News for 'arrests'

Delhi Police Nab Suspected LeT Handler with ISI Links

Delhi Police Nab Suspected LeT Handler with ISI Links

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area. He is believed to have links with Pakistan's ISI and was allegedly involved in a terror module planning attacks in India.

J&K Police Nab Drug Peddler, Recover 10kg of Narcotics in Budgam

J&K Police Nab Drug Peddler, Recover 10kg of Narcotics in Budgam

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir arrested a drug peddler and recovered 10 kg of narcotics from his possession.

Police Rescue Seven Women in Arunachal Pradesh Trafficking Bust

Police Rescue Seven Women in Arunachal Pradesh Trafficking Bust

Rediff.com6 days ago

Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued seven women from two lodges and arrested two individuals for alleged immoral trafficking activities. The women, primarily from Assam, were reportedly exploited for sex work.

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have heightened security across the city ahead of Hanuman Jayanti following the arrest of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler allegedly planning terror strikes. Enhanced surveillance and restrictions are in place to ensure peace during the festival.

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, in Delhi, uncovering a terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI. Lone is accused of running a network involved in pasting anti-national posters and planning terror activities across India.

Man held for firing at petrol pump over old dispute in Thane

Man held for firing at petrol pump over old dispute in Thane

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 39-year-old history-sheeter has been arrested for allegedly firing at a man at a petrol pump in Thane, Maharashtra, following a previous dispute. The accused was apprehended and is now in police custody.

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man who had been on the run for 35 years in connection with a dacoity case has been arrested by Beed police in Maharashtra, India.

Raigad Engineer Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe

Raigad Engineer Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com3 days ago

A junior engineer from the Public Works Department in Raigad district, Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh from a contractor.

Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing operation in Bawana, arresting one individual and seizing 75 cylinders.

Accused Thief Recaptured After Police Encounter in Jhansi

Accused Thief Recaptured After Police Encounter in Jhansi

Rediff.com5 days ago

An accused thief who escaped police custody during a medical examination was recaptured after a brief encounter with police in Jhansi. The accused sustained a bullet injury and is hospitalised.

Police Respond to Stone-Pelting Mob in Neemuch Molestation Protest

Police Respond to Stone-Pelting Mob in Neemuch Molestation Protest

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, used baton-charge and tear gas to control a stone-pelting mob protesting the alleged molestation of an 11-year-old girl. The accused has been arrested, and the situation is now peaceful.

Political Fallout After Jharkhand Girl's Murder: JMM Rallies, Congress Alleges BJP Link

Political Fallout After Jharkhand Girl's Murder: JMM Rallies, Congress Alleges BJP Link

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Jharkhand's ruling JMM party held rallies and the Congress party alleged a BJP link in the murder case of a 12-year-old girl, while the BJP denies any involvement and accuses the ruling alliance of defamation.

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.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Nationwide Bomb Threat Hoax

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Nationwide Bomb Threat Hoax

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats to schools, high courts, and government offices across India.

How a Telecom Agent in Dewas Used One Photo to Issue 84 SIM Cards

How a Telecom Agent in Dewas Used One Photo to Issue 84 SIM Cards

Rediff.com4 days ago

A telecom agent in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different individuals using a single photograph, raising concerns about identity fraud and security.

Delhi Police Nab Arms Supplier Wanted in Multiple States

Delhi Police Nab Arms Supplier Wanted in Multiple States

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested Mohammad Israr, an inter-state arms supplier wanted in multiple criminal cases across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. He was apprehended near the Delhi-Loni border and had a reward of Rs 55,000 on his head.

Cyber Fraud Syndicate Busted: Indian SIM Cards Used to Defraud Citizens

Cyber Fraud Syndicate Busted: Indian SIM Cards Used to Defraud Citizens

Rediff.com1 days ago

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested five individuals for supplying over 600 Indian SIM cards to a cyber fraud syndicate operating from Cambodia, which defrauded Indian citizens of crores of rupees.

Delhi Police Bust Illegal Fake Protein Supplement Unit

Delhi Police Bust Illegal Fake Protein Supplement Unit

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man and dismantled an illegal operation manufacturing counterfeit protein supplements in Rani Khera village. The arrest follows an investigation that began with the seizure of 150 kg of spurious supplements and counterfeit stickers earlier this month.

Hoshiarpur villagers protest alleged police brutality in mining case, block major road

Hoshiarpur villagers protest alleged police brutality in mining case, block major road

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tension gripped Chabbewal, Hoshiarpur, as villagers blocked the Hoshiarpur-Chandigarh road for four hours, protesting a mining case and alleged police excesses. The protest stemmed from an FIR filed under the Mining and Minerals Act, leading to arrests and accusations of police brutality. Traffic was disrupted until authorities assured a fair inquiry.

Udupi Police Crack Down on Cricket Betting Racket After Near-Fatal Encounters

Udupi Police Crack Down on Cricket Betting Racket After Near-Fatal Encounters

Rediff.com5 days ago

Five individuals have been arrested in Udupi, Karnataka, for allegedly attempting to run over police officers and for their suspected involvement in an organised cricket betting racket. The arrests followed two separate incidents in Karkala and Shirva.

Rs 8.9 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Weed Seized at Hyderabad Airport

Rs 8.9 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Weed Seized at Hyderabad Airport

Rediff.com3 days ago

Authorities seized 25.45 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 8.9 crore, from two passengers arriving at Hyderabad's international airport from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

Goa BJP Leader Clarifies Party's Stance on Sex Scandal Accused

Goa BJP Leader Clarifies Party's Stance on Sex Scandal Accused

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Goa BJP leader has denied any connection between the party and a 20-year-old man arrested in connection with a sex scandal, clarifying that neither the accused nor his politician father are associated with the BJP.

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a shooter associated with the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang, recovering a pistol and ammunition. The arrest follows investigations into multiple extortion cases across several states.

Andhra Pradesh Police Nab Suspect in Mira Road Murder Case

Andhra Pradesh Police Nab Suspect in Mira Road Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man has been arrested in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, for the alleged murder of a woman in the Mira Road area of Thane district. The accused, Ashish Madan Meshram, was apprehended after fleeing the scene and travelling through multiple cities.

Nightclub Owners Get Bail in Deadly Goa Fire Case, Still Face Forgery Charges

Nightclub Owners Get Bail in Deadly Goa Fire Case, Still Face Forgery Charges

Rediff.com2 days ago

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have been granted bail in connection with the fire that killed 25 people last December. However, they will remain in jail due to a separate forgery case.

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Women Held in Dehradun Over Forged Indian IDs

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Women Held in Dehradun Over Forged Indian IDs

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Dehradun arrested two women from Uzbekistan and one from Kyrgyzstan for allegedly residing in the area with counterfeit Indian identification documents.

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The death toll in the suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar's East Champaran district has risen to four after three more people died allegedly due to consumption of spurious liquor. An investigation is underway, and several arrests have been made.

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.

Rajasthan: Ex-serviceman fatally stabbed after argument

Rajasthan: Ex-serviceman fatally stabbed after argument

Rediff.com4 days ago

An ex-serviceman was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district following an argument, leading to protests and road blockades by villagers.

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman in Bihar's Rohtas district died after allegedly consuming poison with her two children, following her husband's murder in a land dispute. The children are receiving treatment, and police have arrested suspects in connection with the husband's death.

Delhi Police Nab Two Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members After Shootout

Delhi Police Nab Two Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members After Shootout

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two sharpshooters from the Tillu Tajpuria gang were arrested in Delhi after a brief encounter with police. The suspects, wanted in connection with a murder case, sustained injuries during the shootout.

Youths Murder Friend Over Persistent Requests to Speak to Sister and Cousin

Youths Murder Friend Over Persistent Requests to Speak to Sister and Cousin

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Three youths in Uttar Pradesh have been arrested for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old friend who persistently asked them to facilitate conversations with their sister and cousin.

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.com7 Mar 2026

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.

Inter-District Drug Traffickers Nabbed in Udhampur with Heroin

Inter-District Drug Traffickers Nabbed in Udhampur with Heroin

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and seized heroin from their possession during a routine vehicle check.

Gurugram Police Nab Director in Multi-Crore Loan Scam

Gurugram Police Nab Director in Multi-Crore Loan Scam

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested a director of a company accused of defrauding another company of crores of rupees through fraudulent loan practices. The director was apprehended in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, following a complaint filed last year.

Boy Dies After Alleged Beating Over Mobile Theft in Varanasi

Boy Dies After Alleged Beating Over Mobile Theft in Varanasi

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 16-year-old boy in Varanasi, India, died after allegedly being beaten with sticks over suspicion of mobile theft. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

BJP Criticises Jharkhand Govt Over Minor Girl's Murder in Hazaribagh

BJP Criticises Jharkhand Govt Over Minor Girl's Murder in Hazaribagh

Rediff.com6 days ago

The BJP has launched a strong attack on the Jharkhand government following the murder of a minor girl in Hazaribagh, demanding swift action and compensation for the victim's family. The Congress party has also expressed concern over the incident and called for the immediate arrest of the culprits.

Police Investigate More Suspects in Kanpur Kidney Racket

Police Investigate More Suspects in Kanpur Kidney Racket

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have identified additional suspects in an illegal kidney transplant racket involving multiple private hospitals, following the arrest of five doctors and the alleged kingpin.

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Seven individuals, including the son of an Andhra Pradesh IAS officer, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a pub raid conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force.