection with Schoolgirl's Suicide

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Bhiwandi, Thane district, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 16-year-old girl. The arrest was made following the discovery of the girl's body and an investigation into her phone records and chat history.

Drug bust in Arunachal Pradesh: Man held with heroin worth 1.37 lakh

Drug bust in Arunachal Pradesh: Man held with heroin worth 1.37 lakh

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district after being found in possession of heroin worth 1.37 lakh.

Suspected Drug Trafficker Nabbed in Bareilly with Heroin Worth 530,000

Suspected Drug Trafficker Nabbed in Bareilly with Heroin Worth 530,000

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Bareilly, India, arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized a large quantity of heroin worth approximately 530,000.

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Rediff.com1 days ago

An assistant executive engineer in Odisha was arrested by the Vigilance Department for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known income sources.

Trio Held in Seraikela-Kharsawan Man's Murder: Illicit Affair Turns Deadly

Trio Held in Seraikela-Kharsawan Man's Murder: Illicit Affair Turns Deadly

Rediff.com36 minutes ago

Three individuals, including two sisters, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man from Seraikela-Kharsawan district. The victim, Vijay Kumar Das, was allegedly murdered due to an illicit relationship and subsequent pressure to marry one of the accused.

Assam: NCB Busts Drug Trafficking Ring Ahead of Elections

Assam: NCB Busts Drug Trafficking Ring Ahead of Elections

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 524.9 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs 2.6 crore in Assam and arrested two individuals as part of increased operations before the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal.

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Fake Railway ID Scam

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Fake Railway ID Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 29-year-old man was arrested at Chinchpokli railway station in Mumbai for allegedly impersonating a railway employee and presenting a forged identification card to a ticket inspector.

Notorious Drug Peddler Nabbed in Rajouri Under Stringent Law

Notorious Drug Peddler Nabbed in Rajouri Under Stringent Law

Rediff.com1 days ago

A notorious drug peddler was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Police also arrested two other drug peddlers in separate incidents, seizing heroin.

Punjab Murder Suspect Apprehended in Maharashtra After Tip-Off

Punjab Murder Suspect Apprehended in Maharashtra After Tip-Off

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A 34-year-old man, wanted in connection with a murder in Punjab, was arrested in a joint operation by the police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

Rs 70 Crore in Fake Currency Seized in Kolkata Raid

Rs 70 Crore in Fake Currency Seized in Kolkata Raid

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A joint operation by Nepal and West Bengal police has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of counterfeit currency worth approximately Rs 70 crore from a flat near Kolkata.

Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case

Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Punjab Police action came amid its ongoing crackdown against gangsters in the state.

Thane Man Held in Connection with Ride-Hailing Driver's Death

Thane Man Held in Connection with Ride-Hailing Driver's Death

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested a man suspected of murdering a ride-hailing driver. The victim was reported missing earlier in the week, and his body was found in Pune district.

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Man Held in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Senior Citizen

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai police have arrested a man from Gujarat for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a senior citizen was duped of Rs 2.25 crore after being threatened with arrest in a fake terrorism-related probe.

Himachal Pradesh University Student Held in Stabbing Incident

Himachal Pradesh University Student Held in Stabbing Incident

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A first-year law student at Himachal Pradesh University has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a person during a fight between two groups on campus.

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A class nine student has been apprehended after allegedly attacking fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

How Punjab is Winning the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

How Punjab is Winning the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Punjab's AAP government is aggressively tackling drug trafficking through strict enforcement, community involvement, and preventive education, resulting in significant arrests, seizures, and a high conviction rate.

Punjab Police Dismantles Arms Module Linked to Philippines and UAE

Punjab Police Dismantles Arms Module Linked to Philippines and UAE

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled an arms supply module with connections to handlers in the Philippines and the UAE, arresting one man and detaining a juvenile. The recovered weapons were intended for use in firing and extortion activities.

Ex-India cricketer Jacob Martin arrested for drunk driving in Vadodara

Ex-India cricketer Jacob Martin arrested for drunk driving in Vadodara

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Former India cricketer Jacob Martin rammed into three parked cars while driving his luxury SUV allegedly under the influence of alcohol in Vadodara.