News for 'crime branch'

Bomber identified, investigators getting closer to him: K'taka minister

Bomber identified, investigators getting closer to him: K'taka minister

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

He said the investigators are verifying the suspect's identity and are 'getting closer to him.'

Foreign students in Gujarat varsity attacked over namaaz in hostel; 2 held

Foreign students in Gujarat varsity attacked over namaaz in hostel; 2 held

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

An FIR was registered against 20-25 people and nine teams of security personnel were formed to conduct a probe into the incident, police commissioner GS Malik said.

DRI busts drug unit in Maha city, seizes drugs worth Rs 160 cr

DRI busts drug unit in Maha city, seizes drugs worth Rs 160 cr

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Search of two premises of a firm called Apex Medichem Private Limited on Saturday led to the seizures, he said.

Cocaine among drugs worth Rs 250 cr seized in Maharashtra, 2 held

Cocaine among drugs worth Rs 250 cr seized in Maharashtra, 2 held

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The drug network was busted based on an intelligence input received by the Crime Branch, he said, adding that three persons were arrested and a case has been registered by the DRI.

'Determination Not To Bend Before Aurangzeb'

'Determination Not To Bend Before Aurangzeb'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'...despite all his horses, elephants, tanks and swords.' 'A determination to hold fast to Sambhaji Maharaj's father, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's thoughts, ideals, and principles.'

ED probes agents' network facilitating Indians' illegal US entry via Canada

ED probes agents' network facilitating Indians' illegal US entry via Canada

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a complex network of agents and facilitators in India, Canada, and the US who assist Indians in illegally entering the US through fraudulent admissions to Canadian colleges. Over 8,500 financial transactions are under scrutiny by the ED in a case related to money laundering, stemming from a 2023 Gujarat Police crime branch FIR. The investigation includes international financial companies involved in remittances abroad, with the ED conducting 35 searches in the past year and seizing assets worth Rs 92 lakh. The issue has gained significant attention following the deportation of 104 Indians from the US on Wednesday. The investigation is linked to the tragic death of an Indian family in January 2022, who perished while attempting to cross the Canada-US border illegally. The ED has identified a network of agents and facilitators who manage and facilitate the stay, transportation, visa arrangements, and legal matters of illegal immigrants who gained admission to Canadian colleges through fraudulent means. The investigation has revealed that the fees paid to Canadian colleges were remitted back to individuals' accounts, with around 8,500 transactions identified between September 2021 and August 2024. The ED suspects that approximately 370 individuals have entered the US using this illegal immigration scheme. The agency has recorded statements from parents and guardians of students enrolled in Canadian colleges and continues its investigation.

Teen Porsche driver's blood samples swapped with woman's, police tell court

Teen Porsche driver's blood samples swapped with woman's, police tell court

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The sessions court granted the police's plea and extended till June 5 the custody of two doctors and an employee of the Sassoon General Hospital here arrested in this connection.

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

Mumbai Police starts probe into Kirit Somaiya video

Mumbai Police starts probe into Kirit Somaiya video

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

A purported video of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya showed him in a compromising position,

Prosecutor absent 4-5 times in Sharjeel Imam speech case: HC

Prosecutor absent 4-5 times in Sharjeel Imam speech case: HC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri noted the prosecutor appearing in the case hadn't appeared on the last four to five occasions.

Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The police is collecting information from Raut about the threat to his life, he said.

Gujarat HC denies bail to TMC's Saket Gokhale in crowd-funding misuse case

Gujarat HC denies bail to TMC's Saket Gokhale in crowd-funding misuse case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Gujarat high court on Monday refused regular bail to Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Saket Gokhale in a case related to alleged misuse of money collected through crowd-funding.

Mukesh Ambani gets 3rd threat email with Rs 400 cr demand

Mukesh Ambani gets 3rd threat email with Rs 400 cr demand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has received a threat email from an unidentified person seeking Rs 400 crore, police said on Tuesday.

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Bhatt is the third accused arrested in the case after social activist Teesta Setalvad and former Director General of Police of Gujarat R B Sreekumar.

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Khedkar, a 2023 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, was accused of misusing power and privileges during her training in Pune recently.

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an Army officer and the sexual assault of his fiance at a police station in Bhubaneswar.

Gujarat riots: Teesta moves HC to quash FIR against her for fabricating proof

Gujarat riots: Teesta moves HC to quash FIR against her for fabricating proof

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A sessions court had recently rejected her discharge plea in the case, even as the Supreme Court granted her bail after the Gujarat high court denied her relief.

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sharma will have to report before the investigating officer at 11 am.

ATS DIG-led SIT to probe case against Setalvad, ex-IPS officers

ATS DIG-led SIT to probe case against Setalvad, ex-IPS officers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

A Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by a deputy inspector general (DIG) of Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), will probe the case against activist Teesta Setalvad and former Indian Police Service officers R B Sreekumar and Sanjiv Bhatt who have been accused of abusing the process of law by fabricating evidence to frame innocent people in connection with the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, a senior official said on Sunday.

Maha transfers Rs 17,505 cr to 2.38 cr women under Ladki Bahin scheme

Maha transfers Rs 17,505 cr to 2.38 cr women under Ladki Bahin scheme

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The Maharashtra government has transferred Rs 17,505.90 crore into the bank accounts of 2.38 crore women beneficiaries under its Ladki Bahin Yojana till December 2024, in the first five months after the scheme was launched. The scheme, launched in August 2024, provides financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month to eligible women. The objective of the scheme is to promote employment and economic development by providing adequate facilities to women and girls in the age group 21 to 65 years. The scheme aims to promote the empowerment of women and girls and improve the health and nutritional status of women and children dependent on them.

Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

He was being brought to Ahmedabad for further action, the official said.

Cops submit 'all evidence' against Pune teen to JJB

Cops submit 'all evidence' against Pune teen to JJB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The teen, who the police claim was drunk and driving the luxury car when it hit a two-wheeler in the early hours of May 19 killing two techies, including a woman, is lodged at an observation home in Pune.

Pune man held for issuing death threat to Sharad Pawar

Pune man held for issuing death threat to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Accused Sagar Barve is working in the data feeding and analytics section of a private firm, the official said.

Police arrest four bookies from stadium in Nagpur

Police arrest four bookies from stadium in Nagpur

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Four bookies arrested from stadium in Nagpur during India-Australia Test

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar sent to police custody till July 2

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar sent to police custody till July 2

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

A court in Ahmedabad on Sunday remanded social activist Teesta Setalvad and former state director general of police R B Sreekumar in police custody till July 2 in a case of fabricating evidence to frame innocent persons in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Salman home firing: HC nod for 2nd PM of accused who died in police custody

Salman home firing: HC nod for 2nd PM of accused who died in police custody

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The direction came on a petition filed by Anuj Kumar's mother Reeta Devi, who sought a fresh examination.

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Uddhav Sena leader's murder: Police arrest bodyguard of accused

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The crime branch of police, which is probing the case, had detained bodyguard Amarendra Mishra for questioning earlier in the day.

Rocked by blast, Bengaluru cafe reopens with enhanced security

Rocked by blast, Bengaluru cafe reopens with enhanced security

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Eight days after it was shattered by a blast that left 10 persons injured, The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru started serving its loyal customers once again on Saturday, throwing open the eatery to the public with heightened security measures.

SC sets free TN YouTuber held under Goondas Act

SC sets free TN YouTuber held under Goondas Act

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Granting the interim relief to Shankar currently lodged in the Coimbatore Central Prison, a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said it would not decide the case on merits as the Madras high court is seized of the matter.

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

Senior Republic TV executive held in fake TRP scam

Senior Republic TV executive held in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The latest arrest has taken the number of people held by the Crime Intelligence Unit of the crime branch in the case to 12.

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Delhi police sources on Sunday said a team of the crime branch in a joint operation with the Rajasthan police nabbed the duo from Chandigarh's Sector 22.

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The DGP said after concealing the contraband, the accused persons had meticulously welded the door border and repainted it.

Shooters stayed near Salman's farmhouse in Panvel for a month

Shooters stayed near Salman's farmhouse in Panvel for a month

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Two motorcycle-borne persons, who allegedly opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house in Bandra, Mumbai, had rented a house for a month in Navi Panvel in Raigad district, some 40 km from Mumbai, where he has a farmhouse, an official said on Monday.

Hoarding crash accused paid Rs 46L to firm of IPS officer's wife: Somaiya

Hoarding crash accused paid Rs 46L to firm of IPS officer's wife: Somaiya

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday alleged that ad firm director Bhavesh Bhinde had paid Rs 46 lakh as bribe to a company of the wife of then GRP commissioner, who gave permission to install a hoarding which collapsed in Mumbai last month.

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra arrested for creation of porn films

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra arrested for creation of porn films

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Kundra, 45, arrested by the Crime Branch after being booked under relevant sections of the IPC and the Information Technology Act, appears to be the key conspirator of the case, police said.

Kundra, his aide get bail after 2 months in jail in porn films case

Kundra, his aide get bail after 2 months in jail in porn films case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A magistrate court here on Monday granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra, an accused in a pornographic films case in which he was arrested two months ago.

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The accused made the video on a highway in Rajasthan and uploaded it on his channel.

Bookie Anil Jaisinghani arrested in Amruta Fadnavis bribery attempt case

Bookie Anil Jaisinghani arrested in Amruta Fadnavis bribery attempt case

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Mumbai police on Monday nabbed suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani from Gujarat, days after his daughter Aniksha Jaisinghani was arrested for allegedly trying to blackmail and bribe the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, an officia

Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Teesta's plea to quash FIR

Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Teesta's plea to quash FIR

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Now, the chief justice of the high court will allot the case to a new judge.