Delhi Police have dismantled an e-rickshaw theft gang, arresting the alleged mastermind, Mehboob Khan, and apprehending three juveniles. The gang used juveniles to steal vehicles, which Khan then disposed of. The investigation led to the recovery of 15 stolen e-rickshaws.
Patan Police have busted a large-scale cyber fraud racket, arresting 14 individuals involved in illegal transactions worth Rs 398.43 crore through 13 'mule accounts'. The operation, dubbed "Operation Mule Hunt 2.0", uncovered a network linked to 228 inter-state cyber fraud complaints, where individuals were lured to open bank accounts used to channel proceeds of cyber crimes.
Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna stated that the state's law and order situation has significantly improved, with criminals losing their former confidence. He warned against anti-social elements using social media to intimidate and discussed ongoing probes into the Ayodhya Ram Mandir irregularities and the extradition of a drug trafficking kingpin. The DGP also highlighted the rising challenge of cybercrime and police efforts to combat it.
Two suspects have been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of a ten-year-old girl in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The prime suspect, K Karthik, and his friend Mohan were apprehended within 24 hours of the crime being reported.
Bengaluru police arrested seven women for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses. The arrests followed raids by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad, and five women involved in prostitution were rescued.
A man in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating his father's murder to secure a compassionate appointment at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). Two hired assassins were also apprehended, who bludgeoned the father to death and attempted to stage it as a road accident.
A debt-ridden man in Jalna allegedly staged his own death to escape financial liabilities and claim an insurance benefit of Rs 20 lakh by masterminding the killing of his acquaintance, whose body was found inside a gutted car.
India has strongly condemned an attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon that resulted in the death of a Serbian Blue Helmet and injuries to two others. The nation has called for an immediate and thorough investigation to ensure accountability for the perpetrators. This incident follows a series of attacks on UNIFIL personnel amidst escalating hostilities in the region, prompting global calls for peacekeeper safety.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed police to promptly register cases, investigate expeditiously, and ensure stringent punishment for those involved in sexual crimes, following a series of incidents including the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.
The CBI revisited the crime scene in North 24 Parganas as part of its investigation into the death of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The agency is using advanced 3D scanners to reconstruct the events leading to Rath's death.
Two men were killed in Surat after a clash erupted following an argument at a tea stall in the early hours of Sunday. The incident, which involved a dispute over gutka and an altercation, led to one group returning with knives. Police have arrested two accused and are searching for two others.
Mumbai Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a five-year-old murder case. The accused allegedly killed a friend over a financial dispute in Sindhudurg district and staged it as a road accident by throwing the body and motorcycle into a valley. The case was cracked following a tip-off received by the Ghatkopar Unit of the Mumbai crime branch.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of a senior Kolkata Police officer and a businessman in connection with a money laundering case.
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Four policemen have been suspended and two home guards disengaged from service in Odisha following the lynching of a GRP constable. The crime branch is investigating the incident, which occurred after allegations of attempted sexual assault. Opposition parties have criticised the state government over the incident.
The West Bengal government has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.
Marathi singer Anand Prahlad Shinde has filed a police complaint alleging that a woman, her brother, and her mother extorted money from him by threatening to frame him in a false sexual exploitation case.
A real-estate businessman in Hyderabad has been apprehended for allegedly shooting his second wife to death. The incident, which occurred on June 10, followed a history of marital discord, harassment, and a previous arrest for firearm possession related to threats against his wife. Police seized the weapon and other evidence.
A local BRS leader was found murdered, his body dismembered and placed in a gunny bag in the Suryapet district. Police suspect old rivalries as the motive.
Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five alleged drug traffickers and seized methamphetamine (MD) worth approximately Rs 1 crore. The arrests were made during a vehicle checking operation, and the accused have been charged under the NDPS Act.
A 38-year-old woman arrested here last week was allegedly preparing to travel to Pakistan via Nepal to marry a suspected terrorist commander believed to be a close associate of banned Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, officials said in Jaipur on Thursday.
A married man and his alleged lover were found dead near a canal in the Purwa Kotwali area of Rasidpur village in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, according to police reports.
A 39-year-old advocate, Priyanka, has been arrested in connection with the murder of her five-year-old daughter in Bengaluru. Her live-in partner, Mohan G, who was arrested earlier, has confessed to killing the child. Police are investigating Priyanka's role and potential motives, including her alleged dissatisfaction with the child's complexion.
Bengaluru police arrested four people, including three women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city.
The CBI has arrested two individuals, Vikas Mishra and Golu Singh, in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Another accused, Gyanendra Pratap Singh alias Monu, has surrendered. The CBI is continuing its investigation into the high-profile case.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and 15 others in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral was allegedly duped of Rs 7.8 crore after cyber fraudsters impersonated him on a messaging app and tricked his company's chief financial officer into transferring funds to multiple bank accounts, the police said on Thursday.
A 48-year-old man, Jayaprakash alias Bachhi Ramkhilavan Yadav, who had been absconding for five years after being booked in a 2021 attempt to murder case, has been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police. He was apprehended on June 10 after frequently changing locations across Surat, Uttar Pradesh, and Mira-Bhayander to evade arrest. The case involves a land dispute where the accused allegedly stabbed a tea vendor's father.
Bhubaneswar police have busted a fraudulent digital escort service racket, arresting four individuals for allegedly misusing women's photographs on social media and cheating customers through online payments. The investigation, initiated by a woman's complaint, led to the seizure of digital evidence and a public advisory against such scams.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a caretaker, for allegedly perpetrating a cyber fraud involving the misuse of a complainant's credit card details to purchase gold coins worth over Rs 9.58 lakh.
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A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, India, died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are searching for the remaining two. The incident has sparked concern, with calls for increased vigilance and justice.
A 24-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being called out of his house late at night. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and attempting to identify the perpetrators.
A key suspect linked to a cross-border drug trafficking network has been apprehended in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Goa Police.
Delhi Police are investigating a deadly hotel fire in Malviya Nagar that killed 21 people, arresting the owner and probing alleged violations of building norms, fire safety lapses, and illegal construction. The hotel reportedly operated more rooms than permitted and lacked a fire NOC.
Tamil Nadu minister Rajmohan has asserted the state government is taking proactive measures to curb crime against children, following the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore. The minister detailed the government's approach of strict policing and public participation to prevent such crimes, while also hinting at the revival of student union elections in colleges across the state.
A Delhi court has affirmed that travelling abroad is an integral part of Fundamental Rights, allowing a woman accused in a money laundering case to visit Thailand for her children's summer vacation. The court balanced her right to travel against the risk of her fleeing justice, finding no evidence to suggest she would abscond.
Delhi Police busted an interstate liquor smuggling racket that used cartons labelled as 'wood polish' to transport liquor to Bihar. One person has been arrested, and the syndicate is being investigated under organised crime provisions.
At least 12 people have died in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.
