A man has been arrested in Noida for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 12 lakh by offering fake tour and travel packages through social media platforms.
Punjab Police have arrested two men in Bathinda who were allegedly planning a robbery and were found in possession of illegal weapons.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested five individuals, including four militants from various banned organisations, and recovered weapons and explosives.
Three individuals have been arrested in Mangaluru, Karnataka, following a raid by the City Crime Branch police, resulting in the seizure of MDMA and other items.
Delhi Police arrested a gas agency owner for allegedly hoarding and black marketing LPG cylinders, seizing 459 cylinders in a raid.
Police in Haridwar have arrested five cow vigilantes after a video surfaced online showing them assaulting a youth allegedly transporting cattle for slaughter. The victim, Saddam, has filed a complaint, and an investigation is underway.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the case of an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module and secured custody of five arrested terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, for questioning.
Two FIRs have been registered against Congress leader Girish Chodankar and tribal leader Govind Shirodkar in Goa for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, following protests by the Hindu Ekta Samiti.
A 22-year-old man from Nallasopara in Palghar district died in a Mumbai hospital from injuries sustained in a knife attack on April 5. Police have converted the case to murder and are investigating.
BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has alleged that he was assaulted by three officials during a public hearing regarding water supply disruptions in Jaipur. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged assault, and an investigation is underway.
Police in Baramulla and Shopian districts of Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized contraband substances, including brown sugar, cannabis, and charas.
Punjab Police have arrested two men in Bathinda and seized two hand grenades, averting a major terror threat. The grenades are believed to be linked to cross-border elements aiming to disrupt peace in the state.
Delhi Police have arrested three suspected members of the 'kaccha-baniyan' gang following a robbery in Sarvodaya Enclave. The arrests occurred after a brief exchange of fire with the suspects near Ambedkar Nagar.
A government school lecturer in Rajasthan has been arrested for allegedly using forged documents to secure his job. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police made the arrest after investigating irregularities in the Lecturer (Agriculture Science) Recruitment Examination-2022.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated senior BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar at a swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal. Sarkar, 98, is an early grassroots figure associated with the nationalist movement. Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister after defeating Mamata Banerjee.
Jharkhand police have uncovered an interstate cyber fraud network and arrested four individuals involved in fraudulent transactions across 24 states. The investigation was initiated following inputs from the Union Home Ministry's 'Samanvaya portal', leading to the discovery of a bank account in Ramgarh district used for the illicit activities.
A 36-year-old man was murdered by his partner with a hammer in an Agra hotel room. Police have arrested the woman and are investigating the motive behind the crime.
Delhi recorded a marginal decline in economic offences in 2024 compared to the previous two years, but suffered the highest property losses among all Union territories, according to the National Crime Records Bureau data.
A man in Kerala has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime, suspecting infidelity.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have dismantled a liquor smuggling operation, arresting one individual and seizing liquor worth Rs 1.17 lakh.
A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of two men accused of murdering Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi, whose death sparked widespread unrest in Bangladesh. The suspects, arrested in West Bengal, are believed to have fled Bangladesh after committing the crime.
The family of a warehousing corporation official who allegedly committed suicide after accusing former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar of harassment has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Punjab government to arrest him.
A man was arrested in Badlapur, Thane district, for allegedly strangling his wife following frequent quarrels.
The CBI has registered a case and taken over the investigation of a Rs 10 crore 'digital arrest' scam in Delhi, where a retired engineer was allegedly cheated by cyber-criminals posing as courier company and police officials.
Two revenue officials in Jaipur were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 for the division of agricultural land.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Sashastra Seema Bal arrested a man near the Indo-Nepal border in Maharajganj district with over 327 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 20 crore.
Jammu police solved a blind murder case within 24 hours, arresting two individuals in connection with the killing of a 46-year-old man. The victim suffered a fatal neck injury. Investigation revealed a domestic dispute as a potential motive.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape. The incident occurred on May 7, and the investigation aims to identify and prosecute those responsible. The victim's father alleges police involvement in the assault.
A camp operator and three associates have been booked for allegedly assaulting a group of tourists from Delhi at a camp in Shivpuri, near Rishikesh, after a noise complaint.
Delhi Police have arrested an 18-year-old and apprehended a juvenile for allegedly attacking a man with a knife in Jahangir Puri after he intervened in their assault on another boy.
Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman in connection with the alleged murder of her two daughters in Malviya Nagar. The woman, who reportedly attempted suicide, was arrested after medical evaluation.
Delhi Police have arrested five men from Rajasthan for allegedly robbing a woman's house in Hargovind Enclave, making off with cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 45 lakh. The accused gained entry under false pretences, confined the woman, and stole valuables before fleeing. Police are still searching for one more suspect.
A 47-year-old helper at a sweet shop was apprehended from Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior for allegedly stealing Rs 3.85 lakh from his employer in central Delhi.
BJP workers protested in Baranagar, Kolkata, demanding the release of party members arrested in connection with a clash that occurred before Prime Minister Modi's rally. The protest disrupted traffic and led to allegations of false implication and political motivation.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a stone at the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express, causing damage and chaos among passengers.
A court in Mumbai has remanded Mohammad Salim Dola, an associate of Dawood Ibrahim, to Narcotics Control Bureau custody until May 8 in connection with a 2023 drug seizure case.
A 46-year-old man, a member of the Child Welfare Committee, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly blackmailing a woman using her explicit photos and videos to coerce her into a sexual relationship. The accused also allegedly impersonated a police officer and defrauded the victim of money.
A 59-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding an Income Tax department official by posing as a 'parrot astrologer' and promising career growth and a better life through rituals.
A special court in Kochi will complete proceedings for framing charges against the prime accused in the 2010 hand-chopping case involving professor T J Joseph. PFI activists are accused of attacking him at Muvattupuzha.
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