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Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Gurugram police are initiating a special verification drive to identify and deport Bangladeshi migrants residing unlawfully in the city. The campaign will involve inspections across various areas, and residents are encouraged to report illegal foreign nationals and ensure police verification for tenants and employees, with authorities prioritising national security.

Instagram Influencer Nabbed For Copper Wire Theft In Latur

Instagram Influencer Nabbed For Copper Wire Theft In Latur

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 19-year-old Instagram influencer with a large following has been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing copper wire from a construction site and selling it for scrap.

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police have seized an illegal consignment of 14,520 litres of beer, valued at Rs 61 lakh, being smuggled from Punjab to Bihar. Two individuals from Rajasthan have been arrested in connection with the interstate operation.

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Goa police have formed teams to trace right-wing activist Gautam Khattar after his remarks against St Francis Xavier created a stir. Complaints have been filed against Khattar in multiple locations across Goa.

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Alappuzha MLA A D Thomas and five others have identified former security personnel of then Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as alleged assailants of Youth Congress workers during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas programme. The identification occurred at the Crime Branch office, with Thomas expressing concerns about the investigation being derailed despite a new SIT being formed under the Congress-led UDF government, which has invoked a more serious charge of attempt to commit culpable homicide.

Two Arrested In UP Over Surat Bank Robbery

Two Arrested In UP Over Surat Bank Robbery

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Rs 50 lakh robbery at a State Bank of India branch in Surat.

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Police in Pune have detained the fiancee and a male friend of trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, who was initially believed to have died in an accidental fall at Lohagad fort. The case is now being investigated as a murder, with allegations that the two suspects pushed Agarwal into a deep gorge.

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, says...

Gujarat man urges govt not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, says...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A man from Gujarat's Anand district has urged the state government not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, claiming that she had embraced Hinduism and that her life could be at risk if she is sent back to her native country.

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a rewardee and proclaimed offender who had been evading capture for 14 years in connection with a 2012 robbery-cum-abduction case in Dwarka South.

11 Face Charges In HDFC Bank Fraud Case In Shopian

11 Face Charges In HDFC Bank Fraud Case In Shopian

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 11 people in a financial fraud case linked to an HDFC Bank branch in Shopian district.

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 14-year-old girl, missing for a month, has been found in Gurugram. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man from Rajasthan and charged him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Gurugram Police Crackdown: Illegal Property Of Criminal Demolished

Gurugram Police Crackdown: Illegal Property Of Criminal Demolished

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished an illegal property belonging to a criminal, Narendra alias Pawwa, in Budhera village as part of a crackdown on land mafias.

Delhi hotel fire: Police reconstruct sequence of events, question staff

Delhi hotel fire: Police reconstruct sequence of events, question staff

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

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.

Faridabad Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Shootout

Faridabad Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Shootout

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Faridabad police arrested a wanted criminal, Sandeep alias Chenta, after a brief encounter in which he sustained a bullet injury to his leg. The arrest followed a tip-off that the accused was planning another crime.

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Four individuals have been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly running an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. Police seized property and cash worth approximately Rs 13.73 lakh.

Man Killed Trying To Halt Neighbour's Fight In Pilibhit

Man Killed Trying To Halt Neighbour's Fight In Pilibhit

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 48-year-old man was fatally shot in Pilibhit after attempting to intervene in a brawl involving his neighbour. Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the accused.

Elvish Yadav gets Rs 10 cr extortion threat; Bishnoi gang link suspected

Elvish Yadav gets Rs 10 cr extortion threat; Bishnoi gang link suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Elvish Yadav, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, has reported receiving an extortion threat for Rs 10 crore from an individual claiming ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter.

Activist Arrested For Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Activist Arrested For Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by Goa police for alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, has been arrested in Himachal Pradesh. The arrest follows a non-bailable warrant and a search operation after Khattar's speech sparked controversy.

Gurugram Police Nab Two For Stealing Tyres, Rims

Gurugram Police Nab Two For Stealing Tyres, Rims

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly stealing tyres and rims from vehicles parked in residential areas and along roadsides. Authorities recovered numerous stolen items from the accused, including tyres, rims, and alloy wheels.

Two Arrested For Manufacturing Liquor In Gujarat

Two Arrested For Manufacturing Liquor In Gujarat

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Gujarat's Mehsana district for allegedly manufacturing liquor from a residential property, violating the state's strict prohibition laws.

Three Arrested In Gurugram For Auto-Rickshaw Robbery

Three Arrested In Gurugram For Auto-Rickshaw Robbery

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have arrested three individuals for allegedly robbing a passenger in an auto-rickshaw after offering him a lift. The incident occurred on April 10 when the victim was waiting for an auto-rickshaw outside the IFSC building in Sector 66. The accused, identified as Irfan, Sohail, and Ruksana, have been arrested by the crime branch.

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.

Maharashtra Police Arrest 10 In Drug Bust, Seize Crores Worth Of Mephedrone

Maharashtra Police Arrest 10 In Drug Bust, Seize Crores Worth Of Mephedrone

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Maharashtra police have arrested 10 drug suppliers and peddlers, mostly from Mumbai, and seized mephedrone drugs valued at Rs 13.61 crore in a month-long operation.

Kerala Government Forms SIT For 'Kafir Screenshot' Election Cases

Kerala Government Forms SIT For 'Kafir Screenshot' Election Cases

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Kerala government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe two 'kafir screenshot' cases that caused a political storm during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in Vadakara constituency. The cases involve alleged communal polarisation and the circulation of fake messages against LDF candidate K K Shailaja, with the new SIT reopening a previously inconclusive investigation.

Man Held In Thane For Goa Woman's Murder And Robbery

Man Held In Thane For Goa Woman's Murder And Robbery

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A man accused of robbing and murdering a 58-year-old woman in Goa has been arrested by police in Thane district.

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.

Delhi Man Held For Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud In Odisha

Delhi Man Held For Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud In Odisha

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Odisha CID arrests a man from New Delhi for allegedly duping a Bhubaneswar resident of over Rs 2 crore in a cyber fraud case.

Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Beed Shop Raid

Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Beed Shop Raid

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized banned tobacco products worth Rs 2.45 lakh from a shop in Rajuri Navgan following a tip-off. One person was detained, and a case is being registered.

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Latur; One Arrested

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Latur; One Arrested

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Latur Police have detained a man for allegedly operating an online IPL betting racket and seized valuables worth Rs 7.06 lakh.

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.

Two Himanshu Bhau Gang Shooters Nabbed After Gurugram Encounter

Two Himanshu Bhau Gang Shooters Nabbed After Gurugram Encounter

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Gurugram Police arrested two alleged sharpshooters linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang after an encounter on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. The suspects, who sustained leg injuries during the exchange of fire, have multiple criminal cases against them, including murder and robbery.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device at a Pune hospital.

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing a juvenile multiple times due to the victim's relationship with the man's sister. The incident occurred in Meera Bagh, where the victim was left for dead in a drain.

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sumit Rana, a suspect in the murder of national-level boxer Vikas Dagar, who was killed in outer Delhi last year. Rana, a member of the Sonu gang, had been evading arrest for eight months.

CBI Takes Custody In NEET Paper Leak Case

CBI Takes Custody In NEET Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into custody a person from Nashik, Maharashtra, in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. The individual was initially detained by Nashik Police following a request from Rajasthan Police.

How police used a ruse to capture TCS harassment accused Nida Khan

How police used a ruse to capture TCS harassment accused Nida Khan

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar used a clever ruse to arrest Nida Khan, accused in a sexual harassment and conversion case at TCS Nashik. Khan was arrested after police put an AIMIM corporator under surveillance and discovered he was providing her shelter.

Man Arrested For Murdering Woman Who Rejected Him In Thane

Man Arrested For Murdering Woman Who Rejected Him In Thane

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 42-year-old powerloom worker from Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly killing a 33-year-old woman after she refused to have a relationship with him.

Bengaluru: Six Foreign Women Held For Alleged Prostitution

Bengaluru: Six Foreign Women Held For Alleged Prostitution

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Six foreign women have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly soliciting men for prostitution in a public place. The arrests were made by the Women Protection Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) after a tip-off.

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Fraud Impersonating Air Force Officials

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Fraud Impersonating Air Force Officials

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket based in Mewat, arresting four individuals for allegedly impersonating Indian Air Force officials and defrauding businessmen using forged documents.