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Inter-State CDR Racket Busted By Mumbai Police, Two Constables Arrested

Inter-State CDR Racket Busted By Mumbai Police, Two Constables Arrested

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested five individuals, including two constables from Jharkhand and Bihar, for their involvement in an inter-state syndicate illegally procuring and supplying Call Detail Records (CDRs), Subscriber Detail Records (SDRs), and live location data. The racket was uncovered after the arrest of a suspect who impersonated a police officer to track lost phones using illegally sourced data.

Haryana Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Heroin Valued At Rs 4.3 Crore

Haryana Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Heroin Valued At Rs 4.3 Crore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Police in Nuh, Haryana, have arrested two individuals and seized over 2 kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs 4.30 crore. The accused were intercepted in a vehicle after a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act as investigations continue to dismantle the drug trafficking network.

Couple Arrested For Brother's Murder Over Ancestral Property In Delhi

Couple Arrested For Brother's Murder Over Ancestral Property In Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

A couple has been arrested in Delhi's Jasola village for allegedly murdering the husband's brother during a dispute over ancestral property. The incident occurred on October 21, and the accused were apprehended while attempting to flee. The victim's wife and mother were also injured in the altercation.

Bihar Advocate Murdered In Broad Daylight

Bihar Advocate Murdered In Broad Daylight

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

An advocate, Azimuddin Ansari alias Guddu Ansari, was allegedly shot dead in broad daylight in Katihar, Bihar. The incident occurred near Patel Chowk while he was en route to court. Police are investigating all angles, with family members suggesting an old dispute as the motive.

Meenakshi Shinde Dismisses Baseless Allegations In Purnekar Murder Case

Meenakshi Shinde Dismisses Baseless Allegations In Purnekar Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde has vehemently denied any involvement in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar, dismissing accusations made by the victim's son and opposition leaders as baseless. Shinde called for an impartial police investigation and expressed her readiness to cooperate, while also cautioning against political mudslinging. The police have formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the murder, which has also drawn criticism from Thane MP Naresh Mhaske against Sena (UBT) leaders for politicising the incident.

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The father of a doctor who was raped and murdered has questioned the CBI after former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh received bail from the Supreme Court in a financial irregularities case. Ghosh was previously granted bail in the rape-murder case in December 2024 due to the CBI's failure to file a chargesheet. Doctors and the victim's family are criticising the CBI's handling of the investigations, alleging incompetence and delays.

Cow helps abducted man escape in Haryana

Cow helps abducted man escape in Haryana

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 23-year-old man, Roni, was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Gurugram over an old dispute. He managed to escape when the car carrying him crashed into a cow on the Hansi-Barwala road while en route to Hisar. Police have arrested two accused, Nitin and Khush alias Manjeet, and are searching for other accomplices involved in the crime.

Indian National Arrested In US Over False Citizenship Claim To Vote

Indian National Arrested In US Over False Citizenship Claim To Vote

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

An Indian national has been arrested in the US for allegedly falsely claiming American citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election in Minnesota. He faces charges that could lead to a maximum of five years in prison on each count if convicted.

How Police Tracked Son Who Buried Mother In Kitchen Floor

How Police Tracked Son Who Buried Mother In Kitchen Floor

Rediff.com5 days ago

Odisha Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Jamshedpur for allegedly murdering his mother and burying her body in their rented house in Puri almost two months ago. The accused was tracked across multiple states after the body was discovered.

Mehrauli rape-murder: Cabbie's licence near body acted as vital evidence

Mehrauli rape-murder: Cabbie's licence near body acted as vital evidence

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have prepared a 1,500-page chargesheet in the Mehrauli murder case of a 10-year-old girl, revealing that the accused cab driver, Bashu Kumar Singh, left his driving licence at the crime scene. This crucial piece of evidence, along with CCTV footage, forensic analysis, and pictorial reconstruction, helped investigators establish the sequence of events leading to his arrest and the recovery of the victim's body. The chargesheet details the abduction, sexual assault, and murder, highlighting the scientific approach taken by the police.

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Five members of a family, including two women, were arrested in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district for the murder of a youth and injuring three others. The incident occurred after an altercation at a fast food stall on Mahanavami day, where the victim cancelled a food order due to delay, leading to an attack by the stall owner and family members.

Police Recover 400 Stolen Phones, Bust Interstate Gang

Police Recover 400 Stolen Phones, Bust Interstate Gang

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three alleged members of an interstate gang were arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the recovery of 400 stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 6 lakh in cash. The gang operated across multiple states and union territories, stealing phones from public places and facilitating their sale.

Fatal Hunting Expedition: Man Killed By Accomplice In SGNP

Fatal Hunting Expedition: Man Killed By Accomplice In SGNP

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested following the death of a 60-year-old man during an illegal hunting expedition within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane. The victim, Vijay Sapte, was accidentally shot by an accomplice who mistook his mobile flashlight for an animal's eyes. The group attempted to conceal the crime by hastily cremating the body and involving a private practitioner for a fraudulent death certificate.

How Two Men Cheated Garba Enthusiasts Of Rs 8 Lakh

How Two Men Cheated Garba Enthusiasts Of Rs 8 Lakh

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has arrested two men from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding people of Rs 8 lakh by selling fake garba event passes during Navratri. The accused used Instagram, forged email IDs, WhatsApp, and AI tools like ChatGPT to create authentic-looking tickets and promotional material, targeting around 40,000 people. They sold 686 bogus passes for various high-end events before being apprehended based on a complaint from a garba organiser.

Model Shraddha Dubey, sister, driver held in Lucknow cafe owner murder case

Model Shraddha Dubey, sister, driver held in Lucknow cafe owner murder case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Fashion model Shraddha Dubey, a prime suspect in the alleged murder of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, has been arrested in Nagpur by a joint police team. Dubey, who was on the run for 11 days, denies involvement, claiming Sharma died by suicide due to financial distress, while his family alleges murder.

Meerut blue drum murder: Sahil, Muskan sentenced to death

Meerut blue drum murder: Sahil, Muskan sentenced to death

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A Meerut court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her partner Sahil Shukla to death for the brutal murder of her husband, merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, whose dismembered body was found concealed in a blue drum filled with cement.

Mumbai Police Seize Rs 15.87 Crore Drugs, Arrest 21 In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Mumbai Police Seize Rs 15.87 Crore Drugs, Arrest 21 In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police conducted a two-day anti-narcotics operation, seizing drugs worth Rs 15.87 crore, arresting 21 absconding accused, and registering 72 cases. The drive, part of the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' and 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' campaigns, also saw the invocation of MCOCA against a drug syndicate and the demolition of illegal structures.

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned former Thane city mayor Meenakshi Shinde for questioning in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar last month. Her husband, Rajendra Shinde, was previously questioned. The Purnekar family has accused the Shinde couple of orchestrating the killing, which Meenakshi Shinde denies. Five individuals have been arrested in the ongoing probe.

Investment Fraud: EOW Kashmir Charges Accused In Rs 2 Crore Case

Investment Fraud: EOW Kashmir Charges Accused In Rs 2 Crore Case

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Junaid Ul Islam Baba in a Rs two crore investment fraud case. Baba allegedly defrauded complainants by promising high returns on investments in an e-commerce company, then absconded with the money. He was arrested in Bengaluru and is currently in Central Jail, Srinagar.

Kerala Minister Condemns Brutal Mob Lynching In Palakkad

Kerala Minister Condemns Brutal Mob Lynching In Palakkad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has strongly condemned the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad district, announcing that seven people have been arrested and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe the incident. The victim, aged 35-40, remains unidentified, and the minister has sought assistance from Tamil Nadu police. The incident, which involved the victim being attacked with stones and wooden sticks, is the third alleged mob lynching reported in Palakkad in recent years.

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Police in Idukki have taken a 19-year-old youth, Nishanth, into custody on suspicion of murdering an 18-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu. Her charred body was found near the Pambla checkpost on Wednesday. Relatives identified the body on Thursday. Police suspect the girl was sexually assaulted and strangled before her body was set on fire, following an alleged argument with Nishanth, with whom she had a relationship. The family has called for a detailed investigation into the accused's background.

Rahul Gandhi Urges President To Reconsider Governor Appointment Amid Murder Probe

Rahul Gandhi Urges President To Reconsider Governor Appointment Amid Murder Probe

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Rahul Gandhi has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to ask the government to reconsider the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Governor of Sikkim. Gandhi argues that Gautam's appointment, while a CBI probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case is ongoing, places him beyond the reach of investigation due to gubernatorial immunity. Ankita's parents allege Gautam's involvement and have protested the appointment.

Reckless Truck Driver Apprehended After Fatal Dwarka Accident

Reckless Truck Driver Apprehended After Fatal Dwarka Accident

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A man died and three others were injured in a truck-motorcycle collision in Dwarka, southwest Delhi, on Saturday. The truck driver has been apprehended, and police are investigating the incident.

Stepson Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Mother's Husband Over Remarriage

Stepson Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Mother's Husband Over Remarriage

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 22-year-old man, Avdeep Singh, allegedly shot dead his 30-year-old stepfather, Navjot, at his car service centre in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The murder, which occurred on October 10, was reportedly motivated by Avdeep's resentment over his 49-year-old mother Kamal Kaur's decision to remarry after her first husband's death. Avdeep, who had returned from New Zealand, conspired with his cousin Rajandeep Singh, 23. Both accused were arrested within 48 hours, and police recovered the car and weapons used in the crime.

Kerala High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Rs 65-Crore Investment Scam

Kerala High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Rs 65-Crore Investment Scam

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The CBI has initiated an investigation into an alleged Rs 65-crore investment scam involving Viswadeepthi Multi State Agri Co-operative Society Ltd, following a directive from the Kerala High Court. The society is accused of inducing public deposits with high interest rates but failing to repay them, leading to significant financial losses for depositors.

Operation Dignity: Manipur Police Arrest 13 In Sexually Explicit Content Case

Operation Dignity: Manipur Police Arrest 13 In Sexually Explicit Content Case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Manipur police have arrested 13 individuals, including a juvenile, for allegedly circulating and monetising non-consensual sexually explicit content, including child sexual abuse material, on Telegram. The arrests were made across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Kakching districts as part of 'Operation Dignity', with 14 mobile phones seized and over 150 channels identified.

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal: Son Kills Father In Dombivli

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal: Son Kills Father In Dombivli

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A 70-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his 32-year-old son in Dombivli, Thane district, following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and the son has been apprehended by police. A murder case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

Ex-IAS Officer Murder: Caretaker Tried To Burn House, Fled With Phone

Ex-IAS Officer Murder: Caretaker Tried To Burn House, Fled With Phone

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Police in Bhopal are investigating the murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal, with his caretaker, Varun Kumar, identified as the prime suspect. Kumar, hired just three days prior, allegedly attacked Agarwal while he slept, attempted to set the house on fire to cover his tracks, and then fled with the victim's mobile phone. Authorities are tracking Kumar's movements across multiple railway stations as he remains at large.

Husband Held For Wife's Murder Over Illicit Affair Suspicion

Husband Held For Wife's Murder Over Illicit Affair Suspicion

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old wife, Ruksana, over suspicion of an illicit relationship and then dumping her body in a stormwater drain. The decomposed body was found on October 13, and the husband, Mohammed Irfaz, confessed to the crime after initial denials.

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A suspect in a Rs 1.53-crore gold robbery and murder case in Rajkot was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire on officers during evidence recovery. The accused, Anurag Singh Rajput, was among 10 arrested for the October 14 robbery where an employee was killed.

Punjab CM Mann Assures Justice In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Punjab CM Mann Assures Justice In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has promised stringent action against those responsible for the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota in Mansa, where tensions are high following the killing, protests, and demolition of the accused's house. Mann reiterated the government's zero-tolerance policy on drugs and assured a thorough investigation into the incident and any conspiracy behind it.

Shots fired at Tiger Shroff, Bishnoi gang claims attack

Shots fired at Tiger Shroff, Bishnoi gang claims attack

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area, injuring his driver and an autorickshaw driver. Police have formed 15 teams to investigate the incident, which a viral social media post attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, though authenticity is unverified. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured Shroff of swift action against the assailants.

How A QR Code Led Punjab Police To Mad Sandhu's Murderer

How A QR Code Led Punjab Police To Mad Sandhu's Murderer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Gujarat Police, arrested Parminder alias Kaka, the main shooter in the murder of social media influencer Mad Sandhu, after tracking him via a QR code. Five other individuals, including the shooter's brother, were also apprehended. The murder, which occurred on October 3, was claimed by foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon.

Jammu EOW Charges Two In Multi-Lakh Investment Scam

Jammu EOW Charges Two In Multi-Lakh Investment Scam

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two individuals, Manoj Kumar and Vikram Singh, in a financial fraud case involving over Rs 1.22 crore collected from investors in Samba district. The accused allegedly induced residents to invest in schemes from unregistered or de-registered NBFCs, promising high returns but failing to deliver.

Wife, Accomplices Held For Husband's Trunk Murder In Unnao

Wife, Accomplices Held For Husband's Trunk Murder In Unnao

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Unnao have arrested a woman, her two associates, and a juvenile in connection with the murder of her 40-year-old husband. The victim's body was found dumped in an iron trunk by a highway. The investigation involved CCTV footage and led to the victim's wife, Neha Rawat, who allegedly committed the murder with the help of others due to the husband's drug addiction and frequent quarrels.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 73 Crore Digital-Arrest Scam

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 73 Crore Digital-Arrest Scam

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals involved in multiple "digital-arrest" scams, recovering over Rs 12 crore. The scams, linked to handlers in Southeast Asia, have affected 78 complainants nationwide, totaling Rs 73 crore. A retired scientist was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore, with the entire amount frozen. The investigation uncovered a network arranging mule bank accounts and using cryptocurrency for commissions.

Thane Police SIT Closes In On Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Thane Police SIT Closes In On Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Thane Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) is seeking transit remand for two key suspects, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, apprehended in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. These arrests bring the total number of accused to five. Kanojia and another accused, Subhash Shinde, are believed to have orchestrated the murder, which occurred on September 29.