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Jammu and Udhampur Police Crack Down on Crime

Jammu and Udhampur Police Crack Down on Crime

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu and Udhampur districts arrested a hardcore criminal and two drug peddlers in separate incidents, seizing heroin and a weapon.

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged robbers who used chokehold techniques to overpower victims before robbing them at knifepoint. The arrests followed an incident on April 30 near Pul Paharganj.

Delhi Murder Cases See Marginal Decline In 2024: NCRB

Delhi Murder Cases See Marginal Decline In 2024: NCRB

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi recorded a marginal decline in murder cases in 2024, with 504 incidents reported during the year as against 506 in 2023, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data 2024.

Police fear Suvendu's PA's killers may flee Bengal

Police fear Suvendu's PA's killers may flee Bengal

Rediff.com8 May 2026

West Bengal police are investigating the murder of a BJP leader's aide, suspecting the involvement of professional shooters from neighbouring states and local criminals.

Delhi Jeweller Robbed Of Gold, Cash At Gunpoint

Delhi Jeweller Robbed Of Gold, Cash At Gunpoint

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A jeweller was robbed of gold jewellery, cash, and his scooter at gunpoint in east Delhi's Preet Vihar, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victim was returning home from his jewellery shop.

Jharkhand man kills alleged harasser of his sister with axe

Jharkhand man kills alleged harasser of his sister with axe

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly killing a man who repeatedly harassed his sister.

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A Delhi Police constable with a criminal history and six others have been arrested for the robbery of Rs 50 lakh in Delhi's Azad Market area. Police recovered most of the stolen money.

Army Personnel Arrested In Honey-Trap Robbery Case In Delhi

Army Personnel Arrested In Honey-Trap Robbery Case In Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2026

An Army personnel is among four people arrested for allegedly honey-trapping, abducting and robbing a 72-year-old chartered accountant in Delhi.

First Chargesheet Filed Under India's Uniform Civil Code

First Chargesheet Filed Under India's Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Uttarakhand Police have filed the country's first chargesheet under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a case involving alleged 'triple talaq' and 'halala'. The chargesheet, submitted in a Haridwar court, names nine individuals accused of dowry harassment, marital torture, and illegal divorce.

Rs 50 Lakh Looted From SBI Branch In Surat

Rs 50 Lakh Looted From SBI Branch In Surat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A gang of armed robbers targeted a State Bank of India branch in Surat, Gujarat, looting Rs 50 lakh in cash after threatening staff and customers.

Man Arrested For Killing Daughter To Avoid 'Social Stigma'

Man Arrested For Killing Daughter To Avoid 'Social Stigma'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A man in Lucknow and his accomplice have been arrested for allegedly strangling his minor daughter to death, disfiguring her face with acid, and dumping her body near a canal. The crime was motivated by suspicion about the girl's activities and fear of social stigma, according to police.

Prayagraj Man Killed After Dispute Over Kiosk

Prayagraj Man Killed After Dispute Over Kiosk

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 25-year-old man was shot dead in Prayagraj following a dispute over a wooden kiosk that was allegedly set ablaze at a Ganga ghat.

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud racket. The syndicate supplied mule bank accounts to cyber criminals, routing cheated money from online investment and task-based scams.

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery In Ranchi

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery In Ranchi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 60-year-old security guard was killed during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi. Police have arrested three suspects who confessed to the crime.

Two Gardeners Found Dead At Under-Construction Hostel In Greater Noida

Two Gardeners Found Dead At Under-Construction Hostel In Greater Noida

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Two gardeners were found dead inside a room at an under-construction hostel in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area on Friday, police said.

Delhi Boy, 13, Strangled To Death In Bhati Mines

Delhi Boy, 13, Strangled To Death In Bhati Mines

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy was allegedly strangled to death in south Delhi's Bhati Mines area, police said on Wednesday. The incident has triggered protests in the area.

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter.

BJP Youth Wing Activist Killed In Surat Stabbing

BJP Youth Wing Activist Killed In Surat Stabbing

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 21-year-old BJP youth wing activist was stabbed to death in Surat, Gujarat, due to a prior dispute. Police have identified the suspects and are investigating the incident.

How Godman Used Black Magic To Extort Millions: ED Probe

How Godman Used Black Magic To Extort Millions: ED Probe

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, accused of portraying himself as Lord Shiva and using black magic to extort money from victims, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Dehradun Police and the STF have arrested another person allegedly involved in the daylight killing of Jharkhand gangster Vikram Sharma three months ago.

Maharashtra To Invoke MCOCA Against Cattle Smugglers

Maharashtra To Invoke MCOCA Against Cattle Smugglers

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has issued a circular directing authorities to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against individuals, gangs, and organisations repeatedly involved in cattle smuggling.

Two Arrested In Meerut Nurse Murder Case

Two Arrested In Meerut Nurse Murder Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two individuals, Sufiyan and Sajida, in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old nurse, Anjali Sharma. The accused allegedly strangled her after she refused to marry. Sajida attempted to pass off the incident as an accident by leaving the body at a medical college.

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Police officer disguised himself as a fruit seller to arrest a habitual offender and crack a daylight burglary case, recovering jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.

Two Murder Suspects Injured In Odisha Police Encounter

Two Murder Suspects Injured In Odisha Police Encounter

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Two individuals wanted in connection with a murder case sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Jharsuguda district. The encounter occurred near Karlakhaman Government School in the Saguan forest area. The injured suspects have been identified as Sunil Mahananda and Chand Banchhor, who were allegedly involved in the murder of a man in the Belpahar police station area.

Three Arrested, Stolen Cash Recovered in Dwarka Expressway Robbery Case

Three Arrested, Stolen Cash Recovered in Dwarka Expressway Robbery Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with a robbery on the Dwarka Expressway where Rs 15 lakh was stolen. A significant portion of the stolen money has been recovered.

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force and the Forest Department have arrested two suspected wildlife smugglers with ivory worth Rs 1.5 crore in Udham Singh Nagar district.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, which resulted in 11 fatalities and extensive property damage.

Retired Soldier Shoots Son Dead, Then Ends Life In Ludhiana

Retired Soldier Shoots Son Dead, Then Ends Life In Ludhiana

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A retired Army Havildar in Ludhiana allegedly shot dead his son after an argument over his relationship with a woman, then died by suicide.

Delhi Police Arrest Two Alleged Neeraj Bawana Gang Members

Delhi Police Arrest Two Alleged Neeraj Bawana Gang Members

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men allegedly associated with the Neeraj Bawana gang in Dwarka, recovering a foreign-made pistol and ammunition. The accused, Pardeep Singh and Ashish, were apprehended following a tip-off and are believed to have been planning a crime.

IRS officer's daughter rape-murder case: Shocking autopsy details emerge

IRS officer's daughter rape-murder case: Shocking autopsy details emerge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The post-mortem report of a senior IRS officer's daughter, who was murdered in her Delhi residence, reveals strangulation as the cause of death, along with multiple injuries indicating a struggle and assault. A former domestic help has been arrested in connection with the crime.

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 19-year-old has been arrested in Indore for allegedly murdering a man over a financial dispute related to online gaming.

Man Killed In Rajasthan Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Man Killed In Rajasthan Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Rediff.com9 May 2026

An 18-year-old man was allegedly abducted and murdered by a group of men over a mobile phone in a village in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, police said on Saturday. The body of Mankush Meena was found early Saturday morning with injury marks.

Kerala Man Held 25 Years After Wife's Alleged Murder

Kerala Man Held 25 Years After Wife's Alleged Murder

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Kerala nearly 25 years after allegedly murdering his wife in Edachery. The accused, Hameed, had been absconding since September 2001. Police relaunched the investigation, leading to his arrest in Kasaragod district, where he was working as a fish vendor.

Six Juveniles Apprehended In Delhi Murder Case

Six Juveniles Apprehended In Delhi Murder Case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended six juveniles in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old man in the Samaypur Badli area. The victim, Rajeev, was attacked following a heated exchange and later died in hospital. The investigation is ongoing to identify any other individuals involved.

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Rediff.com30 May 2026

British Sikh groups are cautioning against calls to ban the kirpan in the UK following the murder conviction of a man who claimed to carry the knife for religious reasons, arguing that it unfairly targets the entire community.

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Apple Consignment Fraud Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Apple Consignment Fraud Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly defrauding a Delhi-based man of over Rs 5 lakh under the guise of supplying Kashmiri apple consignments. The accused had been evading arrest for nearly a decade.

Mumbai Man Held For Theft After Girlfriend Refuses Loan

Mumbai Man Held For Theft After Girlfriend Refuses Loan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs 30 lakh from his girlfriend's house after she refused to lend him money.

Second Arrest Made In Delhi E-Rickshaw Shooting Case

Second Arrest Made In Delhi E-Rickshaw Shooting Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a second suspect, Sameer, in connection with the shooting of an e-rickshaw parking attendant in the Shastri Park area. The incident occurred after an argument over the suspects sitting in the victim's e-rickshaw.