News for 'crime branch'

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

A judicial magistrate has issued the arrest warrants of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.

Deshmukh case probe: Warrant against Param Bir cancelled

Deshmukh case probe: Warrant against Param Bir cancelled

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Singh also filed an affidavit before the single-member commission, saying he has nothing to depose and doesn't want to be crossed-examined by the probe panel.

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Kerala HC rejects Swapna's pre-arrest bail plea; 12-member SIT to probe case

Kerala HC rejects Swapna's pre-arrest bail plea; 12-member SIT to probe case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Suresh and Sarith had moved a joint plea seeking protection from arrest in the case lodged by the police on the complaint of a ruling Left Democratic Front MLA's complaint alleging conspiracy behind her revelations against him, the chief minister and his family.

Mumbai police seek custody of man to probe recent rioting

Mumbai police seek custody of man to probe recent rioting

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

A young man who was arrested after a video clip showed him brandishing a police self loading rifle during Saturday's protests in Mumbai against the violence in Assam was remanded in crime branch custody till August 24.

26/11: Handler's voice matches with Jundal, says police

26/11: Handler's voice matches with Jundal, says police

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

In a crucial evidence in Mumbai26/11 terror attack case, the voice samples of arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal have matched with ones on the terror tapes intercepted during the strike.

Laila Khan's father moves HC seeking CBI probe

Laila Khan's father moves HC seeking CBI probe

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Alleging that Maharashtra Police did not promptly probe the Laila Khan case after the Bollywood starlet's sudden disappearance with her family, her father Nadir Shah Patel on Tuesday moved the Bombay high court seeking transfer of the case from crime branch to CBI.

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Here are some of the controversies, which cast a shadow on Indian sport as the athletes prepared for the Asian Games.

Zeenat Aman files rape case, businessman arrested

Zeenat Aman files rape case, businessman arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Sarfaraz alias Aman Khan has been booked for rape and cheating.

Day after 7-hour questioning, Dinakaran quizzed again in bribery case

Day after 7-hour questioning, Dinakaran quizzed again in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

An Assistant Commissioner of Police rank investigating officer had quizzed Dinakaran, the nephew of jailed AIADMK chief Sasikala.

Mining baron Reddy appears before police in ponzi scam case

Mining baron Reddy appears before police in ponzi scam case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Reddy claimed that there was a "political conspiracy" and added that he had faith in the police.

Youth dies due to torture at Kerala mental asylum

Youth dies due to torture at Kerala mental asylum

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

A youth from Bihar, who was arrested in connection with an incident at Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram in Kollam on August 1, had died of torture at the mental asylum where he was admitted after the incident, the crime branch said in Thiruvananthapuram.

Kerala HC rejects Dileep's plea in actress assault case

Kerala HC rejects Dileep's plea in actress assault case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday dismissed actor Dileep's plea opposing further probe in the 2017 actress assault case and permitted the Crime Branch to go ahead with its investigation.

Mumbai Police wants Kasab to meet his handler Jundal

Mumbai Police wants Kasab to meet his handler Jundal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The decision to bring the two face-to-face was taken after Jundal made some revelations during his interrogation about training being imparted to terrorists in Pakistan and that he had taught Hindi to the 26/11 attackers, crime branch sources said on Monday.

Irregularities found in board exam of J&K minister's son

Irregularities found in board exam of J&K minister's son

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The state police crime branch is reported to have established conduct of malpractices by officials of board of school education (BOSE) and education department to help the state education ministers' son pass his board exam in 2009.

Abu Jundal to remain in Mumbai police custody till July 31

Abu Jundal to remain in Mumbai police custody till July 31

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

The Mumbai police on Saturday arrested Abu Jundal for his alleged complicity in the 26/11 terror attack case and produced him before a court which remanded him in police custody till July 31.

Absconding accused in Ahmedabad blasts arrested

Absconding accused in Ahmedabad blasts arrested

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Danish Riyaz, an absconding accused of the Ahmedabad 2008 serial bomb blasts, was on Tuesday arrested from Vadodara railway station, city crime branch officials said.

NIA court permits listing of Nazir in heist case

NIA court permits listing of Nazir in heist case

Rediff.com30 May 2012

A national Investigation Agency court on Wednesday permitted the Crime Branch to list alleged LeT operative T Nazir, prime accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case, for being involved in a jewellery heist in Ernakulam district in June 2002.

Suspected IM member granted bail in threat e-mail case

Suspected IM member granted bail in threat e-mail case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Bombay high court has granted bail to Mohammed Ateeq, one of the 23 accused arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch on charges of sending threat e-mails to a TV news channel claiming responsibility for the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts.

Ex-Goa CM Digambar Kamat granted anticipatory bail in Berger case

Ex-Goa CM Digambar Kamat granted anticipatory bail in Berger case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Goa's former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat was asked to furnish a surety of Rs 1 lakh.

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

A team of Maharashtra police is camping in Gujarat to question some of Indian Mujahideen operatives arrested in connection with the Ahmedabad serial blasts of 2008.

Woman arrested for trying to extort crores from Maharashtra minister Munde

Woman arrested for trying to extort crores from Maharashtra minister Munde

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to extort crores of rupees from Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde by threatening to accuse him of rape, the Mumbai police said on Thursday.

J Dey murder: Court to hear arguments on chargesheet on Friday

J Dey murder: Court to hear arguments on chargesheet on Friday

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

A special court on Thursday asked the Crime Branch to serve a copy of their application, seeking extension of 45 days for filing chargesheet in the murder case of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey, to all the accused.

Mumbai cops crack Jain temple robbery case

Mumbai cops crack Jain temple robbery case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Just a day before the Jain community celebrates their most important festival of Paryushan (and Daslakshana for the Digambara sect, which will be celebrated from September 12 to 21), the crime branch of the Mumbai police have cracked a robbery case, that will only heighten the community's joy.

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Thirty six years down the line, the restaurant still continues to serve people and is famous as the place where Sobhraj was arrested.

NIA seeks custody of Ahmedabad blast accused

NIA seeks custody of Ahmedabad blast accused

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The National Investigation Agency has sought the custody of 2008-Ahmedabad serial blasts accused Danish Riyaz, who was arrested recently by the city crime branch.

Tejpal case: De Niro replies to police questionnaire

Tejpal case: De Niro replies to police questionnaire

Rediff.com6 May 2014

In his reply to a questionnaire forwarded by the Goa crime branch, Hollywood actor Robert De Niro confirmed the presence of the woman, who has accused Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of rape, and Tejpal at the ThinkFest event in Goa.

Mumbai cops look for Abu Rashid in Azamgarh

Mumbai cops look for Abu Rashid in Azamgarh

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

The Mumbai police on Friday conducted searches at Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh to trace one of the key members of Indian Mujahideen suspected to be involved in the recent series of bomb blasts across the country. "The crime branch is looking out for Abu Rashid, who is allegedly one of the key members of the Indian Mujahideen," Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria told PTI.

Dawood Ibrahim is still in Pakistan, brother tells cops

Dawood Ibrahim is still in Pakistan, brother tells cops

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Thane police arrested Kaskar two days ago in Mumbai in a case of extortion.

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday submitted a charge sheet against activist Teesta Setalvad, retired director general of police R B Sreekumar and former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Deepak 'Boxer', one of the most wanted fugitives in India who was nabbed by the police authorities in Mexico, was brought to New Delhi on Wednesday, officials said.

Jamia violence: Court queries police delay in handing over file to prosecutor

Jamia violence: Court queries police delay in handing over file to prosecutor

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The court said special public prosecutor Madhukar Pandey was appearing in the matter for the first time and, as the case file was handed to him recently, he sought an adjournment to prepare his submissions.

Mumbai cops to teach Wi-Fi users do's & don'ts

Mumbai cops to teach Wi-Fi users do's & don'ts

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

"The crime branch initiative will start soon. A team of experts will educate the users as to what kind of precautions should be taken while using the Wi-Fi internet connections," said Rakesh Maria, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime). "We will educate about Do's and Don'ts when they use Wi-Fi connections. A list of Do's and Don'ts will be given," said Maria.

Former India women's coach Arothe claims innocence

Former India women's coach Arothe claims innocence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Former Indian women's cricket team coach Tushar Arothe on Wednesday claimed innocence a day after he was arrested and subsequently released on bail for allegedly betting on an IPL match.

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

One the accused in the case, Ayaz Saiyed, had turned approver and his statement was crucial in proving the crime against the other accused.

Louis Berger case: Ex-CM Digambar Kamat among 7 listed in charge sheet

Louis Berger case: Ex-CM Digambar Kamat among 7 listed in charge sheet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Six others, including the then PWD minister Churchill Alemao, were also listed in the charge sheet in the scam in which the US firm has been charged with bribing Indian officials to win two water developmental projects in Goa and Guwahati.

Chennai:Retired army officer held for boy's murder

Chennai:Retired army officer held for boy's murder

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

A week after the killing of a 13-year old boy in an Army premises in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department has cracked the case with the arrest of a retired Army officer, who confessed to his involvement in the incident. The special team of the Crime Branch of CID police arrested the 58-year old Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Kandaswamy Ramraj and recovered the 0.3 mm rifle used to fire at Dilshan, who was hit by the bullet.

Guj ex-DGP granted bail in 2002 riots forgery case

Guj ex-DGP granted bail in 2002 riots forgery case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The state government had opposed his bail plea saying the alleged offence is a "very heinous crime" and there is a prima-facie case against him and the role attributable to him in support of the charge.

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

On September 24, 2002, two armed terrorists entered the Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar and opened fire on devotees, leaving 34 dead and injuring 84 others.

Ten gun runners arrested in Delhi

Ten gun runners arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

While a gang of seven was apprehended by Crime Branch in a span of four days from November 18, South District Police arrested three persons on November 19. The arrests by Crime Branch team came following investigations into an input about the operations of Sandeep Dahiya, the alleged kingpin of the racket, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ashok Chand said.