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CCTV Captures Violent Chain-Snatching Attempt in Delhi

CCTV Captures Violent Chain-Snatching Attempt in Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman was injured in a chain-snatching attempt in Delhi's CR Park. CCTV footage shows the attackers trailing and assaulting the victim in broad daylight. Police are investigating the incident and have seized the motorcycle used in the crime.

MCOCA Charges Dropped as Court Finds No Link to Chain-Snatching

MCOCA Charges Dropped as Court Finds No Link to Chain-Snatching

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted two men charged under MCOCA in a 2023 chain-snatching case due to lack of evidence linking them to the crime.

CCTV Captures Violent Gold Chain Snatching Attempt in Delhi

CCTV Captures Violent Gold Chain Snatching Attempt in Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman sustained minor injuries after a daylight gold chain snatching attempt in Delhi's CR Park. CCTV footage shows the attackers trailing and assaulting the victim.

Gujarat AAP Leader Gadhvi Booked After Police Station Protest

Gujarat AAP Leader Gadhvi Booked After Police Station Protest

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi and 30 others have been booked for alleged rioting at Khambhalia police station after protesting the arrest of an AAP worker.

Delhi police nab chain-snatching 'Bunty-Babli' duo

Delhi police nab chain-snatching 'Bunty-Babli' duo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Delhi Police have arrested a brother-sister duo, known as the 'Bunty-Babli' pair, for allegedly snatching gold chains from women in south Delhi. The siblings are drug addicts and come from a family with a criminal background.

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

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.

Congress MP's chain snatched in Delhi during morning walk

Congress MP's chain snatched in Delhi during morning walk

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Sudha, who is staying at Tamil Nadu Bhavan in the area, was out on a routine morning walk when the unidentified persons snatched her gold chain and fled the spot, police said.

Maharashtra angle to gangster killed in encounter in Chennai

Maharashtra angle to gangster killed in encounter in Chennai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have increased security at the Irani locality following the killing of a robber from an Irani gang based there in an encounter with police in Chennai. Jaffer Gulam Hussein Irani was shot dead by police after allegedly opening fire on them in Chennai. The Irani Basti has been known as a base for chain-snatchers and motorbike thieves. Police have stepped up security in the locality to prevent any law and order issues. The incident comes after a series of chain-snatching incidents in Chennai, which led to the arrest of two other members of the Irani gang. The gang is known for its involvement in crimes across India, including chain snatching and "attention diversion crimes."

Pune bus rape accused nabbed in Shirur

Pune bus rape accused nabbed in Shirur

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

A man who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a bus at Pune's Swargate bus station was detained in Shirur Tehsil on Friday, police said.

Shameful that under your watch...: Kejriwal writes to Shah

Shameful that under your watch...: Kejriwal writes to Shah

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressing concern over the "deteriorating" law and order situation in Delhi, citing rising crime rates and recent bomb threats to schools and the IGI airport. Kejriwal has sought a meeting with Shah to discuss the issue, calling the city the country's "crime capital". The letter comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls scheduled for February 2025.

New day, new poll promise for Delhiites from Kejriwal

New day, new poll promise for Delhiites from Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

He asserted that the AAP cared for the people of Delhi and that's why they announced financial assistance for the Resident Welfare Associations to help people ensure better security in their neighbourhood by hiring private security guards.

Pune bus rape accused sent to police custody till Mar 12

Pune bus rape accused sent to police custody till Mar 12

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

A 37-year-old man accused of raping a woman inside a bus at Swargate bus station in Pune was arrested after a days-long manhunt. The accused, Dattaray Ramdas Gade, was hiding in a paddy field in his native Shirur tehsil. Police used drones and sniffer dogs to track him down.

Out on bail, history-sheeter rapes woman inside in Shivshahi bus in Pune

Out on bail, history-sheeter rapes woman inside in Shivshahi bus in Pune

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

According to the woman, as she was waiting for a bus for Phaltan in Satara district at one of the platforms around 5.45 am on Tuesday, a man approached her and engaged her in conversation, calling her 'Didi' (sister), and said the bus for Satara had arrived at another platform.

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Pune Police have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of a history-sheeter who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a state transport bus at the Swargate bus station. The accused, Dattatray Ramdas Gade (37), is on the run since the incident which took place on early Tuesday morning. He has half a dozen cases of theft, robbery and chain-snatching registered against him in Pune and adjoining Ahilyanagar district, and was out on bail since 2019 in one of the offences.

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the British-era laws that gave primacy to penal action.

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.

Mumbai sees 9% rise in overall crimes, detection rate drops by 14%

Mumbai sees 9% rise in overall crimes, detection rate drops by 14%

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Post the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases of thefts swelled three-fold to 14,818 the previous year as compared to 4,534 such cases registered in 2021.

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

Nitish Kumar's security breached near his residence

Nitish Kumar's security breached near his residence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

This was confirmed by Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Rajiv Mishra, who held a press conference nearly 12 hours after the incident took place at 6.40 am on the Desh Ratna Marg.

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The current social realities and challenges have been addressed in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 that will provide a mechanism for effectively dealing with such crimes and criminals and also having a deterrent effect, officials said on Saturday.

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He urged the force to "ensure proactive pre-emptive measures to ensure safety and security at all levels" in view of the forthcoming G-20 Summit.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Did you know 72 pc of rape accused in Mumbai are 'boyfriends'?

Did you know 72 pc of rape accused in Mumbai are 'boyfriends'?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

As much as 71.9 per cent of the accused facing rape charges in Mumbai are alleged to have lured their victims on the pretext of marriage, according to a review of such cases reported till October this year.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai: Accused consume poison in police lock-up

Mumbai: Accused consume poison in police lock-up

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Two accused arresed in different cases of chain snatching were rushed to JJ Hospital in Mumbai after they allegedly tried to commit suicide by consuming poison in police custody. The accused have been identified as 19-year-old Shadab Sheikh and 21-year old Shehzad Khan. They were in the custody of the LT Marg police.

Athlete Arunima wants her assailants punished

Athlete Arunima wants her assailants punished

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Arunima Sinha, a national level volleyball player who lost her leg after being thrown out by robbers from a running train near Bareilly on Monday, will be given a job by the railways which has promised all help for her rehabilitation.

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

A 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death while resisting a chain-snatching bid in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, police said on Sunday.

Pedalling to safer streets: Mumbai cops to patrol city on cycles

Pedalling to safer streets: Mumbai cops to patrol city on cycles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The project has been started on a trial basis during which 24 bicycles -- eight for beaches and 16 for streets -- will be used.

Thieves made merry at Sri Sri's festival; 70 FIRs filed, 30 held

Thieves made merry at Sri Sri's festival; 70 FIRs filed, 30 held

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Gangs from across the country targeted visitors at three-day World Culture Festival in the New Delhi amid high security and made away with valuable articles like laptops, jewellery and cash, leading to at least 70 FIRs and the police apprehending about 30 persons.

Three special teams formed to nab pickpocket in DRDO attack case

Three special teams formed to nab pickpocket in DRDO attack case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Three special teams have been formed to nab the juvenile pickpocket who allegedly attacked and injured a senior DRDO official with a razor blade after he was caught for stealing a cell phone in the crowded Charminar area, police said on Monday.

Woman molested on Mumbai train, accused arrested

Woman molested on Mumbai train, accused arrested

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

A 23-year-old woman was attacked in the ladies compartment of a local train on Saturday morning by a man who tried to strangulate her when she resisted a rape attempt.

Review: Darwinte Parinamam disappoints

Review: Darwinte Parinamam disappoints

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

From the blood and tears that flowed in the first half, the narrative takes a 'U' turn and becomes a comic caper post interval, giving us a feeling that we watched two different films that were merged together midway, feels Paresh C Palicha.

BOO RR Patil's rape remark: Even if we provide a cop to each house, rapes can't be stopped

BOO RR Patil's rape remark: Even if we provide a cop to each house, rapes can't be stopped

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

At a time when women's safety is being debated after the Badaun sisters' rape, Maharashtra Home Minister has made another callous remark about rapes, saying that even if the government provided a police official to each house, rapes cannot be stopped.

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

With the state police pursuing only notorious criminals, petty thugs continue to prey on victims.

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'This is a movie made with this gaze fixed on its immediate well-wishers, while at the same time it squints hard looking for those swaying back and forth on the fence,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.

'In Tamil Nadu, people are always ready to accept money'

'In Tamil Nadu, people are always ready to accept money'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In one village, a woman asks, "They are always showing cash seizures on television, you think some of it will escape and we will get money as usual?" "Only 1 percent of cash is actually seized, the rest has arrived, you don't worry," a party worker assures her. Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar reports on the election in the southern-most tip of the country.

Law and order issue hots up ahead of TN local body polls

Law and order issue hots up ahead of TN local body polls

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The incidence of more crimes across Tamil Nadu is threatening to make law and order an inevitable poll issue in the state-wide local bodies elections due only months from now, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The BEST Films of 2017

The BEST Films of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Check out which movies made Sreehari Nair's list.