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Delhi robbery mastermind arrested after police encounter

Delhi robbery mastermind arrested after police encounter

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A man wanted for masterminding an armed robbery and linked to a murder case has been arrested in Delhi after a brief encounter with police.

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man in Rampur, India, has been arrested along with two associates for allegedly murdering his wife, a police constable, and their three-year-old son to fraudulently claim insurance money and other benefits.

Mumbai Police Seize 7.69 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Weed, Arrest Man

Mumbai Police Seize 7.69 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Weed, Arrest Man

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Mumbai with hydroponic weed valued at 7.69 crore. The accused, Adnan Nasir Khan, was apprehended in Vile Parle while attempting to deliver the consignment. Police are investigating the source and intended recipient of the drugs.

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs three lakh in connection with pending 'Khata' work.

Pawan Khera denied pre-arrest bail in case filed by Assam CM's wife

Pawan Khera denied pre-arrest bail in case filed by Assam CM's wife

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A mobile shop owner in Katihar, Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly procuring and selling motherboards of stolen mobile phones to foreign locations, raising concerns about illegal transfer of mobile data.

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Multi-Crore Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Multi-Crore Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Industrialist Pawan Ruia has been arrested by the West Bengal Police in connection with a multi-crore fraud case involving shell companies and cryptocurrency-based money laundering.

Man in UP Arrested for Dragging Ex-Wife Behind Motorcycle

Man in UP Arrested for Dragging Ex-Wife Behind Motorcycle

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his ex-wife by tying her to a motorcycle and dragging her along a road. The incident occurred after an argument between the former couple, resulting in serious injuries to both individuals.

Auto Driver Arrested After Robbing Woman in Gurugram

Auto Driver Arrested After Robbing Woman in Gurugram

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 54-year-old woman was robbed and thrown from an auto-rickshaw in Gurugram. Police swiftly arrested the driver and recovered the stolen items.

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police arrested a man for illegally constructing a slum on government land and extorting money from its residents.

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police arrested 482 alleged gangsters and associates, including nine operatives linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, during a 48-hour pan-Delhi operation.

Rajasthan police seize heroin dropped by drone, arrest five

Rajasthan police seize heroin dropped by drone, arrest five

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Police in Rajasthan have seized approximately 10 kg of heroin, valued at 50 crore, after it was dropped by a drone from across the India-Pakistan border. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the drug trafficking operation.

Why Was Stage Artist Sobi George Arrested?

Why Was Stage Artist Sobi George Arrested?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Stage artist, actor, and director Sobi George was arrested in Kochi on Tuesday in connection with a cheque bounce case and faces additional allegations of fraud and cheating.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over USD 50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested 11 individuals for allegedly black marketing tickets during an IPL cricket match. Authorities seized tickets, mobile phones, and evidence of online sales, totaling Rs 4.53 lakh.

Haryana Man Arrested in Shimla with 288 Grams of Heroin

Haryana Man Arrested in Shimla with 288 Grams of Heroin

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Shimla arrested a drug peddler from Haryana and seized 288 grams of adulterated heroin, marking the largest seizure in the district this year.

Brothers Arrested in Ludhiana Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast Case

Brothers Arrested in Ludhiana Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Two brothers have been arrested in connection with an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ludhiana, India, which resulted in one death and two injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the blast and searching for a third brother involved in the operation.

Dhanbad Police Arrest 19 Following Ram Navami Procession Stone Pelting

Dhanbad Police Arrest 19 Following Ram Navami Procession Stone Pelting

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Police in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, have arrested 19 people allegedly involved in a stone pelting incident during a Ram Navami procession in Bhikraipur. The incident resulted in injuries to six people and prompted a police response to restore order.

Woman Tehsildar, 'KBC' Fame, Arrested in Flood Relief Scam

Woman Tehsildar, 'KBC' Fame, Arrested in Flood Relief Scam

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Amrita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar known for her appearance on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested in connection with a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.

Five Arrested in Chandigarh BJP Office Blast Case: ISI Link Revealed

Five Arrested in Chandigarh BJP Office Blast Case: ISI Link Revealed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested five individuals linked to a Pakistan ISI-backed module in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh. The investigation revealed a structured network operating under foreign-based handlers.

Shooter Arrested After Panjab University Student Leader Attack

Shooter Arrested After Panjab University Student Leader Attack

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with Chandigarh Police, have arrested a shooter involved in the attack on a student leader at Panjab University. The accused, linked to the Bambiha gang, was apprehended after an exchange of fire.

Delhi man dies after Haiderpur Nahar stabbing: Three arrested

Delhi man dies after Haiderpur Nahar stabbing: Three arrested

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death after a quarrel in northwest Delhi. Police have apprehended two men and a juvenile in connection with the incident.

Odisha: Marine Fishermen Arrested for Trespassing into Gahirmatha Sanctuary

Odisha: Marine Fishermen Arrested for Trespassing into Gahirmatha Sanctuary

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Ten marine fishermen were arrested for illegally fishing in the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, a protected turtle congregation zone in Odisha's Kendrapara district. Their fishing trawler was also seized, and they were remanded to judicial custody.

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three long-absconding proclaimed offenders, including two wanted under the POCSO Act and one in an attempted murder case, following a multi-state operation across Bihar and Jharkhand.

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.

Seven Drug Peddlers Held In Jammu And Kashmir

Seven Drug Peddlers Held In Jammu And Kashmir

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Samba and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir arrested seven alleged drug peddlers as part of an intensified anti-drug campaign.

Man Beaten to Death Over Rs 100 Debt; Three Arrested

Man Beaten to Death Over Rs 100 Debt; Three Arrested

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A 35-year-old man was beaten to death in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district following a dispute over a Rs 100 debt. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested Sumit Rana, a suspect in the murder of national-level boxer Vikas Dagar, who was killed in outer Delhi last year. Rana, a member of the Sonu gang, had been evading arrest for eight months.

Delhi Police Operation CyHawk 4.0 Leads to Mass Arrests in Cybercrime Sweep

Delhi Police Operation CyHawk 4.0 Leads to Mass Arrests in Cybercrime Sweep

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police arrested over 600 people and rounded up over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a large-scale crackdown on cybercrime.

Man Arrested in Delhi Canteen Operator Kidnapping and Murder Case

Man Arrested in Delhi Canteen Operator Kidnapping and Murder Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a canteen operator in Dwarka after extortion demands went unmet.

Rajasthan Police Exposes Medical Certificate Forgery Ring, Arrests 18

Rajasthan Police Exposes Medical Certificate Forgery Ring, Arrests 18

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Rajasthan Police have dismantled a criminal network involved in the creation and distribution of fraudulent Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) certificates, leading to the arrest of 18 individuals, including a former registrar of the state medical council.

Interstate Robbery Gang Busted After Delhi Carjacking

Interstate Robbery Gang Busted After Delhi Carjacking

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged interstate robbers, including an associate of the Nitu Dabodiya gang, from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua area, following a 10-day chase related to two armed robberies in Delhi last month.

Nigerian National with Prior Drug Record Arrested in Goa

Nigerian National with Prior Drug Record Arrested in Goa

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in North Goa for possession of drugs valued at Rs 2 lakh. The accused has a prior drug-related arrest in 2017.

Drug Trafficking Arrests: Indian and Thai Nationals Nabbed in Nepal

Drug Trafficking Arrests: Indian and Thai Nationals Nabbed in Nepal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Nepal police have arrested an Indian and a Thai national in separate drug trafficking cases. The Thai national was caught at the airport with marijuana, while the Indian national was arrested with brown sugar outside Kathmandu.

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Indian police have apprehended three more individuals, including a juvenile and a woman, allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan via parcels through Dubai and WhatsApp.

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed (ganja) valued around Rs 34.93 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

Punjab Police Nab Shooter In Rana Balachauria Murder Case

Punjab Police Nab Shooter In Rana Balachauria Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police have arrested a shooter allegedly involved in the murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, also known as Rana Balachauria, from Agartala, Tripura. The arrest was made in a joint operation with central agencies and Tripura Police.

Ahmedabad Airport Bust: Passengers Arrested with Rs 2 Crore of Hydroponic Weed

Ahmedabad Airport Bust: Passengers Arrested with Rs 2 Crore of Hydroponic Weed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Two passengers were arrested at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly possessing hydroponic weed worth Rs 2 crore, after arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were discovered following a tip-off.

Professor Arrested in Chennai Following Sexual Harassment Claims

Professor Arrested in Chennai Following Sexual Harassment Claims

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Mastermind Behind Domestic Help Burglary Ring Arrested in Delhi

Mastermind Behind Domestic Help Burglary Ring Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Raju Mukhiya, the alleged kingpin of a gang involved in house burglaries across multiple states. The gang used domestic workers to gain access to affluent homes and steal valuables.