A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) posted in Punjab's Gurdaspur has been arrested in connection with the Rs 1.63 crore embezzlement of funds linked to land acquisition for a national highway project in 2018-2019.
Police in Greater Noida have arrested two more individuals in connection with the alleged dowry death of a 24-year-old woman, Deepika Nagar. The victim's in-laws claim she died after falling from the terrace, but her family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants from different proscribed outfits across three districts, recovering explosives in a separate operation.
A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.
Delhi Police have busted a sextortion racket where victims were honey-trapped through video calls and then blackmailed for money. The alleged mastermind, Arman, was arrested in Rajasthan.
Two women were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses. The arrests were made by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad following a tip-off.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of the Jaish-e-Muhammad's Saifullah group in Kishtwar district.
Two men from Assam were arrested in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district after 30,000 detonators were allegedly found in their car.
The Punjab government has redistributed portfolios held by arrested minister Sanjeev Arora among other cabinet members, including Aman Arora, Harjot Singh Bains, and Tarunpreet Singh Sond.
A woman was arrested in Palghar district for allegedly securing a Zilla Parishad job using a fake disability certificate.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Kolkata in connection with the killing of a BJP leader in Jharkhand. Police claim he was the prime accused in the case.
Nine people have been arrested in Rajasthan's Ajmer district for allegedly abducting and torturing a man. The incident stemmed from a dispute related to the man's marriage to a woman whose former in-laws objected to the union.
A 47-year-old man from Palakkad has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Thiruvananthapuram resident of over Rs 1.19 crore in an online trading scam.
The CBI has arrested a biology lecturer, part of the NTA's paper-setting committee, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The arrest follows the questioning of key suspects and allegations of leaked questions being dictated to students for a fee.
Eight people have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly stealing 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo shipment. The theft involved a pre-planned racket, with two Akasa Air employees among those arrested. The airline has terminated their services and is cooperating with the police investigation.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old man near Dilshad Colony in Seemapuri, East Delhi. The accused have been identified and the weapon used in the crime has been recovered.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly killing his nephew over an affair with his married daughter, who is the victim's cousin.
Police in Greater Noida have arrested two more individuals in connection with the alleged dowry death of a 24-year-old woman. The victim's in-laws claim she died after falling from the terrace, while her family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a jeweller, in connection with a theft in Bindapur, recovering melted silver, cash, gold and silver jewellery, and old coins.
Pimpri Chinchwad police have arrested three individuals with alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from Uttarakhand for firing at a furniture shop owner in Pune after he refused to pay extortion money.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in northeast Delhi's Maujpur area for allegedly opening fire during an argument with labourers. Police recovered a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges from the accused, who has a prior criminal record.
The headmistress and two other employees of a private school in Thane, Maharashtra, have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from parents seeking admission for their children.
Delhi Police busted an interstate drug-supply network, arresting three persons, including a medical store owner and a medicine supplier, and recovering 17,800 Alprazolam tablets worth around Rs 3 lakh in central Delhi.
An eight-year-old girl was found dead in Vyohra village in Prayagraj. Police have arrested relatives in connection with the case and are investigating the motive behind the murder.
Three suspected gang members were arrested in Chandigarh after exchanging fire with police. The criminals, believed to be part of the Bambiha gang, were apprehended after a brief shootout where a policeman's bulletproof jacket was struck.
A self-styled godman in Maharashtra's Dhule district has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman after she resisted his sexual assault attempt and subsequently killing her male friend at his ashram.
Mumbai police have arrested sixteen people and are seeking over 150 more in connection with stone pelting incidents that occurred during a demolition drive near Bandra station. The demolition aimed to clear encroached land for railway infrastructure upgrades.
Police in Ferozepur have busted a heroin smuggling racket, arresting four individuals and recovering 7.85 kg of heroin. The accused were allegedly involved in cross-border narcotics supply and were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler.
The CBI has arrested a Pune-based lecturer for allegedly leaking the physics paper of NEET UG 2026 to a select group of aspirants. The lecturer, employed with a Pune school, is termed as another 'source' for the paper leak. The CBI investigation continues with searches and analysis of seized documents.
A 24-year-old woman died in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway following a complaint by the victim's family, who allege murder.
A man in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 19-year-old daughter to death after opposing her relationship with a neighbour.
A Bank of Baroda employee in Ahmedabad has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 8.7 crore from an RBI currency chest and laundering the money into properties and cryptocurrency.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.
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.
All four men detained in connection with the alleged molestation and assault of two women outside a hotel in southeast Delhi's Nehru Place have now been formally arrested, police said on Tuesday.
Mumbai Police have arrested a man for allegedly cheating a couple of Rs 30 lakh by promising them a flat in a Slum Rehabilitation Authority's building in Andheri.
A suspended sub-inspector (SI) of police was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a woman under the false promise of marriage.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the snatching of Rs 5 lakh from a man in Punjabi Bagh earlier this month. Police recovered Rs 2.15 lakh and the motorcycle used in the crime. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover the remaining amount.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.
A man posing as an AC and RO mechanic, who allegedly robbed residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura area, has been arrested by the police.
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