News for 'crime branch investigation'

Mathura violence: Chargesheet filed against 104 in SP, SHO murder case

Mathura violence: Chargesheet filed against 104 in SP, SHO murder case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Of the 104, three persons, including Yadav and his two associates, were killed during the operation.

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The development comes after a 34-year-old vegetable supplier at the Pokhran Army base camp was held for allegedly getting sensitive documents from an Army man for money and providing them to the ISI.

SAD's Majithia booked in drugs case, gets Amarinder's support

SAD's Majithia booked in drugs case, gets Amarinder's support

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A case against Majithia under various sections of the NDPS Act was registered on the basis of a 2018 status report of probe into the drug racket in the state.

Wazhul Kamar Khan no longer on most wanted list

Wazhul Kamar Khan no longer on most wanted list

Rediff.com18 May 2011

A day after India suffered huge embarrassment, the Central Bureau of Investigation has removed from its list of red corner notice fugitives the name of Wazhul Kamar Khan, who figured in the '50 most wanted' list given to Pakistan but was found staying in Thane.

Actress assault: Survivor moves HC alleging plan to derail probe

Actress assault: Survivor moves HC alleging plan to derail probe

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The survivor, in her plea, also raised serious allegations against the trial court saying the presiding officer has some "vested interest to save the culprits".

Tejpal in 12-day judicial remand, gets special cell

Tejpal in 12-day judicial remand, gets special cell

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Tehelka's founder editor Tarun Tejpal was on Wednesday remanded in 12-day judicial custody in the case of alleged sexual assault of a junior woman colleague by a local court which agreed to his plea of a special cell at Sada sub-jail, where he was taken.

Kerala students' rape case: TDP MLA faces arrest

Kerala students' rape case: TDP MLA faces arrest

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

Controversial Telugu Desam Party legislator TV Rama Rao, who is facing a case of alleged rape and murder, is likely to be arrested by the Crime Branch's Criminal Investigation Department. Five girls from Kerala have given a statement to the CID, alleging sexual harassment and attempted rape by the legislator. The Kerala government has also raised the issue with the government of Andhra Pradesh and the central government. Rama Rao has claimed that this was a conspiracy.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Navneet Kalra fails to get protection from arrest

Navneet Kalra fails to get protection from arrest

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Additional Sessions Judge Sumit Dass also placed his anticipatory bail before the District and Sessions Judge which will now decide which court will hear the plea on Wednesday.

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Goa police are planning to visit Sweden to record the statement of Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, who used a spy-cam to expose the drug peddler-police nexus in the state, crime branch sources said. The sources confirmed that they have sought financial approval for the visit, which is very crucial to investigate the case. "The file is with the home department. Once the approval is granted, we will send an officer to Sweden to meet Lucky," an official said.

Nigerian held for raping Aus woman in Goa

Nigerian held for raping Aus woman in Goa

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The Goa police chargesheeted a 25-year-old Nigerian tourist for allegedly raping an Australian woman during her stay in Goa last month. The Crime Branch, which investigated the case, filed the chargesheet in a trial court within 15 days of the incident.

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

"Tripura Police have taken up a case against a total of 102 Twitter accounts under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for spreading fake and distorted information related to the recent violence that took place at Panisagar North Tripura," said Jyotishman Das Choudhary, Public Relation Officer of Tripura Police.

Police scour CCTV footage near Salman Khan's home for clues on threat letter

Police scour CCTV footage near Salman Khan's home for clues on threat letter

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police on Monday recorded the statement of Bollywood actor Salman Khan's father Salim Khan, a day after a letter threatened that the father-son duo will meet the fate of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

The curious case of sister Abhaya

The curious case of sister Abhaya

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

There is something strange about the Sister Abhaya case. Most officers associated with the case have had a strange turn of events in their lives. The recent ouster of Dr S Malini of the Bangalore Forensic Sciences Laboratory is just another incident.

Pandya killing: CBI invokes POTA against 12

Pandya killing: CBI invokes POTA against 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Sharp shooter Asgar Ali and four persons arrested from Hyderabad, four agents of the Pakistan-based Inter-Services Intelligence and three persons from Ahmedabad, who were arrested by the city crime branch, were booked under the act.

Kaskar remanded to judicial custody till March 20

Kaskar remanded to judicial custody till March 20

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

He was produced amidst tight security before Magistrate S S Shirke.

Mumbai cops arrest 4 with Rs 14 cr of charas from Kashmir

Mumbai cops arrest 4 with Rs 14 cr of charas from Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Mumbai Police have seized "high quality" charas worth Rs 14.44 crore, which was brought from Kashmir in a car, and arrested a man, his wife, daughter and one other person in this connection, an official said on Tuesday.

Kasab not aware of Pakistan disowning him

Kasab not aware of Pakistan disowning him

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman Kasab, the lone terrorist caught alive during November 26 terror attacks, is not aware that Pakistan has disowned him, a crime branch official said.

ED arrests Kotak Mahindra bank manager on charges of money laundering

ED arrests Kotak Mahindra bank manager on charges of money laundering

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a manager of a Kotak Bank branch in New Delhi in connection with its money laundering probe in a criminal case of detection of nine alleged fake accounts with deposits worth Rs 34 crore post demonetisation.

IM had plans to abduct builder, jeweller

IM had plans to abduct builder, jeweller

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Two of the arrested members of the terror group Indian Mujahideen from Pune have told their interrogators that they were planning to abduct a builder and jeweller to generate funds, a police official said. "The duo had decided to conduct the kidnappings to generate funds for their other terror activities," a senior crime branch official said.

Bishop accused of raping nun grilled for 7 hours

Bishop accused of raping nun grilled for 7 hours

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

"The first phase of interrogation is over. He has been asked to be present tomorrow morning at 11 am for continued interrogation. He has agreed to it," Kottayam Superintendent of police Hari Sankar said after the marathon questioning of the priest.

Aarushi's mobile recovered; CBI refuses to comment

Aarushi's mobile recovered; CBI refuses to comment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

In a major breakthrough in the Aarushi murder case, the Delhi police today claimed to have recovered mobile phone of the teenaged girl, a move which the family termed as a "ray of hope" even as the CBI refused to comment on the development.

1993 serial blasts accused remanded to CBI custody

1993 serial blasts accused remanded to CBI custody

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

The Special TADA Court on Friday remanded Karimullah Osan Habib Khan, a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, to Central Bureau of Investigation's custody till August 29.Khan, who has been on the run for the last 15 years, was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch on Thursday. An accomplice of gangster Dawood Ibrahim, he was arrested from the extended suburbs of Nallasopara.Khan was allegedly involved in the landing of RDX on the Raigad coast and its transport to Mumbai

Police SI found murdered in Haryana

Police SI found murdered in Haryana

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

The severed head of SI Satish, posted in the Anti-Homicide wing of the Crime Branch, was recovered in Bahadurgarh along with the body of an unidentified informer.

Armyman is 5th to be arrested in ISI-linked spy case

Armyman is 5th to be arrested in ISI-linked spy case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A serving army personnel was on Sunday arrested by Delhi Police from Siliguri in West Bengal in connection with the alleged ISI-linked espionage racket, taking to five the number of people taken into custody in the case.

Madras HC passes strictures on CCB police

Madras HC passes strictures on CCB police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The Madras high court has come down heavily on the elite Central Crime Branch police, stating that the special department of the state police delayed filing FIRs and accepted bribes from both the accused and the complainant. Dismissing an anticipatory bail petition in an economic offences case on Wednesday, Justice R Regupathi questioned the CCB's inability to quickly file cases against the suspects and conduct an investigation.

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.

Gang rape probe: 2 more mobiles of arrested accused recovered

Gang rape probe: 2 more mobiles of arrested accused recovered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Mumbai Police, which is probing the gang rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist, on said it has recovered two more mobile phones carried by the accused during the ghastly crime.

Uzbek woman is Goa sex racket kingpin

Uzbek woman is Goa sex racket kingpin

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

The sex racket involving the Uzbek women was unearthed last week by police, who trapped them by sending a decoy. The women had told the police about Jureau, who was initially mistaken by police to be Russian.

'Abu Salem got passport on fake documents'

'Abu Salem got passport on fake documents'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The then Deputy Superintendent of Police Crime Branch, J P Pali on Tuesday said in the court that underworld don Abu Salem and others have procured passports from the Bhopal office on the basis of fake documents.

Delhi police begin 'parallel probe' into kidnap

Delhi police begin 'parallel probe' into kidnap

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Delhi Police have begun a 'parallel investigation' into the sensational abduction of a top businessman's son in neighbouring Noida taking into view the possibility of the kidnappers sneaking into the capital.

Ghatkopar blast: Court grants bail to cops

Ghatkopar blast: Court grants bail to cops

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

The court said the Criminal Investigation Department had failed to produce substantial evidence against the accused.

Court seeks ATR from police on plea against Rahul

Court seeks ATR from police on plea against Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

A Delhi court on Wednesday sought an action taken report from the Delhi Police on a private complaint filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly disclosing the identity of a minor rape victim, the lawyer for the complainant said.

IPL betting: Meiyappan, Vindoo voice samples match

IPL betting: Meiyappan, Vindoo voice samples match

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

There's more trouble coming for IPL betting scandal accused Gurunath Meiyappan, an ex-official of Chennai Super Kings, and actor Vindoo Dara Singh. The police on Friday said their voice samples matched the tapped telephonic conversation in which they were purportedly discussing matches and betting activities.

Hand over probe to CBI: Kathua accused tells SC

Hand over probe to CBI: Kathua accused tells SC

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Sanji Ram and Vishal Jangotra, who were chargesheeted by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police in the case, claimed that the police had miserably failed to conduct a "fair and effective" probe and alleged that "tainted" officers were part of special investigation team which probed the matter.

Petrogate: Police file chargesheet against 13 accused

Petrogate: Police file chargesheet against 13 accused

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Delhi police on Saturday filed chargesheet against 13 persons arrested in connection with the petroleum ministry document leak case.

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday filed a chargesheet against sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with the murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had waged a crusade against illegal mining in Gir forest, the last abode of Asiatic lions.

Jaswant Singh may get reprieve in opium case

Jaswant Singh may get reprieve in opium case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Former Union Minister Jaswant Singh and nine other Bharatiya Janata Party leaders are likely to get a clean chit in the case of serving opium, with the Rajasthan police deciding to file a report in court saying that the allegations against them have not been established.

Asha Goel murder: Mumbai cop in Canada

Asha Goel murder: Mumbai cop in Canada

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Asha Goel was at the Mumbai apartment of her brother, Suresh Ranchhoddas Agrawal, when she was killed in 2003

Fake stamp paper scam: Jt CP Sridhar Wagal held

Fake stamp paper scam: Jt CP Sridhar Wagal held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Wagal is in charge of the Intelligence Department in the Mumbai police.